PC World - Mobile networks may not be getting upgraded as fast as some subscribers would like, but carrier spending on infrastructure is expected to rebound slightly this year after falling in 2009.

Reuters - LG Electronics Inc, the world's No. 3 mobile phone maker, on Wednesday launched a smartphone based on Google's Android operating system in South Korea, as it seeks to boost its relatively weak smartphone line-ups.

NewsFactor - The wait is over. Cisco Systems on Tuesday finally took the lid off its hype machine to reveal a new router. Cisco is positioning its CRS-3 Carrier Routing System as the foundation of the next-generation Internet that will pave the way for rapid growth of video transmissions, mobile devices, and new online services.

AP - As a proposal to require health warnings on cellular phones got a fresh legislative review Tuesday, Gov. John Baldacci made clear his opposition but stopped short of threatening a veto.

AP - Globecomm Systems has been notified of a contract extention worth $34.2 million, the sattelite communications company said Tuesday.

PC World - The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is considering ways that wireless technologies can be used to deliver free or low-cost broadband services, as part of its National Broadband Plan.

PC Magazine - A recent tweet from the mobile TV company seems to confirm that T-Mobile plans to launch the high-resolution, high screen size HTC HD2 on March 23.

Reuters - The NFL has signed a four-year agreement with Verizon Wireless to show live games and highlights on mobile phones in a deal U.S. media reported was worth $720 million.

PC Magazine - Wireless provider SiBeam received $36.5 million in a Series D funding round on Tuesday. Retailer Best Buy and Cisco Technology also joined, giving both additional stakes in promoting the technology.

Reuters - U.S. regulators may dedicate spectrum to free wireless Internet service for some Americans to increase affordable broadband service nationwide, the Federal Communications Commission said on Tuesday.