Telecommunications industry
The MiFi line of products, developed by Novatel Wireless Inc., is gaining momentum in the market, with several major mobile operators and service providers adopting the ultra-portable wireless device. MiFi creates a high-speed Internet connectivity environment that can be shared by multiple users using up to five Wi-Fi devices, making
Telecommunications industry
Novatel Wireless and MobileOne, a leading mobile operator in Singapore, announced the launch of the MiFi 2352 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot, a revolutionary device that allows users to create their own personal Wi-Fi hotspots, transforming the way mobile broadband is used. As the first operator in Asia to offer this innovative
Telecommunications industry
China Mobile Ltd. Board Chairman and CEO Wang Jianzhou will visit Taiwan to discuss mobile phone and equipment procurement from the island, marking a significant development in the company's equity acquisition of Far Eastone Telecommunications Co., Ltd. The visit, scheduled for August 24, 2009, will see Wang engage
Telecommunications industry
T-Mobile USA, Inc. and RadioShack Corporation will offer T-Mobile products and services in over 4,000 RadioShack stores across the U.S. and Puerto Rico starting later this summer. This agreement will significantly expand the number of national retail stores offering T-Mobile's postpaid products and services, making RadioShack
Telecommunications industry
Palm is set to launch its highly anticipated Pre cell phone nationwide on June 6, a move many see as crucial for the company's survival in the competitive smartphone market. The Pre's success is being closely watched, particularly given the device's $199 price point,
Telecommunications industry
Dolby Laboratories and NTT DOCOMO have signed a license agreement that enables the use of Dolby Mobile in future phones for NTT DOCOMO mobile services in Japan. This partnership brings a new level of audio performance to Japanese consumers, offering a rich and immersive entertainment experience on their mobile phones.
Wireless communications services
Vodafone, one of the world's largest mobile phone companies, has announced a significant hit on the value of its operations in Germany, Italy, and possibly Japan, warning shareholders that its assets are overvalued by up to £28 billion. The company, which acquired Mannesmann in 2000, is blaming an
Wireless communications services
The mobile-phone market in the Asia-Pacific region is expected to remain stable in 2004, with around 3.6 million handsets sold each month. The growth is largely due to the increasing demand for mobile phones from mainland tourists and the economic recovery in the region. However, the market growth is
Telecommunications industry
Verizon Wireless and Nextel Communications have announced that they plan to drop their lawsuits against each other, paving the way for Nextel to receive final approval for a spectrum swap that Verizon Wireless had previously opposed. This decision comes as the two companies prepare to face the growing threat of
Telecommunications industry
As the US market continues to navigate the challenges of economic uncertainty, certain companies have made significant gains, while others have struggled to stay afloat. Last week, Cingular Wireless emerged as a big gainer, with its 7.125% bonds of 2031 experiencing a 27-point increase to trade at 112.625.
Information technology services industry
T-Mobile USA subscribers can download exclusive content from Disney's release of "King Arthur," including a new game, graphics, and ringers, now through July 21. The promotion is part of a nationwide campaign to promote the movie's theatrical release. By downloading Disney Mobile content from
Information technology services industry
CSR, a leading provider of single-chip radio devices, has unveiled its BlueCore4 family of Bluetooth silicon, while T-Mobile International has partnered with Nortel Networks to deploy an intelligent packet core networking solution. These two announcements demonstrate the growing demand for wireless technology and the increasing complexity of the wireless industry.
