September 2005
T-Mobile Releases Network Status Report
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T-Mobile USA issued a report yesterday, regarding the state of its wireless network in Texas and Louisiana after Saturday’s arrival of Hurricane Rita.
Verizon Rushes to Repair Hurricane Damage
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Verizon Wireless has deployed thousands of workers to repair damaged equipment in areas affected by Hurricane Rita.
Palm Expected to Introduce Windows-Based Smartphone
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Sources indicate that long time rivals, Microsoft and Palm are getting ready to unveil a smartphone PDA that will run on Microsoft’s software.
O2 to Test Mobile Television in the UK
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A small group of up to 400 the O2 customers in Oxford (UK) will soon be given the chance to try out an exciting new mobile television technology.
Sprint to Launch Streaming Music Service
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Sprint Nextel will soon become the latest cellular phone carrier to allow customers to listen to music on their handsets.
UK Start-Up to Launch Internet Telephony Service
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The British telecommunications start-up, Timico is planning to launch a Skype-style internet telephony service, for business users.
Virgin Mobile to Release iPhone in the UK
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After last week’s US launch the Motorola ROKR E1 device has become the first mobile phone equipped with Apple iTunes technology.
Opportunity for Advertising on Mobile Phones?
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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.
The New iPhone Falls Short of Revolutionary
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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.
Garmin Releasing GPS Applications for Mobile Phones
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Garmin has just announced that they are releasing “Garmin Mobile”, a new suite of GPS applications for cellular phones.
Siemens Gets Approval to Sell Mobile Phone Company
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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
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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.
Nokia Sliding Phone Coming Soon
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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
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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.
Skype Makes Deal with Mobile Phone Carrier
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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
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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.
France Telecom to Bundle Broadband and Mobile Services in UK
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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.
August 2005
Future Uncertain for New iTunes Cell Phone
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Recent reports indicate that the FCC has approved Motorola’s much anticipated iTunes cell phone, however, the future of the device is still uncertain.
Opera Launches Lightweight Mobile Web Browser
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The Norwegian software company Opera, has announced the release of Opera Mini, a lightweight Java web browser compatible with a large selection of cellular phones.
New Software for Making Skype Calls Over Cell Phones
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The new start-up company, iSkoot is piggybacking on Skype to allow cell phone users to make wireless long distance phone calls at very little or no cost.
Telecommunications Industry News
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Interesting news about the telecommunications industry.
