Although you may not be familiar with YelloMosquito, chances are you’re totally aware of the business that 22Moo is in. Turns out, the former is simply a division of the latter, which is busy boasting about the Qingbar Gp300. ‘Course, we’ve known that completely wireless head-mounted displays were in the works, but YM is claiming that these unsightly things are the world’s first cordless LCOS video glasses to feature a built-in media player complete with DivX support. Reportedly, users can enjoy getting mocked while watching a 50-inch virtual screen, and they can load up their files via the built-in miniSD slot. If you just can’t resist the urge to relive your Virtual Boy glory days, you can pre-order the December-bound unit now for $299 — otherwise, you’ll be laying down a Benjamin more (or smartly saving a mint) when it ships en masse.
]]>Many people use calling cards to save money on international phone calls. International calling has traditionally been a pretty expensive endeavor, and calling cards offer some relief to the pain of high per-minute charges.
In the past couple of years, other types of international calling services have emerged that can save consumers even more money. A case in point is Packetel’s long distance offering, which offers low per-minute rates from any phone, even a cell phone, with no setup fees or hidden charges.
The service works by providing the user with a personal access number (local) and online account management. The access number can be used on any phone to take advantage of low international calling rates.
TMCnet asked Frank Tam, president at Packetel, to explain some of the differences between the company’s long distance service and traditional calling cards. His points are expanded upon below.
No-PIN Dialing with Trusted Phone Numbers – Using a feature called Trusted Phone Numbers, Packetel’s service allows you to create a speed-dial of sorts to avoid having to dial a PIN when placing international calls. This works when you register your Personal Access Number as a Trusted Phone Number. Then, you can access account features without having to enter your PIN.
Real-time Online Call History – Unlike with traditional calling cards, Packetel’s international calling service provides you with an online account that displays real-time call history. This means no more guessing how many minutes you have left.
Online Phone Book and Quick-Dial Function – Packetel’s international calling service provides two features called Xpress and Quick-Dial Numbers. These are speed-dial numbers you pre-program into your online phone book to enable quick dialing of friends, family and colleagues.
Multiple Calls in One Session – If you are making a series of calls, you can do so without having to start a new session for each call. Packetel’s service also lets you make quick re-dials from within your initial session.
Local Access Number – When you sign up for Packetel’s international calling service, you are assigned a Personal Access Number. This is a number local to your area that you dial to access the long distance service.
Follow Me – Packetel’s service includes Follow Me (call forwarding) functionality so calls can conveniently be forwarded from one number to another.
To learn more about Packetel’s long distance service, please visit the International Calling channel on TMCnet.com, brought to you by Packetel.
Source: http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/international-calling/articles/19049-how-packetels-international-calling-service-differs-from-traditional.htm
]]>NEW YORK, NY (October 23, 2007) Virgin Mobile USA, Inc. and LSSiDATA have launched ListYourself!, an end-user application that enables wireless customers to control their mobile phone listing information in a national directory assistance database.
Virgin Mobile USA’s new ListYourself! service allows its customers to submit their telephone numbers for inclusion in LSSiDATA’s directory assistance database, used by over 60 telephone companies.
“ListYourself! is an exciting new option for Virgin Mobile USA customers to be more accessible to their friends and family members,” said Dan Cipoletti, vice president, Voice Offers, Virgin Mobile USA. “Our customer base is now the first to have this easy, privacy-protected option to quickly enter their contact information on-line into a national directory assistance database in the U.S.”
A growing number of Americans are opting to give up their landlines and use only wireless phones. According to a May 2007 industry estimate from the Yankee Group, ten percent of consumers do not have a landline.
The company has also announced Studio V, a unique mobile content community enabling the creation and sharing of user-generated graphics and ringtones, and rewarding customers for their creativity.
With Virgin Mobile USA’s new Studio V, Virgin Mobile USA customers can upload and edit graphics content – including photographs, designs and other graphics - to make personalized wallpaper; and edit pre-existing audio content to make personalized ringtones. Everything that a Virgin Mobile USA customer uploads to or creates on Studio V to be shared with others in the Virgin Mobile USA community is free of charge.
Customers can choose to submit their content to a private gallery, which is accessible only to the content creator, or to a public gallery which is accessible to other Virgin Mobile USA customers for download, ratings and comments. As an added feature, content creators will earn ten cents for each item purchased, which will be credited to their Virgin Mobile accounts. All content is screened by 9 Track Mind.
Dom Tolli, vice president of Mobile Data Services, Virgin Mobile USA, said, “The ability to upload and share creations is another step in our effort to expand peer-to-peer connections with user-generated content within social networks.” Studio V joins Virgin Mobile USA’s other rewards-based feature, Sugar Mama, which enables customers to earn free air time in exchange for watching online ads.
“Studio V provides the youth market, already consuming ringtones and wallpapers, with the tools to be able to express themselves and download mobile content that is unique to them,” said Josh Barkin, president and CEO of 9 Track Mind.
