MTN Rwanda has recently shared some cool figures on the use of its mobile money service. Dubbed MTN Mobile Money, it allows MTN users to send money from one mobile phone to another with main users sending money for business or relatives. At the moment, the service is responsible for 5,000 mobile money service transactions…
Christmas miracle: Find my iPhone works like a charm for a Wichita Falls, Texas user
With users like this, Apple doesn’t need to spend a fortune on marketing its products. The following story comes from a Wichita Falls, Texas Find my iPhone user: Pretty amazing Christmas Story! Early this morning my 2005 Land Rover was stolen from the Marriott in Wichita Falls TX. The local police put me on hold,…
Smartphones, tablets soon on Capitol Hill [Legislation process Doom-ed]
Republican legislation will soon allow electronic devices for the first time in the U.S. House of Representatives, according to The New York Times. In a document known as the Speaker’s Announced Policies, it is proposed that “Members may use an electronic device on the House floor as long as it doesn’t ‘impair decorum.’” A Republican…
Page Plus Cellular’s $80 plan gives you 2,000 voice minutes for a year
It gotta be an increasing competition when we have [repaid provider Page Plus Cellular beefing-up its $80 for 120 days plan to extend the number of days you can use your minutes to 365 (or 366). That’s right – users can pay $80 and get 2,000 voice minutes to use whenever and however they want…
India’s Reliance turns on its 3G network in major cities
India’s Reliance Communications (R-Com), which is the second-largest mobile operator in the country, has switched on its 3G network in the major cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkatta and Chandigarh. The company has acquired 3G spectrum in 13 of India’s 22 telecom circles and plans to launch the remaining 9 zones during next year. After reporting…
Mobile signal coming soon to London Tube
The rumor is that the UK’s mobile network operators are in the final stages of closing a 150 million GBP ($240 million) deal to deploy mobile phone coverage on the London Underground railway network. Mayor of London backed the deal between Transport for London (TfL) and the big four operators, and the official signing is…
China now has 38.6 million 3G users
China had 38.64 million 3G users by the end of October, which is a threefold increase year-on-year. According to figures from the country’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), 25.38 million users were new subscribers in the past year. Each of the three operators — China Telecom, China Mobile and China Unicom — has…
GSMA goes beyond Mobile World Congress to launch the Mobile World Capital
The GSMA is launching the “Mobile World Capital” to extend far beyond the annual Mobile World Congress event and include a “range of academic and business development opportunities, cultural festivals and programmes, and the creation of a permanent centre of the industry.” All of the six finalist cities vying to host the Mobile World Congress…
GSMA: 3G embedded modules have a lower TCO than 2G modules
The GSMA unveiled research that reveals 3G embedded modules have a lower total cost of ownership (TCO) than modules based on 2G technology. Analysys Mason conducted the research on behalf of GSMA to compel operators to deploy 3G embedded technology and reap the benefits of Mobile Broadband services. Embedded mobile technology is being deployed across…
Deal alert: Costco offers few smartphones for $100, Droid X included!
Good ol’ Costco is known for its great deals. I’ve heard we should buy wines there, but apparently smartphones are hot these days, too. That said, I’ve just found out the membership warehouse club chain is offering few smartphones for $100. That’s the price with a contract, but it’s a good deal, nonetheless. Among the…