Samurai Mobile: Verizon

Telecommunications observatory (mobile market) in France - December 31st, 2010 - provisional results - Publication at 3rd February 2011
http://www.arcep.fr/index.php?id=10743&L=1

NTT net profit up 4.6% in Q3
Japanese telco's numbers boosted by fibre broadband business, enterprise services.

http://www.totaltele.com/view.aspx?ID=462148

Visa Europe Inks Mobile Payments Deal with Monitise

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/47716.php

Verizon iPhone 4 preorders sell out on first day

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/02/03/verizon_iphone_preorders_sell_out_on_first_day.html

TeliaSonera Profits Rise - Announces 800 Job Cuts

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/47715.php

OTE ready to sell Telekom shares

http://www.telegeography.com/cu/article.php?article_id=36056

Slim's Telcel pitches new fee proposal to rivals

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/02/04/us-americamovil-idUSTRE7136NI20110204

Telmex posts decline in 4Q net profit as tax bill increases

http://www.telegeography.com/cu/article.php?article_id=36045

CHART OF THE DAY: The Android Effect On HTC

http://www.businessinsider.com/chart-of-the-day-htc-gross-profit-2011-2

Samsung Galaxy S2 coming with Android 2.3 Gingerbread, 4.5 inch Super AMOLED Plus display?

http://www.unwiredview.com/2011/02/04/samsung-galaxy-s2-coming-with-android-2-3-gingerbread-4-5-inch-super-amoled-plus-display/

LG Optimus 3D coming to the UK via Vodafone

http://www.unwiredview.com/2011/02/04/lg-optimus-3d-coming-to-the-uk-via-vodafone/

January 28, 2011

Daily News January 28, 2011

AT&T Reports Record 2.8 Million Wireless Net Adds, Strong U‑verse Sales, Continued Revenue Gains in the Fourth Quarter

http://www.att.com/gen/press-room?pid=18952&cdvn=news&newsarticleid=31519&mapcode=financial

Verizon to Acquire Terremark, Boosting Cloud Strategy through Powerful Unified Enterprise IT Delivery Platform

http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2011/verizon-to-acquire-terremark.html

LENOVO AND NEC FORM JOINT VENTURE TO CREATE JAPAN's LARGEST PC GROUP

http://www.nec.co.jp/press/en/1101/2702.html

4G to be trialled extensively, commercial launch set for 2012

http://www.telegeography.com/cu/article.php?article_id=35945

China Mobile May Purchase Belgian 4G License

http://www.marbridgeconsulting.com/marbridgedaily/archive/article/43190/china_mobile_may_purchase_belgian_4g_license#When:12:00:00Z

France Telecom signs with 28 banks a 5-year EUR 6 billion syndicated revolving line

http://www.orange.com/en_EN/press/press_releases/cp110127en.jsp

Orange and Barclaycard set date for UK’s first commercial NFC service

http://www.nearfieldcommunicationsworld.com/2011/01/27/35762/orange-and-barclaycard-set-date-for-uks-first-commercial-nfc-service/

HSPA+ is now mainstream, says GSA: 103 operators launched in 57 countries

http://www.gsacom.com/news/gsa_316.php4

Survey shows potential for 25 million Verizon iPhones in 2011

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/01/27/survey_shows_potential_for_25_million_verizon_iphones_in_2011.html

Apple becomes No. 3 global PC maker with 241% growth, if iPad is included

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/01/26/apple_becomes_no_3_global_pc_maker_with_241_growth_if_ipad_is_included.html

Ericsson to supply Unicom with GPON solution

http://www.telegeography.com/cu/article.php?article_id=35946

True-CAT pull rabbit out of hat: Hutch CDMA becomes HSPA

http://www.telegeography.com/cu/article.php?article_id=35948

China Mobile says Apple to support TD-LTE

http://www.cn-c114.net/583/a578317.html

Apple releases iTunes 10.1.2 with fixes, support for CDMA iPhone

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/01/27/apple_releases_itunes_10_1_2_with_fixes_support_for_cdma_iphone.html

1.4 billion people to acces both fixed and mobile broadband by 2015

http://about.datamonitor.com/media/archives/5346

Microsoft's Windows disappoints on lukewarm PC sales

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE70Q12F20110128

Amazon margins squeezed by costs, shares plunge

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE70Q5JU20110128

January 25, 2011

Daily News January 25, 2011

Telefónica and China UNICOM strengthen their strategic alliance and agree a new mutual investment
http://saladeprensa.telefonica.es/jsp/base.jsp?contenido=/jsp/notasdeprensa/notadetalle.jsp&idm=eng&id=66&pais=1&elem=16034&titulo=Telef%C3%B3nica%20and%20China%20UNICOM%20s...&origen=notapres&selectNumReg=5&pagina=1
View press release in a new page (PDF 136 KB)
http://saladeprensa.telefonica.es/documentos/nprensa/np_23012011_en.pdf

KDDI books net income of JPY65.7bn in Oct-Dec
http://www.telegeography.com/cu/article.php?article_id=35893

Orange seen eying stake in Dailymotion: report
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE70K4NX20110121?feedType=RSS&feedName=internetNews

Smartphone under US$100 will help open up China market, says Qualcomm exec
http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20110124PD209.html

UAE to launch number portability by end-Q1
http://www.telegeography.com/cu/article.php?article_id=35901

Du to select vendor for LTE network rollout
http://www.telegeography.com/cu/article.php?article_id=35903

Huawei Opens 3 Mobile Product Experience Stores
http://www.marbridgeconsulting.com/marbridgedaily/archive/article/43050/huawei_opens_3_mobile_product_experience_stores

