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Aircel Introduces Unlimited Night Calling and SMS Packs In West Bengal
Aircel, Indias 5th largest GSM mobile service operator has introduces Unlimited Free Own Net calling and SMS packs to woo its GSM customers in West Bengal Telecom circle. Aircel Own Net Night Calling… ] Related Topics:... »
Nokia 5230 3G Mobile Phone Now Available In India at Rs.8500
Nokia the worlds leading mobile handset giant today announced that its 3G compatible new touch screen mobile phones Nokia 5230 is available across India and it cost Rs.8500. As the latest addition in… ] Related... »
Verizon Wireless Rolls Out Cheaper Pricing Plans
If those ATT and Verizon Wireless television commercials were fighting words, the fight may now have really begun with the announcement that Verizon has cut rates on its wireless plans, effective Monday.The company’s nationwide unlimited voice plan has been slashed from $99 all the way down to $69.99 per month. …(188 words) Related Topics: cheap,... »
Mobile Revenues to Hit $1 Trillion by 2013
Putting a very big number on the coming explosion in wireless data, research firm Informa Telecoms Media predicted that revenue from mobile services will surpass the $1 trillion mark in 2013. That’s one trillion, with a capital “T.”“The explosion of mobile broadband has renewed the significance of the network …(261 words) Related Topics: broadband,... »
Despite Delays, Skype for BlackBerry Coming
BlackBerry users got giddy last spring when they heard a Skype application was coming to their smartphones. So what happened?Skype says it’s had some delays that are beyond its control, but isn’t being specific. The company hasn’t been able to move out of private beta testing. So obviously, it’s premature …(106 words) Related Topics: application,... »
Low Cost 3G Mobile Phone could lead to explosive 3G Growth in India
India’s much awaited third generation (3G) mobile services auction was reschedule to February 2010 as we shared in our earlier news. Before the long expected 3G auctions, telecom experts advised… ] Related Topics: 3g, India,... »
Data Revenues Will Push Mobile Biz Past $1 Trillion
The growing popularity of smartphones and high-speed wireless broadband networks are proving to be two major catalysts for the wireless industry. As a result, expect its revenues to barrel past the $1 trillion-mark by 2013, says Informa Telecom’s & Media, a London-based market research group. That compares to revenues of $208 billion in 2008... »
Skype to FCC: Keep the Internet Open & Neutral
Skype, a big proponent of open networks and net neutrality, in a filing today with the Federal Communications Commission argued that net neutrality was “about growing the broadband ecosystem and preserving a borderless, open Internet” and said it would “promote investment, jobs and innovation.” The company said that it “welcomes the Commission’s focus on preserving... »
FCC looks at ways to assert authority over Web access
The Federal Communications Commission is considering aggressive moves to stake out its authority to oversee consumer access to the Internet, as a recent court hearing and industry opposition have cast doubt on its power over Web service providers. The FCC, which regulates public access to telephone and television services, has been working to claim the... »
China urges integration of various media platforms
China’s government on Wednesday called for the acceleration of a proposal to integrate the nation’s Internet, telecommunications and broadcast media. The State Council, or Cabinet, decided at a meeting that integration was needed to meet the Chinese public’s “increasingly diverse” information needs, a statement summarising the meeting said. To read this AFP report in full, see: news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-technology/china-urges-integration-of-various-media-platforms-20100114-m75t.html news.brisbanetimes.com.au/breaking-news-technology/china-urges-integration-of-various-media-platforms-20100114-m75t.html Related... »
Haiti quake severely strains telecom services
Telecommunications providers in Haiti will continue through the weekend to try to accommodate the enormous demand for phone and broadband services as they struggle to overcome massive damage to the island’s infrastructure from Tuesday’s 7.0 earthquake. “The logistics and the security situation are really bad,” says Paul Margie, U.S. representative for international relief organization Télécoms... »
US Spectrum Space Cleared For Wireless, Public Safety
The FCC adopted an order Friday that will clear the way for the deployment of the next generation of wireless devices and for the rollout of public safety communication services. The FCC’s order bans the further distribution and sale of wireless microphone and other devices that operate in the 700 megahertz band of spectrum.... »
Oi Halts Offer for Brasil Telecom on Lawsuit Losses
Tele Norte Leste Participacoes SA, Brazil’s biggest phone company, suspended a plan to buy Brasil Telecom SA shares from minority investors as part of a 5.86 billion real takeover after auditors found that losses from unresolved legal disputes may surpass initial estimates. To read this Bloomberg report in full, see: www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601086&sid=ayR4YOs3igFk www.businessweek.com/news/2010-01-15/oi-halts-purchase-of-brasil-telecom-shares-on-lawsuit-losses.html Related Topics: business, ISP, laws, LEC,... »
Mobile Revenues to Hit $1 Trillion by 2013
Putting a very big number on the coming explosion in wireless data, research firm Informa Telecoms Media predicted that revenue from mobile services will surpass the $1 trillion mark in 2013. That’s one trillion, with a capital “T.”“The explosion of mobile broadband has renewed the significance of the network …(261 words) ... »
Here Comes Dynamic Caller ID
