It may be no surprise that the bestselling computer book so far this year is “iPhone: The Missing Manual,” by my colleague David Pogue (O’Reilly, 2007). … more

Mobile phones are becoming more visible in reclusive North Korea following the launch of a new network by an Egyptian telecommunications company. … more

The economic downturn has pushed the next-generation WiMax wireless system to the sidetrack of the mobile world and set up a battle between network gear makers for a share of future technology upgrades. … more

In South Korea, subway riders are becoming addicted to free TV on their cellphones. But declining ad revenue and mounting debt may force cellular operators to pull the plug. … more

Faced with a whopping $1.7 trillion deficit, President Obama is proposing tacking on a spectrum license fee to wireless operators to help generate revenue for the government, reports CNET. … more

Africa’s telecommunications regulators should block mobile phone companies from increasing their subscriber base unless networks are upgraded to handle additional customers, according to the Africa Telecommunications Union (ATU). … more

The broadband race is on.

As policy makers the world over haggle over how to revive ailing economies, one strategy has found widespread support everywhere from Washington and Berlin to Sydney and Seoul: Investing in high-speed Internet access. … more

The Indian government said on Wednesday that it has decided to allow MVNOs (Mobile Virtual Network Operators) to offer mobile services in the country, accepting the recommendations in August by the country’s telecommunications regulator. … more

A 12-mile stretch of highway in California’s Central Valley that has been the scene of deadly car crashes because of thick fog now has a wireless warning system to alert drivers. … more

Money spent expanding a super-fast broadband network for the research and education sector has the power to generate millions in private sector benefits, according to a report out today. … more