Archive for August, 2006

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Sierra Wireless Introduces new ExpressCard Product Line

August 28th, 2006

Sierra Wireless introduced today the all new AirCard 597E wireless network card for EV-DO Revision A networks. Built for notebook computers with ExpressCard expansion slots, the AirCard 597E will be fully compliant with network operator requirements and will offer features such as Assisted GPS (aGPS) location based services, fixed antenna design; and an external antenna [...]

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Nokia wins WCDMA/HSPA network and managed services deals with Indonesian Telkomsel

August 28th, 2006

Nokia and Indonesian operator Telkomsel have signed a new three-year WCDMA 3G/HSPA radio and core network, and managed services contracts that will see Nokia support Telkomsel in strengthening its business and introducing 3G services, such as streaming video, to its customers. “We are committed to launching a high-quality, wide-coverage 3G network that can provide innovative [...]

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New World Champion Mobile Phone Thrower

August 28th, 2006

This year at the 7th annual Mobile Phone Throwing competition held in Savonlinna, a new world champion was crowned. The new champion is Lassi Etelatalo of Finland with result 89 meters. Originally a local event in this small town close to the Russian border, the seventh annual contest on Saturday drew some 100 throwers from [...]

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Verizon Wireless Extends Wireless Broadband Network to New York Capital Region

August 27th, 2006

Verizon Wireless announced today it has expanded its wide-area wireless broadband service to the Capital Region, giving local customers access to the latest high-speed business and entertainment services on their wireless phones, laptop computers and other wireless devices. BroadbandAccess and V CAST are also launching in the Buffalo-Niagara Region this week. Both markets join the [...]

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Madden NFL 07 now Available on Select Sprint Mobiles

August 27th, 2006

Madden NFL 07 is now available for purchase and download to select Sprint phones. Madden NFL 07 costs $3.49 per month or $6.99 for a lifetime license to Sprint customers. Now, Sprint customers can enjoy hard-hitting, authentic Madden NFL 07 action anywhere at any time. Long acknowledged as the definitive gridiron video game experience, Madden [...]

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Alltel Kicks off Football Season with ESPN Radio Plus and CBS Sportsline

August 27th, 2006

Alltel Wireless has released two new features for the die-hard football fan; ESPN Radio Plus and Fantasy Football Companion by CBS Sportsline. ESPN Radio Plus provides ESPN Radio content, including SportsCenter updates, live college football game coverage, game previews and recaps, in-game updates and interviews from ESPN Radio personalities. Alltel Wireless customers can access ESPN [...]