The end of pure cellular data networks? 24 May 2005 12:00 GMTHas cellular technology hit a brick wall? Is 3G the last cellular-only service that will be offered to the public? Impossible, you say. Technology never stands still. Well, that’s what you think.
Source: InfoWorld Vodafone in huge buy-back as profits rise (Reuters) 24 May 2005 06:34 GMTReuters - Mobile phone giant Vodafone Group Plc
announced a 4.5 billion pound ($8.23 billion) share buy-back
program and doubled its dividend on Tuesday as higher full-year
earnings and revenues topped average market forecasts.
Source: Yahoo Nextel launches push e-mail for Java-based phones 24 May 2005 01:16 GMTNextel Communications is bringing users of less expensive phones an e-mail capability similar to what users of smart phones and Research In Motion Ltd. BlackBerry devices already enjoy.
Source: InfoWorld WORLDBEAT - Intel muscles into Sumo with WLAN TV 24 May 2005 00:13 GMTTOKYO - When Intel announced earlier this month that it had helped the Nihon Sumo Kyokai, or Japanese Sumo Association, lash up a WLAN (wireless LAN) system at the Kyokai's premier Sumo basho (stadium) in downtown Tokyo, the event was touted as a fusion of technology and tradition.
Source: InfoWorld Hop-On Delivers Wi-Fi Mobile Phone (NewsFactor) 23 May 2005 17:12 GMTNewsFactor - Mobile phone manufacturer Hop-On is offering an affordable Wi-Fi handset with hopes of cashing in on the growing demand for Internet-based calling by providing voice communications over wireless local area networks.
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