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Apple's iPhone lands in 10 countries via Vodafone pact: Apple's iPhone lands in 10 countries via Vodafone pactCan Vodafone succeed where others have failed in India?Vodafone is one of the top 3 players in India owning 16.72% as of March 31st 2008 of the Indian Cellular phone market as per this link - http://www.india-cellular.com/Market-Share.htmlBut the real question to ask...; Tags: Cellular phones, Apple Inc., Vodafone Group Plc., Apple iPhone; Discussion threads 2008-05-06
Apple's iPhone lands in 10 countries via Vodafone pact: Vodafone said Tuesday that it will bring the iPhone to 10 more countries as Apple methodically rolls out its device across the globe. In a short statement, Vodafone said: Vodafone today announced it has signed an agreement with Apple to sell the iPhone in ten of...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Vodafone Group Plc., Apple Inc., Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-06
Former Microsoft mobile chief joins Vodafone: Former Microsoft mobile chief joins VodafoneIs it just me or......does he look a bit like Bill? I think Steve wanted him out cuz anyone resembling Bill is...uh...keeping Steve-O from "being his own man". loljumping from the sinking shipinsiders saw the writting on the wall: "M$ is going down,...; Tags: Linux, Advertising & Promotion, OPEN SOURCE, FORMER MICROSOFT, Vodafone Group Plc., mobile; Discussion threads 2008-02-14
Former Microsoft mobile chief joins Vodafone: Pieter Knook, long-time head of Microsoft's mobile business -- and one of the Softies moved off the Microsoft org chart as of Microsoft's Valentine's Day corporate reorg -- is joining Vodafone Group. Knook is set to join Vodafone on March 10, where he will lead a new...; Tags: Vodafone Group Plc., Mobile, Microsoft Corp., Knook, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing, Mary Jo Foley; Blog posts 2008-02-14
Vodafone 2008 roadmap may include first Palm smartphone with WiFi, two Nokias, two BlackBerry devices, and two HP devices: I don't know how The Boy Genius does it, but he always seems to get the latest and greatest scoop on upcoming mobile phones. The latest scoop covers Vodafone's roadmap for 2008, including devices that won't even be seen until later in the fall. Some details are still missing and...; Tags: HSDPA, Vodafone Group Plc., Device, Hewlett-Packard Co., Nokia Corp., Palm Inc., Smart Phone, RIM BlackBerry, HP Oak, HP Silver, Nokia Dora, BlackBerry 8110, GPS, Wireless LANs, Handhelds, Smart Phones, Cellular Phones, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware, Matthew Miller; Blog posts 2008-01-05

Why regulations are important: I'm making a trip to Europe next week, landing in Shannon Airport near Limerick Ireland Sunday morning then moving on to London that following Tuesday. In a way, it's like returning home, as I used to live in Limerick and know the Shannon airport and Limerick areas very well. In...; Tags: Vodafone Group Plc., Network, Europe, Regulation, Charge, Net Neutrality, Geneva, Government, Regulations, Cable, Telecommunications, Personal Technology, John Carroll; Blog posts 2007-12-07
German win for closed iPhone contracts: A German court has ruled that Deutsche Telekom has a right to force iPhone buyers into a two-year contract and block them from using it on other networks. The suit was brought by Vodafone. The ruling lifts an injunction previously given Vodafone halting sales of the iPhone...; Tags: U.S., Apple iPhone, Vodafone Group Plc., Network, Verizon Communications Inc., AT&T Wireless, Deutsche Telekom AG, Decision, GSM, Cellular Phones, Networking, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Dana Blankenhorn; Blog posts 2007-12-04
Verizon Wireless to be as open as the iPhone: A few years ago I attended the CTIA show in Orlando and watched a host of Verizon Wireless executives, in matching black outfits, brag about how closed their network was. Now Verizon says it will publish its network specs and allow devices it didn't sell to operate starting...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Vodafone Group Plc., Network, Verizon Communications Inc., Verizon Wireless, Networking, Dana Blankenhorn; Blog posts 2007-11-27
Verizon, Vodafone work toward common platform: Verizon, Vodafone work toward common platformVerizon is everywhereThis would be a huge boon to us verizon users, as one of the main cellphone complaints is the inability to use service in different countries.This comes on the heel of $14.99 DSL for life lockin for verizon internet service. If i could...; Tags: Cellular phones, Verizon Communications Inc., cell phone, Vodafone Group Plc.; Discussion threads 2007-09-20
Vodafone: iPhone impact on Verizon was temporary: Vodafone: iPhone impact on Verizon was temporaryThe NOTwork sucks.VZW has the best brainwashing ad department.Plain and simple. Been with them, done that, have the scars. I'll take AT&T any day for reliable service.VZW.... IT'S THE NOTwork.; Tags: VZW, Vodafone Group Plc., Apple iPhone, Verizon Communications Inc.; Discussion threads 2007-09-19
