TelephonyOnline reports that Genband and Kineto Wireless are conducting one of the first trials of the proposed VoLGA standard.

Google has taken the wraps off the new version of its operating system, Android 2.0. The news was announced on the Android Developer's blog and a brief accompanying video highlights a few of the new features.

US regulators have rejected proposed changes by the Federal Communications Commission that would require all US mobile towers to have at least eight hours of backup power, reports Washington Post.

Telecompaper reports that TeliaSonera announced third-quarter sales of SEK27.07 billion (US$3.9 billion), up 4.8 percent from a year earlier. EBITDA, excluding one-time items, increased 9.1 percent to SEK9.76 billion, a record in the company's history, and the margin rose to 36.1 percent from 34.7 percent.

Reuters reports that communications company Iliad has applied for France's fourth 3G license to add to its packages of TV, Internet and fixed-phone services, and looks likely to be the only bidder.

Hawaiian Telcom Communications, the largest telecoms company in Hawaii, said yesterday it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, reports Associated Press.

The European Commission today published its recommendations on the Digital Dividend, identifying two key actions that should be taken urgently.