July 18, 2008

Long awaited day has finally arrived – many of the big name wireless providers are finally cutting the exorbitant fees usually charged for early terminations and cancellations.

July 17, 2008

Given the sheer number of different cell phones and mobile devices on the market today, choosing the right one can be difficult for consumers. WMUR 9 offers several different tips to help you choose the right device for you, so that you can make sure you get maximum efficiency at an affordable price.

July 16, 2008

It can if you live in San Francisco, according to the New York Times. In one of the most ambitious steps towards reducing the parking problem, San Francisco intends to test six thousand metered parking spaces that will, through a wireless sensor, be able to tell drivers which parking spots are available at any given moment.

July 14, 2008

UPI reveals that people living in Canada are receiving warnings from the Toronto Public Health department to limit the amount of time their children spend on the cell phones, due to increasing health concerns.

EU Approves In-Flight Cell Phone Use

The European Union has approved in-flight cell phone use for all of its 27 member nations. Under the new rules, phones usage will fall under the same rules as regular electronics meaning passengers can’t yak on their phones during takeoff and landings. In addition, the flight crew can disable phone usage at any time.

An on-board base station will relay phone signals to either a satellite or ground towers. The EU says the signals are completely safe and won’t interfere with flight navigation systems.

However passengers in the aircraft will have to keep their mobiles switched off during landing and take off for safety reasons. Passengers can turn it on after the aircraft reaches a height of 3,000 feet. At this altitude even other electronic devices such as portable music players and laptops can be used.

EU further said that the system is capable to make 12 calls at a time.

So far the United States Federal Aviation Administration has no plans on allowing in-flight cell phone usage which brings up an interesting sticking point..

(April 8, 2008)

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