Mobile & Wireless

Time Warner just released a new high-speed internet service called SignatureHome. The package boasts speeds of 50 Mbps down and 5 Mbps up, seamless integration across set tops and ‘Personal Solutions Advisors.’ Will the amazing speed and service challenge Verizon’s FiOS with a price tag of $200 a month? Continue Reading →

Google announced that their Chrome OS operating system will ship on netbooks with cellular modems. Verizon will provide 100MB/month of free 3G service for two years, while also making additional data plans available. Will bundling this free service bring Verizon more mobile web subscribers? Read more at techcrunch.com Continue Reading →

Verizon is now allowing its customers to use their mobile plan on their landline phone, sharing existing minutes. The service is called Home Phone Connect and will cost $9.99 a month, with Verizon offering a $19.99 unlimited domestic calling plan. Already have a landline and don’t want to lose your phone number? Verizon will switch Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/101207_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Facebook has announced a new layout for your profile that will make your personal information even more prevalent. The new design displays your education, work history, relationship status and slideshow of recent pictures. I hate it. In other news, the US Department of Transportation has proposed a Continue Reading →

What is Net Neutrality? The best definition available is in the sidebar. However, the specifics of the Net Neutrality fight, and the proposed guidelines (which will soon become rules) are all a smoke screen. Let's talk about how the future is likely to unfold if a reasonable agreement is not reached. Continue Reading →

A convicted murderer was able to access Facebook from prison where he posted several pictures of his life as an inmate. Among the posts were pictures of Justin Walker with a bong and marijuana in his cell and a photo of Walker holding a knife. Walker was able to use a contraband BlackBerry to post Continue Reading →

Verizon Wireless On Sunday Verizon Wireless will start offering its faster 4G network in 38 cities across the U.S. The 4G data plans will be offered at a lower price than current 3G plans. Verizon will begin selling 4G compatible smartphones next year. Read the full story on wsj.com Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/101202_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a new plan to help protect consumers’ personal data online. The proposal includes a Do-Not-Track provision that would allow Internet users to decide whether they give sites and advertisers permission to collect personal data about their online habits. The F.T.C. recognizes Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/101201_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] While Apple devices don’t traditionally attract corporate clients, JPMorgan Chase & Co. is giving iPads to all of its global investment banking employees. Several other corporations are also considering the iPad for business uses. Is this bad news for the BlackBerry PlayBook?  You bet it is!  In Continue Reading →

While Apple devices don’t traditionally attract corporate clients, JPMorgan Chase & Co. is giving iPads to all of its employees in the global investment banking division. Several other corporations are also considering the iPad for business uses. This could be bad news for RIM who is hoping its BlackBerry PlayBook tablet device will attract its Continue Reading →