15 September 2005
Opportunity for Advertising on Mobile Phones?
The research firm In-Stat has just released a study, which suggests that some cell phone users may be receptive to mobile advertising, if it were properly executed.
14 September 2005
US Robotics to Enter VoIP Market
As of next month, US Robotics will enter the VoIP hardware market with the release of their first USB internet phone. The new phone will work with Skype and other instant messaging services that support voice communication.
New Tool Evaluates VoIP Readiness of Corporate IP Networks
As VoIP becomes a more and more viable option for corporate communication, enterprise-level customers are trying to find ways to get a handle on what it takes to support and manage IP telephony networks.
Yahoo Releases Enhanced Web-Based Email Solution
Yahoo Inc. has just released the beta version its email service. They claim that the new version of Yahoo Mail uses new methods to short-circuit the multi-second loading delays that have long been associated with web-based email applications.
13 September 2005
UK RailNet to Undergo Major Technological Improvements
RailNet, the UK rail industry’s biggest telecommunications network, serving over 230 private branch offices across that country, is about to undergo a major technological upgrade.
The New iPhone Falls Short of Revolutionary
Although Apple and Motorola’s new iTunes cell phone is a great concept, and probably one that has significant potential, the recently reduced ROKR has, in many ways, failed to live up to the anticipation surrounding its release.
12 September 2005
eBay Finalizes Skype Acquisition
eBay has announced this morning that it plans to acquire Luxembourg-based VoIP telephony company Skype Technologies.
Striking Telus Workers Ordered to Stop Harassment
Among rising tensions in the increasing ugly labour dispute between Telus and the Telecommunications Workers Union, British Columbia’s supreme court has passed judgement ordering striking union members to stop “molesting, assaulting, intimidating, obstructing, threatening, or interfering with” those employees who are reporting to work.
CRTC Satellite Radio Ruling Stands
The federal Liberal government decided on Friday to uphold the CRTC’s decision to legalize subscription-based satellite radio.
11 September 2005
Bell Canada Launches New VoIP Network
Last Thursday saw a major announcement by Bell Canada, the country’s largest telephone company, regarding the company’s plans to launch a new VoIP telephony service.
10 September 2005
China Telecom Bans Skype Services
China Telecom has struck a major blow to the advancement of technology in that country, as it moves to block citizens’ access to SkypeOut, Skype’s popular PC-to-Phone telephony service.
09 September 2005
Garmin Releasing GPS Applications for Mobile Phones
Garmin has just announced that they are releasing “Garmin Mobile”, a new suite of GPS applications for cellular phones.
08 September 2005
eBay to Buy Skype?
Shares of eBay Inc. tumbled almost 4% today due to reports that the online auction company was considering purchasing Luxembourg-based Skype Technologies.
Siemens Gets Approval to Sell Mobile Phone Company
European Union regulators have approved Siemens AG’s plans to sell its unprofitable mobile phone business to Taiwan’s BenQ Corp.
iPhone to Hit Stores This Weekend
As expected, Apple has now officially announced the release of its new iTunes Phone. The phone, which can hold up to 100 songs, will be fully available in stores starting this weekend.
07 September 2005
Nokia Sliding Phone Coming Soon
Nokia’s soon-to-be-released N80 will be the first N-series phone to have a sliding keypad.
Apple Shares Up 5% with iPhone Anticipation
Shares in Apple (AAPL) were up $2.58 today (or 5%), closing at an impressive $48.80. Trading was almost twice the average volume, and took the company's share price into record terriroty.
06 September 2005
Skype Makes Deal with Mobile Phone Carrier
The new deal will allow E-Plus’s 9.8 million customers to bundle unlimited Skype VoIP service with their wireless web subscriptions.
iTunes Phone to Enter Crowded Market
There is no doubt that the so-called “iPhone”, which is expected to be unveiled on September 7, is in for some tough competition when it hits the market.
05 September 2005
Google Talk an Attempt to Break Into Pay-Per-Call Advertising?
Ever since Google introduced their new VoIP telephony service, which lacks any great competitive advantage over other similar services, there has been a lot of speculation over their true reasons for the launch.
03 September 2005
Skype Works to Encourage Innovation
Skype has plans to launch a new program this fall, which will provide third party software developers with “Skype Certified” logos for software that they develop as an extension of the company's VoIP offering.
02 September 2005
Sony Ericsson Introduces Wireless VoIP Headset
Sony Ericsson has just launched its new Bluetooth Headset HBH-608. In addition to its normal mobile phone functions, this new gadget is compatible with Sony’s VAIO BX and VAIO Professional notebook computers.
Nikon Introduces Wi-Fi Cameras
Nikon unveiled yesterday what it says are the world’s first built in Wi-Fi-enabled digital cameras to go on the market.
Mobile VoIP Agreement Reached in Finland
Reports from Helsinki, Finland indicate that a final agreement has been reached regarding the transfer of cellular provider Saunalahti’s mobile phone traffic to the Elisa VoIP network.
01 September 2005
France Telecom to Bundle Broadband and Mobile Services in UK
France Telecom has decided to bundle together its mobile phone and broadband services. Existing customers of the Orange UK mobile phone service will have the option to subscribe to 2Mbps ADSL broadband internet access for an extra £9.99/month.
