User:Lisak 87/TroubleSpots
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| Type of business | Private |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2009 |
| Headquarters | , USA |
| Key people | Paul Carter |
| URL | mytroublespots |
TroubleSpots is a mobile phone coverage application that was developed and is operated by Global Wireless Solutions, Inc., a telecommunications company based out of Dulles, VA. TroubleSpots uses GPS technology to identify a user's current location. Individuals can then use TroubleSpots to report, in real time, when they experience areas of no wireless network coverage, dropped calls, failed call attempts, or failed data service. The information collected can be passed on to mobile operators, who use this data to optimize performance of their voice and data networks.[1]
History
[edit]TroubleSpots was launched for the iPhone and other Apple devices in April of 2009. [2][3]
On March 22, 2010, TroubleSpots became available for BlackBerry devices.[4]
Recognition
[edit]In 2009, FierceWireless named Global Wireless Solutions, Inc. one of its "Fierce 15," a list comprising 15 of the top wireless companies of the year. This recognition was due in large part to the creation of TroubleSpots.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Washington Business Journal; June 19-25, 2009; "Killer apps," by Darlene Darcy; page 33; http://www.mytroublespots.com/News/WBJ%20Apps%20Story_June%2009.pdf
- ^ "Global Wireless Solutions Unveils New iPhone Coverage Application," by Jyothi Shanbhag; TMCnet; April 06, 2009; http://iphone.tmcnet.com/topics/iphone/articles/53737-global-wireless-solutions-unveils-new-iphone-coverage-application.htm
- ^ Global Wireless Solutions, Inc. Official Press Release; April 1, 2009; http://www.mytroublespots.com/News/News_20090401.html
- ^ Global Wireless Solutions, Inc. Official Press Release; March 22, 2010; http://www.mytroublespots.com/News/News_20100322.html
- ^ "Global Wireless Solutions - Top Wireless Company 2009: FierceWireless, Fierce 15" by FierceWireless; Rhttp://www.fiercewireless.com/special-reports/global-wireless-solutions-top-wireless-company-2009-fiercewireless-fierce-15#ixzz1pf7xdGag Subscribe: http://www.fiercewireless.com/signup?sourceform=Viral-Tynt-FierceWireless-FierceWireless http://www.fiercewireless.com/special-reports/global-wireless-solutions-top-wireless-company-2009-fiercewireless-fierce-15
External links
[edit]- TroubleSpots Website [1]
Category:IPhone software Category:Mobile technology Category:Wireless locating