Sina Releases Payment Tool
http://www.marbridgeconsulting.com/marbridgedaily/archive/article/43084/sina_releases_payment_tool

Facebook to unveil financials, raises $1.5 billion
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE70K6VQ20110122?feedType=RSS&feedName=internetNews

NTT DOCOMO to Reduce Interconnection Fees
http://www.nttdocomo.com/pr/2011/001505.html

Tesco celebrates Christmas by reaching 2.5 million customer milestone
http://www.telegeography.com/cu/article.php?article_id=35897

Verizon Recognized as a Leader in the U.S. Enterprise Mobility Market
http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2010/verizon-recognized-as-a.html

Motorola Launches MILESTONE™ XT800 - India’s First Android™ - Powered Dual Mode/Dual-SIM(CDMA + GSM) Touch Screen Smartphone
http://mediacenter.motorola.com/content/detail.aspx?ReleaseID=13719&NewsAreaID=2&changeCurrentLocale=1

Nvidia Tegra 2 3D and quad-core Tegra 3 chips rumored for later this year
http://www.unwiredview.com/2011/01/24/nvidia-tegra-2-3d-and-quad-core-tegra-3-chips-rumored-for-later-this-year/

European online spend to jump 18 percent in 2011: study
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE70N2XY20110124

Research firm sees Twitter's ad revenue tripling
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE70N5P220110124

Groupon CEO says exploring IPO; no decision
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE70N3NM20110124

TI posts higher profit, revenue but shares fall
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE70N6OJ20110124

Intel sets aside $10 billion to buy up lagging shares
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE70N35K20110124

January 12, 2011

Daily News January 12, 2011

Verizon Wireless & Apple Team Up to Deliver iPhone 4 on Verizon

http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2011/01/11iphone.html

iPhone 4. Verizon. It begins.

http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/splash/iphone.jsp

Verizon Wireless ends long wait for iPhone fans

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE70A47220110111

Samsung Galaxy S2 to feature Super AMOLED Plus display. LG readying sub-$200 smartphones for MWC 2011

http://www.unwiredview.com/2011/01/11/samsung-galaxy-s2-to-feature-super-amoled-plus-display-lg-readying-sub-200-smartphones-for-mwc-2011/

LG Optimus 2X on pre-order in the UK, £499.99 unlocked

http://www.unwiredview.com/2011/01/11/lg-optimus-2x-on-pre-order-in-the-uk-499-99-unlocked/

Samsung SCH-R910 4G / LTE Android phone coming to MetroPCS

http://www.unwiredview.com/2011/01/11/samsung-sch-r910-4g-lte-android-phone-coming-to-metropcs/

HSPA+ Passes 100 Commercial Networks Milestone

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/47274.php

Qualcomm, Duracell team-up on wireless charging

http://www.intomobile.com/2011/01/08/qualcomm-duracell-wireless-charging/

HTC earnings triple in Q4

http://www.telecomasia.net/content/htc-earnings-triple-q4

Huawei 2010 handset contract sales over $2.1bn

http://www.totaltele.com/view.aspx?ID=461392

Apple Planning IPad 2 Launch on 1st Feb - Report

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/47294.php

Skype safe in VoIP clampdown: China

http://www.telecomasia.net/content/skype-safe-voip-clampdown-china

Huawei and Ericsson Win Norwegian LTE Contracts

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/47323.php

Alcatel-Lucent to deliver GPON to Finland

http://www.telecoms.com/23905/alcatel-lucent-to-deliver-gpon-to-finland/

Egypt to spend $4bn on broadband services in 2011

http://www.ameinfo.com/251726.html

CHART OF THE DAY: Half Of iPhone App Revenue Is From In-App Payments

http://www.businessinsider.com/chart-of-the-day-half-of-iphone-app-revenue-is-from-in-app-payments-2011-1#ixzz1AiytSTOk

China Unicom to Procure 5 Mln 3G Handsets

http://www.marbridgeconsulting.com/marbridgedaily/archive/article/42679/china_unicom_to_procure_5_mln_3g_handsets

Rumor: China Mobile to Begin 30 Mln Unit 3G Handset Tender

http://www.marbridgeconsulting.com/marbridgedaily/archive/article/42580/rumor_china_mobile_to_begin_30_mln_unit_3g_handset_tender#When:12:00:00Z

China Mobile: Monthly Mobile Literature Revenue Exceeds RMB 80 Mln

http://www.marbridgeconsulting.com/marbridgedaily/archive/article/42604/china_mobile_monthly_mobile_literature_revenue_exceeds_rmb_80_mln#When:12:00:00Z

Motorola Xoom WiFi-only version on it’s way a month before 3G version?

http://www.intomobile.com/2011/01/09/motorola-xoom-wifi-version-on-way-before-3g/

RIM agrees to filter porn in Indonesia

http://www.telecomasia.net/content/rim-agrees-filter-porn-indonesia

China vows tougher punishments for copyright piracy

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE70A0WV20110111

31 Chinese Central Government Offices Switch to Legal Software

http://www.marbridgeconsulting.com/marbridgedaily/archive/article/42565/31_chinese_central_government_offices_switch_to_legal_software#When:12:00:00Z

GAPP Organizes 16 Chinese Gaming Firms into Copyright Alliance

http://www.marbridgeconsulting.com/marbridgedaily/archive/article/42609/gapp_organizes_16_chinese_gaming_firms_into_copyright_alliance#When:12:00:00Z

