Curve 8520: A nifty communicator Nov 9, 2009
Speaking of limited functions, it also does not come with a GPS which means the Curve 8520 will not be able to pinpoint your exact location but only give a vague idea of where you are based on telecommunication towers. And the biggest downer of all the Curve 8520 does not have 3G. The EDGE network is alright, since the e-mail messages still reach you and applications connect and refresh quite fast but there have been times when the it has problems getting EDGE signal while in a building. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Britain Tuesday published correspondence with the Scottish government to refute allegations that the Lockerbie bomber's release was linked to a trade deal.• UK minister: no deal on Lockerbie bomber Sep 2, 2009
Fueled by bone-dry brush and soaring temperatures, the wildfire, known as Station Fire, was also burning close to Mount Wilson, which hosts a historic observatory and an array of telecommunication towers used by TV and radio stations and public safety agencies. Nearly all of the 22 Los Angeles TV stations transmit signals via those towers, and so do more than two-thirds of the region's FM radio stations. (Xinhuanet, China)
WiMAX kicks off in Sarawak Apr 2, 2009
As it would be very costly for REDtone to rent government-owned Sacofa telecommunication towers for its WiMAX services, he said the company had appealed to Sacofa to lower the charges to enable it to pass the savings to consumers through more competitive packages. Copyright. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Tower Plan in Woodbury Mar 13, 2009
" There will be space on the pole and compound for future use by other carriers. Space also would be provided for any emergency communications for the town. ATd a technical re--port with the town and the first selectman in October 2008, according to Mr. Fisher. AT mailed notices to the abutting property owners about the applicant's intent to file an application with the Connecticut Siting Council in late January. Under federal law, towns have no jurisdiction over the siting of telecommunication... (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Garbage pick-up on table at Mt. Lake City Council meeting Mar 12, 2009
The public hearing dealt with a pair of new city ordinances, one on swimming pools, the second with telecommunication towers. Both ordinances were approved. (Mt. Lake Observer/Advocate, MN)
War on billboards Feb 18, 2009
THE Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) is all set to declare war on illegal billboards, posters, buntings, banners and telecommunication towers in the city. Kuala Lumpur mayor Datuk Ahmad Fuad Ismail said the Housing and Local Government Ministrys Town and Country Planning Department had finalised a set of guidelines to be used as a reference for all billboard applications and approvals for local authorities nationwide. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
