Lawmakers debate iPhone-like exclusivity deals, wireless contract disputes

Lawmakers debated whether or not states should continue to have the right to resolve disputes between customers and wireless carriers, exclusivity deals for devices, roaming rules and other issues…

Why new legislation against SMS makes no sense

Two U.S. senators recently introduced a bill to crack down on unsolicited text messages; leaving mobile marketers wondering just what effect this proposed legislation will have on mobile marketing ecosystem on the rise.

Samsung’s TouchWiz follows lead of iPhone, BlackBerry

Samsung Mobile is working with Yahoo, Google and AccuWeather.com to introduce a new set of rich connected mobile applications that will run on Samsung’s lineup of TouchWiz touchscreen phones.

Are Mobile Web Browsers Limiting Mobile Search?

Mobile search is an integral aspect of mobile marketing in many respects, but still, mobile browsers inhibit the use due to their core design.

Choose wisely: Mobile application or Web site?

According to the Interactive Advertising Bureau’s 2008 report, accessing the Web and downloading are the No. 2 and No. 3 activities, respectively, performed on mobile phones – only behind text messaging. The same report states…

Forrester: Interactive Marketing To Grow 11% To $25.6 Billion in 2009

Forrester Research predicts that interactive marketing spending will hit $25.6 billion this year — up 11% from $23.1 billion in 2008, despite being flat, as marketers shift money from traditional media to digital channels.

Report: US mobile revenue tops $10 billion

According to a new report from Chetan Sharma Consulting mobile data revenue topped $10 billion in the US during Q1 2009. The report finds that nearly 66% of US mobile subscribers are using some kind of non-voice service during the research period. Also for the first time, mobile subscription rates in the US topped 90%.

FCC issues carrier requirements for number portability, VoIP

The Federal Communications Commission today adopted two requirements for wireless carriers intended to benefit and protect consumers.

Consumer demand for mobile video content remains strong: QuickPlay

Mobile television and video services will continue to grow at a steady pace, with the most popular categories being news, sports and music, according to a study by QuickPlay Media.

More 3G mobile networks come to India with MTNL and Alcatel-Lucent

There were several 3G announcements for the Indian market today – all connected with Alcatel-Lucent. The city of Mumbai will be seeing long awaited 3G service from Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) in assocation with Alcatel-Lucent.

Motorola Signs Frame Agreement With China Mobile

Motorola signs one-year frame agreement with China Mobile with a projected shipment and services value estimated to be $310 million.

Consumer mobile advertising awareness on the rise: Brightkite

Handset users are more aware of mobile advertising, with 38 percent recalling seeing an advertisement on their device, according to a Mobile Advertising study by Brightkite.