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Radiolicious brings AM/FM Radio to iPhones
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In the war between radio and Internet-based technologies, Radiolicious
is trying to build a business model by striking back on broadcasters'
behalf. Radiolicious is a free downloadable player for iPhone users.
Mobile handset prices set to increase soon
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At a time when there is a clamour for price reduction, prices of
mobile phone handsets are set to rise due to exchange rate
fluctuations.
Nokia adds Lotus Notes support to Series 60 Handsets
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­Nokia has announced that it has added support for Lotus Notes email
services to a number of Nokia's S60-based mobile phones. The service
will enable users to connect to corporate email accounts via Lotus
Domino Server software known as Lotus Notes Traveler.
Future Axiom to recruit 3,800 people in a year
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Future Axiom, the 50:50 joint venture between retail giant Future
Group and Gulf region's mobile retailer Axiom Telecom, plans to add
3,800 people to its workforce over the next one year.
Big C Mobiles Plans Rs 50-crore spread
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Big C Mobiles Private Limited, a Hyderabad-based mobile retail chain,
has embarked on an expansion, which will entail an investment of about
Rs 50 crore over the next one year.
France Telecom looking for Togo's 3rd Mobile Phone License
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­France Telecom has announced that it signed a memorandum of
understanding with the Togolese government,
MACH acquires Roaming Service Bureau (RSB) from WorldCell
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oaming services provider, MACH has acquired the Roaming Service Bureau
(RSB) business from WorldCell.
Samsung Mobile Installs 115 Charging Stations at Three of the Busiest
U.S. Airports
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Samsung Mobile has set up 115 charging stations at three more US
airports to enable passengers to recharge their mobile phones if
necessary.
A hang-up in cell antenna effort as neighbors object
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The steady incursion of unsightly cellphone antennas on Boston
neighborhoods is triggering a backlash among fed-up residents, and
city officials are scrambling to find ways to control their spread.
MTN Uganda orders Aircom Network Optimisation Tools
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­Aircom International has signed a deal to deliver network
optimisation tools to MTN Uganda. MTN continues to deploy GSM network
infrastructure across Uganda and now provides mobile coverage to over
150 cities, towns and villages across the country.
Track Your Fitness, Environmental Impact with Cell Phone Applications
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­Planning on gobbling a few extra treats this holiday season? Soon,
your cell phone may be able to help you maintain your exercise routine
and keep the pounds off over winter months, without your having to
lift a finger to keep track.
Clearwire shareholders approve deal with Sprint
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Shareholders of telecommunications company Clearwire Corp. have
approved a plan to merge with Sprint Nextel Corp.'s wireless broadband
network.
Improved Lithium Ion Batteries may soon charge the mobile market
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­Rechargeable lithium ion batteries provide portable devices that
require a lot of energy, such as mobile telephones, digital cameras,
and notebook computers, with power.

Virgin Mobile USA gets listing Warning from New York Stock Exchange
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­Virgin Mobile USA has received a warning from the New York Stock
Exchange that it is not in compliance with certain listing criteria.
Digicel launches in Honduras with US$450 Million Investment
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­Digicel has commercially launched its GSM network in Honduras
following an investment of US$450 million, leading to a national
network of more than 500 retail distributors and 40,000 recharge
outlets nationwide.
Fitch Revises Russia's MTS Debt Ratings Outlook to Negative
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­Fitch Ratings has affirmed Russia-based Mobile TeleSystems's (MTS)
Long-term Issuer Default rating (IDR) at 'BB+', National Long-term
rating at 'AA(rus)' and Short-term IDR at 'B'.
NASA develops network for space
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In space, no one can hear you scream. But scoring an Internet hookup
suddenly isn't out of the question.

NASA scientists have developed software they hope will lead to an
Internet-like network in deep space. It's not that astronauts will be
watching "Alien" on Hulu.com.