Mon, 12 May 2008 ![]() The Cell Phone Junkie Show #102
Show Notes The real T-Mobile 3G launch
announcement, more 3G iPhone rumors and the newest Help TCPJ
by taking this short survey News T-Mobile's 3G network-Official T-Mobile tops 30 million subscribers in the
US Sprint considering a Nextel
spinoff Qwest to use Verizon starting this
Summer More Qwest-Verizon Partnership
Details Leaked AT&T memo points to possible 3G iPhone
launch iPhone unavailible in US or UK? Vodaphone set to release iPhone in Australia, Italy, India and
others AT&T WiFi access on iPhone, who
knows iPhone 2.0 software to have 3G on/off
option Boost
Mobile lunches unlimited Pay-as-you-go plan Devices Official Announcement coming May
12? Verizon Motorola Q9c Availible Now
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Mon, 5 May 2008 ![]() The Cell Phone Junkie Show #101
Show Notes Back from show 100 with a packed show of news from
the past 2 weeks. Help The
Cell Phone Junkie by completing a survey Show 100 coverage Mickey's recent podcast appearances News How to keep calling costs down when traveling
overseas AT&T offering iPhone plan for
deaf Where are the new customer additions coming
from? Apple's 2nd fiscal quarter
results Blackberry wants to fend off
iPhone Cellular South will pay your ETF to switch to
them Sprint discontinuing Voice Command July
1 T-Mobile announces Pay by the Day T-Mobile 3G network launches with Voice
Only Cricket coming to Las Vegas May
13 Court supports FCC in deadline to vacate
channels Rumor-T-Mobile looking to aquire Sprint Devices Verizon Motorola Q9c coming May
15th New Sidekicks on T-Mobile this
summer Samsung Glyde on Verizon May 9 Verizon BB Curve to launch May 9 XPERIA X1 launch to be mid-September Software Alltel Touch gets firmware update with EVDO Rev.
A Slingplayer client updated for Windows Mobile and Symbian
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Sat, 3 May 2008 In a hope to begin generating revenue to support my goals with The Cell Phone Junkie, I'm working with my show provider (Libsyn) to attract sponsors. One of the steps in determining the best advertisers for the site is to get demographic information from you, the listeners of the show. A quick (less than 2 minutes) survey has been created, and I need a few hundred listeners to take it. You can access it by going directly to TCPJ website and click on the "Support this Podcast" on the right side of the screen under the Grand Central call button. Or, you can click on THIS LINK and it will take you to the survey. Thanks for your time and support. Mickey Category: general -- posted at: 5:25 PM Comments[1] |
Sun, 27 April 2008 ![]() The Cell Phone Junkie Show #100
Show Notes A very special episode celebrating
100 shows of TCPJ. We bring in 3 experts
in the field of cell phones to chat with this week. Thanks to everyone that listens to and
supports our show each and every week! Interview with Dieter
Bohn http://www.smartphoneexperts.com/ Interview with David
Ciccone Interview with Rob
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Tue, 22 April 2008 ![]() NEWS RELEASE “THE CELL PHONE JUNKIE” RELEASES 100TH PODCAST Expert Guests Join Host Mickey Papillon during Special Episode of Popular Independent Program Devoted to the Cell Phone Industry PHOENIX – April 22, 2008 – The Cell Phone Junkie, one of the nation’s leading independent podcasts devoted to the cell phone industry, will release its 100th
program on April 27, 2008, according to founder and host Mickey
Papillon. The free program will include special guests who are
considered experts in the field of cell phones and mobile phone
technology, and will be available on the website (www.thecellphonejunkie.com) as of Sunday, April 27. “We’re extremely excited to be doing our 100th
program,” said Papillon, a longtime cell phone user and an authority on
mobile phone technology. “Since our inception in 2006, The Cell Phone
Junkie programs have been downloaded by more than 100,000 listeners, so
we believe we’re providing a valuable service to many people.
Worldwide, there are approximately 3 billion cell phone users and, in
some countries, cell phone penetration is actually more than 100 percent.” Joining
Papillon on the April 27 program will be co-host Joey Koppes of
Minneapolis, Minnesota. Also appearing on the show are David Ciccone,
Founder, www.mobilitytoday.com, of Monmouth Junction, New Jersey, Dieter Bohn, VP of Communities, www.smartphoneexperts.com, of Inverness, Florida, and Rob Walsh, Founder, www.podcast411.com and www.todayiniphone.com, of Overland Park, Kansas. All are considered experts in the cell phone industry. Recent
podcasts have dealt with such diverse subjects as the popular Apple
iPhone, the $20 billion government auction of radio spectrum to
industry service providers and the benefits of cell phones over
traditional landline phones. A March podcast even discussed the British
government’s decision to test the installation of soft padding on
streetlamps in London because so many citizens have been walking into
them inadvertently while talking on their cell phones. “Obviously
there is a humorous side to the cell phone industry,” Papillon said.
