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Cellphone charges while travelling can mount Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:48AMInternational roaming fees charged by wireless firms can be very expensive and difficult to predict, according to an investigation by CBC-TV's Marketplace.
Ashleigh Hall: 'one mistake' cost teenager her life Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:46AMAshleigh Hall told her mother she was going to sleep at a friend's house when she arranged a secret rendezvous with a stranger posing as a teenage boy on an internet social networking site.
Mobile phone firms' pledge to cut number of masts after merger Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:42AMPeople opposed to the proliferation of mobile phone masts are to get an unexpected benefit from the confirmed merger of Orange and T-Mobile.
Gemalto's Innovative Machine-to-Machine Solution Receives "2009 SmartGrid Product of the Year" Award from TMC.com Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:00AMAMSTERDAM----Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, today announced that its MASSIM solution has received a 2009 SmartGrid Product of the Year Award from Technology Marketing Corporation and Intelligent Communications Partners.
Etisalat still upbeat on expansion into Iraq Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 10:45PM08 March 2010 Etisalat, the UAE's largest telecommunications operator, plans to expand into Iraq after making an offer to acquire one of its three mobile operators, Korek Telecom.
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-08 02:59 Seoul shares rise helped by telcos, steel issues Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:27PMBy Jungyoun Park
China Mobile allowed to set up Taiwanese subsidiary Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:21AMThe government yesterday said it had approved China Mobile Communications Corp’s (中國移動) application to set up a subsidiary in Taiwan, making it the first Chinese telecoms firm to establish a foothold here.
Mix of laws drives texters to distraction Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:59AMWhat's a life worth? In Iowa, maybe as little as $US1000.
Broadband Plan Winners And Losers Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:40AMAnalysts are already identifying companies that will benefit--or not--from the FCC's upcoming multibillion-dollar plan.
South Africa Telecommunications Report Q1 2010 - New Market Report Published Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:59AMThe Q110 update on the South African telecommunications market contains newly revised and extended forecasts for the country's fixed-line, broadband and mobile telephony markets.
India's Telecom Giant Bharti Heads West Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:49AMSunil Mittal's African adventure.
Kyodo economic news summary -3-+ Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:26AM---------- China targets GDP growth at 8%, CPI rise of about 3% for 2010 BEIJING - Economic restructuring, runaway housing prices and a widening rural-urban income gap were among pressing issues ...
Skype gets into Nokia smartphones Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:18AMInternet telephony firm Skype took a second major leap into the wireless market in just a few weeks, unveiling software from top phone maker Nokia Oyj which could run on more than 200 million smartphones around the world.
Research and Markets: India Mobile Services Market Outlook, with Forecast of Mobile VAS Apps and Content Market 2010 ... Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:52AMDUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "India Mobile Services Market Outlook, with Forecast of Mobile VAS Apps and Content Market 2010 - 2014" report to their offering.
Telcos retain spectrum Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:23AMThe three big mobile phone operators will be able to hold on to their existing spectrum without facing an auction process, the government says.
Cloudmark(R) Secures $23 Million in Growth Equity Funding From Summit Partners and Nokia Growth Partners Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:13AMMessaging Security Leader Closes Funding to Acquire Acclaimed Message Processor Company
DGAP-News: Entropic Communications to Co-Present at the MoCA(R) Technology Summit at Cable Congress Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:10AMDissemination of a Corporate News, transmitted by DGAP - a company of EquityStory AG. The issuer / publisher is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
Innocomm shows Android phone with analog TV Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:09AMInnocomm plans to launch its first handset with Google's Android mobile operating system and an analog TV receiver by June.
EU cracks down on "bill shock" roaming horror stories Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:09AMHeard the one about the German tourist who downloaded a TV program in France and got whacked with a €46 000 mobile Internet bill? How about the UK student who racked up almost £8,000 in roaming data charges in two months? Hopefully these stories will surface less often thanks to the latest move by the European Union. As of Monday, EU-governed mobile companies must offer their wandering customers ...
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-02 14:44 UPDATE 1-Algeria treats telecom firms equally - finance min Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:14AMALGIERS, March 2 (Reuters) - Algeria makes no distinction between telecom firms operating in the north African country, official news agency APS cited its finance minister as saying in reference to a tax claim against Egypt's Orascom Telecom. A senior Algerian government official told Reuters last month that Algiers wanted Orascom to relinquish ownership of Algeria's top mobile phone operator ...
EU caps roaming charges for mobile internet surfers Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:03AMMobile phone customers can control how much they want to spend on surfing the internet while travelling within the European Union (EU). Under new roaming rules introduced by the European Commission, mobile phone operators have to offer their customers a cut-off facility to protect them from ‘bill shocks'.
Telco software groups line up facing Google, Apple Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:39AMHELSINKI - Two telecom operator-backed mobile software groups signalled closer co-operation on Tuesday as carriers face increasing competition from the new rivals Google and Apple.
Funtalk China Holdings Limited Reports Fiscal 2010 Third Quarter... Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:13AMChina -based retailer and distributor of wireless communications devices, accessories and content, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third fiscal quarter 2010 ended
Cellcom Q4 profit rises, analysts cool on 2010 Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 7:57AM* Q4 EPS 2.75 shekels vs forecast of 2.60
Reportlinker Adds Near Field Communications (2010-2015), the Future of Retail-Payments from a Technological and Market ... Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 7:36AMReportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:
Telcos warn over spectrum price Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 7:07AMThe mobile phone industry is talking down the price to be paid for premium spectrum space soon to become available.
