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Ericsson's newly-minted multimedia division announced its first big content deal this morning. The division, headed by Jan Wareby, formerly the executive vice president of marketing and sales at Sony Ericsson, will collaborate with Turner Broadcasting System International to develop mobile content from TBSe#039; various entertainment properties including CNN International, Cartoon Network and Adult Swim. The deal is not exclusive. The first product, CNN Mobile, will make its debut next `#8230;

Sony Ericsson raised some eyebrows last week when it announced manufacturing agreements with Flextronics and Foxconn to make mobile phones in India. Did it signal a shift in the joint venturea#039;s strategy? Last year, Sony Ericsson.#039;s profit more than tripled year-over-year as the `#8230;

Ericsson and Turner Broadcasting partner to develop international mobile services February 5, 2007, Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) and Turner Broadcasting System International have formed a collaboration under which the users of mobile services and mobile operators will benefit from the companies’ leading positions in mobility and global multimedia content. As part of a wide ranging deal, Ericsson and Turner are collaborating to develop Turner’s internet, broadcast news and entertainment content - including CNN International, Cartoon Network and Adult Swim material - for mobile multimedia environments. The offering combines the delivery of Turner news and entertainment content with hosting and content management technology, developed by Ericsson. The first of these jointly developed services will launch in Europe on February 12 at the 3GSM World Congress trade fair in Barcelona, bringing a new CNN Mobile service to the users initially in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

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The luxury MVNO Voce has expanded its handset lineup to include the Palm Treo 650, Moto Pebl and Nokia 7380. Because of Voce0#039;s agreement with Cingular, its network provider, Voce users arenr#039;t allowed to use data services beyond text messaging. Maybe the addition of the Treo is a sign that this agreement is about to change? Article

In-flight wireless;#039; growing momentum By J. Gerry Purdy, Ph.D.`nbsp;`nbsp;VP `amp; Chief Analyst for Mobile `amp; Wireless at Frost `amp; Sullivan. In 2005, `#8230;

President Bushe#039;s proposed budget for 2008 grants the FCC the power to assess fees on un-auctioned wireless licenses and to auction domestic satellite licenses, including those used to supplement land-based cellular networks. If Congress approves of them, new spectrum fees would begin in 2008 and raise a projected $3.6 billion over the next 10 years. The administration also requested that Congress extend the FCCt#039;s auction authority indefinitely--it currently expires on Sept. 30, 2011. The `#8230;

There has been quite a bit of buzz in the blogosphere about Windows Mobile 6 (codenamed Crossbow)`nbsp;making its official debut at 3GSM next week, but until now there wasnl#039;t the slightest shred of evidence. Modaco has the scoop that Microsoft had a webcast with Jim Wilson scheduled for February 14, 2007 (Day three of 3GSM) called: "MSDN geekSpeak: Windows Mobile 6 with Jim Wilson." Microsoft has since pulled the webcast from its scheduled line-up, but Modaco managed to `#8230;

While filing a patent isna#039;t necessarily a true harbinger of a companyo#039;s intentions, RIM has filed some interesting design schemes for the BlackBerry in R`amp;D. The first patent shows a BlackBerry-like device with a rotatable keyboard--making the it available in flip phone mode as well as rotated into a more horizontal position. This diagram might explain it better (click to enlarge): `#8230;

Nortel CFO and executive vice president Peter Currie is resigning, effective April 30th. Nortel has fought accounting problems during the last seven years and continues to face regulatory probes in the U.S. and Canada as a result. Currie held many posts at Nortel during his tenure from 1979 to 1992. Currie returned to Nortel as finance chief from 1994 to early 1997 and then returned again as finance chief in 2005 following the completion of a major restatement. Nortel has begun the search `#8230;

The youth-oriented MVNO Helio, which runs on Sprintn#039;s network, disclosed that it finished 2006 with 70,000 subscribers, average revenue per user at $100 and monthly revenue streaming in at a rate greater than $100 million per year. The operating and financial disclosures came as the MVNO announced the launch of its over-the-air mobile music store, which will offer songs for $1.99 each. The music service aims to boost Heliov#039;s already impressive ARPU that much higher--rival `#8230;

Listen Up…Helio Music Takes Tunes Mobile Helio Gives a Preview of Strong Service Metrics and Fast Subscriber Growth LOS ANGELES--HELIO LLC announced today the launch of Helio Music, the newest addition to Helio’s line-up of custom-built 3G services. In a very short time, Helio has introduced multiple industry firsts, such as MySpace Mobile, GPS-enabled Google Maps™ service for mobile, Buddy Beacon and “Gifting `amp; Begging,” allowing friends to share all of Helio’s downloadable content. With Helio Music, the company is continuing to innovate, launching a full mobile over-the-air music download service architected from the ground up to be the richest mobile music store on the market. It is innovations like these that have put Helio on the path to surpass 100,000 subscribers by early in the second quarter of 2007 and have resulted in ARPU of over $100 per month, substantially above the industry average.

TORONTO, ONTARIO -- February 06, 2007 -- Nortel(1) (TSX: NT)(NYSE: NT) today announced that Peter Currie will step down as Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of Nortel and Nortel Networks Limited, effective April 30, 2007. Following that date, Mr. Currie will continue to provide advice and assistance to the Company to ensure a smooth transition. The Company has initiated a search to fill the position. "I want to thank Peter for his very significant contribution to Nortel over the past two years," said Mike Zafirovski, president and CEO, Nortel. "Peter has successfully steered Nortel through many difficult financial issues and, in the process, has enhanced the Companyn#039;s governance. In addition, he leaves behind a very strong finance organization led by a team of consummate professionals. On a personal level, I will miss his counsel and sound judgment. I and the entire Nortel team want to wish him well as he takes on new challenges."

Helio claims 70K subscribers, $100 ARPUChutes `amp; Ladders: Nortel CFO resignsRIM patents point to BlackBerry;#039;s future?Rumor Mill: Windows Mobile 6 launch at 3GSM?Bush budget expects $21B from spectrumFEATURE: In-flight wirelessf#039; growing momentumSPOTLIGHT: MVNO Voce adds handsetsALSO NOTED: European carriers aim to protect the kids; Daily Trivia Question; and much more...