Archive for September, 2006

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Nokia Introduces 5300 XpressMusic

September 27th, 2006

Nokia today launched a new range of music phones during an exclusive event at Nokia Theatre in New York’s Times Square. Headlined by the Nokia 5300 XpressMusic, which features a stylish slide design and holds up to 1,500 tracks, these music phones make it easier than ever to carry a single device by combining the [...]

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Nokia wins WCDMA 3G/HSDPA network expansion contract from Taiwan Mobile

September 27th, 2006

Nokia extends its existing, exclusive WCDMA 3G network frame agreement with Taiwan Mobile to cover the Nokia High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) solution and the new Nokia Flexi WCDMA Base Station. Nokia’s HSDPA is a cost-effective, high performance solution that helps TWM tackle the challenges of providing high speed, quality services with optimized cost [...]

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Cingular to Release Apple iPhone

September 26th, 2006

Cingular Wireless is rumored to have exclusive rights to the sale and distribution of the much talked about Apple iPhone. Apple’s iPhone remains on track for an early 2007 release. Apple’s exclusive contract with Cingular is said to be good for the first six months, meaning other providers will not be able to sell the [...]

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T-Mobile to Drop Catherine Zeta-Jones and Promote Internet Phones

September 26th, 2006

The Wall Street Journal reports today that T-Mobile USA plans to drop its celebrity pitchwoman, Catherine Zeta-Jones. T-Mobile is expected to launch new services including a next generation Internet Phone that will allow subscribers to connect from home internet connections and in T-Mobile’s Wi-Fi hot spots. The new initiatives will be followed by a major [...]

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Alltel Wireless launches ultimate ‘Girlfriends LA Getaway’ promotion

September 26th, 2006

Alltel Wireless today announced the launch of the “Girlfriends LA Getaway” promotion. From now through Oct. 28, 2006, customers will have a chance to win one of five weekend getaways to Los Angeles. Winners will be chosen by entering a “Txt2Win” contest, in which Alltel will send text messages to customers with “Girlfriends” trivia, including [...]

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Airtel offers seamless 3G roaming in Japan & Korea

September 26th, 2006

India’s Airtel announced ‘seamless roaming services’ on 3G networks across the world including Japan and Korea. This latest initiative is set to benefit more than 25.65 million Airtel mobile customers while roaming to any of the 3G networks worldwide. This is particularly a boon for customers visiting Japan and Korea who so far had to [...]