Archive for October, 2009
VoIP provider 8×8’s profit spikes as it climbs up-market
October 30, 09 by Telecom News from TELEPHONY MagazineMotorola bets on Google power to boost its position
October 30, 09 by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz
WASHINGTON: Motorola is counting on Google juice to power its mobile phones and its future."The vast majority of our devices will be launched on the Android platform," Motorola co-chief executive Sanjay Jha said yesterday after...
Egypt launches mobile users ethical code of conduct
October 30, 09 by David GoldsteinA code of ethics for the use of mobile phones has been launched by Egypt’s official telecoms regulatory body.
The 16-point guide includes advice about when to switch phones off and warns against annoying others with ringtones and loud conversations.
Mobile phone technology ...
France Télécom to invest €1bn to prevent suicides
October 30, 09 by David GoldsteinFrance Télécom is preparing to set aside €1 billion as part of a plan to end a spate of suicides amongst staff by offering older workers the chance to go part time.
The Gallic telecommunications giant, where 25 employees have killed themselves since 2008, announced the move as its unvei...