Daily News March 30, 2012

EU agrees to slash roaming charges, which could crimp operator revenues
http://www.fiercewireless.com/europe/story/eu-agrees-slash-roaming-charges-which-could-crimp-operator-revenues/2012-03-28

EU takes summer bite out of mobile phone roaming charges
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2012/mar/28/mobile-phones-eu-roaming-charges-cap

Google proposes Android revenue for Oracle: filing
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/28/us-oracle-google-lawsuit-idUSBRE82R0XY20120328

Smartphones Account for Half of all Mobile Phones, Dominate New Phone Purchases in the US

http://blog.nielsen.com/nielsenwire/online_mobile/smartphones-account-for-half-of-all-mobile-phones-dominate-new-phone-purchases-in-the-us/

US Cellular 4G launch proceeds as planned
http://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2012/03/28/fifth-us-operator-introduces-lte-us-cellular-4g-launch-proceeds-as-planned/

US Cellular Launches LTE Services Through Partner Network
http://www.cellular-news.com/story/53703.php

M-Tel launches LTE network in Bulgaria, expands partnership with Ericsson

http://www.ericsson.com/news/120329_m-tel_launches_lte_network_in_bulgaria_244159020_c

New Mexico and Texas to get superfast 4G LTE services for the first time thanks to PVT supported by Alcatel-Lucent

http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/wps/portal/!ut/p/kcxml/04_Sj9SPykssy0xPLMnMz0vM0Y_QjzKLd4w3MfQFSYGYRq6m-pEoYgbxjgiRIH1vfV-P_NxU_QD9gtzQiHJHR0UAAD_zXg!!/delta/base64xml/L0lJayEvUUd3QndJQSEvNElVRkNBISEvNl9BX0U4QS9lbl93dw!!?LMSG_CABINET=Docs_and_Resource_Ctr&LMSG_CONTENT_FILE=News_Releases_2012/News_Article_002615.xml&s_cid=RSS_newsres_pr_new-mexico-and-texas-to-get-superfast-4g-lte-servic

LTE Small Cell Shipments will Surpass LTE Macro Base Station Shipments in 2014

http://www.abiresearch.com/press/3865-LTE+Small+Cell+Shipments+will+Surpass+LTE+Macro+Base+Station+Shipments+in+2014

An EU Cybercrime Centre to fight online criminals and protect e-consumers
http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/12/317&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en

Apple, Foxconn pledge to revamp worker conditions

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/29/us-apple-foxconn-idUSBRE82S19720120329

Russian diplomats might swing case for SSTL
http://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2012/03/28/russian-diplomats-might-swing-case-for-sstl/

Smartphone Shipments will Eclipse all other Handset Shipments Combined by 2016

http://www.abiresearch.com/press/3864-Smartphone+Shipments+will+Eclipse+all+other+Handset+Shipments+Combined+by+2016

Deadline for consultation on Everything Everywhere’s 1800MHz 4G plans extended
http://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2012/03/28/deadline-for-consultation-on-everything-everywheres-1800mhz-4g-plans-extended/

Huawei Introduces Beyond LTE Technology for 30Gbps
http://www.huawei.com/ilink/en/about-huawei/newsroom/press-release/HW_126436

Report: Swedish operators may block mobile VoIP calls
http://www.fiercewireless.com/europe/story/report-swedish-operators-may-block-mobile-voip-calls/2012-03-28?

Huawei Sales Top $32B in 2011
http://www.lightreading.com/blog.asp?blog_sectionid=752&doc_id=219244

Amazon Kindle Touch 3G Now for Sale to Customers in over 175 Countries
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=97664&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1677389&highlight

How to control access to apps on your kid’s Windows Phone

http://windowsteamblog.com/windows_phone/b/windowsphone/archive/2012/03/29/how-to-control-access-to-apps-on-your-kid-s-windows-phone.aspx

Orange Business Services signs five-year, over $100 million telecoms outsourcing contract renewal with JTI

http://www.orange.com/en_EN/press/press_releases/cp120329en.jsp

Survey pegs Apple gear in half of U.S. homes
http://news.cnet.com/8301-27076_3-57405930-248/survey-pegs-apple-gear-in-half-of-u.s-homes/

Daily News March 29, 2012

China Telecom and Nokia launch first CDMA Windows Phone in China
http://press.nokia.com/2012/03/28/china-telecom-and-nokia-launch-first-cdma-windows-phone-in-china/

Nokia launches first CDMA Windows Phone in China
http://windowsteamblog.com/windows_phone/b/windowsphone/archive/2012/03/28/nokia-launches-first-cdma-windows-phone-in-china.aspx

Marketplace arrives in 13 new countries

http://windowsteamblog.com/windows_phone/b/windowsphone/archive/2012/03/28/marketplace-arrives-in-13-new-countries.aspx

Apple's new iPad granted regulatory approval in China
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/03/27/apples_new_ipad_gains_regulatory_approval_in_china.html

Apple Will Maintain Tablet Market Dominance in the Short Term, Low Cost Segment to Take 60% by 2016

http://www.abiresearch.com/press/3861-Apple+Will+Maintain+Tablet+Market+Dominance+in+the+Short+Term%2C+Low+Cost+Segment+to+Take+60%25+by+2016

MetroPCS counts 500,000 LTE customers, hunts for more spectrum
http://www.fiercewireless.com/story/metropcs-counts-500000-lte-customers-hunts-more-spectrum/2012-03-27

Telenor seeking $14b in damages from India
http://www.telecomasia.net/content/telenor-seeking-14b-damages-india

Indian regulator against refunds for cancelled 2G licences
http://www.mobilebusinessbriefing.com/articles/indian-regulator-against-refunds-for-cancelled-2g-licences/23203/

GALAXY Note Reaches 5 Million Sales
http://global.samsungtomorrow.com/?p=12717

Apple proposes refunds for Australian customers unhappy with '4G' iPad

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/03/27/apple_proposes_refunds_for_australian_customers_unhappy_with_4g_ipad.html

ZTE Revenue Grows 23% to RMB 86 Billion
http://wwwen.zte.com.cn/en/press_center/news/201203/t20120328_298275.html

Vivendi chief Lévy takes control of SFR following CEO Esser's sudden exit
http://www.fiercewireless.com/europe/story/vivendi-chief-l-vy-takes-control-sfr-following-ceo-essers-sudden-exit/2012-03-27

Network sharing expected by mid-year in UAE
http://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2012/03/27/network-sharing-expected-by-mid-year/

Panasonic Takes Majority Stake in AeroMobile
http://www.cellular-news.com/story/53684.php

Nearly 1 Billion Smart Connected Devices Shipped in 2011 with Shipments Expected to Double by 2016, According to IDC

http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=prUS23398412

Mobile Industry Lost over $58 billion in Revenue in 2011 due to Inadequate Billing Systems

http://www.juniperresearch.com/viewpressrelease.php?pr=296

Corporate Types Are iPad-Crazy, Survey Finds
http://www.wired.com/wiredenterprise/2012/03/corporate_ipad/

Apple's Newsstand raking in $70K a day, study says
http://news.cnet.com/8301-27076_3-57405340-248/apples-newsstand-raking-in-$70k-a-day-study-says/

