Sprint isn't doing so well as a traditional voice-carrier amidst its more popular competition. So, the struggling network operator is re-focusing its resources on the data-side of mobile communications. Apple's iPhone has forced the industry to re-think how mobile phones deal with web-content. The fake internet that's served up with those crappy, bundled WAP browsers is [...]

While in-flight mobile phone use in the US is likely grounded for the forseeable future , it looks like air-travelers will be able to get their airborne internet-fix soon. JetBlue Airways has announced that they’ll be trialling free internet access - email and instant messages - on Tuesday. The test-trial will only be offered on one of the airline’s aircraft, but that single airplane with internet access will be a much-welcomed change from traditionally data- and voice-free flights. American Airlines, Virgin America, and Alaska Airlines will be launching their own fleet-wide internet-access services in the near term. The service will likely cost $10 per flight. Virgin will give passengers access to email through their in-seat entertainment system, while other airlines will be offering WiFi connections in the cabin. Internet access will only be enabled while at cruising altitude - the service will be turned off while the plane is on the tarmac and during the take-off and landing phases of the flight (we wouldn’t want any fiery crashes just so little Jimmy can get his MySpace-fix, now would we?). There’s no word on whether VoIP calls will be allowed, but here’s to hoping! [Via: Computer World ] ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:FAA puts its foot down on in-flight cell phone calls - it ain't gonna happenEuropean Union may be getting in-flight cellphone use soonAirCell Down But Not Out - Will Provide In-Flight 'WiFi In The Sky'Europe gives airlines green-light for in-flight cell phone calls!Qantas To Test In-Flight Text Messaging

We love Pandora. It’s like having your own, personal radio DJ in your computer. Following on their partnership with Sprint , the streaming internet radio service has teamed up with AT&T to bring the customizable online radio service to 3G handsets on the AT&T network. Pandora radio stations can be personalized to your liking (limited to 100 stations) and accessed straight from the mobile phone of your choice. But, that cellphone of choice has to have 3G connectivity to ensure you have the bandwidth to pull down the high-quality internet radio stream from Pandora. The service is available on the Samsung SYNC, A717 , and A737 ; Motorola RAZR V3xx and V9 ;  LG Trax , CU400, and CU405. You’ll have to pony up $8.99 per month to use the Pandora streaming internet radio service from AT&T. It’s a pretty steep fee for us, but if music is your thing, then it might just be worth a look listen. Source ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:Pandora - Streaming Internet Music goes Mobile with SprintVideo: What OpenGL acceleration in shipping Nokia's is capable ofAT&T to offer unlimited SMS for families: $29.99AT&T officially announces LG TraxAT&T Launches Mobile Backup Service