#Cell Phones
Access Business Records Using State’s First App
The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) today unveiled the State of Hawaii’s first application for mobile devices.
First Hawaiian Adds Mobile Banking
First Hawaiian Bank has launched their mobile banking service called FHB Mobile Banking, according to the bank’s president and chief operating officer, Bob Harrison.
Better Business Bureau Warns of Cell Phone Radiation Scam
The Hawaii Better Business Bureau, along with the Federal Trade Commission, are warning consumers to beware “shields” and advising consumers use free options when seeking to limit exposure to cell phone radiation.
ACLU Makes Cell Phone Tracking Request to Maui Police
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is sending 379 requests to local law enforcement agencies, including the Maui Police Department, demanding to know when, why and how they are using cell phone location data to track Americans across the country.
BBB Cautions Travelers on Unexpected Cell Phone Charges
The Hawaii Better Business Bureau (BBB) is cautioning cell phone users, when traveling abroad, to recognize that their data plan is constantly in use even when they think their phone is not.
Maui Gets Fast Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Network July 21
Residents in Kahului, Wailuku, Kihei, Wailea, Lahaina, Napili, and Kapalua with smartphones, laptop modems and hotspots will soon be able to take advantage of speeds up to 10 times faster when Verizon Wireless makes available its 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network on July 21.
Verizon Wireless Store in Kahului Going Green
The Verizon Wireless Communications Store in Kahului is one of 41 Verizon Wireless retail stores nationwide to recently receive the prestigious Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the United States Green Building Council.
Verizon Bringing 4G High Speed Wireless To Maui
Verizon Wireless announced yesterday that it is bringing its high speed 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network to four Hawaii cities in 2011.
Verizon Wireless Opening New Location; Hosting Two Maui Job Fairs
Verizon Wireless is opening a new store on Maui and will be hosting job fairs this week and next to find retail and customer service employees for its new location.
First day of cell phone ban in Maui County: July 6, 2010
Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares will sign a new ordinance into law today, restricting use of cell phones and mobile electronic devices while driving. Maui becomes the last county in the state to implement such a ban. The law allows the use of cell phones if they are operated with a hands-free device, such as Bluetooth […]
Electronics Recycling Event Set for Lanai
The County of Maui Department of Environmental Management, Solid Waste Division, today announced an “E-cycling” electronics recycling event on Lanai, scheduled for Wednesday, June 23, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. – noon at Central Services in Lanai City. The recycling event will allow the public to recycle electronic equipment, including any device with a circuit board […]
Maui cell phone ban passes first hurdle out of committee
By Wendy Osher A cell phone ban bill advanced out of committee today and now moves on to the full council for first and second reading. Maui is the last county in the state to consider legislation calling for the ban on use of cell phones and other electronic devices while driving. The bill was […]