January 11, 2011

Daily News January 11, 2011

TELEFÓNICA TO COMPETE IN THE COSTA RICAN MOBILE MARKE

http://saladeprensa.telefonica.es/jsp/base.jsp?contenido=/jsp/notasdeprensa/notadetalle.jsp&idm=eng&id=66&pais=1&elem=15966&titulo=Telef%C3%B3nica%20to%20compete%20in%20the%20...&origen=notapres&selectNumReg=5&pagina=1

Brazil to pay power companies for use of fibre optics

http://www.totaltele.com/view.aspx?ID=461430

Verizon to carry iPhone: source

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE7065XR20110108

Verizon iPhone to attract 9 to 12 million new US users for Apple

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/01/09/verizon_iphone_to_attract_9_to_12_million_new_us_users_for_apple.html

FCC eyes broadcast spectrum auction as soon as 2012

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE7065YN20110107

HTC to invest US$500,000 to set up R&D subsidiary in China

http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20110109PD202.html

Samsung to sell more than 50 million smartphones in 2011, mainly Android and Bada-based

http://www.unwiredview.com/2011/01/10/samsung-to-sell-more-than-50-million-smartphones-in-2011-mainly-android-and-bada-based/

Motorola expected to ship 700,000-800,000 Xoom tablet PCs in 1Q11

http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20110110PD217.html

DTAC budgets USD33m to expand 3G trial sites

http://www.telegeography.com/cu/article.php?article_id=35733

Disney and Yahoo in internet TV content talks: report

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE7091H520110110

Groupon raises $950 million in financing

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE7095SE20110110

January 6, 2011

Daily News January 6, 2011

Verizon Motorola Droid Bionic First Hands-on at CES 2011

http://www.unwiredview.com/2011/01/06/verizon-motorola-droid-bionic-first-hands-on-at-ces-2011/

AT&T Announces Plans to Deliver Nation’s Most Advanced Mobile Broadband Experience
http://www.att.com/gen/press-room?pid=18885&cdvn=news&newsarticleid=31477&mapcode=consumer|financial&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+AttFinancialRssFeeds

China Mobile approved to start 4G trial in 6 cities
http://www.chinaknowledge.com/Newswires/News_Detail.aspx?NewsID=40067

Airtel, Vodafone & Idea join hands to offer 3G services
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/telecom/airtel-vodafone--idea-join-hands-to-offer-3g-services/articleshow/7220376.cms

Everything Everywhere to retain Orange, T-Mobile brands for now

http://www.telegeography.com/cu/article.php?article_id=35669

In the Works: A Google Mobile Payment Service?

http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/dec2010/tc20101231_087039.htm

American Express Explores More Payment Opportunities In China

http://www.chinatechnews.com/2011/01/05/12957-american-express-explores-more-payment-opportunities-in-china

Motorola Xoom Hands-On at CES
http://www.unwiredview.com/2011/01/06/motorola-xoom-hands-on-at-ces/

LG unveils first tablet through T-Mobile USA
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE7050ST20110106

RIM announces 4G PlayBook coming to Sprint summer 2011
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/01/06/rim_announces_4g_playbook_coming_to_sprint_summer_2011.html

Next Step – Xperia™ arc
http://blogs.sonyericsson.com/products/2011/01/06/next-step-%E2%80%93-xperia%E2%84%A2-arc/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+sonyericsson/products+

Africa and Latin America Show Great Potential for Cellular Tower Leasing, According to ABI Research

http://www.abiresearch.com/press/3588-Africa+and+Latin+America+Show+Great+Potential+for+Cellular+Tower+Leasing,+According+to+ABI+Research

Microsoft Announces Support of System on a Chip Architectures From Intel, AMD, and ARM for Next Version of Windows

http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2011/jan11/01-05SOCsupport.mspx?rss_fdn=Press%20Releases

Qualcomm to acquire Atheros Communications for $3.1bn

http://www.totaltele.com/view.aspx?ID=461339

Mobile Phones Will Decline in 2011 - Smartphones to Jump 26%

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/47197.php

Samsung Group to lift investment by 18 percent in 2011

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE7040D720110105

Globe Telecom boosts network capacity

http://www.telecomasia.net/content/globe-telecom-boosts-network-capacity

China state newspaper's Web unit plans IPO
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/7221941.cms

January 4, 2011

Daily News January 4, 2011

A Common Charger for Mobile Phones Now Expected in Early 2011
http://www.cellular-news.com/story/47171.php

Skype could be designated illegal in China
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6BU0XN20101231?feedType=RSS&feedName=internetNews

China Reaches 450 Mln Internet Users
http://www.marbridgeconsulting.com/marbridgedaily/archive/article/42391/china_reaches_450_mln_internet_users#When:12:00:00Z

Verizon iPhone due within weeks, says Bloomberg
http://technolog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2010/12/30/5737930-verizon-iphone-due-within-weeks-says-bloomberg

10 million Galaxy S sold
http://www.samsunghub.com/2011/01/03/10-million-galaxy-s-sold/

NTT DoCoMo to launch tablet computer: Nikkei
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE7000CO20110101

LG Confirms Honeycomb Tablet to be Unveiled at CES 2011
http://www.google.co.jp/reader/view/?hl=ja#stream/user%2F18145301870263446320%2Fstate%2Fcom.google%2Fstarred

Meet the first $100 Android phone
http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2010/12/31/meet-the-first-100-android-phone/

DT presents cost cutting plan for OTE; trade union protests
http://www.telegeography.com/cu/article.php?article_id=35654

Android Market Passes 200,000 Apps Landmark
http://www.cellular-news.com/story/47169.php

Android OS Trojan Detected in Chinese Apps Stores
http://www.cellular-news.com/story/47170.php

Clearwire Chairman Resigns
http://www.cellular-news.com/story/47177.php

FET launches Android-based applications on China Mobile online store
http://www.cn-c114.net/583/a572517.html

