On Advertising: Jets become flying billboards

"Onboard advertising is not something we're looking to at the moment" LONDON: 'Please return your seat backs and tray tables to their upright and locked position - and start reading the advertisement that is staring you in the face." O.K., you won't actually hear that last part ... via International Herald Tribune - Original Story

Worldwide mobile phone sales grow 17% in Q2

"Worldwide sales of mobile phones to end users in Q2 2007 increased 17.4 percent to 270.9 million units compared to Q2 2006, according to Gartner. via PalmAddicts - Original Story

Interview: Profit likely for Sanyo cell phone ops

"Even if we aim to expand our business in places like the Middle East, it would be really difficult to build a service and sales network from the ground up. There would be time we need to carry out M&As" Reuters Published on ZDNet News : Aug 21, 2007 11:37:00 AM Struggling electronics maker Sanyo Electric said on Tuesday its mobile phone operations will likely turn profitable in the current quarter to the end ... via ZDNet - Original Story

Iraq sells 3 mobile phone licences for US$3.75b

"To get the best return from the auction in such circumstances is a great vote of confidence in the Iraqi economy" AMMAN: Iraq sold three mobile phone licences for US$3.75 billion to Kuwait's Mobile Telecommunications Co, Asiacell and Korek yesterday, in a country that relies on cellphones after war and sanctions hit ... via Business Times - Original Story

Matsushita kept mum on battery glitch

"Of course, it's natural to disclose a problem as soon as we determine its cause. But in this case, we will refrain from making any comments, including when we learned about the cause" Matsushita Battery Industrial Co. knew as far back as May that a problem in the manufacturing process could cause its cellphone batteries to overheat, but it decided not to publicize the fact, sources said. via Asahi Shimbun - Original Story

Press Release: Virgin Mobile USA Says 'Aloha' With Debut of First LG Wireless Handset

"The Aloha has all of that. And we are impressed and gratified with LG's dedication in joining our efforts to raise awareness about the national crisis surrounding youth homelessness." Virgin Mobile USA, a top provider of no-annual-contract wireless phone services targeted at the youth market, today bids a warm welcome to the first LG Electronics handset to join its line-up, as the new Aloha ... via Mobile Burn - Original Story

Love may be only a cell phone call away

"It just takes away the whole kabuki dance that goes on with Internet dating" Get the weather. Get a picture. Get a date this instant. To add to the growing list of things you can do with your cell phone, now hear this: If you are feeling a little lonely or at loose ends, a growing ... via Nashua Telegraph - Original Story