Mobile Internet: Cheap wins over security   03 Nov 2005 12:42 GMT
The mobile phone business is starting to look more like the Internet, with all its advantages and disadvantages. Expect cheaper calls and downloads but learn how to live with lower quality service, in some cases, and less security. That's how Bengt Nordström, an expert on European telecommunications, sees the mobile market evolving.
Source: InfoWorld

Vodafone increases stake in African group (FT.com)   03 Nov 2005 10:10 GMT
FT.com - Vodafone, the world's biggest mobile phone network operator, is continuing to ramp up its expansion in emerging countries with plans to spend up to £1.35bn ($2.4bn) increasing its stake in South Africa's Vodacom.
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Carphone to expand broadband network (FT.com)   03 Nov 2005 08:45 GMT
FT.com - Carphone Warehouse, the UK mobile phone retailer, plans to expand its broadband network as it reported in line results showing it continues to beat the prevailing high street gloom.
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VoIP providers band together   03 Nov 2005 05:01 GMT
Net telephony companies are meeting up to promote the technology and spur adoption.
Source: ZDNet

Qualcomm posts higher Q4 profit, revenue (Reuters)   03 Nov 2005 00:09 GMT
Reuters - Wireless technology company Qualcomm Inc. on Wednesday posted higher fiscal fourth-quarter earnings as revenue rose on strong demand for mobile phones.
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Senators back Net phone reprieve   02 Nov 2005 23:46 GMT
Net phone customers without 911 access may not be faced with a forcible disconnection after all.
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Cable firms to offer cell services through Sprint Nextel in Bells battle (Canadian Press)   02 Nov 2005 23:26 GMT
Canadian Press - NEW YORK (AP) - Four top cable TV providers announced a long-awaited deal to deliver their own cellphone services through Sprint Nextel Corp., creating a "quadruple play" of voice, video, Internet and wireless products for a new battle against telephone companies that are adding TV to their arsenals.
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Qualcomm posts higher Q4 profit, revenue (Reuters)   02 Nov 2005 21:18 GMT
Reuters - Wireless technology company Qualcomm Inc. on Wednesday posted higher fiscal fourth-quarter earnings as revenue rose on strong demand in the market for mobile phones.
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RIM releases new BlackBerry phone with Intel's Hermon   02 Nov 2005 20:51 GMT
Research in Motion Ltd. (RIM) announced the BlackBerry 8700c handheld Tuesday, which combines the popular BlackBerry push e-mail software with an integrated mobile processor from Intel Corp. and fast wireless networks.
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Mobile phone maker Nokia launches three new multimedia handsets (Canadian Press)   02 Nov 2005 20:38 GMT
Canadian Press - HELSINKI, Finland (AP) - Nokia Corp., the world's top mobile phone maker, launched three new multimedia handsets Wednesday that let users watch TV, play music and swap content between electronic devices at home.
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