Samsung to end Symbian support tomorrow
http://www.samsunghub.com/2010/12/30/samsung-to-end-symbian-support-tomorrow/

Apple iPhone 5 screens to be produced by Toshiba
http://textio.co.uk/technology/apple-iphone-5-screens-to-be-produced-by-toshiba/

Verizon Samsung Galaxy Tab Price Cut to $499
http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Desktops-and-Notebooks/Verizon-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-Price-Cut-to-499-320811/?kc=rss

Galaxy S successor set for Mobile World Congress debut?
http://www.samsunghub.com/2010/12/28/galaxy-s-successor-set-for-mobile-world-congress-debut/

Rumor: China Mobile LBS App Due by February
http://www.marbridgeconsulting.com/marbridgedaily/archive/article/42347/rumor_china_mobile_lbs_app_due_by_february#When:12:00:00Z

November 9, 2010

Daily News November 9, 2010

AOL taps BofA to mull Yahoo deal: sources

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6A74TD20101108

Zain opens books to Etisalat for due diligence

http://www.telegeography.com/cu/article.php?article_id=35083

Nokia to take full control of Symbian

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/0be21aaa-eb6c-11df-b482-00144feab49a.html?ftcamp=rss#axzz14jGdQnAM

Spain and Portugal in talks about eliminating roaming fees

http://www.mobilebusinessbriefing.com/article/spain-and-portugal-in-talks-about-eliminating-roaming-fees

Verizon invests $4 billion for LTE and 3G expansion

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Verizon-invests-4-billion-for-LTE-and-3G-expansion_id14500

Verizon Wireless testing $70 unlimited mobile plan

http://www.totaltele.com/view.aspx?ID=460085

Q3 Mobile Data Services Revenue Tops $14 billion in US

http://www.mobilemarketingwatch.com/q3-mobile-data-services-revenue-tops-14-billion-in-us-10978/

Android 2.3 Gingerbread On Deck For Release

http://www.informationweek.com/news/smb/mobile/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=228200423&itc=ref-true

Windows Phone 7 now available in the U.S and Canada

http://www.intomobile.com/2010/11/08/windows-phone-7-now-available-in-the-u-s-and-canada/

The first Windows Phone 7 apps you should grab

http://technolog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2010/11/08/5427070-the-first-windows-phone-7-apps-you-should-grab

Vodacom Profits Jump After Impairment Costs Fade

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/46324.php

UK government publishes e-money consultation document, aims to open up market to mobile operators

http://www.nearfieldcommunicationsworld.com/2010/11/08/34924/uk-government-e-money-consultation-document/

HTC to target online app store

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/7a16b2fe-ea92-11df-b28d-00144feab49a.html#axzz14gj3dftt

iPhone 3G Slowdown Could Be Fixed With iOS 4.2 Update

http://gizmodo.com/5684444/iphone-3g-slowdown-could-be-fixed-with-ios-42-update

Facebook grabs bigger slice of U.S. display ad pie

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6A269V20101108

China to trial MNP in Tianjin and Hainan

http://www.telegeography.com/cu/article.php?article_id=35096

New Evernote version 2.0 beta for Android available from Android Market

http://www.phonearena.com/news/New-Evernote-version-2.0-beta-for-Android-available-from-Android-Market_id14502

Groupon Said to Seek Funding Valuing It at $3 Billion

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-11-08/groupon-said-to-seek-funding-valuing-it-at-3-billion.html

Toshiba announces MacBook Air solid state drives available for sale

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/11/08/toshiba_announces_macbook_air_solid_state_drives_available_for_sale.html

DOCOMO to Launch “Xi,” Japan’s First LTE Service on December 24, 2010

http://www.nttdocomo.com/pr/2010/001494.html

NTT DOCOMO Unveils 28 New Models
Largest-ever lineup of handsets, smartphones, LTE data terminals and more

http://www.nttdocomo.com/pr/2010/001495.html

Ericsson to supply Softbank’s base stations

http://www.telegeography.com/cu/article.php?article_id=35089

November 1, 2010

Daily News November 1, 2010

New EU member states lead increase in FTTx penetration

http://www.telegeography.com/cu/article.php?article_id=34946

TRAI seeks industry views on mobile banking

http://wirelessfederation.com/news/29186-trai-seeks-industry-views-on-mobile-banking/

Data revenues to surpass voice revenues at DoCoMo

http://www.fiercebroadbandwireless.com/story/paolini-data-revenues-surpass-voice-revenues-docomo/2010-10-27

Polkomtel sale likely completed in 1H 2011

http://www.totaltele.com/view.aspx?ID=459875

Fortune: Verizon iPhone confirmed for ‘early 2011′

http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2010/10/29/fortune-verizon-iphone-confirmed-for-early-2011/

HTC expects Q4 revenue to more than double

http://www.totaltele.com/view.aspx?ID=459878

Apple Jumps into Top 5 As Mobile Phone Shipments Reach 327 Million Units in Q3 2010

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/46163.php

China Telecom reports 9M results

http://www.telegeography.com/cu/article.php?article_id=34952

MTN grows subscriber base 4% in Q3; South Africa, Nigeria and Iran all perform strongly

http://www.telegeography.com/cu/article.php?article_id=34955

Samsung Profits Jump by 17% on Record Revenues

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/46164.php?

