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T-Mobile, RIM Announce the BlackBerry Pearl 8120

admin — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:03:03 +0000

New BlackBerry Pearl 8120 Supports Unlimited Nationwide Calling Over Wi-Fi With T-Mobile HotSpot @Home Service

Bellevue, WA, and Waterloo, ON, April 1, 2008 -- T-Mobile USA, Inc., and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM: TSX: RIM) today announced the April 14 availability of the Wi-Fi®-enabled BlackBerry® Pearl™ 8120 smartphone, which provides Wi-Fi connectivity for both voice and data, as well as support for T-Mobile’s HotSpot @HomeSM service offering unlimited, nationwide calling over any accessible Wi-Fi connection and great in-home coverage.*

The sleek, lightweight smartphone maintains the small, stylish form factor of its predecessor while adding numerous enhancements, and featuring a new titanium-colored finish. With the T-Mobile HotSpot @Home mobile add-on plan, customers can enjoy great mobile coverage and unlimited nationwide calling over accessible Wi-Fi networks and at T-Mobile® HotSpot locations nationwide.* » read more »

Microsoft Unveils Smartphone Advancements to Improve Ability to Work and Play with One Phone

admin — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:22:46 +0000

Company demonstrates new version of Internet Explorer Mobile with desktop-grade Web browsing, introduces updated Windows Mobile operating system

LAS VEGAS, April 1, 2008 — Windows Mobile is improving smartphones to better meet people’s rapidly expanding work and personal needs, Microsoft Corp. today announced. At CTIA Wireless 2008, the company unveiled the newest version of Internet Explorer Mobile, which adds desktop-grade Web browsing to Windows Mobile phones. In addition, Microsoft announced Windows Mobile 6.1, an update for its Windows Mobile software that includes new time-saving features, easier phone navigation and management, and increased security safeguards.

“People want a single phone that’s flexible enough to meet their needs throughout their day, whether it’s connecting to work or your everyday life,” said Robbie Bach, president of the Entertainment and Devices Division at Microsoft. “The innovations we’ve added to our Windows Mobile software ultimately make it easier to manage your world.” » read more »

Cisco's Linksys Division Empowers Mobile Operators to Offer New Consumer Experiences with Fixed Mobile Convergence

admin — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:33:54 +0000

New Wireless-G UMA Router from Linksys by Cisco Supports Innovative T-Mobile @Home Service

LAS VEGAS, – April 1, 2008 – Linksys®, a Division of Cisco, and the recognized leading global manufacturer of voice, wireless, and networking hardware for home, Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) and the small business user, today expanded its portfolio of products created for mobile operators with the introduction of the Linksys by Cisco Wireless-G Router with Two Phone Ports (WRTU54G). Designed specifically to meet the growing needs of mobile operators, the new router is the first in the Linksys by Cisco product family to bring Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA), an IP-based protocol, to support operator deployment of fixed and mobile services over a common infrastructure. The new device meets the desire from consumers for flexibility in selecting the voice services and devices for their unique lifestyles. » read more »

Cell Phone Recycling Is an Easy Call

admin — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 08:26:08 +0000

Boston, Mass., February 12, 2008 -- The nation's leading cell phone makers, service providers, and retailers have teamed up with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the States to answer the call for easy cell phone recycling in New England. As part of EPA's Plug-In to eCycling program, partners supporting the cell phone recycling campaign include AT&T Wireless, Best Buy, LG Electronics, Motorola, Nokia, Office Depot, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Sprint, Staples, and T-Mobile.

