Archive for August, 2006

Verizon Extends Wireless Coverage in Queens, NY

Tuesday, August 29th, 2006

Today Verizon Wireless announced that they have added a new cell site to service the Queens, New York area. The addition of this new cell site will improve coverage and add network capacity to Springfield Gardens along Merrick Boulevard, Baisley Boulevard and Farmers Boulevard between 180th and 166th streets. Verizon Wireless ...

Verizon Wireless Completes 30 Million Switch in Southfield, Michigan

Monday, August 28th, 2006

Verizon Wireless announced that they recently opened a 30 million dollar MTOS (Mobile Telephone Switching Office) in Southfield, Michigan. This switching office is over 21,000 square feet and will house the electronics that run Verizon's network across the region. "Our MTSO is the lifeline to much of our network ...

Number portability: Coming to Japan

Monday, August 28th, 2006

In my country, Bangladesh number portability does not exist in the mobile phone industry. So, when we change a mobile phone operator we get a new number and then we have to give everyone we know the new number. I know it's a haste but most countries in the world ...

Cingular Prepares for Tropical Storms and Hurricanes in Florida

Monday, August 28th, 2006

Hurricane season is well underway and Cingular Wireless is there to help you keep in touch with emergency services and loved ones even in the worst of weather conditions. Cingular has invested more than 60 million dollars to strengthen their network in preparation for these storms. They've added 1,200 permanent ...

Samsung and LG face uphill battle in global phone war

Monday, August 28th, 2006

The phone wars are being fought everyday, and at stake is the sales revenue from just under 1 billion phones being sold annually. This is a battle of the Goliaths, and there are no Davids. Both Samsung and LG are selling units, but there woes have mounted and ...

Indian Bookstore Launches Interactive SMS Service

Monday, August 28th, 2006

Today Mobile 365 announced that they have signed an agreement with the Oxford Bookstore (a leading online bookstore in India) to deliver SMS messages to book lovers that want to stay on top of new book releases and bestsellers. "We are thrilled to launch this SMS service, ...

i580 Tough Talk by Motorola

Monday, August 28th, 2006

Do you need a sturdy cell phone that can withstand all sorts of operating conditions? Then the i580 by Motorola might be a cell phone that would work for you. The i580 is an integrated flip phone that can also be used as a walkie-talkie that connects you with the simple ...

Cingular Adds Coverage in the Carolinas

Monday, August 28th, 2006

Today Cingular Wireless announced that they have added 9 new cell sites in the Carolinas. These new sites will increase coverage and accessibility in the following communities: Marshall County N.C. New coverage along Business US 25/70. Macon County N.C. Improved coverage for U.S. Hwy. 64 between Highlands and Franklin, N.C. ...

Mobile Phone Throwing World Championship: How far can you Throw?

Sunday, August 27th, 2006

I just missed it. I even did not know that it existed until this morning. Mobile Phone Throwing World Championship 2006 was held in Savonlinna of Finland yesterday. It was the 7th time that this event took place. Quite amazing! Of course, the people of Finland are always innovative by ...

What is iDEN?

Sunday, August 27th, 2006

iDEN is an acronym for Integrated Digital Enhanced Network. This technology is used in Motorola handsets and gives subscribers the freedom of making conference calls with several others with just the push of a button. iDEN phones are more than just a handsfree way to communicate. It combines a number ...