Independent valuation advisory firm Brand Finance plc has just published the 2009 edition of its BrandFinance Global 500 report on the world’s most valuable brands.
Vodafone is the highest-placed telecomms company – in 8th place, up from 11th last year – while Nokia is in 13th place, AT&T is 14th, Verizon is 15th, China Mobile is 16th and Orange is 17th.
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This week's industry headlines include the launch of the world's first commercial NFC mobile payment system. Iain, Mark and James take a closer look at mobile payments and also talk about other news from the last 7 days.
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The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission, the agency responsible for licensing and regulating the city’s yellow taxicabs and an assortment of other vehicles, is apparently considering the option of mandating mobile phone signal blockers for all cabs. Its new Taxicab Passenger Enhancement Program contains a suggestion that mobile phone signals should be electronically blocked for cab drivers whilst still permitting rear-seat passengers to make and receive calls.
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