Clearwire's mobile WiMAX service Oct 31, 2009
Clearwire hopes to leapfrog Verizon Wireless and ATffering a 4G mobile service using Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) technology ... Clearwire's small subscriber growth illustrates how difficult it is for an operator to ramp up a mobile service when it cannot support widespread mobility. (SearchMobileComputing.com)
NBA introduces live games on U.S. mobile devices Oct 30, 2009
the largest U.S. mobile service provider, will begin offering its first Android phone on Nov. 6. By year end, the NBA product also will be available to users of 's BlackBerry. (USA Today -- Tech)
Full Story Oct 30, 2009
MIAMI (WSVN) -- AT&T mobile service subscribers in South Florida have connection restored after service problems Thursday afternoon. According to AT&T, the bad connection in South Florida was caused by an equipment problem with its 3g network. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Iliad's Founder Niel Bring Promise of Lower Mobile-Phone Prices to France Oct 29, 2009
French consumers pay about $604 annually for high-end mobile service, compared with $282 in the U.K. and $465 in Italy, according to the OECD. ... To be sure, ramping up mobile services could be a mammoth struggle for the first few years, said Executions Hogley ... Iliads Reynaud said the company can easily finance its expansion into mobile services, which will require new antenna towers and other infrastructure. (Bloomberg)
Clearwire and Sprint to launch 4G mobile service here in December Oct 23, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009. Breaking News/Updates. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Broadcasters Pondered FCC Spectrum Reclamation: Source Oct 22, 2009
"They fail to take into account the new digital business model based on HDTV, multicasting and mobile TV. Because our system is "backward" compatible, we can provide mobile service and at the same time provide HDTV programs as well. Because our infrastructure is built, we can bring these services to consumers faster and at a lower cost.". More Content. (Multichannel News)
Myanmar allows first mobile phones in remote capital Oct 22, 2009
We have better communication now," a hotel staff member in Naypyidaw told AFP on condition of anonymity. "It's the first time the authorities have allowed a mobile service in Naypyidaw," she said, adding that many hotels had already applied for permission to use the network. But few people are likely to be able to afford the new service in this impoverished country as she said it cost 1.55 million kyats (nearly 1,500 dollars) to obtain permission from the government's telecommunications... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Tools of the trade Oct 21, 2009
CommSec is adding more research and extending its mobile service. E*Trade managing director Stuart Sayers says business started to recover in February and March and has been growing steadily. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Some document shredders break down with improper care, heavy loads Oct 20, 2009
-- Gertrud in Indiana Dear Gertrud: This mobile service may not be available in all areas, so check with your mail carrier, folks. -- Heloise Dear Heloise: After having her braces taken off, my daughter has to wear retainers nightly. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Motorola rises ahead of next launch Oct 20, 2009
A Verizon Wireless ad campaign for Droid also appeared to confirm for the first time that the No 1 US mobile service would sell an Android device from Motorola. Motorola and Verizon Wireless declined comment. (India Times)
Delhi youth stabbed by drunken youths on Diwali Oct 19, 2009
The body of the 22-year-old, a former employee of a mobile service operator and son of a schoolteacher, was found on Sunday morning, hours after he had been stabbed to death. Police said the victim, Pradeep, a resident of Mayur Vihar Phase-II, ran into the drunken trio around 8. (India Times, India)
Togadia serves notice to mobile cos over Diwali bias Oct 16, 2009
AHMEDABAD: Vishva Hindu Parishad leader Pravin Togadia has served legal notice to major mobile service providers for allegedly withdrawing special schemes on SMS charges during Diwali ... Vishva Hindu Parishad leader Pravin Togadia has served legal notice to major mobile service providers for allegedly withdrawing special schemes on SMS charges during Diwali. (India Times, India)
* Business Briefs Oct 15, 2009
Considering that these numbers are public resources released by the NCC to the firms with no charge, it would not be fair for mobile service operators to make a huge profit without paying anything in return, he said, adding that details, such as the percentage to be charged, would be decided later. The new policy will go into effect next year the earliest, Chen added. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
T-Mobile-Sidekick U.S. users face personal data loss Oct 13, 2009
T-Mobile USA, the No. 4 U.S. mobile service, said that while its workers were seeking a way to recover the information, "the likelihood of a successful outcome is extremely low.". The operator, which has been losing customers to both bigger and smaller rivals, said it is currently focused on looking for a way to restore data and is also considering additional measures for customers who have lost data. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Violette M. Thompson-Rickerl Oct 9, 2009