"Thanks to our Plug-In partners' efforts, recycling an old cell phone has become a quick and easy way for consumers to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, keep valuable materials out of landfills and incinerators, and conserve natural resources," said Robert Varney, Regional Administrator of EPA's New England Office "By dropping it off at a store or sending it through the mail, we have more recycling options today than ever before." » read more »

T-Mobile UK Selects Telcordia Global Dialing Data Solution

admin — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:36:04 +0000

Telcordia Working with Leading Mobile Operator to Thwart Fraud, Improve Customer Experience

PISCATAWAY, NJ - January 22, 2008 - T-Mobile UK is the latest Tier 1 service provider to select the Telcordia (www.telcordia.com) Global Dialing Data solution. With more cell phones than people, the United Kingdom is one of the world's most competitive wireless markets. Telcordia Global Dialing Data gives T-Mobile an unprecedented level of control and visibility into the network to help T-Mobile UK improve profitability and competitive positioning.

With more than 800,000 dial codes in more than 230 markets, Telcordia Global Dialing Data provides the most comprehensive, accurate and authoritative dial code data in the world — a major reason why more than 20 fixed and mobile operators worldwide have chosen the solution since it was introduced in 2005. » read more »

Cell Phone Recycling Is An Easy Call

admin — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 07:28:36 +0000

Washington, D.C., Jan. 8, 2008 -- The nation's leading cell phone makers, service providers, and retailers have teamed up with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to answer America's call for easy cell phone recycling. As part of EPA's Plug-In to eCycling program, partners supporting the cell phone recycling campaign include AT&T Wireless, Best Buy, LG Electronics, Motorola, Nokia, Office Depot, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Sprint, Staples, and T-Mobile.

"Thanks to our Plug-In partners' efforts, recycling an old cell phone has become a quick and easy way for Americans to help protect the environment," said Susan Bodine, assistant administrator for EPA's Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response. "By dropping it off at a store or sending it through the mail, Americans have more recycling options today than ever before."

To kick-off the campaign, EPA released today a series of print public service announcements, "Recycle Your Cell Phone. It's An Easy Call," which highlight the convenience and environmental and social benefits of recycling a cell phone. EPA also introduced a podcast that addresses many common questions on cell phone recycling. » read more »

T-Mobile Dash First in U.S. to Offer Windows Mobile 6

admin — Wed, 09 May 2007 12:53:27 +0000

Customers offered enhanced functionality and flexibility through a free download

T-Mobile USA, Inc. today announced that T-Mobile DashTM customers will be the first in the U.S. to download and experience the benefits of the new Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 software. Starting tomorrow, May 4, T-Mobile Dash customers can upgrade from Windows Mobile 5.0 to Windows Mobile 6 via a free desktop download available directly from T-Mobile.

Designed by HTC and available exclusively from T-Mobile, the T-Mobile Dash is the first device in the U.S. to be powered by Microsoft Windows Mobile 6, offering faster access to contacts; the ability to view and edit Microsoft Office documents; even richer Web, e-mail and messaging experiences; and access to Microsoft Windows Live for Windows Mobile — a set of Windows Live services — uniquely designed to work with Windows Mobile-powered devices, such as the T-Mobile Dash. » read more »

Industry Players Team Up on Next Generation Mobile Broadband Networks Based on 3GPP LTE/SAE Standards

admin — Thu, 03 May 2007 13:11:07 +0000

Initiative aims to trial mobile data rates in excess of 100 Mbps

A group of world leading telecom technology manufacturers and network operators comprised of Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, France Telecom/Orange, Nokia, Nokia Siemens Networks, Nortel, T-Mobile, and Vodafone have announced a joint initiative aimed at driving forward the realisation of the next-generation of high performance mobile broadband networks based on 3GPP Release 8 "Long Term Evolution / System Architecture Evolution" (LTE/SAE) specifications. » read more »

Call Quality Plays an Increasingly Important Role in Customer Satisfaction With the Wireless Phone Experience

admin — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 13:55:23 +0000

T-Mobile Continues to Lead the Regional Customer Satisfaction Rankings

As usage continuously increases and the number of new data-centric service offerings grow, call performance and network reliability are becoming more critical to wireless customers demanding consistent quality connections, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 U.S. Wireless Regional Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) StudySM –Volume 1 released today.

