CTIA’s Wireless 2008 conference and exhibition touched on all things wireless, from new handset launches to the industry’s ongoing technology arguments. RCR Wireless News Online Editor Mike Dano covers the biggest news of each day at the show.
CTIA’s John Walls explains the industry’s need for a national regulatory framework so operators can follow one set of rules, while Nokia touts its evolution to a multimedia company via Ovi.
Dan Hesse, Sprint’s CEO, releases the carrier’s iPhone response, designed by Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. And Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin said he opposes Skype Ltd.’s petition to impose open access throughout the cellphone industry, prompting cheers from cellular carriers and criticism from others.
And on Day 3, Vodafone’s CEO repeats comments he made at Mobile World Congress for the need for one worldwide wireless standard going forward. In other news, Yahoo’s Marco Boerries unveils the company’s new search offering for cellphones, which includes a voice-recognition component. Boerries demonstrated the offering during his keynote presentation.
And finally, the industry’s cellphone makers released their usual battery of new phone announcements in conjunction with the CTIA show. Among those making waves was Sony Ericsson, which showed off its first HSDPA phone for the North American market. The phone will go for $50 through AT&T Mobility.
Look below for full video coverage of the CTIA Wireless 2008 show.
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