Sprint Nextel's CEO Salary Jumped Nearly a Third in 2011
http://www.cellular-news.com/story/53693.php

Windows Phone SDK 7.1.1 Update Now Available
http://windowsteamblog.com/windows_phone/b/wpdev/archive/2012/03/26/wpsdk-711-now-available.aspx

Lenovo Launches New Mobile App Shop Just for Businesses
http://news.lenovo.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=1575

Daily News March 28, 2012

U.S. willing to share airwaves with commercial users

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/27/us-usa-spectrum-ntia-idUSBRE82Q18A20120327

NTT Docomo likely to use call option to raise Tata Teleservices stake
http://www.financialexpress.com/news/ntt-docomo-likely-to-use-call-option-to-raise-tata-teleservices-stake/928472/

Monetise acquires mobile payments provider Clairmail for $173M
http://www.fiercemobilecontent.com/story/monetise-acquires-mobile-payments-provider-clairmail-173m/

Orange may block Free roaming traffic to ease peak-time congestion

http://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2012/03/27/orange-may-block-free-roaming-traffic-to-ease-peak-time-congestion/

Gartner Says India Mobile Services Market to Reach US$30 Billion in 2016

http://www.gartner.com/it/page.jsp?id=1963915

Verizon unveils LG Lucid midrange LTE Android phone

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57405124-94/verizon-unveils-lg-lucid-midrange-lte-android-phone/

VIPnet launches LTE: second or first in Croatia?
http://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2012/03/26/vipnet-launches-lte-second-or-first-in-croatia/

Intel’s Semiconductor Market Share Surges to More Than 10-Year High in 2011
http://www.isuppli.com/Semiconductor-Value-Chain/News/Pages/Intels-Semiconductor-Market-Share-Surges-to-More-Than-10-Year-High-in-2011.aspx

Apple CEO in China mission to clear up problems　
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/27/us-apple-china-idUSBRE82Q06420120327

Australia regulator says Apple misleading consumers on iPad

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/27/us-apple-australia-idUSBRE82Q06Y20120327

Orange and Lexis Numérique take interactive fiction to the next level with Alt-Minds

http://www.orange.com/en_EN/press/press_releases/cp120327en.jsp

ZTE Wins Telenor Pakistan Infrastructure Update Project
http://wwwen.zte.com.cn/en/press_center/news/201203/t20120327_297707.html

Apple supplier Hon Hai to take 11 percent stake in Sharp

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/27/us-sharp-honhai-idUSBRE82Q08Q20120327

Daily News March 27, 2012

Arcep Sees French Mobile-Phone Competition Cutting Jobs
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-03-23/arcep-sees-french-mobile-phone-competition-cutting-jobs-1-.html

Bouygues Telecom CEO: Free Mobile gained 2.2M subs in two months
http://www.fiercewireless.com/europe/story/bouygues-telecom-ceo-free-mobile-gained-22m-subs-two-months/2012-03-23

Mobile Broadband Update - HSPA, HSPA+ and LTE Developments Worldwide
http://www.gsacom.com/downloads/pdf/GSA_Mobile_broadband_update_200312.php4

Bouygues Telecom reveals LTE plans
http://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2012/03/23/bouygues-telecom-reveals-lte-plans/

Huawei banned from AU NBN projects
http://www.telecomasia.net/content/huawei-banned-au-nbn-projects

Vodafone, Tata Seek Later C&W Deadline, Telegraph Says
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-03-25/vodafone-tata-seek-later-c-w-deadline-telegraph-says.html

Tata Hires Morgan Stanley for Cable & Wireless Bid, Times Says
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-03-25/tata-hires-morgan-stanley-for-cable-wireless-bid-times-says.html

Vodafone Germany to launch RCSe services in May

http://www.fiercewireless.com/europe/story/vodafone-germany-launch-rcse-services-may/2012-03-23

AT&T to sell Nokia Lumia 900 for $100 on April 8
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57404235-94/at-t-to-sell-nokia-lumia-900-for-$100-on-april-8/

AT&T to sell Nokia Lumia 900 for under $100
http://windowsteamblog.com/windows_phone/b/windowsphone/archive/2012/03/26/at-amp-t-to-sell-nokia-lumia-900-for-under-100.aspx

Nokia Funding Free Lumia 900 Smartphones to AT&T Sales Staff
http://www.cellular-news.com/story/53646.php

Windows Phone Marketplace passes 70,000 apps
http://www.mobilebusinessbriefing.com/articles/windows-phone-marketplace-passes-70-000-apps/23176/

RIM to hand out BlackBerry 10 prototype smartphones in May
http://www.bgr.com/2012/03/23/rim-to-hand-out-blackberry-10-prototype-smartphones-in-may/

Telstra and Samsung to launch nation’s second 4G smartphone – GALAXY S II 4G
http://www.telstra.com.au/abouttelstra/media-centre/announcements/telstra-and-samsung-to-launch-nations-second-4g-smartphone--galaxy-s-ii-4g.xml

DTAC promises 5,000 3G BTS this year; LTE test in Q3
http://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2012/03/23/dtac-promises-5000-3g-bts-this-year-lte-test-in-q3/

AT&T Faces Lawsuit for Overcharging for Disabled Services Subsidy
http://www.cellular-news.com/story/53640.php

Trio of cellcos win 2.6GHz spectrum licences
http://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2012/03/23/trio-of-cellcos-win-2-6ghz-spectrum-licences/

India's Uninor Seeking New Partner in Wake of License Cancellation
http://www.cellular-news.com/story/53647.php

ZTE Signs Contract with MTN Nigeria to build 2G/3G networks in Nigeria
http://wwwen.zte.com.cn/en/press_center/news/201203/t20120326_297539.html

NFC phone sales to jump to 100 million in 2012: research

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/26/us-smartphones-nfc-research-idUSBRE82P0YS20120326

SFR Chief Esser Said to Be Stepping Down After More Than Decade
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-03-26/sfr-chief-esser-said-to-be-stepping-down-after-more-than-decade.html

Sony's Music Unlimited coming to iOS in a 'few weeks'
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-57403162-17/sonys-music-unlimited-coming-to-ios-in-a-few-weeks/

NEC Establishes NEC Mobile Network Excellence Center in India for Offshore Development of Mobile Communication Systems
http://www.nec.co.jp/press/en/1203/2604.html

Microsoft and Nokia to Invest Up to 18 Million Euros in Mobile Application Development Program at Aalto University
http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/press/2012/mar12/03-25AppCampusPR.mspx

Facebook: Don't reveal your password to snooping employers
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57403259-83/facebook-dont-reveal-your-password-to-snooping-employers/

Angry Birds Space will indeed hit Windows Phone, CEO says
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-57403148-17/angry-birds-space-will-indeed-hit-windows-phone-ceo-says/

Angry Birds Space reaches 10 million downloads in less than three days

http://www.bgr.com/2012/03/26/angry-birds-space-reaches-10-million-downloads-in-less-than-three-days/

