Last updated: Wednesday, 24 February 2010

Telecoms News

Mobile money transfers for India in Nokia pilot

At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona last week, Nokia announced its Nokia Money initiative that allows payments to be made using a mobile phone.

Apple is recession-proof as profits soar

Technology giant Apple has posted a 50% increase in profit for the first quarter of its 2010 fiscal year to 26 December 2009, proving that some businesses are recession-proof.

Costa Rica opens up state-run mobile phone market

Costa Rica is to open up its mobile telecoms market after 40 years of state-ownership – a condition of its Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) with the US.

Martin & Co launch mobile QR code technology

The Cambridge-based branch of lettings agency Martin & Co has launched a new mobile technology scheme that helps tenants search for property.

Apple braced as Google launches Nexus One

Google has launched its first branded mobile phone – the Nexus One – which will be sold through its new web store with the aim of “accelerating innovation on mobile products.”

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