Telecoms News
January 31, 2008
Communications regulator, Ofcom, has agreed to allow public bodies in the UK to re-sell spectrum licences. Around 50 per cent of the useful spectrum below 15GHz is owned by Government organisations, with the MOD holding about half of this. The spectrum held by the MOD includes prime bands around 2.7GHz and 3.5GHz. It is considered likely that it will sell off this ...
Ofcom allows MoD to sell WiMax spectrum
by Jan HarrisCommunications regulator, Ofcom, has agreed to allow public bodies in the UK to re-sell spectrum licences. Around 50 per cent of the useful spectrum below 15GHz is owned by Government organisations, with the MOD holding about half of this. The spectrum held by the MOD includes prime bands around 2.7GHz and 3.5GHz. It is considered likely that it will sell off this ...
BBC iPlayer to show Six Nations Rugby
by Janet HarrisThe BBC has secured a deal to bring a major sporting event to iPlayer viewers. Full coverage of the Six Nations rugby union games will be available via iPlayer from this weekend. The matches will be available via a broadband-connected computer for seven days after the live broadcast on BBC TV. They are also being simulcast live on the BBC Sport ...
Lenovo & Fujitsu use MacBook Air chip
by Janet Harris
BeoVision 4 Plasma TV automatically adjusts picture
by Janet Harris
Bang & Olufsen has made it easy to check that your set is delivering the best possible picture with its BeoVision 4 Plasma TV.
The 1920 x 1080 resolution set has a robotic arm with a camera at the end to check the picture quality. The arm is normally ...Garmin launches innovative GPS phone
by Janet Harris
Garmin International Inc, which specialises in satellite navigation and global positioning systems (GPS), has launched it first mobile phone, the nuvifone.
Nuvifone is a GSM/HSDPA based, touch-screen phone, mobile web-browser and personal navigator, all in one innovative device.
To use the navigation system, the phone is docked onto the vehicle mount. This automatically starts ...Vodafone Amend Mobile Broadband Offerings
by Dave NixonBeginning on the 4th of February, Vodafone have announced modifications to its mobile broadband services. The new customer price plan, providing 3GB of data and speeds of up to 7.2Mbps, will be offered for £15/month (inc. VAT). This represents a reduction in price by half over present contracts which are presently available for £30 for 3GB. Business products will see usage allowances ...
Dish, cable or no TV
by David Allen
Apple “take two”, soon…
by Grant Draper
Sony VPL-VW40 – new home theatre projector
by Grant Draper
Yahoo, cuts a 1,000 jobs
by David Allen
1,000 new IPTV users a week for Telekom Austria
by Lin FreestoneTelekom Austria has released the latest details of its recently introduced IPTV service. Its aonTV service is gaining 1,000 new customers a week, and there are now almost 100 channels available. The company expects to be able to offer aonTV to approximately half of all households, including rural areas, in Austria by the end of this year. It is aiming to become ...
Village could end up with no broadband
by David AllenTiscali moves Pipex customers
by David AllenNokia N70 Review
by Franz Bicar
Nokia is one of the foremost mobile phone companies in the world. They had phones that were a big hit in today's mobile society. With this, a lot of people are expecting great things from this company. That is also the case with the Nokia N70. A lot of people are expecting big things from ...The Sharp LC-19SK24UW 19-inch LCD TV
by Franz Bicar
Stunning in white, that is probably one of the best description that we can give the Sharp LC-19SK24UW High-Definition TV. If your still searching for a great TV for your bedroom, kitchen, or guest room, then your search ends with the high definition, high-performance, high-contrast capabilities of the Sharp LC-19SK24UW.The LC19SK24UW fits just about anywhere, and ...Motorola Taiwan releases sales predictions for 2008
by David AllenMotorla Taiwan's general manager of mobile device business, Bill Chen, predicts that Motorola's Taiwanese handset sales for 2008 will be over one million units, a similar number to the previous year. Profitability, however, will be boosted by a drive to sell more handsets in the mid- and high-end segments, with their market share to reach over 15% in terms of sales ...
Microsoft will be scrutinised over anti trust ruling for 2 years
by Alan Harten
Asus Eee PC a hit for Asustek
by David AllenThe Asus Eee PC by Asustek performed well in Japan, with around 10,000 units sold during the launch-week. Since then, worldwide demand has been hugely outstripping supply, with many retailers finding it difficult to get the Asus Eee in stock. However, Asustek's president, Jerry Shen, expects that the low-cost PC market will be flooded with new competitors by ...