Daily News March 26, 2012

Orange announces the launch of Ultra-broadband for Mobile

http://www.orange.com/en_EN/press/press_releases/cp120322en.jsp

China Unicom 2011 Profit Misses Estimates on 3G User Cost
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-03-22/china-unicom-full-year-profit-misses-estimates-on-3g-user-costs.html

Global LTE Phone Shipments Will Surge Tenfold to 67 Million Units in 2012

http://www.strategyanalytics.com/default.aspx?mod=pressreleaseviewer&a0=5189&src=rss

T-Mobile USA to Cut 1,900 Call-Center Jobs, Close 7 Offices
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-03-22/t-mobile-usa-to-cut-1-900-call-center-jobs-close-7-facilities.html

India Gained 8.77 Million New GSM Subscribers in February

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/53636.php

Australia’s universal service reform legislation passed

http://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2012/03/22/australias-universal-service-reform-legislation-passed/

Free Mobile suffering from congestion

http://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2012/03/22/free-mobile-suffering-from-congestion/

Nokia Siemens, German unions agree on 1,600 job cuts

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/23/us-nokia-siemens-germany-idUSBRE82M0ZJ20120323

Singtel to Transfer 500 Staff to Huawei

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/53637.php

Samsung sees smartphones leading Africa growth
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/22/us-samsung-africa-idUSBRE82L0RU20120322

Facebook buys 750 patents from IBM: source
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/22/us-facebook-ibm-patents-idUSBRE82L13O20120322

Foxconn International swings to 2011 net profit
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/22/us-foxconn-results-idUSBRE82L0PT20120322

Ericsson raises stake in Korea JV
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/22/us-ericsson-idUSBRE82L0NC20120322

Boost Mobile to Offer Unlimited Talk & Text for As Low As $30 a Month for a
Limited Time
http://newsroom.sprint.com/news/boost-mobile-to-offer-unlimited-talk-and-text.htm

Microsoft applies for NFC Tap and Do trademark

http://www.nfcworld.com/2012/03/23/314761/microsoft-applies-for-nfc-tap-and-do-trademark/

Android 5.0 Jelly Bean said to launch in Q3

http://www.bgr.com/2012/03/22/android-5-0-jelly-bean-said-to-launch-in-q3/

AT&T announces slew of other devices getting ICS update
http://www.cnet.com/8301-17918_1-57402839-85/at-t-announces-slew-of-other-devices-getting-ics-update/

Verizon expands new diagnostics tool to Samsung Droid Charge

http://www.fiercemobilecontent.com/story/verizon-expands-new-diagnostics-tool-samsung-droid-charge/2012-03-22

Acer Iconia Tab A510 goes quad-core

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57402059-94/acer-iconia-tab-a510-goes-quad-core/

EBay to sell Rent.com to PRIMEDIA
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/22/us-primedia-idUSBRE82L17R20120322

Micron Posts Third Straight Loss on Weak Memory-Chip Prices
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-03-22/micron-posts-third-consecutive-loss-on-weak-memory-chip-prices.html

‘Angry Birds’ Space Edition Skips Windows Phone in Blow to Nokia
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-03-22/-angry-birds-space-edition-skips-windows-phone-in-blow-to-nokia.html

Ericsson to deploy 900MHz HSPA network for Softbank

http://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2012/03/22/ericsson-to-deploy-900mhz-hspa-network-for-softbank/

Daily News March 23, 2012

Google Said to Rethink Wallet Strategy Amid Slow Adoption
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-03-21/google-said-to-rethink-wallet-strategy-amid-slow-adoption.html

China Passes U.S. in Android, Apple Smart-Device Activations
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-03-21/china-passes-u-s-in-android-apple-smart-device-activations.html

Apple prepping for war with competitors over nano-SIM
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-57401648-17/apple-prepping-for-war-with-competitors-over-nano-sim/

Report: Everything Everywhere, O2 and Vodafone prep mobile ad network
http://www.fiercewireless.com/europe/story/report-everything-everywhere-o2-and-vodafone-prep-mobile-ad-network/2012-03-21

Portugal Telecom unveils mobile wallet service

http://www.nfcworld.com/2012/03/21/314702/portugal-telecom-unveils-mobile-wallet-service/

Apple's new iPhone will use bigger 4.6-inch display: report
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/22/us-apple-iphone-idUSBRE82L01G20120322

Telcos eying $170b cloud services market
http://www.telecomasia.net/content/telcos-eying-170b-cloud-services-market

Samsung in-house-developed smartphone processor may impact Qualcomm, TI,
Nvidia
http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20120321PD216.html

NTT DOCOMO Xi LTE Service Subscribers Top 2 Million
http://www.nttdocomo.com/pr/2012/001584.html

Bahrain Plans LTE Spectrum Sale Later This Year
http://www.cellular-news.com/story/53601.php

Thailand passes frequency master plan
http://www.telecomasia.net/content/thailand-passes-frequency-master-plan

Current Google Wallet customers given $5 on pre-paid cards for all the provisioning hassles

http://www.theverge.com/2012/3/20/2888690/current-google-wallet-customers-five-dollar-compensation

Windows 8 tablet PCs expected to be launched in October, say Taiwan makers
http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20120320PD213.html

Is this the Samsung Galaxy S III?
http://www.bgr.com/2012/03/21/is-this-the-samsung-galaxy-s-iii/

Samsung China Exec hints Galaxy S III may release in April
http://sammyhub.com/2012/03/21/samsung-china-exec-hints-galaxy-s-iii-may-release-in-april/

Apple sells 1 million copies of iPhoto for iOS in less than 10 days
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/03/21/apple_sells_1_million_copies_of_iphoto_for_ios_in_less_than_10_days.html

NEC Announces Agreement to Acquire Convergys' Global Information Management
(IM) Business, a Leader in Business Support Systems (BSS)
http://www.nec.co.jp/press/en/1203/2202.html

Zynga Said to Pay $200 Million for ‘Draw Something’ Creator
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-03-21/zynga-is-said-to-pay-200-million-for-draw-something-creator.html

Angry Birds Space now available for Samsung devices

http://sammyhub.com/2012/03/22/angry-birds-space-now-available-for-samsung-devices

Daily News March 22, 2012

Orange presents its “10 commitments” in Brussels, contributing to Europe’s Digital Agenda
http://www.orange.com/en_EN/press/press_releases/cp120320en.jsp

Windows Phone arrives in China; First phone on sale today

http://windowsteamblog.com/windows_phone/b/windowsphone/archive/2012/03/21/windows-phone-arrives-in-china-first-phone-on-sale-today.aspx

Chinese regulators drag heels on Google-Motorola deal
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-57400661-38/chinese-regulators-drag-heels-on-google-motorola-deal/

Vinaphone, MobiFone set to merge
http://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2012/03/20/vinaphone-mobifone-set-to-merge/

NSN signed up for Saudi TD-LTE network expansion
http://www.mobilebusinessbriefing.com/articles/nsn-signed-up-for-saudi-td-lte-network-expansion/23090/

Nearly 30 percent of U.S. smartphone users average 1 GB of data per month

http://www.fiercemobilecontent.com/story/nearly-30-percent-us-smartphone-users-average-1gb-data-month/2012-03-20

