Sipera Systems´ Solutions Streamline, Simplify VoIP Security for Payment Card Privacy Compliance

March 28, 2011 | VOIP

RICHARDSON, Texas, March 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ Sipera Systems, the leader in real-time Unified Communications (UC) enablement and security, today announced its innovative VoIP security solutions enable rapid and simple compliance with new … (get the story…) Related items Sipera Systems Highlights Simplified Enterprise Smartphone Security at Enterprise Connect 2011 in Orlando SecureLogix and Fortress...

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FOTE markets to grow with 3G/4G, FTTH deployments

March 27, 2011 | 3G

Frost & Sullivan has released a market report on the world fiber optic test equipment ( FOTE ) markets, reporting that the market earned revenues of over $544.6 million in 2010. The analyst says the market is expected to grow due to increasing 3G/4G, cell back haul and FTTH deployments, to reach $695.2 million...

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The looming US GSM monopoly

March 27, 2011 | NEWS

It’s been a week of intense speculation over the fate of the U.S. mobile landscape, should AT&T’s proposed takeover of T-Mobile USA actually pass regulatory approval. The move, significantly, would reduce the number of players with GSM-based networks in the U.S. to one. (more…) Related items Telecom Weekly News Wrap May 5, 2012 4G...

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Telcel Launches Mobile Application Store Powered by Appia

March 26, 2011 | GSM

Store Offers Free and Paid Mobile Apps to Over 64 Million Subscribers (more here….) Related items Sky-mobi Limited Forms Partnership With China Mobile's Reading Platform Truphone's New BlackBerry 10 App Will Enable Mobile VoIP and Low-Cost Global Roaming GSM operators add 6.87 mn users in March 2012 TOT Picks Nokia Siemens for 3G Upgrade...

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AT&T Building Most Advanced Mobile Broadband Experience in Cincinnati, Announces 2011 Network Upgrade Plans

March 26, 2011 | GSM

CINCINNATI, March 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — AT&T*, building on its strong 2010 record of network accomplishments, today announced network improvement plans designed to enable 4G speeds** and enhanced reliability to the greater Cincinnati area in 2011. The wireless network enhancement plans are part of AT&T’s planned $19-billion investment in its wireless and wireline networks...

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Major moves for mobile (week in review)

March 25, 2011 | GSM

AT&T announces it will acquire T-Mobile just as the wireless world gathers in Florida for the annual CTIA trade show. Also: Hackers exploit chink in Web’s armor. (read the story…) Related items Google Worried Gov’t Will Leak its Trade Secrets in Lawsuit Spring Cleaning Can Pay off at T-Mobile When Customers Purge Their Old...

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Simple Mobile: A GSM MVNO you might not have heard of

March 25, 2011 | NEWS

Simple Mobile is a prepaid MVNO that offers affordable rates for GSM customers. Originally posted at CTIA 2011 (more…) Related items GSM, CDMA players unite in condemning Trai proposals AT&T at Long Last Agrees to Unlock Its Customers' iPhones iPad 3 may come in three flavors 80 Percent of GSM Handsets Vulnerable To Hackers...

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First Quarter 2011 Summary From VoIP-PAL.Com, Inc.

March 25, 2011 | VOIP

BELLEVUE, WA–(Marketwire – March 25, 2011) – VoIP-PAL.Com, Inc. ( PINKSHEETS : VPLM ) is a provider of international calls using VoIP technology on the internet and smart cell phones. VoIP-PAL’s goal is to provide a quality, reliable, cost-effective and safe solution for the casual and business international traveler who must rely on their...

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Attorney charged for letting suspected cop killer use cell phone

March 25, 2011 | GSM

A lawyer representing an alleged cop killer allowed him to use her personal cell phone to call family and friends while he was being interrogated by police last winter, Cook County prosecutors said Thursday.Records indicate that while Timothy Herring Jr. was in a detention room on Nov. 27 and Nov. 28, Sladjana Vuckovic’s mobile...

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Family, Friends Searching for 14-year-old Black Female Missing Since March 19

March 25, 2011 | GSM

Family and friends of a missing 14-year-old are desperately looking for information that might lead them to the whereabouts of the young girl. (more here….) Related items Family, Friends Still Searching for Missing 20-Year-Old Family, friends pray for missing Kansas City infant OPINION: Major disconnect on cell phone study New Jersey Family Begins Own...

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Meadville theater answers ‘Dead Man’s Cell Phone’

March 25, 2011 | GSM

We’ve all been there: In a restaurant and someone’s cell phone keeps ringing. Be at the Meadville Community Theatre beginning Friday to see how this common annoyance turns into dark comedy. (more here….) Related items THEATER: Dead Man’s Cell Phone National Geographic Talk Abroad Lite review: At least it's cheap Queen Creek family stuck...

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Blu: A new Android maker on the horizon

March 25, 2011 | GSM

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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HTC Trophy Wins GSM/CDMA Approval from FCC

March 24, 2011 | NEWS

The Federal Communications Commission recently approved an unannounced version of the HTC Trophy that has both CDMA and GSM radios on board. The FCC confirms that this version of the Trophy has CDMA 850/1900, GSM 850/1900, and WCDMA 850/1900. Typically phones that support both GSM and CDMA networks are sold as World Phones by...

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Low current GSM/GPRS modem for M2M applications

March 24, 2011 | GSM

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

March 24, 2011 | GSM

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

March 24, 2011 | GSM

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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TMG Updates Comprehensive 3G Mobile Licensing and Spectrum Valuation Resource

March 24, 2011 | 3G

ARLINGTON, Va., March 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Telecommunications Management Group, Inc. (TMG) announces the 2011 update of its 3G Licensing Around the World database, an indispensable tool for understanding the spectrum holdings, license fees paid and terms and conditions associated with third generation (3G) mobile licenses in the 1.9 GHz/2.1 GHz and 1.7 GHz/2.1...

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

March 23, 2011 | GSM

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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