Tiggdo - Mobile personalization and other services for your mobile cell phone
Another site that want promotion. At least their service seems sensible and they've already worked with the BBC to offer mobile personalised news to WAP enabled mobile devices.
The have developed sites in multiple languages based on BBC news.
http://ara.tiggdo.com - Arabic
http://aze.tiggdo.com - Azeri
http://car.tiggdo.com - Caribbean
http://chi.tiggdo.com - Chinese
http://fre.tiggdo.com - French
http://hin.tiggdo.com - Hindi
http://ind.tiggdo.com - Indonesian
http://kyr.tiggdo.com - Kyrgyz
http://mac.tiggdo.com - Macedonian
http://per.tiggdo.com - Persian
http://por.tiggdo.com - Portuguese
http://rus.tiggdo.com - Russian
http://ser.tiggdo.com - Serbian
http://spa.tiggdo.com - Spanish
http://tur.tiggdo.com - Turkish
http://urd.tiggdo.com - Urdu
http://uzb.tiggdo.com - Uzbek
http://vie.tiggdo.com - Vietnamese
Could be useful for your site.
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27 Şubat 2007 Salı
Create your Free mobile website today with zinadoo - Create your FREE mobile service today.
Create your Free mobile website today with zinadoo - Create your FREE mobile service today.
A template driven mobile site generator. They keep SPAMing to write something about them so here it is.
Mobile sites are growing in popularity, but mainly for bigger operations and I'm not convinced there's a big consumer market out there how want such a service. Zinadoo seem to make their money selling .mobi domains and SMS services (where links can be put on a site to text friends and such like).
The basic service is free so have a look and maybe it'll have some kind of interest.
A template driven mobile site generator. They keep SPAMing to write something about them so here it is.
Mobile sites are growing in popularity, but mainly for bigger operations and I'm not convinced there's a big consumer market out there how want such a service. Zinadoo seem to make their money selling .mobi domains and SMS services (where links can be put on a site to text friends and such like).
The basic service is free so have a look and maybe it'll have some kind of interest.
Microsoft fined $1.5B in patent suit
Digit Online
This is scary, very scary !!! Not even because the evil empire of Microsoft is involved, but because it's about MP3 encoding and decoding technology.
Pretty much everyone pays licenses to Fraunhofer who are the recognised body that collects royalties for MP3 patents, if the lawsuit sticks (and MS are appealing) then Alcatel-Lucent can attack every other MP3 licensee.
This is scary, very scary !!! Not even because the evil empire of Microsoft is involved, but because it's about MP3 encoding and decoding technology.
Pretty much everyone pays licenses to Fraunhofer who are the recognised body that collects royalties for MP3 patents, if the lawsuit sticks (and MS are appealing) then Alcatel-Lucent can attack every other MP3 licensee.
Tandberg TV go for $1.39bn
Ericsson is trying to buy Tandberg for $1.39bn, though ARRIS may yet up their bid.
Tandberg used to specialise in videoconferencing systems, though have moved in to the IPTV world and that's where the big money is going to be. Everyone will be watching TV through an internet connected set top box and everyone wants to be in that space.
Cisco bought Scientific Atlanta for the same reason.
Though IPTV is in its infancy, it's the future and everyone knows it - though the business models (and infrastructure) are still big unknowns. However the big players know they've got to do something now so they're in a position to grab the market when it does take off.
It's a big gamble, but one that is likely to pay off in the long term.
Tandberg used to specialise in videoconferencing systems, though have moved in to the IPTV world and that's where the big money is going to be. Everyone will be watching TV through an internet connected set top box and everyone wants to be in that space.
Cisco bought Scientific Atlanta for the same reason.
Though IPTV is in its infancy, it's the future and everyone knows it - though the business models (and infrastructure) are still big unknowns. However the big players know they've got to do something now so they're in a position to grab the market when it does take off.
It's a big gamble, but one that is likely to pay off in the long term.
