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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... »
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,... »
MTNL (Mumbai) Introduces Online Recharge for Trump Prepaid and 3G
India’s first 3G Mobile service operator Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL), brings online recharge facility for its users in Mumbai telecom circle.Now all MTNL’s Trump Prepaid and 3G Jadoo… ] Related Topics: 3g, India, Info,... »
Australia goes wild for wireless internet
Use of wireless broadband services mushroomed during the past year to reach more than two million subscribers, driven by the popularity of wireless modems and mobile devices such as the iPhone. The Australian Communications and Media Authority’s communications report, released yesterday, revealed the use of wireless broadband services jumped 162 per cent in 2008-09, while... »
NII Holdings: Strong Growth, Low Valuation
Chuck Carnevale submits: NII Holdings, Inc, (NIHD) formerly known as Nextel International, has been on a tear. The stock rose over 100% in 2009, which was four times better than the general market as represented by the S&P 500. (See Figures 1 & 2 below) So far this performance has continued in 2010, as NII Holdings... »
Pew survey finds America’s internet, broadband and mobile phone use flatlines
The Pew Research Center’s Internet and American Life Project has identified some flat lines in Americans technology use in a report released Tuesday that examined Internet, broadband, and cell phone use nationally. The percentage of U.S. adults who use the Internet is just a point higher than it was back in 2006, clocking in... »
AT&T to FCC – Kill the PSTN
AT&T has an answer to the FCC’s questions about moving to an all-IP network: Kill the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) and do it sooner rather than later so we can get on with it. AT&T has asked the FCC to set a firm deadline much like the deadline given to television broadcasters to switch from... »
MTNL Launches Trump Utsav, Now 3G Mobile Service At Rs.40
In an attempt to provide affordable mobility with the benefits of 3G Mobile service, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL), India’s first 3G mobile service operator, comes up with a big bang and… ] Related Topics:... »
PTCL Bill Inquiry and Payment Modes
Dial 1200 for Billing Information Customers can simply dial ‘1200‘ from their home or office landline to access instant billing information of the required PTCL service. “1200″ is a dedicated service to exclusively provide billing information to the customers. Telephone Bill Payment Using Cards PTCL bill payment cards of Rs. 300, 500 and 1,000 are available on... »
MTNL Introduces Trump-48, Local and STD at 48paisa
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL), India’s first 3G GSM Mobile service operators today announced new tariff plan (Bonus recharge) which allow its GSM 2G and 3G prepaid mobile customers in Mumbai… ] Related Topics: 2G,... »
India delays mobile number portability
India has had a last-minute change of heart over boosting competition in its telecoms sector from the start of the New Year by delaying the introduction of mobile number portability for at least three months. The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology had planned to start the service from January 1 in the country’s largest... »
MTNL Brings Unlimited GPRS at Rs.14
To attract youngsters to encash their interest in social networking sites like Face Book Orkut etc, Mumbai’s leading GSM mobile service provider Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd today announced… ] Related Topics: Info, LEC, Mobile, mobile... »
MTNL Delhi launches 3G Value Added Services
India’s first 3G Mobile service operator Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL),toady announced ground braking Value Added Services for its next generation 3G mobile service subscriber of Delhi and… ] Related Topics: 3g, India, Info, LEC,... »
MTNL Mumbai Launches PC Protection Service for Broadband Subscribers
Mumbai’s largest Broaband Service provider Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) today announced the launch of full PC Security Service for its Broadband subscribers across the Mumbai telecom circle… ] Related Topics: broadband, Info, LEC, phone,... »
Editorial: US Court Says Police Need Warrant to Search Mobile Phones
The Ohio Supreme Court has struck an important blow for privacy rights, ruling that the police need a warrant to search a cellphone. The court rightly recognized that cellphones today are a lot more than just telephones, that they hold a wealth of personal information and that the privacy interest in them is considerable.... »
MTNL Introduces 20Mbps VDSL Broadband In Mumbai
Mumbai’s number one Broadband and telecom service provider Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) today announced the launch 20 Mbps extraordinary High-Speed Broadband with Triple Play service using… ] Related Topics: broadband, DSL, Info, LEC, phone,... »
E-numbering can help India avoid 11-digit regime
