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Qualcomm to take Mobile TV abroad?

Fri, 16 May 2008 12:31:00 PDT

Company has just bought some wireless spectrum in the U.K. in what could serve as the basis for a new mobile TV network in Europe.

AT&T reverses one-iPhone policy

Fri, 16 May 2008 11:02:00 PDT

After just one day of limiting iPhone sales to one per customer, AT&T ends the policy.

Why Sega should release a new console

Fri, 16 May 2008 09:27:00 PDT

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Why Sega should release a new console--In an environment where we're seeing a significant push towards consolidation, the company really only has two options: sell the company to the highest bidder or develop a console.

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Alltel joins LTE bandwagon

Fri, 16 May 2008 08:55:00 PDT

The largest rural carrier in the U.S. said it, like Verizon, will use LTE to build its 4G network. That compatibility could ultimately lead to better coverage, more handsets offerings, and more open networks.

iPhone expands its empire, once again

Fri, 16 May 2008 06:55:00 PDT

Apple adds another clump of countries to its suddenly accelerating list of places where the iPhone will soon be available.

Study: Cox blocking BitTorrent traffic, too

Thu, 15 May 2008 15:27:00 PDT

Comcast isn't the only ISP blocking BitTorrent file-sharing on its network, according to the results of a study released Thursday.

AT&T to supercharge wireless network

Wed, 14 May 2008 15:11:00 PDT

While actual speeds of soon-to-be upgraded network will be fraction of 20Mbps theoretical maximum, it'll delight iPhone users, compete with Sprint-Clearwire WiMax network.

FCC starts over with emergency network push

Wed, 14 May 2008 11:34:00 PDT

Earlier this year, federal regulators failed to attract high enough bids for a chunk of TV airwaves intended for use primarily by public safety workers. Now they're trying again.

Confirmed: Virgin Mobile USA and Helio in talks

Wed, 14 May 2008 10:12:00 PDT

Wireless operators Virgin Mobile USA and Helio have confirmed that they are in preliminary discussions about "strategic opportunities."

iPass to add in-flight Wi-Fi roaming

Wed, 14 May 2008 06:29:00 PDT

Mobile Internet aggregator iPass hooks up with Aircell to provide its monthly subscribers with in-flight broadband connectivity.

Google sets sights on IPv6

Wed, 14 May 2008 06:13:00 PDT

The number of IP addresses available in the current iteration of the Internet Protocol is likely to run out in 2011, so Google has decided to promote the next version.

EarthLink ditches Philly Wi-Fi network

Tue, 13 May 2008 14:09:00 PDT

Company says it will turn off service in 30 days after it was unable to negotiate a deal with the city and a nonprofit group interested in taking over the network.

Opera Mini 4.1 steps out of beta

Tue, 13 May 2008 11:07:00 PDT

Opera Mini 4.1 frosts the popular cell phone browser with a stable set of new features.

Legal troubles could threaten Sprint/Clearwire deal

Mon, 12 May 2008 15:31:00 PDT

Sprint Nextel's largest affiliate is suing the wireless operator over the proposed Clearwire deal for allegedly violating an exclusivity agreement.

BlackBerry maker launches mobile VC fund

Mon, 12 May 2008 10:21:00 PDT

Research In Motion, maker of the popular BlackBerry, joins forces with venture capitalists and Thomson Reuters to launch the $150 million fund focused on mobile apps and services.

Sprint Nextel continues to bleed customers

Mon, 12 May 2008 08:05:00 PDT

As it struggles to regain its footing amid a sales decline and complaints of poor service following a failed merger, wireless-service provider rapidly loses customers to rivals.

RIM makes a Bold BlackBerry debut

Sun, 11 May 2008 21:01:00 PDT

Research In Motion introduces the BlackBerry Bold (aka BlackBerry 9000) smartphone, the company's first HSDPA device, with availability starting this summer.

Philly's Wi-Fi network in jeopardy

Fri, 09 May 2008 12:58:00 PDT

EarthLink is supposedly threatening to shut down Philadelphia's citywide Wi-Fi network as it negotiates a way out of its 10-year contract to build and run the network.

Virgin Mobile USA and Helio in merger talks?

Fri, 09 May 2008 11:06:00 PDT

A possible merger between virtual cell phone operators Virgin Mobile USA and Helio could be good news for the companies as they struggle to deal with a weak economy and compete against big wireless providers.

Sprint releases BlackBerry Curve 8330 into wild

Fri, 09 May 2008 10:20:00 PDT

Sprint announces the immediate availability of the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 smartphone.

Cablevision to build Wi-Fi network

Thu, 08 May 2008 14:17:00 PDT

Cablevision said Thursday it plans to build a regional Wi-Fi network in parts of its cable footprint to extend its broadband service.