Mobile phone news, Apr - Jun 2008

T-Mobile reveals changes

26 June 2008

Changes are to be made to some price plans at T-Mobile as the firm attempts to offer improved services to consumers.

Phone users 'could face extra charges'

16 June 2008

Those using mobile telephones could have to begin to face charges for taking calls, the telecomms commissioner of the European Union has suggested.

'Blackout' on Scotland network

03 June 2008

Part of the mobile telephone network has been hit by poor service in recent times, an operator has revealed.

'Testing' of mobiles on planes taking place

29 May 2008

A number of airliners are testing the use of mobile phones in-flight, according to a new poll.

Fresh security support for mobile firms

23 May 2008

New recommendations have been handed out to mobile phone firms in an attempt to improve security in the sector.

Mobile broadband market 'will grow'

21 May 2008

The mobile broadband market is set to see growth in the years ahead thanks to increased demand from consumers, it has been suggested.

Mobile use 'damaging to children'

19 May 2008

New research has suggested that pregnant women who use mobile telephones may see that their children have worse behaviour than other kids.

Mobiles 'a vital object'

16 May 2008

A survey from IDC and Nortel has found that a high number of consumers rate their mobile telephone more importantly than keys and wallets.

Pin function on mobiles 'can help protect against loss'

14 May 2008

With recent research from CPP indicating that one in five 16 to 24-year-olds have been a victim of mobile phone theft, two experts have offered advice to help people minimise their risk.

T-Mobile revenues 'rise'

09 May 2008

Revenues in the first quarter at T-Mobile UK have risen compared to last year, the firm has confirmed this week.

Premium services 'under microscope'

02 May 2008

A number of mobile telephone services are set to be put under the microscope by regulator PhonepayPlus.

North Wales drivers 'caught on mobiles'

01 May 2008

Many drivers in North Wales are apparently endangering the lives of others and putting themselves at risk, new figures have suggested.

Handset sales 'drop' at Motorola

25 April 2008

Motorola has confirmed that handset sales have fallen during the first three months of 2008.

Sony BMG and Nokia combine

24 April 2008

A new contract has been signed between Sony BMG and Nokia that will see the latter offer music from the record company's roster.

Mobile search 'will be profitable'

18 April 2008

Searching on mobile telephones is likely to become a large aspect of the industry in the years ahead, according to new findings.

Digital music offering from Tesco

17 April 2008

A brand new digital download service has been created by Tesco in the UK in an attempt to compete with iTunes.

'Dual capabilities' with new mobile

14 April 2008

A mobile telephone that can operate on the dual network or dual standby techniques has been released by HKC.

Virgin in deal with Vodafone

09 April 2008

Improved call coverage may become possible on journeys after Virgin Trains and Vodafone UK announced a new deal.

Brits 'are always switched on'

03 April 2008

Many Brits are worried about their mobile telephone connectivity and are scared they will miss calls, a new study has claimed.