A few years ago, Clark talked about an experiment going on with T-Mobile, whereby cell phones would automatically switch to an Internet phone when you’re in a wireless network. Basically, anytime you’re in a building or restaurant with Wi-Fi, your phone will automatically become an Internet phone. This also applies to incoming calls. If someone calls you and you’re in a place with a wireless connection – such as your home – no minutes are deducted. It will help you reduce the number of minutes you use because it’s not going against your plan. And, nothing happens with your number. It still shows up the same. T-Mobile has the smallest amount of customers, so it is trying to establish market share. So, what’s the cost? In the Pacific Northwest, where T-Mobile first tested it, the cost went up an extra $20 a month. We’ll keep you posted on the cost for the national roll out.

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In other cell phone news, Blackberry has come up with a new phone called “The Curve.” It’s attractive and plays music, in addition to all of its traditional functions. It first will be available to AT&T customers only and then it will be rolled out. We’ll keep you posted on that too.