January 7, 2005 articles

Verizon Wireless VCAST, 3G media streaming

Jan 07 2005 - 02:00 PM ET | 3G, CES, Data, Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless today announced VCAST, the nation's first 3G multimedia service for consumers. Starting February 1st, VCAST will use EV-DO to deliver high-resolution video, 3D games and music right to mobile phones. bq. For $15.00 monthly access in addition to...

Motorola shows off iTunes phone

Jan 07 2005 - 12:41 PM ET | Motorola
Motorola executive Ron Garriques showed off an un-named Motorola phone with iTunes on board. Ron was giving a speech at CES and was vague on details, but here's what we do know: * Uses the interface of the recent iPod...

NTT DoCoMo demos phone with flat panel speaker

Jan 07 2005 - 01:33 AM ET | DoCoMo
NTT DoComo today announced the world's first mobile phone with a flat panel speaker. The LCD display on DoCoMo's mova N506iS also serves as a speaker: bq. The flat panel speaker emits sound by sending vibrations throughout the entire display...

Virgin Mobile USA IPO

Jan 07 2005 - 12:26 AM ET | Virgin Mobile
The Wall Street Journal is reporting [paid subscription req.] on page A1 today that an IPO is in the works at Virgin Mobile USA. The company is a joint venture (50/50) between Sprint and Virgin Group. Details are scarce: bq....