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Archive for May, 2009

Hands-on: Verizon Wireless HP Mini 1151NR netbook (Updated 2x) (ZDNet)

First scooped in February then confirmed in March Verizon Wireless’ first netbook â the HP Mini 1151NR â began shipping on 17 May 2009 (the same day as VZW’s MiFi personal hotspot). Priced at $199 with a 2-year contract after MIR the 1151NR’s price is subsidized by…
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Next is wireless connectivity for cars: Gartner (CIOL)

STAMFORD, USA: By 2012, the majority of vehicle manufacturers will concentrate product development efforts for mature markets on enabling wireless data connectivity in more than half of their next-generation cars, according to Gartner, Inc.
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Cheetah Wireless opens new store (The Telegraph)

GODFREY – The Cheetah Wireless store at 5411-C Godfrey Road opened for business on March 1, and a Cottage Hills store held its grand opening today.
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More 3G Wireless Coverage for Lancaster, California Residents (redOrbit)

New Verizon Wireless cell site also adds capacity to stay ahead of demand for calls, email and text IRVINE, Calif., May 29 /PRNewswire/ — Los Angeles County residents, businesses and visitors are enjoying improved service thanks to a new Verizon Wireless cell site.
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Mexico Could Raise Up To $1.5 Billion From Wireless Sale -Banamex (Nasdaq)

MEXICO CITY -(Dow Jones)- Citigroup Inc.’s (C) Mexican unit Banamex said Friday that Mexico’s government could raise up to $1.5 billion from the auction of wireless spectrum for mobile telephony services later this year.
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Verizon Wireless to carry Android, Pre phones (AP via Yahoo! News)

Verizon Wireless will introduce phones based on Google Inc.’s Android software “in the near future,” its chief executive said Thursday.
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Ortiva Wireless To Discuss Mobile Video At CONNECTIONS 2009 (WirelessWorkforceOnline)

Ortiva Wireless: WHO: Craig Lee, Vice President, Marketing and Business Development for Ortiva Wireless, will present to mobile operators, service providers, entertainment executives, and solution providers at CONNECTIONS 2009 The Digital Living Conference and Showcase. Lee has more than 20 years of experience in corporate marketing, product management and business development. Currently, he …
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Bridgewater to provide wireless subscriber services to Cox Communications (Kitchener – Waterloo Record)

OTTAWA – Bridgewater Systems (TSX:BWC) says it has a deal to provide subscriber services to U.S. cable giant Cox Communications for its new national 3G wireless service.
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Wireless Xbox 360 Controllers on the Way From Mad Catz [Xbox 360] (Gizmodo)

Mad Catz has somehow snagged one of those mythical deals with Microsoft that allow it to make “specialty” wireless controllers for the Xbox 360 (think FightPad and FightStick). No small feat, so god…
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Verizon Wireless to Sell Palm Pre (BusinessWeek)

For months now, Sprint Nextel has been drumming up publicity for the soon-to-be-launched Palm Pre smartphone. Due to go on sale on June 6, the phone was supposed to be exclusive to Sprint, and to help the wireless carrier combat rivals and stem subscriber losses.
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