She was a farmers wife for 23 years, secretary and bookkeeper at Cerro Gordo County Farm Bureau, Hancock County ASCA Office, and bookkeeper for Thompson Mobile Service in Charles City. Violette was a 4-H leader for nine years, Sunday school teacher, Hospice volunteer, Food Box volunteer and a Pink Lady at the Floyd County Medical Center. (Charles City Press, IO)
Mobango, the Most Effective App Distribution Solution, Teams Up with RingRing Media Oct 9, 2009
About Mobango Mobango is the first "Social Mobile Application Centre": its purpose is to provide mobile consumers with an online and mobile service platform that allows them to create, store, share, download and play every type of mobile content, and for Brands, Publishers, Developers to generate massive distribution of their mobile Applications. Mobango is a limited company incorporated in the UK and operates out of its London, Milan and Munich offices, it is backed by its founders and... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Cart Mart Announces the Acquisition of Pacific Golf Cars. Oct 9, 2009
Cart Mart, through partnerships with its sister company Superior Onsite Service, Inc. has the largest, most complete fleet of outside mobile service vehicles on the road. Their in-house service department is equipped with a full service custom fabrication department, paint and body, upholstery, motor and charger repair. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Infosys Technologies (NASDAQ: INFY) Announces Results for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2009 Oct 9, 2009
" Business outlook The company's outlook (consolidated) for the quarter ending December 31, 2009 and for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2010, under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), is as follows: Outlook under IFRS* Quarter ending December 31, 2009 - Consolidated revenues are expected to be in the range of $1,155 million and $ 1,165 million; YoY decline of 1.4% to 0.5% - Consolidated earnings per American Depositary Share are expected to be $0.50; YoY decline of 13.8% Fiscal... (Canada Newswire)
Photo Gallery Oct 8, 2009
Visit the FFSC Waterfront Mobile Service Center Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon for FFSC, and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for MWR.. Questions or comments. (The Dolphin, CT)
Delta gets green light for launch Oct 8, 2009
Shortly after midnight, workers were to start retracting the mobile service tower from its place protecting the rocket on the launch pad. I think this is probably one of the smoothest launch campaigns we have had, added Lam, noting that his team didn t work any significant rocket or satellite issues while readying for launch day. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Android Finally Invades Verizon Oct 7, 2009
Verizon announced that it is joining the ranks of mobile service providers operating system. Landing the largest mobile service provider in the United States is a coup for Android, and proves that the mobile operating system is becoming a force to be reckoned with in the mobile industry ... T-Mobile, the fourth-place mobile service provider in the United States, was the earliest adopter of Google Android devices and it has more manufacturers providing Google Android devices and the largest... (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Tesla Motors plans house calls for repairs Oct 6, 2009
The "Tesla Mobile Service Rangers" will visit owners homes, offices or parking garages equipped to perform procedures that include annual inspections and firmware upgrades. "Instead of taking cues only from the auto industry, Tesla relied on customer feedback from some of its 700 owners and studied pioneering retailers such as Zappos.com, the computer repair service Geek Squad, and fresh-to-your-doorstep organic produce delivery services," the company said in a prepared statement. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Vonage: Smartphone Apps for International Calls Oct 6, 2009
To make its offer more attractive, in the fourth quarter Vonage will start offering discounts to customers who buy both its home and mobile service bundle. The package will offer Vonage World for home, which offers unlimited international calls to more than 60 countries, including India and Mexico, for a flat rate of $24. (BusinessWeek)
* Altimo, Telenor end dispute with new joint venture Oct 6, 2009
Norwegian telecom firm Telenor and Russias Altimo are to create a mobile operator to end a long-running feud over control of one of Russias main mobile service providers, the companies said yesterday. Telenor and Altimo will combine their common assets in VimpelCom and Kyivstar to create a new mobile operator, in a deal that means resolution of all outstanding disputes between the two firms, the companies said in a joint statement. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Tesla offers road service for repairs, upgrades Oct 6, 2009
The Tesla Mobile Service Rangers will visit owners even if they live hundreds of miles from the nearest dealership. That's the point. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Tune Talk lets users pick own mobile numbers Oct 5, 2009