MyWebAlert - Website Availability Monitoring Service for only $4 a month
MyWebAlert - Website Availability Monitoring Service for only $4 a month
Hype or something useful? Well it's free (even though their page title [as above] states $4 per month), a service that monitors websites by testing http responses etc.
Though there's no mention of money, presumably there'll be a piad for version in the future.
The results of their probes are Emailed to you once per month, it does all seem very painless.
Hype or something useful? Well it's free (even though their page title [as above] states $4 per month), a service that monitors websites by testing http responses etc.
Though there's no mention of money, presumably there'll be a piad for version in the future.
The results of their probes are Emailed to you once per month, it does all seem very painless.
3G Rollout obligations | Ofcom
3G Rollout obligations | Ofcom
Ofcom has published a document re-iterating that 3G licensees must meet their rollout requirements as part of the license obligations (80% population coverage by the end of 2007).
This new document states how Ofcom will measure the rollouts and a timetable etc.
Hutchison 3 have been very vocal about this as they have had to build a network from scratch while the other operators already have 2G networks.
Vodafone and Orange have said they will share infrastructure (which will reduce costs in marginal areas).
Ofcom has published a document re-iterating that 3G licensees must meet their rollout requirements as part of the license obligations (80% population coverage by the end of 2007).
This new document states how Ofcom will measure the rollouts and a timetable etc.
Hutchison 3 have been very vocal about this as they have had to build a network from scratch while the other operators already have 2G networks.
Vodafone and Orange have said they will share infrastructure (which will reduce costs in marginal areas).
WRC 07 agenda item 1.4 | Ofcom
WRC 07 agenda item 1.4 | Ofcom
There are several bands that could be committed for IMT (International Mobile Telecommunications) use and these are being discussed at the World Radio Communication Conference 2007.
410 to 430 MHz Bands which are attractive for the coverage extension of current IMT-2000 systems
450 to 470 MHz
470 to 862 MHz Coverage extension and possibly providing capacity requirements
2300 to 2400 MHz Bands which are attractive for providing the capacity requirements for IMT-Advanced
2700 to 2900 MHz
3400 to 3600 MHz
3600 to 3800 MHz
3800 to 4200 MHz
4400 to 4990 MHz
Ofcom is proposing that
* to support efforts to keep the IMT-Advanced family as open and flexible as possible;
* to support a non-binding identification of spectrum for IMT but keep this as generic as possible (i.e. for IMT rather than IMT-Advanced);
* to support changing existing identifications from IMT-2000 to IMT to foster greater flexibility in their use;
* to support the development of a European Common Proposal for a primary mobile service allocation in the band 470 to 862 MHz at WRC 07 and a Resolution for ITU R to study the band for an identification for IMT at WRC 11;
* to support the development of a European Common Proposal for a co-primary allocation to the mobile service and identification for IMT in the bands 3400 to 3600 MHz and 3600 to 3800 MHz;
* to oppose any change to the allocations or a IMT identification in the band 2700 to 2900 MHz at WRC-07; and
* to adopt a neutral approach to the remaining candidate bands.
Ofcom are expecting response to be in within 5 weeks to be in time for CEPT meetings of the Electronic Communications Committee Project Team 1 (ECC PT1) and the Conference Preparatory Group (CPG) in April, where Ofcom expect ECP’s to be finalised.
There are several bands that could be committed for IMT (International Mobile Telecommunications) use and these are being discussed at the World Radio Communication Conference 2007.
