New Verizon Wireless Store in Casper Is One of the First in the Industry to Seek LEED Certification for Green Store Design and Construction
Verizon Wireless today opens its first “evolution” communications store in the state and one of the first in the nation to seek LEED certification. The store offers consumers and small business customers hands-on interaction with wireless voice, data, music and video services in a sleek, new full-service environment. The new store is located in Casper at 601 Wyoming Boulevard in the Eastridge Mall shopping center. Wireless customers in Casper can sample a wide array of fully-activated new phones and devices first hand for a total wireless experience. What’s more, data users can learn how to stay connected in more places with wireless data access on PC cards; learn about the MiFi 2200 (your own personal Wi-Fi hotspot); experience the new netbook; flip over the new smartphone from BlackBerry and so much more. Additional convenience features of the new Casper store include:
• Interactive “demo zone” guided by knowledgeable staff
• Integrated systems and operational enhancements designed to streamline the sales process and increase customer satisfaction
• Check-in kiosk enables customers to sign in on arrival and stay informed via monitors that track their place in the queue for service
• Roomy and easy to locate technical assistance and customer support areas with interactive displays
Full details here at Verizon
T-Mobile launches new SIM only packages for those looking to call abroad and get more value
T-Mobile today announces two new additions to its hugely popular SIM only price plan, Solo, providing customers with more value and extra benefits to enjoy such as international calling. The two tariffs, Solo International and Solo 12 month, include more inclusive minutes and – for a limited period for people signing up to a £20 Solo 12 month price plan, internet on your phone – while still offering the flexibility of a SIM only package. Solo International appeals to those who want to stay in touch with family and friends that live abroad without worrying about the costs. It’s T-Mobile’s first SIM-only price plan to offer international minutes as part of your allowance. For example, at £20 per month, Solo International customers have 200 minutes to use for calls to international numbers as well as 600 UK minutes.
Full details here at T-Mobile
T-Mobile launches Family Booster enabling families to talk and text for less
T-Mobile launches Family Booster, a new option which gives up to five family members unlimited calls, texts and picture messages to each other, in the best value deal on the market. One person in the group pays £5 a month on top of their monthly T-Mobile plan, and the rest of the family can share the ins and outs of family life with the other group members without worrying about the cost. T-Mobile’s Family Booster can be adapted to suit individual family needs, and the flexible, one month rolling contract means you don’t have to sign up for long term commitment. Family members can be on any T-Mobile price plan or pay as you go option: the group organiser must be on Combi, Flext or Solo deals. Easy to set-up and manage, you can change and add new relatives and friends each month. Family members can be part of up to two groups at a time. The family’s T-Mobile monthly allowance or pay as you go credit will never be used for calls, texts or MMS to those in the family group “ freeing up more allowance and credit for calls and texts to friends, and reducing land line bills by using the mobile more.
Full details here at T-Mobile
DOCOMO to Launch Mobile Remittance Service
NTT DOCOMO announced today a new service that will enable an individual subscriber to use their DOCOMO mobile phone to easily and quickly remit money to another DOCOMO user, beginning on July 21. Customers of DOCOMO’s i-mode mobile Internet service on the FOMA 3G network will be able to remit up to 20,000 yen (about 208 U.S. dollars) per transfer, basically just by inputting the payee’s mobile phone number. The payee receives a mail notification via their DOCOMO mobile phone and is given the option of depositing the money in a domestic bank account or having the amount credited to their monthly DOCOMO phone bill. The payee can receive remittances totaling up to 200,000 yen (about 2,080 U.S. dollars) per month. In addition to anytime, anywhere convenience, DOCOMO’s mobile remittance service does not require the payee to register for the service or open a new bank account. In addition, since the payer basically only requires the payee’s phone number to make the remittance, the payee does not have to divulge any private banking details. DOCOMO envisions customers using the service as a fast and easy way to take care of money matters with friends and acquaintances, such as transferring money to a family member or settling up one’s cost of a dinner with a group of colleagues. DOCOMO received approval from the Kanto Local Finance Bureau on June 30 to launch and operate the service as a bank agent on behalf of Mizuho Bank, Ltd. The charges per payment (including consumption tax) will be 105 yen for the payer and 65 yen for the payee. The payee is not charged, however, if the remittance is deposited into a Mizuho Bank account or credited to their monthly DOCOMO phone bill. The service will not be available to corporate subscribers.
full details here at NTT DOCOMO
Orange and BIC announce the Spanish launch of the BIC phone, the simple 100 % “ready-to-use” mobile
BIC and Orange are launching BIC phone in Spain. The BIC phone is a rechargeable mobile telephone, 100 % ready-to-use when purchased with a fully charged battery and the SIM card already inserted. On sale in supermarkets and local stores (tobacconists, newsagents, petrol stations, stations and airports) and on www.bicphone.com, the BIC® mobile phone focuses on the basic functions for a telephone: sending and receiving calls and SMS’s. The Spanish BIC phone provides the same features as its French cousin, with some minor adaptations specifically for the local market. It is on sale at the recommended price of 29 Euros. The offer includes 20 minutes of calls valid for 2 months from the time the mobile is activated. In France, a new BIC phone advertising campaign will be going out throughout the summer period, from 22 June to 27 July 2009.
