Wireless networking and Mobile Phones

China text-messages millions on typhoon(AP)

AP - With Typhoon Kaemi roaring toward China’s crowded southeast, Dr. Yang was sealing his apartment windows against the pounding rain when his cell phone buzzed to life.

Edward C. Baig: Personal Tech - Disney Mobile family cellphone service helps parents keep track of kids(USATODAY.com)
USATODAY.com - Your kids would love a cellphone. In exchange, they promise to clean their room and do their homework. You’re happy to give them one - especially for safety reasons, provided they don’t rack up excess text messaging and other charges.

Sierra Wireless reports strong second-quarter earnings, new products coming(Canadian Press)
Canadian Press - VANCOUVER (CP) - Sierra Wireless Inc. (TSX:SW) reported a sharp increase in second-quarter profits beating analyst expectations and the company’s own guidance Thursday helped by the growing popularity of its wireless network cards.

Mitec narrows net loss in Q4 to$4.4M from$11.5M(Canadian Press)
Canadian Press - MONTREAL (CP) - Mitec Telecom Inc. (TSX:MTM), a maker of wireless communications products, cut its fourth-quarter net losses Friday but generated lower revenues and said it may seek a refinancing and could divest some assets as part of a looming restructuring.