Wireless networking and Mobile Phones

Nokia to Pull out of Japanese Handset Market(PC World)
PC World - The world’s largest cell phone maker is pulling out of one of the world’s biggest cellular markets. Nokia said on Thursday that it will stop developing handsets for NTT DoCoMo and Softbank Mobile, effectively ending a push that began five years ago when Nokia re-entered the Japanese market with the launch of 3G services here.

HTC’s Real IPhone Rival Stands Up: the Touch HD(PC World)
PC World - High Tech Computer (HTC), the world’s largest maker of smartphones that use Microsoft’s Windows Mobile software, launched the Touch HD handset in Taipei on Wednesday, a 3.8-inch touchscreen mobile phone that more closely matches up to the iPhone 3G.

EU nations back plans to limit text message prices abroad(AFP)

AFP - EU telecommunications ministers backed plans Thursday to limit the price of sending text messages by mobile phone while abroad in the European bloc.

Nokia to Cease Sales in Japan(PC Magazine)
PC Magazine - Nokia, the world’s biggest mobile phone maker, said on Thursday it will stop selling mobile phones in Japan except for its luxury Vertu brand after struggling to expand its presence.

OTE telecom net profit up 30 pct in 3Q(AP)
AP - Greece’s largest telecoms company OTE said Wednesday its net profit increased 30 percent in the third quarter due to a strong performance in its mobile phone units.