Virgin Mobile to offer IPO.

Virgin Mobile, in a move to strut their status, has filled for an IPO which will take the company public and launch its shares for the public to trade. It's no surprise to anyone that Virgin Mobile is a highly successful virtual operator over here in the states, so this move only shows us the level on which this company has grown. Virgin Mobile will be listed under "VM" respectively and it has been predicted that they will generate an estimated $100 million with their entrance into the marketplace. Sprint / Nextel, the carrier representative for their American branch, will probably receive a nice amount of that $100 million, but we all know that when one gets a large sum of cash debt is the first place we go. Good job Virgin Mobile, you've not let everyone know how successful you are.

Verizon Launches Samsung u550

The long wait is over as Verizon unveils its latest mobile phone from their fold: the Samsung u550. The Samsung u550 is a mid-range clamshell built for fashion and function. It's elegant flip design is one of Samsung's best as far as clamshell phones are concerned. The external display featuring the Roman numerals on the clock is simply magnificent.
The Samsung u550 performs extremely well. Features, both basic and advanced, are quite user-friendly. The Samsung u550 is a great phone overall. But one major flaw would be its web connection. It is not as slow as a snail trying to cross a highway, but it would have been better if it was bit speedier. But even with that kind of mishap, the Samsung u550 will predictably revel in its domination over other mid-class mobile phones.
As for customizing, Verizon offers a wide range of Samsung cell phone accessories such as cell phone batteries and cell phone antenna. Personlizing your phone is pretty much easier than you think.

Tracfone a frontrunner against FCC's tax increase

The Federal Communications Commision (FCC) has recently announced its plans to raise the Universal Service Fund (USF) fee to $1 or more every month. This new ruling would apply to all carriers of wireless service. While $1 doesn't seem like too much at first, for companies like Tracfone, this is nearly a 1600% increase from the previous USF fee. This increase adds up quickly and will definitely have a huge impact on Tracfone's financials. Tracfone is currently saying alot to get people to get on their side to protest against the FCC's rulings. The FCC is a federal committee but is operated completely by the public. Many past FCC rulings have been overturned because of public outcry, so hopefully for Tracfone this will be no exception.

MTV gives Verizon Env a "Super Sweet 16"

It was only a matter of time before MTV jumps into the mobile industry and starts to capitalize on what is becoming a mobile boom. MTV has recently released a "Super Sweet 16" movie for Verizon VCast subscribers which is stated to be released between before its DVD counterpart. This is a glimpse as to what is to come in the mobile industry as we progress more and more each day with an overwhelming amount of new and more profitable ways to capitalize on the mobile industry. The show will be available through most of Verizon's flagship models including the LG Env, chocolate, and Razr MAXX Ve and others that utilize Vcast. So now we can watch spoiled 16 year old kids spend 4x our yearly salary on our mobile phones. Great.

Mobile Phones: Effective Bee Repellant

For the longest time, scientists and health experts have stressed the dangers mobile phones pose to humans. Constant exposure to the electro-magnetic waves emitted by cell phones has gradual and adverse effects on the human body. But bodies of evidence to prove such claim are still lacking.
But whether or not this is true is really beyond the ken of ordinary people. Besides, we have mobile phone accessories to protect us from such dangers. Anyway, another occurrence has baffled commercial bee farmers as of late. Honey production has decreased significantly due to honey bees not returning to their hives. Insect experts suspected that EMP's from cell phones interfere with the bees' navigation systems. There are still no reliable evidence to prove this theory but scientist believe that EMP causing bees to lose their way is quite possible.

Reflecting About Old Mobiles

How many people out there are still using mobile phones prior to the release of the first camera phone? Probably not that much but still I see people talking and sending SMS through their dilapidated Nokia 3310's. At any given day, I still see people walking around with their old mobile phones. The Nokia brand would top the list with either Siemens or Samsung closing in on the second spot. Anyway, heart of the matter is a LOT (that is, a quite considerable number) of people still prefers using the good ole phones rather than the new breed of mobiles. At Tracfone, they do have a lot of old Nokia mobile phones in their yard.

You might say it’s the essence of the old mobile phones that justify this occurrence. It is function, first and foremost, you might add. But whether you admit it or not, you do want your phone to look good. Fortunately, for Nokia users, you can add some personal flavor to the looks with the available Nokia accessories that are ubiquitous in almost any part of the globe. Cell phone cases with customized details and cool designs sell like hot pancakes. Trouble with battery life? Charge up with new set of chargers and new set of cell phone batteries.

True, you non-camera phone cannot take pictures. But then again, it is function, first and foremost, that prompted you to buy the phone in the first place.

Vigin Mobile Offering 3 Free Phones

Virgin Mobile is holding a special promotion in which new users will receive a free phone when opening a contract due to the phones being bundled with $20 worth of airtime. This is a great deal if you're just about to switch over to Virgin Mobile because no one really wants to turn down anything free and the fact that you get great phones along with great service is a win win situation. The three phones included in this promotion include the Kyocera Oystr, Kyocera K10 Royale, and the Kyocera Shorty and the offer is valid through 6/24/2007.