LG profit dives as Mot sees growth

http://www.telecomasia.net/content/lg-profit-dives-mot-sees-growth

Motorola Q3 sales rise thanks to Droid phones

http://wirelessfederation.com/news/29184-motorola-q3-sales-mounts-thanks-to-droid-phones/

Asustek details tablet PC plans

http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20101029PD208.html

Samsung to sell tablet in India from November

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE69S1MY20101029?utm_source=feedburner

XPERIA Software Update

http://blogs.sonyericsson.com/products/2010/10/29/xperia-software-update-2/

Acer Liquid Metal finally gets officially announced in the UK, comes with Android 2.2

http://www.unwiredview.com/2010/10/29/acer-liquid-metal-finally-gets-officially-announced-in-the-uk-comes-with-android-2-2/

Intel opens billion-dollar chip plant in Vietnam

http://www.totaltele.com/view.aspx?ID=459883

October 26, 2010

Daily News October 26, 2010

National Assembly in France approves VAT rise on triple-play

http://www.telegeography.com/cu/article.php?article_id=34864

TeliaSonera Profits Up on Lower Sales

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/46063.php

India Mulls Potential for National Licenses

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/46067.php

Tata DoCoMo keen on buyouts

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/telecom/Tata-DoCoMo-keen-on-buyouts/articleshow/6806347.cms

ANDROID MARKET PASSES 100,000 APP MARK

http://androidcommunity.com/android-market-passes-100000-app-mark-20101025/

Watch out Apple, Google (maybe): here comes SK Telecom

http://blogs.ft.com/beyond-brics/2010/10/25/watch-out-apple-google-maybe-here-comes-sk-telecom/

Adobe Air 2.5 Revealed: It’s All About Mobile

http://mashable.com/2010/10/25/adobe-air-2-5/

Mobile Banking in U.S. Grows 129% in Last Two Years

http://blog.nielsen.com/nielsenwire/consumer/mobile-banking-in-u-s-grows-129-in-last-two-years/

Verizon profits hit by pension settlement

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/d40b8fdc-dddb-11df-8354-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp=rss

Ericsson warns on sluggish markets

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/26142468-ddac-11df-8354-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp=rss

Samsung Galaxy Tab for Sprint $399.99 Coming November 14

http://www.intomobile.com/2010/10/25/samsung-galaxy-tab-for-sprint-399-99-coming-november-14/

BEST BUY CONFIRM SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB WIFI-ONLY MODEL

http://androidcommunity.com/best-buy-confirm-samsung-galaxy-tab-wifi-only-model-20101025/

Bharti Airtel Confirms 3G Launch Before Year-End

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/46065.php

Wi-Fi Direct launched, device-to-device connections with range and speed of Wi-Fi

http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2010/10/25/wi-fi-direct-launched-device-to-device-connections-with-range-and-speed-of-wi-fi/

Telefónica to offer cheap web calls

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/fa102068-dfbf-11df-bed9-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp=rss

BlackBerry Playbook simulator now available for Mac and Windows

http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2010/10/25/blackberry-playbook-simulator-now-available-for-mac-and-windows/

Asustek to end cellphone cooperation with Garmin

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE69O1B020101025

Samsung to announce Google-experience phone on Nov 8th?

http://androidandme.com/2010/10/news/samsung-to-announce-google-experience-phone-on-nov-8th/

Hands-on the Motorola Droid Pro coming soon to Verizon for $299

http://androidandme.com/2010/10/news/hands-on-the-motorola-droid-pro-coming-soon-to-verizon-for-299/

HTC Knight to launch as “Speedy” on Sprint, Jan 6th
http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2010/10/25/htc-knight-to-launch-as-speedy-on-sprint-jan-6th/

HTC launches sleek and compact HTC Gratia Android 2.2 Smartphones

http://www.theunwired.net/?item=unveiled-htc-launches-sleek-and-compact-htc-gratia-android-2-2-smartphones

October 25, 2010

Daily News October 25, 2010

Worldwide Mobile Subscriptions Number More Than Five Billion

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/46050.php

Global Smartphone Shipments Surge to 77 Million Units in Q3 2010

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/46032.php

EU awaiting reply from Hungary on telecoms tax

http://www.totaltele.com/view.aspx?ID=459655

MIIT Announces September 2010 Telecom Statistics

http://www.cn-c114.net/583/a552454.html

AT&T unveils 4G Plans

http://wirelessfederation.com/news/28735-att-unveils-4g-plans/

Verizon launching LTE in 10 West Virginian cities

http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2010/10/21/verizon-launching-lte-in-10-west-virginian-cities/

Verizon (NYSE:VZ) Earnings 3Q 2010

http://www.fierceiptv.com/story/verizon-nyse-vz-earnings-3q-2010/2010-10-22

First pics of LG’s Tegra 2 Android phone for Verizon’s 4G LTE

http://androidandme.com/2010/10/news/first-pics-of-lgs-tegra-2-android-phone-for-verizons-4g-lte/

DT to launch 800MHz LTE by year-end

http://www.telegeography.com/cu/article.php?article_id=34854

In preparation for LTE, AT&T introduces new SIM cards

http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2010/10/21/in-preparation-for-lte-att-introduces-new-sim-cards/

Android 2.3 Is Next Major Release!

http://www.talkandroid.com/18666-android-2-3-is-next-major-release/

Tata DoCoMo to Open 4,000 3G Retail Outlets

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/46054.php

Windows Phone 7 limits camera access for apps

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13860_3-20020522-56.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20#ixzz13JyeofCz

China Mobile touts Taiwan-based device makers to boost TD-LTE

http://www.cn-c114.net/583/a552567.html

Verizon profit drops 25% in Q3; FiOS TV adds 204,000 new subscribers

http://www.fierceiptv.com/story/verizon-profits-drops-25-percent-q3-fios-tv-adds-204-000-new-subscribers/2010-10-22

Sweden's Ericsson Q3 profits soar

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/46038.php

Dell Venue Pro (Windows Phone 7) now on sale in U.K.

