robertshaw.info Telecoms, Internet and Convergence  13 June 2002 News on Internationalized Domain Names VeriSign lays plans for foreign domains. [The Register]  3:21:45 PM    Google It!     Brussels refuses to renegotiate 3G licences The European Commission yesterday refused to give the green light to the renegotiation of third generation mobile phone licences - despite pressure from the cash-strapped industry. However, Brussels left the door open to some licence changes in exceptional circumstances. It estimates European telecommunications companies have spent some €110bn ($104bn) in acquiring the 3G licences. [FT]  10:55:34 AM    Google It!     US Government to Increase ICANN Scrutiny U.S. lawmakers have said they will step up oversight of the nonprofit group that oversees the Internet's domain-name system. [Reuters] Also see  [Wired News]: Senators Weigh ICANN's Future.  10:48:44 AM    Google It!     Formation of the Open Mobile Alliance Nearly 200 of the world's leading mobile operators, device and network suppliers, information technology companies and content providers have announced the formation of a the Open Mobile Alliance (OMA).    10:21:11 AM    Google It!     Quote of the Day Clement Atlee. "Democracy means government by discussion, but it is only effective if you can stop people talking." [Quotes of the Day]  10:05:12 AM    Google It!

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