By the end of this year global hotspots will grow by 40% over 2007, according to ABI Research.

Shiron Satellite Communications, technological solutions, will have Ruralweb Telecom as first user of InterSKYtm in Brazil.
The initiative will allow the Brazilian operator to enlarge its network, with which provides internet broadband services in Brazil and Argentina.

A new analysis forecasts that the gross transaction value of payments made via c will exceed $75bn globally by 2013.

America Movil's ratings reflect solid growth in subscribers, revenues and cash flow that have resulted in strong credit protection measures consistent with the rating category and the expectation that management will maintain a relatively conservative credit profile over the long term, Fitch Ratings has affirmed.

Some Mexican telephone customers couldn't complete calls easily on the first day users were able retain the same telephone numbers when they changed carriers, according Bloomberg.

The NFC Forum, a non-profit industry association that advances the use of Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, announced the release of two specifications that stipulate the requesting of actions and the activation of alternative data transfers technologies between NFC enabled devices.

Neptuny, the technology leader in providing optimization solutions for telecommunication operators and IPTV providers, says that ease of sign-up and content discovery have become critical factors in the take-up of IPTV services in various countries around the world.

Google launched in the US a new version of Google Talk designed specifically for the iPhone and iPod Touch browsers, according to The Official Google Mobile Blog.

TV Globo has set up its signal in three Brazilian States - São Paulo, Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro.

A leading group of mobile operators unveiled a new initiative to create a blueprint and roadmap for opening up mobile functionality to encourage the development of exciting mobile applications without compromising customer security. The new initiative will be known as BONDI.

According to recently released data, the end of the fourth quarter (March 2008) saw Digicel with 6.54 million customers, representing a 39 per cent increase compared to the same quarter in the previous financial year, The Jamaica Observer reports.

Nokia will take full control of Symbian, a London-based software group, buying out the other shareholders for 264 million euros, according AFP.

Google Inc. and more than 30 partners announced in November a bold plan for a new breed of handsets based on a suite of mobile software called Android, accordin The Wall Street Journal.

Telefonica's Brazilian fixed line operation plans to invest BRL623 million (USD387 million) in 2008 to expand and upgrade its broadband internet service Speedy, according Telegeography.

The key drivers for these transactions will be the high speed of adoption by consumers of new mobile finance facilities - particularly those currently without access to any form of banking. Bespoke payment applications for remittance purposes will also be popular but issues around legislation must still be overcome.