AT&T planning a May launch of its energy-efficient ‘Zero Charger’ for cell phones
Submitted by Surjit Singh on Thu, 03/18/2010 - 12:51
In a move to eliminate the so-called specter use of electricity by a cell-phone charger in standby mode, AT&T will introduce its energy-efficient charger – the Zero Charger – across its US stores in May this year.
WSJ Report: Verizon likely to launch 4G wireless handsets by mid-2011
Submitted by Surjit Singh on Fri, 03/12/2010 - 09:37
According to a Thursday article in The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), Verizon Wireless' chief technology officer Anthony Melone has informed that the carrier would likely make its 4G wireless handsets available by mid-2011.
Netspace Confirms its Discussions with iiNet
Submitted by Surjit Singh on Thu, 03/11/2010 - 20:38
Melbourne-based ISP, Netspace, reveals that it was not actively seeking an acquisition offer, however, has announced its confirmed negotiations with iiNet.
Media speculation was widespread that a $75 million acquisition was on the cards. iiNet called a trading halt , posting a statement confirming it was in talks with Netspace, along with several others.
Telstra Fetches a Break in its Battle for its Future
Submitted by Surjit Singh on Thu, 03/11/2010 - 20:30
The balance of power between the Rudd government and Telstra in the bid to force the Telco's structural separation has delayed over the past couple of days, with the a clear possibility the government's bill to force this commercially devastating outcome will be defeated.
Consumers Can Now Block Premium SMS
Submitted by Surjit Singh on Sun, 03/07/2010 - 13:35The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) revealed that mobile phone companies will be debarred from charging consumers for premium SMS messages against their will. Premium SMS services, a subscription based texts offers content like ringtones and games, delivering it directly to mobile phones and cost more than a standard SMS.
Charges for premium SMS range from 55 cents for a competition to more than $6 for items like ringtones and games.
District health board reconsiders contract with XT
Submitted by Surjit Singh on Thu, 03/04/2010 - 15:04
Stating that patient safety was at risk, a district health board has ditched Telecom's problem-plagued XT mobile network.
Since December, that network has failed four times after operating less than a year.
Hospital is now reconsidering its contract worth $1 million with Telecom and about 49 staff members at Hutt Valley DHB have XT phones.
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