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Vodafone cuts 3G subsidies
The Sunday Times reports that Vodafone is rethinking its 3G strategy; effectively increasing the cost of 3G handsets by cutting the subsidies offered to retailers. The company admits video calling isn't used by many people but points to the success of its third-generation mobile TV service.
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1.8.06 21:21
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Reporting vandalism by picture message
Lewisham Council's lovelewisham.org web site, which lets people report local incidents of graffiti and fly-tipping by sending a picture message, has won a New Statesman New Media Award.
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1.8.06 21:29
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Watch out for background tones
First there were ringtones. Then there were ' call tunes': melodies that callers heard when they were waiting for you to answer. Now, according to the bloggers at MobHappy, we ought to prepare ourselves for 'background tones' - tunes (or even messages) that play throughout our conversation.
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1.8.06 21:40
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Deadcellzones.com reaches the UK
Deadcellzones.com, which offers a database of poor mobile phone overage areas in the USA, has now launched a UK version of its web site. Mobile users are encouraged to report problems and to check known areas of poor coverage.
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2.8.06 09:06
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HMV to sell Vodafone and Orange mobiles
Brand Republic reports that music retailer HMV is to sell Vodafone and Orange music-playing mobile phones on 'pay monthly' contracts. The scheme, which is currently just a trial, will be launched in 21 stores.
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2.8.06 09:14
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New TV show has contestants at home using mobiles
Midnight Money Madness, a new TV show in the USA, will let viewers take part by texting, using the web or by calling a premium rate phone line. The programme is being made by Endemol - creators of Deal or No Deal, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? and Big Brother - which means we may well see it in the UK soon.
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3.8.06 16:41
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