Symbol plans pan-wireless infrastructure   03 May 2006 14:16 GMT
Symbol Technologies plans to build a single system that lets enterprises combine many types of wireless networks.
Source: InfoWorld

EU mandates battery recycling   03 May 2006 12:58 GMT
Manufacturers and resellers of batteries for devices including laptops and phones will be obliged to dispose of spent batteries, and new batteries will be restricted in the amount of mercury and cadmium they can contain, according to a new Europe-wide law agreed by European Union lawmakers in Brussels late Tuesday evening.
Source: InfoWorld

Qualcomm raises outlook on strong orders (Reuters)   03 May 2006 12:44 GMT
Reuters - Wireless technology company Qualcomm Inc. on Wednesday raised its earnings forecast for the quarter ending June 25, citing stronger-than-expected orders for mobile phone chips.
Source: Yahoo

Skypecasts mean VoIP conversations for big groups   03 May 2006 12:43 GMT
eBay unit previews 100-person service called Skypecasts, plus version 2.5 update of its core Internet-calling software.
Source: ZDNet

Nokia starts shipping BlackBerry rival   03 May 2006 11:25 GMT
Available globally, the E61 features a full keyboard and is one of three handsets in Nokia's business-phone lineup.
Source: ZDNet

Yellowstone Works on Wireless Expansion (AP)   03 May 2006 01:31 GMT

AP - Yellowstone National Park officials, criticized for marring the landscape near Old Faithful geyser with a cellular phone tower, are quietly preparing a plan to cover any expansion of wireless towers, antennas and TV and radio services in the popular park.

Source: Yahoo

Vonage includes Europe in unlimited calling plan   02 May 2006 22:54 GMT
Internet telephony provider has just made calling some European countries from the U.S. even cheaper.
Source: ZDNet

Yellowstone Works on Wireless Expansion (AP)   02 May 2006 22:18 GMT

AP - Yellowstone National Park officials, criticized for marring the landscape near Old Faithful geyser with a cellular phone tower, are quietly preparing a plan to cover any expansion of wireless towers, antennas and TV and radio services in the popular park.

Source: Yahoo

Helio Launches Mobile Service for Affluent Hipsters (NewsFactor)   02 May 2006 18:50 GMT
NewsFactor - Helio has launched its much-hyped mobile-phone service aimed at the young and hip, pairing some cool new hardware with online services like MySpace and MTV News.
Source: Yahoo

Financial sector awakens to Net neutrality issues   02 May 2006 18:26 GMT
Battle between ISPs and online-product providers spreads to banks, which say a lot's at stake for them, too.
Source: ZDNet