KUALA LUMPUR: Tune Talk Sdn Bhd the countrys newest mobile service operator said subscribers can choose their own mobile numbers when registering for its service online, provided the numbers are still available. Tune Talk chief executive officer Jason Lo said that instead of subscribers having to visit various prepaid card vendors to hunt for preferred numbers, they can just log on to tunetalk. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
It's destination Lanka for Indian cos Oct 5, 2009
BSNL recently bid for the Sri Lankan operations of Luxembourg-based mobile service provider, Millicom International. Lanka is seeking tech investments too. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
FFSC opens new center on waterfront Oct 1, 2009
The FFSC Waterfront Mobile Service Center will offer appointments in financial management, job search and resume preparation, and administering the Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Assessment to help Sailors understand their work style and learn how to interact with others who have a different style. Also, FFSC provides meetings with MWR Deployed Forces personnel to discuss exercise equipment purchase and repair, planning recreational events for boats, assistance with holiday parties,... (The Dolphin, CT)
Bulletin Board Sep 30, 2009
The DAV Mobile Service Office will be at the following locations to personally provide the best counseling and claim filing assistance available. Like all DAV services, help from the Mobile Service Office is free to all veterans and members of their families. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Maxis redialled: The celco pitches its appeal to the public again Sep 26, 2009
Every single Maxis mobile service subscriber there are 11 million of you will soon get a form in their mailbox for a slice of what promises to be the largest and most awaited action in Malaysias deal-hungry corporate stage this year the re-call of Maxis Bhd into the public domain. Now, think again tough luck. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Delta II launch set for 8 a.m. Friday Sep 25, 2009
IMAGE NOTE: On Wednesday, the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station has been rolled back to reveal the United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket that will launch the Space Tracking and Surveillance System - Demonstrator into orbit. It is being launched by NASA for the Missile Defense System. (Florida Today)
Celcom network failure caused by heavy traffic volume Sep 25, 2009
A call to the mobile service provider s careline yesterday morning revealed their phone lines had been down since morning. A pre-recorded voice message informed subscribers that they would experience some disruption in taking and making calls in some parts of peninsular Malaysia. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
New service to taruh kicap on MMS greetings Sep 24, 2009
The company spent about RM5mil to acquire and edit the films for its mobile service. Its chief executive officer, Amir Muhamad, describes the service as something old for something new. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Infinita Releases 3 New Research Reports on the Innovation Leaders in Mobile Social Networking - mobagetown, mixi Mobile and Mobile GREE Sep 22, 2009
mobagetown was the first and still is the leading mobile service in Japan to provide free games through a social networking platform with avatar features, but has since evolved to include additional elements like mobile commerce, entertainment and utility content. More than 40% of its JPY 5. (JCN Network, Japan)
BlackBerry success has sour taste Sep 16, 2009
When mobile service operators such as Indosat began to offer a prepaid option in mid-2008, which reduced the cost of using BlackBerry's services by around US$30 per month, the market opened up to a new segment of young professionals. Local mobile operators such as Indosat and Telkomsel have since marketed strongly to individual consumers rather than just businesses, said Einstein. (Asia Times Online)
NTT DOCOMO to Sell Stake in U Mobile Sep 15, 2009
NTT DOCOMO is the world's leading mobile operator and provider of advanced mobile services. The company serves over 54 million customers in Japan, including 48 million using i-mode, the world's most popular mobile e-mail/Internet platform, and 49 million using FOMA, the world's original 3G mobile service based on W-CDMA. As a leader in the development of cutting-edge mobile technologies, DOCOMO is continually expanding the role of mobile phones as versatile and highly personalized "lifestyle... (JCN Network, Japan)
Soft Landing In Store For Shopping Nets Sep 13, 2009
George said that QVC currently has several interactive functions in the United Kingdom such as an ability to navigate from live shows to delayed programming and even to product-specific shows like a beauty channel that he would like to move to the U.S. On the mobile front, QVC is readying an iPhone app and already has some mobile service in the U.S. it is more pronounced in Japan, where mobile accounts for about 8% of sales. Although there are obvious similarities both are trying... (Multichannel News)
An App Store for the Enterprise? Sep 12, 2009
"As the provider of a sophisticated mobile service for business users, AppCentral will enable us to reach an untapped market for mobile applications: the enterprise," said Terry Hughes, Widality's president and CMO in a statement. "At last, corporations can deploy and manage mobile applications like ours thanks to AppCentral's securitization technology.". (SmallBusinessComputing)