Forecast: Tablet gaming revenues to eclipse $3B by 2014

http://www.fiercemobilecontent.com/story/forecast-tablet-gaming-revenues-eclipse-3b-2014/2012-03-20

Apple on new iPad heat issue: It's not as hot as you think
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-57400794-17/apple-on-new-ipad-heat-issue-its-not-as-hot-as-you-think/

Apple could be top mobile processor maker by end of 2012

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/03/20/apple_could_be_top_mobile_processor_maker_by_end_of_2012.html

LG plans to ship 35 million smartphones this year, 8 million with LTE

http://www.unwiredview.com/2012/03/20/lg-plans-to-ship-35-million-smartphones-this-year-8-million-with-lte/

Australia’s first 4G LTE mobile Wi-Fi set to bring devices up to speed
http://www.telstra.com.au/abouttelstra/media-centre/announcements/australias-first-4g-lte-mobile-wi-fi-set-to-bring-devices-up-to-speed.xml

Right about now – Xperia S shipping globally

http://blogs.sonymobile.com/products/2012/03/21/right-about-now-xperia-s-shipping-globally/

Survey: Android programmers shifting toward Web apps
http://news.cnet.com/8301-30685_3-57400136-264/survey-android-programmers-shifting-toward-web-apps/

Verizon slashes price of Family Locator service

http://www.fiercemobilecontent.com/story/verizon-slashes-price-family-locator-service/2012-03-20

Windows 8 reportedly set for October debut
http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57400287-75/windows-8-reportedly-set-for-october-debut/

Adobe Q1 earnings narrowly match Wall Street predictions
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/btl/adobe-q1-earnings-narrowly-match-wall-street-predictions/71926

Daily News March 21, 2012

France Telecom CEO Richard rages at EC over hints of collusion

http://www.fiercewireless.com/europe/story/france-telecom-ceo-richard-rages-ec-over-collusion-suggestion/2012-03-16

GSMA and Wi-Fi Trade Group to Develop Wi-Fi Roaming Standards

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/53572.php

French data watchdog questions Google on privacy

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/20/net-us-google-france-idUSBRE82J0D920120320

Windows Phone surpasses Symbian in Britain: survey

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/20/us-nokia-britain-research-idUSBRE82J0RX20120320

Apple Announces Plans to Initiate Dividend and Share Repurchase Program

http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2012/03/19Apple-Announces-Plans-to-Initiate-Dividend-and-Share-Repurchase-Program.html

New iPad Tops Three Million

http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2012/03/19New-iPad-Tops-Three-Million.html?sr=hotnews.rss

Infrared test shows new iPad running 10 degrees hotter than iPad 2

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/03/20/infrared_test_shows_new_ipad_running_10_degrees_hotter_than_ipad_2.html

Samsung exec reportedly confirms quad-core Exynos, 4G LTE in Galaxy S III

http://www.bgr.com/2012/03/19/samsung-exec-reportedly-confirms-quad-core-exynos-4g-lte-in-galaxy-s-iii/

NEC Releases Smartphone, Tablets in China

http://www.marbridgeconsulting.com/marbridgedaily/archive/article/54524/nec_releases_smartphone_tablets_in_china

Sharp meets Apple's standards for iPad Retina display, LG lags behind - report

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/03/20/sharp_meets_apples_standards_for_ipad_retina_display_lg_lags_behind___report.html

iPhone again scores top spot at customer satisfaction
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57398726-37/iphone-again-scores-top-spot-at-customer-satisfaction/

Mobile ad spend soars to £203m in UK

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2012/mar/20/mobile-ad-spend-2011

Ireland inches closer to 4G wireless spectrum auction
http://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2012/03/19/ireland-inches-closer-to-4g-wireless-spectrum-auction/

Chunghwa may be forced to share network assets

http://www.telecomasia.net/content/chunghwa-may-be-forced-share-network-assets

Etisalat launches 3G network in Afghanistan

http://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2012/03/19/etisalat-launches-3g-network-in-afghanistan/

China Unicom Announces February 2012 Subscriber Totals

http://www.marbridgeconsulting.com/marbridgedaily/archive/article/54525/china_unicom_announces_february_2012_subscriber_totals

ZTE Unveils World's First High-Power 3.5GHz TD-LTE Base Station

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/53569.php

Nokia Siemens names Samih Elhage as new COO

http://www.fiercewireless.com/story/nokia-siemens-names-samih-elhage-new-coo/2012-03-16

Apple pledges to combat App Store fraud

http://www.fiercemobilecontent.com/story/apple-pledges-combat-app-store-fraud/2012-03-16

Amazon Appstore for Android hits 31,000 apps one year on
http://www.mobilebusinessbriefing.com/articles/amazon-appstore-for-android-hits-31-000-apps-one-year-on/23051/

Bell agrees CAD3.4bn takeover of Astral

http://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2012/03/19/bell-agrees-cad3-4bn-takeover-of-astral/

Vietnam to Impose Limit on SIM Card Ownership

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/53564.php

iPad A5X processor built on Samsung's 45nm technology

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/03/16/ipad_a5x_processor_built_on_samsungs_45nm_technology.html

Nokia confirm tethering for Lumia

http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/flow/item/14433_Nokia_confirm_tethering_for_Lu.php

Amazon.com to Acquire Kiva Systems, Inc.

http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=97664&p=RssLanding&cat=news&id=1674132

Cisco Completes Acquisition of Lightwire

http://newsroom.cisco.com/release/744182/Cisco-Completes-Acquisition-of-Lightwire

Intel Plans to Hire More Than 600 Workers in Israel in 2012
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-03-18/intel-plans-to-hire-more-than-600-workers-in-israel-in-2012.html

Broadcom to buy BroadLight for $230 million: report

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/20/us-broadlight-broadcom-idUSBRE82J0UB20120320

Dell replacing Android with Windows 8 in bid to compete with iPad

http://www.fiercewireless.com/story/dell-replacing-android-windows-8-bid-compete-ipad/2012-03-19

GREE releases first game from its US studio

http://www.mobilebusinessbriefing.com/articles/gree-releases-first-game-from-its-us-studio/23058/

Daily News March 19, 2012

Report: Voda and Hutchison mulling Australian exit

http://www.mobilebusinessbriefing.com/articles/report-voda-and-hutchison-mulling-australian-exit/23042/

China Mobile to launch FDD/TDD LTE in HK this year

http://www.telecomasia.net/content/china-mobile-launch-fddtdd-lte-hk-year

PayPal Aims to Challenge Alibaba With China Payments

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-03-16/paypal-aims-to-challenge-alibaba-with-china-payments.html

Blocking of VoIP and P2P is Commonplace in Europe - Survey

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/53547.php

South Korean watchdog issues fines for price rigging

http://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2012/03/16/south-korean-watchdog-issues-fines-for-price-rigging/

Telefonica online unit seeks Brazil-to-U.S. video stream

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/17/us-telefonica-terra-streaming-idUSBRE82G00020120317

PayPal takes on Square with credit-card swiping device

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57398135-93/paypal-takes-on-square-with-credit-card-swiping-device/

