Archive for January 3rd, 2009

The iPhone 3G Unlock Chart: Will Your Carrier Work? (PC World)

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PC World – Online forums have been filling up with the cries of iPhone 3G users worldwide.

HK stock index up 4.6 pct in first session of 2009 (AP)

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AP – Hong Kong stocks jumped 4.6 percent in their first session of 2009, led by Chinese telecom companies after the central government approved licenses for next generation mobile phone services.

Nokia CEO to favor profit over sales targets: report (Reuters)

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Reuters – Nokia will focus on profit development amid a falling cell phone market in which many competitors are cutting prices, Chief Executive Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo told the Financial Times.

China Mobile soars after 3G approval; pushes HSI up (Reuters)

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Reuters – China Mobile (0941.HK), the world’s top wireless carrier, jumped more than 3 percent on Friday, helping extend gains in the broader market, after China approved the issuance of licenses for next generation (3G) mobile networks.

China to start awarding 3G mobile phone licences: state media (AFP)

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AFP – China on Wednesday agreed to start awarding long-awaited third-generation mobile phone licences, state media reported, in a move that was expected to help battle an economic slowdown.

China approves long-delayed 3G mobile licenses (AP)

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AP – China’s Cabinet said Wednesday it has approved licenses for next-generation mobile phone services in a long-delayed step that is expected to trigger billions of dollars in equipment sales.

China's 3G rollout sets off sales scramble (AP)

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AP – China is starting a long-delayed introduction of third-generation mobile phone service, setting off a politically charged scramble by foreign and Chinese equipment makers for up to $41 billion in orders.

India Postpones Auction of 3G Spectrum (PC World)

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PC World – India has postponed to Jan. 30, 2009, the auction of 3G spectrum to give potential bidders more time to study bid documents and rules for the auction, a government agency said Tuesday.

Walmart Sells iPhone, But AT&T Offers $99 Price (NewsFactor)

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NewsFactor – Walmart began selling Apple’s iPhone 3G at nearly 2,500 of its stores on Sunday. The news came just before AT&T announced Monday that it will sell refurbished iPhone 3Gs for just $99.