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Modeo Flips on Live TV in NYC
February 27, 2007 2:15 pm | by Joni Morse | CommentsCrown Castle International's mobile TV subsidiary Modeo, LLC launched its live DVB-H-based beta service in New York City to deliver live video content from Fox News and the Discovery Channel along with audio content from Music Choice.
Sprint Launches Traffic Service
February 27, 2007 2:15 pm | by Brad Smith | CommentsLAS VEGAS-In a show the size of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which is drawing an estimated 150,000 people this week, it's sometimes difficult to see the forest for the trees. One part of the forest this year is created by the increasing popularity of GPS devices among consumers.
CES 2007 in Brief
February 27, 2007 2:15 pm | by Wireless Week Staff | CommentsThe 2007 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) kicks into full swing in Las Vegas today with several wireless players making announcements on the first official day of the show.
News Briefs for Jan. 8, 2007
February 27, 2007 2:15 pm | by Wireless Week Staff | CommentsT-Mobile USA, Medio Systems, Seven, Sprint Nextel, Comcast, Cox Communications, Time Warner Cable, Advance Newhouse, Freescale Semiconductor, Alltel Wireless, Novatel Wireless, Azimuth Systems, TomTom and Kore Telematics.
Bookmarks / Emerging Technologies Flash Newsletter, April 28, 2006
February 27, 2007 2:09 pm | CommentsSmartphones
Play Me a Tune
February 27, 2007 2:07 pm | by Brad Smith | CommentsForrester Research recently issued a broad study on how Americans adopt and use technology which has some implications for the wireless industry. Among other things, it found that 41 percent of American households have broadband access for basic services like e-mail, online shopping and local news.
Texas Instruments Posts Revenue Gains
February 27, 2007 2:07 pm | by Susan Rush | CommentsTexas Instruments shares were up more than 4 percent at one point, following news that the company made revenue strides in the second quarter and upped its guidance. The company's strong performance was attributed to demand for its chips, including those designed for wireless devices.
Google Takes Maps Mobile
February 27, 2007 2:07 pm | by Susan Rush | CommentsGoogle unveiled Google Maps for mobile, which delivers live traffic maps and road conditions to a cell phone.
Total Call Mobile Goes Unlimited
February 27, 2007 2:06 pm | by Susan Rush | CommentsMVNO Total Call Mobile is expanding the reach of its service offering by unveiling unlimited nights and weekends calling features to its international plans.
Airbee, ZMD Forge ZigBee Pact
February 27, 2007 2:06 pm | by Susan Rush | CommentsAirbee Wireless inked a license agreement with Zentrum Mikroelektronik Dresden (ZMD) to help push its ZigBee business into the global arena.
People on the Move
February 27, 2007 2:06 pm | by Wireless Week Staff | CommentsH-Stream Wireless appoints CEO; Cingular expands Florida retail team; MobileLime taps financial services expert.
News Briefs for July 25, 2006
February 27, 2007 2:06 pm | by Wireless Week Staff | CommentsKyocera Wireless Corporation, Leap Wireless International, Boingo Wireless, Maxis, Mentor Graphics Corporation, Freescale Semiconductor, Along Mobile Technologies, silex technology america and iPass.
DoCoMo Shores Up Security
February 27, 2007 2:05 pm | by Susan Rush | CommentsNTT DoCoMo has implemented new security measures following a breach of some of its customers' personal data.
4INFO Launches Community Text System
February 27, 2007 2:04 pm | by Sue Marek | Comments4INFO is using its roots in local search services to launch a text messaging service that will allow local organizations and businesses to distribute their content, programs and promotions to residents with mobile devices. The company teamed with marketing firm Mission Movers Group and the Rainier Chamber in Rainie
Digicel Launches "Charge It" Solutions
February 27, 2007 2:02 pm | by Susan Rush | CommentsDigicel has only been on the wireless service map for about 5 years, but the company has moved full-speed ahead since its launch. Its latest milestone involves the launch of VoluBill's real-time charging applications for IP-based mobile services. The company also began offering service in several French West Indies' markets.