“It’s not just about new products and software updates. The cell phone
industry is changing rapidly and we receive dozens of questions about
the technology, the industry and the issues.” About The Cell Phone Junkie: The
Cell Phone Junkie website and podcast were formed in 2006 by Michael
(“Mickey”) Papillon, a resident of Cave Creek, Arizona and longtime
cell phone user and aficionado. It is one of the nation’s most popular
independent podcasts for detailed information about the industry. The
weekly podcast, which has been downloaded by more than 100,000
listeners worldwide, can be accessed via www.thecellphonejunkie.com or by calling 510-495-6352. Category: general -- posted at: 12:18 AM Comments[0] |
Mon, 21 April 2008 ![]() The Cell Phone Junkie Show #99
Show Notes Last show before the big 100! We talk about the new devices being used by
the FBI, plus some additional support for LTE.
Also, if you are on T-Mobile,
listen in to see if your hometown is on the list for the 3G upgrade. News FBI uses Verizon Blackberry
8830's Manufacturers sign LTE Patent
Agreements 02 and Carphone cut 8GB iphone
price Microsoft using Danger for new
team Vodaphone says Verizon needs LTE before they
do Will
calling inflight even be legal? T-Mobile 3G network rollout schedule? Devices Samsung SGH-i780/788 coming to the
US? Microsoft Surface in AT&T
Stores Software Questions/Comments Question from Wireless
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Mon, 14 April 2008 ![]() The Cell Phone Junkie Show #98
Show Notes Show 100 is getting close, but there are still 2
shows to go. A good solid week (after
last weeks CTIA show) of information, and some great interaction from our
listeners. News New Verizon Charges coming this
week New Verizon Smartphone Data Plan this
week Verizon and AT&T Blackberries go
down DoCOMo losing stranglehold in
Japan Carriers not as open as they
claim Mossberg says 3G iPhone will be here in 60
days iPhone contacts search and meeting
invite European commission approves calling over
EU FCC Proposing Emergency Alert System via
SMS California drivers not aware of impending ban on cell
phones HTC reports positive Q1
earnings Carphone warehouse coming to the
US NTT DoCoMo users roaming on Korean
networks Devices Sprint licenses visual voicemail for the
Instinct Touch for Verizon release
dates Software Android running on HTC Tytn II Questions/Comments Question from Phil Comment from Robert Question from Ryan Question from Marc Comment from Quint Comment from Jared Comment from Roger How
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Sun, 13 April 2008 I got word this weekend of some changes in the wind for Verizon Wireless this coming week. Apparently the activation fee is now only refunded if you return your phone
within 3 days if you up and cancel your service during the trial period. However, you still have 30 days to port out to another carrier like before. Also if you exchange you
phone during the first 30 days there is a $20 exchange fee. Looks like they are trying to keep people from trying out all sorts of phones when signing up for service. Apparently, this fee may also be applied when people do upgrades when they purchase new hardware. There is some good news though, new plans are coming for hearing impaired folks. Look for some sort of unlimited text and data plan with no voice minutes. All are expected to drop on Tuesday 4/15. Category: general -- posted at: 6:17 PM Comments[1] |
Sat, 5 April 2008 ![]() The Cell Phone Junkie Show #97 1:17:00 Show
Notes Happy Birthday to Mobility Today Mickey switching back and forth
between BB and Windows, what's a cell phone junkie to do? A nice long content filled show this week
with all the information from the CTIA convention in News 3G iPhone timeline from AT&T
CEO Will it have a new case design? T-Mobile Germany discounts on iPhone with
contract Sprint delaying commercial WiMax
launch Cricket launches first AWS market Femtocells in 2008 for Verizon Other stuff from the AT&T Media
Luncheon AT&T HSPA network complete this
year Qualcomm boosting CDMA network
capabilities Sprint confirmed as carrier for new WM
Treo Alltel gets honors for call
quality Air France launching in-flight
calling First Blackberry sold this week in
Russia RIM Ships record number of
BlackBerry's ATT will sell phones with Android Laptop makers to support both UTMS and
EVDO3G T-Mobile providing replacement Wing batteries for
overheating Questions/Comments Question from John Question from Ross Devices Verizon's CTIA Lineup
Announcement Q9c announced for Alltel and US
Cellular Blackberry 9000 first impressions First
Sony 3G Device in the US GSM Blackberry
Wi-Fi Blackberry coming to Nextel Software How
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Mon, 31 March 2008 ![]() The Cell
Phone Junkie Show #96 Blackberry outages this weekend Cuba
to allow citizens to have cell phones Sprint paying employees to help stop customers from canceling
service Nokia Siemens rolling out faster EDGE
Phones going to be allowed on UK planes
Comcast and Time Warner jump into WiMax with Sprint
Nextel Motorola completes first EVDO Rev A to LTE Handoff
Microsoft sees Windows Mobile
gains
Software Slingplayer for Symbian coming this summer
Slingplayer in the works for iPhone
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