NTT DOCOMO to Launch Public Tender Offer for Germany's net mobile Sep 11, 2009
"net mobile generally welcomes the tender offer. DOCOMO's extensive know-how and expertise in advanced mobile services will help net mobile broaden its service portfolio," said Theodor Niehues, CEO and Chairman of the management board of net mobile ... NTT DOCOMO is the world's leading mobile operator and provider of advanced mobile services ... The company serves over 54 million customers in Japan, including 48 million using i-mode, the world's most popular mobile e-mail/Internet platform, and... (JCN Network, Japan)
China News 2009.09.07 Sep 9, 2009
Their cooperation would focus on infrastructure and equipment purchase, mobile service platforms, research and development, and service provision to multinational clients. Automobile stimulus package. (Xinhuanet, China)
Spotify Goes Live on the Apple and Android Platforms Sep 9, 2009
The mobile service is available in France, Spain, Norway, Sweden and the U.K., but not yet in the U.S.. The Spotify mobile application is being made available to premium subscribers who pay a monthly or annual rate. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
JDSU Receives Global Roaming Quality Certification From the GSMA Sep 8, 2009
JDSU RoamerNet Managed Service is Certified for Ensuring Mobile Service Quality for Operators Worldwide ... "JDSU is honored to have received such a distinguished certification in the industry from the GSMA. This underscores the success of RoamerNet at building confidence among operators that the mobile services they deliver, such as , , , and USDPA, are of impeccable quality," said David Opsahl, vice president of Global Services, JDSU Communications Test and Measurement business segment. (PR Newswire)
Ruumz adds a mobile web portal to its site Sep 8, 2009
We are trying to reach a wider audience by providing a mobile service with many applications that will be useful to Malaysians. he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Apple's stores dodge recession Sep 7, 2009
The only items they're more reluctant to cut spending on than mobile service are prescription and over-the-counter medicines. Wolf credits the stores for being as much about service as shopping. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, Fujitsu, NEC, Nokia Siemens Networks and DOCOMO Develop Technical Specifications for Value-Added IMS Network Services Sep 7, 2009
NTT DOCOMO is the world's leading mobile operator and provider of advanced mobile services. The company serves over 55 million customers in Japan, including 48 million using i-mode(TM), the world's most popular mobile e-mail/Internet platform, and 50 million using FOMA(TM), the world's original 3G mobile service based on W-CDMA. As a leader in the development of cutting-edge mobile technologies, DOCOMO is continually expanding the role of mobile phones as versatile and highly personalized... (JCN Network, Japan)
China Unicom,Telefonica to swap $1 bln in shares Sep 7, 2009
Their cooperation would focus on infrastructure and equipment purchase, mobile service platforms, research and development, and service provision to multinational clients, according to the deal. Editor: Yan. (Xinhuanet, China)
Motorola to sink or swim on Android phones Sep 5, 2009
Should the initial reaction to Motorola's devices be as strong, the company could have a good chance of luring back consumers, investors and mobile service providers, analysts say. Bat wings are back'Motorola turned to Google for phone software because its own strength has been in hardware. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Free Happy minutes Sep 4, 2009
KUALA LUMPUR: The Happy prepaid mobile service is giving its customers every reason to be happy by giving away 1,000,000 free minutes in talk time from now till Oct 23. Twenty top callers will win 1,000 free minutes each day during this period. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
Facebook 'friends' for sale Sep 4, 2009
Meanwhile, Facebook said Thursday its Mobile service reached a milestone -- more than 65 million users. Eight months ago Facebook Mobile had 20 million users, the company said. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Netbook Fail: Nokia Booklet Sports a Big-Laptop Price Sep 3, 2009
That means it has a long and stable relationship with the mobile service providers and it can leverage those relationships to offer subsidized netbooks just as mobile service carriers offer subsidized mobile phone devices. Nokia may find that the competition is even tougher in the subsidized netbook market though. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Google, Baidu do battle in China's 3G frontier Sep 3, 2009
That was certainly the case in Japan, where the amount of Internet traffic generated by cellphones is almost the same as that generated by PCs in Japan, which has been running 3G mobile services since 2001 ... Google's determination to profit from the expected surge in 3G mobile Internet use is demonstrated by its recent move to promote its mobile service (g. (Asia Times Online)
GSMA Announces comScore as UK Partner for Mobile Media Metrics Initiative Sep 2, 2009