Source: Virgin Mobile USA, Inc. (www.virginmobileusa.com)
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SAN JOSE, CA (October 17, 2007) Cellfire will provide mobile coupon and discount offers to Nokia consumers. “Open to Anything” NSeries devices by Nokia, including the new N95, will have Cellfire’s discount offer application available on Nokia’s Download! portal to help consumers easily “Download!” savings from major brands throughout the U.S.
“Wanting your cell phone to provide added functionality is a universal trend, and that is what we are providing consumers with Download!” said George Kurtyka, business development manager at Nokia. “Mobile devices are the ultimate convenience utility, so why not have it be your key to great discounts with Cellfire’s easy-to-use mobile coupons.”
With Cellfire available for download on Nokia S60 Smart phones with any GSM SIM card, consumers can find and use valuable deals delivered directly to their wireless handsets. To access Cellfire using their mobile phone, Nokia users can go to the Download! client in the main menu and click on the Cellfire logo to download and automatically install the service. Nokia customers also can download Cellfire’s application to their mobile (http://www.cellfire.com/help/download/?compatible=t) to receive a wide range of mobile coupons for participating national and local merchants. To learn more about Nokia NSeries devices visit: www.nseries.com
“As the world’s largest handset manufacturer, Nokia’s partnership with Cellfire is a victory for consumers nationwide,” said Brent Dusing, CEO, Cellfire. “Everyone likes to save money and now, with Cellfire present on Nokia’s Download! client, consumers can save more when they’re shopping and get more from their Nokia handsets.”
Cellfire delivers savings directly to consumers via their mobile phones, and provides frequently updated discounts specific to their geographic area. Unlike text-based offers, Cellfire’s application-based service enables consumers to easily store, search and use many discounts across multiple merchants and locations.
Source: Cellfire (www.cellfire.com)
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- Taxes:
There are FCC/State/Local charges taxes based on where the call originates. (This is the same tax that appears on your phone bill each month and is calculated on each call.) Normally this is factored into the rate but it can be deducted separately and will be deducted from the value of the card.
- Pay Phone/Cellular Phone Charges:
Nearly all phone card calls originating from a Pay Phone are charged a fee per call. This is required by federal law and the fee typically ranges from $.35 to $.50 per call. This goes to pay Uncle Sam or the owner of the payphone. This amount is deducted in minutes from the card. If your cellular or mobile phone company allows you to call from your mobile phone, there maybe a charge per call fee. Some Cell phone contracts do not allow the use of alternate carriers like phone cards or dial-around services.
- Time based charge:
The actual time you spend online either in units purchased or a time increment in seconds. The time increments vary from 1 second to 5 minutes.
- Connection Fee:
A one off charge for initiating a single call. Each and every time you use the card and your party answers, you will be charged a connection fee which will be deducted from the available minutes. This amount is deducted from the card value either in money or in minutes. If a calling card has a very low per minute rate, the chances are it has either a high connection fee or a surcharge. It is a logical extension that cards with a connection fee are hopeless for short duration phone calls whereas they may be highly effective for long duration calling.
Initial Connection/Weekly/Monthly Service/Maintenance Fees:
Some cards have an initial set up fee. This could be a one off just to get you on the road. Some, however, charge a weekly or monthly fee of around $1.00. This is charged after the first time that the card is used and is deducted in minutes or dollar from the card. Even if you are not using your calling card you may be racking up a charge.
IRVINE, CA (October 31, 2007) Hop-on, Inc., a developer and marketer of wireless phones and accessories, will introduce the new 1883 model GSM phone with GPS capabilities to their line of affordable cellular devices. Hop-on is best known for creating a disposable cell phone.
The new 1883 model will feature a SiRF StarIII GPS chipset and a slim, modern design. The 1883 has a full-color screen, long battery life, gaming capabilities and a 2.0 megapixel camera for photos and video recording. This technology, says Hop-on, will appeal to consumers in America, Europe and emerging markets alike, who are looking for a high-quality GPS standard phone.
Hop-on has recently begun focusing on future patents and technologies as well as the ability to provide effective tracking devices, such as the GPS technology available on the 1883 model GSM phone. The 1883 model’s GPS tracking device is a great tool for both children and elderly adults. If a child is lost, a parent can send an SMS message to ping the phone, and instantly be able to locate their child. The same technology can be used to monitor the locations of teenage children, to ensure their safety as they explore newfound freedoms. The 1883’s GPS technology is also helpful for elderly adults, who may experience slip and fall accidents and need assistance at their exact location as pinpointed by the GPS.
“The 1883 offers the latest in GPS technology for a fraction of the cost of similar phones,” says Hop-on’s President, Peter Michaels. “This particular phone has the ability to track its users easily by sending an SMS message to ping the phone to locate the phone’s user anywhere within the carrier’s network.” Michaels adds with a smile, “It will be a great way for me to keep track of my teenage kids!”