The semiannual study measures customer satisfaction based on 42 specific service-related measures grouped into six key factors that impact overall wireless carrier performance. In order of importance, they are: call performance and reliability (32%); brand image (17%); cost of service (14%); service plan options (14%); billing (12%) and customer service (11%). Carriers are ranked across six regions in the United States: Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, North Central, Southwest and West. » read more »

T-Mobile Czech Republic Surfs Over To Musiwave For Full Track Music Downloads

admin — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 12:40:03 +0000

Web Service to Offer More Than 400,000 Tracks

Musiwave, an Openwave company (Openwave Systems Inc. NASDAQ: OPWV), and a provider of mobile music entertainment services to operators and media companies worldwide, announced that T-Mobile Czech Republic selected Musiwave to provide a full-track online music store. The t-music PLAY service enables users to browse and purchase tracks which are then available for download onto a PC, for transfer to mobile devices. The service is based on a fixed and mobile converged platform, using SIM-based billing. For the first time in the Czech Republic, users can access features that enable services such as recommending and gifting tracks to their friends for both PC and mobile downloads.

The service is available on the popular Czech Republic music portal www.t-music.cz and integrated with the equally popular television and radio chart of the same name. Over the air delivery to the mobile devices will be available in the second phase of the project. » read more »

Motorola and T-Mobile Launch the MOTORIZR Z3

admin — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 12:34:51 +0000

Distinct phone slider design and compelling camera features lets customers slide, shoot and share images with those who matter most

MOTORIZR Z3

The stylish and uniquely crafted MOTORIZR Z3, the first GSM slider in the U.S., from Motorola, Inc., is available beginning today exclusively from T-Mobile USA, Inc. With premium communications and multimedia features, and a vibrant pearl blue with soft-touch finish, the MOTORIZR Z3 is sure to impress.

Picture-perfect, spontaneous moments won’t be missed or forgotten with the MOTORIZR in-hand. Featuring an integrated 2.0 megapixel camera with
8x zoom, high-intensity camera light, landscape view finder and dedicated external camera button, the phone gives people the experience and benefits of a functional digital camera, with the capability to shoot and share photos quickly. » read more »

T-Mobile web'n'walk Users Get My Opera Community

admin — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 10:27:13 +0000

Opera Software today announced that T-Mobile is bringing a customized version of the My Opera Community to its web'n'walk users. By integrating the community into their product offering, T-Mobile allows its customers to take advantage of My Opera features such as photoblogging, photo albums and more, all from their web'n'walk powered phones.

T-Mobile's web'n'walk offering uses a customized version of Opera Mini that allows users to surf the Web from their mobile phones. Once online with Opera Mini, web'n'walk customers can access all of My Opera's features, as well as the T-Mobile group page and dedicated forums for web'n'walk users. My Opera gives T-Mobile users 300 MB of storage space on their personal pages, and once registered, users will automatically be added to the T-Mobile group. » read more »

Robbie Williams, T-Mobile and Sony Ericsson unveil Special Edition W300 Walkman

admin — Thu, 04 May 2006 13:10:24 +0000

Robbie Williams, T-Mobile and Sony Ericsson unveil Special Edition W300 WalkmanÂ® phone featuring unreleased "live" Tour content from opening show of 2006 World Tour pre-installed

Bonn, Germany, April 10th 2006 - Today Robbie Williams and T-Mobile in association with Sony Ericsson unveil the Robbie Williams Edition of the Sony Ericsson W300 Walkman® phone, which will be in stores in time for the upcoming European Tour kick-off in June. Creatively influenced by Robbie Williams himself, the exclusive edition phone will offer a live recording of the opening song, a live video clip and six wallpapers including shots from the first show of the World Tour, which kicks-off today in Durban, South Africa. * Exclusive and previously unreleased â€˜liveâ€™ video clip, opening song and wallpapers from his first concert of 2006 World Tour pre-installed
* Special phone cover design creatively influenced by Robbie Williams with two additional â€˜skinsâ€™ to personalize the phone
* Special phone cover design creatively influenced by Robbie Williams with two additional â€˜skinsâ€™ to personalize the phone » read more »