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The opinions expressed in this editorial are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Decima Reports.

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The cart before the horse: giving vendors too much control

Ayn Rand’s "Rational Selfishness" suggests that customers should act in their own self-interest to arrive at optimal outcomes, and Adam Smith and Leon Walras argue that in so doing, customers can also contribute to the greater good. This, largely, becomes the justification for capitalism.

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Mitec Telecom Inc. has appointed Daniel Piergentili as president and CEO effective immediately, returning to the company after a nine-year absence. The appointment was announced on August 15.

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Nokia introduces new Bluetooth handset in Canada
Nokia is giving Canadian business users a new powerful handset to improve their work environment. The 2855i has integrated Bluetooth, a handsfree speaker phone, memo recorder and phonebook. "The Nokia 2855i phone is a business tool that enables optimum efficiency for completing business activities when mobile," reads a news release. "For example, users will benefit from the Nokia 2855i easy user interface and integrated Bluetooth functionality, especially when required to link with a remote printer or laptop to print or download messages, files or images." Nokia’s CDMA sales director adds, "With Nokia’s unsurpassed quality, long product life and the new wireless essential – Bluetooth technology, the affordable Nokia 2855i device will be a favourite among managers and employees alike."

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Significant growth in wireless data services, CRTC figures reveal

Results from the CRTC’s annual report on the telecommunications industry reveal that revenue from wireless data services such as email, text messaging and ringtones is contributing significantly to the wireless industry’s overall revenue growth. This growth also took into account roaming and interconnection charges.

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Voice-enabled technology makes sense in car, home and workplace

With the launch of its hands-free, in-car email solution iLane last month (RoW, July 27/06), Waterloo ON-based Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Inc. (IMS) rolled out one of the first voice-activated wireless devices on the market. Almost immediately after iLane’s release, future uses for this technology and how it could be applied outside of the car became evident.

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Ruling on Tariff 24 should amount to millions for SOCAN

Much to the dismay of Canada’s wireless carriers, the Copyright Board of Canada ruled on August 18 that the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN) will receive a royalty rate of 6% on revenue from ringtone downloads, for which a SOCAN licence is required, between 2003 and 2005.

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Veteran wireless executive to take charge of struggling Bell Mobility

Wade Oosterman, the new president of Bell Mobility and Bell Distribution Inc., has a tough task ahead of him: return the struggling wireless operator to its former venerable self. He also been given the position of chief brand officer of Bell Canada, which is also in recognition of the struggles the incumbent telephone company is experiencing in the local telephony market.

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More broadband spectrum available

Industry Canada has kicked off a consultation to license more spectrum that can be used to provide broadband services. This new bandwidth would add to existing spectrum licensed in 2004 and 2005.

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Rogers Wireless and Telus Mobility outperform Bell Mobility in second quarter

Canada’s three national wireless carriers reported solid subscriber results with overall industry subscriber growth topping 11% for the second quarter of 2006 compared to results from last year’s second quarter, but Rogers Wireless and Telus Mobility continue to outpace rival Bell Mobility. There are now more than 17 million subscribers in Canada.

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