Cell Phone Digest

Ericsson To Take Day-to-Day Control of Sprint's CDMA and iDEN Networks

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:14:05 PDT

Sprint today announced a unique wireless and wireline network services agreement with Ericsson. The companies agreed to a 7-year deal that gives Ericsson day-to-day operational control of Sprint's CDMA and iDEN Networks.

Amazon.com Launches AmazonWireless.com - Online Cell Phone Store

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:01:52 PDT

Amazon.com, Inc. today announced the beta launch of AmazonWireless.com, a new Web site offering cell phones and service plans, easy shopping without rebate hassles and free 2-Day Shipping on a broad selection of phones from AT&T and Verizon Wireless.

Microsoft to Launch the Zune HD this Fall to Battle the Apple iPod Touch

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:36:44 PDT

Microsoft will be launching the Zune HD this fall. This sets the stage for a battle with Apple’s iPod Touch. The Zune HD will be the first touchscreen portable media player to feature an OLED (organic light emitting diode) display.

Teimlo Seeking Marketer: Apply Only By Text Messaging

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:23:54 PDT

This is interesting! Teimlo, a mobile phone content provider based in Usk in South Wales, wants to hire a marketer, however, they are only taking job applications by text message.

Syncmate Syncs Mac and Windows Mobile Devices - Enter Contest for Free License

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:52:44 PDT

If you one of those Mac users who own Windows Mobile phones, you've probably encountered the problem of an impossibility of syncing those devices easily.

PC World Finds Sprint Network More Reliable than Verizon and AT&T in 13 Cities

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 05:16:23 PDT

A 3G comparison test by PC World found Sprint as the more reliable network over Verizon and AT&T in 13 cities examined by the magazine, providing further support for Sprint's most dependable 3G network claim.

Wireless Operators to Spend $3.3 Billion Building LTE Base Stations in 2011

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 05:07:37 PDT

LTE, ABI Research, wireless operators, $3.3 billion, Long Term Evolution, base stations, 2011

Nokia Introduces the Rugged Nokia 3720 Classic

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:51:22 PDT

Nokia today introduced the new Nokia 3720 classic, an IP-54 certified mobile phone designed to resist water, dust and shock.

Search Your PC Via Mobile Phone with myCopernic on the Go!

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:34:22 PDT

Copernic Inc., a search software company, today announced the availability of myCopernic on the Go! It's the first service available from the myCopernic personal search portal.

IMS Research: Is 2009 the Year that Mobile Money Take Off?

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:33:53 PDT

Announcements and investments made in the first half of this year provide plenty of evidence that companies are now ready to seriously back mobile money services.

Ready Wireless to Launch New Unlimited Voice Plan

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:55:18 PDT

Ready Wireless, LLC announced today that it has launched a new Unlimited voice plan. The new plans are being introduced throughout the summer into existing Ready Mobile retailers.

CLEAR to Showcase 4G WiMax Service in Las Vegas Ahead of Launch

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:45:42 PDT

Clearwire Communications, LLC, an operating subsidiary of Clearwire Corporation, today announced an opportunity for members of the media and industry analysts to preview CLEARs 4G service in Las Vegas on July 20 & 21, 2009, ahead of the company's official market launch event on the evening of July 21.

Trimble Outdoors Launches GPS Navigation App for T-Mobile Android G1

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:32:55 PDT

Trimble makes it easier and more fun for fans of the T-Mobile G1 to take a hike, climb a mountain or reel in the big one by using the power of their phone's Global Positioning System (GPS) technology.

LTE Next Gen Networks to Exceed 100 Million Subscribers by 2014

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:19:33 PDT

According to a new report from Juniper Research, the number of LTE next generation networks is set to grow significantly with the number of subscribers exceeding 100 million by 2014.

AT&T Expands TeleNav Track GPS Services to Run on More Devices

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:07:47 PDT

AT&T and TeleNav, Inc. today announced the expansion of TeleNav Track from AT&T, a GPS-enabled mobile resource management (MRM) service for mobile business customers.