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EU to tackle radio spectrum access

time March 7th, 2010 by author David Goldstein

European Union flagAt an EU summit in late March, the EU will talk about how the bloc can reallocate radio spectrum to catch up with US broadband coverage. But the issue is hotly contested, a situation which an EU consultation launched yesterday (4 March) will seek to resolve. … more

Posted in Governance |

US Microsoft ‘to sell phone on Verizon by summer’

time March 6th, 2010 by author David Goldstein

Microsoft logoVerizon logoMicrosoft is aiming to launch two phones that will be sold by top US mobile operator Verizon Wireless in late spring or early summer, a person briefed on the matter said yesterday. … more

Posted in Mobile |

Strain on HTC From Apple Suit Is Likely to Be Long-Term; Google Backs HTC

time March 3rd, 2010 by author David Goldstein

Apple’s patent lawsuit against HTC will not cause major problems for the Taiwan technology company in the short term, analysts said Wednesday. But it could strain its relations with partners in the crucial U.S. market and test its leadership, adding to its challenges in the increasingly competitive smartphone field. … more

Posted in Mobile |

Ofcom to investigate UK net neutrality

time March 3rd, 2010 by author David Goldstein

Ofcom is to launch a consultation into network neutrality later this spring, the UK telecoms regulator has announced. … more

Posted in Broadband, Governance |

U.S. to fund broadband plan through existing programs

time March 3rd, 2010 by author David Goldstein

The U.S. National Broadband Plan set for release this month will not call for additional spending beyond the existing programs, a move likely to garner support from lawmakers, a Federal Communications Commission official said on Wednesday. … more

Posted in Broadband |

Apple Sues Nexus One Maker; What Apple vs. HTC Could Mean

time March 3rd, 2010 by author David Goldstein

Apple has relied on slick applications, and even slicker advertisements, to promote the iPhone and maintain its advantage over rivals like Google in the battle to rule the next generation of smartphones. … more

Posted in Mobile |

LTE more than higher speeds, says Nokia Siemens

time March 3rd, 2010 by author David Goldstein

Nokia Siemens NetworksAttention has been focused on the higher speeds that will be offered by next generation LTE (Long-Term Evolution) mobile networks, but improved latency will be equally important to users, according to Nokia Siemens. … more

Posted in Broadband, Mobile |

German court orders stored telecoms data deletion

time March 2nd, 2010 by author David Goldstein

Vast amounts of telephone and e-mail data held in Germany must be deleted, the country’s highest court has ruled. … more

Posted in Broadband, Mobile, Telecom |

China can’t control the net for ever

time March 2nd, 2010 by author David Goldstein

Twitter and Google are helping to end China’s stranglehold on information and accelerate the process of democratisation … more

Posted in Broadband, Governance, Telecom |

Broadband Internet prices fall in Asia and elsewhere

time March 2nd, 2010 by author David Goldstein

Recession has affected economic growth but worldwide people are increasingly using information and communication technology (ICT) services, such as mobile phones and the Internet, according to a newly released report by international telecommunication union called “Measuring the Information Society 2010″. … more

Posted in Broadband, Mobile, Telecom |

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