BlackBerry Storm users are well aware that the Storm 2 is indeed in existence, and will be on its way in the months ahead. In fact, we’ve already caught it on video, and even got a look at some great pictures here and here. Latest rumors posted by the folks at The BlackBerry Zone have…
UK: Now Vodafone throws its hat in the ring for the iPhone!
It wasn’t so very long ago that I wrote a post reporting on the supposed attempts of T-Mobile and Orange to secure distribution rights for the iPhone in the UK. The specifics were that they were looking to sell the iPhone 3G, with O2 apparently retaining exclusivity on the 3Gs. Well now The Guardian Newspaper…
UK: Vodafone NOT chasing T-Mobile!
Wow, this relationship is on and off more than your average celebrity couple! Yesterday things were looking to be heating up in the mergers and acquisitions space for UK Operators… …. but according to Reuters today, Vodafone have said at their AGM that they are NOT chasing T-Mobile for an acquisition. This is somewhat different…
UK: Vodafone mulling T-Mobile bid?
In a story picked up on by numerous weekend papers, and also MobileToday.co.uk, it would appear that Vodafone (and perhaps others) are mulling over a bid for T-Mobile. As you might or might not know, the UK Mobile Operator market is a rather packed one, with O2, Vodafone, Orange, T-Mobile and 3 as the infrastructure-owning…
UK: Vodafone customers get free Facebook (for a week)
Vodafone UK customers are going to be getting free Facebook access for a week on their mobile (or PC via mobile broadband), starting on Friday 24th July. Interestingly, this free period is going to form part of Vodafone’s Free Friday series – combining, as far as I am concerned, the great singular concepts of Free,…
Vodafone selects Tele Atlas to power all future location based mobile services
Vodafone is the largest mobile operator in the world, spread out in 25 countries under the Vodafone brand, and partnering with operators in 42 other nations. When they make a decision, it ripples through out the entire industry. Nokia purchased NAVTEQ for over $8 billion with the intention of becoming the world’s best, and largest,…
Unboxing the BlackBerry Tour 9630 for Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless subscribers, feast your eyes on this piece of BlackBerry eye-candy. The BlackBerry Tour 9630 has arrived, and we’ve had the pleasure of putting our grubby mitts all over the Bold-esque BlackBerry from Research In Motion (RIM). Behold the BlackBerry Tour unboxing gallery and video! The most recognizable feature of the BlackBerry Tour is…
Vodafone first with HSPA+ launch in Greece
TeleGeography is reporting that Vodafone Greece has gone live with mobile broadband (read: USB dongles) using HSPA+ tech. Just to clarify, that should mean a theoretical top-end data rate of around 22Mbps download and 6 Mbps upload. Of course, there are some reality checks here – first of all, the coverage is in part of…
Vodafone UK First to Offer Samsung NC10 Netbook With Built-In Mobile Broadband
Vodafone UK is the first UK network operator to offer the Samsung NC10 ultra-mobile netbook with built-in mobile broadband connectivity. Free on both a 24 month contract for £25/month with 1GB of data, and a 24 month contract for £30/month with 3GB of data, the Samsung NC 10 netbook has a Vodafone SIM and mobile…
UK: Vodafone: International Super SIMs
Pocket-Lint is reporting that Vodafone UK has announced SIM-only deals which focus on international calls as their main selling point. They are calling them “International Super SIMs” (sounds like a new kids’ TV show!), and they offer international calls from only 5p/min. The SIMs are available with 30-day contracts (rolling, I assume), and no roaming…