Cos. Reject Japanese Regulator's Warning (AP)   04 Apr 2005 15:03 GMT
AP - Four Japanese record label and software companies said they had rejected an order by Japan's anti-monopoly regulator to stop trying to dominate the domestic market in mobile phone ringtones, the companies and reports said.
Source: Yahoo

Startup Delivers Streaming Radio To Cell Phones   04 Apr 2005 14:33 GMT
Satellite quality service initially available via Sprint, but vendor says it will expand its offerings.
Source: Mobile Pipeline

Push-to-Talk Subscribers Set To Double, Study Claims   04 Apr 2005 14:12 GMT
While the number of PTT subscribers should double in the next five years, a study also cites technical difficulties such as a lack of interoperability as retarding growth.
Source: Mobile Pipeline

Possible U.S.-EU fight looms over biometric passports   04 Apr 2005 14:00 GMT
The European Union is considering its options after learning the U.S. is unlikely to extend the October deadline requiring European travelers to have passports with biometric capabilities should they wish to enter the U.S. without a visa.
Source: InfoWorld

Of Espresso And The Ultra-wideband Rivalry   04 Apr 2005 14:00 GMT
A beloved espresso machine is in the middle of a dispute between ultra-wideband standards. It also is a testament about just how far somebody will go for a good cup of coffee.
Source: Mobile Pipeline

Free Wi-Fi Becomes Ad Weapon In Coffee War   04 Apr 2005 13:58 GMT
Ad campaign by Dunn Bros. emphasizes both its free access and the fact that it is small and locally managed, in contrast to large chains such as Starbucks.
Source: Mobile Pipeline

Free Wireless Coming In SBC's Back Yard?   04 Apr 2005 13:37 GMT
A non-profit group in SBC's home town of San Antonio is pushing for free, citywide wireless access despite the strong objections of incumbent telcos.
Source: Mobile Pipeline

Broadcom Wi-Fi Chipset Supports New Add-In Card Format   04 Apr 2005 13:15 GMT
Broadcom says its new 802.11a/g chipset supports the new PCI Express format, which will eventually replace PC Card slots in laptops and other devices.
Source: Mobile Pipeline

Radio service comes to mobile phones   04 Apr 2005 13:11 GMT
Add streaming of radio entertainment and news programs to the growing list of services available to owners of new Internet-enabled mobile phones.
Source: InfoWorld

Sprint Wants To Grow Wireless-Cable Bundles   04 Apr 2005 13:04 GMT
Operator claims it already has 250,000 subscribers from wireless and wireline bundle deals with cable operators and that it wants more.
Source: Mobile Pipeline