Skype Mobile Extended to Select Verizon 3G Multimedia Phones
Verizon has announced the launch of Skype Mobile to select 3G Multimedia phones in the carrier’s lineup. The LG enV Touch, LG Chocolate Touch and Samsung Reality are now compatible with the application, marking Skype’s successful transition to the BREW MP platform. The application is available in the Media Center/Get it Now portal. All of […]
Verizon and Google Release Joint Proposal on Net Neutrality
Following last Friday’s flurry of reports regarding Verizon and Google’s alleged agreement whereby Google would pay for priority access over the telecom provider’s infrastructure, both companies have released the joint proposal in question. The proposal outlines the steps that both companies will take to assist the FCC in order to effectively enforce the seven key […]
Qik Extending Free Premium Access on EVO 4G Until September
Qik has announced in a blog post that it will not end free access to its premium service for EVO 4G users as previously announced, instead extending access to everyone until September. The reason given for the extension alluded to the higher than expected popularity of the service causing access issues for many users. Qik’s […]
Starbucks & AT&T Sustain First Day of Free Wi-Fi Traffic
Starbucks today rolled out free Wi-Fi at their stores. The real question was if AT&T would be able to handle the onslaught. Starbucks free Wi-Fi rollout only rivals McDonalds for one of the largest free Wi-Fi deployments worldwide. Previously both networks required either a purchase of service, or of products. In Starbucks’ case, Wi-Fi was […]
Google Voice Available Without Invite Necessary
Google has opened up Google Voice to any interested consumers in the US. The service was purchased by Google in 2008 when it was previously known as GrandCentral, with the major features including multiple phone management under one master number and other features such as screening and personal greetings. Google Voice has added free calls […]
Sprint Launching Motorola ES400 Rugged Windows Mobile Device
Sprint will be launching a new rugged Windows Mobile Classic device in the ES400 with pricing and launch details yet to be confirmed. The device will be exclusively sold through Sprint and Motorola enterprise sales channels and feature Windows Mobile 6.5.3, a 3.0 inch VGA resolution display, 2.0 megapixel camera with video recorder, GPS support […]
Reminder: Sign Up for the Comcast P2P Settlement
The courts may have struck down the FCC’s Comcast/BitTorrent ruling (though the FCC will still likely win by re-regulating the internet)… but there’s still a settlement out there stemming from the case. Basically, the settlement was for customers damaged by being unable to use P2P traffic, and/or Lotus Notes during the filtering period. Comcast denied […]
Intel, Motorola and Samsung Announce Suppport for WiMax 2 Protocol
In a press release this morning, a consortium of companies consisting of Intel, Samsung, Motorola Alvarion, Beceem, GCT Semiconductor, Sequans, XRONet, ZTE and ITRI have announced intentions to collaborate on the development of the WiMax 2 standard by forming the WiMAX 2 Collaboration Initiative. The 802.16m air interface standard definition being branded WiMax 2 began […]
Comcast Deploys Bandwidth Meter Nationwide
Comcast this week has completed the rollout of their almost two-year old promise to offer customers a bandwidth meter. This comes the same week that the FCC’s attempt to mandate net neutrality was shot down by the federal courts. The bandwidth meter is available under the Users & Settings section of their customer portal, and […]