Two new services for Telepresence, the immersive videoconference solution by Orange Business Services
Orange Business Services introduces two new services to enrich their Telepresence offer, available today in 104 countries, making it the world’s largest coverage.
• Simplifying Telepresence users’ everyday lives
To improve the Telepresence solution, Orange Business Services offers a new 24/7 personalized concierge help-desk service. Businesses and their employees have a personal assistant in charge of reservations, the technical setup and management of the meetings, as well as technical support. Orange Business Services offers businesses customized support, allowing them to benefit from all of the solution’s advantages without having to worry about how it operates. The Telepresence solution also integrates a new line of equipment and conference rooms.
• Accelerate decision-making by involving external participants thanks to Telepresence Community
To allow businesses to visually communicate with external interlocutors, Orange Business Services offers Telepresence Community. This solution is compatible with all Telepresence-related solutions offered to businesses anywhere in the world, on the Orange network. By integrating their customers, partners or even service providers into the Telepresence user community, businesses drastically increase their productivity and speed up decision-making processes.
Orange Business Services’ Telepresence is entirely compatible with currently installed video equipment. A multi-location conference can be organized between Telepresence equipped conference rooms and other traditional HD/SD videoconference rooms.
Sprint Music Store Offers Speed and Reliability for King of Pop Michael Jackson’s Fans to Download Quick, Vast and Handy Songs
Sprint Music Store, fueled by Sprint’s powerful, nationwide 3G network, seamlessly offered customers a quick and easy route to download the late singer Michael Jackson’s most popular hits. If customers aren’t sure which Jackson songs they want, then they can turn to Sprint Radio, which is offering a Michael Jackson bonus stream through the end of July. The “Who’s Bad” radio stream is available for any customer with a basic data plan and access to Sprint TV. The stream includes not only Jackson’s vast collection of songs, but also tracks from his early years with the Jackson 5. It also includes songs from performers inspired by his legacy, including sister Janet Jackson and Fall Out Boy featuring John Mayer doing a cover of “Beat It.” Sprint Music Store and Sprint Radio are available through affordable Everything Data plans, starting at just $69.99 per month. With a Simply Everything planSM, customers can get unlimited data, talk and messaging for $99.99, which offers individual customers a savings of $1,200 over the course of two years vs. a comparable AT&T iPhone plan.
ZTE-G R232 for Movistar announced
ZTE-G R232 for Movistar announced
Sky Korea announced new model mobile phone IM-U460K
This morning Sky Korea announced the IM-U460K, a standard 3Mpix T-DMB phone with basic DAP and PMP features as well as an electronic dictionary, subway map, and a nice 3” LCD that displays any message you want a on a neon like sign. This model is implemented in the form-factor “monoblock”, whose body has a symmetrical design with rounded edges and inlays of metal on the sides. The phone supports the work of third-generation networks, including high-speed data transmission technology HSDPA, as well as GSM networks outside of South Korea. Yet the main “chip” IM-U460K is its large touch-sensitive screen on which various information is displayed in neon style LED running lights or lines. In addition, such a large screen by the way its owners will have to when watching TV broadcasts, thanks to built-in digital tuner terrestrial channels standard DMB.
Other specifications Pantech Love Actually (IM-U460K):
* Dimensions : 104.9X54.6X12mm.
* Weight : 100g.
* GSM Triband (900/1800/1900MHz).
* GPRS (General Packet Radio Service).
* WCDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access).
* HSDPA (High-Speed Downlink Packet Access) 7.2Mbps.
* WAP browser.
* Support VOD (Video On Demand) and MOD (Music On Demand) function.
* MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service).
* 3” 240X400 pixels 262144 colours touch screen WQVGA TFT LCD display screen.
* Dual digital cameras, front 300K resolutions digital camera with video recorder/playback/streaming/call function and back 3M resolutions digital camera with video recorder/playback and digital zoom function.
* Support DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) function.
* MP3/video player.
* Internal antenna.
* Speakerphone.
* Call vibration.
* Voice recording function.
* MP3/MIDI polyphonic ring tone.
* Text input predictive software.
* STK (Sim Tool Kit).
* MicroSD/TransFlash card expansion slot.
* USB clients.
* Downloadable animations and ring tones.
* Stores up to 2000 contacts in its phonebook.
* 255MB internal memory.
