Archive for December, 2009

BT warns of court fight over digital spectrum plans

December 29, 09 by David Goldstein

The government’s plans to bring broadband within the reach of every home by 2012 have been put in jeopardy by BT. The telecoms operator has warned that it will take legal action if the government presses ahead in the new year with plans to liberalise the nation’s mobile phone spect...

Smart grid market to reach $200 billion by 2015

December 29, 09 by Telecom News from TELEPHONY Magazine
Pike Research report identifies smart grid automation as primary growth driver

Broadcasters’ woes could spell trouble for free TV

December 29, 09 by PHYSorg.com: Telecom News
(AP) -- For more than 60 years, TV stations have broadcast news, sports and entertainment for free and made their money by showing commercials. That might not work much longer.

Will new TSA rules doom in-flight telecom?

December 28, 09 by Telecom News from TELEPHONY Magazine
Forget in-flight wifi or entertainment systems, soon flyers may not even be able to open their laptops on a plane.

China Mobile deputy investigated

December 28, 09 by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz
China Mobile, the world's biggest phone company by subscribers, said yesterday its deputy chairman was under investigation for unspecified offences, adding to a string of scandals at major Chinese state-owned companies.Zhang Chunjiang...