http://www.intomobile.com/2010/10/22/dell-venue-pro-windows-phone/

Google to build ultra high-speed broadband network at Stanford

http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2010/10/21/google-to-build-ultra-high-speed-broadband-network-at-stanford/

October 21, 2010

Daily News October 21, 2010

ITU: Close to 200,000 text messages are sent every second; almost 1 billion people have 3G access

http://www.intomobile.com/2010/10/19/itu/

ITU estimates two billion people online by end 2010

Access to mobile networks available to over 90% of world population 143 countries offer 3G services

http://www.itu.int/net/pressoffice/press_releases/2010/39.aspx

ITU's The World in 2010 report (PDF)

http://www.itu.int/ITU-D/ict/material/FactsFigures2010.pdf

ITU-R Confers IMT-Advanced (4G) Status to 3GPP LTE

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/45990.php

Verizon Launches 3G Network Extender for $249.99

http://www.intomobile.com/2010/10/19/verizon-launches-3g-network-extender-for-249-99/

NSN trials TD-LTE in India

http://www.telegeography.com/cu/article.php?article_id=34804

Two Vietnamese Networks Start LTE Trials

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/45945.php

China Mobile Reports 3.9% Rise in Net Profit

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304741404575563673479886104.html?mod=rss_asia_whats_news

Unicom surpasses ten million 3G user milestone

http://www.telegeography.com/cu/article.php?article_id=34811

Chunghwa Telecom Cooperate with Alcatel-Lucent for LTE Trial in Taiwan

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/45989.php

Samsung Craft first LTE handset, launches on MetroPCS

http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/news/2010/09/samsung-craft-first-lte-handset-launches-on-metropcs.ars

MetroPCS Samsung Craft Demo

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/5231245/metropcs_samsung_craft_demo/

India’s Tata DoCoMo to launch its 3G network on November 5th

http://www.intomobile.com/2010/10/20/indias-tata-docomo-to-launch-its-3g-network-on-november-5th/

Essar's Yu Brand to Expand into New African Countries

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/45998.php

Vimpelcom-Kyivstar merger finally cleared by anti-monopoly authority

http://www.telegeography.com/cu/article.php?article_id=34808

Chunghwa Telecom to test Bluetooth NFC device in Taipei

http://www.nearfieldcommunicationsworld.com/2010/10/19/34725/chunghwa-telecom-test-bluetooth-nfc-device-taipei/

ACMA weighs offering more 4G spectrum

http://www.telecomasia.net/content/acma-weighs-offering-more-4g-spectrum

Tele2 Reports 11% Rise in Quarterly Profits

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/45987.php

Global connected TV shipments to reach 118 million units in 2014, says DisplaySearch

http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20101020PR203.html

Apple unveils new MacBook Airs, previews Lion

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13860_3-20020208-56.html

October 12, 2010

Daily News October 12, 2010

DOCOMO Announces Samsung Galaxy
http://wirelesswatch.jp/2010/10/05/docomo-announces-samsung-galaxy/

Fujitsu Demos Dual-Screen Handset
http://wirelesswatch.jp/2010/10/04/fujitsu-demos-dual-screen-handset/

A Super Sharp Android for KDDI
http://wirelesswatch.jp/2010/10/06/a-super-sharp-android-for-kddi/

UAE says Blackberry meets requirements, no service suspension
http://www.totaltele.com/view.aspx?ID=459234

NYT: Verizon iPhone coming early next year
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/10/08/nyt_verizon_iphone_coming_early_next_year.html

VimpelCom and Orascom merge to create fifth-largest mobile operator group
http://www.intomobile.com/2010/10/09/vimpelcom-and-orascom-merge-to-create-fifth-largest-mobile-operator-group/

Verizon Wireless will have ‘interactive launch’ of BlackBerry 6 on October
14
http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2010/10/08/verizon-wireless-will-have-virtual-launch-of-blackberry-6-on-october-14/

Vodafone launches all-you-can-eat mobile games download service in Europe
http://www.intomobile.com/2010/10/09/vodafone-games-download-service/

O2 Germany to Cut 1,100 Jobs
http://www.cellular-news.com/story/45833.php

Sony unveils 16 megapixel sensor for cell phones
http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2010/10/07/sony-unveils-16-megapixel-sensor-for-cell-phones/

China Mobile to procure 6 million TD-SCMA handsets, says Chinese media
http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20101008PD205.html

Amazon planning app store for Android: report
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6965S820101007

comScore: Japanese people use the mobile web the most, Europeans are SMS
addicts
http://www.intomobile.com/2010/10/08/comscore/

comScore Releases First Comparative Report on Mobile Usage in Japan, United
States and Europe
http://www.comscore.com/Press_Events/Press_Releases/2010/10/comScore_Release_First_Comparative_Report_on_Mobile_Usage_in_Japan_United_States_and_Europe

Firefox 4 for mobile goes beta on Android and Maemo
http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/07/firefox-4-for-mobile-goes-beta-on-android-and-maemo/

Apple developed 7-inch iPad alongside current model - rumor
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/10/08/apple_developed_7_inch_ipad_alongside_current_model_rumor.html

Samsung Omnia 7 brings 4-inch Super AMOLED screen to Windows Phone 7... a
little early
http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/11/samsung-omnia-7-brings-4-inch-super-amoled-screen-to-windows-pho/

Microsoft, Adobe in secret talks
http://www.telecomasia.net/content/microsoft-adobe-secret-talks

Hands-on with Motorola Droid Pro
http://www.macworld.com/article/154657/2010/10/droidpro_handson.html?lsrc=rss_main

