Telecommunications
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Carriers form Bondi platform for mobile Web collaboration
July 2, 2008
A group of wireless carriers unveiled a new initiative known as Bondi to encourage the development of mobile applications across all major mobile devices, networks and operating systems.
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New consumer service launches to compare wireless plans
July 1, 2008
The bewildering welter of wireless service plans has led to the birth of BillShrink, a new free service that recommends the best mobile plan for consumers.
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Alltel rolls out My Circle SMS packs
July 1, 2008
Alltel Wireless, which may soon become part of Verizon, added texting to its My Circle offer, letting customers exchange unlimited text, video and picture messages.
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What does Virgin Mobile USA's play for Helio mean?
June 30, 2008
Virgin Mobile USA's $39 million offer for struggling mobile virtual network operator Helio is a play to attract more upmarket postpaid customers in a rapidly consolidating wireless carrier market.
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Telefónica to launch global multichannel mobile ad platform
June 30, 2008
Telefónica is launching Amobee Media Systems’ global mobile ad platform as a single point of contact for advertisers and agencies wishing to buy, deploy and monitor campaigns across mobile channels.
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Teen mobile subscriber market reaching saturation: Study
June 30, 2008
A new study claims that the number of U.S. mobile subscribers age 12-17 last year crossed 16 million, up 12 percent from 2006. But that growth momentum may not hold.
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Verizon Wireless offers Loopt social-mapping service
June 27, 2008
Verizon Wireless will offer subscribers Loopt’s interoperable location-based, social-mapping service.
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ABC, Bank of America go mobile with Talkster
June 25, 2008
ABC and Bank of America are advertising on Talkster’s free international and long-distance Free World Dialing ad-supported calling service.
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Leap Wireless seeks funding for market expansion
June 20, 2008
Wireless communications service provider Leap Wireless International is securing funding on behalf of its Cricket Communications subsidiary.
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How will the Verizon-Alltel deal affect mobile marketing?
June 6, 2008
Verizon Communications’ decision to buy wireless carrier Alltel for $28.1 billion has set many tongues wagging. Three industry analysts weigh in on the deal’s implications for the mobile ecosystem.
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Sybase, Syniverse partner for international SMS
June 4, 2008
Sybase 365, a subsidiary of Sybase Inc., and Syniverse Technologies have expanded their existing North American peering relationship with a new agreement for international SMS text messages.
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Popularity of smartphones pushes average purchase price
June 3, 2008
The growing popularity of smartphones packing all sorts of bells and whistles has jacked up the average price for mobile phones.
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Weak U.S. economy benefits from wireless broadband: Study
May 30, 2008
A new study claims that the U.S. economy is benefiting from the use of wireless broadband technology.
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Virgin Mobile USA allies with Best Buy, Kyocera for new phone
May 30, 2008
Virgin Mobile USA has partnered with Best Buy Co. and handset maker Kyocera Wireless to promote a new special edition of its popular Wild Card phone.
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Smartphones win over mobile Internet devices: Study
May 29, 2008
New research shows that the smartphone is emerging as a clear winner among productivity tools as categories of mobile devices converge.
