A lot of people these days use Google Maps to get them from A to B, as well as other online services such as Multimap and Streetfinder. We've come to rely on them.
So I was somewhat mystified when a completely random road popped up in a section of a route in London. I knew the road shouldn't be there, and it's not listed on any maps. So how did it get there?
If you search a route from or to Islington in London, you might get directed down a street called "Potters Heron Lane". As far as I'm aware there is no such road, and indeed the road down which you are being directed is actually the main Islington thoroughfare known as Upper Street.
Maybe a section of Upper Street is called Potters Heron Lane; maybe Upper Street used to be called Potters Heron Lane! But neither option appears to be the case. It seems to be a mistake. Can someone out there please correct it??
AT&T leaks details of Apple's upcoming iPhone
A senior source at AT&T has leaked details of a new iPhone which it said is scheduled to be unveiled in June.
According to a blog post on the Boy Genius Report, the new Apple handset may feature higher speed 7.2Mbps HSDPA connectivity, and what it claims will be a faster, more seamless experience, which suggests an updated operating system could be in the offing. The unnamed source said the new iPhone will also feature an application that enables the user to control their home DVR (digital video recorder).
"People should prep for an exciting time this summer," said the source, in the report.
If accurate, it also suggests that punters in the U.S. should stick with AT&T if they want to get their hands on the latest Apple phone.
Meanwhile the Telegraph reported recently that O2 is planning to cut the price of the iPhone in the U.K. to clear out stock to make way for a new version this summer. The report also said that O2 may be about to lose its exclusive rights to sell the iPhone, with Orange tipped to replace it, although the report doesn't cite any sources.
All we're willing to say at this stage is, watch this space...
According to a blog post on the Boy Genius Report, the new Apple handset may feature higher speed 7.2Mbps HSDPA connectivity, and what it claims will be a faster, more seamless experience, which suggests an updated operating system could be in the offing. The unnamed source said the new iPhone will also feature an application that enables the user to control their home DVR (digital video recorder).
"People should prep for an exciting time this summer," said the source, in the report.
If accurate, it also suggests that punters in the U.S. should stick with AT&T if they want to get their hands on the latest Apple phone.
Meanwhile the Telegraph reported recently that O2 is planning to cut the price of the iPhone in the U.K. to clear out stock to make way for a new version this summer. The report also said that O2 may be about to lose its exclusive rights to sell the iPhone, with Orange tipped to replace it, although the report doesn't cite any sources.
All we're willing to say at this stage is, watch this space...
WCA 2009 - New Sponsors
A good week for the World Communication Awards as two new sponsors join up.
We're delighted to welcome Deutsche Telekom ICSS and Rogers Communications Inc. who join our long time friends at Orange as confirmed sponsors.
The 2009 World Communication Awards programme officially launches at the beginning of April, so keep an eye out for more information on Total Telecom or the World Communications Awards website.
Orange outsources UK network to Nokia Siemens
Orange has outsourced the running of its U.K. mobile networks to Nokia Siemens Networks, Total Telecom learnt yesterday.
Speaking at an investor day in Paris yesterday, Orange revealed that a contract with the vendor will enable it reduce the cost of running those networks by 20%.
In addition, the France Telecom-owned company outlined its plans to become Spain's leading alternative operator - including the possibility of sharing a next-generation access network rollout project - and said it had not ruled out the possibility of acquiring Spanish mobile operator Yoigo.
For more on Orange's investor day, see our comprehensive round-up on Total Telecom.
Speaking at an investor day in Paris yesterday, Orange revealed that a contract with the vendor will enable it reduce the cost of running those networks by 20%.
In addition, the France Telecom-owned company outlined its plans to become Spain's leading alternative operator - including the possibility of sharing a next-generation access network rollout project - and said it had not ruled out the possibility of acquiring Spanish mobile operator Yoigo.
For more on Orange's investor day, see our comprehensive round-up on Total Telecom.
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