RIM launches White BlackBerry Bold 9900 smartphone in Korea
Research In Motion (RIM) has launched the BlackBerry Bold 9900 smartphone in pure white for the Korean market. The new smartphone will be available for pre-order from SK Telecom’s authorized BlackBerry smartphone retailers starting 20 December ahead of in-store availability, which is expected by the end of December. Starting 20 December, the first 2,000 customers [...]
Play introduces Samsung C6712
Polish mobile operator Play added the Samsung C6712 to its portfolio. The dual-Sim phone allows users to separate private calls from business ones. The prices start at PLN 1 for all plans and maximum prices according to selected tariffs are as follows: Mix – PLN 409, Stan Darmowy – PLN 349, All Inclusive – PLN [...]
Meditel introduces iPad 2
Moroccan operator Meditel has introduced the iPad 2 with two subscription plans for new customers and two for existing ones. The first comes with one year of free connection, rising to MAD 150 a month thereafter, and no tie-in period. The tablets cost MAD 7,990 for the 16 GB version, MAD 8,990 for the 32 [...]
Telefonica Slovakia starts Smartphone Mania
Telefonica Slovakia started a promotion to give away hundreds of smartphones. The competition is open for everybody, not just customers of Telefonica. The condition is to become a fan of O2 on Facebook, register on the game application and get clues to help guess when and where the smartphones will be given away. Smartphones will [...]
TIM Italia offers prizes for top-ups
TIM Italia is running a competition until 31 August under which customers receive prizes each time they make a top-up. “TIM Top-up and Win” is dedicated to all pre-paid customers: every time a minimum top-up of EUR 10 is made, a certain level is reached. There are two levels: silver (for top-ups less than EUR [...]
Facebook introduces mobile messaging app
Facebook has launched a new mobile messaging application. An extension of Facebook messages, the app allows users to send messages to contacts on Facebook and in the mobile’s phone book through notifications and texts. All conversations, whether text, e-mail or chat, are grouped together to see the full history of conversations with contacts. In addition [...]
Viva Bahrain launches SMS news service
Viva Bahrain has announced the launch of an SMS news service in partnership with news channel Zajil Press. As a special launch promotion, customers who sign up for the service in July will receive it free of charge for 30 days. Subscribers receive an SMS or two every morning with the day’s press headlines, as [...]
Asiacell launches mobile health service
Iraqi operator Asiacell announced the launch of its Mobile Health content download and SMS service, which is now available to prepaid and postpaid subscribers. The Mobile Health SMS service offers subscribers useful information on health practices, in addition to the latest updates on specific health topics of their choice. Topics include women’s health, men’s health, [...]
Telefonica to Include Electronic ID in SIM Cards in Spain
Telefonica is developing a system that will enable its customers to store their electronic ID (eDNI) data on the SIM card of their mobile phones. This new system will save the eDNI data on the smart card, which can then be used to access web pages that require identification using a personal identity number. Telefonica’s [...]