Source: Hop-on (www.hop-on.com)
OVERLAND PARK, KS (October 22, 2007) Sprint has expanded the availability of Unlimited by Boost – the regional flat rate wireless service offered by its Boost Mobile division – to 10 additional U.S. states, based on the success of its launch in California and Texas. Unlimited by Boost offers unlimited local and nationwide long distance calling from a home calling area for a fixed monthly price, which ranges from $45 to $55 depending on location. Customers making or receiving calls outside of their home calling area are charged 15 cents per minute.
As a result of the service and sales expansion, Unlimited by Boost is now available from participating wireless dealers in 12 states including: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. Starting next week, Unlimited by Boost will be offered at 938 Wal-Mart stores in all 12 states. Unlimited by Boost is now sold at participating RadioShack retail store locations in California and Texas, and will include locations in the expansion states starting Nov. 5. Residents can locate their nearest participating wireless dealer offering Unlimited by Boost by calling 1-877-TLK-MORE (855-6673) or online at www.boostmobile.com.
“Our trial of Unlimited by Boost has been well received by value-seeking wireless customers,” said Mark Angelino, president of sales & distribution for Sprint. “With the expansion of additional markets and distribution outlets, we are pleased to make the service available to a much wider audience.”
For a limited time, Boost Mobile is offering the first month of Unlimited by Boost service free of charge with purchase of a new phone, including the Motorola c290 and W385 phones, and with activation of a new account. The suggested retail price for the c290 is $99.99 and $129.99 for the Motorola W385. Starting Nov. 12, Boost Mobile will offer a wireless Web price plan that includes unlimited voice, unlimited text, unlimited picture messaging and unlimited Web browsing for as low as $55 per month depending on market.
Unlimited by Boost customer benefits offered at no additional charge include voicemail, caller ID, call waiting and 3-way calling. Unlimited by Boost is also making it easier for customers to pay for their service. With automatic monthly payment now available online, customers can register a credit card with Unlimited by Boost Customer Care and monthly payments will automatically be deducted on the customer’s monthly anniversary date. Customers can also purchase Unlimited by Boost rechargeable cards to replenish their accounts at participating 7-Eleven stores.
Source: Sprint (www.sprint.com);
BASKING RIDGE, NJ and ATLANTA, GA (October 15, 2007) Mobile banking and payments enabler Firethorn Holdings, LLC and Verizon Wireless have partnered to provide Verizon Wireless customers with the ability to easily interact with their financial institutions using Firethorn’s mobile financial services application.
The relationship provides a unique opportunity for financial institutions assessing their mobile strategies. With Verizon Wireless’ mobile banking offering, powered by Firethorn, customers will be able to access and manage their financial relationships while on-the-go. In addition, Verizon Wireless and Firethorn will team with financial institution partners to conduct marketing and consumer education programs aimed at aiding and encouraging adoption.
Verizon senior vice president of consumer products Jim Straight said, “After carefully researching the marketplace and surveying consumer preferences, we concluded Firethorn will provide a secure, easy-to-use and flexible mobile banking solution that will deliver a superior user experience for our customers. We expect these mobile banking services will be valuable to our customers, paving the way for us to introduce more comprehensive payment capabilities.”
As financial institutions join the Firethorn Network that already includes Wachovia, SunTrust Bank, Regions Financial, BancorpSouth, Synovus among others, Verizon Wireless customers will be able to access these relationships in a simple and secure fashion. Verizon Wireless plans to pre-load the Firethorn application on devices in the future.
“Firethorn’s larger vision is to provide consumers with a safe, secure and consistent access point to their financial information through their ever-present mobile device,” explained Firethorn chairman and chief executive officer Tripp Rackley. “Viewing balances, making transfers and paying bills is the first step. Bringing new and exciting functionality to the mobile handset, such as the ability to view and redeem loyalty points, reload gift cards and perform purchases at the point of sale, including contactless payments, is core to our mobile financial services strategy.”
Source: Verizon Wireless (www.verizonwireless.com)
OGDEN, UT (October 24, 2007) MarketStar recently conducted a market research study, profiling typical retail store associates and learning which brand of mobile phone they personally use, and which brands they generally recommend to end users. The study showed that less than half of sales associates actually recommended the brand of phone they currently own and use.
Top features that customers asked sales associates about included text messaging, camera features, and an MP3 player. Lower rated features included Bluetooth, email and Web navigation. With smartphones, customers based their buying decision on features such as price, ease of use, and size. The study also shows how sales associate behavior varies based on type of retail store and demographics of the associate.
“Because of the highly competitive nature of the wireless industry, understanding the retail store environment is critical for manufacturers seeking an edge,” said Dave Treadway, President and CEO of MarketStar.
MarketStar’s Market Research team provides manufacturers with market insight, such as the findings in this study, to aid them in making effective strategic and tactical decisions.
Source: MarketStar (www.marketstar.com)