LightSquared gets $65 million as Sprint quits

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/16/us-lightsquared-sprint-idUSBRE82F0QR20120316

LightSquared Files Appeal Against Decision to Block its LTE Network

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/53542.php

LightSquared hires Bush lawyer to take on FCC

http://www.telecoms.com/41343/lightsquared-hires-bush-lawyer-to-take-on-fcc-2/

DT teams up with Airbus, Alca-Lu to test LTE-based in-flight services

http://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2012/03/16/dt-teams-up-with-airbus-alca-lu-to-test-lte-based-in-flight-services/

Telcel LTE goes commercial next month

http://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2012/03/16/telcel-lte-goes-commercial-next-month/

Samsung-Apple patent case rejected in France

http://www.mobilebusinessbriefing.com/articles/samsung-apple-patent-case-rejected-in-france/23047/

New iPad a Hotspot Now for Verizon, Not So Much With AT&T

http://allthingsd.com/20120316/new-ipad-a-hotspot-now-for-verizon-not-so-much-with-att/

Samsung confirms to be working on Android-based digital camera

http://sammyhub.com/2012/03/14/samsung-confirms-to-be-working-on-android-based-digital-camera/

New iPhone 5 will have LTE, suggests Verizon

http://www.unwiredview.com/2012/03/14/new-iphone-5-will-have-lte-suggests-verizon/

Ice Cream Sandwich update for Galaxy Note apparently pushed to Q2 2012

http://sammyhub.com/2012/03/15/ice-cream-sandwich-update-for-galaxy-note-apparently-pushed-to-q2-2012/

iPad 3 4G Teardown

http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPad-3-4G-Teardown/8277/1

Kindle for iPad app now optimized for new high-resolution display

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57398296-93/kindle-for-ipad-app-now-optimized-for-new-high-resolution-display/

Daily News March 16, 2012

Five European telecoms facing antitrust complaint?
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-57397011-17/five-european-telecoms-facing-antitrust-complaint

Telefónica and Boku unveil global mobile payments partnership

Telefónica makes a strategic investment in BOKU through its Digital division

http://saladeprensa.telefonica.es/jsp/base.jsp?contenido=/jsp/notasdeprensa/notadetalle.jsp&idm=eng&id=66&pais=1&elem=17970&titulo=Telef%C3%B3nica%20and%20Boku%20unveil%20gl...&origen=notapres&selectNumReg=5&pagina=1

Nokia working on own tablet: design chief

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/15/us-nokia-tablet-idUSBRE82E0BY20120315

China Mobile Q4 growth mild; hopes pinned on iPhone tie-up

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/15/us-chinamobile-idUSBRE82D1ER20120315

China Mobile says aims to add 30 million 3G users this year

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/15/us-chinamobile-outlook-idUSBRE82E0DC20120315

MIIT Announces January 2012 Telecom Statistics

http://www.marbridgeconsulting.com/marbridgedaily/archive/article/54426/miit_announces_january_2012_telecom_statistics

China to Become the Largest Market for Smartphones in 2012 with Brazil and India Forecast to Join the Top 5 Country-Level Markets by 2016, According to IDC

http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=prUS23381112

Samsung loses bid to ban iPhone, iPad sales in Netherlands

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/15/us-samsung-apple-idUSBRE82E02B20120315

T-Mobile USA Calls for Interoperability Across All 700Mhz LTE Networks

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/53511.php

Verizon doubling 4G LTE sites by the end of 2012
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-57397145-17/verizon-doubling-4g-lte-sites-by-the-end-of-2012/

Verizon reconfirms 4G LTE for all future smartphones
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57397388-94/verizon-reconfirms-4g-lte-for-all-future-smartphones/

Optus calls on Huawei for Newcastle LTE rollout

http://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2012/03/14/optus-calls-on-huawei-for-newcastle-lte-rollout/

Qtel Group Signs Strategic Partnership with ZTE Corporation

http://wwwen.zte.com.cn/en/press_center/news/201203/t20120315_295008.html

Apple's new iPad fails to support European LTE frequencies

http://www.fiercewireless.com/europe/story/apples-new-ipad-fails-support-european-lte-frequencies/2012-03-14

FaceTime on Apple's new iPad not allowed over LTE

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/03/15/facetime_on_new_ipad_not_allowed_over_lte.html

BlackBerry PlayBooks with HSPA+ and LTE radios pass through the FCC

http://www.bgr.com/2012/03/14/blackberry-playbooks-with-hspa-and-lte-radios-pass-through-the-fcc/

India 2G auction won't start before Dec
http://www.telecomasia.net/content/india-2g-auction-wont-start-dec

Tele2 tests LTE in Omsk; anxious to hitch a ride on the 4G bandwagon as
auction looms
http://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2012/03/14/tele2-tests-lte-in-omsk-anxious-to-hitch-a-ride-on-the-4g-bandwagon-as-auction-looms/

Clearwire, Leap Make Wholesale Pact
http://allthingsd.com/20120314/clearwire-leap-make-wholesale-pact/

Clearwire Signs LTE Network Deal with Cricket Communications

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/53501.php

Android 4.0 update coming soon to 16 HTC devices

http://www.bgr.com/2012/03/14/android-4-0-update-coming-soon-to-16-htc-devices/

ARM looks to refrigerators, medical devices with new chip
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-57397291-17/arm-looks-to-refrigerators-medical-devices-with-new-chip/

Bell switches on FTTH across Quebec City
http://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2012/03/14/bell-switches-on-ftth-across-quebec-city/

NEC Increases Line Services for CONNEXIVE M2M Solutions

http://www.nec.co.jp/press/en/1203/1501.html

Cisco to buy NDS for $5 billion: Israeli report

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/15/us-nds-cisco-idUSBRE82E0C120120315

Daily News March 15, 2012

Everything Everywhere should be allowed to offer 4G, says Ofcom

http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2012/mar/13/everything-everywhere-4g-ofcom

Ofcom backs Everything Everywhere plan to use 1800MHz band for LTE

http://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2012/03/14/ofcom-backs-everything-everywhere-plan-to-use-1800mhz-band-for-lte/

Media Tablet Shipments Outpace Fourth Quarter Targets; Increase in 2012
Forecast
http://www.cellular-news.com/story/53484.php

Apple to sell 65.6 million iPads this year, sees record pre-orders: analysts

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/14/us-aaple-research-canaccordgenuity-idUSBRE82D0RE20120314

China Mobile to take part in Pakistan’s 3G auction

http://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2012/03/14/china-mobile-to-take-part-in-pakistans-3g-auction/

Wireless Intelligence: New 'Scoreboard' ranks top 20 global operator groups by mobile connections

http://www.wirelessintelligence.com/analysis/2011/10/new-scoreboard-ranks-top-20-global-operator-groups-by-mobile-connections/

NTT DOCOMO Subscribers Top 60 Million

http://www.nttdocomo.com/pr/2012/001583.html

Nokia Will Host Lumia Event in Beijing on March 28
http://allthingsd.com/20120313/nokia-lumia-headed-to-china-on-march-28/

PT confirms LTE launch
http://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2012/03/13/pt-confirms-lte-launch/

