iPhone to Get 3G Tethering

Apple and AT&T are working on a plan to tether the iPhone to your computer. All that means is the already stretched and overloaded AT&T 3G network will feel the strain, but at the same time be the route to doubling or even tripling capacity. I've tethered my Nokia E71 and N95 using Joikuspot on … Read more

2008 Fierce VoIP 15 Announced

Doug Mohney did a heck of a job this year in picking the Fierce 15 for 2008. After reading through the individual summaries of the different companies I can readily see how he (and his team) at Fierce did a lot of sorting and sifting to come to the conclusions they made in picking the … Read more

AT&T Strikes Deal To Embed 3G

This is a huge move that will likely pay dividends in 2009, as Lenovo and AT&T, along with Ericsson are joining together to cut the cost of embedded 3G cards in laptops. I expect that this deal will likely be replicated by the likes of Samsung, Asus and Acer as well as see AT&T begin … Read more

AT&T Strikes Deal To Embed 3G

This is a huge move that will likely pay dividends in 2009, as Lenovo and AT&T, along with Ericsson are joining together to cut the cost of embedded 3G cards in laptops. I expect that this deal will likely be replicated by the likes of Samsung, Asus and Acer as well as see AT&T begin … Read more

Consumer Guide For WiMax Now Out

Pal Paul Kapustka has his second WiMax report out and it’s a goodie. It’s a consumers’ guide to WiMax. From Paul: – What the technology called “WiMax” is, and how it differs from home broadband services like DSL and cable modem, or cellular wireless data – How its ability to keep users connected while mobile … Read more

A Friend Moves Onward and Upward

Long time IDC VoIP Analyst, Will Stofega won’t be on the VoIP beat any more there. He’s moved up to lead the Mobile Device Technology and Trends Research at IDC. Rebecca Swenson, who has been on Will’s team at IDC, takes over on VoIP, Congrats to both!

Recession Survival Guide from Esme Vos

One of the brightest bloggers I know is recovering attorney turned expert on WiFi, working at home and travel is Esme Vos. Her practical side comes through as she highlights 10 tips to survival in our challenging economic times. What’s warm to see is how she highlights two companies Working Anywhere loves, Truphone and MaxRoam. … Read more

Michael Robertson Chides Ebay

In his weekly Michael’s Minute, my down the beach neighbor and friend Michael Robertson chides Skype for being implicit in the China snooping matter caused by Skype partner TOM. The concept Michael points out as being so wrong is called “implied consent” and it basically means that by not taking steps to prevent something from … Read more