April 2006
March 2006
November 2005
Comparison Shopping Improves Satisfaction
by teleclick
The results of a recent cell phone satisfaction survey suggest that customers who comparison-shop for mobile devices will most likely be happier with their purchases in the long term.
New Wireless Transmitter Will Disable Cell Phone Bombs
by teleclick
US Defense equipment contractor, Raytheon, has recently filed an international patent application for a transmitter that prevents remotely controlled cell phone bombs from detonating.
New Video Sharing Service Planned for Hong Kong
by teleclick
Honk Kong mobile provider, CSL, and cell phone manufacturer, Nokia have just jointly announced the pending release of a new video sharing service for Hong Kong users of Nokia’s IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS).
Nokia CEO Predicts Smartphone Market Growth
by teleclick
Nokia CEO, Jorma Ollila has made a prediction that the market for smartphones will double over the next year.
Nokia Blurs the Lines of Multimedia and Communication
by teleclick
The world’s largest mobile phone manufacturer, Nokia, is about to launch a new line of multimedia handsets that clearly aim to combine communication with information technology, and consumer electronics with broadcasting.
Sprint Enters the Mobile Music Market
by teleclick
Sprint Nextel has just launched its first attempt over-the-air music download service. But the offering is far from ideal, with prices of more than double those of iTunes.
Mobile Phone Vending Machines Launched in UK
by teleclick
Mobile provider, Vodafone, has recently unveiled the UK’s first vending machines selling mobile phones.
October 2005
LG and Sanyo know how to Satisfy Customers
by teleclick
The recent Wireless Mobile Phone Evaluation Study conducted by SD Power and Associates has ranked LG and Sanyo as the top two cell phone manufacturers in terms of customer satisfaction.
Nokia Announces Latest Mid-Price CDMA Handsets
by teleclick
In addition to its two latest low-cost cell phones, primarily targeted towards emerging markets, Nokia has also released two new mid-range CDMA handsets.
Cell Phone Users Still Appreciate the Simple Things
by teleclick
According to a recent study, most cell phone users believe that a device’s design and user-friendliness is more important than what advanced features it includes.
Nokia Targets New Phones to Emerging Markets
by teleclick
This Wednesday saw the release of four new Nokia handsets, two of which will be targeted at emerging markets, including Latin America, and parts of Asia.
Satellite Technology Could Revolutionize the Cellular Industry
by teleclick
For many years, satellite phones have been clunky, suitcase-sized units, and haven’t fit the standards of true mobility. According to Mobile Satellite Ventures, however, that may soon change.
Nokia vs. RIM: May the Best Company Win
by teleclick
It appears that Nokia’s recently announced E Series of mobile phones will soon be in direct competition with RIM’s BlackBerry line of cellular PDAs.
Is the Government Tracking Your Cell Phone?
by teleclick
The Missouri Transportation Department is finalizing plans to make use of cell phones in monitoring real-time traffic congestion on that state’s 5,500 miles of major roads.
Cell Phones Could Soon Recognize their Owners Movements
by teleclick
Scientists in Finland have developed a security sensor, which responds to a person’s movements, and is able to adapt to recognize the legitimate owner of a wireless device by the way they walk.
Nokia Introduces Enterprise-Level Smartphones
by teleclick
As of this Wednesday, Nokia has introduced a new line of mobile smartphones, which are primarily targeted at enterprise-level IT departments, and will become available by early 2006.
Nokia and Ericsson to Use Lower GSM Frequencies
by teleclick
Mobile giants, Ericsson and Nokia have both announced plans to begin using the 450MHz radio spectrum to operate their GSM networks.
EarthLink to Offer Wi-Fi Cellular Service
by teleclick
The internet service provider, EarthLink, is making plans to enter the cell phone business, by offering voice service over its citywide wireless networks.
T-Mobile to Launch New Web-Enabled Mobile Phones
by teleclick
T-Mobile UK has announced that it will be launching eight new high-speed mobile internet devices by this Christmas.
September 2005
Verizon Rushes to Repair Hurricane Damage
by teleclick
Verizon Wireless has deployed thousands of workers to repair damaged equipment in areas affected by Hurricane Rita.
Mobile TV Must Overcome Compatibility Challenges
by teleclick
After O2’s recent announcement that they will be conducting a trial in Oxford, UK, in order to gauge customer reaction to mobile television technology, analysts are speculating on problems that could be faced by providers of such services.
Bluetooth Headsets Gain Popularity
by teleclick
One of the hottest trends in wireless technology is the Bluetooth mobile headset, which allows a user to talk on the phone, via a tiny device attached to their ear.
O2 to Test Mobile Television in the UK
by teleclick
A small group of up to 400 the O2 customers in Oxford (UK) will soon be given the chance to try out an exciting new mobile television technology.
