HTC is really hitting their UK market hard these days. With the HTC Touch Diamond already expected in the UK, lucky Brits will have to decide which handset they’d like to play with - a sleek and trim, VGA boasting, HSDPA handset with and without a QWERTY keyboard. The United Kingdom is set to receive the [...]

The iPhone 3G has already launched in the UK, simultaneously with dozens of other countries around the world, but that doesn’t mean the iPhone 3G rumors are going to stop anytime soon. The latest bit of hearsay to come out of the United Kingdom hints at O2’s iPhone exclusivity period being almost expired. That means [...]

Yesterday we got word that O2 would be offering their UK iPhone 3G customers the option to go pre-paid with the next-generation iPhone 3G. The UK O2 website indicated that the 8GB iPhone 3G would be available for £299.99 (about $600) without contract, while the 16GB iPhone 3G would command a £359.99 (about $700) price-tag [...]

Quick heads-up for our readers across the pond. Apple's iPhone 3G carrier in the UK, O2, has apparently upped the ante when it comes to data-roaming charges. With the iPhone 3G poised to serve up wireless data at speeds that, depending on the network, can rival broadband speeds, UK iPhone 3G hopefuls are looking at steeper [...]

The media-centric, touchscreen beauty that is the LG Viewty has taken to the French wireless market with an interesting new color. Touted as an exclusive color, the UK's Orange has launched the LG Viewty in Purple. With a 5 megapixel camera, Xenon flash, full-body touchscreen, and HSDPA, the LG Viewty doesn't need some fancy color scheme [...]

Following fellow European iPhone counterpart T-Mobile's move to subsidize the iPhone 8GB when purchased with a a qualifying rate plan, O2 UK has announced that it will be shaving a cool £100 off the retail price of their iPhone 8GB stock. The offer is only valid from April 16 to June 1, and only applies [...]

We've been hearing a lot about all the data service offerings that will allow airline passengers to get their data-fix while in-flight, so it's refreshing to here of some developments regarding in-flight voice calls. Following on Norwegian Air's plan to offer in-flight voice calls and internet services through its Call Norwegian venture, the Office of [...]

Things aren't going all that well for our favorite IPO-scandal monger in the States. Virgin Mobile USA announced disappointing subscriber growth in Q1 2008 and cut its 2008 earnings forecast by 40%, resulting in a drop in Virgin's share prices. So, in an effort to boost revenues, and hopefully profits, in other markets, Virgin Mobile's [...]

Here we go again with the ridiculous mobile phone charges. This one comes from the UK. The Mirror reports that Vodafone customer Ian Simpson apparently started using his mobile phone as a wireless modem, after realizing that his Vodafone handset could be tethered to his computer for faster download speeds. Well, Mr. Simpsons started downloading TV shows and music albums over his mobile phone’s data connection. After something like 20-30 TV shows and four albums, Vodafone pulled the plug on Ian’s mobile data connection. Now, here’s the kicker. Ian called up Vodafone to question why his £7.50 data plan had been cut off. Vodafone informed Mr. Simpson that he had charged up £27,322 (!) in mostly data-related charges. It seems his data plan wasn’t unlimited, as he had assumed (where have we heard that before ?). Vodafone said that they limit this particular data package to 120MB per month, and Mr. Simpson’s data usage legitimately exceeded that limit. Here’s Vodafone’s take: “Our advice would be to never use a mobile as a modem. We will try to come to some sympathetic arrangement. And we hope he won’t make the same mistake again.” Right. We’re sure Vodafone hope he won’t make that mistake again. Not that Mr. Simpson should have known better, or that he’s not playing with a full deck of cards. But, carriers should really reconsider their data-billing practices. Afterall, this isn’t an isolated incident , by any means. [Via: textually ] ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:Canadian man gets a $85,000 mobile phone billVodafone's fights iPhone defection by taking customer service offlineUsing a cellphone abroadVodafone working on an unlimited music download serviceVerizon ONE-BILL, integrated billing

Finally. If drivers in the UK are anything like we see in the US, then this legislation is sorely needed. Come this Thursday, new legislation will hit the UK-books that will threaten British drivers with jailtime, in addition to fines, if they’re caught using their mobile phone to text or talk whilst on the road. The charge of “dangerous driving” can bring a maximum sentence of 2 years, and unlimited fines can be levied against the offending driver. While jail may not be a realistic penalty in most cases, the “unlimited fine” could turn out to be a significant deterrent. As we reported previously , UK drivers are already subject to laws that prohibit the use of cellphones while driving. However, the relatively lax penalties aren’t really doing enough to scare drivers away from texting-while-driving - thousands of Brits flout the law everyday. The new law would make jailtime a possibility for anyone caught with their attention focused on their handset rather than the road ahead. While it doesn’t affect drivers using hands-free setups, UK officials can pull over and cite (or arrest) anyone that seems to be a danger on the road. Hey you! Get off that damn cellphone and pay attention! Or, maybe we should lobby for jail time for Americans that like to drive while using their mobile phones? Yea, that would be nice. ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:Road Angel Mobile protects your driving licenceMOTOROKR T505 Bluetooth in-car speakerphone with FM transmitter officially announcedCeramic Speaker Driver Takes Mobile Phone Speakers to a Whole New LevelVOIPGirl has some trouble setting up her Nokia N80iNissan Developing Test Intelligent Transportation System - Mobile Phones Prevents Auto/Pedestrian Accidents