08 November 2005
Another Free Internet Telephony Service Hits the Market
Telecommunications service provider, Yak Communications Inc. has made a deal with CounterPath Solutions, a premier provider of VoIP, SIP, and Instant Messaging services, allowing Yak to release a powerful new voice and video-enabled peer-to-peer VoIP network.
New Video Sharing Service Planned for Hong Kong
Honk Kong mobile provider, CSL, and cell phone manufacturer, Nokia have just jointly announced the pending release of a new video sharing service for Hong Kong users of Nokia’s IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS).
07 November 2005
Citywide Wi-Fi Network Proposed for Milwaukee
A small start-up by the name of Midwest Fiber Networks (MWFN) has put in a bid to build a citywide Wi-Fi network in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, similar to the network being built in Philadelphia.
Fixed Line Long Distance Revenue Continues to Decline
The nation’s biggest telecommunications provider, Bell Canada Enterprises Inc. (BCE) has announced a 13% decline in revenue from long distance phone service during the third quarter of 2005.
New Satellite Weather Forecasting System Enters Planning Phase
Lockheed Martin Corp., Northrop Grumman Corp., and Boeing have each just won a $10 million contracts to assist in the early stages of the US government’s new satellite weather forecasting system.
06 November 2005
Nintendo Announces UK Launch of Free Wi-Fi Gaming
Nintendo has announced a date for the UK launch of its free Wi-Fi gaming service. The service, which is compatible with the Nintendo DS, will become available at numerous bars, restaurants, and other public places, starting on November 25.
05 November 2005
Nokia CEO Predicts Smartphone Market Growth
Nokia CEO, Jorma Ollila has made a prediction that the market for smartphones will double over the next year.
04 November 2005
RIM to Release New Intel-Powered BlackBerry
Research in Motion has just unveiled the latest version of its popular BlackBerry device, which analysts say is the closest that they've ever come to making a true handheld computer.
Telus Complaints on the Rise
As a result of ongoing labour action by unionized Telus workers, the number of complaints about the company’s customer service has risen dramatically.
03 November 2005
Nokia Blurs the Lines of Multimedia and Communication
The world’s largest mobile phone manufacturer, Nokia, is about to launch a new line of multimedia handsets that clearly aim to combine communication with information technology, and consumer electronics with broadcasting.
Sprint Enters the Mobile Music Market
Sprint Nextel has just launched its first attempt over-the-air music download service. But the offering is far from ideal, with prices of more than double those of iTunes.
02 November 2005
Nokia Wins Telus Broadband Contract
Canadian telecommunications giant, Telus, has just awarded a major contract to Nokia, which will allow them to build Telus’s next-generation broadband internet network.no
Non-Voice PDA Sales Continue to Decline
According to International Data Corp., the past few months have seen consumer sales of non-voice-enabled PDAs slide for the seventh consecutive quarter.
01 November 2005
Mobile Phone Vending Machines Launched in UK
Mobile provider, Vodafone, has recently unveiled the UK’s first vending machines selling mobile phones.
VoIP Risk Assessment Solution Launched
VoIPshield Systems Inc. has launched a new application to assess VoIP risk and vulnerability. This will allow organizations and corporate users to pinpoint and respond to threats before they affect the operations of IP telephony networks.
31 October 2005
SIRIUS Hires New Senior VP of Investor Relations
SIRIUS Satellite Radio has announced that they are hiring telecommunications industry veteran, Paul Blalock to be their new Senior Vice President of Investor Relations.
Telus Workers Reject Contract Proposal
Unionized workers have voted by a razor thin 50.3% to 49.7% margin to reject the proposed five-year contract that had already been endorsed by the union’s own bargaining committee.
LG and Sanyo know how to Satisfy Customers
The recent Wireless Mobile Phone Evaluation Study conducted by SD Power and Associates has ranked LG and Sanyo as the top two cell phone manufacturers in terms of customer satisfaction.
30 October 2005
Cisco Planning VoIP System for Radiotelephones
Cisco Systems has announced that they are planning a new communication system that will allow for many different types of walkie-talkies and radiotelephones to interoperate via VoIP and SIP.
29 October 2005
Nokia Announces Latest Mid-Price CDMA Handsets
In addition to its two latest low-cost cell phones, primarily targeted towards emerging markets, Nokia has also released two new mid-range CDMA handsets.
Cell Phone Users Still Appreciate the Simple Things
According to a recent study, most cell phone users believe that a device’s design and user-friendliness is more important than what advanced features it includes.
28 October 2005
Motorola and Intel to Collaborate on WiMAX
Intel and Motorola announced on Thursday that they will be working together to accelerate the development and deployment of WiMAX wireless broadband technology for mobile devices.
27 October 2005
The ROKR is off to a Rocky Start
Motorola’s new ROKR cell phone, best known for its ability to play Apple iTunes music, isn’t performing anywhere near as well as expected.
Nokia Targets New Phones to Emerging Markets
This Wednesday saw the release of four new Nokia handsets, two of which will be targeted at emerging markets, including Latin America, and parts of Asia.
XM Expected to Report Slight Third-Quarter Loss
XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. will be reporting its third-quarter financial results later today, and they are widely expected to declare a slight loss for the period.
