Opera software recently announced that they are on the verge of launching Opera Mobile 9.7. The mobile phone browser has been in existence for several years and the software company has regularly been releasing newer versions of the smartphone browser that encompass the previous one. Critics and bloggers alike consider Opera as the best mobile phone browser as it is able to load full internet sites easier and at a quicker rate.
Together with this announcement is the alleged rumour that Opera is closing in on a deal with a U.S. telecom provider. This is exciting news for Opera users as this would surely mean that we could expect even better versions of the already excellent browser which will now be integrated with the services of our network provider.
April 23, 2009
Opera to Partner with U.S. Carrier?
April 22, 2009
Verizon Wireless Prepares for Immanent Flooding
Verizon Wireless has taken measures to ensure that its Fargo-based subscribers get uninterrupted service despite the flood cresting of the Red River expected to begin Saturday. As a response to the floods Verizon have deployed Cell on Light Truck (COLT) which will serve as a temporary cell site at the Centennial Elementary School in South Fargo. The temporary cell site will enhance capacity and coverage of Verizon’s data and voice network in the affected area.
This is an example of a responsible company making sure that its subscribers remain connected in this vital period. Other companies, may they be telecom providers or not, must follow in the footsteps of Verizon. It is necessary that these companies not only concern themselves with their finances but must also look out for the welfare of their customers by helping them in any way that they can.
April 21, 2009
Twitter Brings Back SMS Service in the UK, is the U.S. next?
Social networking and micro-blogging service Twitter has recently announced their intention to return the SMS service to UK users. Twitter has agreed a deal with UK network provider Vodafone which will allow its subscribers to receive regular SMS tweets for free. Outgoing tweets will be deducted from the user’s text allowance for their specific plan. Sources say that deals are also close with other UK-based providers such as T-Mobile, 3 and O2.
With Twitter reinstating service with UK users does this mean that US users should also expect the same service? Twitter confirms that they are working on deals with other countries aside from the UK which means that this is a big possibility. If this pushes through then this would be excellent news for Twitter fanatics as they can Twitter away through their mobiles whenever and wherever they like.
April 20, 2009
DISH vs. the FTC
Dish Network (DISH), a satellite broadcast provider in the United States, is currently facing a stern battle with the Federal Trade Commission. The FTC is saying that DISH illegally called thousands of US residents who were part of the National Do Not Call Registry. If the violation is proven Dish Network could be facing charges of up to $16,000 per violation. Dish Network however claims that they followed the law strictly and refuse to settle the case.
In the past the FTC has charged around 40 other companies with similar offences. Most notable was Direct TV who settled out of court to the tune of $5.3 million.
If Dish Network really violated this law then they should be fined a similar amount. The Do Not Call Registry was set up for a reason and it is very annoying to receive unsolicited calls when one has particularly requested not to.