Bits and Bytes: MetroPCS offers Mexico calling; EHSI tests E911 app; and more
MetroPCS Communications Inc. launched its Mas Mexico unlimited voice and text messaging calling plan that allows its customers to call friends and family in Mexico for $5 per month. The plan includes unlimited calls to landlines and unlimited text messages to mobile phones. ... Read More »
Common Cents Mobile expands Walmart presence
Common Cents Mobile, which is a pay-as-you-go service offered by Sprint, has expanded into 500 additional Walmart stores. ... Read More »
Spotlight on: Boingo Wireless
It seems like a no-brainer today, but there was a time not too long ago when Wi-Fi was not a ubiquitous feature found in most homes, businesses or public venues. Along with that scarcity was frustration and complications for those looking to actually connect to those few and far-between locations. ... Read More »
MMA repositions to educate brands and agencies
The Mobile Marketing Association said it is repositioning itself as the market sector begins to mature, with a heavier focus on brands and agencies. Specifically, the trade group said it will focus on five new building blocks after extensive meetings with members to become more effective at the global, national and regional levels. ... Read More »
Worst of the Week: A mammoth of a mess
I am not sure how it all got started or if someone actually invented it, but one of the oddest tendencies of us as humans is to at times pretend we are doing something when in fact we are doing nothing. ... Read More »
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