Bharti set to launch 4G by end-March?
http://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2012/03/13/bharti-set-to-launch-4g-by-end-march/

WiMAX operator Enforta poised to test LTE in Kemerovo?
http://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2012/03/13/wimax-operator-enforta-poised-to-test-lte-in-kemerovo/

Orange Uganda signs passive network management partnership with Eaton Towers

http://www.orange.com/en_EN/press/press_releases/cp120314en.jsp

UK to Track IPad Sales As Part of National Inflation Rate Calculator
http://www.cellular-news.com/story/53474.php

New iPad may shave Apple’s tablet margins
http://www.eetimes.com/electronics-news/4237773/New-iPad-may-shave-Apple-s-tablet-margins

LG Display supplying panels for Apple's new iPad: source

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/14/us-lgdisplay-apple-idUSBRE82D09U20120314

ARM Announces World's Most Energy-efficient Processor
http://www.cellular-news.com/story/53486.php

Telenor teams with Wikipedia for free access

http://www.telecomasia.net/content/telenor-teams-wikipedia-free-access

Etisalat Looking to Sell Minority Stake in Indonesian Network
http://www.cellular-news.com/story/53480.php

'￡50 iPad' advertised by Tesco will not be honoured
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-17357383

MTS posts strong 2011 results
http://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2012/03/13/mts-posts-strong-2011-results/

Vimpelcom FY11 revenues up 7% to USD23.46bn; subscriber base up 13% to 205
million
http://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2012/03/13/vimpelcom-fy11-revenues-up-7-to-usd23-46bn-subscriber-base-up-13-to-205-million/

Smartphone Owners Demand Larger Displays

4.0-inch to 4.5-inch Displays Hit the Sweet Spot

http://www.strategyanalytics.com/default.aspx?mod=pressreleaseviewer&a0=5187&src=rss

http://itpro.nikkeibp.co.jp/article/NEWS/20120314/386305/

Nokia debuts browser-based maps for Android, iOS

http://www.fiercemobilecontent.com/story/nokia-debuts-browser-based-maps-android-ios/2012-03-13

Intel's supply chain chief says ready for mobile

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/13/us-intel-krzanich-idUSBRE82C17H20120313

KDDI Installed GoNet Systems Outdoor Wi-Fi Solution

http://www.gonetworks.com/?news=kddi-installed-gonet-systems-outdoor-wi-fi-solution

Daily News March 14, 2012

Apple, Motorola held cross-licensing talks late 2011: EU

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/13/us-apple-motorola-idUSBRE82B1E520120313

Apple Said to Be Subpoenaed by U.S. on Google Mobile Search

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-03-13/apple-said-to-be-subpoenaed-by-u-s-regulators-on-google-s-mobile-search.html

MIIT to Issue 4G Licenses in 2-3 Years

http://www.marbridgeconsulting.com/marbridgedaily/archive/article/54317/miit_to_issue_4g_licenses_in_2_3_years

Clearwire unfazed by Chinese delay on TD-LTE licenses

http://www.fiercewireless.com/story/clearwire-unfazed-chinese-delay-td-lte-licenses/2012-03-12

Gartner Says Worldwide Semiconductor Spending to Reach $316 Billion in 2012, a 4 Percent Increase from 2011

http://www.gartner.com/it/page.jsp?id=1948615

Apple could buy Samsung parts worth $11 billion

http://sammyhub.com/2012/03/13/apple-could-buy-samsung-parts-worth-11-billion/

Tablets to be 4th largest semiconductor market by 2014, says IHS

http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20120313PR200.html

Samsung is sole supplier of Apple's iPad Retina displays - report

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/03/13/samsung_is_sole_supplier_of_apples_ipad_retina_displays___report.html

Samsung official claims Apple plans to release 7.85-inch iPad this year

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/03/13/samsung_official_claims_apple_plans_to_release_785_inch_ipad_this_year.html

Rumor Mill: T-Mobile to launch unlimited mobile-to-mobile calling plan

http://www.fiercewireless.com/story/rumor-mill-t-mobile-launch-unlimited-mobile-mobile-calling-plan/2012-03-12

Samsung Offers Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Upgrade for GALAXY S II

http://global.samsungtomorrow.com/?p=12233

Nokia to launch Windows 8 tablet later this year, says report

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57395268-93/nokia-to-launch-windows-8-tablet-later-this-year-says-report/

Qualcomm Finally Awarded BWA Licenses from 2010 Auction

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/53464.php

China Web Video Sites Youku, Tudou Agree To Merge

http://www.forbes.com/sites/ericsavitz/2012/03/12/china-web-video-sites-youku-tudou-agree-to-merge/

eBay app offers second-screen shopping experiences for iPad users

http://www.fiercemobilecontent.com/story/ebay-app-offers-second-screen-shopping-experiences-ipad-users/2012-03-12

Intel eyes Internet-based TV service: WSJ

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/12/us-intel-tv-idUSBRE82B1E320120312

Introducing our magical Xperia sola

http://blogs.sonymobile.com/products/2012/03/13/introducing-our-magical-xperia-sola-2/

Spotify Heads to Germany

http://allthingsd.com/20120312/spotify-heads-to-germany/

Yahoo sues Facebook over patents; it's war in Silicon Valley

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57395693-93/yahoo-sues-facebook-over-patents-its-war-in-silicon-valley/

Apple's Siri not as smart as she looks, lawsuit charges

http://news.cnet.com/8301-27076_3-57395727-248/apples-siri-not-as-smart-as-she-looks-lawsuit-charges/

Time Warner's CNN Reportedly To Buy Mashable For $200M+

http://www.forbes.com/sites/ericsavitz/2012/03/12/time-warners-cnn-reportedly-to-buy-mashable-for-200m/

Daily News March 13, 2012

China to Open Up Telecoms Infrastructure Market to Foreign Investors

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/53442.php

IPhone Failing to Gain Market Share in China as Samsung Lead Triples: Tech

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-03-11/iphone-fails-to-gain-china-share-as-samsung-lead-triples-tech.html

AT&T 4G LTE Coming Soon to St. Louis

More customers can look forward to ultra-fast mobile Internet on the latest LTE devices

http://www.att.com/gen/press-room?pid=22577&cdvn=news&newsarticleid=34027&mapcode=

Ericsson Looking to Cut Up to 1,700 Jobs in North America

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/53445.php

Apple: iPad preorders sell out, demand 'off the charts'

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/story/2012-03-10/new-ipad-preorders-sell-out/53463592/1

Mobile Commerce Market Set to Accelerate with NFC Facilitating $74bn Transactions by 2015

http://www.juniperresearch.com/viewpressrelease.php?pr=291

Isis unveils merchant logo

http://www.nfcworld.com/2012/03/12/314323/isis-unveils-merchant-logo/

Orange hits 500k NFC phones

http://www.nfcworld.com/2012/03/12/314298/orange-hits-500k-nfc-phones/

Google Pressuring Android Developers to Use its Payment Platform

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/53436.php

3 Italia users to benefit from high-speed HSPA and LTE access

http://www.ericsson.com/news/1593063

France Telecom – Orange and Publicis Group partner with Iris Capital Management to create a leading European venture capital investor in the digital economy

http://www.orange.com/en_EN/press/press_releases/cp120312en.jsp

Nokia Reported to Be Closing Indian Mobile Money Service

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/53446.php

Samsung Trademarks New Galaxy-Series Names

http://pocketnow.com/android/samsung-trademarks-new-galaxy-series-names

Samsung announces Galaxy Tab 7.7 LTE for South Korea

http://sammyhub.com/2012/03/11/samsung-announces-galaxy-tab-7-7-lte-for-south-korea/

