Many handset manufacturers bet against it, notably Samsung and LG. Now, many of the U.S.-based and European wireless carriers are behind it. They're building hybrid networks, using 3G networks in urban areas and using Edge in rural areas.

The mechanism [for wireless communications] is most likely to be based on WAP, which does not have end-to-end security,

These licenses will make it easier for new European-based online services to take off,

There is no functional difference between a wire-based phone call and a wireless phone call, so they should be taxed the same way. Cellular providers have chosen to pass the tax to their consumers. They could have chosen to absorb all or some of the tax as a cost of doing business.

If MCI can take its brand, which is still substantial, and gain more customers, it would be more attractive to a larger telecom,

People are having a hard time squaring the current quarter, which was pretty good, with their guidance.