October 26, 2009 EU to set EUR0.11 price cap for text messages An AP report notes that EU lawmakers are proposing new price caps on mobile roaming fees and text messages from abroad, two years after EU regulators moved to curb what they called "excessive" prices. By Mobile World Live
Operators Vodafone October 26, 2009 Vodafone UK makes head of advertising redundant New Media Age reports that Vodafone UK has made Shan Henderson, its head of mobile advertising and industry development, redundant. By Mobile World Live
October 26, 2009 Sprint extends WiMAX rollout Sprint Nextel has announced the next markets in its WiMAX network rollout. The network is being folded into the national WiMAX network being built by its joint-partner, Clearwire. By Mobile World Live
Devices North America October 26, 2009 Dell CEO fuels smartphone rumours Dell chief executive Michael Dell has done little to quash speculation his company is making a move into smartphones. By Mobile World Live
Asia Pacific Operators October 26, 2009 China Unicom posts iPhone 3G and G1 specs Network World reports that a regional China Unicom website has posted pictures and specs of the iPhone 3G and the Android-based G1 as rumours grow that the operator will launch the devices in China. By Mobile World Live
Devices October 26, 2009 Motorola closes UK movie download store Troubled handset-maker Motorola has quietly shut down its movie download service in the UK after launching it just nine months ago, reports New Media Age. By Mobile World Live
Nokia RAN Vendors October 26, 2009 Nokia keeps faith in N-Gage as usage grows Nokia claims that usage of its N-Gage gaming service has accelerated following the Finnish vendor's decision to pre-install the software on its new mid- and higher-end phone models, reports Reuters. By Mobile World Live