India can adopt telephone number mapping to avoid migrating from 10-digit mobile number to an 11-digit number. The ever-increasing number of fresh subscribers every month has exhausted the allotment of new serial mobile numbers available with the department of telecom (DoT), forcing the industry to seek migration to the 11-digit solution. The national numbering plan... »
India’s Mobile Subscriber Base Crosses 500 Million Mark
India’s mobile subscriber base crossed the 500 million mark in November, according to data released Wednesday by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). The country had crossed the 500 million mark in both fixed and wireless telephone subscribers at the end of September. To read this IDG report in full, see: www.pcworld.com/article/185399/.html Related Topics: data, India, LEC,... »
MTNL Offers Welcome Gifts on New Trump GSM Connection In Mumbai
India’s first 3G Mobile service operator Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL),toady announced ground braking offers for its new subscriber of Trump Prepaid 2G GSM and 3G mobile service in Mumbai… ] … >>> Rest of... »
The Best of Both Worlds Mobilink Infinity WiMAX & Blackberry Bundle Offer
Now, with the purchase of every new BlackBerry® from Mobilink, you get a FREE connection (no activation charges) to Mobilink Infinity WiMAX Broadband Internet service. So whether you are indoors or out and about, you are always uncompromisingly connected to your world. All you have to do is sign up for the WiMAX service when... »
KPN closing deal for iBasis
KPN has reached an agreement with iBasis to buy the remaining 44 percent share of the long distance telephone call and VoIP wholesale provider for $3 a share or $93 million in cash. iBasis’ board has approved the terms–urging shareholders to finally accept the tender offer. KPN plans to complete the acquisition by the... »
Callers of all incomes ditching landlines for mobiles in America
The number of households with cell phones but no landlines continues to grow, but the recession doesn’t seem to be forcing poor cellular users to abandon their traditional wired phones any faster than higher-income people are. The finding, from data compiled by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suggests that when it comes... »
Airvana’s Peculiar Acquisition Announcement
What should we make of Airvana’s (AIRV) announcement that a private equity group is buying the company for $530 million, or $7.65 a share in cash? With $205 million in cash and equivalents as of September, plus almost $40 million collected subsequently from Ericsson, Airvana has more cash than it needs, so this isn’t... »
XO and Panasonic announce SIP certification
XO Communications and Panasonic System Networks today revealed that certain Panasonic telephone systems are now certified to work with XO’s SIP trunking solution. The Panasonic NCP and TDE series business phone systems now work with XO SIP making it easier for companies using Panasonic IP-PBX to use SIP to connect to the public phone network.... »
High Yield Telecom Stocks Are Calling
Stockerblog submits: By now, everyone knows that land lines are decreasing, cell phone usage is increasing, and more and more households are now using cell phones as their primary if not their only phone. The phone companies aren’t standing still; they are pushing plenty of other services besides the usual telecommunications. Since... »
Primer: What is Google Voice?
PCWorld has a nice introduction to what Google Voice actually is. They claim it’s not the be-all end-all of telephone service, but maybe oneday? Article Related Topics: business, Google, phone, telephone, voice »
Windstream: More Acquisitions in the Pipeline
Zacks.com submits: Leading rural telecom carrier Windstream Corporation (WIN) reported that it will continue with acquisitions to expand its business. The company may buy smaller telephone operators and broadband Internet service providers to expand operational scale, subscriber base and product/service range. Windstream is on an acquisition binge as the carrier has spent more than $2.2... »
DoubleHorn Announces Integrated SIP Trunking
Texas-based communications service provider DoubleHorn Communications has announced integrated SIP Trunking for legacy PBX and key telephone systems, which allow it to operate seamlessly with the hardware of other vendors, such as Toshiba Strata, Panasonic, Nortel Norstar, Avaya and Digium, the company said.“While many companies have welcomed our hosted solution …(128 words) ... »
EU Telecoms Reform: 12 reforms to pave way for stronger consumer rights, an open internet, a single European telecoms market and high-speed internet connections for all citizens
“The EU telecoms reform brings about consumer choice, a new dose of competition, an effective European system of independent telecoms regulators, new investment into competitive infrastructures, more space for new wireless services and a more open Internet for all citizens. The reform also strengthens the single telecoms market by promoting effective competition... »
KPN makes final offer on iBasis
KPN, a Dutch telecom group, impoved its terms for the takeover of wholesale voice provider iBasis. KPN made its final offer for 44 percent of IBasis shares for $3 a share in cash. This represented an increase from its original $2.25 a share offer it made last month. iBasis provides international long distance telephone calls... »