Products & Technologies
High Gas Prices Are Cutting Deeply Into Summer Travel Plans, MapQuest Summer Survey Finds
Posted on May 17, 2006. Tagged: Products & Technologies
More Than 70% Say They Are Scaling Back or Canceling Summer Trips Altogether
Survey Also Finds Houston the Toughest City to Navigate; Los Angeles is the Most Difficult City to Escape on Holiday Weekends
Historically high gasoline prices are taking their toll on summer vacation plans, the new MapQuest Summer Survey of more than 1,000 people finds. According to the survey, as many as 72% of those planning to take a road trip this year said that gas prices were affecting their summer travel plans. Nearly one in 10 said they plan to cancel trips altogether to avoid the pain at the pump. But despite the prices, nearly half of Americans (49%) plan to take a road trip this summer nevertheless, according to the report.
AOL Launches AIM Phoneline
Posted on May 16, 2006. Tagged: Products & Technologies
New Service Offers a Free, Local Phone Number and Voicemail to AIM Users
Leading Industry Providers - Broadwing Communications, Telchemy and Plantronics - Selected to Support AIM Phoneline Service
AOL today announced the launch of the AIM Phoneline service, a new offering that gives AIM users a free, local phone number to receive unlimited incoming calls online through the AIM service as well as free online voicemail. AIM users can get their free AIM Phoneline number by visiting www.aimphoneline.com and by downloading an updated version of the AIM Triton service now in beta testing.
AOL and Clearwire Corporation Announce New Wireless Broadband Marketing Partnership
Posted on May 4, 2006. Tagged: Products & Technologies
New Partner to AOL's Broadband Network, Clearwire Brings a Differentiated Offering Through its Wireless Broadband Service
AOL and Clearwire Corporation today announced an agreement to offer consumers in select markets "AOL(R) High Speed - Powered by Clearwire." Consumers will now be able to access the AOL service with easy-to-use, high-speed wireless broadband access for as low as $25.90 per month.
AOL High Speed - Powered by Clearwire is initially available in Daytona Beach and Jacksonville, Fla., as well as Stockton and Modesto, Calif.
New Mobile Lifestyle Survey Finds 'Must Have' Features Include Mobile Mapping, Messaging, Email, Search and More
Posted on April 3, 2006. Tagged: Products & Technologies
AP-AOL-Pew Research Center Survey Reveals More Than Half of All Adults Keep Their Mobile Phone On 24/7; Nearly Half of Those Aged 18-29 Are Likely to Drop Their Landline
According to a new AP-AOL-Pew Research Center Mobile Lifestyle Survey, U.S. cell phone users are growing increasingly addicted to using their cell phones. The survey, which examined cell phone trends and usage habits among 1,286 mobile users nationwide, revealed that 52 percent of adults surveyed keep their cell phone turned on all the time while 40 percent of those aged 18-29 are likely to drop their landline once and for all.
MapQuest Launches New Mobile Offerings; MapQuest and Telmap Announce MapQuest Navigator, Making...
Posted on April 3, 2006. Tagged: Products & Technologies
...Turn-by-Turn Navigation Available on Mobile Phones; Free Access to MapQuest.com for Web-Enabled Mobile Phones
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 2006--As part of MapQuest's ongoing commitment to make maps and directions available on mobile devices, the Company today announced two new products, MapQuest Navigator and Web based mobile services, making it easier for consumers to find their destinations. MapQuest is the leading mapping destination on the Web* serving upwards of 40 million individuals and thousands of businesses with software solutions.