Archive for May, 2009

Skyfire: Mobile Flash-enabled Browser

May 27th, 2009 | Category: Satellite Phones

Skyfire, a new mobile web browser, enables anyone with a Windows Mobile or supported Symbian S60 device to enjoy a richer internet using Flash 10 and Silverlight 2.0.

With Flash, you can get your YouTube and Hulu on a handset. Skyfire’s CEO, Nitin Bhandari (above), demos the mobile browser.
It features a customizable RSS feed. You [...]

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FierceWireless Top 15 List

May 20th, 2009 | Category: Satellite Phones

Every year FierceWireless editors evaluate hundreds of the most innovative and smart emerging companies in the wireless industry. Their final selection–the top 15–are listed here as part of the FierceWireless’ annual Fierce 15 list.

Alianza
AnyData
Apisphere
Autonet
Camiant

CellCast
DigitalBridge
Global Wireless Solutions
Isabella Products
Myxer

Nextivity
Open Range Communications
Spectrum Bridge
Transverse
VeriWave

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Sprint Gets MiFi Mobile Hotspot

May 13th, 2009 | Category: Satellite Phones

Novatel’s battery-powered mobile router, introduced by Verizon a few days ago, now has competition from Sprint, reports Engadet.
According to Sprint, its MiFi 2200 unit will be the first in the US to support MiFi’s GPS capabilities, allowing users to take advantage of select location and mapping applications. It enables users to connect up [...]

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Internet Access: Fundamental Human Right

May 06th, 2009 | Category: Satellite Phones

A European Commissioner has proclaimed Internet access as a fundamental human right:

The new rules recognise explicitly that Internet access is a fundamental right such as the freedom of expression and the freedom to access information. The rules therefore provide that any measures taken regarding access to, or use of, services and applications must respect the [...]

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