Wi-Fi · 2006-02-03
Silicon Valley develops regional Wi-Fi proposal
In February 2006, Smart Valley and regional partners began preparing a proposal for a wireless network intended to span much of Silicon Valley.
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Mobile · 2006-02-03
Cingular introduces Motorola SLVR music phone
In February 2006, Cingular and Motorola positioned the SLVR as a music-capable handset after the earlier ROKR had drawn criticism.
Hardware · 2006-02-03
Smartphone growth report flags usage challenge
A February 2006 market report described strong smartphone growth in 2005 but questioned whether owners were using every advertised capability.
Networks · 2006-02-03
First fixed WiMAX products receive certification
In February 2006, the WiMAX Forum awarded its first certification marks for equipment using the fixed 802.16-2004 wireless standard.
Security · 2006-02-03
Cisco issues router and VoIP security fixes
In February 2006, Cisco released alerts and fixes for flaws affecting CallManager voice systems and selected IOS network equipment.
Wi-Fi · 2006-02-03
IEEE draft moves 802 point 11n forward
In February 2006, the IEEE 802.11n task group unanimously approved an early draft for faster Wi-Fi, while final ratification was still expected later.
Hardware · 2006-02-02
Lenovo plans notebooks with mobile broadband
In February 2006, Lenovo said selected ThinkPad models would gain integrated Vodafone mobile-data support, with later HSDPA capability planned.
Voice · 2006-02-02
Bundled VoIP gains in 2005 traffic study
A February 2006 Sandvine report said broadband providers’ bundled voice services had overtaken Skype in European VoIP traffic share during late 2005.
Software · 2006-02-02
Microsoft forms unified communications group
In February 2006, Microsoft combined the teams behind Exchange and real-time corporate communications into a new Unified Communications Group.
Networks · 2006-02-02
Be funds wider ADSL2 plus rollout
In February 2006, Be said new funding would support an ADSL2 plus expansion from London into Birmingham and Manchester.
Mobile · 2006-02-02
Motorola proposes indoor 3G access point
In February 2006, Motorola presented an indoor access-point concept designed to improve 3G and HSDPA coverage inside business buildings.
Networks · 2006-02-02
AT and T raises broadband-payment debate
In February 2006, AT and T’s chief executive argued that content providers might pay for certain assured broadband delivery arrangements.
Business · 2006-02-02
Cable and Wireless chief leaves amid restructuring
In February 2006, Cable and Wireless paired a profit warning with a plan to split its business and the departure of chief executive Francesco Caio.
Business · 2006-02-02
Virgin Mobile and NTL takeover talks continue
In February 2006, Virgin Mobile said discussions with NTL on a possible acquisition were still under way after an earlier proposal was rejected.
Voice · 2006-02-02
Wanadoo VoIP fault blocks incoming calls
In February 2006, Wanadoo reported a disruption affecting calls from conventional phones into its Wireless and Talk internet-telephony service.
Mobile · 2006-02-02
Orange roaming bill highlights data-cost risk
A February 2006 account described how viewing mobile film trailers in France led to an unexpectedly high Orange data-roaming charge.
Business · 2006-02-02
THUS agrees provider acquisitions
In February 2006, THUS said it would acquire Legend Internet and Your Communications while sharpening its focus on business telecoms.
Networks · 2006-02-02
France Telecom plans Paris fibre trial
In February 2006, France Telecom outlined a Paris fibre-to-the-home trial intended to test household broadband beyond DSL limits.