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Articles tagged with: Sms
Standards Based Solution for Voice and SMS Services Over LTE Announced
A gang of telecoms companies have jointly defined the preferred way to ensure the smooth introduction and delivery of voice and sms services on Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks worldwide. The companies involved are AT&T, Orange, Telefonica, TeliaSonera, Verizon, Vodafone, Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, Nokia Siemens Networks, Nokia, Samsung and Sony Ericsson. more
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SMS Growth and New Applications Will Shake Up SMSC Competition
Mobile messaging provides a key revenue stream for mobile operators around the globe and despite the maturity of the market, it will continue to see good growth over the next five years, according to the findings of a ABI Research study. more
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Microsoft Expands Windows Live SMS Availability
MACH has announced the renewal of its relationship with Microsoft, and will extend the coverage of Microsoft's Windows Live mobile messaging services. Under the terms of the extended agreement, MACH will roll out Windows Live sms services in new markets, alongside established markets in Europe and the Middle East. more
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Feds weigh cell phone ban for bus, truck drivers
Safety investigators told federal regulators three years ago that it was dangerous for bus drivers to talk on cell phones while driving and recommended a ban. more
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Auto industry supports ban on texting in cars
An auto industry trade group says it supports a ban on texting and using hand-held cell phones while driving in advance of next week's major government summit on distracted driving. more
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Philippines Reconsiders Tax on Text Messages
Just over a week after the Philippine politicians approved plans for a tax on text messages, the measure is to be subjected to an investigation following strong public opposition. The measure had been approved by the House of Representatives. more
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RU kidding - "txtspeak" has no impact on children's spelling ability
Parents, get ready to say OMG and watch your teens roflol.
This will prolly comes as a bit of a shock to UR system, but findings from a
group of University of Alberta researchers show that language commonly used in
instant messaging has no effect on your child's spelling abilities. If anything,
says study author Connie Varnhagen, using language variations commonly used in
instant messaging and texting is actually a good sign.
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Graphic British text messaging safety video is an Internet hit
A graphic British public service announcement about the dangers of sending text messages while driving has become an Internet hit and sparked debate around the world. more
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Open Wide - Dentists Urge Patents to Stop Texting During Treatment
Dentists are complaining that too many of their patients are trying to send text messages while receiving dental treatment. A survey by the Chicago Dental Society found that four out of five dentists reported problems with texting patients. more
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Je t'aime: French text msgs now divorce evidence
Unfaithful spouses in France beware: Passionate text messages sent to mistresses and lovers can now be used as evidence against you in a divorce. more
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