Surprising News from Apple – VoIP Calls over 3G?!?

Interesting news from AppleInsider:

Apple now allowing iPhone apps to make VoIP calls over 3G networks

In an update to its iPhone SDK, Apple is now permitting apps to make VoIP calls over 3G wireless networks, an option that was once only available over a WiFi connection.

According to a press release issued Wednesday by [...]

I love Sprint (Sarcasm Font)

The holidays were supposed to be filled of joy, happiness, and laughter. I wish I could say that they for me but unfortunately it was quite the opposite. The reason you ask? Sprint!  All decency and good spirit was forsaken from them as I was scrambling to update several clients campaigns per my favorite carrier [...]

My “A-Ha” Moment

Week after week, day after day, I have been waiting for it. That one glorious moment when the light turns on and everything makes sense…my “a-ha” moment. Well last week I’m proud to report it happened!

My trusty partner, Evan, was on a two week family vacation, leaving me to manage two boatloads of live programs. [...]

I Think Verizon Hates Me Personally

Oh the wonders of Verizon… See this picture?  Yea, that’s how I feel right now.  Why you might ask?  Verizon.  Verizon is the reason I lay awake at night.  Verizon is the reason I’m going gray early.  Verizon is the reason I have sudden and sharp chest pains, but mostly, Verizon is the reason I [...]

Ireland: land of Guiness, potatoes & mobile

From the moment I landed in Europe mobile campaigns assisting alongside traditional marketing campaigns are widespread. Alcohol brand Carlsberg is using a mobile call to action with a fun campaign called “What’s on, where?”. User can text CARLSBERG to the short code to get information on where the party’s at! The call to [...]

Pre-Emptive Audits & Off-the-Cuff Requirements

“Why does it take so long to get a short code approved?” It’s the million dollar question we’re asked day after day, and the truthful answer is “it depends.” It depend on the type of service being applied for, as well on the individual Carrier. There is no uniform system or [...]

Are we just a “Mobile Marketing Agency”? (nope!)

Textopoly does not fit into a neat box in the mobile world. Over the years I’ve tried to find the most accurate way to describe what it is that we do. And over theses same years mobile has grown dramatically in regulations, technology, creativity, etc. – and we’ve grown with it. We’ve stayed fluid and [...]

New CSCA Application Process

If you were interested in getting yourself a commercial shortcode, there is only one way you could get one. You would have to apply and register with the Common Short Code Authority (CSCA, www.usshortcodes.com). It’s interesting that there are numerous aggregators, a variety of wireless carriers, but only one place to get a commercial short [...]