Archive for June, 2008

Verizon Revamps 3G Overage Plan(PC World)

Monday, June 30th, 2008

Verizon Revamps 3G Overage Plan(PC World)
PC World - Verizon has tweaked the cost of exceeding its 3G service plan caps each month in a good way, making it easier for customers to avoid enormous bills.

Subsidy Puts Apple’s iPhone Margin Above 50 Percent(NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - Two weeks ago, Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced the much-anticipated iPhone 3G. Now iSuppli is sharing how much it costs Apple to build the mobile device — and the company’s profit.

Canadian iPhone 3G Service Plans Require 3-Year Contract(TechWeb)
TechWeb -InformationWeek- Rogers said there would be no unlimited data plans, and prices range from$60 to$115 a month.

Nokia N78 Hits U.S. Market(TechWeb)
TechWeb -InformationWeek- The smartphone packs 3G capabilities, integrated Wi-Fi, assisted GPS, and an FM transmitter.

Sony Ericsson issues profit warning for 2Q(AP)
AP - Mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson warned Friday that it will just break even in the second quarter as worsening market conditions cut into sales.

Quarter of EU homes use mobile phones only: survey(Reuters)

"TheReuters - A quarter of European Union householdssurveyed by the bloc’s executive body have turned their backson fixed lines in favor of mobile phones, with a fifth nowmaking calls over the Internet.