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In-flight mobile use approved
The use of mobile phones on aeroplanes will no longer by prohibited in Europe, the EU decided last week, although it has emerged that only a few airlines are currently planning to introduce the new measures. According to Chris Haslam of the Times, so far only three of Europe's passenger carriers – BMI, Air France and TAP Air Portgual – have ordered the system which will allow customers to use their mobiles while in the air. However, ...
Friday, 29th June 2007 - by Editorial Team
Vodafone trials music downloads pilot
Mobile phone company Vodafone has initiated a trial with Groove Mobile to provide access to a catalogue of music. The trial will offer mobile phone users access to Sony BMG's music catalogue via over-the-air downloads. Vodafone customers will be able to send short SMS codes to receive music downloads of their favourite artists without incurring high charges. Ray De Silva, strategic business dev... Read the full story »
Wednesday, 27th June 2007 - by Editorial Team
Mobile internet has become "a practical reality"
More mobile users are using their phones to access online services as mobile internet continues its transition from "glitchy gimmick" to user-friendly resource, it has been claimed. According to the Times, the huge improvement in mobile handsets has helped to make using phones to browse the internet more appealing, while website designers have also enhanced their services to incorporate... Read the full story »
Tuesday, 26th June 2007 - by Editorial Team
Court ruling a blow to mobile firms
The allocation of third generation mobile licences to firms should not be subject to VAT, a court has ruled. According to the ruling from the European Court of Justice, the activity is not economic and therefore should not be subject to EU taxes. However, mobile firms such as Vodafone Group, O2 and T-Mobile claim to recover millions with regard to VAT charges which they state they paid when they... Read the full story »
Tuesday, 26th June 2007 - by Editorial Team
Vodafone cuts mobile internet prices
Network provider Vodafone has announced its intention to reduce prices for its mobile broadband service. The company will launch three new price plans aimed at a variety of different consumers as part of the tariff-cutting exercise, Netimperative.com reports. Offering monthly access at a flat rate of £25, the Mobile Broadband plan will also allow travelling customers to use a 24-hour flat r... Read the full story »
Monday, 25th June 2007 - by Editorial Team
Young people 'cannot live without mobiles'
The true extent of the attachment of the UK's young adults to their mobile phones has been revealed by a new survey. Produced by Carphone Warehouse in conjunction with the London School of Economics, the Mobile Life 2007 report states that the majority of the nation's young people would rather give up alcohol, sex, chocolate, tea and coffee than live without their phone for a month. The survey f... Read the full story »
Monday, 25th June 2007 - by Editorial Team
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