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Virgin Media to trial file-sharing tracking system

26 November 2009, 16:04

ISP will inspect its network to see how much illegal file-sharing is going on, but won’t be able to identify individuals.

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Qualcomm unveils 3G/LTE chipsets

12 November 2009, 15:27

LTE comes one step closer to becoming the default 4G technology as Qualcomm makes its move.

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Clearwire secures yet more funding

11 November 2009, 09:26

Despite grumbles from the likes of Google and Intel, Clearwire has pulled it off yet again, securing another $1.5 billion for its WiMAX 4G network.

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Qualcomm creates open source subsidiary

26 October 2009, 13:38

Mobile chip giant demonstrates its love of open source by making a whole new company devoted to it.

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Qualcomm rallies for more spectrum

9 October 2009, 12:51

Firm calls for more wireless spectrum in order to cope with increasing wireless data traffic.

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Mobile broadband to outstrip fixed-line connections by end of 2009

7 October 2009, 13:02

A UN agency has released figures showing that mobile broadband is on an incredible upswing, even taking over from fixed-line broadband as the most prevalent kind of high-speed Internet available.

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BT expands next-gen broadband, sort of

24 September 2009, 17:43

Claims a doubling of 24Mbps broadband by 2011, but could do with some help with its maths.

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HTC readies Windows Mobile 6.5 offerings

18 September 2009, 23:08

HTC prepares to launch a bevy of new devices around the Windows Mobile 6.5 launch in October

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Nokia makes first LTE call, Intel unimpressed

18 September 2009, 09:24

Nokia Siemens Networks used a commercial base station to demonstrate that the new technology is near.

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Clearwire rolls out 4G WiMAX for developers

17 September 2009, 10:24

Intel and Google backed WiMAX outfit gets Silicon Valley involved in testing its technology.

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Ofcom drops restrictions on BT pricing

16 September 2009, 12:57

BT is now free to charge what it wants for its services, which could precipitate a telco price war in the UK.

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Nokia bigs-up augmented reality

10 September 2009, 18:19

The handset giant has released a video showing its vision of how augmented reality could manifest itself.

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Orange UK to merge with T-Mobile UK

8 September 2009, 10:16

Negotiations commence for a 50-50 merger to create the UK’s biggest mobile operator.

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Nokia trials its first LTE modem

7 September 2009, 13:02

Handset giant works on its own modem for the 4G generation of mobile connectivity technology.

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Orange dabbles in social networking

19 August 2009, 17:19

Telco giant launches Social Life, which aggregates Facebook MySpace and Bebo accounts on mobile phones.

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BT raises broadband speed to 20Mbps

17 August 2009, 15:08

Telco giant hits back at Virgin Media by claiming a big leap in bandwidth at no extra cost.

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Orange launches £4.89 per month mobile broadband

5 August 2009, 10:50

Claims the lowest pay monthly mobile broadband price plan on the market.

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Clearwire expands WiMAX network

4 August 2009, 10:41

WiMAX pioneer rolling out 4G service to ten new locations in the US.

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Ofcom says broadband speeds falling short

28 July 2009, 11:16

The issue of ‘up to’ claims is exposed as a new report finds average speeds significantly slower.

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O2 launches Fixed Number Anywhere

22 July 2009, 17:50

New monthly fee service for small businesses diverts incoming fixed line calls to mobile phones.

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BT to resell Microsoft online services

20 July 2009, 11:02

Expands its offering to business customers with Microsoft’s cloud computing and unified communications services.

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Orange confirms UK exclusivity for Toshiba TG01

9 July 2009, 11:35

First Snapdragon product expected to be available on monthly tariffs from tomorrow.

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O2 confirms Palm Pre exclusivity

7 July 2009, 14:43

Claims to be “the home of the smartphone” as another innovative handset joins the iPhone at Telefónica

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O2 enters the tech-support market

2 July 2009, 16:06

Appropriately offers choice of monthly or pay-as-you-go tariffs for telephone support service.

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First Snapdragon smartphone expected in the UK this month

1 July 2009, 15:49

The Toshiba TG01 is the first product to contain Qualcomm’s much anticipated new chipset.

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BT to integrate BlackBerry into UC offering

1 July 2009, 09:52

Reckons the ability to switch to Wi-Fi in the office will be a money saver for SMBs.

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Micro-USB becomes European phone charger standard

29 June 2009, 13:39

Prompted by the European Commission, the major phone makers commit to the standard from 2010.

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HTC launches Hero Android smartphone

24 June 2009, 12:55

The Taiwanese mobile handset maker unveils its third Android device, with Orange getting in on the act.

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Samsung’s turn to take on the iPhone

16 June 2009, 10:01

With the launch of its new Jet and Omnia smartphones, Samsung joins Nokia’s renewed assault on this market.

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Nokia raises its smartphone game

15 June 2009, 10:39

In danger of being marginalised in the smartphone market, Nokia refreshes range at a Singapore event.

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Cost of EU roaming to fall from July

8 June 2009, 16:39

New EU mobile phone legislation clears final hurdle, meaning cheaper calls while travelling in Europe.

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Vodafone gives roaming charges a summer holiday

14 May 2009, 13:55

Limited period offer designed to attract cash strapped holiday makers. Some overseas call rates also reduced.

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Orange reveals boom in mobile broadband

14 May 2009, 11:06

Over 4,000 percent increase in dongle data use in the past year as market goes exponential.

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