Mobile · 2006-09-29
The dot-mobi domain opened for public registration
In September 2006, the dot-mobi domain was opened to the public as a namespace intended for sites designed around mobile-phone access.
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Mobile · 2006-09-29
Nokia presented N-series phones with navigation ambitions
In September 2006, Nokia introduced the N95 as a multimedia handset with an integrated GPS receiver, a five-megapixel camera and mapping material.
Business · 2006-09-29
NTL introduced a four-service communications bundle
In September 2006, NTL presented a package combining television, broadband, mobile service and a fixed line.
Hardware · 2006-09-29
Intel outlined laptop connectivity plans for 2007
In September 2006, Intel described Santa Rosa as a forthcoming laptop platform with Nokia HSDPA connectivity and improved graphics for Windows Vista.
Hardware · 2006-09-29
UK technology awards recognised industry contributions
A 2006 UK technology awards event honoured ARM leader Sir Robin Saxby for his contribution to the industry.
Security · 2006-09-29
Mobile security services were expected to expand
In September 2006, analysts expected operators and employers to put more controls around mobile devices as data use widened.
Business · 2006-09-29
2006 banking research linked slower technology adoption to branch-service limits
A September 2006 report on an Economist Intelligence Unit survey commissioned by BT, which said many banks were not fully using wireless, RFID and IP-network capabilities.
Networks · 2006-09-29
Vodafone’s 710 marked an early consumer own-brand 3G handset
A September 2006 report on Vodafone’s first handset carrying its own name, manufactured by Huawei and aimed at encouraging use of data, television and radio services.
Wi-Fi · 2006-09-04
Possible satellite-company WiMAX plans were framed as a competition question
A September 2006 opinion item arguing that possible broadband moves by DirecTV and EchoStar could increase United States competition for bundled home services.
Wi-Fi · 2006-09-04
Clearwire and Peralta disputed a 2.5 GHz spectrum lease in 2006
A September 2006 report on a dispute between Clearwire and Peralta Community College over a terminated lease for 2.5 GHz spectrum intended for wireless broadband.
Voice · 2006-08-23
Contact-centre VoIP forecasts highlighted flexibility alongside deployment worries
An August 2006 report on Yankee Group research forecasting contact-centre VoIP growth while recording cost, quality, security and reliability concerns.
Business · 2006-08-23
Businesses in 2006 looked to collaboration tools to reduce travel
An August 2006 report on a CIO Jury panel in which organizations described video conferencing and collaboration tools as ways to reduce travel, cost and safety exposure.
Voice · 2006-08-23
Paid VoIP subscribers were growing quickly in the 2005–2006 market view
An August 2006 report on Point Topic research estimating retail VoIP use worldwide and highlighting Europe, Asia-Pacific, the United States and France.
Business · 2006-08-23
Thales was selected for part of the Falcon military communications project
An August 2006 report that Thales had won a subcontract from BAE to provide transmission and cryptography elements for the first phase of the United Kingdom Army’s Falcon network.
Media · 2006-08-23
Mobile-video forecasts in 2006 depended on devices, content and network capacity
An August 2006 report on Infonetics projections for mobile video, which tied growth expectations to better handsets, compelling services and HSDPA network upgrades.
Hardware · 2006-08-23
dotMobi outlined a phased plan for premium mobile-domain names
An August 2006 report on dotMobi’s proposed trademark and public-access phases for selected mobile-oriented domain names, with WIPO involved in the trademark process.
Business · 2006-08-23
2006 market rumours put Carphone Warehouse and NTL in focus
An August 2006 item reporting rumours of private-equity interest in Carphone Warehouse and NTL after NTL’s merger with Telewest and weak customer results.
Wi-Fi · 2006-08-23
Dual-radio mesh gear promised more capacity for city Wi-Fi in 2006
An August 2006 report on Tropos Networks’ planned MetroMesh router, which separated mesh backhaul and user access across 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz radios.