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SingTel's Mobile LIVEcam - A surveillance service that allows users to monitor their homes remotely via their 3G Phones SingTel Press Release 10/22/7

New tool tracks wireless minutes Traq announced Wednesday a telecom expense management tool that alerts customers about their wireless usage NetworkWorld 2/15/6

Overage, Wireless Headsets, and 411 Spike Business Cell Phone Use MediaPost 12/7/6

Cellular Callback Company MobileMiser Claims It Can Cut Your Cell Phone Bill By Half CityNews 12/6/6

E-mail service for basic mobile phones unveiled Company to offer simplified alternative to BlackBerry communications services for $10 a month. CNET 11/27/6

T-Mobile callers can go from cell to Wi-Fi, only in Seattle T-Mobile USA began offering a service that allows people to use their mobile phones to talk over T-Mobile's cellular network as well as Wi-Fi networks. CNET 10/24/6

Wireless driving profits for big phone carriers Wireless continues to be a saving grace for big phone companies, which face increased competition from cable companies adding voice communication to their bundles of services. CNET 10/30/6 Wireless

Verizon offers auto phone contact updates Plaxo service takes computer-based contact lists from commonly used e-mail systems, such as those of Microsoft or Yahoo, and sends the contact details wirelessly to the customer's cell phone. Reuters 10/31/6

For most, mobile Skype still a long distance away Co-founder Niklas Zennstrom says the eBay division "didn't realize the number of technical obstacles." Reuters 10/2/6

Mobile ESPN to close, move to licensing Mobile virtual network run by Disney's sports channel will shut down later this year, offer refunds on phones. Reuters 10/2/6

Switching from cell to Wi-Fi, seamlessly T-Mobile USA, the fourth-largest mobile phone company in the United States, is preparing to launch a service this month that will allow people talking on their cell phones to seamlessly switch between T-mobile's cellular network and their home Wi-Fi networks. CNET 9/7/6

Sprint income falls, revenue rises Sprint Nextel, the No. 3 U.S. wireless provider, said on Thursday earnings fell, hurt by hefty merger charges and fewer wireless subscribers than expected. Reuters 8/6/6

Attack of the mobile viruses As mobile communications become more prevalent, so does the onslaught of viruses. CNET's Robert Vamosi explains the mobile virus problem and how to prevent infection. CNET 7/21/6

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What is WAP? Wireless Application Protocol allows you to access the internet from your cellular phone. Burton Katz of Buongiorno explains how it works and says that with faster cellular networks, better screens and more compelling content -- it's here to stay. ZDnet.com 7/21/6

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Linux dials up mobile phones Peder Ulander of MontaVista software says Linux offers choice in hardware and operating systems, as well as the ability to customize middleware. He says this makes it well-suited to the mid-priced feature market, focused on delivering rich media content. CNET 7/21/6

Wireless consolidation Navigate the wireless format technology confusion of the consolidated global wireless landscape and make sure your phone is going to work in the places you're going. ZDnet.com 7/21/6 Video Whiteboard

Courting a hot market with cool phone service Half of 13- to 16-year-olds have cell phones, making up tech-savvy crowd phone makers are eager to attract. NYtimes.com 7/13/6

Ten Questions to Ask When Picking a Cellphone Provider Is there anything more complicated for consumers than picking a cellphone company? While most people already have a provider, they usually made their choice in a different era, when the options and their needs were very different. Now that it's easier to change your carrier, since you can keep your phone number, many people are taking a new look at the offerings out there -- and the picture can be baffling. WSJ.com (sub. req'd) 7/12/5

Regional carriers offer wireless alternatives To compete against the big guys, smaller carriers are offering special plans that may give customers more flexibility, value. Many Americans may have more choices than they realize when it comes to choosing a mobile phone carrier. CNET 7/11/6

Trying Out the Latest Sidekick Snazzy Twist-Out Screen, Trackball Don't Make Up For Phone Function's Faults When it comes to cool hand-held devices, one always stands out in the crowd: the T-Mobile Sidekick. You may have seen photos of Hollywood stars posing with this device like an accessory, or maybe you've just seen someone using one and you caught yourself wondering what it was. WSJ.com (subscription req'd) 6/28/6

The PBX Goes Mobile: Improving Mobile Productivity and Responsiveness by Extending PBX Functionality out to Wireless Devices Ascendent 6/20/6

Report: Cell phone start-ups struggle in U.S. A wave of cellphone start-ups, hoping to attract users to television, music and other premium services, are floundering as they fight over a thin slice of the U.S. market, a report said on Tuesday. Reuters 6/20/6

Extending PBX calls to the cell phone Single-number-reach applications heat up Network World 06/14/06

Verizon to launch mobile chaperone service Verizon Wireless, the No. 2 U.S. cell phone service provider, plans on Monday to launch a wireless service that lets parents check their children's whereabouts and alerts them when they venture out of bounds. Parents can use the service to set up geographic limits and receive text alerts if their children, who also carry phones, go too far from home. The service also lets parents check where their offspring are via a map on their cell phone or computer. Reuters 6/16/6

Disney cellular service puts parents in control Walt Disney on Tuesday launched the U.S. version of its mobile phone service for families that allows parents to regulate when, how long and to whom their children talk on cell phones. Disney Mobile, which is carried in the United States by Sprint Nextel, also blocks kids from using their phones until they respond to messages that parents have flagged as urgent, and has a built-in satellite tracking feature to locate the cell phone. Reuters 6/16/6

Universal Service fees to raise cellular, VoIP bills? Consumers would likely face higher wireless and Internet telephone bills under a plan that could be approved by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission next week, sources familiar with the matter said Wednesday. Reuters 6/16/6

Working Without Wires: Wireless primer for new dealers This reference tool offers prospective wireless dealers and others new to the wireless industry an at-a-glance overview of commonly used network and business terminology as well as device and application descriptions, market forecasts and industry resources. Phone+/T-Mobile June 2006

May Wireless+ This supplement features a profile of mobile middleman Tim Koxlien of Koxlien Communications, and focuses on how the company meshes wireless and wireline services for consumers and enterprises. This supplement also takes a look at the growing demand for mobile e-mail and looks at a new content transfer device from Cellebrite. Phone+/Sprint May 2006

April Wireless+ "Wireless American Style" This Wireless+ supplement features a profile on master agent American Wireless Inc. and its president, Mike Misuraca. With 20-plus years in the business, it is likely one of the first master agencies in the wireless market. This supplement also provides a deeper look into the increasing market of dual-mode devices, and schools wireless dealers on how to raise ARPU by selling signal boosters. Phone+/Sprint April 2006

March Wireless+ "It Pays To Always Be There" This Wireless+ supplement features a profile on alwaysBEthere, a next-generation B2B wireless dealer, including interviews with CEO Doug Carey and President Sara Christensen. Discover how these pioneers of mobile enterprise engineering utilize various vendors' wares to create the ultimate wireless solution. Also included in the supplement are discussions on mobile governance, TEM, device management, B2B wireless dealer compensation plans and the growing demand for business-related wireless data services. And, don't miss tips from Tim Koxlien, president and founder of Koxlien Communications, on how to shop for a wireless supplier. Phone+/Sprint March 2006

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