Flat Planet Phone Co., an Israeli VoIP startup, has developed a new VoIP technology called Dynamic Caller ID that essentially allows you to have multiple caller IDs built on the fly. These caller IDs depend on the local number being dialed. For instance, if you call someone in Orange County, Calif., from New York,... »
Tata Docomo BuddyNet vs Uninor Call at 29p
Tata Docomo, the Tata-NTT DoCoMo JV which stirs the market with its innovative products from its launch time in June, 2009 is most aggresive telecom operator in recent times, steadily adding 3-4mn… ] Related Topics:... »
Palm Pre Plus, Palm Pixi Plus Prices Publicized
Palm lovers who have been waiting eagerly for a wireless network other than Sprint to strike a deal with the company got their wish last week at the Consumer Electronics Show. Today, they’re getting another wish granted: Prices for the new Palm Pre Plus and Palm Pixi Plus have been released, …(167 words) Related Topics: consumer,... »
Massachusetts Miracle in the Making
Came across a patriotic video that will have your patriotic heart soaring – at least for the first 42 seconds. After that, how you view this video depends on how you view the current Obama administration. The premise of the video is how on April, 19, 1775 Americans first fought the British... »
AT&T Sued Over Mobile Internet Sales Tax
More than a dozen lawsuits have been filed this week nationwide against ATT over a 6 percent mobile Internet sales tax that the plaintiffs say is against the law.One such suit has been filed in Connecticut, where sales taxes on telecom services are allowed, but a similar tax for mobile …(121 words) Related Topics: 1G,... »
AT&T Sued Over Mobile Internet Sales Tax
More than a dozen lawsuits have been filed this week nationwide against ATT over a 6 percent mobile Internet sales tax that the plaintiffs say is against the law.One such suit has been filed in Connecticut, where sales taxes on telecom services are allowed, but a similar tax for mobile …(121 words) ... »
Configure Debuts TESA TEM Solution
Configure Inc. has announced the debut of TESA (Telecom Expense Solution Advantage), a cost-management solution for medium-to-large enterprises. Furnished under a SaaS model, TESA can analyze multivendor or multiservice telecom environments, exposing inefficiencies and helping companies keep their telecom costs under control. TESA unifies the entire telecom landscape: landlines, VoIP, …(229 words) ... »
Google Nexus One: What’s Hot, What’s Not
Now that the Google Nexus One has been available for about a week, there’s been some time to use the new smartphone and reflect on its strengths and weaknesses. That’s exactly what’s been done by a blogger at jkOnTheRun, who lists 16 things he likes and eight he doesn’t. Among …(107 words) Related Topics: Google,... »
Kodak: iPhone, BlackBerry Infringe on Patents
Kodak has filed a lawsuit against Research in Motion and Apple, arguing that iPhones and BlackBerrys that come equipped with cameras infringe on company patents relating to digital imaging technology.That suit was filed Thursday with the International Trade Commission. Two separate, but similar suits against Apple were filed in federal …(75 words) Related Topics: Fring,... »
Airtel Launches Timer SMS to Schedule the SMS Greetings
Bharti Airtel, India’s largest GSM mobile service operator introduces “Airtel Timer SMS” the next generation SMS service giving you the power to schedule your SMS to be send on a desired date and… ] Related... »
Skype to FCC: Keep Internet Open & Neutral
Skype, a big proponent of open networks and net neutrality, in a filing today with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), argued that net neutrality was “about growing the broadband ecosystem and preserving a borderless, open Internet” and said it would “promote investment, jobs and innovation.” The company said that it “welcomes the Commission’s focus on... »
Samsung Wins 23 ICES Innovation Awards
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., an established leader and innovator in consumer electronics, I.T. and Telecom, has won International CES 2010 Innovations Awards for 23 different products, including three best of innovation awards. Samsung has won more than 100 CES Innovation Awards in three years, for multiple product categories like; TVs, home theater, digital audio,... »
Avaya Saves 500 Nortel Jobs in Texas
Avaya Inc. is saving about 500 Nortel Networks’ Dallas-area jobs.Avaya last year bought Nortel’s enterprise division and picked up 6,000 workers as a result. Now it turns out the privately held equipment maker also is taking on hundreds sales, customer support, finance and other employees in Texas. The decision brings …(167 words) Related Topics: Avaya,... »
SIP Forum Elects New Management
The SIP Forum has announced the recent re-election of industry veteran and VoIP pioneer Richard Shockey to the board of directors, and as new board chairman. He plans new focus areas in smart grid and unified communications, he said.Additionally, the Forum has re-elected Eric Burger, CTO at NeuStar Inc., to …(341 words) Related Topics: LEC,... »
Verizon FiOS ETF Doubling Kicks In Sunday
As Verizon faces scrutiny in Washington over recently announcing it’s doubling early-termination fees on smartphone users, the company moves forward with doubling ETFs on its FiOS service customers this Sunday.That’s when it’ll cost new plan subscribers $360 to opt out before their two-year commitment is up, instead of $179. The …(124 words) Related Topics: LEC,... »
Infonetics: UC Market To Top $1 Billion by 2013
Communications industry market research firm Infonetics Research recently published two unified communication reports, one a worldwide and regional market share and forecast report, the other a survey of North American companies and their plans for deploying unified communication equipment and services, as well as their ratings of leading unified communication …(396 words) Related Topics: equipment,... »