mobile communications
Mobile 2.0 - Gaining understanding at Read/Write Web
The Read/Write Web has a fantastic article covering what is increasingly called Mobile 2.0. In this article by Rudy De Waele, they cover the essence of what Mobile 2.0 is.
With the proliferation of smart mobile devices and high-speed mobile data services, applications and services need to become simpler and more intuitive. They also need [...]
Updated: Microsoft Outlook Mobile Manager 2.1
If you have been using Outlook Mobile Manager (OMM), you may be interested in knowing that Microsoft Research has released version 2.1 of this very useful tool.
OMM allows email delivered to your Outlook Inbox, to be forwarded to a mobile device, be it a cell phone, smartphone, or PDA Phone. The system learns what [...]
Day of the Dash
Well, I’ve waited quite awhile to see a day like today. You couldn’t get away from it! Certainly, Cingular & Verizon have had days like this, but T-Mobile has always been treated like an also-ran when it comes to phones and service in the media.
But today was different - literally, everyone had coverage of [...]
T-Mobile already rolling out UMTS!
As expected, T-Mobile today announced that their 3G UMTS rollout was already underway. With 50% of New York already completed, T-Mobile has obviously been active in the background working ahead of the spectrum acquisitions to get a jump on the 3G market.
With a completion schedule into 2009, and service to be available to customers [...]
T-Mobile USA rumored to announce UMTS this week
It seems eWeek and the::unwired are suggesting that T-Mobile USA will be holding a press conference on Friday (10/6/2006) in New York to announce the carrier’s move into UMTS (or 3G) services.
T-Mobile will utilize the 1700MHz and 2100MHz bands in North America, which are not the same bands used elsewhere in the world. This will [...]
Cingular Network Integration of AT&T Wireless is Complete
Cingular has finally completed the integration of the AT&T Wireless network. Its been two years since Cingular purchased the aging network, and they have had several challenges in merging the two companies together.
This is ultimately good news for Cingular’s customers, as the company can now focus those energies on other opportunities such as expanding [...]
T-Mobile New Tagline, Plans
Looks like my favorite mobile service provider is updating their service offerings and positioning themselves for future service growth. After several years with the same look & feel, they’ve udpated their site, added new calling plans, changed their corporate tagline, and changed their spokesperson.
Link to Phone Scoop: T-Mobile Switches Focus With New Tagline, Plans [...]
Interesting T-Mobile News
Looks like T-Mobile is miving forward on their VoIP offering, adding the feature to their product mix with specialized phones.
It will be interesting to see how people add this service, or use this service in combination to thier mobile phone. No exact news on how they will be using the new spectrum they purchased.
Read more [...]
T-Mobile 3G Rollout - Media Buzz
Brighthand is reporting what I’ve talked about in the past. T-Mobile now has enough spectrum bandwidth nationwide to proceed with their 3G rollout.
What this means to consumers is cheaper 3G options compared to Cingular, Verizon, & Sprint. T-Mobile has always been priced more competitively than the competition, partially because of being the smallest nationwide operator, [...]
FCC Auction 66 ends, bringing in $13.7 Billion
So the latest FCC wireless auction ends after 28 days of intense bidding. T-Mobile did well, gaining significantly needed spectrum across the country.
T-Mobile USA Inc. was the big spender of the auction, winning 120 licenses with bids totaling nearly $4.2 billion. The fourth-largest U.S. carrier gained spectrum across the country, including licenses [...]