Apple in talks on fee-based music service: report
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6971PS20101008

October 8, 2010

Daily News October 8, 2010

Softbank leads the way in monthly net adds in Japanese mobile market

http://www.telegeography.com/cu/article.php?article_id=34661

TeliaSonera Shares Verizon's LTE Tablet Desire

http://www.lightreading.com/document.asp?doc_id=198092

Verizon, Apple quarreled over iPhone retail options, digital content

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/10/07/verizon_apple_quarreled_over_iphone_retail_options_digital_content.html

Iraq to award fourth mobile licence in Q1 2011

http://www.telegeography.com/cu/article.php?article_id=34664

Swisscom trials LTE in Grenchen

http://www.telegeography.com/cu/article.php?article_id=34674

Skype launches full Android client

http://www.telecomasia.net/content/skype-launches-full-android-client

Ofcom requires BT to give rivals access to its fibre lines

http://www.totaltele.com/view.aspx?ID=459183

SFR to raise prices due to French VAT

http://www.totaltele.com/view.aspx?ID=459196

Opera introduces Open Mobile Ad Exchange

http://www.fiercewireless.com/ctialive/story/opera-introduces-open-mobile-ad-exchange/2010-10-05?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss

Opera and NetSweeper bring security and content filtering to the mobile Web - FierceTelecom http://www.fiercetelecom.com/press_releases/opera-and-netsweeper-bring-security-and-content-filtering-mobile-web#ixzz11iWHRRh0

O2 Germany to cut around 1,340 jobs

http://www.totaltele.com/view.aspx?ID=459213

XPERIA X8 and Cedar Now Shipping

http://blogs.sonyericsson.com/products/2010/10/07/xperia-x8-and-cedar-now-shipping/

Google launches Google TV's web site

http://www.google.com/tv/

Logitech unveils first gadget for Google TV

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6955SO20101006

Bangladesh to complete rural digital exchange rollout in three years

http://www.telegeography.com/cu/article.php?article_id=34675

Ericsson and Huawei to build and manage Airtel’s Bangla network

http://www.telegeography.com/cu/article.php?article_id=34678

October 7, 2010

Daily News October 7, 2010

NTT DoCoMo's touchable 3D display prototype seamlessly integrates haptics, chameleons

http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/06/ntt-docomos-touchable-3d-display-prototype-seamlessly-integrate/

CEATEC 2010: Hands-On With Fujitsu’s Dual Touchscreen Phone (Videos)

http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2010/10/06/ceatec-2010-hands-on-with-fujitsus-dual-touchscreen-phone-videos/

Vodafone Essar leads in net adds in August

http://www.telecompaper.com/news/article.aspx?cid=760544

Verizon will launch LTE in 38 cities and more than 60 airports by the end of the year

http://www.unwiredview.com/2010/10/06/verizon-will-launch-lte-in-38-cities-and-60-airports-by-the-end-of-the-year/

Apple patents building RFID read and write functionality right into their screens

http://www.intomobile.com/2010/10/06/apple-patents-rfid-screen/

Motorola Sues Apple Over Pretty Much Everything Phone-Related

http://gizmodo.com/5657451/motorola-sues-apple-over-pretty-much-everything-phone+related

HTC revenue jumps 130 percent in September

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-20018721-94.html

29% of European Mobile Consumers Respond to Mobile Adverts They See

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/45771.php

Samsung still number one in U.S. mobile market - ComScore

http://www.totaltele.com/view.aspx?ID=459172

Rogers Announces First Technical LTE Trials in Canada

http://www.intomobile.com/2010/10/06/rogers-lte-trial-canada-ottawa/

Apple Making Verizon-Ready iPhone by Year End

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703735804575536191649347572.html?mod=e2tw

Vodafone, Huawei to sign Italian five-year broadband deal

http://www.totaltele.com/view.aspx?ID=459153

Singapore to allocate more spectrum to existing mobile operators

http://www.totaltele.com/view.aspx?ID=459148

Vodafone iPhone 4 could launch in Germany Oct. 28

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/10/06/vodafone_iphone_4_may_be_coming_to_germany_oct_28.html

HP to launch new webOS phones in early 2011

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6951GZ20101006

Verizon to sell Apple iPhone from early 2011: report

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6954TB20101006?

Vodafone UK to Cut 400 Jobs in Call Centre

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/45772.php

September 27, 2010

Daily News September 27, 2010

HTC Targeting 2011 For LTE Smartphones

http://www.informationweek.com/news/hardware/handheld/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=227500638&cid=RSSfeed_IWK_All

FCC votes to free-up ‘white spaces’ for new ‘super Wi-Fi’ frequencies

http://www.telegeography.com/cu/article.php?article_id=34537

Sony Ericsson says it has 'no plans' for any new Symbian products

http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/24/sony-ericsson-says-it-has-no-plans-for-any-new-symbian-product/

ZTE, Telkomsel start LTE trial

http://www.telecomasia.net/content/zte-telkomsel-start-lte-trial

Israel to issue two new mobile licences

http://www.intomobile.com/2010/09/24/israel-to-issue-two-new-mobile-licences/

China Mobile &Vodafone to work on 4G technology

http://wirelessfederation.com/news/27121-china-mobile-vodafone-to-work-on-4g-technology/

Verizon looks to resume mobile unit dividends

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/2c09f4d4-c749-11df-aeb1-00144feab49a.html?ftcamp=rss

PLDT on track to surpassing record net profit in 2009

http://business.inquirer.net/money/topstories/view/20100924-294137/PLDT-on-track-to-surpassing-record-net-profit-in-2009

