A surge in the popularity of social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace is fuelling the growth of the mobile internet, says telecoms industry analyst Juniper, which predicts growth in the ‘mobile web 2.0’ sub-sector from $5.5 billion this year to $22.4 billion (£11.3 billion) by 2013.
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Apple chief executive Steve Jobs has offered a $100 (£49.38) store credit to early iPhone buyers in an attempt to appease those browned off by a steep price cut from $600 to $400 for the recently launched device, which combines a phone, music player and web browser.
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The AIM Index advanced from 1,055.4 to 1,087.8 points through January, bolstered by an array of corporate activity.
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Telecoms regulator Ofcom is looking at ways to increase the legal range of high-powered WiFi (wireless fidelity, a type of wireless local area network) equipment to 6.2 miles.
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The European Commission has announced plans to launch a public consultation on policy options for updating EU telecoms rules known as the ‘regulatory framework for electronic communications’.
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Telecoms service ‘convergence’ is a term that has been deployed in and around the sector for a number of years now, announced time and again as the next step for the industry.
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British consumers will no doubt welcome news of a price war over European mobile roaming charges throughout the UK
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Communications industry watchdog Ofcom has announced the next step in plans to encourage and regulate competitive next generation networks (NGNs).
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Over three quarters of UK broadband subscribers will have the opportunity to access faster connection speeds from 31 March, when BT ups its offering once more.
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The findings of two consumer trials into mobile television and radio, organised by telecoms players BT, o2 and Virgin and digital broadcast specialist Arqiva, come as a welcome vindication to the legion of UK firms seeking to capitalise on the market.
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