GSM

Blu: A new Android maker on the horizon

Blu who? This 2-year-old manufacturer has a squad of colorful handsets selling in Latin America, including three Android phones. Based in Miami, Blu hopes to crack the U.S. market. Originally posted at CTIA 2011 (read on…) Related items U.S./Canada No. 1 in LTE Connections With 87% Global Market Share An in-depth analysis of China’s...

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Low current GSM/GPRS modem for M2M applications

The Cellgo external modem from eDevice enables power-constrained serial devices to connect to the GSM/GPRS network through a single cable grouping both data and power signals. (read on….) Related items u-blox Announces CDMA Module for US M2M Markets GSM/GPRS Modem supports M2M data exchange. Option releases quad-band LTE modem for Europe Quad-band LTE modem...

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Research and Markets: Iran Telecoms, Mobile, Broadband and Forecasts Report 2011

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Iran – Telecoms, Mobile, Broadband and Forecasts” report to their offering. (read the story…) Related items Research and Markets: Sudan – Telecoms, Mobile, Broadband and Forecasts – 2011 Research and Markets: India – Telecoms, Mobile, Broadband and Forecasts Research and Markets: Tunisia – Telecoms, Mobile,...

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Lifeline: Cell Phone Deflects Bullet, Saves Man’s Life

CLEVELAND — Employees of a Cleveland business owner believe his cell phone saved his life after he was shot during a robbery on Tuesday. (more here….) Related items Family, Friends Hold Vigil For Slain McKees Rocks Man THEATER: Dead Man’s Cell Phone Meadville theater answers ‘Dead Man’s Cell Phone’ Idea added maximum subscribers due...

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AT&T Takes T-Mobile For Spectrum, Stock Going To $36

AT&T announced its proposed acquisition of T-Mobile in a cash and stock offer valued at roughly $39 billion. This is a significant announcement given the size of the two companies and since there was speculation that Sprint might look to acquire T-Mobile. Sprint’s shares were down 14% on this news. AT&T’s move pits it...

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Phoenix College Introduces New "Green" Wireless Class

RAMONA, CA–(Marketwire – March 23, 2011) – AmeriSkills, a training company, is beginning to assist Phoenix College – Downtown by adding to their “Green” training programs. In continued efforts to assist job placements and help Arizona workers find good quality jobs, the Downtown campus of Phoenix College will begin offering a very fruitful training...

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Dr. Irene S. Levine: Phone Friends: Headed toward Extinction?

———————————————– Be honest. Do you cringe when the phone rings? Check Caller ID and get annoyed when someone, even your BFF, calls when you’re… (more here….) Related items National Geographic Talk Abroad Lite review: At least it's cheap Queen Creek family stuck with high phone bill after school talent show Driven to distraction: Anticipating...

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How to ease into Google Voice: Freeze your cell phone service

The Big Four U.S. carriers have plans in place to temporarily suspend your service, giving you time to make up your mind about Google Voice. Originally posted at Dialed In (more here….) Related items Would you ditch your wireless carrier for love? NTSB: Jasper truck driver using cell phone in KY crash that killed...

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T-Mobile USA, Everything Everywhere and G&D Collaborate to Enable International M2M Deployment with Industry’s First …

Today, T-Mobile USA, Inc., in collaboration with Everything Everywhere Limited, the UK’s largest communications company, and Giesecke & Devrient , announced the ongoing development of the industry’s first embedded multi-mode international mobile subscriber identity SIM. (read on….) Related items T-Mobile Helping to Advance Mobile Learning and Digital Education for K-12 Schools in the U.S....

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How AT&T Is Helping Clearwire

As its rivals get bigger, Sprint needs to move faster. (more here….) Related items Sprint Extends M2M Coverage Real Time Locating Systems (RTLS) 2012-2022 Sprint, Verizon Will ‘Unlock’ iPhone 4S for International Calling, If You Ask AT&T Admits Consumers May See Some Harm if it’s Granted GSM Monopoly iPhone reportedly coming to Sprint

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