June 10, 2004 articles

3G data card from Novatel approved

Jun 10 2004 - 03:59 PM ET | 3G, Data
Gigaom notes that Novatel got FCC approval on their new 3G Wireless PC Card. The Merlin U520 Wireless PC Card Modem was developed jointly with Lucent and should enable download speeds of up to 384 kbps. This card will be...

Cingular closes customer privacy hole

Jun 10 2004 - 02:36 PM ET | Cingular
Thanks to customer outcry, Cingular Wireless has ended a program [subscription] where customers could access their information more easily. Between June 8th and 10th, you could access any Cingular customer's account info by providing just their phone number and zip...

Verizon Wireless launches pay as you go

Jun 10 2004 - 02:13 PM ET | Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless today introduced a pay as you go service that offers flat-rate pricing without the need of a contract. Several other carriers, including AT&T Wireless and T-Mobile USA, offer similar services. The Kyocera KX414 is the first phone to...

Nokia to launch multiple phones, including flip

Jun 10 2004 - 02:11 PM ET | Nokia
Reuters reports that Nokia is poised to launch up to five new handsets, including two flip-phones (a big deal for typical candy-bar design centered Nokia). The new hardware should be announced next week--at that time MobileTracker will have full coverage....

Vodafone / Verizon relationship trouble coming

Jun 10 2004 - 12:06 PM ET | Verizon Wireless, Vodafone
The Wall Street Journal today reports [subscription] that the relationship between Vodafone and Verizon Wireless is now being tested. Vodafone owns a huge chunk of Verizon Wireless (44.4%), and now the option of forcing Verizon Wireless to pay $10 billion...

MPx220 launch press release leaked

Jun 10 2004 - 11:59 AM ET | Motorola
The Motorola MPx220, a phone that everyone knows is coming, but no one wants to announce, looks to be here any day. A website is claiming to have the full-text press release, which usually means it's very close to launch....