California texting tax: What we know about the proposal
A proposal this week by a California commission to impose a "texting tax" has raised more questions than answers. Here's what we know so far:
Consumer & Gadgets
Dec 14, 2018
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Tiny African start-ups draw interest after slow start
African high-tech startups are minuscule compared with their US and European peers but they are finally gaining momentum and attention in some of the world's most promising economies.
Business
May 23, 2018
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Attackers can make it impossible to dial emergency services
It's not often that any one of us needs to dial 911, but we know how important it is for it to work when one needs it. It is critical that 911 services always be available – both for the practicality of responding to emergencies, ...
Security
Jan 5, 2017
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Poor cell phone coverage creates a 'mobile divide'
If you live on the wrong side of the tracks, you may also be on the wrong side of the "mobile divide," where poor cell phone service may limit your economic opportunities.
Telecom
May 4, 2016
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Don't chuck that old mobile phone, there's gold in there
In Australia there are many more mobile services in use than there are people.
Other
Feb 19, 2016
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No more fee: T-Mobile's new phone-upgrade program explained (Update)
T-Mobile is revamping its phone-upgrade program by eliminating a $10-a-month charge for the most popular phones.
Telecom
Jun 25, 2015
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Nokia turns to Q1 profit but networks division is a concern
Buoyed by strong overall sales, Nokia made a net profit of 177 million euros ($195 million) in the first quarter from a loss a year earlier, but its shares plummeted more than 10 percent Thursday over a weak performance at ...
Business
Apr 30, 2015
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Cell phone 'bill shock' warnings can leave consumers worse off, says new study
Policies that push cellphone carriers to alert customers when they're about to exceed their plan limit are supposed to make things better for consumers.
Economics & Business
Mar 26, 2015
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Reports: Google planning to sell wireless phone service
Google is planning to sell wireless phone service directly to consumers using the networks of Sprint and T-Mobile, according to reports published Wednesday.
Telecom
Jan 22, 2015
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WhatsApp adds messaging from Web
The popular mobile messaging application WhatsApp, acquired by Facebook last year for nearly $22 billion, unveiled a new service Wednesday for sending messages from a Web browser.
Software
Jan 21, 2015
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