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No 4G in the UK until 2013…at the Earliest

Ofcom, the UK's regulator for the telecommunications industry, issued an update on its plans for the auctioning off of the 800 MHz and 2.6 GHz spectrum bands. These are the frequencies that will be used for the delivery of 4G services. There has already been one consultation on the auction of the frequencies but based on the responses received, Ofcom

AT&T Buys T-Mobile: Good For Anyone?

A few hours ago the news broke that AT&T has agreed to purchase rival mobile carrier T-Mobile for $39 billion.  As that news sinks in the big question becomes - is it good for consumers?  AT&T says that the U.S. wireless industry is “one of the most fiercely competitive in the world, and will remain so after this deal.” I

Marriage & Cell Carriers

The air is electric with heady excitement. The big day has finally arrived. “This one will be nirvana!” you tell yourself. As you enter the doors and walk down the isle, there she is waiting at the altar, all decked out in a one-use dress. Your heart races with anticipation. There’s your dream -- waiting there for you, with a

Smart Phone Critical Mass

The smartphone is a concept and an evolving device that has been around for a few years, though until now mass consumer adoption has been slow. The introduction of the iPhone in June 2007 marked a radical improvement in smartphone interface design, usability and device capabilities. The iPhone caused a big upheaval in the then somewhat sleepy cell phone market.

GNC-2010-05-28 #579 Where is the Gremlin

I swear if it is not one thing it is another. You will get the low down mid-show, but I am batting a thousand here the last couple of shows. Feel like a total Rookie.. I am being tested and reminded that no mater what you do the machines have a mind of their own from time to time.. It's

Talking to Phone Customers Before they go Over in Minutes… What a Great Idea!

Yes, there was sarcasm in the title. But the FCC proposed a really is a great idea. Tell people when they are about to hit their limits. I remember when I got my first overage bill. It was $130 more than expected. While I was a bit perturbed, I understood and paid it off. Definitely took a hit in my pocketbook.

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GNC-2008-02-01

Lots of great commentary and listener feedback. We are almost at the point where we can do a listener feedback show.. Just kidding thanks for being a great audience. Sponsors: Special Promotion code 20% off on 1 Year Shared Hosting Plans use Godaddy Code Todd20 [Save 10% off on any order at GoDaddy.com!] Use Code Todd [Try GoToMeeting free for