410 to 430 MHz Bands which are attractive for the coverage extension of current IMT-2000 systems
450 to 470 MHz
470 to 862 MHz Coverage extension and possibly providing capacity requirements
2300 to 2400 MHz Bands which are attractive for providing the capacity requirements for IMT-Advanced
2700 to 2900 MHz
3400 to 3600 MHz
3600 to 3800 MHz
3800 to 4200 MHz
4400 to 4990 MHz
Ofcom is proposing that
* to support efforts to keep the IMT-Advanced family as open and flexible as possible;
* to support a non-binding identification of spectrum for IMT but keep this as generic as possible (i.e. for IMT rather than IMT-Advanced);
* to support changing existing identifications from IMT-2000 to IMT to foster greater flexibility in their use;
* to support the development of a European Common Proposal for a primary mobile service allocation in the band 470 to 862 MHz at WRC 07 and a Resolution for ITU R to study the band for an identification for IMT at WRC 11;
* to support the development of a European Common Proposal for a co-primary allocation to the mobile service and identification for IMT in the bands 3400 to 3600 MHz and 3600 to 3800 MHz;
* to oppose any change to the allocations or a IMT identification in the band 2700 to 2900 MHz at WRC-07; and
* to adopt a neutral approach to the remaining candidate bands.
Ofcom are expecting response to be in within 5 weeks to be in time for CEPT meetings of the Electronic Communications Committee Project Team 1 (ECC PT1) and the Conference Preparatory Group (CPG) in April, where Ofcom expect ECP’s to be finalised.
22 Şubat 2007 Perşembe
Apple, Cisco settle iPhone dispute
Digit Online: "Apple, Cisco settle iPhone dispute"
Apple and Cisco have agreed that they'll both use the iPhone moniker for their respective products. They settled out of court. No suprise there really.
They'd been in discussion prior to Apple's announcement, during and since and it's just taken a while to come to an agreement.
Apple and Cisco have agreed that they'll both use the iPhone moniker for their respective products. They settled out of court. No suprise there really.
They'd been in discussion prior to Apple's announcement, during and since and it's just taken a while to come to an agreement.
21 Şubat 2007 Çarşamba
Colt lacks plan for its £1.5m mobile licence - ZDNet UK
Colt lacks plan for its £1.5m mobile licence - ZDNet UK
Hmm, no attribution though the guy used info off this blog and then phoned me.
Hmm, no attribution though the guy used info off this blog and then phoned me.
xda-developers - Announcements in Forum : Palm Treo 750
xda-developers - Announcements in Forum : Palm Treo 750
It seems Microsoft have asked the XDA Developers site to remove all ROM images from their site, even ones posted by carriers or handset manufacturers.
The XDA site had various official and unofficial Windows Mobile ROM sets, and hacks on how to use them on various handsets.
I successfully installed an iMate WM5 ROM onto an O2 Exec - which has improved stability compared to the O2 versions (later OS and drivers). Luckily I have the WM6 XDA ROM which I'll have to try and install soon.
It seems Microsoft have asked the XDA Developers site to remove all ROM images from their site, even ones posted by carriers or handset manufacturers.
The XDA site had various official and unofficial Windows Mobile ROM sets, and hacks on how to use them on various handsets.
I successfully installed an iMate WM5 ROM onto an O2 Exec - which has improved stability compared to the O2 versions (later OS and drivers). Luckily I have the WM6 XDA ROM which I'll have to try and install soon.
19 Şubat 2007 Pazartesi
Microsoft unveils public beta of YouTube rival
Digit Online
Microsoft have released Soapbox (beta) a video sharing site like YouTube. Anyone can view content, but you need a Microsoft Live ID to upload stuff.
It's another web services offering banded in with other Live applications, but currently branded with MSN.
Microsoft have released Soapbox (beta) a video sharing site like YouTube. Anyone can view content, but you need a Microsoft Live ID to upload stuff.
It's another web services offering banded in with other Live applications, but currently branded with MSN.
Adobe ships Photoshop Lightroom
Digit Online
Adobe's answer to Apple Apperture, now called Adobe Photoshop Lightroom has started shipping for $199 which will increase to $299 on April 30th. Adobe say it will not be included in future versions of Creative Suite.
Lightroom is a photographic workflow application now supporting over 150 cameras (with native RAW formats) allowing the user to manipulate digital photographs in a manner similar to that of an old lightroom for film.
