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Internet maverick proposes a DIY GSM base station! - May 18, 2009

Blogs Dr Onno Purbo, Indonesia's most prominent information technology advocate, just proposed another "crazy" idea: Do-it-yourself GSM base station! According to him, we could create our own GSM base station and provide ... Read story »

Researchers push for new cell phone safety standards - Sep 17, 2009

Features Scientists studying the effects of cell phone radiation on humans are calling for the FCC to update its standards for what it considers to be a "safe" cell phone. Read story »

Want Internet access? Dial 1-800-BY-ELECTION - Mar 10, 2009

Blogs The US is using the current recession as a basis on which to engage in expansive broadband rollout, as a means in which to compensate for the slowing economy. This is ... Read story »

Samsung debuts iTunes rival for mobile video downloads - Mar 20, 2009

Crave Samsung has launched a virtual store where customers in Europe can buy or rent movies and TV programs and download them to their mobile phones. In its initial rollout phase, the ... Read story »

Free broadband for all - May 2, 2007

Blogs The Government of India is planning to introduce free 2Mbps broadband by 2009 through government-owned telecom operators BSNL and MTNL. Similar to free municipal broadband in some US cities, the idea ... Read story »

CDMA maneuver in Indonesia - Aug 25, 2006

Blogs Over three years ago, CDMA2000 1x was still considered a new kid on the block in Indonesia's telecommunications market due to the high number of GSM subscribers at the time. Today, ... Read story »

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