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Last but certainly not least, the PhoneDog himself chimes in every once in a while with some obscure news and interesting reads.

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FCC demands that your call records stay safe

After speculation arose about the handling of call records by data brokers, the FCC required that numerous U.S. telecom carriers provide their security practices and uses of caller records.  The FCC...

Ultra-Thin Motorola SLVR L7 Debuts Exclusively at Cingular Wireless

Chicago and Atlanta?January 31, 2006 ? Cingular Wireless, the nation's largest wireless carrier, and Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT), a global leader in wireless device design, today announced the...

Motorola Creates Pro Bowl Oasis at Detroit's Motown Winter Blast

DETROIT ? 30 Jan. 2006 ? Continuing its tradition of changing the game with innovation, Motorola is bringing 75-degree temperatures, clear skies and perfect four-foot rolling waves to Detroit,...

Cricket Shakes Up the Wireless Industry with Its Alternative Unlimited Mobile Phone Service

El Paso, Texas & Las Cruces, New Mexico - January 30, 2006 ? Imagine wireless service with no annual contracts, no credit checks and the ability to talk as long as you want, for one, low, flat...

Motorola and Verizon Wireless Deliver Style and Functionality with the V325

BEDMINSTER, N.J. and LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. ? 30 Jan. 2006 - To fulfill consumer demand for wireless handsets packed with features and new functionalities, Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT), a global leader in...

Alltel Introduces New Prepaid Wireless Service That's All about 'U'

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Alltel is introducing a new prepaid wireless service that's all about "U." U personalized prepaid from Alltel offers an expanded phone selection, plans and features over America's...

Motorola A780 Named One of Three Best PDAs and Smartphones in 2005

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. ? 27 January 2006 - Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT), today announced that its A780 handset was judged as one of the three best PDA and Smartphone products released in 2005 by TechTarget's...

Motorola Outreach to Public Safety Customers Continues with 800MHz Rebanding

SCHAUMBURG, IL, Jan. 27, 2006 ? Motorola (NYSE:MOT) has found a way to ease the transition to new spectrum for public safety radio communications. More than a year in the making, Motorola has...

Dr. Maya Angelou Challenges Students to Look Inside for Words of Wisdom

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - In conjunction with Black History Month, Alltel and Dr. Maya Angelou today announced the Words of Wisdom Scholarship Program, which asks students at Historically Black Colleges...

BlackBerry 7130e reduced to $149.99

Recently made available through wirefly.com, the BlackBerry 7130e with Verizon Wireless can be purchased for $299.99.  But wait, after two mail-in rebates your final purchase price will be only $149....

Vonage Launches Service in Redmond, Oregon

Holmdel, NJ, January 27, 2006 ? Vonage Marketing, a subsidiary of Vonage Holdings Corp., a leading provider of broadband phone service, today announced the availability of service in Bend, Hood River...

SunRocket extends free Uniden phone deal

SunRocket, the new and up and coming VoIP provider is extending their Uniden phone offer through February and possibly beyond.  Any consumer who enrolls in SunRockets popular $199/year unlimited...

Glossary of Cellular Terms

Advanced Mobile Phone Service: AMPS represents the original technology system used for wireless networks.  It is currently only being utilized by Nextel.    Air Interface: Is the operating system of...

Cingular Wireless and Gigante USA Forge Strategic Alliance

CERRITOS, Calif., Jan. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its ongoing effort to cater to the Latino marketplace, Cingular Wireless announced today a partnership with Gigante USA Supermarkets to feature...

Cingular Wireless Obtains Temporary Restraining Order Against eFindOutTheTruth.com

ATLANTA, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Cingular Wireless has won another battle in its fight against websites that offer cell phone records for sale. The U.S. District Court in Atlanta, GA, has approved a...

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