mobile virtual network operators handsets

At sea over convergence?

Comment They often rely on specialised technology being deployed - such as dual-mode handsets - and the proliferation of new networks to increase coverage, either building in pico/femto cells or wi-fi access points. [21 Sep 2007]

Cheat Sheet: Social networking

Cheat Sheet Users of web stalwarts such as Facebook, Flickr and MySpace have been able to post content to their profiles via their handsets for a while now but there are bigger ideas kicking around out there. But before you get too excited, social mapping is... [15 Jun 2007]

Vonage buckles up for Verizon patent suit

News Executives also said Vonage will begin selling dual-mode handsets that will enable people to make VoIP calls alongside mobile phone calls. Vonage's slowing subscriber growth is in stark contrast to subscriber growth among cable operators, which... [21 Feb 2007]

HTC launches own-brand Windows phones

News HTC has traditionally sold unbranded handsets to operators, including Orange's SPV and Virgin Mobile's TV phone, as well as other devices under the Qtek brand, through channel partners and distributors. [15 Jun 2006]

Tracking children: Mobile's next big thing?

News Disney has created a call control centre that can be accessed either on the parents' handsets or from a website on a PC to allow parents to set up a monthly allowance of voice minutes, text messages or other services for each child. [10 Apr 2006]

MVNOs will turn to content - and turn mobile upside down

News The analyst believes that regulators' determination to open up markets and the appearance of smarter handsets will trigger the emergence of content-based 3G MVNOs, focusing on distinct cultural or lifestyle groups. [01 Mar 2006]

2006: A mobile odyssey

News The end result, according to Informa Telecoms and Media's chief research officer, Mark Newman, could be a major overhaul of how consumers go mobile - turning to operators for airtime and retailers for handsets. [24 Nov 2005]

Machine-to-machine to get $270bn boost

News The growth of RFID for product tracking could well fuel the transformation of mobile phones into M2M devices, the report predicts, as businesses start doubling their handsets as RFID or NFC readers. However, mobile phone operators have been slow to... [22 Jun 2005]

Orange and Virgin take Power plaudits

News The eighth survey into customer satisfaction found that, in general, mobile users are more pleased with their service providers right across the board - the only area where satisfaction failed to increase among UK consumers was with their handsets. [24 May 2005]

Stelios to piggyback on T-Mobile with no-frills launch

News Stelios' easyMobile concept - where users will buy SIM cards and cheap pay-as-you-go calls, but no handsets, online - will most likely be launched in March and will be masterminded by Danish mobile company TDC, it was confirmed today. [29 Nov 2004]

BT hops onto Vodafone, targets business mobiles

News Steve Andrews, BT Group chief of mobility and convergence, told silicon.com that a range of BT-branded services covering voice calls, mobile VPNs, conferencing, Blackberrys and even 3G data cards and handsets will be available. [19 Nov 2004]

Radioactive: Will Bluephone save BT?

Comment The Ericsson-developed dual-mode handsets were too bulky and users had to switch manually between the two wireless networks. And when the other operators join them in offering 3G-based services, the only way for voice prices is down. [11 Nov 2004]

Stelios launches mobile company for UK's scrooges

News The easyMobile service won't sell or subsidise handsets. Punters can buy airtime and SIM cards but will have to supply their own handsets. Speaking at the launch today, Stelios said that easyMobile was in talks with mobile operators to buy airtime... [10 Aug 2004]

BT becomes a mobile operator - again

News BT is once again in the consumer mobile phone market following the launch of Mobile Sense, a mobile service that will allow subscribers to tailor their own price plans and buy handsets online. Handsets will be delivered within 48 hours of bt.com... [01 Oct 2002]

Sainsbury's mobile service: When hindsight is a truly wonderful thing

Comment Similarly, customers who've been with O2, for example, for a few years will be used to free upgrades on handsets and annual loyalty bonuses. However, mobile operators still have one major card up their sleeves - 'brand loyalty' and a resultant... [09 Sep 2002]

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