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Percentage of wireless customers who use their cell phones to take pictures

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What's Putting Wind in Wireless' Sails
Technologies, particularly network software and new applications, that have been in the works for years are now coming together

The Brainwork behind Smart Phones
Researchers are devising pricey new features, extending battery life -- and trying to get subscribers to buy and use all these new gadgets

The Keys to Keeping Cell Customers
With price less of a factor, wireless providers are waging the battle to reduce churn with better call quality and customer service

Wi-Fi Starts Leaping Security Barriers
As it proves its worth at work, companies are buying new products and services that help remove the worry of open access

Making the Case for Sprint PCS
While this wireless player's stock looks dreadful, if you look again at some numbers, you could find a worthy -- though risky -- bet

Why I'm Hooked on Virgin Mobile
I'm definitely not in its target teen market. I use it because it's by far the most affordable service for folks like me who hardly need it




SPECIAL REPORT: TELECOM
A Wireless World
In a few years, mobile phones will dominate U.S. communications (10/20/03)

TECHNOLOGY & YOU
A Wireless Net That Leaves Wi-Fi Behind
Verizon's experimental service in Washington shows promise (11/10/03)

SPECIAL REPORT: TELECOM
The Mobile-Phone Plan of the Future?
In Germany, O2's Genion is gaining popularity by letting subscribers make cheaper calls from their "home zone" (10/20/03)

TELECOM UPDATES
Microsoft Sets Collision Course with Nokia
The software giant says it's happy with the progress of its operating system for smartphones, despite low penetration rates (10/15/03)

Sam Stovall's Sector Watch
Hot Numbers for Wireless Stocks
S&P says even with the good run it has had, the industry is poised for more gains. The top pick: Nextel Communications (10/8/03)

STREET WISE
Less Static for Wireless Stocks?
Churn is down, profits up, and even the obligation to let defecting customers keep their old numbers no longer seems so onerous (9/25/03)

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