After years of delays, the Chinese government said late Wednesday that it would issue licenses for next-generation 3G wireless services, which could fuel growth in what is already the world’s biggest market for wireless services. … more

Zimbabwe’s telecommunications operators have been given regulatory approval to charge for all their products and services in foreign currency, the state-controlled Herald newspaper reported on Wednesday. … more

Even though Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Kevin Martin is leaving in a matter of weeks, he still hopes to push through a major policy decision he’s been backing for months: One that would create a nationwide free wireless broadband network for use by all. … more

Out of the four WiMAX players in the country, only Green Packet was the first to successfully launch the new technology, while others have opted to wait till next year or have yet to make any announcements … more

There is no doubt that 2008 was the year of the smartphone.

The last 12 months has seen the launch of iconic devices such as the iPhone 3G, Google G1, Blackberry Storm and Nokia N97. … more

The Indian government has notified the customs department that import of mobile handsets is to be allowed only after declaration of the phones’ International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers. … more

Britain is falling badly behind the rest of the world in the use of broadband technology and the consequences could prove disastrous for education, health care, entertainment and the fight against global warming, one of the country’s leading computer experts has warned. … more

It is regarded as an oasis of calm and tranquility, and the nation’s capital for alternative health therapies and spiritual healing remedies.

But now the residents of Glastonbury, which has long been a favoured destination for pilgrims, are at the centre of a bitter row in which many blame the town’s new wireless computer network - known as wi-fi - for a spate of health problems. … more

Telecom giants Deutsche Telekom and Vodafone will work together to expand high-speed VDSL internet broadband services in Germany, the companies said on Tuesday. … more

Thailand’s National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) says it has finishing drafting third-generation terms and conditions, paving the way for it to start fixing policies and hold public hearings prior to issuing licenses in mid-2009. … more