News Clips
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| Los Angeles Times: Hands-free cellphone use while driving won’t make the roads safer, studies show. Why? Brain overloa You know the shot: seen from above, the hero (or villain) is hurtling down the freeway, top down, one hand on the wheel and the other clutching a cellphone to his ear. It's Hollywood's image of how deals are made, dates are broken and gossip is shared, at 65 miles per hour. Read the Story |
06/30/08 |
| Minneapolis Star Tribune: GOP convention will be a highly wired act The Republican Convention may be about politics, but some who are installing the behind-the-scenes technology for an anticipated crowd of 45,000 liken it more to preparing for Super Bowl or a Neil Diamond concert. Read the Story |
06/30/08 |
| New York Daily News: Cutting landline cuts phone bills With the economy tight, New Yorkers are squeezing back, and one way is to shrink their phone bill by dumping the landline. "As the younger generation matures, those who grew up with cellular see no reason spending money on duplicative devices," said John Walls, a spokesman for a wireless industry group. More than 15% of American households are wireless-only. Read the Story |
06/26/08 |
| Los Angeles Times: Hands off the cellphone, but the computer’s fine Have you ever though rush hour on the 405 Freeway might be more bearable if you could check your e-mail, shop for a book on Amazon, place some bids on eBay, and maybe even, if nobody is looking, download a little porn? Then perhaps you should be driving a Chrysler. Read the Story |
06/25/08 |
| Associated Press: American Airlines to test in-flight Web access American Airlines says customers will be able to test in-flight Internet access on two flights beginning Wednesday, with broader service expected to begin in the following couple weeks. Facing record high fuel prices, airlines are looking at entertainment and information services as ways to make a few more bucks per passenger. American plans to charge $9.95 to $12.95 for Internet service, depending on flight length. Read the Story |
06/25/08 |
| Brandweek: Did AT&T make the right call with Apple’s iPhone? AT&T may be the biggest beneficiary of Apple's latest iPhone price cut. Though some argued that AT&T overpaid to use Apple's iPhone, the new $199 price point should help AT&T further solidify its lead in the market and make inroads into the b-to-b arena. The situation wasn't as clear last year when AT&T and Apple announced the deal. Read the Story |
06/23/08 |
| New York Times: An unlikley promoter drives nokia’s push in Hollywood Tero Ojanpera is an unlikely media entrepreneur. Mr. Ojanpera, a veteran Nokia executive, is not a fan of "American Idol," although he says he enjoys it from time to time. And when he tried to watch a recent episode of "Hannah Montana," of his sons switched the channel. But four years ago, Mr. Ojerpera and his colleagues in the research center had an epiphany: that entertainment was crucial to the future of Nokia, the Finnish mobile phone maker. Read the Story |
06/23/08 |
| Barron's: Mobile data is on the move We view mobile data as the largest secular growth opportunity in telecom. With nearly $20 billion spent in the most recent spectrum auction, carriers are clearly positioning for the the next leg of growth in mobile data. The revenue potential is enormous and there will be several seats at the table. Read the Story |
06/23/08 |
| Los Angeles Times: California cellphone law may be more costly than the $20 fine The threat of a $20 fine may not sway every California driver from using a hand-held cellphone when a state ban takes effect July 1, but a motorist who ignores the law and causes an accident could face huge civil judgements or even jail if fatalities result. "If you cause a fatal accident and you are running a stop sign, speeding or crossing a double line, any additional violation would add to the possibility a manslaughter charge could be filed," said W. Scott Thorpe, chief executive of the California District Attourneys Asson. "It all goes to state of mind and your recklessness." Read the Story |
06/19/08 |
| New York Times: Navigating the new world of cellphones, as the options pile up It's your cellphone. You should be able to do what you want with it. So why can't you? While the Internet has opened up more choices for how consumers get information, entertainment and bargains, cellphone carriers have managed to create a nation of customers who have little choice but to shrug and accept whatever conditions their networks impose. Read the Story |
06/19/08 |