Urban Legends live forever
Posted on 7-Jul-2003 08:13 News, Mobile
Australian Telstra had to issue a press release to debunk the old 90# myth - again.
Vodafone UK flat rate for GPRS (up to 150MB)
Posted on 3-Jul-2003 18:22 News, Mobile
Vodafone UK announced new GPRS plans, including a flat-rate. There's a fair usage clause, which limits the "unlimited" to 150Mbytes/month, though (but I want this in New Zealand too .
Cingular is first carrier to deploy EDGE, a GSM 3G layer
Posted on 2-Jul-2003 08:02 News, Mobile
Cingular Wireless today announced the world's first commercial deployment of wireless services using Enhanced Datarate for Global Evolution (EDGE) technology. Cingular's initial EDGE service offering is in its Indianapolis market, with subsequent deployments expected later in the year.
Police raid mobile phone shops in London, UK
Posted on 28-Jun-2003 11:30 News, Mobile
Police in London, UK mounted a series of raids on retailers suspected of involvement in mobile phone insurance fraud. Rogue sales staff have apparently advising customers who have lost their mobile phones to report them as stolen, so that they can claim on the insurance and get a new handset.
UK bans mobile phone while driving
Posted on 27-Jun-2003 08:28 News, Mobile
From 1 December this year offenders can be fined £30 - up to a maximum £1,000 if their case goes to court.
Viral voice conference systems
Posted on 24-Jun-2003 20:12 News, Mobile
The world's first ‘viral’ voice conferencing system – where participants can join, leave, re-join or involve friends and colleagues in conferences at will – has achieved an immediate success with the award of a multi-million Euro contract from one of Europe’s largest mobile operators.
Siemens S55 Bluetooth mobile phone review
Posted on 21-Jun-2003 12:58 Reviews, Mobile
If you're looking for a mobile phone full of features, but small and light, the Siemens S55 may be for you. It includes Bluetooth, PIM and other features available in bigger mobile phones.
Vodafone NZ looking for grads
Posted on 20-Jun-2003 16:36 News, Mobile
Vodafone NZ launched their website aimed towards new graduates. As usual they're looking for some bright folks out there. Do you qualify?
Vodafone Australia: Please use more SMS
Posted on 19-Jun-2003 11:13 News, Mobile
Vodafone Australia has announced it will introduce a flagfall to its 'no plans' mobile calls, thanks to a cannibalisation of its SMS market.
More news on Nokia 6600
Posted on 18-Jun-2003 18:29 News, Mobile
More information on Nokia 6600, a new Symbian OS GSM/GPRS mobile phone to be marketed in the business segment.
Disney to partner with Vodafone
Posted on 17-Jun-2003 19:56 News, Mobile
Walt Disney group has moved into mobile multimedia services via a partnership with Vodafone. Disney studios will supply Vodafone with content from its films and cartoons.
Nokia and Kodak together for photo printing
Posted on 17-Jun-2003 08:19 News, Mobile
Owners of Nokia 3650, 7650 and the new 6600 will be able to upload images to a Kodak service, including online photo album and reprints.
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