Archive for November, 2009
SMS Enabled Public Toilets in Denmark
The capital of Denmark, Copenhagen, is looking to make paying to pee a bit easier by enabling SMS payments on several toilets in Gråbrødre Torv, Hans Knudsens Plads and Borgergade. Topics: SMS, Europe, wireless, Nokia
Carphone and Phones4U Stop Selling Satio
The SE Satio, purported to be a big-hitter in the touchscreen/smartphone/cameraphone space, has been pulled from sale by Carphone Warehouse, and Phones4U in the UK. Given they are (arguably) the two biggest independent high street chains for Mobile devices, that’s a MAJOR problem for the embattled handset maker. Topics: Nokia, Satio, FCC, Etisalat, Ericsson, Orange, [...]
Verizon Challenges Sprint’s ‘America’s Most Dependable 3G Network’ Ads
Verizon Wireless has petitioned against competitor Sprint and wants it to drop advertisements that state Sprint is “America’s most dependable 3G network.” Following a challenge issued by Verizon, the National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business Bureaus … Topics: 3G, Verizon, wireless, Sprint
$1.6B for Smart Grid Projects To Be Awarded
The Department of Energy announced today it is awarding $620 million for projects around the country to demonstrate Smart Grid technologies for a smarter, more efficient, more resilient electrical grid. Funding came from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, leveraged with $1 billion in funds from the private sector for a total of more than [...]
iPhone Now Accounts for 50% of All Mobile Traffic
On a global basis, the iPhone OS now accounts for 50 percent of all mobile traffic, up from 43 percent the month before. Android has an 11 percent global share, which makes it third globally after Nokia/Symbian’s 25 percent share. The U.S. makes up 49 percent of all the mobile Web traffic, according to AdMob’s [...]
Colocation Business Defies Recession
Despite the global capital crunch, colocation service providers worldwide have continued to invest in new capacity. Colocation service providers surveyed by TeleGeography have added 154,016 square meters (1.66 million square feet) of new space since the beginning of 2008, an increase of approximately 8.7%. Topics: North America, co-location, Singapore, Europe, telecom
Nokia Sacking 220 R&D Employees in Japan
Just last week we reported that Nokia will be cutting 330 jobs in Finland and Denmark, jobs in the company’s R&D department. Today Nokia (NYSE: NOK) has announced that they’re letting go of 220 more R&D employees, this time in Japan. Topics: Samsung, wireless, Ericsson, Nokia
Telecom Reforms Passed by EU
After two years of wrangling, the European Parliament has formally approved the EU’s telecoms reform package, ushering in a new wave of consumer protection, and quite possibly, operator headaches. Topics: telecoms, spectrum, legislation, telecom, FCC, regulators, carrier, net neutrality, Europe, regulation
Iowa Telecom Acquired by Windstream
Windstream (NYSE:WIN) is acquiring Iowa Telecom (NYSE:IWA), the company announced today, in its biggest acquisition since the initial merger that created the rural carrier in 2005. Topics: telecommunications, CLEC, broadband, Frontier, merger, telecom, carrier, Windstream
MetroPCS Outlook Upgraded
We upgrade our recommendation for MetroPCS Communications (PCS) to Neutral following the company’s better-than-expected operating results in the last quarter. MetroPCS is benefiting from its new unlimited international calling plan which is driving revenue per user. Topics: telecommunications, telecom, prepaid, wireline, MetroPCS
Faster Texting for Cellphones Using Swype
Seattle-based Swype has a novel method for revolutionize typing on mobile devices, reports TechFlash. It’s called “Swyping.” You run a finger across an on-screen mobile keyboard to compose words rather than click on individual keys. Topics: Swype, wireless, texting, Verizon, Samsung
Belize Telemedia Cuts Off Rival’s External Links
Belize Telemedia Ltd (BTL) announced on 20 November that it will terminate the circuits that carry the outgoing international voice calls of its sole rival SpeedNet (SMART), as well as terminating network roaming facilities currently provided by the incumbent to the smaller cellco, reports Belizean newspaper Amandala. Topics: telecom, government, International calls, cellular, telecoms
UK’s O2 Expands Data Network
Anticipating increased demand for mobile data services, and perhaps seeking to offset criticism over congestion, O2 UK has announced plans build out 1,500 new network sites in 2010. Topics: carrier, Vodafone, smartphone, Europe, Palm Pre, iPhone, handset, Apple, Telefonica, broadband
India Announces 3G Spectrum Not Available Until June 2010
According to India’s Economic Times, those bidders successful in the upcoming, and long-delayed, 3G auctions, face a further hold-up following revelations that spectrum acquired will only be available to use from June 2010. Topics: telecom, telecommunications, India, 3G, spectrum
Rumor: New T-Mobile Holiday Pricing
My bud David at TMoNews has managed to get his hands on what looks to be a holiday pricing guide. Please note I’ve filed this under ‘rumors’ for now. Topics: Motorola, BlackBerry, T-Mobile, wireless, USA