EU caps roaming prices to prevent shock bills Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 7:06AMHorrific mobile roaming bills should be a thing of the past in Europe, thanks to a new cap on charges. read more
Mobile phones may become cheaper as duty on chargers cut Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:40AMMobile handsets could be marginally cheaper with the Finance Minister announcing tax exemptions for chargers, batteries and accessories.
Pakistan eyes five billion dollars in foreign investment Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 1:54AMISLAMABAD: Pakistan aims to attract foreign investment worth five billion dollars this year, but needs to tackle reform, maximise anaemic growth and stem rampant violence to clinch its ambitious target.
Abhisit vows to accelerate government stimulus steps Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 9:53PMThe government will accelerate stimulus measures with the goal to push economic growth to more than 4.7% for the year, according to Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva.
Q+A’s Paul Holmes Interviews Telecom CEO Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:05PMQ+A’s Paul Holmes Interviews Telecom CEO, Paul Reynolds. The interview has been transcribed below. Q+A is repeated on TVNZ 7 at 9.10pm on Sunday nights and 10.10am and 2.10pm on Mondays.
India must be ready to ‘correct’ budget if fiscal goal is at risk Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:36PMIndia ’s government must be prepared to take “corrective steps” to achieve its fiscal deficit-reduction target for next year should its budget assumptions start falling through, an aide to the prime minister said.
India to Be Ready to ‘Correct’ Budget If Fiscal Target at Risk Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 12:58PMIndia’s government must be ready to take “corrective steps” to achieve its fiscal deficit- reduction target for next year should its budget assumptions start falling through, an aide to the prime minister said.
India Must Be Ready to ‘Correct’ Budget If Fiscal Goal at Risk Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 7:44AMFeb. 27 (Bloomberg) -- India’s government must be prepared to take “corrective steps” to achieve its fiscal deficit- reduction target for next year should its budget assumptions start falling through, an aide to the prime minister said.
Seven rulings in abuse-of-power cases to benefit Shin Corp Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:00AMThe nine judges ruled unanimously that the defendant concealed his holding of 1.41 million shares in Shin Corp through nominees, such as his children and other relatives.
Appna Bazaar Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 12:31AMIndian software developers have quickly learnt the rules of the game. Close to 2 lakh desis are registered with just one app forum. That’s formidable - and it’s just the beginning.
Smartphone now takes a bite at Apple Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 12:21AMI HARDLY tackle the subject of IT in this column. The main reason is that I’m not exactly tech savvy. However, as my work revolves around computers and telecommunication gadgets, I have been forced (or shall I say I force myself) to be regularly updated on the latest in the IT sector.
Talking up the market Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 10:33PMUPSTARTS Apple and Android went backstage at the world's biggest cellphone gathering in Barcelona, Spain, last week, as the veterans took the spotlight.
O2 resists iPhone challenge from Orange Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 8:04PMO2 has outsold Orange in the sale of iPhones at Xmas, the mobile phone firm claims. Photograph: TOBY MELVILLE/REUTERS O2 sold more iPhones in the UK than
The popularity problem Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 6:14PMWhat's the solution for mobile phone operators struggling with demands on congested networks?
Correction with caution Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:08PMThe following are excerpts from Part B (tax proposals) of Pranab Mukherjee’s budget speech. I mentioned last year, that the income tax return forms should be simple and user friendly.
Fifa warns of fake World Cup tickets being sold on the internet Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:13PMThousands of fake or bogus tickets for the football World Cup this summer in South Africa are being sold on websites including Gumtree for many times their face value, an investigation by The Times has found.
Skype withdraws support for Windows Mobile Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:54PMUnable to deliver consistent experience.
India Aims to Shrink Budget Gap as Growth Quickens (Update2) Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:28AMFeb. 26 (Bloomberg) -- India’s government pledged to shrink its budget deficit by more than one percentage point of gross domestic product this year from the highest level since 1994, spurring a rally in the nation’s stocks.
This week on Marketplace Middle East Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:21AMIn focus -- Lebanon's building boom
Turkcell Q4 net profit down 50 pct on impairments Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:07AM* Belarus asset write-offs, legal reserves hit net income
Vodafone fastest in UK for mobile web browsing Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:46AMTest commissioned by O2 backs competitor Vodafone has been named the UK's fastest network for browsing the web on a mobile phone, says SIRODA. The survey, which was commissioned by O2, also named O2 as the fastest mobile network when it came to downloading music files.
India May Struggle to Cut Budget Gap on Spending, Rogers Says Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:20AMIndia’s government may struggle to trim its budget deficit and achieve 10 percent economic growth as it fails to rein in spending, investor Jim Rogers said.
They're here: Cheap Android smartphones Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:16AMNew low-cost smartphones running Google's Android software have been launched in Taiwan recently and the good news is they should start showing up just about everywhere soon.
Where does Palm go from here? Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:11AMSmartphone industry pundits wonder whether Palm Inc. can survive another year, given Palm's guidance that its smartphone sales failed to meet expectations.