Monthly Archives: June, 2008

An Unlikely Promoter Drives Nokia’s Push in Hollywood

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Tero Ojanpera is an unlikely media entrepreneur. Mr. Ojanpera, a veteran Nokia executive, is not a fan of “ American...

Google’s Mobile-Handset Plans Are Slowed

Google Inc. is learning that changing the cellphone industry isn't easy.

The Olympics Go Mobile

The Summer Olympics are nearly here. Beginning August 8th, the world will be watching as athletes compete for the gold in Beijing. Of course,...

Mobile Web usage prompts development in the space

The mobile Web presence is to 2008 what the Web presence was to 1998: an absolutely essential component of the marketing mix.

How will 3G data services concretely affect the enterprise?

Don't underestimate 3G data services, industry experts say. These offerings will tie mobile laptops and voice/data smartphones into corporate networks with something approximating a...

Will WiMAX have an impact on your business this year?

While WiMAX appears to be set for commercial deployment in some US markets by year-end, the technology itself has been plagued by various fits...

New Javelin Study Finds Untapped Market for Mobile Banking

Banks should look beyond their Internet banking customers for new mobile banking customers, Javelin says.

iPhone porn capabilities hard to top

Although it's not what I would call a frequent topic of discussion here on Infinite Loop, the subject of pornography and adult material does...

Compressed VoIP leaves eavesdropping clues

Eavesdroppers might be able to gain clues about the content of encrypted conversations even without breaking the cryptography.

New GPS-savvy, solar signs help bus riders connect in real time

As the demand for customer-friendly, real-time information increases, more cities, counties and states are going high tech at the bus stop.

SocialMedia to unveil ‘friendship ranks’

The start-up's tech works like Google's PageRank for Web sites, but it aims to tap your friendships to spread "social banner" display ads.

iPhone 3G Cheaper And Costs More?

The new iPhone 3G is cheaper, right? The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the Apple iPhone 3G smartphone may cost $200 less, but...

FCC details plans for free nationwide wireless broadband: T-Mobile USA worries over interference

The Federal Communications Commission is seeking feedback on new options to auction a nationwide wireless broadband license with requirements to provide free Internet service,...

House passes telecom immunity bill: Senate may vote next week

Parent companies of the nation's largest mobile-phone operators could escape liability from dozens of lawsuits under a bill passed by the House that updates...

Wi-LAN targets RIM, Moto, UTStarcom in patent lawsuit

Wi-LAN Inc., a Canadian wireless technology firm, filed a new patent infringement lawsuit against Research in Motion Ltd., Motorola Inc. and UTStarcom Inc. ...

AT&T to back Vans Warped Tour

AT&T Inc. is again backing the Vans Warped Tour with a host of mobile and interactive promotions.The tour, which kicks off a 42-city trek...

Sprint Nextel wins FCC reprieve on 800 MHz rebanding

The Federal Communications Commission extended by a month the looming June 26 deadline for Sprint Nextel Corp. to vacate 800 MHz interleaved channels involved...

Celtra outlines ‘Vegas’ mobile marketing push

A viral mobile marketing effort for the feature film "What Happens in Vegas" generated more than 50,000 peer-to-peer user engagements, according to the firm...

Muni Wi-Fi player MetroFi warns users of shutdowns

Municipal Wi-Fi vendor MetroFi Inc. appears to be pulling out of the game. According to the company's Web site, it is shutting down all...

AT&T Paying High Price For iPhone 3G

Analysts differ on the exact figure, but AT&T could be paying as much as $425 in subsidies per iPhone.

Wireless modems being given new capabilities

Huawei Technologies and Sony Ericsson have launched wireless modems for HSPA (High-Speed Packet Access) networks that try to be more than just modems.

Walled garden must fall to drive growth

Editor's Note: RCR Wireless News has teamed up with the Yankee Group to conduct a series of market surveys of RCR Wireless News' subscribers...

Venture capital financing wrap-up: Funambol

The following list includes venture capital and other investments into wireless companies announced during the past week. The value of the investment is included...

RIM results likely strong next week: Analysts differ on next quarter’s outlook

Research In Motion Ltd. reports fiscal first-quarter earnings on June 25 and, driven by sales of its Curve at Verizon Wireless, two analysts said...

FCC grants Sprint Nextel rebanding waiver: June 26 deadline pushed back indefinitely

The Federal Communications Commission agreed not to hold Sprint Nextel Corp. and public-safety agencies to the June 26 deadline regarding portions of spectrum involved...
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