Analysts Skeptical of BCE-Telus Merger Prospects

11:15 pm on November 29, 2008 | Category: Business, Telephone, Wireless, Corporate

Renewed uncertainty this week about the future of Canada's leading telecom operator (BCE Inc.) has fueled speculation that Burnaby B.C.-based telecom giant, Telus, might revisit a proposal to acquire its eastern counterpart. Most analysts remain skeptical about the rumours, however, citing major regulatory hurdles that would need to be overcome.

Young Adults Increasingly Contact Parents via Text Messaging

7:05 am on November 29, 2008 | Category: Telecom Services, Wireless, Messaging

Text messaging continues to be immensely popular among Americans aged 30 or less, and more and more of these users are introducing their parents to wireless messaging technology.

iLane Brings Voice-Operated Mobile Email to Drivers

9:29 am on November 28, 2008 | Category: Mobile Devices, Cell Phones, Email, Messaging

As an increasing number of states and provinces ban handheld devices behind the wheel, a new gadget called the iLane is being marketed as the first hands-free mobile email solution, allowing users to interact with a nearby smartphone and manage their email inbox using simple voice commands.

Saskatchewan Announces $90-Million in Funding for Rural Broadband Expansion

9:10 am on November 28, 2008 | Category: Business, Telecom Services, Internet

The provincial government of Saskatchewan announced on Wednesday that will contribute $90 million over the next three years towards a plan to bring broadband internet access to every community in the province.

Telus Warns Customers About Fake Do-Not-Call List Scam

8:55 am on November 28, 2008 | Category: Telecom Services, Wireless, Email

Canadian cell phone operator, Telus Mobility, is warning its customers to avoid an ongoing email scam, which impersonates the recently-established do-not-call registry system, and may involve identify theft.

Small Carriers Outperform Rogers, Bell, and Telus in Customer Satisfaction Survey

9:58 am on November 27, 2008 | Category: Business, Telecom Services, Wireless

Minor wireless carriers gained the highest customer satisfaction ratings in a recent survey of 15,000 Canadian wireless users, by J.D. Power and Associates.

Apple Faces Patent Lawsuit over iPhone Web Browsing Technology

6:00 am on November 26, 2008 | Category: Business, Mobile Devices, Cell Phones, Law

Apple Inc. is facing a lawsuit alleging that the technology the iPhone uses to navigate and display websites infringes on a recently obtained patent.

HTC Expects to T-Mobile G1 Sales to Hit 1-Million by Year’s End

6:32 pm on November 25, 2008 | Category: Business, Mobile Devices, Cell Phones

Taiwanese mobile device manufacturer, HTC, has boosted its 2008 sales projections for the G1 smartphone, currently sold by T-Mobile in the U.S. and Britain.

Virgin America Launches “Gogo” In-Flight Wi-Fi Service

7:56 am on November 24, 2008 | Category: Wireless Technology, Telecom Services, Internet, Wi-Fi

Virgin America is hoping to lure new passengers to its airline, with a new in-flight Wi-Fi service available on board its Airbus A320 aircraft.

Apple Improves Email, Google Maps Functionality with iPhone Software Update

7:00 am on November 24, 2008 | Category: Web Services, Mobile Devices, Cell Phones, Software

Apple has released a new software update for its popular iPhone 3G device, opening the door for a wide array of additional applications and features.

New Brunswick Schools Block Facebook Access

6:48 am on November 24, 2008 | Category: Web Services, Internet

The Department of Education for the Canadian province of New Brunswick has taken action to prevent students from using the social networking website, Facebook, blocking access to the service during school hours (7:00am to 3:30pm)

Verizon Wireless Apologizes After Employees Access Obama Cell Phone Records

5:45 am on November 22, 2008 | Category: Telecom Services, Wireless

American cell phone carrier, Verizon Wireless, apologized today upon disclosing news that some of its employees had viewed the private cell phone records of U.S. President-elect, Barack Obama, without authorization.

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