In a letter to Sinclair, the commission said numerous studies had shown that the current transmission standard was adequate. The commission also said that shortcomings found in the first-generation digital receivers now being sold would probably be remedied in future products. WAP allows web content to beamed onto cellular phones. Finnish startup companies are moving quickly to provide consumers with the ability to participate in online auctions, bet on hockey games, or even buy sodas - all through their cellular phone. US based companies are expected to swoop in and use their high-priced shares to buy up key Finnish startups.
Phones are toys here in Finland.
Canadian cable companies have a substantial lead over US cable companies in providing high-speed cable Internet services to their customers. Yet, the US's population is about nine times that of Canada. Videotron is seeking to become a national business-telecommunications operator. Any mergers between major Canadian cable companies would have to be friendly since all are family controlled. International Last summer Chairman Kennard traveled to Africa and he has signed one-year work plans with South Africa, Ghana and Uganda.