New Orleans to offer free Wi-Fi   30 Nov 2005 00:16 GMT
The Big Easy is building its own wireless Internet network--and it plans to offer free access to all citizens.
Source: ZDNet

New FCC report advocates a la carte TV pricing   29 Nov 2005 21:14 GMT
A la carte TV could be on the way for cable and satellite subscribers, as the FCC changes its mind about the economic feasibility of such a new business model.
Source: ZDNet

Report: New Orleans to get free public Wi-Fi service   29 Nov 2005 17:31 GMT
Looking to add a bright spot for citizens still recovering from Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans Tuesday is expected to unveil a free municipally owned wireless Internet access system.
Source: InfoWorld

Big Easy Gets Free Wi-Fi Network   29 Nov 2005 16:35 GMT
New Orleans is unveiling a free Wi-Fi network, which is going live Tuesday in the French Quarter and in the central business quarter.
Source: Mobile Pipeline

Seiko Epson to cut exposure to mobile phones (Reuters)   29 Nov 2005 15:36 GMT
Reuters - Japan's Seiko Epson Corp. will significantly cut the exposure of its chip and display businesses to the mobile phone market after heavy price falls pushed those operations into the red, it said on Tuesday.
Source: Yahoo

In Brief: Netease appoints founder to take over as CEO   29 Nov 2005 15:20 GMT
Chinese Internet company Netease.com has appointed its founder, William Ding, to take over as the chief executive officer of the company, replacing Ted Sun, who passed away in September.
Source: InfoWorld

IMS Convergence Technology Gains Momentum   29 Nov 2005 14:17 GMT
Converging all types of voice and data networks has become the Holy Grail of the communications world. The IMS standard has that potential and is rapidly gaining support.
Source: Mobile Pipeline

Foxconn may make $2B mobile phone investment in India   29 Nov 2005 14:12 GMT
Foxconn International Holdings, the mobile phone arm of the world's largest electronics contract manufacturing company, is planning a major investment in India that could be valued as high as $2 billion.
Source: InfoWorld

TI Says New Chipset To Lead To Cheaper 3G Phones   29 Nov 2005 14:09 GMT
TI says its next-generation chipsets will lead to less expensive 3G phones.
Source: Mobile Pipeline

30% Of Homes To Be Cellular Or VoIP-Only: Gartner   29 Nov 2005 13:56 GMT
New predictions claims that traditional telephony is now in a state of decline with cellular and voice-over-IP connections increasing rapidly.
Source: Mobile Pipeline