Cingular Begins Rollout of BroadbandConnect 3G Service (NewsFactor)   07 Dec 2005 21:15 GMT
NewsFactor - Cingular Wireless is rolling out its next-generation, high-speed data network, initially offering 3G service in 16 U.S. markets with an eye toward deploying the service in additional markets over the coming year.
Source: Yahoo

Verizon Wireless to deliver CBS clips to phones (Reuters)   07 Dec 2005 20:46 GMT
Reuters - Verizon Wireless plans to start sending clips of popular CBS shows "CSI," "Survivor" and "Late Show with David Letterman" to mobile phones, marking CBS's first foray into wireless video, the companies said on Wednesday.
Source: Yahoo

Gartner's Advice: Stop Deploying BlackBerry   07 Dec 2005 15:42 GMT
Given the uncertainty surrounding the patent lawsuit against Research In Motion, Gartner has issued a strongly-worded warning to stop BlackBerry deployments -- for now.
Source: Mobile Pipeline

In Brief: Intalio acquires FiveSight   07 Dec 2005 15:00 GMT
Intalio announced it has acquired privately owned FiveSight Technologies, the company that brought to market the first open source implementation of OASIS' BPEL 2.0 specification.
Source: InfoWorld

Large WiMAX Network Slated For Canada   07 Dec 2005 14:32 GMT
Initially providing only fixed access in an 8000 square mile area of Alberta, the network will be upgraded to mobile WiMAX when that technology is available.
Source: Mobile Pipeline

Roaming: Cheap And Easy Mobile E-Mail   07 Dec 2005 13:21 GMT
Mobile e-mail is becoming an essential tool but is expensive for individuals and small businesses. Fortunately, alternatives to expensive enterprise products are available.
Source: Mobile Pipeline

Gartner's advice: Halt BlackBerry deployments   07 Dec 2005 13:03 GMT
U.S. operations could be shut down soon, analyst firm warns. Best to wait "until RIM's legal position is clarified."
Source: ZDNet

Beyond interactive voice response   07 Dec 2005 11:00 GMT
I like to say that human beings are the exception handlers for all automated workflows. But, as those of us who endure automated customer service know only too well, human exception handlers are getting harder and harder to find. So a couple of months ago, when my wife forwarded me a link to a list of IVR (interactive voice response) cheats -- that is, ways to short-circuit voice menus and get directly to human agents -- I had a hunch this idea would sprout legs.
Source: InfoWorld

Cisco to speed up applications   06 Dec 2005 21:52 GMT
Cisco Systems plans to embed new technology in networking gear to accelerate software use on corporate networks.
Source: ZDNet

BellSouth Offers WiMAX To Ravaged Gulf Coast   06 Dec 2005 21:50 GMT
Bellsouth is offering to extend pre-WiMAX service to customers in Hurricane Katrina-devastated Gulfport and Biloxi, Miss.
Source: Mobile Pipeline