WiMax testing nears starting blocks   23 Aug 2005 01:12 GMT
The WiMax Forum should finish validating its system for certification testing next week, a senior official said Monday, the latest milestone on the road to a technology that at times has suffered from overly optimistic expectations.
Source: InfoWorld

DSL, Cable providers spar with Vonage   22 Aug 2005 21:05 GMT
Internet phone providers want the Feds to regulate Internet "neutrality." Cable companies and DSL providers say it's unnecessary.
Source: ZDNet

Cell Towers Hit 'Not In My Back Yard' Syndrome   22 Aug 2005 19:05 GMT
While the number of cell phone subscribers is increasing, nobody wants cell phone towers in their back yard.
Source: Mobile Pipeline

BBC's 'Doctor Who', 'Red Dwarf' arrive on mobiles (Reuters)   22 Aug 2005 17:54 GMT
Reuters - The BBC is selling classic episodes of "Doctor Who" and "Red Dwarf" for viewing on mobile phones, anticipating that fans of cult science fiction are often among the first to adopt new technology.
Source: Yahoo

Indonesia launches text message hotline to keep tabs on disease (AFP)   22 Aug 2005 17:21 GMT

AFP - Indonesia's health ministry launched a hotline to let the public report disease outbreaks and lodge complaints about health care using mobile phone text messages (SMS), a report said.

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Monstermob in Chinese deal (FT.com)   22 Aug 2005 17:00 GMT
FT.com - Monstermob, provider of mobile phone games and ringtones, secured a foothold in the Chinese telecommunications market on Monday when it agreed to buy ATOP Century.
Source: Yahoo

A Chat With The Father Of 'Everywhere Computing'   22 Aug 2005 14:00 GMT
University of Tokyo professor Ken Sakamura has been talking about pervasive computing since before the term was invented. In this interview, he talks about his vision and how he hopes to attain it.
Source: Mobile Pipeline

City In Kansas Getting WiMAX Service   22 Aug 2005 13:51 GMT
Lenexa, Kansas said it will launch pre-WiMAX access for city services later this month and expects significant improvements in employee productivity.
Source: Mobile Pipeline

WildPackets Ships VoWLAN Analysis Tool   22 Aug 2005 13:47 GMT
Tool aims specifically at detecting WLAN problems that could harm voice quality.
Source: Mobile Pipeline

Companies scramble to offer cellphone comics - manga - to Japanese on the go (Canadian Press)   22 Aug 2005 12:51 GMT
Canadian Press - TOKYO (AP) - Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. will almost triple the number of comic books it formats for viewing on cellphones, a company official said Monday, making it the No.1 provider of "manga" for Japanese turning to their handsets for entertainment.
Source: Yahoo