It's natively available on both Windows and MacOS X.
Adobe's answer to Apple Apperture, now called Adobe Photoshop Lightroom has started shipping for $199 which will increase to $299 on April 30th. Adobe say it will not be included in future versions of Creative Suite.
Lightroom is a photographic workflow application now supporting over 150 cameras (with native RAW formats) allowing the user to manipulate digital photographs in a manner similar to that of an old lightroom for film.
It's natively available on both Windows and MacOS X.
Parallels Desktop improves Vista support
Digit Online
Parallels, the software for MacOS X that allows running Windows within the desktop has been upgraded to RC3 build 3170 (which will be 2.5 when released).
This has several new features including coherence that allows running Windows apps from the dock. It also supports Vista.
The download is available from the Parallels website.
Parallels, the software for MacOS X that allows running Windows within the desktop has been upgraded to RC3 build 3170 (which will be 2.5 when released).
This has several new features including coherence that allows running Windows apps from the dock. It also supports Vista.
The download is available from the Parallels website.
18 Şubat 2007 Pazar
PUBLIC BROADBAND SCHEMES, A Best Practice Guide
Ofcom and the DTI have published a guide on the rolling out of public broadband services by local government.
This should aid councils and other bodies with the regulatory environment ensuring they don't break state aid regulations and other issues such as distorting the commercial market place.
There are times when state funding can "pay" for broadband roll-out to ensure that their locality is on the right side of the digital divide (which may in in areas where commercial broadband roll-out would be uneconomic), but this can be a difficult line to tread as stimulating demand may make commercial services attractive.
The three main rationales for public intervention in broadband infrastructure provision can be ordered in terms of the ease with which the case to support them can be built:
A. Addressing market failures.
B. Achieving distributional policy objectives.
C. Increasing regional competitiveness.
The report gives contacts at both the DTI and Ofcom if public bodies wish to contact them for more detailed information or help.
Band III Information Update
Band III is makes up what used to be the VHF TV channels and some of the band is now used by Private Mobile Radio.
The Band was covered by the Stockholm ’61 Agreement which designated this band for TV broadcast across the EU.
The band is actually split into 3 sub-bands, the lower two being used for PMR in the UK and the 3rd being made available for use by T-DAB. The PMR use was always designated secondary use, though some bilateral agreements were made with neighbouring countries to extend its lifetime.
In May/June 2006 the Regional Radiocommunications Conference (RRC-06) which is made up of around 120 ITU member states in Europe, Middle East and Africa, had an objective to harmonise the Band III (and Band IV) use. Though the UK had an interest to maintain their interestes, they could not go against the wishes of the rest of the conference.
Sub-band 1 will be available for PMR use for a while (though the lowe parts will be needed by 2009 for T-DAB use), sub-band 2 will be used for T-DAB significantly after 2012.
Ofcom is actively moving sub-band 2 and affected sub-band 1 users and giving them priority on new available spectrum in sub-band 1, new users may be delayed allocations.
Where possible new bilateral agreements will be made with neighbouring countries to protect users of the spectrum, the main affected areas being the south and south east which are prone to continental interference. There may also be interference from Ireland.
14 Şubat 2007 Çarşamba
Ofcom introduces UK-wide 03 numbers | Ofcom
Ofcom introduces UK-wide 03 numbers | Ofcom
In March this year (2007) Ofcom will introduce a range of numbers starting with 03. These are non-geographic numbers, but they are charged at local rate (like 01 or 02 numbers).
Initially they will be available to public bodies and not-for-profit services, some number ranges will be reserved so 08 numbers will be able to be mapped across (i.e. numbers starting 08 now will be able to migrate to 03).
A major advantage of 03 numbers is that they can be included in price plans (mobile or fixed), so no more extra charges for dialing some kind of service line.
