Mobile phone news, Jul - Sep 2008

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European mobile phone plans criticised by UK regulators

25 September 2008

Plans to cut the cost of cross-border calls for mobile phone users in Europe have been criticised by regulators in the UK.

European Commission to regulate text prices

24 September 2008

The European Commission has announced plans to regulate the cost of sending text messages from mobile phones while abroad.

Mobile phones 'can be powerful learning aids'

19 September 2008

Mobile phones could act as "powerful" learning aids in schools, according to researchers at Nottingham University.

Mobile phone users lose 56,000 handsets in taxis

17 September 2008

Almost 56,000 mobile phones have been found in the back seats of taxis in London over the last six months, according to research from Credant Technologies.

Post Office mulling over mobile phones

16 September 2008

Following the success of its broadband and home phone offerings, the Post Office is reported to be considering a move into mobile phones.

Vodafone mobile ad banned

12 September 2008

A radio advert for a Vodafone mobile phone package offering unlimited calls, text messages and internet access has been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority.

Mobile phone customers 'switching to pay as you go deals'

11 September 2008

In an effort to save money on their mobile phone bills, consumers are switching their contract deals to pay as you go tariffs, new research suggests.

Glasgow subway commuters to get mobile phone coverage

10 September 2008

Commuters travelling on Glasgow's underground train network will soon be able to use their mobile phones while on platforms.

BBC iPlayer comes to Nokia mobiles

08 September 2008

Mobile phone users with Nokia handsets will soon be able to download and watch their favourite BBC programmes on the go.

Mobile phones 'could act as Oyster cards'

03 September 2008

Commuters in London could soon be able to use their mobile phone as a method of payment on the Tube, O2 has claimed.

Vodafone accused of 'blatant dishonesty'

02 September 2008

Vodafone has been accused of misleading its customers over their contract terms after putting up minimum call charges by 25%.

Consultation launched on mobile phone market

01 September 2008

A consultation has been launched by Ofcom to examine the mobile phone market in the UK and improve the services being offered to customers.

European Commission warns of mobile overcharging

29 August 2008

The European Commission has raised concerns over the charging structures being adopted by some of the continent's mobile phone operators.

Asda Mobile cuts pay as you go call costs

22 August 2008

Asda Mobile has announced that customers on its pay as you go (PAYG) tariff will see their call costs cut, potentially saving them £2.38 billion a year.

Vodafone puts up call charges

19 August 2008

Vodafone has announced plans to raise its minimum call charges by 25% next month, resulting in higher mobile phone bills for its contract customers.

Mobile phone connections 'on the increase'

14 August 2008

The number of mobile phone connections serving UK consumers has risen as more people use mobiles to call, text and access the internet, figures from Ofcom reveal.

RIM to release new BlackBerry

11 August 2008

Research in Motion (RIM) is to release a new version of its BlackBerry mobile phone later this month, it has been confirmed.

Ryanair to launch in-flight mobile phone service

08 August 2008

Low cost airline Ryanair has said it hopes to launch an in-flight mobile phone service next week, allowing passengers to use their mobile phones while flying.

Mobile phones seen as 'status symbols'

01 August 2008

British consumers feel compelled to buy the latest mobile phones because they act as "status symbols" and "fashion accessories", it has been suggested.

Mobile internet growth 'hampered by billing confusion'

31 July 2008

Mobile phone users are reluctant to access the internet using their handsets because they fear they will be hit by large bills, it has been suggested.



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