Samsung Galaxy users to get free Angry Birds Space level pack

http://sammyhub.com/2012/03/12/samsung-galaxy-users-to-get-free-angry-birds-space-level-pack/

Japanese Mobile Games Developer Inks Chinese Distribution Deal

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/53449.php

Daily News March 12, 2012

Project Oscar hopes to bring mobile wallets to Europe
Vodafone, O2 and Everything Everywhere have applied to the European
commissionto form a company that would create a mobile wallet platform
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2012/mar/07/mobile-phone-wallets-europe

China Telecom iPhone Sales Start; Subsidy May Damp Profit
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-03-09/china-telecom-iphone-sales-start-subsidy-may-damp-profit.html

Telefonica launches 'Virtual Hosting 2.0' for corporations and public
agencies in Latin America
http://saladeprensa.telefonica.es/jsp/base.jsp?contenido=/jsp/notasdeprensa/notadetalle.jsp&idm=eng&id=66&pais=1&elem=17933&titulo=Telef%C3%B3nica%20launches%20''Virtual...&origen=notapres&selectNumReg=5&pagina=1

Iliad net profit falls on mobile investment
http://www.totaltele.com/view.aspx?ID=471945

FCC presses Verizon, cable companies for more data on deals

http://www.fiercewireless.com/story/fcc-presses-verizon-cable-companies-more-data-deals/2012-03-09

Extended UK white space pilot in the pipeline
http://www.mobilebusinessbriefing.com/articles/report-extended-uk-white-space-pilot-in-the-pipeline/22873/

P1 starts shift from Wimax to TD-LTE
http://www.telecomasia.net/content/p1-starts-shift-wimax-td-lte

LG Uplus eyes voice-over-LTE launch in October 2012
http://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2012/03/09/lg-uplus-eyes-voice-over-lte-launch-in-october-2012/

TeliaSonera reaches 100,000 LTE users; prepares for upsurge this year
http://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2012/03/09/teliasonera-reaches-100000-lte-users-prepares-for-upsurge-this-year/

TeliaSonera targets VoLTE launch in 2013

http://www.fiercewireless.com/europe/story/teliasonera-targets-volte-launch-2013/2012-03-09

C Spire to launch LTE in 20 Mississippi markets in September
http://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2012/03/09/c-spire-to-launch-lte-in-20-mississippi-markets-in-september/

AT&T Is Said to Hold Talks With Cerberus on Sale of Its Yellow Pages Stake
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-03-08/at-t-said-to-talk-with-cerberus-on-yellow-pages-sale-in-1-5-billion-deal.html

Apple, book publishers face e-book antitrust lawsuit
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57392980-93/apple-book-publishers-face-e-book-antitrust-lawsuit/

China Mobile to Launch TD-SCDMA Windows Phone
http://www.marbridgeconsulting.com/marbridgedaily/archive/article/54298/china_mobile_to_launch_td_scdma_windows_phone

Microsoft shutting down Windows Marketplace for Mobile on May 9

http://www.fiercemobilecontent.com/story/microsoft-shutting-down-windows-marketplace-mobile-may-9/2012-03-09

Samsung Galaxy S2 to get ICS on March 10
http://sammyhub.com/2012/03/09/samsung-galaxy-s2-to-get-ics-on-march-10/

Zain and Microsoft strike Windows Phone deal
http://www.mobilebusinessbriefing.com/articles/zain-and-microsoft-strike-windows-phone-deal/22867/

Nokia CEO received EUR 7.94m in compensation in 2011
http://www.totaltele.com/view.aspx?ID=471944

Families Stay Connected with ZTE Fury Smartphone from Sprint
Priced at less than $20, new Android phone takes the worry out of choosing
the ideal phone for kids and parents alike
http://newsroom.sprint.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=2206

Huawei beefs up design team, to launch more high-end smartphones
http://www.totaltele.com/view.aspx?ID=471946

Google+ Aiming to More Than Double Its User Base This Year, Gundotra Says
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-03-10/google-aiming-to-more-than-double-its-user-base-this-year-gundotra-says.html

Verizon Wireless to Shut Call Centers, Relocate Employees
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-03-08/verizon-wireless-to-shut-three-u-s-call-centers-affecting-3-175-workers.html

Rumor Mill: Google to ditch Motorola's set-top box division
http://www.fiercewireless.com/story/rumor-mill-google-ditch-motorolas-set-top-box-division/2012-03-08

Daily News March 9, 2012

SFR may slash up to 500 jobs to compensate for Free Mobile's impact on earnings

http://www.fiercewireless.com/europe/story/sfr-may-slash-500-jobs-compensate-free-mobiles-impact-earnings/2012-03-07

Visa Europe acquires 15% stake in Mobile Money Network

http://www.fiercewireless.com/europe/story/visa-europe-acquires-15-stake-mobile-money-network/2012-03-07

Google lost $433.5M on Clearwire investment, less than expected

http://www.fiercewireless.com/story/google-lost-4335m-clearwire-investment-less-expected/2012-03-07

Siri: Japanese language availability

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5173

O2 Health takes telecare mobile

http://mediacentre.o2.co.uk/Press-Releases/O2-Health-takes-telecare-mobile-364.aspx

Nokia Siemens Networks Sells Proprietary Fixed-Wireless Broadband Business
http://www.cellular-news.com/story/53396.php

Sprint Is Said to Plan to End Its Network Deal With Falcone’s LightSquared

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-03-07/sprint-said-to-plan-end-to-deal-with-falcone-s-lightsquared.html

Sony to open PlayStation Suite to developers

http://www.mobilebusinessbriefing.com/articles/sony-to-open-playstation-suite-to-developers/22864/

Vodafone Germany scoops BMW M2M deal

http://www.fiercewireless.com/europe/story/vodafone-germany-scoops-bmw-m2m-deal/2012-03-07

Telefonica Launches UK Investment Fund for Tech Start-Ups

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/53405.php

Analysts: Dish may be bluffing about LTE Advanced network buildout

http://www.fiercewireless.com/story/analysts-dish-may-be-bluffing-about-lte-advanced-network-buildout/2012-03-07

Intel offers developer tools for Android

http://www.mobilebusinessbriefing.com/articles/intel-offers-multimedia-tools-for-android/22849/

China Mobile Tests TD-LTE-Based Wi-Fi on Hangzhou Bus Line

http://www.marbridgeconsulting.com/marbridgedaily/archive/article/54236/china_mobile_tests_td_lte_based_wi_fi_on_hangzhou_bus_line

Netflix in talks with cable companies to bundle streaming service

http://www.bgr.com/2012/03/07/netflix-in-talks-with-cable-companies-to-bundle-streaming-service/