Operators will also not be allowed to offer revenue share on these numbers (i.e. where the operator pays a small percentage of the call revenue to the business operating the service).
Ofcom is also planning to cease 070 "personal numbering" allocations from the end of 2007, as people utilise these for scams as customers assume they are mobile numbers (when in fact their rates are much higher). In July any 070 charging more than 20p per minute will have to pre-announce their charges to the dialer.
These require changes to General Condition 17 (of the Communications Act) so Ofcom is holding a consultation until 14th March 2007.
In March this year (2007) Ofcom will introduce a range of numbers starting with 03. These are non-geographic numbers, but they are charged at local rate (like 01 or 02 numbers).
Initially they will be available to public bodies and not-for-profit services, some number ranges will be reserved so 08 numbers will be able to be mapped across (i.e. numbers starting 08 now will be able to migrate to 03).
A major advantage of 03 numbers is that they can be included in price plans (mobile or fixed), so no more extra charges for dialing some kind of service line.
Operators will also not be allowed to offer revenue share on these numbers (i.e. where the operator pays a small percentage of the call revenue to the business operating the service).
Ofcom is also planning to cease 070 "personal numbering" allocations from the end of 2007, as people utilise these for scams as customers assume they are mobile numbers (when in fact their rates are much higher). In July any 070 charging more than 20p per minute will have to pre-announce their charges to the dialer.
These require changes to General Condition 17 (of the Communications Act) so Ofcom is holding a consultation until 14th March 2007.
Disputes between T-Mobile and BT and BT and each of Hutchison 3G Ltd, Orange Personal Communications Services Ltd and Vodafone Ltd relating to call termination rates | Ofcom
Disputes between T-Mobile and BT and BT and each of Hutchison 3G Ltd, Orange Personal Communications Services Ltd and Vodafone Ltd relating to call termination rates | Ofcom
BT, being the UK encumbant, handles a large ammount of UK termination - especially for foreign operators. They offer what's known as blended rates, which mean they will offer fixed charges for geographic, non geographic and mobile ranges even if invidual charges differ (i.e. there are differences say between mobile carrier termination charges).
Now operators want to charge BT higher rates as they say they have higher charges incurred to deliver 3G calls compared to 2G (GSM) calls and BT are disputing this with Ofcom.
The MNOs (mobile network operators) are very wary of termination as they see this as a cash cow, currently it's considerably cheaper to get retail bundles of mobile minutes than wholesale, so fixed to network charges sustain a lot of their margin.
They have been very wary of the new low power GSM "Guard Band" licensees - even though Ofcom consider them fully fledged GSM networks. Some even refusing to switch their number blocks (even though they are allocated by Ofcom), though that situation seems to be changing. Mobile operators who want to offer say WiFi mobile services are not having such luck.
Another issue is number portability, currently the number porting system is run by the MNOs and only available to the MNOs. Anyone wishing to participate in MNP (mobile number porting) has to get permission from all existing MNOs and anyone has the power of veto. So far they are not accepting number porting from anyone else. Ofcom seem to be taking a positive view on this (in that the MNOs will have to allow other operators), but it could take a while.
The MNOs want to keep control of their customers and networks and new entrants could pose a huge issue for them and they're scared.
If new entrants can offer flexible, innovative services then the MNOs should be worried.
BT, being the UK encumbant, handles a large ammount of UK termination - especially for foreign operators. They offer what's known as blended rates, which mean they will offer fixed charges for geographic, non geographic and mobile ranges even if invidual charges differ (i.e. there are differences say between mobile carrier termination charges).
Now operators want to charge BT higher rates as they say they have higher charges incurred to deliver 3G calls compared to 2G (GSM) calls and BT are disputing this with Ofcom.
The MNOs (mobile network operators) are very wary of termination as they see this as a cash cow, currently it's considerably cheaper to get retail bundles of mobile minutes than wholesale, so fixed to network charges sustain a lot of their margin.
