Following the successful trial with 500,000 O2 customers during 2007, the Telefonica owned mobile operator decided it’s about time to enter the mobile advertising space. The company plans to grow the UK mobile advertising market with a new service which will allow brands to take advantage of the opportunities presented by mobile advertising, and bring…
Handmark unveils Pocket Express for the UK market
Handmark announced the new UK versions of its award-winning Pocket Express news and information service for Symbian S60 smartphone users. Tailored specifically for the UK market, the new Pocket Express offers free access to essential BBC news, global weather and minute-by-minute score reports for UK and European footballer fans. In addition, the premium service offering…
Telus introduces Qix Mobile Search and Discovery Engine
One of the leading Canadian carriers Telus announced they will offer Zi Corporation’s mobile discovery solution Qix on select phones and PDAs. Telus is the first North American carrier to offer the solution, allowing its customers to access the full range of features on their device simply and intuitively, all without having to remember where…
Vodafone to roll out self-help service directly on handsets
In an effort that’s clearly designed to cut customer support costs, Vodafone will launch advanced customer services directly on the handset to give its subscribers “customer care and billing information” in real-time. The service will not only provide users with a self care facility but also gives Vodafone an added opportunity to provide interactive promotions…
T-Mobile set to launch US 3G network in summer 2008; Android handset coming in Q4 2008
It’s been a long time coming. T-Mobile’s 3G network has been promised for so long that it’s almost mythical in nature at this point. T-Mobile USA has had the necessary spectrum licenses for its 3G network for a good while now, but they’ve had to wait on good ole’ Uncle Sam to stop dragging his…
Emoze brings push email to the masses; Even a regular ISP account will do
This isn’t the first time we’re writing about Emoze. By now you’re probably aware they provide both individual and corporate users with free multi-platform, mobile push email service, calendars and contacts. And now they’ve just announced that literally anyone could use their solution. Not even a Gmail account is required — the regular POP3 account…
EQO expands its mobile VoIP service globally
We’ve already covered EQO in the past for several times. And it’s because we like it, we’re glad to report they’re finally rolling out their mobile VoIP service globally. I’m not sure why it took them so long, but whatever the reason is (like translation) – they’re a global player now. According to EQO’s official…
GyPSii goes to India
We’ve already covered GyPSii in the past and now they’re expanding to India to bring its suite of services to more than 220 million mobile subscribers in the country. Mumbai, India based Broadway will be GyPSii’s partner in the “world’s fastest growing mobile market” and together the two companies hope Indian mobile phone users will…
Boingo adds support for Windows Mobile 6 devices
Just as we reported the provider of the WiFi hotspot provider Boingo Wireless has added support for Sony Ericsson Symbian UIQ based smartphone, they’ve also announced that Windows Mobile 6 based device owners are also welcomed to join the party. The prices are same – unlimited hotspot access for $7.95, €5.95, or £3.95 per month.…
Nortel Networks gets 3G speeds from EDGE – Evolved EDGE
Some people live on the EDGE of wireless data, Nortel Networks lives on the Evolved EDGE. Nortel Networks has announced their new Evolved EDGE technology that will allow EDGE network operators to squeeze 3G speeds out of their poky 2.5G system. How does 1.2Mbps on the downstream sound? It probably sounds like money in the…