Posts Tagged ‘ AFP ’

China’s local election candidates campaign online

With more than half a billion Chinese now online, independent candidates are for the first time able to get their message to a broad audience of voters. -AFP (here is the story…) Related items China tries to rein in Internet with new threats Jittery China government tightens media controls Asia still presents big challenge...

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Jittery China government tightens media controls

Authorities in Beijing are concerned about the power of the Internet to influence public opinion. -AFP (here is the story…) Related items China’s local election candidates campaign online Power of Asia Asia still presents big challenge for Facebook Asia Is Facebook's Most Daunting Challenge Facebook Faces Daunting Challenge in Asia

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Mobile-loving Thais still waiting for full 3G

BANGKOK (AFP) – While BlackBerrys and iPhones are fast becoming must-have accessories for many urban Thais, mobile Internet in the kingdom is still struggling to get out of the slow lane. (read on…) Related items Research and Markets: United Kingdom – Mobile Data Market Insights – 3G, 4G and Forecasts – 2011 Why the...

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Pakistan plans auction of 3G licences in October

AFP/Islamabad Pakistan plans to issue its first licences for third-generation (3G) mobile telecom services in October, hoping to generate nearly $1bn through an open auction, government officials said yesterday. (read on…) Related items Auction of 3G licences in October BlackBerry outage problems hit 4 continents, spread across US and North America Mobile-loving Thais still...

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Iraq mobile firm urges government to switch to 3G

BAGHDAD, May 11, 2011 (AFP) – As Iraq readies consultations over how to move its mobile telecoms industry to 3G technology, its biggest operator has called for the government to move quicker to the latest wireless standards. (read on…) Related items 3G Telit M2M Module Certified On AT&T Network Samsung sues to block iPhone...

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