Why Wireless Isn’t Really Open

Source: andyabramson.blogs.com

Former AP telecom editor Bruce Meyerson now is over at Business Week as Deputy Editor where he has penned a piece that talks about how the wireless operators are doing all they can to CLAIM they are opening up, when it reality they aren’t.

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Published on December 16th, 2007 under





Last 20 posts tagged "wireless"

Ascom Wireless Adds VoIP

Source: www.voip-news.com

p-news.comAscom Wireless Solutions has added VoIP to the Ascom teleCARE IP solution. Intended for hospitals, the solution allows nurses to speak directly with patients when they call.
According …

Published on November 20th, 2008 under , , , , , ,

Verizon Adds Static IP to Wireless Private Network

Source: www.voip-news.com

p-news.comVerizon Wireless has added Static IP addressing to the Verizon Wireless Private Network. The enterprise solution allows for more secure communication. There is a one-time setup fee …

Published on October 23rd, 2008 under , , , , ,

Is Your Home Going Totally Wireless?

Source: alanweinkrantz.typepad.com

I knew there was a trend towards more and more homes going totally wireless - that is no landline phone- every man (or person / child) for him / her-self, but this number really surprised me:  …

Published on September 17th, 2008 under , ,

AT&T Introduces New Social Networking and Mobile Media Applications from Juice Wireless and Buzzwire

Source: alanweinkrantz.typepad.com

AT&T is making introducing new social media tools and platforms
JuiceCaster 6.0 and Buzzwire — that keep you connected to your online world. JuiceCaster 6.0 enables you to use your AT&T …

Published on June 19th, 2008 under , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

NextPhase Wireless Adding VoIP

Source: www.voip-news.com

p-news.comNextPhase Wireless is adding VoIP to its Summer Sizzle package.
“In keeping with our commitment to offering a full portfolio of best-in-class connectivity technologies, our ‘Summer …

Published on June 11th, 2008 under , , , , ,

The Need for Speed Continues: AT&T Reports 3G Wireless Download Speeds of up to 1.7 Mbps for LaptopConnect Customers - a 20+ Percent Increase

Source: alanweinkrantz.typepad.com

As I anxiously await the pending announcement of the 3G iPhone, I am starting to examine just how fast is fast when it comes to 3G.
The phone company as we no longer know it, has announced that  …

Published on June 5th, 2008 under , , , , , , , , ,

Why Cable Needs Wireless

Source: andyabramson.blogs.com

D.C. based blogger, Cynthia Brumfield has a very concise post yesterday on why cable needs to have a mobile play in order to compete with the long established telcos.
She’s right. Here’s …

Published on May 24th, 2008 under , , ,

The Need For Speed: AT&T Nears Completion of 3G Wireless Technology Deployment That Delivers Broadband Wireless Speeds - for Downloads and Uploads

Source: alanweinkrantz.typepad.com

Summer is just around the corner, and by June the phone company as we no longer know it, will deploy High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA) technology in the six remaining markets across AT&T’s …

Published on May 23rd, 2008 under , , , , , , , , , ,

AT&T ‘Ringtone A-List’ Takes Fans Inside the Wireless Phones of Their Favorite Celebrities

Source: alanweinkrantz.typepad.com

Ever wonder which ringtones alert your favorite celebrities to a call from mom or management?
AT&T has announced the launch of the ‘Ringtone A-List’ - new Web site that unveils …

Published on May 16th, 2008 under , , , , ,

AT&T’s Cheaper Way For Wireless Data is PrePaid

Source: andyabramson.blogs.com

Check this out. This may be the best darn deal on wireless data anywhere.

Published on May 4th, 2008 under , , , ,

Report Says Broadband, Wireless and VoIP All Seeing Growth

Source: andyabramson.blogs.com

With a hattip to Fierce Wireless, now led by executive editor Doug Mohney, one has to recognize just how much of an impact IP communications is having on the legacy, fixed line phone business. …

Published on April 8th, 2008 under , , , , , , ,

All-You-Can-Eat Wireless Plans At Every Wireless Buffet

Source: snapvoip.blogspot.com

CNet News has an article on All you can eat Wireless plans.
Wireless operators hope all-you-can-eat pricing will prove appetizing to consumers still using their landlines.
The new pricing model …

Published on March 4th, 2008 under

Verizon Wireless–Not Learning From Vodafone

Source: andyabramson.blogs.com

You would think…that with a partnership that includes Vodafone that VZW would understand the growing mobile data market better. They don’t. Dean Bubley (who drives a very slick TVR …

Published on March 2nd, 2008 under , , , , , , ,

Verizon Wireless -Feeling The Heat?

Source: andyabramson.blogs.com

Sorry, I know I’m on a forced vacation but I can’t resist.
Verizon Wireless pressing the button on unlimited (well lets all read the fine print) calling is a sign that mobile is racing …

Published on February 19th, 2008 under , , , ,

AT&T Is Expanding It’s 3G Wireless Network

Source: snapvoip.blogspot.com

AT&T announced via a news release on Wednesday that it’s planing to expand its 3G wireless broadband footprint and completing the upgrade of its network to the fastest 3G technology …

Published on February 6th, 2008 under , ,

US mobile hero Frontline Wireless goes titsup

Source: www.theregister.co.uk

Frontline Wireless, the uber-startup that was poised to lay down a bid for a prime portion of the US wireless spectrum, now says it’s "closed for business".

"Frontline is closed …

Published on January 8th, 2008 under ,

Yahoo’s Baby Steps to Phone 2.0

Source: gigaom.com

Champions of a more open Internet could take a small bit of cheer from Yahoo’s plans, unveiled today, to open up its mobile platform to third-party developers. But the lack of a service-provider …

Published on January 7th, 2008 under , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Why Wireless Isn’t Really Open

Source: andyabramson.blogs.com

Former AP telecom editor Bruce Meyerson now is over at Business Week as Deputy Editor where he has penned a piece that talks about how the wireless operators are doing all they can to CLAIM they

Published on December 16th, 2007 under

Verizon Wireless Says "Come Play"

Source: andyabramson.blogs.com

Funny how much influence Google and Nokia can have on the likes of a Verizon Wireless…that was the gist of a chat with TechCraver’s Jason Harris and I as well as subtext of a discussion …

Published on November 27th, 2007 under ,

Looking for the Perfect Wireless Gift?

Source: www.voip-news.com

p-news.comThen you might not need to look further than the Business/Technology section of The Seattle Times. In an article over the weekend, they recently highlighted what they deemed are the …

Published on November 26th, 2007 under

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