Archive for February, 2009
Vodafone New Zealand Expects to Complete 3G Upgrade Early
Cellular-News, UK
Vodafone New Zealand says that it plans to complete its rollout of 3G coverage to 97% of the places New Zealanders live work and play by the end of this May, a year ahead of schedule. “Over half a million customers are enjoying the benefits of our NZ … Complete Story >>
Topics: 3G, cellular, [...]
New Zealand P2P Disconnection Plan Delayed After Outcry
Ars Technica, MA
As an Internet blackout hit blogs across New Zealand today, the government announced that it would postpone the implementation of its hugely controversial “graduated response” law for dealing with (and eventually disconnecting) repeat P2P copyright infringers…. Complete Story >>
Topics: Asia, Internet, laws, New Zealand, P2P, piracy, telecom
New Zealand Consults On 70-90Ghz Bands For Wireless Internet Services
Cellular-News, UK
New Zealand’s Communications and Information Technology Minister, Steven Joyce has announced the outcome of consultation covering the use of the 70 to 90 GHz bands for high-speed wireless internet services. The ministry said that wireless technology… Complete Story >>
Topics: cellular, New Zealand, Steven Joyce, wireless
New Zealand Telecom’s Biggest Problems
FierceTelecom, DC
The phone company’s largest challenge may be to raise up to $NZ 3.5 billion for a national broadband fiber build out… Complete Story >>
Topics: broadband, New Zealand, phone company, telecom, telecoms, Telstra
Consumer Group Urges Government To Ignore Telco Report
TeleGeography, DC
A New Zealand consumer group has criticised a report commissioned by the country’s three main telcos which says that there is no need for the government to go ahead with its planned NZD1.5 billion deployment of a next generation national broadband … Complete Story >>
Topics: 2G, broadband, consumer, government, New Zealand, TUANZ
IRG Telecom, Media, and Technology Weekly Asian Market Review
FOXBusiness, Malaysia
DiGi did not provide guidance for the year ahead, warning that conditions would be challenging. But CEO Dennelind said the expected launch of 3G and mobile broadband during the year would open up new revenue streams. …Complete Story >>
Topics: 3G, Asia, broadband, telecom, wireless
Study: Femtocells Set To Revolutionise Malaysian 3G
NetworkWorld.com, MA
Frost & Sullivan Malaysia senior industry analyst M. Kumaresan said a new study– Femtocells Executive Highlights, part of the Mobile & Wireless Growth Partnership Service programme–highlighted the potential that femtocells have to revolutionise 3G… Complete Story >>
Topics: 3G, wireless
Malaysia’s Broadband Penetration Surpasses Target Figure
New Straits Times, Malaysia
Among the companies offering broadband services are Telekom Malaysia Bhd which offers the service via wired technologies, while those offering wireless services are Celcom, Maxis, DiGi, U-Mobile, Redtone-CNX, Y-Max, Packet One and Asiapace… Complete Story >>
Topics: Asia, broadband, wireless
TM’s Internet Services To Recover by 5 March
Telecompaper, Netherlands
Telekom Malaysia’s internet services are expected to be fully up and running by 5 March. The internet services have been disrupted since 18 February, Bernama writes. The disruption is caused by a circuit fault on the Asia Pacific Cable Network 2 …Complete Story >>
Topics: Asia, telecom
Malaysia TMI Aims For $1 Bln Rights Issue
Reuters, SINGAPORE/KUALA LUMPUR
Malaysian mobile phone company TM International (TMIT.KL) is looking to raise more than $1 billion in a rights offering in the first half of this year, sources with direct knowledge of the deal said… Complete Story >>
Topics: phone company, Singapore, telecom, TM International
PCCW Shares Suspended Ahead of Buyout Hearing
Reuters, HONG KONG
Trading in shares of Hong Kong’s dominant telecom operator PCCW Ltd (0008.HK) was suspended on Tuesday, the Hong Kong exchange said. The suspension precedes a Tuesday court hearing relating to its $2.2 billion plan to take …Complete Story >>
Topics: China, GPS, Hong-Kong, telecom
Taiwan Revamps WiMax Plans
PC World, Taiwan
Other manufacturers hope that big government stimulus programs that include investments in broadband Internet technology, such as from the US and China, will keep WiMax sales healthy. They also believe WiMax will make big waves in emerging markets…Complete Story >>
Topics: broadband, China, government, Taiwan, WiMax
Hong Kong Telecom Workers Protest Forced Leave
The Canadian Press, HONG KONG
The plan requires the company’s technicians to take up to two days off without pay starting in March. A PCCW spokesman said Sunday the plan is aimed at avoiding layoffs. PCCW employs 16200 people. It runs fixed-line, mobile phone, broadband and …Complete Story >>
Topics: broadband, GPS, Hong-Kong, telecom
Call for Speakers: Social Media Summit – Israel – March 29, 2009
Jeff Pulver
I am looking for creative, out-of-the-box thinkers to come forward and pitch me about a topics they are passionate about and would like to speak about. I am also open to being pitched about panel discussions that cover a wide range of related topics. Complete story >>
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Keywords: blog, business [...]
Who’s the ding-dong now, Verizon? My Circle stays.
In a message to employees, Verizon Wireless eased the mind of Alltel subscribers, announcing it will let them keep their My Circle calling plans and will even extend the social-networking inspired plans to its subscriber base. Complete story >>
Blog RSS Feed: Telephony Unfiltered
Keywords: blog, call, Facebook, networking, SMS, Verizon, wireless, YouTube
Meraki Announces $1500 “N” Node
Meraki says the weatherproof MR58 provides five times the capacity and speed of standard 802.11b/g wireless devices, delivers high bandwidth across multiple hops, and supports mesh links up to several kilometers long. Complete story >>
Blog RSS Feed: Daily Wireless
Keywords: 5G, blog, convention, Ethernet, free, municipal, reseller, speed, USA, wireless
Marvell’s $99 Wall Wart Computer
Marvell today introduced a new kind of personal computer, called SheevaPlug. The $99 ultracompact computer plugs right into a wall power socket, like a wall wart. It draws only 5 watts so it can be left on all the time. Complete story >>
Blog RSS Feed: Daily Wireless
Keywords: 2G, blog, call, CNET, embedded, Ethernet, gigabit, networking, [...]
Why $5 Phone Service Is A Good Idea
Verizon is considering a $5 phone line option for its broadband customers — that’s a very smart idea and here’s why. Complete story >>
Blog RSS Feed: Telephony Unfiltered
Keywords: 911, blog, broadband, call, consumer, free, Houston, outage, phone, pricing, satellite, security, telecom, Verizon, VoIP, wireless
Will Apple Increase iPhone Value with Rumored Verizon Deal?
Only a rumor at this moment, but according to sources at Apple (AAPL), the company will soon announce Verizon (VZ) to be an iPhone provider, thus ending with a punctuation mark Apple’s exclusivity agreement with AT&T (T). Complete story >>
Blog RSS Feed: Seeking Alpha Telecom News
Keywords: 3G, AT&T, blog, iPhone, phone, telecom, Verizon, VOD, [...]
Fixing US Broadband
Benoit Felton
Just a quick note to mention an interesting interview by Yankee Group CEO Emily Green entitled How do we Fix Crappy US Broadband? Complete story >>
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Keywords: blog, broadband, Google
