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ABI Research Predicts Bright Future for USB Cellular Modems

6:25 am on May 31, 2007 | Category: Wireless Technology, Wireless, Cellular

Over the past few months, several modem vendors have unveiled or launched cellular USB modems for laptop (and desktop) computers, allowing consumers and traveling businesspeople to conveniently access the internet over mobile data networks.

Executives Recognize the Benefits of Business Mobility

6:05 am on May 31, 2007 | Category: Business, Mobile Devices, Wireless, Corporate

Businesses around the world are increasingly embracing mobility, according to a recent survey of 500 executives, conducted by Nokia, the Economist Intelligence Unit, and the CIO Forum.

Deutsche Telekom Bets on Jajah’s VoIP Technology

6:55 am on May 30, 2007 | Category: Business, VoIP, Telecom Services, Telephone, Wireless

Deutsche Telekom's investment arm, the T-Online Venture Fund, announced that it is investing in a VoIP startup called Jajah, making Germany's top teleco one of the first major telephone incumbents to fund a third-party internet phone provider.

VeriSign Announces Sudden Departure of Chief Executive

6:30 am on May 30, 2007 | Category: Business, Web Services, Internet, Corporate

Internet infrastructure and security giant, VeriSign, announced yesterday that Chief Executive, Stratton Sclavos, is stepping down from his position, and will be replaced by board members William Roper as CEO and Edward Mueller as Chairman.

Nortel, Cisco, and Private Equity Firms Circle Avaya, Amid Sale Talk

6:00 am on May 30, 2007 | Category: Business, Corporate

Basking Ridge, New Jersey-based telecom equipment maker, Avaya, is exploring the idea of selling off part or all of its operations, and may already be in talks with private equity firms or other bidders, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal yesterday.

Vodafone Announces Quarterly Results, Increases Dividend

12:05 am on May 30, 2007 | Category: Business, Wireless, Corporate

The world's largest mobile phone provider, Vodafone Group, announced weaker than expected first quarter earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) yesterday, but was able to boost investor confidence with an 11.4% hike in dividends.

Rogers Communications Triples Annual Shareholder Dividend

6:30 am on May 29, 2007 | Category: Business, Corporate

Canadian cable and media giant, Rogers Communications, more than tripled its annual shareholder dividend yesterday, reflecting the company's “continued confidence” in its current business strategy.

Consumers Show Blind Faith in Apple iPhone

6:05 am on May 29, 2007 | Category: Mobile Devices, Cell Phones

The Apple iPhone has yet to be seen of used by customers, but a great reputation has preceded it, according to a recent study by Strategy Analytics.

Carphone Warehouse Launches Nokia Luna Phone

1:00 am on May 29, 2007 | Category: Mobile Devices, Cell Phones

British mobile phone retailer, Carphone Warehouse, has begun accepting orders for a mysterious new fashion-oriented handset from Nokia.

MTS Allstream Pushes Government to Fix Canada’s Next Spectrum Sale

7:00 am on May 28, 2007 | Category: Business, Telecom Services, Wireless, Cellular, Regulation

Manitoba Telecom Services (MTS) is pressuring Canada's federal government to set aside wireless spectrum for new bidders in an upcoming airwaves auction, likely in the hope of establishing itself as a fourth nationwide carrier in the Canadian cell phone market.

AT&T Scraps Plan to Launch U-verse in Tennessee

6:30 am on May 28, 2007 | Category: Business, Telecom Services, Television, Regulation, Editorials

America's largest telephone company, AT&T Inc., is backing off an ambitious plan to roll out its U-verse television service throughout Tennessee and compete with traditional cable companies in over 70 cities across the state.