3G Buildouts Push up Mobile Network Investment (PC World)
PC World - Mobile networks may not be getting upgraded as fast as some subscribers would like, but carrier spending on infrastructure is expected to rebound slightly this year after falling in 2009.
Today's Top Stock Market Headlines
- LG Elec launches Android-based smartphone (Reuters) Reuters - LG Electronics Inc, the world's No. 3 mobile phone maker, on Wednesday launched a smartphone based on Google's Android operating system in South Korea, as it seeks to boost its relatively weak smartphone line-ups.
- Cisco Unveils Much Faster CRS-3 Router for Net Growth (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - The wait is over. Cisco Systems on Tuesday finally took the lid off its hype machine to reveal ... a new router. Cisco is positioning its CRS-3 Carrier Routing System as the foundation of the next-generation Internet that will pave the way for rapid growth of video transmissions, mobile devices, and new online services.
- Maine gov cool to cell phone health warnings bill (AP) AP - As a proposal to require health warnings on cellular phones got a fresh legislative review Tuesday, Gov. John Baldacci made clear his opposition but stopped short of threatening a veto.
- Globecomm gets $34.2M contract extension (AP) AP - Globecomm Systems has been notified of a contract extention worth $34.2 million, the sattelite communications company said Tuesday.
- FCC Suggests Using Wireless for Free Broadband (PC World) PC World - The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is considering ways that wireless technologies can be used to deliver free or low-cost broadband services, as part of its National Broadband Plan.
- MobiTV Preannounces T-Mobile HTC HD2 Launch Date (PC Magazine) PC Magazine - A recent tweet from the mobile TV company seems to confirm that T-Mobile plans to launch the high-resolution, high screen size HTC HD2 on March 23.
- NFL signs mobile phone deal with Verizon Wireless (Reuters) Reuters - The NFL has signed a four-year agreement with Verizon Wireless to show live games and highlights on mobile phones in a deal U.S. media reported was worth $720 million.