News to know: Linux; XP SP3; MySpace profits; HTC Advantage unwrapped: Notable headlines:Paula Rooney: Torvalds, Red Hat are no shows at Linuxworld. Novell CEO Calls For New Linux Distro ISV Standard, Praises FSF.Mary Jo Foley: Microsoft confirms Windows XP SP3 pre-beta is in testers' hands. A Microsoft Code Name a Day: Volta. You say SkyDrive, I say LiveDrive. Ed Bott: A confusing...; Tags: Google Inc., Linux, High Tech Computer Corp., Google News, Microsoft Windows XP, Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., MySpace, IBM Corp., Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2007-08-09
Vodafone introduces BlackBerry Curve 8310 in Germany: Vodafone and BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion introduced the BlackBerry Curve 8310 in Germany earlier today.With enhanced, location-specific GPS, the BlackBerry Curve 8310 is available now from Vodafone in Germany for 99,90 Euro (note, about $136.61 U.S.) in combination with a Vodafone Business Kombipaket Zuhause 240.Here are some key features of,...; Tags: BlackBerry Curve 8300; Blog posts 2007-07-31
Vodafone: We're not buying Verizon: Vodafone: We're not buying Verizongood idea, but....well, the spinning off of the FIOS and other parts of verizon from the wireless seems ok on paper. but I see several problems from that happening: 1st problem: the local and internet service would eventually have to be sold to someone, and the...; Tags: Cellular phones, Telecom & Utilities, incompatibility, Verizon Communications Inc., Voda, Vodafone Group Plc.; Discussion threads 2007-07-16
Vodafone: We're not buying Verizon: The Financial Times reports that Vodafone is pondering a $160 billion acquisition of Verizon. Vodafone says yeah right. But a weak dollar could make the deal possible.Welcome to merger Monday.Vodafone said in a statement:Vodafone notes press speculation that it is considering a possible offer for Verizon Communications. Vodafone wishes to...; Tags: Wired & Wireless, Verizon, Telecommunications, Hardware Infrastructure, General; Blog posts 2007-07-16
Vodafone iPhone deal hinges partly on subsidies: Vodafone iPhone deal hinges partly on subsidiesTranslationApple wanted a guaranteed amount of sales money from sale of iPhone, and if actuall units sold did not equal the amount Apple wanted, then Vodaphone would have to make up the difference.I can see why Vodaphone didn't like that kinda deal.; Tags: Sales strategy, Vodafone iPhone, Vodaphone, Vodafone Group Plc.; Discussion threads 2007-06-27
Telecommunications Employees Improve E-Mail and Mobile Working With Messaging Environment: Vodafone employees depend on e-mail to meet their business goals. At Vodafone Ireland, IT administrators planned to move the messaging environment from IBM Lotus Notes to Microsoft Exchange Server 2003. The move was in line with a migration to the Microsoft solution across the whole Vodafone Group. With Quest Software,...; Tags: Vodafone Group Plc., Mobile, Environment, Microsoft Exchange Server, Telecommunications, Messaging, Microsoft Corp., E-mail, E-mail Servers, Groupware, Online Communications, Enterprise Software, Software; Case studies 2007-06-01
This Vodafone pricing model could set the tone for North American Skype-over-handset charges: This Vodafone pricing model could set the tone for North American Skype-over-handset chargesCan you blame them?If users were to use Skype to connect from handset to handset, Vodafone would lose out. Despite the restrictions, this seems like a very good deal for mobile data.; Tags: Pricing, Cellular phones, Vodafone Group Plc., North American Skype-over-handset, pricing model, pricing strategy; Discussion threads 2007-05-01
This Vodafone pricing model could set the tone for North American Skype-over-handset charges: Come June 1, Vodafone UK is launching a pricing model that gives users up to 15MB a day from 85p.Thats about $1.70 U.S. "Pay for the first 0.5MB… and we’ll give you the next 14.5MB for free."Then Vodafone says: "There’s no catch. The first 0.5MB (approximately 20 pages)...; Tags: Providers, General; Blog posts 2007-04-30
Vodafone and Orange are blocking Skype and similar services: Vodafone and Orange are blocking Skype and similar servicesIf the user pays for internet access over wireless...then Vodaphone and Orange have no leg to stand on. It would be the same as a cable internet company blocking the ability to view YouTube videos because they offer an internet TV...; Tags: Cable, Orange PCS, Internet access, Nokia N95, Vodafone Group Plc., Skype Technologies S.A.; Discussion threads 2007-04-25
Vodafone and Orange are blocking Skype and similar services: Red Herring reports that U.K. mobile phone network operators Vodafone and Orangehave begun blocking Skype and other low-cost IP phone services over cellular networks.This policy is being implemented via phones such as the Nokia95, which has built-in VoIP capabilities that have been disabled by both Vodafone and Orange.Obviously, the...; Tags: Skype, General; Blog posts 2007-04-25