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Communication News ->Telecommunication
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Nokia provides Lonely Planet maps on cell phones
Nokia and travel information company Lonely Planet said Tuesday they are joining forces to sell maps and city guides that can be accessed on mobile phones.
topix.net Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:36:56 GMT
Car buyers' satisfaction with US brands stumbles
U.S. car buyers are growing less satisfied with their purchases from domestic automakers while their Asian and European competitors continue to improve, according to a recent survey.Consumer satisfaction with U.S. auto brands slipped as Lexus and BMW tied for first place, followed by Toyota and Honda, according to the University of Michigan's American Customer Satisfaction Index released Tuesday.General Motors Corp.'s Buick and Cadillac brands, and Ford Motor Co.'s Lincoln and Mercury lines, fell from their No. 2 perch at a time when U.S. companies are struggling to outshine their competitors and reverse their shrinking sales and market share.
topix.net Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:14:44 GMT
Canada launch set for RIM's BlackBerry Bold
TORONTO - Rogers Communications Inc , the owner of Canada's biggest wireless carrier, will start offering Research In Motion Ltd's new BlackBerry Bold on Thursday, the telecom firm said.The Bold is RIM's ...
topix.net Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:11:07 GMT
Apple posts iPhone 2 update but problems remain
Apple updated the iPhone's software Monday afternoon, but according to first reports posted to the company's support forum, the new 2.0.2 firmware has not fixed users' 3G reception problems.
Infoworld.com Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:09:26 GMT
FCC moves to publicize digital TV switch-over
By Peter KaplanWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. communications regulators will be fanning out around the country during the next six months to inform television viewers about the upcoming switch-over to digital TV.Members of the Federal Communications Commission will appear at meetings and other public events in 80 cities around the United States in an effort to publicize the switch to digital signals from traditional analog service on February 17, the agency said on Monday."We intend to take whatever actions are necessary to try to continue to minimize the burden that's going to be placed on average consumers around the country," FCC Chairman Kevin Martin said at a briefing.
topix.net Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:04:45 GMT
Elephant Talk to enter Turkish market
In addition to providing its telecom services to the local market, Elephant Talk will also use this latest addition to service its current customer base wanting to expand into new and emerging markets.
DMeurope.com Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EST
Huawei embarks on ALL IP European roadshow
The equipment on show includes Huawei's NE Series, PTN Series, ME60 and RM9000, as well as security and storage products.
DMeurope.com Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EST
Alca-Lu to build Atlantic-Mediterranean segment of EIG submarine cable network
The Europe India Gateway is the first direct, high-bandwidth optical-fibre submarine cable system from the United Kingdom to India.
DMeurope.com Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EST
Sonera to simplify pricing scheme for fixed voice traffic
Come September and consumer customers subscribing to Sonera's fixed network services will be able to place international calls to Sweden for the price of a domestic long-distance call.
DMeurope.com Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EST
Turkcell to acquire 80% stake in BeST
Turkcell has signed a sale and purchase agreement to acquire an 80 per cent stake in Belarusian Telecommunications Network.
DMeurope.com Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EST
KPN, ZTE join forces for mobile data connectivity in the Netherlands
Following the partnership with KPN in the Netherlands, ZTE expects to announce the availability of its data cards in other European countries, including Germany and Belgium.
DMeurope.com Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EST
VimpelCom issues Ruble bonds of approximately $428m
The proceeds of the offering will be used for the development and expansion of VimpelCom's networks, including through possible acquisitions or investments in existing operators, and to repay indebtedness.
DMeurope.com Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EST
GM to Offer Employee Pricing to Everyone
General Motors Corp. on Tuesday will announce it is offering employee pricing to everyone as it tries to clear out its remaining inventory of 2008 vehicles.
topix.net Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:56:02 GMT
Cincinnati Bell renews Convergys contract
Convergys Inc. said Monday that Cincinnati Bell has renewed its contract with the company for five years, with two one-year renewal options.
topix.net Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:39:50 GMT
Android SDK update arrives from Google at last
Following some developer complaints of slow progress, Google on Monday released an updated version of the Android software development kit as well as a timeline for future releases.
Infoworld.com Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:51:54 GMT
Google launches white spaces campaign
Google hopes a new Web site will help convince the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to allow a new generation of wireless broadband devices to connect via unused television spectrum.
Infoworld.com Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:04:16 GMT
Android phone could come in November
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission released documents on Monday that may indicate that the first Android phone will hit the U.S. market in November.
Infoworld.com Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:53:54 GMT
Beijing Olympics by the numbers
If nothing else, China is a country of superlatives: biggest, largest, oldest, most. As China racks up gold in Beijing with just under a week to go in the Olympics, the medal count isn't the only place where China posts the top numbers.
Infoworld.com Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:51:34 GMT
Dell, Intel cut out Microsoft
Dell, Intel, and their partners announced this week new technologies that represent major leaps forward for mobility. The companies seem to have discovered the secret to making such bold leaps: Cut Microsoft out of the deal.
Infoworld.com Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:37:50 GMT
Google says thanks for Android petition
After 219 developers signed a petition asking for more information about Android's progress, Google offered a two-sentence reply saying thanks.
Infoworld.com Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:02:17 GMT
Lawmakers urge FCC to move forward with 'free' plan
The clock is ticking on the U.S. Federal Communications Commission's free wireless broadband proposal, with organizations on both sides of the debate stepping up their arguments.
infoworld.com Mon, 11 Aug 2008 22:51:50 GMT
Researcher reveals critical Java bugs in Nokia phones
A pair of critical vulnerabilities in Sun Microsystems Inc.'s Java technology for mobile devices could be used by hackers to surreptitiously make calls, record conversations, and access information on Nokia Series 40 cell phones, a Polish researcher said Monday.
infoworld.com Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:06:23 GMT
Delivering aid in a digital world
With mobile banking taking off around much of the developing world, how long will it be before international aid is delivered electronically? Sound crazy? If you think so, you might be surprised to hear that it's already started happening.
infoworld.com Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:40:07 GMT
DC Area Needs DTV Education
The Federal Communications Commission has identified the Washington region as a high priority area for educational outreach about the switch to digital television.
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