They have been very wary of the new low power GSM "Guard Band" licensees - even though Ofcom consider them fully fledged GSM networks. Some even refusing to switch their number blocks (even though they are allocated by Ofcom), though that situation seems to be changing. Mobile operators who want to offer say WiFi mobile services are not having such luck.
Another issue is number portability, currently the number porting system is run by the MNOs and only available to the MNOs. Anyone wishing to participate in MNP (mobile number porting) has to get permission from all existing MNOs and anyone has the power of veto. So far they are not accepting number porting from anyone else. Ofcom seem to be taking a positive view on this (in that the MNOs will have to allow other operators), but it could take a while.
The MNOs want to keep control of their customers and networks and new entrants could pose a huge issue for them and they're scared.
If new entrants can offer flexible, innovative services then the MNOs should be worried.
Draft 2.0 802.11n moves forward - FierceWifi-Wifi news, WiMAX news, muni WiFi & wireless broadband news
Draft 2.0 802.11n moves forward - FierceWifi-Wifi news, WiMAX news, muni WiFi & wireless broadband news
The move towards a full 802.11n specification moves forward with Draft 2.0 of the standard.
It still has to get 75% of the vote (of around 600 members of the SIG).
Compatability is a major part of the spec, so it can co-exist with 802.11b/g networks.
Although it's a step in the right direction, the final specification isn't expected until October 2008.
The move towards a full 802.11n specification moves forward with Draft 2.0 of the standard.
It still has to get 75% of the vote (of around 600 members of the SIG).
Compatability is a major part of the spec, so it can co-exist with 802.11b/g networks.
Although it's a step in the right direction, the final specification isn't expected until October 2008.
12 Şubat 2007 Pazartesi
AMD extends GEODE range
AMD acquired the Geode processor from National Semiconductor and they've been pushing it as an embedded x86 processor. A new version is faster but still only spits out 1.5W which means it can be used fanless.
They've also made improvements to other lines to allow them to be embedded to such as the Opteron CPU.
AMD wants to be a leader in that market and take some of the dominance away from ARM and other vendors.
They've also made improvements to other lines to allow them to be embedded to such as the Opteron CPU.
AMD wants to be a leader in that market and take some of the dominance away from ARM and other vendors.
First look at Windows Mobile 6
Digit Online
What Digit seem to have missed is the added technology features, but maybe Microsoft didn't show them.
A friend installed a version of Windows Mobile 6 on his MDA (HTC Universal), it now supports USB slave functionality (i.e. it appears as a disk) and USB host functionality (i.e. disks can be attached to it).
A neat feature is the WiFi access point mode. What this means is that phone (GPRS/3G) can be used as a wireless modem and the WiFi in the unit which is usually in client mode turned into AP mode, so other systems can access connectivity through WM6.
WM6 also has a bigger memory model and can handle more processes.
What Digit seem to have missed is the added technology features, but maybe Microsoft didn't show them.
A friend installed a version of Windows Mobile 6 on his MDA (HTC Universal), it now supports USB slave functionality (i.e. it appears as a disk) and USB host functionality (i.e. disks can be attached to it).
A neat feature is the WiFi access point mode. What this means is that phone (GPRS/3G) can be used as a wireless modem and the WiFi in the unit which is usually in client mode turned into AP mode, so other systems can access connectivity through WM6.
WM6 also has a bigger memory model and can handle more processes.
5 Şubat 2007 Pazartesi
Apple - Support - Downloads - iTunes Repair Tool for Vista 1.0
Apple - Support - Downloads - iTunes Repair Tool for Vista 1.0
Apple have released a repair tool for users of iTunes under Windows Vista as certain files may be corrupted and Apple protected content from the iTunes store may not play on iPods.
Apple are asking users to wait for the next version of iTunes to be released (in a few weeks) before upgrading to Vista, while Microsoft are saying users shouldn't wait and will help vendors make software compatible.
iTunes has had odd errors since version 7 and Apple are slowly making it work correctly.
