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And the Google Phone Will Be…

Google is likely to release a mobile operating system and a suite of mobile applications that enable online services, not fashion its own mobile...

RingCentral Adds VOIP Calling to Hosted PBX Service

Virtual phone system supplier RingCentral on Oct. 9 will further extend its online calling service with the new DigitalLine voice over IP offering.RingCentral targets...

WiMax Still Likely to Drive Sprint Focus

Despite the Oct. 8 dismissal of CEO Gary Forsee, Sprint Nextel is likely to push full speed ahead with its $5 billion plans to...

AT&T Springs $2.5B for More Spectrum

With speculation swirling about AT&Ts participation in Januarys 700MHz spectrum auction, the nations largest wireless carrier hedged its bet Oct. 9 by acquiring the...

Samsung Adds Broadcom Chips for 3G Phones

Officials with Samsung, the worlds second-largest cell-phone maker, said Oct. 7 they are shipping its new 3G handsets with Broadcom chips. The collaboration extends...

FCC Takes a Pass on NSA Privacy Probe

The Federal Communications Commission will not pursue an investigation of telecoms cooperation with the National Security Agencys wiretapping activities. According to Director of National...

Alltel Adds Wi-Fi Option

Alltel Wireless launched Wi-Fi services Oct. 8, providing customers with a laptop or a smart phone with Internet connections through hot spots in North...

McDonalds Launches Free Wi-Fi in UK Restaurants

LONDON (Reuters)—Fast food chain McDonalds said on Saturday it would offer free wireless Internet access across its 1,200-strong restaurants in the UK, making it...

GE, Sprint Bring Wireless to Patient Care

GE Healthcare and Sprint Custom Network Services are partnering to provide North American hospitals with wireless communications.The system gives caregivers the ability to monitor...

Katt Tests Web 2.0 Waters

"There must be something to this Web 2.0 stuff," quoth the Kitty as he sorted through this weeks collation of tips and rumors. The...