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- Telus pulls out of Bell Canada bidding
In a surprise, last-minute move, Telus announced it had decided not to make a bid for Bell Canada, citing frequent delays in the negotiation process. Bell Canada, in a statement, said: "In a deal of unprecedented complexity and size in Canada, we have succeeded in creating a truly competitive process." Takeover bids were due to Bell Canada on Tuesday; sources say three private-equity firms submitted bids before the deadline. The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
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- "Sprint Ahead" ad campaign erases Nextel name
A new Sprint ad campaign rolling out on Sunday will make no mention of the Nextel name, two years after the two companies merged. The "Sprint ahead" campaign will also replace the familiar Sprint yellow and tout the "magic screen you carry in your pocket." The Washington Post
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- T-Mobile USA launches HotSpot @Home today
After a successful trial in Seattle, T-Mobile USA announced that its HotSpot @Home dual-mode phone service launches nationwide today. The unlicensed mobile-access service will allow users to connect via Wi-Fi or cellular networks, and to switch without breaking a call connection. T-Mobile service is targeting HotSpot @Home at people considering dropping their landlines in favor of mobile phones. The Seattle Times
(6/27)
- Vodafone, Groove to test SMS-triggered music downloads
Next month, Vodafone U.K. will begin a three-month test of Groove Mobile's SMS-triggered music-download service. Customers will be able to download music directly from labels and artists without incurring fees from Vodafone. If successful, a full commercial launch may follow in the fall. Telephony Online
(6/26)
- Saudi Telecom expands into Southeast Asia
Saudi Arabia's state-owned Saudi Telecom announced Tuesday that it would invest $3.05 billion in Malaysian billionaire T. Ananda Krishnan's holding company, Binariang GSM. The deal will result in Saudi Telecom receiving a 25% stake in Maxis Communications, which Krishnan recently took private, and a 51% stake in Natrindo Telepon Seluler. Forbes
(6/27)
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- WSJ's Mossberg calls iPhone a "breakthrough"
Walter Mossberg, The Wall Street Journal's chief technology columnist, calls the iPhone a "beautiful" and "breakthrough" handheld computing device. Mossberg also mentioned potential flaws such as the lack of a removable battery, but called the lack of a keyboard a "nonissue." Reuters
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- HDTV penetrates 30% of U.S. households
Thirty percent of U.S. households have HDTV, and 50% of those households are interested in upgrading their HD-subscription packages, according to a new study, "HDTV: You Have the Set, But Do You Have the Content." The study found that gaming and movies are driving forces for HDTV conversion. TMC Internet Telephony
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- Intelliverse adds VoIP-monitoring services
Customers of Intelliverse's Talking Planet and callEverywhere services will now be able to passively monitor live traffic and conduct active on-demand testing. Intelliverse announced Tuesday that the monitoring services will be enabled by converged service assurance capabilities from Brix Networks. Telephony Online
(6/26)
- Wayport to launch "Entertainment on Demand" for hotels
Wayport is launching an IPTV service, called "Entertainment-on-Demand," that will serve up HD on-demand gaming, Internet and interactive services coupled with TV that will run over Wayport's IP network. The service will allow hotels to use a customizable interface on a per-hotel or per-room basis. Internet Travel News
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