VoIP calls on cell phones are a great way to get around paying for wireless minutes. It’s too bad Orange and Vodafone don’t understand that point of view. Apparently, in an effort to prevent revenue loss from VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) calls, the two European GSM network operators have opted to disable built-in VoIP…
Sagem to make handsets for Vodafone
Vodafone Group and Sagem Communication (SAFRAN Group) announced an agreement, under which Sagem will produce a Vodafone-only branded mobile handset for sale across Vodafone markets. Announced agreement is an extension of Vodafone’s Original Design Manufacturers’ strategy to use the international recognition of its brand to help to leverage the production of a series of high-quality,…
Apple Looking for European Carrier for iPhone
The Guardian reports that Apple may be looking for a Europe-wide carrier for its upcoming iPhone. Apple has been flirting with carriers in the European Union in hopes of catching the “right one” for its iPhone rollout towards the end of 2007. And industry insiders seem to think that Vodafone may be the leading candidate…
EU To Get Standardized Roaming Rates Soon
European Union member states get a bit of good news today. Out-of-control roaming surcharges within the EU could be reigned in as soon as June of this year. Viviane Reding, European Information and Media Commissioner, stated that she plans to cap roaming surcharges to 50 Euro cents (about 66 dollar cents). A spokesman further provided…
Too Many Mobile OS’s
Wireless carriers prefer less choice when it comes to what operating systems are powering the phones used on their networks. There are just too many options for mobile phone operating systems out there. And that’s a pretty big headache for wireless carriers/operators. Vodafone is leading the push to reduce the number of mobile operating systems…
SoftBank 812SH available in 20 Pantone colors
The Japanese mobile phone market never cease to impress. Latest move from Vodafone (aka Softbank) illustrates just how demanding this market is. The company introduced a set of Sharp-manufactured SoftBank 812SH devices in 20 (yes, that’s TWENTY) different shades based on Pantone color chart. That’s 20 color variations to suit almost any personal style. The…
First Vodafone specific S60-based software package
During the 3GSM, Nokia and Vodafone announced a significant milestone in their collaboration on the development of S60 software on Symbian OS, with the release of the first Vodafone specific software package to all S60 licensees. The S60 platform and the Vodafone specific software offer an integrated reference implementation that enables Vodafone to roll out…