Archive for August, 2009
Free Calls to Malaysia Landline and Mobile
Calling Malaysia Landline was FREE on Betamax VOIP for some time but Malaysia Mobile is one of the costly destinations and never offered for FREE. Now you can make free calls to Malaysia landline and… Topics: VoIP, telecom, telecommunications
Robocalls to Be Illegal Starting September 1
Automated “robocalls” that come from companies will become illegal (in the U.S.) starting on September 1. Any company that places unsolicited or automated calls to consumers in an attempt to sell products will be violating the law and subject to a fine … Topics: telemarketing
A Warning To Skype? Nah, Not in My Book
Skype was sent a warning by Peter Csathy, on his blog this week, explaining why Skype, which is currently using the ON2 codec should be worried after Google acquired them. Google is also using parts of Vidyo and video technology from client GIPS, and sometime back purchased a company with video expertise out of Scandinavia. [...]
Vodafone UK Boosts HSPA Downlink Speeds to 14.4Mbps
British mobile network operator Vodafone UK is planning to upgrade its HSPA networks to offer increased download speeds of up to 14.4Mbps; customers are likely to receive between 1Mbps and 4Mbps on average in areas where the upgrade has been completed, with a practical maximum speed of 10.8Mbps. Topics: broadband, Vodafone, handset, 3G, VOD, telecom
VC Group Makes a Play for Skype
A group of well known venture capital and large private equity firms are pooling resources to make a bid to acquire eBay-owned Skype, according to a source close to the deal. Topics: eBay, Seeking Alpha, Skype, telecom, telecommunications
India’s 3g/4G Auction: On the Move
India’s long-delayed auction of 3G and WiMax spectrum, is finally moving forward, reports Unstung today. India’s Department of Telecom has now set the base prices for the country’s 3G and WiMax spectrum. Topics: wireless, spectrum, WiMax, government, 4G, Bharti, telecommunications, regulation, 3G, telecom
Will Utilities Create their Own Smart Networks?
The folks at the Federal Communications Commission – now firmly under the control of chairman Julius Genachowski – are busy. This week, they set up three inquiries , two of which focus on the wireless sector. The other is a broader inquiry into billing… Topics: Federal Communications Commission, wireless
Nokia Lifts Curtain on Linux-Based Device
The Nokia N900 follows up from Nokia’s previous generation of internet tablets such as the N810, and uses the Maemo 5 software, which allows users to have dozens of application windows open and running simultaneously. Topics: 3G, cellular, Microsoft, software, Maemo 5, telecoms, telecom, taxes, Symbian, netbook
Casio, Hitachi and NEC In Talks to Merge Phone Businesses
Citing people familiar with the matter, the Wall Street Journal is reporting that Casio, Hitachi and NEC have entered into talks with the goal of merging their respective cellphone businesses. The merger would help all three companies take advantage … Topics: merger
Voxli Free Web Based VOIP Conference Call Service
If you do not like installing memory hungry Conference Calling Applications on your machine, then Web based Free Online Conference Services can get your attention. Tokbox is one of the early… Topics: VoIP, telecom, telecommunications
Apple blames exploding iPhones on user error
Following on reports of “exploding” iPhones that prompted EU officials to ask Apple to look into the matter, Apple is now saying that the iPhone failures are a result of “external force that was applied to the iPhone.” Apparently, the presumed culprit behind the hissing and exploding iPhones – the Li-ion battery – isn’t to [...]
Malaysia’s Packet One Falls Short of WiMax Subscriber Target
PC World One year after Packet One Networks began offering commercial WiMax services in Malaysia, the company has yet to sign up the 100,000 subscribers that it originally hoped to enlist within its first year. Topics: Malaysia, telecom, Singapore, WiMax, Packet One Networks, telecommunications
Telecom, Union Trade Service Delay Jibes as Visionstream Contractors Set to Start Early
National Business Review – New Zealand Telecom’s new network contractor, Visionstream, is set to take over all Auckland North and West field operations from Chorus during September – up to three weeks ahead of its October 1 deadline. Topics: Auckland, New Zealand, New Zealand Telecom, telecom, Visionstream
Telecom Ruling Means Curtains for Woosh’s Comeback
National Business Review – New Zealand The struggling ISP’s hit Bundle of Joy offer – which helped it become cashflow positive – has turned to Bundle of Sorrow with the IOG’s verdict against Telecom’s sweetheart wholesale pricing. Where now? Topics: ISP, National Business Review, New, New Zealand, New Zealand Telecom, Rome, telecom, Woosh
Southern Cross Cables Planning New Pacific Pipe
Stuff.co.nz Southern Cross Cables Network (SCC), the company that operates New Zealand’s connection to the internet, may choose to lay another pipe rather than upgrade the current one. Topics: Internet, New, New Zealand, Southern Cross Cable
Vodafone coverage hits 94%
ZDNet, Australia Vodafone has gone live today with its expanded 3G coverage to rural areas, now reaching 94 per cent of the population. Topics: 3G, Australia, iPhone, merger, Queensland, Tasmania, The Australian, travel, Vodafone
Telecom NZ investigated for separation breach
ZDNet, Australia New Zealand’s Commerce Commission has decided to launch an investigation into an alleged breach of Telecom New Zealand’s separation undertakings by its Wholesale business unit. Topics: Australia, government, Kordia, New Zealand, strike, telecom, Telecom New Zealand, Vodafone
Nortel hit with $3B tax claim by IRS
Fierce Wireless News Nortel Networks’ bankruptcy just got a lot messier. The Internal Revenue Service filed a claim against the insolvent Canadian vendor for $3 billion in back taxes, interest and other penalties, further complicating the breakup of the once-mighty company. Topics: Canada, CDMA, Nortel, Ottawa, taxes, wireless
France Questions Apple About Imploding iPhones
Mobile Tech Today France’s top trade official was meeting Friday with the financial director of Apple France to discuss several recent claims by iPhone users that their phone screens cracked or exploded. Topics: consumer, Europe, France, fraud, iPhone, Orange, Paris, phone company, security, wireless
Cell Phone Users Rack Up Accidental Data Charges
Mobile Tech Today Verizon Wireless is looking into ways to prevent subscribers without data plans from accidentally starting up the Web browser on their phones and racking up $1.99 in fees each time. Topics: carrier, prepaid, Verizon, wireless
