Archive for the ‘ Cellular Telephones ’ Category

Good Cellphone Service Comes at a Price

In an 82-year-old building that supports two cellphone base stations, tenants must deal with a trade-off: quality reception for a crumbling residence. [ READ MORE ]

Nokia Seeks to Reconnect With the U.S. Market

The Finnish company has its work cut out for it in the United States, where Nokia shows little of the swagger of a global powerhouse.

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No-Contract Cellphones Offering More Choices

Offering greater freedom and long-term savings, no-contract plans are on the rise, with many options available and a growing clientele.

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Practical Traveler: Avoiding a Big Phone Bill When Traveling

Take the right phone and use the right network. And keep in mind that your smartphone’s apps may rack up huge charges.

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Telefónica Wins Full Control of Brazil Phone Venture

The $9.75 billion deal should end a dispute between Telefónica and Portugal Telecom over their joint cellphone operation in Brazil.

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Sprint Nextel Reports Gain in Subscribers

Despite the overall gain in customers, the wireless phone provider posted a quarterly loss because of tax issues.

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Nokia Profit Falls Amid Tough Smartphone Competition

In releasing results, the company sidestepped persistent speculation about a possible change in top management.

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Telefónica Withdraws Bid for Brazilian Joint Venture

Telefónica of Spain withdrew a $9.24 billion bid to take full control of its Brazilian wireless joint venture with Portugal Telecom after the Portuguese government vetoed the deal.

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Indian Effort on Spies Squeezes Phone Operators

New rules will require operators to have all their foreign equipment inspected for software that could monitor or shut down the mobile phone network.

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Digital Diplomacy

Two young State Department officials are hoping to nudge diplomacy into the 21st century one Twitter post at a time.

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