The global mobile M2M module market scaled to a new level in 2012, reaching $1.5 billion - an increase of 25% from the previous year, according to analysis by Infonetics Research.
Japan's NTT DoCoMo says that its new compact LTE base station with simultaneous 3G capability, measuring less than 1/10th the size and less than 1/5th the weight of conventional LTE base stations, Click here for more.
Vodafone is reported to have raised its offer to buy the German cable operator, Kabel Deutschland following the appearance of a rival suitor, Liberty Global earlier this week.
Motorola Mobility's Advanced Technology and Projects (ATAP) group has signed a collaboration agreement with eight top USA based research universities.
Smartphones could come with fluid-cooling as soon as early as late this year, according to a report citing component suppliers.
More than 1,500 USA pedestrians were estimated to be treated in emergency rooms in 2010 for injuries related to using a cell phone while walking, according to a study.
Nokia has all but confirmed that it will be showing off its long expected 41-megapixel cameraphone next month.
Fitch said that the ratings reflect MTN's leading market position in most of the markets in which it operates.
While SMS remains an essential communication tool in both regions due to its pervasive nature, (used by 96% of UK respondents and 92% in the US), exactly half of USA users claimed they prefer OTT messaging services over SMS because of its speed, Click here for more.
Orascom Telecom Holding -- the Egyptian company controlled by Russia's VimpelCom -- has walked away from its attempt to buy control of the Canadian mobile network, Wind Mobile.