Of course users of iTunes on MacOS X have none of these problems.
Apple have released a repair tool for users of iTunes under Windows Vista as certain files may be corrupted and Apple protected content from the iTunes store may not play on iPods.
Apple are asking users to wait for the next version of iTunes to be released (in a few weeks) before upgrading to Vista, while Microsoft are saying users shouldn't wait and will help vendors make software compatible.
iTunes has had odd errors since version 7 and Apple are slowly making it work correctly.
Of course users of iTunes on MacOS X have none of these problems.
2 Şubat 2007 Cuma
NTL:Telewest now Virgin
The Telewest TVDrive box was on channel 999 this morning to a new look Virgin branding. The old blue background with yellow lettering is now black with yellow with a nice Virgin logo at the top of the screen.
The TVDrive seems to be referenced as the V.box and it's all under Virgin TV.
It looks nicer at least, though pretty much the same fucntionality though the guides have been slightly revamped.
Whether it makes a difference to subscriber numbers is another matter, though the Virgin brand is more loved.
The TVDrive seems to be referenced as the V.box and it's all under Virgin TV.
It looks nicer at least, though pretty much the same fucntionality though the guides have been slightly revamped.
Whether it makes a difference to subscriber numbers is another matter, though the Virgin brand is more loved.
1 Şubat 2007 Perşembe
MobileTechNews - u-blox to Unveil New Galileo-Ready GPS Chip at 3GSM
MobileTechNews - u-blox to Unveil New Galileo-Ready GPS Chip at 3GSM
A new chip has been announced by u-blox a Swiss company that will support GPS and Gallileo while using less than 50mW.
It has a sensitivity of -160dBm enabling indoor use and will scan 50 channels. It also acquires signals in less than 1 second.
The dawn of everything having a GPS device in it is approaching.
A new chip has been announced by u-blox a Swiss company that will support GPS and Gallileo while using less than 50mW.
It has a sensitivity of -160dBm enabling indoor use and will scan 50 channels. It also acquires signals in less than 1 second.
The dawn of everything having a GPS device in it is approaching.
NTL:Telewest starts rebranding Virgin Media
Yesterday post arrived from the Virgin Media explaining the shiny new services (which aren't really new) and that you'll now be able to get TV, Internet, voice and mobile from the same company.
They are now all subsuming into Virgin Media, though Virgin Mobile will still be just that.
Even Email addresses will change, though customers have the option of keeping their old NTL or Telewest addresses.
The major real change is that there's now just one bill for all Virgin services.
Currently cable has a major advantage of really being able to offer a quad play and converged services all down one pipe, but they don't have the money to expand the network so may well use local loop unbundling or even wireless to extend coverage.
They are now all subsuming into Virgin Media, though Virgin Mobile will still be just that.
Even Email addresses will change, though customers have the option of keeping their old NTL or Telewest addresses.
The major real change is that there's now just one bill for all Virgin services.
Currently cable has a major advantage of really being able to offer a quad play and converged services all down one pipe, but they don't have the money to expand the network so may well use local loop unbundling or even wireless to extend coverage.
Newer ships USB 2.0 Universal Drive Adapter
Digit Online
Sounds quite a useful gadget which supports USB 2.0 on one side and any form of 2.5" or 3.5" hard drive or optical drives with IDE, ATA, ATAPI or SATA interfaces.
It's designed so data can be moved off old internal drives on to a new one, it's not even a complete enclosure, just enough hardware to connect and power the drive, but for $24.85 it's a bargain.
Sounds quite a useful gadget which supports USB 2.0 on one side and any form of 2.5" or 3.5" hard drive or optical drives with IDE, ATA, ATAPI or SATA interfaces.
It's designed so data can be moved off old internal drives on to a new one, it's not even a complete enclosure, just enough hardware to connect and power the drive, but for $24.85 it's a bargain.