Mobility

Sony Ericsson launches 3G Walkman mobile phone

Sony Ericsson launches 3G Walkman mobile phone

Japanese-Swedish mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson has unveiled a new third generation technology mobile phone handset which includes a digital music player and a camera.
Staff Writers Oct 18 2005, 1:00PM Mobility
Skype sees Microsoft, Yahoo, AOL as main threats

Skype sees Microsoft, Yahoo, AOL as main threats

Internet phone-calling phenomenon Skype, which was bought by online auction company eBay for almost US$4 billion, said it sees computer giant Microsoft as one of its biggest potential rivals.
Staff Writers Oct 17 2005, 3:30PM Mobility
Govt announces digital radio framework

Govt announces digital radio framework

The Australian Government has released a framework for the introduction of digital radio, with a staged rollout of the technology due to start in metropolitan areas "as soon as practicable".
Vivienne Fisher Oct 17 2005, 2:05PM Mobility
PluggedIn: Cameraphones spawn news photo marketplace on web

PluggedIn: Cameraphones spawn news photo marketplace on web

Armed with cameraphones and digital cameras, survivors and onlookers of last July's London bombing flooded the internet with the first haunting glimpses of the aftermath long before professional photo-journalists descended on the scene.
Kenneth Li Oct 10 2005, 2:43PM Mobility
Ericsson in talks to buy Marconi: sources

Ericsson in talks to buy Marconi: sources

Swedish telecoms equipment maker Ericsson is in talks to buy UK rival Marconi and a deal could be announced within weeks, people familiar with the negotiations said on Sunday.
Staff Writers Oct 10 2005, 11:00AM Mobility
India to insist on local phone making for govt orders

India to insist on local phone making for govt orders

Global telecom equipment makers will have to manufacture equipment in India if they decide to bid for orders from state-run carriers, Telecoms Minister Dayanidhi Maran said.
Staff Writers Oct 7 2005, 9:30AM Mobility
Under the wire: Malcolm in a muddle

Under the wire: Malcolm in a muddle

The manoeuvring in the upper echelons of the federal Liberal party took a bizarre twist recently, with millionaire banker and political hobbyist Malcolm Turnbull making a bid for the title of ‘visionary’.
Matthew JC Powell Oct 5 2005, 11:20AM Mobility
Sony Ericsson's Walkman phone in short supply

Sony Ericsson's Walkman phone in short supply

Sony Ericsson has trouble meeting demand in Europe for some of its latest models, such as its first Walkman phone, due to popular demand, analysts said on Wednesday, but the firm denied there were logistical problems.
Staff Writers Sep 29 2005, 12:30PM Mobility
Telco tussle

Telco tussle

After years of stopping at your customer’s doorstep and simply passing on messages from the outside world, telecommunications providers are hungry to come in from the cold.
Adam Turner Sep 28 2005, 11:52AM Mobility
Brightstar expands Kyocera Wireless distribution

Brightstar expands Kyocera Wireless distribution

Supply chain management provider and wireless products distributor Brightstar has expanded its Kyocera Wireless distribution to Australia.
Staff Writers Sep 27 2005, 1:43PM Mobility
Poor nations lose billions by taxing mobiles - study

Poor nations lose billions by taxing mobiles - study

Developing countries could raise billions of dollars in additional revenues if they cut excessive luxury taxes on the purchase of mobile phones, a study found on Monday.
Lucas van Sep 27 2005, 9:26AM Mobility
Hutchison Telecom pays US$1.16 bln for India deal

Hutchison Telecom pays US$1.16 bln for India deal

Hutchison Telecommunications International Ltd. said its India joint venture is spending US$1.16 billion to buy networks that will expand its footprint in the country's fast-growing mobile market.
Tony Munroe Sep 27 2005, 9:20AM Mobility
Palm to unveil cell phone with Microsoft software

Palm to unveil cell phone with Microsoft software

Microsoft Corp. and its longtime rival in the mobile software market, Palm Inc. are set to unveil on Monday a cell phone that will run Microsoft's software, sources said on Friday.
Reed Stevenson Sep 26 2005, 12:00PM Mobility
Intel sees WiMax trials in parts of Asia end-2005

Intel sees WiMax trials in parts of Asia end-2005

Intel, the world's largest microchip maker, expects to implement trials of the emerging wireless broadband technology called "WiMax" in Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines by year-end.
Jennifer Tan Sep 23 2005, 10:15AM Mobility
Interview: Intel eyes African expansion, WiMax launch

Interview: Intel eyes African expansion, WiMax launch

The world's biggest chip maker, Intel, is expanding to Nigeria and Kenya to beef up its African business and hopes WiMax wireless technology will be launched commercially on the continent this year.
Rebecca Harrison Sep 22 2005, 3:30PM Mobility
Nokia aims new 100-euro-phone at emerging markets

Nokia aims new 100-euro-phone at emerging markets

Mobile phone giant Nokia has announced a new folding handset to sell cheaply in rapid-growth markets like China and Africa.
Rex Merrifield Sep 22 2005, 1:00PM Mobility
EU executive unveils electronic data storage plan

EU executive unveils electronic data storage plan

The European Commission has adopted a proposal that details of all telephone, internet and email traffic should be logged to combat terrorism and serious crime.
Huw Jones Sep 22 2005, 9:39AM Mobility
Google begins limited test of Wi-Fi service

Google begins limited test of Wi-Fi service

Google, the online search leader, has confirmed it has begun a limited test of a free wireless internet service, called Google WiFi.
Adam Pasick Sep 21 2005, 2:00PM Mobility
SingTel warns on profit due to pressure in Australia

SingTel warns on profit due to pressure in Australia

Singapore Telecommunications said on Monday it may miss its 2006 profit target because of tough competition facing its Australian affiliate Optus, sending its shares down 4 percent.
Joanne Collins Sep 20 2005, 9:00AM Mobility
Sub-$10 mobile phones to replace home landlines, analyst claims

Sub-$10 mobile phones to replace home landlines, analyst claims

The explosion in mobile phone growth is set to continue, according to an industry analyst.
Damien Virulhapen Sep 19 2005, 4:09PM Mobility

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