News, Features, Events
Toshiba showcases mini netbook NB300 and Qosmio F60.
www.bi-me.com— Toshiba Computer Systems Division brings its latest laptop products for the modern digital lifestyle with its newly launched Toshiba mini netbook NB300 and Toshiba Qosmio F60… Continue…
Kenyan operators tackle growth with dual SIM handsets
www.itnewsafrica.com — Kenyan operators are considering introducing more dual SIM handsets that will support both CDMA and GSM networks, in a bid to increase their subscriber bases and revenues… Continue…
Telekom Malaysia to launch high-speed broadband service 24 March
www.totaltele.com — Telekom Malaysia Bhd. said Wednesday it will launch its next generation high-speed broadband, or HSBB, services on March 24… Continue…
Vmax launches with $63m Wimax network
www.telecomasia.net — Taiwan’s newest operator, Vmax, has opened its NT$2 billion ($63 million) Wimax network with an ad-based service to taxis and bargain-priced netbooks… Continue…
Coming soon: phone that sees through buildings
www.telecomasia.net — A mobile phone that can see through walls or around corners could be just a year away, according to Australian researchers… Continue…
Verizon holding capex spending steady for 2010
www.fiercewireless.com — Verizon Communications CFO John Killian said the telecom firm will keep its capital expenditures roughly flat in 2010, a sign Verizon Wireless’ LTE network buildout is not putting undue strain on the company’s resources… Continue…
Nortel’s LTE patents generating big interest
www.fiercewireless.com — As Nortel Networks mulls what to do with its valuable LTE intellectual property, the vultures are beginning to circle… Continue…
Cisco teases networking announcement, stock soars
www.telecomseurope.net — Cisco stocks have enjoyed their biggest boost in over a year, as markets prepare for the firm to unveil a major networking deal later today… Continue…
Laptops and Smart Phones - the Most Common Mobile Computing Products Used by CXOs in Europe
www.cellular-news.com — Laptops and smart phones are the mobile computing products most commonly used by European chief executive officers (CXOs). However, web-based collaboration tools, valuable particularly for business travel, are gradually gaining importance. Mobile-based applications, both location-based and multimedia contents, are relatively new concepts offering significant potential for service providers… Continue…
Mobile managed services expected to move US$3.96bn by 2014 - Regional
bnamericas.com — Mobile managed services in Latin America are expected to generate revenues of US$3.96bn by 2014, accounting for approximately 13% of the global managed services market, British consultancy firm Informa Telecoms & Media senior analyst Paul Merry told BNamericas… Continue…
Mexican Network to Enable PrePay Top-Ups from the USA
www.cellular-news.com — Mexico’s dominant mobile network operator, Telcel is to enable prepay top-ups from the USA via a deal with MoreMagic Solutions. From 46,000 Western Union Agent locations throughout the United States, as well as additional international retail locations, or the web, a customer can purchase a gift of prepaid airtime, or transfer electronic airtime, to a Telcel phone… Continue…
Israeli Networks Face Base Station Planning Headache
www.cellular-news.com — Israel’s mobile networks face delays in deploying base stations after a planning law waiver was cancelled by the Minister of Interior, Eli Yishai. The waiver only applied to small antennas mounted on existing buildings, but was vital for boosting urban coverage… Continue…
Afghan Networks Fined by the Regulator
www.cellular-news.com — Afghanistan’s telecoms regulator, the Afghanistan Telecom Regulatory Authority (ATRA) has imposed fines on the country’s three mobile networks for missing performance standards… Continue…
East Africa Com 2010, 400% growth in registrations
www.itnewsafrica.com — East Africa Com 2010 Congress, to be held on 27-28 April 2010 in Nairobi, Kenya, has so far registered a record breaking number of delegates, with over 140 operators confirming their presence and an amazing 400% growth in responses compared to last year’s event… Continue…
Qtel announces major initiative to improve indoor 3G signal strength
www.bi-me.com — Qtel confirmed that it is trialling innovative new technologies in Qatar that will greatly improve mobile signal strength in homes and small offices around the country.. Continue…
More than 75% of people see Internet as a right
www.totaltele.com — More than three-quarters of people across the world believe access to the Internet is a fundamental right, a poll carried out for the BBC indicated Monday… Continue…
