Nordic countries connecting meters to GPRS
Posted on 20-May-2005 22:34 News, GPRS
At least 5 million electricity meters will be connected to GPRS networks in the Nordic region by 2010, according to a new report released.

Nokia launches new high-end mobile phone: Nokia 8800
Posted on 8-Apr-2005 07:39 News, GPRS
Nokia used modern watchmaking and jewelry techniques to create a new high end phone, so distinctive that it comes with an exclusive audio accompaniment, including signature ringtone "Dharma", by composer Ryuichi Sakamoto.

Vodafone Australia offering unlimited GPRS traffic for AU$50
Posted on 13-Oct-2004 20:58 News, GPRS
Unlimited traffic is conditional to fair use policy, and it's available to current users as well new accounts.

Vodafone launches special tariff for telematics applications
Posted on 24-Aug-2004 00:26 News, GPRS
A basic monthly fee of EUR 9.28 including one megabyte for machine to machine communications (M2M).

UEFA Euro 2004 video on mobile phones
Posted on 11-Jun-2004 19:39 News, GPRS
Three O’clock Ltd. launches free international video magazine service for mobile phones, including special coverage of UEFA Euro 2004.

There's no mobile killer application, for now
Posted on 21-May-2004 21:09 News, GPRS
According to a report published by IDC, mobile consumer applications will drive the take-up of data and generate traffic and revenues for mobile operators.

Vodafone to launch music service in Germany
Posted on 22-Mar-2004 22:52 News, GPRS
The mobile operator will use Java DRM developed by Secure Digital Container (SDC).

Walt Disney Internet Group announces global content distribution agreement with Vodafone
Posted on 2-Mar-2004 08:06 News, GPRS
Content to be available in 14 international markets where Vodafone live! is present.

Digital reporters use wireless technology to cover elections in the US
Posted on 3-Feb-2004 12:40 News, GPRS
The Wireless Election Connection is a joint effort by The Ifra Newsplex at the University of South Carolina and Cingular Wireless.

SFR to use Wapaka WAP browser to show off Vodafone live!
Posted on 28-Jan-2004 20:54 News, GPRS
French operator SFR will use the Java based WAP browser as a promotional material and support for call centre.

Sierra Wireless brings GSM/GPRS card for O2
Posted on 28-Jan-2004 20:16 News, GPRS
British mobile operator O2 to sell branded GSM/GPRS PC card.

Mobile data subscribers top the 100 million mark
Posted on 27-Jan-2004 20:02 News, GPRS
Japan and Korea led the worldwide mobile data subscribers figure past the 100 million mark in September 2003, according to EMC.

More than one million 'O2 Active' users driving demand for mobile data
Posted on 20-Dec-2003 09:24 News, GPRS
British O2 reports an increase of 50% on WAP page downloads, mainly because of its lifestyle on-line service O2 Active. Video and music streaming coming to O2 mobile phones in 2004.

Siemens Information and Communication Mobile (Siemens mobile) launches the DRM Music Player
Posted on 25-Nov-2003 19:48 News, GPRS
The company annunced the portable music player at the same time O2 started providing a wireless music download service based on the device. Other mobile operators to follow.

Vodafone live! coming to Belgium via Proximus
Posted on 25-Nov-2003 07:55 News, GPRS
The Belgium operator will offer services to Vodafone users roaming in Belgium and live! from 2004.

O2 launches its mobile music download service
Posted on 24-Nov-2003 20:59 News, GPRS
Users can download music directly to O2 DMP (Digital Music Player) using a mobile phone.

Vodafone creates a Live! mini site for Robbie Williams fans
Posted on 23-Nov-2003 11:12 News, GPRS
Do things you never thought possible with Robbie Williams….. Let Vodafone live! entertain you with exclusive Robbie Williams content.

MTV Espana to distribute content via Vodafone, Telefonica and Amena
Posted on 16-Nov-2003 10:58 News, GPRS
Content distribution company Aspiro signed an agreement with MTV España to become MTV España's technical provider of music content to mobile phones.

Swisscom Mobile first to launch Ericsson's and Sony Music's M-USE
Posted on 15-Nov-2003 10:17 News, GPRS
M-USE is an integral part of Swisscom Mobile's Vodafone Live! portal which was launched at the same time. The M-USE service offers the latest in mobile music content including artist pictures, ringtones, mobile music clips, artist news, and an advanced music recommendation service.

Vodafone Live! in Switzerland
Posted on 13-Nov-2003 07:33 News, GPRS
The launch represents the second Vodafone associate to offer Vodafone live! to its customers under licence from Vodafone. SFR, Vodafone's French associate, recently launched Vodafone live! on 29 October 2003.

Cingular adds AOL IM and ICQ to the menu
Posted on 12-Nov-2003 07:10 News, GPRS
Mobile users connected to Cingular in the United States can now connect to Instant Messenger services.

Optus mobile video streaming
Posted on 10-Nov-2003 21:47 News, GPRS
At first I saw these news about optus offering video streaming and thought that was great. Then I saw the conditions... Can't believe it . I'm sorry for Australian GPRS users.

T-Mobile International wins Nokia Series 60 Platform Community award
Posted on 30-Oct-2003 19:16 News, GPRS
T-Mobile’s multimedia portal t-zones has been honoured with the most innovative service award during the Series 60 Platform Community Award Ceremony in Nice, France. t-zones was recognized as the most successful service portal that best utilises the rich colour interface and open execution environment of the Series 60 Platform.

One year of Vodafone Live! worldwide: three million users
Posted on 30-Oct-2003 07:55 News, GPRS
In Europe, Vodafone Germany alone has over 1 million Vodafone live! customers, with over 710,000 in the UK and more than 430,000 in Italy.

Vodafone to deliver Simpsons content
Posted on 29-Oct-2003 07:59 News, GPRS
Vodafone customers, including Australia and New Zealand will have access to ringtones, animated picture messages, wallpapers and screen savers, all branded with "The Simpsons".