* Alarm clock, world clock, calendar, calculator, unit/currency converter, memo, ebook, handwriting recognition software, PC sync, photo caller ID, photo album, photo editor, wallpaper and games
T-Mobile Uk launches new SIM only packages for those looking to call abroad and get more value
T-Mobile UK today announces two new additions to its hugely popular SIM only price plan, Solo, providing customers with more value and extra benefits to enjoy such as international calling. The two tariffs, Solo International and Solo 12 month, include more inclusive minutes and – for a limited period for people signing up to a £20 Solo 12 month price plan, internet on your phone – while still offering the flexibility of a SIM only package.
Download The press release here from T-Mobile
BlackBerry Tour to hit Verizon Wireless Stores on July 12
The highly anticipated global 3G BlackBerry Tour from Research In Motion (RIM) will hit Verizon Wireless Communications Stores on July 12. Verizon Wireless announced today that customers can pre-order the BlackBerry Tour for $199.99 after a $70 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement online at www.verizonwireless.com/tour.Verizon has opened up a dedicated pre-order and product page for the forthcoming BlackBerry Tour 9630. The BlackBerry Tour features a tri-mode CDMA EVDO Rev. A/quadband GSM/EDGE/single-band HSPA radio, HVGA landscape display, GPS transceiver with A-GPS support, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, Qualcomm chipset with 256 MB of RAM and 192 MB of ROM running at 528 MHz, speakerphone, microSDHC expansion slot and 3.2 megapixel camera with video recorder, auto focus and flash.
Full details at Verizon here
Details at RIM here
Firethorn Increases Mobile Banking Security with Full PCI Compliance
Firethorn Holdings, LLC, a Qualcomm company, today announced enhancements to its mobile banking and payments application to adhere to the industry’s most rigorous benchmark for secure credit card transactions – the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard (DSS). In meeting the PCI DSS, Firethorn reinforces its commitment to security and provides additional protection for consumers’ sensitive credit and debit card account information in connection with each mobile banking session. It also allows Firethorn’s financial institutions, wireless operator and merchant clients to offer enhanced mobile commerce options, such as contactless payments, and other point-of-sale transactions, such as gift cards and loyalty rewards. Firethorn’s methods to protect customer data include encryption of account information at rest and in transit, consistent monitoring for malicious activity, and providing security awareness training for all support staff. The Company also conducts regular security assessments of its mobile services to verify that security measures are working appropriately. Firethorn met numerous PCI DSS requirements by relocating its mobile services operation to a protected data center that provides 24/7 support for all Firethorn services.
Nokia 7510 with TalkSpot now available from Rogers
Rogers has released Nokia 7510 TalkSpot device to their lineup which will allows you to make unlimited calls when you are in your “home calling zone” without wasting your cellphone minutes.The Nokia 7510 is an all stainless steel device that weighs in at 124 grams and has overall dimensions of 92.5 x 46.4 x 16.7 mm. The screen size is 2.2 inches with a resolution of 240 x 320. This flip phone comes with changeable covers (fatal red and storm blue) so you can somewhat customize and personalize the device. It also comes with a 2 megapixel camera with LED flash, video capabilities. Other features are the FM radio, Speakerphone, holds up to 8GB with a microSD card and Nokia Maps. This is available on the following price plans:
• No term $199.99
• 1 year term $149.99
• 2 year term $99.99
• 3 year term $49.99
Full details here at Rogers
Nokia Java Runtime 2.0 for S60 out now
Nokia has launched Java Runtime 2.0 for S60 devices. Nokia Java Runtime 2.0 for S60 is a totally re-written Java mobile execution environment for Nokia S60 devices. It gives you several usability and performance improvements, including:
• One-click application installation
• Improved application launch user experience
• Improved execution performance
These improvements will make it much more fun for you to enjoy the thousands of games and apps available in Ovi Store and elsewhere.In addition from now on, Java Runtime will be developed and released independent from S60 releases. This means that you will always get the latest version directly to your phone, using the built-in Nokia S60 Software Update functionality.Nokia Java Runtime 2.0 beta is compatible with S60 5th Edition, tested with following devices:
• Nokia 5800 XpressMusic software versions 20.x.xxx and 21.x.xxx
• Nokia N97 software versions 10.x.xxx and 11.x.xxx
O2 UK launches world’s first interactive 3D cinema game
O2 today announces the world’s first interactive 3D game which will feature at 20 Vue cinemas across the UK this summer, in conjunction with Pearl and Dean. ‘Asteroid Storm’ will take families on a big-screen adventure that they can control from their seats in the cinema. This is the first time that cinema audiences in the UK will be able to play and control an interactive 3D game. The game is part of O2’s current marketing campaign targeting families with the O2 Joggler and O2 ‘Your Family’ Bolt On. It goes live on 10th July and will sit within Pearl and Dean’s first ever 3D-only movie trailer reel. The game will run ahead of the eagerly awaited family movies, Ice Age 3 3D and G-Force in the summer, followed by Up and Toy Story 3D in the autumn. Over one million families are expected to take part in the 3D game and five million to play the interactive foyer games.