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NOKIA
ROLLS OUT PEDAL-POWERED CHARGER
Nokia yesterday unveiled a pedal-powered battery charger for mobiles. “Bicycles are the most widespread means of transport in many markets around the world, so this is just one more benefit to be gained from an activity people are already doing,” Nokia’s Vice President Alex Lambeek said at a launch event in Nairobi, Kenya. By plugging handsets into the handlebar-mounted charger, which is connected to a dynamo harnessing electricity from the wheels, it would take a cyclist two-and-a-half hours to fully charge a battery, according to the company.
Nokia yesterday unveiled a pedal-powered battery charger for mobiles. “Bicycles are the most widespread means of transport in many markets around the world, so this is just one more benefit to be gained from an activity people are already doing,” Nokia’s Vice President Alex Lambeek said at a launch event in Nairobi, Kenya. By plugging handsets into the handlebar-mounted charger, which is connected to a dynamo harnessing electricity from the wheels, it would take a cyclist two-and-a-half hours to fully charge a battery, according to the company.
FRANCE TELECOM AND TDC ABANDON SWISS MERGER
FT writes that France Telecom and TDC have abandoned plans to merge their Swiss mobile operations, a setback that could hamper a large share sale by the Danish group.
FT writes that France Telecom and TDC have abandoned plans to merge their Swiss mobile operations, a setback that could hamper a large share sale by the Danish group.
MTN
‘NOT IN TALKS’ WITH RELIANCE
An MTN spokesman said Thursday that it had not revived talks with Reliance about a merger or buying a stake in Etisalat. The last time MTN and Reliance held takeover talks was in 2008.
An MTN spokesman said Thursday that it had not revived talks with Reliance about a merger or buying a stake in Etisalat. The last time MTN and Reliance held takeover talks was in 2008.
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