Popularity of music phones means record sales for C-Media
by David AllenSound card manufacturer C-Media Electronics are predicting a healthy rise in sales for January, due to the huge popularity of music phones. C-Media partners with handset vendor Amoi Electronics and handset chip designer Spreadtrum Communications in producing these phones. Amoi, Spreadtrum, and Kuro, a Taiwanese provider of music services, earlier this month made a joint announcement of the launch of ...
CHT requests Olympic co-operation from Samsung
by David AllenChungwa Telecom (CHT) have indicated that they are in negotiations with Samsung electronics regarding co-operation on video streaming and other marketing projects during the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. CHT wants to release the P318+ handset into the Taiwan market - but Samsung designed this handset exclusively for the Olympic games. CHT also wants to better serve its clients by introducing more of ...
HTC predicts 20-30% increase in revenue for 2008
by David AllenCFO of High Tech Computer (HTC) Huei-ming Cheng said yesterday that he expects HTC's revenues to grow 20-30% in 2008 compared to the previous year. Revenues will be boosted by the company's plans to launch a series of new products in the second quarter of this year. Cheng added that revenues for the first quarter of this year will continue ...
Another Submarine Cable Cut
by Fahim FarookWith most of the major communications lines across the continents being via underwater cables, a submarine cable cut is a serious matter. Several cable cuts and natural disasters have affected the Asian region in the last couple of years. Another has just occurred in the Mediterranean resulting in major Internet slowdowns for much of the Middle East as well as ...
Boeing Set to Launch New DIRECTV Satellite
by Fahim Farook
January 30, 2008
Mitek Systems is planning to demonstrate new camera phone technology at BAI-Transpay on 5 February, a tradeshow targeted at the banking industry.
The new software, ImageNet Mobile Deposit, can be used by banks to let customers deposit cheques or pay bills via a Windows Mobile phone.
The software uses the phone’s ...
Mitek turns camera phone into banking tool
by Janet Harris
Mitek Systems is planning to demonstrate new camera phone technology at BAI-Transpay on 5 February, a tradeshow targeted at the banking industry.
The new software, ImageNet Mobile Deposit, can be used by banks to let customers deposit cheques or pay bills via a Windows Mobile phone.
The software uses the phone’s ...Philips focuses on design to attract female buyers
by Janet Harris
Consumer electronics giant, Philips, is increasing its focus on design, following research which found that style is an important factor for 98% of female consumers when choosing which product to buy.
The company is launching a 'Design Collection' of LCD TVs with three new LCD TV series, the ...Highland Council progresses with broadband roll-out
by Jan HarrisHighland Council has reported good progress with the roll-out of high-speed broadband internet connections across the Highlands and Islands, including Argyll and Bute, Moray, Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles. The Pathfinder North project was six months behind schedule and £1.6m over budget, according to an official report published in November, but 111 of 452 sites have now been connected. The project, ...
Another New Face to UK Broadband Minister
by Dave NixonStephen Timms has moved from his function of Competitiveness at the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (which replaced the Department of Trade and Industry in June 2007), following parliamentary reform on 24th January. Taking over from Timms, Baroness Shriti Vadera, (previously advisor to Gordon Brown as the Chancellor of the Exchequer) will take on the role of Parliamentary Under ...
Firefox gains market share across Europe
by Janet Harris
Exterity prepares for IPTV growth in Scotland
by Janet HarrisExterity Ltd, an Edinburgh-based manufacturer of network IPTV equipment, has appointed a Channel Sales Manager for Scotland, in response to growth in demand for its products in its home territory. Exterity has had considerable success in global markets over the past seven years. Its products are used by over 500 customers in 17 countries, including media-giant Reuters and global brewer ...
HD DVD rising…
by Grant Draper
Audiovox CDM8900 Camera Phone Review
by Franz Bicar
The Audiovox CDM8900 is a compact flip phone offered by Verizon Wireless. Its a fairly easy phone and for me, it's a good break from all those fancy high-tech stuff that's coming out of today's mobile phone companies. The CDM8900's menus are easy to navigate and is fairly simple to use. Of course, as most ...Samsung HL-T5687S DLP HDTV
by Franz Bicar
With the long lasting LED light engine of the Samsung HL-T5687S DLP HDTV, its Full HD (1920 x 1080p) picture will last for a very long time. An ultra-thin, piano-black bezel around the 56" screen lets you enjoy more screen and less frame. Its slim depth, light weight and hidden speaker system allow ...Fujitsu Files Lawsuit Against Tellabs
by Rohan ParkerA lawsuit has been filed against Tellabs Inc by Fujitsu Ltd for allegedly infringing on four optics-related patents. The suit, filed in the U.S District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, seeks unspecified pecuniary damages along with an injunction order against Tellabs. There are four patents listed as a part of the lawsuit - Nos. 5,526,163; 5,521,737; 5,386,418; and 6,487,686 - ...
