Despite the complaints, some customers prefer subsidies and ETFs30 June 2008For those in the US who oppose early-termination fees, I have two words: iPhone 2.0. The retail price of the 3G version of the iPhone will start at… Read more |
Semantics of openness teeming with contradictions09 June 2008The meaning of "open" is in the eye of the beholder. Clearly the mobile communications industry is opening up to new ideas, business models, device… Read more |
3G iPhone to arrive amid slacking demand and falling prices06 May 2008Will the sophomore version of Apple's iPhone turn around softening demand for the iconic device? asks Tammy Parker. The iPhone is now about 10 months… Read more |
700MHz surprises may still be in store09 April 2008Some companies playing their 700MHz plans close to the vest, observes Tammy Parker. It was easy to predict the technology and business paths that… Read more |
Will they or won't they?03 April 2008Tammy Parker says that not even Telus knows for sure. Rumors have been circulating for months that Canadian iDEN and CDMA network operator Telus is… Read more |
Hello Moto25 March 2008Motorola may be a good buy for the right acquirer, writes Tammy Parker. HelloMoto may morph into Goodbye Moto if Motorola's investors have their way.… Read more |
The political mobile minefield27 February 2008Polarised stances are driving internet access proposals, says Tammy Parker. Mobile and wireless internet access continues to be a political minefield,… Read more |
Counting the bricks in the garden wall21 January 2008Tammy Parker looks for signs that the walled garden is crumbling. Wasn't the walled garden supposed to have crashed down by now? For sure, mobile… Read more |
The writing on the 4G wall09 January 2008Tammy Parker ponders Verizon and open networks. Considerable skepticism greeted Verizon Wireless' announcement that it will "open" its network to… Read more |
US operators do a good job but there's room for improvement14 November 2007US mobile operators are under increasing criticism from consumers and regulatory authorities regarding their business practices. While I think the US… Read more |

