FCC Grants Forbearance from Legacy Service Quality Reporting

The FCC has decided to grant significant forbearance to AT&T and other legacy carriers who are obliged to file Automated Reporting Management Information System (ARMIS) reports. The ARMIS reports provide data on a service quality and certain network infrastructure metrics.The FCC Commission said it will continue to seek access to the data necessary for public safety and broadband policymaking, and that certain infrastructure and operating data...

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iSkoot Acquires Social.IM for Mobile Web Communications

San Francisco-based iSkoot, which provides carrier-friendly mobile VoIP solutions, has acquired Social.IM for its social network IM client. The acquisition positions iSkoot to grow beyond mobile VoIP. Financial terms were not disclosed.Social.IM built a customizable desktop application and Web service that adds real-time communication and desktop notifications for social networks, online communities, and Web sites. The technology includes a desktop...

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Nokia Lowers Q3 2008 Mobile Device Market Share Outlook

Nokia trimmed its mobile device market share outlook for the third quarter 2008, saying it now expects its mobile device market share to be lower than in the second quarter 2008. This compares to Nokia's earlier estimation provided in the second quarter results announcement on July 17, 2008, when the company said it expected its mobile device market share in the third quarter 2008 to be approximately at the same level sequentially.Nokia continues...

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AT&T U-verse Builds HD VOD Library

AT&T U-verse has begun featuring High Definition titles as part of its Video On Demand library. HD VOD is now available to all AT&T U-verse TV customers.The U-verse VOD library features a selection of new releases in HD, and this initial offering will be expanded over the coming months and on an ongoing basis. AT&T said all U-verse TV customers will have access to the U-verse VOD library, which features a variety of free and rental...

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