Revamped Mobile Web on the Way
(NewsFactor)
30 May 2006 18:25 GMTNewsFactor - Anyone who has ever tried browsing the Net using a mobile phone knows it is, for the most part, an exercise in futility, with pages that load slowly and custom mobile URLs that are almost impossible to remember.
Source: Yahoo Update: Vodafone records heavy losses for year 30 May 2006 16:03 GMTVodafone Group reported a massive loss after one-time charges in the year to March 31 -- but the company's underlying operations continue to do well and are outperforming its competitors, it said Tuesday.
Source: InfoWorld Vodafone plans to resell DSL 30 May 2006 14:45 GMTIn a departure from its traditional mobile-only strategy, Vodafone Group on Tuesday announced plans to introduce new services that hinge on DSL, which the operator will have to resell in order to deliver to customers.
Source: InfoWorld China's WAPI will not go down without a fight 30 May 2006 14:09 GMTChinese backers of the rejected WAPI (WLAN Authentication and Privacy Infrastructure) wireless security protocol have accused rivals of unethical behavior in a last-ditch attempt to revive their standardization hopes.
Source: InfoWorld Nokia sees abundance in luxury brand 30 May 2006 12:45 GMTMobile phone maker will expand the reach of its Vertu line of phones, some of which come studded with diamonds.
Source: ZDNet Vodafone posts full-year net loss
(AP)
30 May 2006 11:07 GMTAP - Vodafone Group PLC on Tuesday reported a full-year net loss of 21.9 billion pounds ($40.7 billion), but its stock rose after the mobile-phone carrier announced it would return an additional 3 billion pounds ($5.6 billion) to shareholders.
Source: Yahoo Staying in touch while abroad takes thought
(USATODAY.com)
30 May 2006 10:49 GMTUSATODAY.com - Technology and cooperation among wireless carriers make it cheaper than ever for Americans to use their cellphones abroad. But figuring out whether you can use your phone on a specific trip can be daunting because of a mix of technological standards, phone features and calling plans.
Source: Yahoo