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| February 15, 2007 |
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Embarq announces new wired/wireless calling plan
Embarq has announced a partnership with Sprint Nextel to offer a new all-in wireline/wireless calling plan to its customers. The offer will include unlimited local and national fixed-line calls and 350 anytime wireless minutes. TeleGeography Research (2/15)
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Bell Canada extends PPV movies to mobile
Bell Canada has launched its Mobile Movies service, which allows customers with video-capable phones to buy and download movies to their cell phones. Digital Home Canada (2/15)
Covad makes next-generation progress
ADSL 2+ customer-addition costs will weigh on Covad Communications in 2007, but the company business ADSL, VoIP and wireless is delivering value. Revenue for the fourth quarter was $119.5 million. Telephony Online (2/14)
SK Telecom, BlueRun will pool knowledge, tap new markets
SK Telecom Co. has signed an agreement with U.S. venture-capital firm BlueRun Ventures to make cutting-edge IT technologies and improve global R&D capacity. "We are making various efforts to find a new growth engine, developing new technologies and business models," an SK spokesman said. "To actively engage in overseas markets, upgrading global R&D capacity is a must." The Korea Herald (Seoul) (2/16)
Clearwire stock offering includes option for more shares
Clearwire has set the terms of its initial public offering at 20 million shares -- on average $23 to $25 a share. Founded by wireless pioneer Craig McCaw, Clearwire is raising money for market and network expansion and spectrum acquisitions. San Jose Mercury News (Calif.)/Dow Jones/Associated Press (free registration) (2/14)
Cisco unveils new self-defending wireless system
Cisco has announced the release of a integrated network self-defense system that uses a combination of the company's intrusion-prevention technology and NAC Appliance and ifirewall technology. The system is expected to meet various government and agency security regulations. PC Magazine (2/15)
Cox launches wireless bundle with Sprint
Cox Communications leveraged the cable-company joint venture with Sprint by launching wireless services in Arizona and San Diego. The service, which includes allowing subscribers to access e-mail through their mobile phones, is integrated with Cox's triple-play bundle. CED Magazine (2/2007)
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Wi-Fi, VoIP heading toward convergence
InfoWorld's Oliver Rist is confident the convergence of Wi-Fi and VoIP will come to fruition this year, but does not expect many new revolutionary applications or cellular/provider deals in the near term. InfoWorld (2/14)
IBM, Nortel share software to expand IMS, collaborate
IBM has agreed to integrate the VoIP and fixed-mobile-convergence software developed by Nortel Networks into its IP Multimedia Subsystems suite. As part of the deal, Nortel will use IBM's WebSphere Presence and Group List Enabler in its IMS. EE Times (2/14)
Samsung, ZTE reach deal to develop mobile base stations
Samsung Electronics and Chinese telecommunications-equipment maker ZTE have agreed to develop 3G mobile base stations for use in subscriber homes or offices. The base stations will allow customers to wirelessly access the Internet and use VoIP. InfoWorld/IDG News Service (2/14)
Profiting from wireless media means long-term strategy
Analysts say navigating the terrain built by various growing components of the mobile content sector -- such as video games and music -- can be risky for media and entertainment companies, but the market is growing. Media and entertainment companies are expected to generate $8 billion in revenue from wireless content in 2010, according to one consultancy firm. cellular-news (U.K.) (2/15)
Mobile world sets sights on emerging countries
The mobile-phone industry has identified developing markets, such as Africa and India, as areas with a large growth potential. "There is a massive opportunity for our business in India," Arun Sarin, CEO of Vodafone, said. "Whenever we get into these rural areas, we find people love to talk. They light up our base stations immediately." NYTimes.com (2/14)
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