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Sprint Offers Unlimited SMS Messaging to Power Pack Subscribers

As text messaging services consolidate their position as the killer application of mobile data, Sprint customers are being given access to unlimited messaging at a discount  READ MORE>>

Major Wireless Carriers Explore Possibility of New Mobile Search Engine

Some of the world’s top wireless operators, including Telefonica’s O2 and Vodafone, are reportedly planning to discuss the joint creation of a new mobile search engine READ MORE>>

Bill Gates Says Internet will Revolutionize Television

The internet will totally revolutionize the television industry over the next five years, according to Microsoft chairman, Bill Gates READ MORE>>

Digicel and Vimio Launch Mobile TV Service in Jamaica

Caribbean wireless carrier, Digicel, is rolling out a new mobile television service on the island of Jamaica READ MORE>>

Motorola Ventures Makes Strategic Investment in DARTdevices

Motorola Ventures, the strategic venture capital arm of America’s leading cell phone vendor, has made a Series A investment in consumer software developer READ MORE>>

Vodafone Now Serves 200 Million Cell Phone Users

The world’s largest wireless operator, Vodafone, announced yesterday that it had a total customer base of 200 million users READ MORE>>

Optus Plans to Extend 3G Wireless Network in Australia

Australian cell phone provider, Optus is planning to expand its 3G wireless data network into rural areas, according to the company’s CEO, Paul O’Sullivan READ MORE>>

Chinese Government Launches 4G “FuTURE Project” in Shanghai

China, which has yet to begin its long-anticipated deployment of 3G wireless services, leapfrogged ahead this week   READ MORE>>

Cell Phone Shipments Reach One Billion in 2006

Mobile phone vendors shipped more than a billion handsets over the course of 2006, largely driven by strong sales during the holiday season  READ MORE>>

Nokia, Motorola, and Sony Ericsson Increase Standings in Handset Market

The world’s largest cell phone manufacturer, Nokia, increased its global market share during the fourth quarter, as did Motorola READ MORE>>

Chinese Internet Population Jumped 23.4% in 2006

China’s internet population will likely surpass that of the United States within the next two years, according to a news report this week READ MORE>>

Messaging Expected to Remain Europe’s Leading Mobile Data Service

Wireless messaging will still be Europe’s leading mobile data service five years from now, according to a recent study by JuniperResearch READ MORE>>

SMS Novel Published in Finland

A new work of fictitious literature written entirely in SMS text messaging format has been published in the northern European nation of Finland READ MORE>>

Technology Mergers & Acquisitions Hit €100 Billion in 2006

The global technology sector went on a major consolidation spree last year, with the value of tech-related mergers and acquisitions reaching €100 billion   READ MORE>>