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Thu, 08 May 2008 18:54:00 EST

FTC on watch against wireless ripoffs: Cellphone providers warned to keep it honest, or else

A Federal Trade Commission commissioner warned cellphone content providers they need to do a better job of disclosing the costs consumers incur when clicking or downloading services for their mobile devices. ... - Ira Teinowitz

Thu, 08 May 2008 14:06:00 EST

Senators argue against reverse auctions for universal service

A bipartisan group of senators urged Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin to abandon a plan to use reverse auctions to award universal service fund support to eligible telecom carriers in rural areas. ... - Jeffrey Silva

Thu, 08 May 2008 13:46:00 EST

Verizon Wireless adds Samsung's Glyde, with touchscreen, to its quiver

Taking aim at rival AT&T Mobility and its iPhone subscriber magnet, Verizon Wireless today said it would bring Samsung's Glyde -- a touch navigation device with QWERTY keypad -- to its customers tomorrow. ... - Phil Carson

Thu, 08 May 2008 13:40:00 EST

Is Apple changing its iPhone business model?: Latest carrier deal pushes iPhone into Latin America

America Movil said yesterday it cut a deal with Apple Inc. to sell the iPhone throughout Latin America, including enormous markets such as Brazil and Mexico. ... - Phil Carson

Thu, 08 May 2008 13:26:00 EST

Best Buy, Carphone Warehouse team in $2.14B Euro expansion

Best Buy Co. Inc. is stepping up its European cellphone business to the tune of $2.14 billion. ... - Colin Gibbs