Finland's Wireless Fast Track Thanks in large measure to mobile handset pacesetter Nokia, this small nation, about the size of Montana with a population of some 5 million people, is where the rest of the world looks for wireless guidance. But so far no one is willing to put it together. Printer friendly version.
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Many companies promise 3G video and graphics capability for wireless, though only a fraction point to the ever-receding mirage of 3G itself. This week two players announced image options that will start with small 2G steps. InfoSpace and ActiveSky said their deal to bring the latter's technology over the former's wireless platform could bring rich media to an estimated 80 percent of U.S. wireless users. ActiveSky's technology will allow users to access text enhanced with graphics and photo content on current wireless networks. While static images may not revolutionize wireless, they can have a significant value today.