* Mobile phone use passes a milestone Mar 6, 2009
The survey, by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), an agency of the UN, also found that nearly a quarter of the worlds 6 ... The ITU report points to the Gambia, where mobile subscriptions have rocketed amid stiff competition among mobile operators ... There has been a clear shift to mobile cellular telephony, the ITU report said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Blogging From Brazil: Updates on Men's Soccer Trip To Fútbol Paradise Mar 4, 2009
The boys were exhausted, but too excited to sleep much on the two-hour ride to SpaSport Resort in Itu, Brazil ... Substitute Karl Digbeu also did well to relieve pressure, as he and got to the byline a few times and looked dangerous crossing ... We absorbed the attacking pressure and countered; substitute had two chances and freshman could've scored in his debut off a clever cross from junior. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Adriano held scoreless in So Paulo victory Jan 21, 2008
SAO PAULO, Brazil (AP) -Adriano was held scoreless but substitute midfielder Souza netted a late goal to help Sao Paulo beat Rio Preto 1-0 in the Sao Paulo state championship on Sunday ... On Saturday, Ituano upset Portuguesa 1-0 in Itu and Paulista fell 2-1 to Ponte Preta in Jundiai. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
China-Style Growth at Compelling Prices Nov 22, 2007
With a list of investors that includes Citigroup (NYSE: C), MasterCard (NYSE: MA), and Brazil's $60 billion Banco Itau (NYSE: ITU) -- and a customer base that's already 80% the size of First Data's -- this is the early leader in a fast-growing niche. In fact, Planner Corretora de Valores forecasts near 25% annual earnings growth through 2011 on the back of a 23% annual increase in credit and debit card transactions in the country. (MSNBC -- Business)
Access excess Nov 16, 2007
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Brazil to make $385-mln bid for orbit concession Oct 23, 2007
The meeting is to be convened by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) ... In a partnership with Uruguay, Venezuela is seeking authorization from the ITU to launch into the orbit its first Simon Bolivar satellite, said the newspaper. (Xinhuanet, China)
PhoneBrasil Issues Shareholder Update and Releases Estimated Financial Information Aug 27, 2007
Internet usage in Brazil has increased in the last few years and, in May 2007, was estimated at 39,140,000 people by ITU (International Telecommunications Union), and a 21 ... These advancements and breakthrough developments were designed and manifested at institutions such as MIT, Harvard, Columbia, NASA and Cambridge, among others. (BusinessWire)
The Global Megatrend You Must Own May 25, 2007
Now, Banco Itau (NYSE: ITU) offers mortgages, personal loans, and asset management services to a population that is enjoying incredible growth in quality of life. But it won't just be the companies that provide the money that will benefit. (MSNBC -- Business)
UN warns on password 'explosion' Jan 28, 2007
Re-using these identifiers puts people at serious risk of falling victim to identity theft, said the ITU report ... But this comes with risks, warns the ITU report ... The growing problem of ID theft could stunt the growth of net commerce as users become wary of spending money online, warned the ITU.. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Santos opens Paulista title defense with win Jan 19, 2007
Ze Roberto, Brazil's starting midfielder at the 2006 World Cup in Germany, had put Santos ahead with a low left-footer from near the penalty spot in the 70th, and substitute midfielder Marcos Dias tallied for Barueri with a right-footed strike from close range in the 80th ... Sao Bento, coached by former Colombia midfielder Freddy Rincon, fell 4-2 to Noroeste in Bauru, while Ituano picked up a 1-1 draw against Bragantino behind a goal by veteran striker Sorato in Itu. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
UN Agency: Internet Should Be Run By Key Players... Jan 13, 2007
Internet should be run by key players: new ITU boss ... GENEVA (Reuters) - The Internet should continue to be overseen by major agencies including ICANN and the ITU, rather than any new "superstructure", the new head of the International Telecommunications Union said on Friday ... Hamadoun Toure, who took up the reins of the United Nations agency this month, said the ITU would focus on tackling cyber-security and in narrowing the "digital divide" between rich and poor countries. (The Drudge Report)