This joint action by the UK operators will create a unique market research tool that will drive the growth of mobile media to the benefit of consumers, mobile service developers and the broader media industries. "comScore has been a dedicated and effective partner in developing a technical solution for MMM that both meets the measurement needs of the media industry and fully respects the privacy of consumers," said Henry Stevens, Director Media and Entertainment, GSMA. "comScore has combined... (Canada Newswire)
Why the iPhone Will Change the Chinese Phone Market Sep 2, 2009
But a deal announced on Aug. 28 by China Unicom, the country's second largest mobile service provider, will make the phone available to hundreds of millions of mainland consumers, opening a huge new market to Apple. China now has nearly 700 million mobile phones in use, almost as many as the next two largest mobile-phone nations India and the U.S. combined. (Time.com)
Vivendi: Solid First Half 2009 Sep 1, 2009
Comments by Jean-Bernard Lvy, CEO of Vivendi: "Vivendi delivered a very solid performance in the first half of 2009 in a tough environment. The Group is successfully weathering the current economic slowdown, which is having a real but limited impact. Vivendi is unique thanks to its subscription-based model, leadership in its markets and high-quality, innovative, creative products and services. Our businesses are young and enjoy substantial growth opportunities due notably to the digital... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Pet Vet discounts offered Aug 31, 2009
Since the mobile service began in October 2007, more than 3,800 surgeries have been performed. "Our mission is to reduce the number of unwanted animals being born and to stop the killing of dogs and cats," said Becky Wilson, Volusia County Animal Control Services director. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
State government fixes Aug 28, 2009
Consumers of access fixed-mobile substitution only use a mobile service and have no fixed-line access. Usage FMS users still retain their fixed-line access. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
* Microsoft unveils feature phones Aug 26, 2009
Microsoft teamed with Blue Label Telecoms to make OneApp part of a new mibli mobile service to be offered free in South Africa, Mital said. Were particularly excited by the technologys capacity to transform nearly any cellphone into a highly sophisticated, cost-effective and user-friendly transactional device, Levy said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
New rep will focus on infrastructure and welfare needs Aug 26, 2009
He said he would soon start a mobile service centre to reach out to constituents, especially those living in remote areas. News Poll. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Microsoft OneApp Targets Mobile Cloud Aug 26, 2009
In South Africa, OneApp will be available through Blue Label Telecoms as part of the upcoming release of the operator's mibli consumer mobile service. On the list of apps that feature-phone users can run are Facebook, Twitter, Windows Live Messenger and Mobile Wallet. (Datamation)
Apple Highest Grossing Retailer on Fifth Avenue as iPhone Defies Recession Aug 25, 2009
The only items theyre more reluctant to cut spending on than mobile service are prescription and over-the- counter medicines. Wolf credits the stores for being as much about service as shopping. (Bloomberg)
Green Bay hires first black police officer Aug 24, 2009
The bespoke mobile service will be made available to frontline officers at South Yorkshire Police in October this year. The software allows officers to access police records to identify a person, vehicle or location and complete forms, such as Stop and Account - an instance where a police officer stops a member of the public to question their behaviour but does not search the individual. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Mobile service helps immigrants in Victoria Aug 23, 2009
VICTORIA, Texas (AP) - More than 250 immigrants in Victoria obtained their passport or identification card during a visit of the mobile service of the Mexican consulate ... Speaking in Spanish, a consulate official, Alvaro Cardenas, said the mobile service travels on Saturdays to reach out and assist people who can not make it to their main office in Houston. (KSLA.com, LA)
Nokia Rolling out Micro Finance for Mobile Handsets in India Aug 20, 2009
Mobile service operators and handset makers are targeting India's rural market as the next big opportunity. The rural market is however low margin and geographically dispersed, Kamlesh Bhatia, a principal research analyst at Gartner, said last month. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Survey: iPhone owners love Apple's smartphone, hate AT&T Aug 20, 2009
But the poll also revealed major dissatisfaction with AT&T, the lone mobile service provider allowed to sell calling plans for the iPhone in the U.S.. When asked to name their top dislikes about the iPhone, 32% named iPhone lock-in with AT&T, while 23% pegged AT&T's calling and data coverage, service quality and service speed. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Founder says mobile tire service is all about convenience Aug 16, 2009
He recalls seeing an ad for Giant Glass, the mobile service that replaces broken car windshields, on TV while he was waiting for his new tires. It hit me like a ton of bricks: If you can replace a windshield on a freezing January day out of a truck, you could probably change a tire, he says. (Boston Globe)
