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Mobile betting to hit $3.6bn in 2009, says research
In stark contrast to much of the entertainment and leisure sector, gambling via mobile phones will perform strongly in 2009, led by the UK market, according to a new report from Juniper Research.
Cautious retailers rejecting half of ‘free laptop’ sales after credit checks
Mobile broadband has seen exponential growth in 2008, yet in the face of the credit crunch mobile providers and retailers are turning away 50% of their business due to very stringent credit checks. During October and November broadband
Vringo brings video ringtones to France’s Bouygues Telecom
Vringo has announced that it is partnering with Bouygues Telecom to bring its video ringtone application to French subscribers. Vringo will be one of the first applications on Bouygues' newly launched WAP and i-Mode portal and 3G+ (HSPA)
RAD unveils new carrier-class wireless multiplexer for 'data hungry' applications
RAD Data Communications has unveiled its new Airmux-400 broadband wireless multiplexer, which is said to deliver robust carrier-class, high capacity, extended range voice and data.
Femto Forum announces results of femtocell interference research
The Femto Forum, the independent industry and operator association that supports femtocell deployment worldwide, has announced the results of its femtocell radio study. The study found that femtocells have the potential to deliver an order of magnitude more
Colibria aims to bring mobile social networking capability to global messaging communities
Colibria, a provider of messaging and social networking solutions, has today announced the availability of a new Social Network Gateway, to support the growing consumer demand to be constantly connected to their social networks whilst on the move.
FirstGroup launches Icomera on-board Wi-Fi for Heathrow Airport coach link
Icomera, a provider of cellular broadband gateways, and UK bus and coach operator FirstGroup, have announced the availability of free Wi-Fi internet access on the RailAir coach service linking Heathrow Airport with Reading in the heart of the
GSA announces seven-fold increase in UMTS900-HSPA devices over past six months
The UMTS900 Global Status Information Paper published by GSA, the Global mobile Suppliers Association, has confirmed 67 UMTS900 devices have been launched in the market by 14 suppliers. This compares with 9 UMTS900 devices identified in a similar