Monthly Archives: June, 2007

Motorola set to leverage Good in competitive e-mail market

Motorola Good Technology Group this week plans to take its first serious swipe at Research In Motion Ltd's dominance of the mobile e-mail space.The...

Regulatory plans could bolster WiMAX’s future in Europe

WiMAX technology appears to be gaining a foothold in a handful of European markets with a number of trials already underway, and the...

Wireless industry backs opposition to court’s digital copyright ruling

The mobile phone industry has joined an eclectic group of parties-including a handful of sometime foes-to urge the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals...

U.S. to press WRC for acceptance of WiMAX, 700 MHz and satellite

The Bush administration is expected to push for international recognition of emerging wireless broadband and hybrid mobile satellite service services at this fall's World...

BREW highlights Qualcomm’s continued drive

SAN DIEGO-Qualcomm Inc. has spread its reach far and wide, and even as it expands into new realms it always keeps one goal in...

N.J. lawmakers stiffen penalties for calling, texting while driving: Bill would make violation a primary offense

The New Jersey legislature passed and sent to Gov. Jon Corzine (D) a bill to bolster the state's existing ban on cellphones while driving,...

ETC.

Don't tell the French what to doFrench government officials continue to use their BlackBerrys despite warnings from French security officials that communications on the...

Nokia’s reorganization keeps heat on competition : Executive shuffle may place talent where needed

Behind the seemingly mild-mannered, Finnish face of Nokia Corp. lies the heart of a crafty predator.The company has seen the markets of the future...

ITU taps ICO to support emergency satellite network

The International Telecommunication Union said it struck a pact with ICO Global Communications and the Commonwealth Business Council to use satellite communications for improved...

Calling all music fans

So I'm becoming more and more convinced that the future of the music industry rests in the hands of wireless.I know, I know, it's...

Small and nimble: Lesser-known game developers expected to drive innovation

Mobile game publishers have gained steady-if uninspiring-traction churning out titles based on blockbuster movies and classic board games. But what the industry really needs,...

Hedgehogging

Hedge*hog*ing v. Interrupting conversations in an office environment by poking your head over the top of the cube.In the "I'd change the channel, but...

AD ALERTS: Ad-supported alerts gain supporters, though carriers remain reluctant

MEDIA COMPANIES AND RETAILERS are beginning to target wireless users with free, advertising-supported services. And carriers are slowly tolerating-if not quite embracing-such offerings.USA Today...

LG pulls out relics for TV party

HOLLYWOOD, Calif.-How often do Arnold and Chachi share a moment on the red carpet? Or what about Dr. Jason Seaver, Peter Brady and Wayne?...

Wireless small, but growing component at NXTcomm: Telcos have big plans for mobile divisions

CHICAGO-The NXTcomm 2007 conference offered a glimpse into a bright telecom future in which mobility and convergence are a key component, with new networks...

Wireless in the bush

Listening to Democrats and Republicans forever talking past each over the United States' standing on the global broadband stage and where wireless technology fits...

Come on in, the water’s fine: Apple’s splash may answer key questions

IMAGINE THIS made-for-TV moment:An outsized individual-a Sumo wrestler, say-is about to perform the much-revered cannonball maneuver into the deep end of a swimming pool....

Jacobs: Looking beyond the dial tone: Qualcomm’s rockstar touts future innovations

SAN DIEGO-The BREW 2007 conference opened last week with a rock-concert feel as a large instrumental band spread out on the conference floor-some musicians...

Telus, BCE considering merger: Deal would whittle nationwide Canadian carriers to a pair

The two largest telecom carriers in Canada are in discussions over a possible tie-up, although no official deal has been announced. Telus Corp. and...

ITC reaffirms ban on Qualcomm chips: Qualcomm continues to pursue presidential veto, federal appeal

A partial ban on the importation of new handset models containing Qualcomm Inc.'s 3G chips will remain in effect as the chip vendor's appeal...

Obama unveils text-messaging initiative: Candidate latest to use mobile to extend reach

Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama's campaign said it launched a new text messaging initiative to expand its grassroots network and organize volunteers for events....

HTC garners limelight at Sprint Nextel: ‘Mogul’ aimed at SMB, enterprise

Sprint Nextel Corp.'s heritage in serving business users has dovetailed with HTC Corp.'s own ambitions and device evolution to produce the "Mogul," a $400...

Q2 snapshot: growth slows, 3G pushed: Samsung gaining on Motorola

The second quarter is over in a week and will end with a bang or a whimper, depending on how "opening weekend" goes for...

Report claims USF support wasted: Backing by Verizon, Verizon Wireless adds to impact

WIRELESS INDUSTRY EFFORTS to derail a federal-state panel's recommendation to cap universal service fund support for wireless carriers in rural areas could be undermined...

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