Problems for free music site
by David AllenPace treble profits
by David AllenHighland broadband on course
by David AllenBe Broadband in ad trouble
by David AllenNvidia Announces Launch of New nForce 790i Chipset
by Rohan Parker
E-Ten to release TV supporting PDA phone
by David AllenAt next month's GSM Associations (GSMA) Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, E-Ten Information Systems will showcase the Glofiish V900, a PDA mobile phone with TV support. Company chairman Hwang Shan-rong announced the news this week. He also outlined the Glofiish V900's features: it supports reception of DVB-H, DVB-T, T-DMB and DAB broadcasts, boasts a 3.2 megapixel camera, and supports 3.5G. ...
TFN sells 600 million shares to Fubon Financial and QFFIs
by David AllenTaiwan's second largest operator of mobile communication service, Taiwan Mobile (TWM) announced this week that its subsidiary, Taiwan Fixed Network (TFN), sold 600 million shares of TWM's common stock at NT$45.2 (US$1.4) per share. This is approximately equivalent to a stake ratio of 6%. 300 million of the shares went to qualified foreign institutional investors (QFIIs). The ...
Music industry calls for help from ISP’s to fight piracy
by Alan Harten
Azzuri Gets Five Catalist Accreditations
by Fahim FarookAzzurri Communications, a managed services provider, has earned five Catalist accreditations from the Office of Government Commerce (OGC) as part of the Telecom Networks Framework initiative. Launched earlier this month, the framework covers the purchase of 12 types of communications technology including voice calls and lines, point to point circuits, infrastructure and connectivity, wireless data, and ISP services. ...
Globecomm Goes for Smithsonian Channel
by Fahim FarookGlobecomm Network Services Corporation, which provides global communications, media and entertainment services via satellite, has been awarded a multi-year contract by Showtime Networks Inc. to broadcast the Smithsonian Channel, a new high-definition channel, as part of the Showtime family of channels. Globecomm has also upgraded Showtime 2, an existing standard-definition channel, to high-definition as part of their continuous process ...
January 29, 2008
According to a survey commissioned by O2 Broadband, 56% of those polled have lost their temper with their hardware. Broadband user in Cardiff are the most prone to techno-rage, according to the survey, and customers in Bristol expressed most dissatisfaction with their broadband service. Almost 25% of those surveyed said they planned to change to a different broadband provider in the next ...
Brits frustrated with Broadband services
by Jan HarrisAccording to a survey commissioned by O2 Broadband, 56% of those polled have lost their temper with their hardware. Broadband user in Cardiff are the most prone to techno-rage, according to the survey, and customers in Bristol expressed most dissatisfaction with their broadband service. Almost 25% of those surveyed said they planned to change to a different broadband provider in the next ...
One million US subscribers for Verizon
by Lin FreestoneVerizon, the US telecom operator, now has more than one million subscribers to its fibre IPTV service FiOS TV. The company is now the tenth largest provider of television services in the US. Launched in September 2005, FiOS TV offers hundreds of digital video and music channels, HD programming, and a library of more than 10,000 VOD titles. It is currently available ...
JVC launches LH905 HDTV range
by Janet Harris
JVC has launched the LH905-series of HDTVs, featuring the Genessa Premium 36-bit video engine.
The LH905 TVs feature a full HD 1,920 x 1,080 resolution LCD panel in all three of the 37in, 42in and 47in models, Deep Colour support, and an Ethernet port with DLNA support which allows the TVs to ...Skyfire bring desk-top web pages to smartphones
by Janet Harris
Skyfire has announced a web browser for mobiles which delivers desk-top style web pages in seven seconds, rather than pages optimised for a mobile phone. The browser works on Windows Mobile 5 and 6.
The application allows smartphone users to browse and interact with any sites, including those featuring dynamic Flash, ...Apple touts MacBook Air accessories
by Janet HarrisPacket Vision completes targeted IPTV ad campaign
by Janet HarrisPacket Vision, the video-advertising company, has completed the world's first IPTV advertising campaign targeted at a predefined audience. The campaign was targeted at UK university students. It featured a Mediacom financial client and ran each day on Channel 4 between 16 and 31 October. During the 40 second ad spot, students saw an ad for a different brand to the ...
New Minister of Broadband announced
by David Allen
