Telecom Sector

ITU urges governments to help broadband development

ITUAccording to Hamadoun Touré, the secretary general of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), for the development of broadband networks worldwide, a clear and stable regulatory framework should be provided by the governments.

NZ Supreme Court Dismisses Plea By Commerce Commission

NZ Supreme Court Dismisses Plea By Commerce CommissionCommerce Commission's plea regarding the imposition of the 0867 prefix by Telecom on competitors like Clear Communications was dismissed by the New Zealand Supreme Court.

Verizon: Android 2.2 ‘Froyo’ now available on the HTC Droid Incredible

 Android 2.2 ‘Froyo’ now available on the HTC Droid Incredible In a recent conformation on its Twitter page, Verizon said that the Google Android’s newest 2.2 version – which is also known by the trendy codename ‘Froyo’ – is now available for its HTC Droid Incredible users, who will soon be able to access the updated version.

Vodafone Intends Raising £4bn by Disowning Shares in China Mobile

Vodafone Intends Raising £4bn by Disowning Shares in China MobileSelling shares in China Mobile so as to raise £4bn could be the foremost step taken by Vodafone in yet to be seen series of selling assets procedure by the tele firm.

GAO report: Smaller carriers find it difficult to compete in the wireless marke

GAOAccording to a Thursday-released report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the consolidation of wireless carriers over the decade or so has left only four big carriers controlling almost 90 percent of the wireless market; thereby making it increasingly difficult for small and regional companies to compete.

Sprint offering free femtocells to customers facing coverage problems

Sprint offering free femtocells to customers facing coverage problemsIn an attempt to resolve the indoor coverage-related problems faced by its customers, Sprint is apparently offering free femtocells to its subscribers, though after a case-by-case evaluation of each situation.

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