T-Mobile USA launches their first solar powered cell tower

http://www.intomobile.com/2010/09/24/t-mobile-usa-solar-powered-cell-tower/

France Telecom to deploy Indian Ocean submarine cable

http://www.totaltele.com/view.aspx?ID=458882

September 17, 2010

Daily News September 17, 2010

China Mobile to pilot TD-LTE in three cities

http://www.telegeography.com/cu/article.php?article_id=34439

Malaysia Preparing to Award LTE Licenses

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/45425.php

Vodafone may sell Polkomtel stake

http://www.totaltele.com/view.aspx?ID=458656

Sun's Former Software Chief Helps Nokia Get Its Swagger Back

http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Mobile-and-Wireless/Suns-Former-Software-Chief-Helps-Nokia-Get-its-Swagger-Back-290583/?kc=rss

Nokia Hires Former Palm Design Guru for MeeGo

http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Mobile-and-Wireless/Nokia-Hires-Former-Palm-Design-Guru-for-MeeGo-868024/?kc=rss

comScore Reports July 2010 U.S. Mobile Subscriber Market Share
http://comscore.com/Press_Events/Press_Releases/2010/9/comScore_Reports_July_2010_U.S._Mobile_Subscriber_Market_Share

France Telecom CEO plans to pass on VAT increase

http://www.totaltele.com/view.aspx?ID=458628

iPad coming to 5 Latin American countries on Sept. 17

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/09/15/ipad_coming_to_5_latin_american_countries_on_sept_17.html

IDC expects 12 million tablet PC shipments in 2010 and 18 million in 2011, says paper

http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20100915PB203.html

HTC Restocks The Android Bandwagon With The Desire HD & Desire Z

http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2010/09/15/htc-restocks-the-android-bandwagon-with-the-desire-hd-desire-z/

August 16, 2010

Daily News August 16, 2010

Vodafone looking to get a share of TIM Brasil
http://www.intomobile.com/2010/08/14/vodafone-looking-to-get-a-share-of-tim-brasil/

HP details tablet plans, confirms Windows 7 and WebOS versions
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9180639/HP_details_tablet_plans_confirms_Windows_7_and_WebOS_versions?source=rss_news

ベライゾンは、LTEのデータプランには10ドルから15ドル上乗せする計画か？
Verizon to charge an extra $10 to $15 for 4G LTE data plans?
http://www.intomobile.com/2010/08/13/verizon-to-charge-an-extra-10-to-15-for-4g-lte-data-plans/

Dell opens its own mobile app store
http://www.intomobile.com/2010/08/13/dell-opens-its-own-mobile-app-store/

Tata Teleservices achieves 75 mn subscriber base mark
http://www.telecomtiger.com/Wireless_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=Wireless&storyid=9783&section=S216

HTC Lexikon: Android 2.2, QWERTY, support for both HSPA+ and EV-DO
http://www.intomobile.com/2010/08/13/htc-lexikon-android-2-2-qwerty-support-for-both-hspa-and-ev-do/

Microsoft hiring for mobile game studio
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13860_3-20013502-56.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20

Adobe Photoshop Express hits Apple iPhone, iPad
http://www.intomobile.com/2010/08/13/adobe-photoshop-express-hits-apple-iphone-ipad/

PCCW 1H net profit up 17% to HK$765m
http://www.totaltele.com/view.aspx?ID=457882

VimpelCom may buy Wind, Orascom Telecom
http://www.totaltele.com/view.aspx?ID=457863

Oracle sues Google over Android and Java
http://news.cnet.com/8301-30684_3-20013546-265.html?

Fitch Revises Telenor's Outlook to Stable from Negative
http://www.cellular-news.com/story/44828.php?

July 26, 2010

Daily News July 26, 2010

Nokia Siemens Networks to Abandon Huawei in TD-LTE Development

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/44442.php?source=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+cellular-news/LmiX+(cellular-news)

Ericsson Q2 Profit More Than Doubled

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/44438.php?source=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+cellular-news/LmiX+(cellular-news)

AT&T net income up on smartphone additions

http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9179540/AT_T_net_income_up_on_smartphone_additions?source=rss_news

AT&T reveals 400K-500K iPad 3Gs activated in first 2 months

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/23/att_reveals_400k_500k_of_us_ipad_3g_activated_in_first_2_months.html

Verizon Posts Loss Due to Severance Costs

http://www.cio.com/article/600345/Verizon_Posts_Loss_Due_to_Severance_Costs?source=rss_news&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+cio/feed/solutions/1375+(CIO.com+-+News)

Clearwire buys 7% stake in Irish WiMAX network – Imagine Communications

http://www.intomobile.com/2010/07/23/clearwire-buys-7-stake-in-irish-wimax-network-imagine-communications/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+IntoMobile+(IntoMobile)

Is RIM about to launch the BlackBerry Bold 9780 with BlackBerry 6?

http://www.phonearena.com/htmls/Is-RIM-about-to-launch-the-BlackBerry-Bold-9780-with-BlackBerry-6-article-a_12490.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+phonearena/ySoL+(Phone+Arena+-+Latest+News)

Statement by Apple on White iPhone 4

http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2010/07/23iphonestatement.html

Vodafone may sell its minority stake in Bharti

http://www.business-standard.com/india/storypage.php?autono=402501

Orange Introduces Own-Branded “Tactile Internet” to France

http://phandroid.com/2010/07/23/orange-introduces-own-branded-tactile-internet-to-france/

Hong Kong market: Smartphones account for over 50% of handset sales, says Motorola executive

http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20100723PD207.html

Idea Cellular Profit Down One-Third on Expansion Costs

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/44441.php?source=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+cellular-news/LmiX+(cellular-news)