Mobile Data Services News
Ericsson signs deal to run Sprint wireless, wireline networks
Sprint and telecom systems provider Ericsson have signed a seven-year deal that will give Ericsson day-to-day responsibilities for managing Sprint's...
Toyota research achieves brain control of wheelchair
Researchers in Japan have developed a brain-machine interface (BMI) system that allows for control of a wheelchair using thought.
48% of Americans would slash mobile data use to save money
A new survey finds 48% percent of American households would completely drop their mobile data service to save money. But only 10% would do the same...
When Corporate Network Safety Starts at Employees' Homes: Protecting Your Network from Home Wireless Hackers WHITE PAPER
IT managers must train their end users on wireless security, specifying wireless router hardware and configuration settings, and in some cases,...
Sprint starts divesting iDEN network
Sprint today announced its plans for the gradual divestment of its iDEN network in portions of the midwestern United States.
Opera edges Safari as No. 1 mobile browser. Or does it?
Data from StatCounter gives Opera the number one spot for mobile browsing in May…unless you combine Safari’s count on both iPhone and iPod Touch
Upcoming Palm Pre release puts Sprint turnaround plan in focus
Sprint's turnaround plan so far has featured three main components: improved customer satisfaction, WiMAX deployment and a smartphone that can go...
The Future Branch Office WHITE PAPER
The branch office two years from now will be different from the branch office of today. This Special Report looks at what to expect in terms of...
AT&T offers $3-a-day prepaid voice plan
Starting next week AT&T will offer a prepaid cellular plan that gives users unlimited voice service for $3 a day.
Multi-gigabit wireless spec on tap by year-end
A group of silicon, computer, and device makers are banding together to draft an interoperable specification for up to 6Gbps wireless connectivity....
What's Behind the Apple-Verizon Rumor?
The latest Apple rumor has Verizon peddling new iPhones, but industry watchers figure it's pure fantasy-at least anytime soon.
IT Best Practices: To Support or Not Support Consumer Owned Smartphones WHITE PAPER
Companies have historically standardized on a single smartphone platform. Of late, IT is facing pressure to support the increasing influx of consumer...
Gomez unveils mobile monitoring tools
In the last newsletter I wrote about a benchmark created by Gomez and dotMobi to rate how well companies such as Amazon, Google and Bank of America...
U.S. military extensively using iPod touch
While we knew that some companies were trying to make iPod software to help military personnel, we didn't realize just to what extent the military...
China plan hints at technology power ambitions
China promised new jobs and more investment in homegrown technologies like its next-generation mobile standard in a growth plan for its hard-hit IT...