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Digital TV Transition Signed into Law

by Logan Abbott on Tuesday, February 14, 2006

The date is finally set.... February 17th 2009. On that date, over the air broadcast networks (e.g., NBC) will stop broadcasting analog TV signals and return those frequencies to the government. These frequencies will be partially auctioned off for use in new technologies, and partially set aside for improved communication between public safety agencies.

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Appears in: Satellite TV

Hearing Aid Compatible Phones

by Logan Abbott on Tuesday, January 24, 2006

Here are some phones that, according to the carrier sites, are rated M3 or M4. These ratings meet FCC requirements for hearing aid compatibility. M4 is the better of the two. Note that there is no guarantee that the phone will work with a particular individual's hearing aid device.

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Appears in: Cell Phones

The 411 on Wireless Directory Assistance

by Logan Abbott on Wednesday, January 11, 2006

The wireless industry is moving ahead with plans for directory assistance for cell phone numbers. Given that there are now more wireless lines than landline, this seems like a good idea. Offsetting this, of course, is the risk of telemarketing calls, particularly annoying on cell phones since the mobile party (you) is paying for the (probably) unwanted telemarketing call.

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Appears in: Wireless

Long Distance Reaches a New Low

by Logan Abbott on Sunday, January 08, 2006

For those using their landline home phone for long distance, one of the companies we work with just lowered their interstate long distance rate to 2.5 cents a minute, and significantly lowered some intrastate rates.

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Appears in: Phone Service

Dish Network Pulls Lifetime in Dispute

by Logan Abbott on Sunday, January 01, 2006

Due to a contract dispute, Dish Network has pulled Lifetime and Lifetime Movie Network from its basic programming package as of today, January 1, 2006.

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Appears in: Television

New Year's Savings Resolutions

by Logan Abbott on Thursday, December 29, 2005

A few ways to save money... perhaps $1,000 or more.... in 2006, without changing your lifestyle in any way:

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Appears in: Saving Money

Cingular Global Packages

by Logan Abbott on Monday, December 26, 2005

Cingular recently announced new pricing and packages for those customers who need international service. If you are a Cingular customer, contact 1-866-CINGULAR to add these to your existing service. If you want to get Cingular service, start here to compare domestic rate plans.

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Appears in: Wireless

Who's the Thinnest?

by Logan Abbott on Monday, December 26, 2005

With the arrival of the Samsung A900and the CDMA version of the Razr V3c, we thought we'd check to see who was the thinnest.

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Appears in: Cell Phone

Fed Raises Interest Rates, Prime Rate to Follow

by Logan Abbott on Tuesday, December 13, 2005

For the 13th consecutive meeting, the Federal Reserve today raised the Fed Funds rate 1/4%. This will translate into an increase in the prime rate to 7.25%, almost double the 4% rate when these increases started.

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Gathering around the Phone to Watch TV??

by Logan Abbott on Tuesday, December 13, 2005

It seems almost daily that deals are being announced for TV content on iPod or on cell phones. Saw a press release today for Amp'd Mobile (a soon-to-launch new wireless reseller targeting young people). They are going to offer clips from CBS shows like CSI: NY and The King of Queens.

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Appears in: Cell Phone

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