MTN to only exit Iran if South Africa applies sanctions

http://www.totaltele.com/view.aspx?ID=471887

MTN, Results for the year ended 31 December 2011

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/53407.php

Motorola Mobility Introduces the Next Iteration of Life-Proof to China: Motorola DEFY XT535

http://mediacenter.motorola.com/Press-Releases/Motorola-Mobility-Introduces-the-Next-Iteration-of-Life-Proof-to-China-Motorola-DEFY-XT535-3a1e.aspx

Buzz in the Blogosphere: Millions More Bloggers and Blog Readers

http://blog.nielsen.com/nielsenwire/online_mobile/buzz-in-the-blogosphere-millions-more-bloggers-and-blog-readers/

Daily News March 8, 2012

Apple Launches New iPad

New iPad Features Retina Display, A5X Chip, 5 Megapixel iSight Camera & Ultrafast 4G LTE

http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2012/03/07Apple-Launches-New-iPad.html

Apple Brings 1080p High Definition to New Apple TV

New Apple TV Features iTunes Movies and TV Shows, Netflix, Photos & More in HD

http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2012/03/07Apple-Brings-1080p-High-Definition-to-New-Apple-TV.html

HomeFusion Broadband From Verizon Powers In-Home Internet Connectivity With
4G LTE
Verizon’s First Residential Wireless Broadband Solution Harnesses High
Speed of 4G LTE Network
http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2012/homefusion-broadband-from.html

Spanish Regulator Ordered to Avoid Delays to Cuts in Mobile Termination
Rates
http://www.cellular-news.com/story/53381.php

Samsung files fresh lawsuit against Apple in South Korea

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/07/us-samsung-apple-lawsuit-idUSTRE8260F420120307

Indian Mobile Subscriber Base Neared 904 Million at the End of Jan 2012
http://www.cellular-news.com/story/53385.php

comScore Reports January 2012 U.S. Mobile Subscriber Market Share
More Than 100 Million U.S. Mobile Subscribers Now Use Smartphones
http://www.comscore.com/Press_Events/Press_Releases/2012/3/comScore_Reports_January_2012_U.S._Mobile_Subscriber_Market_Share

Verizon officially dishing out ICS to more than 12 devices
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57391662-94/verizon-officially-dishing-out-ics-to-more-than-12-devices/

Qualcomm announces $4 billion share buyback plan, ups dividend
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/06/us-qualcomm-idUSTRE8250LR20120306

Telstra finalizes terms of $11b NBN deal
http://www.telecomasia.net/content/telstra-finalizes-terms-11b-nbn-deal

Judge orders Google, Motorola to hand over Android data to Apple
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-57391295-17/judge-orders-google-motorola-to-hand-over-android-data-to-apple/

Apple Offered Licensing Deals To Some Patent Foes -Sources
http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120306-713976.html

Turkcell signs up 50k wallet users

http://www.nfcworld.com/2012/03/07/314263/turkcell-signs-up-50k-wallet-users/

PayPal Now Accepted in Bars and Restaurants Through the Tabbedout Mobile
Payment App
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20120306005476/en/PayPal-Accepted-Bars-Restaurants-Tabbedout-Mobile-Payment

A completely redesigned Google Search App for Windows 7.5 phones

http://googlemobile.blogspot.com/2012/03/completely-redesigned-google-search-app.html

Apple awarded payments tracking patent
http://www.nfcworld.com/2012/03/06/314221/apple-awarded-payments-tracking-patent/

Daily News March 7, 2012

Introducing Google Play: All your entertainment, anywhere you go

http://googlemobile.blogspot.com/2012/03/introducing-google-play-all-your.html

Orange threatens to pull out of emerging markets

http://www.telecoms.com/40841/orange-threatens-to-pull-out-of-emerging-markets/

China Mobile: TD-LTE Fees to Be Lower than TD-SCDMA
http://www.marbridgeconsulting.com/marbridgedaily/archive/article/54178/china_mobile_td_lte_fees_to_be_lower_than_td_scdma

Verizon to deploy LTE femtocells, small cells
http://www.fiercewireless.com/story/verizon-deploy-lte-femtocells-small-cells/2012-03-05

Verizon to hit LTE capacity limit in some markets by 2013 without new
spectrum
http://www.fiercewireless.com/story/verizon-hit-lte-capacity-limit-some-markets-2013-without-new-spectrum/2012-03-05

China Mobile has 15m iPhone users
http://www.telecomasia.net/content/china-mobile-has-15m-iphone-users

AT&T looks to refarm 2G spectrum, urges customers to upgrade
http://www.fiercewireless.com/story/att-looks-refarm-2g-spectrum-urges-customers-upgrade/2012-03-05

Telia, Vodafone follow Tele2’s LTE handset launch

http://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2012/03/06/telia-vodafone-follow-tele2s-lte-handset-launch/

Telenor plots common billing in APAC
http://www.telecomasia.net/content/telenor-plots-common-billing-apac

Google may be planning Siri rival for later this year

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57390471-93/google-may-be-planning-siri-rival-for-later-this-year/

Yahoo Said to Weigh Job Cuts as CEO Thompson Copes With Market Share Loss
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-03-05/yahoo-said-to-weigh-job-cuts-as-ceo-thompson-copes-with-market-share-loss.html

Telefonica Brazil to rebrand as Vivo from April

http://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2012/03/06/telefonica-brazil-to-rebrand-as-vivo-from-april/

Qtel FY revenues up 16%, to raise QAR 5 bln in rights issue
http://www.telecompaper.com/news/qtel-fy-revenues-up-16-to-raise-qar-5-bln-in-rights-issue

Du revenue up 25% in 2011 on growing subs, data usage

http://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2012/03/06/du-revenue-up-25-in-2011-on-growing-subs-data-usage/

PLDT Q4 net income plummets 87%

http://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2012/03/06/pldt-q4-net-income-plummets-87/

Indosat reports a 29% rise in 2011 net profit

http://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2012/03/06/indosat-reports-a-29-rise-in-2011-net-profit/

Square launches iPad app; adios, cash register
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-57390534-17/square-launches-ipad-app-adios-cash-register/

Schmidt: The Web will dissolve national barriers
http://news.cnet.com/8301-30685_3-57390831-264/schmidt-the-web-will-dissolve-national-barriers/

Share the Smarter Life with Samsung GALAXY Pocket

http://global.samsungtomorrow.com/?p=12027

LG Optimus Vu available now (only in Korea). It’s expensive

http://www.unwiredview.com/2012/03/05/lg-optimus-vu-available-now-only-in-korea-its-expensive/

Next iPad will be the iPad HD, not the iPad 3
http://news.cnet.com/8301-27076_3-57391022-248/next-ipad-will-be-the-ipad-hd-not-the-ipad-3/

Samsung says Galaxy S III isn’t launching in April; most likely May

http://www.bgr.com/2012/03/05/samsung-says-galaxy-s-iii-isnt-launching-in-april-most-likely-may/

Google dishing up 'Key Lime Pie' for Android?
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57390298-94/google-dishing-up-key-lime-pie-for-android/