3G Press Archive August 2005

 

3G Handset Holiday Snaps Instantly
Customers of the SANYO 3G mobile handset, the S750i, can now print their holiday photos instantly, thanks to the SANYO DVP-P1 EX colour printer.
3G / WiFi Roaming to Boom in Oz
Two major Australian mobile operators plan to develop mobile technologies which will enable seamless roaming between 3G mobile and WiFi networks.
3G Wireless PC Card for Verizon
Verizon Wireless and UTStarcom announced the immediate availability of the Verizon Wireless PC 5740 wireless PC Card for use on Verizon Wireless’ Evolution-Data Optimized (EV-DO) network.
Vodafone K.K. New Sharp 3G Handsets
To coincide with the sale of these new 3G handsets, Vodafone K.K. will offer expanded Chaku-Uta Full® full track music download content starting mid-August.
3G Americas Publishes White Paper
Convergence--encompassing the convergence between media, datacom and telecommunication industries--is the topic of the latest report from 3G Americas, a wireless industry group supporting GSM and its evolution to 3G and beyond.
Push-To-Talk Over Cellular (PoC) Client for 3G Mobile Devices
Esmertec has announced the commercial availability of u@(TM)PoC, its Push-To-Talk over Cellular Client for 2.5G and 3G mobile devices, enabling real-time communication to individuals or groups.
Successful 3G Wireless News Trial
Motorola announces a successful 3G News trial with Spanish broadcaster, Radio Televisió Valenciana-RTVV, using 3G technology to allow broadcasters to seamlessly transmit real time video directly from the field to the television screen.
Satellite DMB 3G Phone that Slides and Rotates
Samsung Electronics announced the launch of its latest satellite DMB phone (model number: SCH-B200/SPH-B2000) with a unique “slide and rotate” form factor.
Demonstration System Using Videophones on 3G Mobile Phones
Oki Electric Industry announced its development of "Visual Contact Center," a demonstration system using the videophone function on 3G mobile phones.
Modulator Enables Four-Carrier 3G WCDMA Base-Station Transmitters
Maxim Integrated Products (Nasdaq:MXIM) introduces the MAX2022, the world's lowest noise, highest linearity, 2GHz, Zero-IF I/Q modulator designed specifically for wireless infrastructure applications.
3 Ireland Launches 3G Wireless Network
3 is challenging the old networks by introducing simple, great value price plans starting at just €25 per month, and including generous bundles of anytime, any network voice minutes and texts.
Pyramid Research Analyzes China's 3G License Scenarios
China's pending 3G license auction continues to hold the mobile community in suspense.
Stylish Kyocera 3G EV-DO Handset to Be Available
Amp'd Mobile and Kyocera Wireless announced the Jet, an affordable high-speed EV-DO (Evolution Data Optimized) handset for rapid downloading of Amp'd's unique 3G content launching later this year.
Multimedia Gateway Solution to Launch 3G Video Telephony Services
Dilithium Networks announced that MTN, a leading South African mobile network operator, has selected the Dilithium DTG 2000 multimedia gateway for the delivery of multimedia and enhanced video services across their newly launched 3G network.
BB Mobile, Ericsson Demonstrate 3G/WLAN Voice/IMS Handover Demonstration
Ericsson and BB Mobile, a Softbank Group company, have demonstrated the first seamless handover of circuit-switched voice and IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) based video services between 3G mobile and wireless local area networks (WLAN).
3 and Sony Ericsson Sign 3G Handset Agreement
3, the UK's first video mobile network, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Sony Ericsson to supply video mobiles for its handset portfolio.
Chunghwa Telecom launches 3G Wireless Network
Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. launches its 3G service in Taiwan today, using a WCDMA 3G network deployed by Nokia. The service launch highlights Chunghwa's dedication to providing its customers with exciting multimedia services, as well as Nokia's strong position in the 3G marketplace.
Japan's First 3G Wireless Data Card Roaming Service
Vodafone K.K. announced that from early September 2005 it will market a new version of its currently available VC701SI Vodafone Connect Card (manufactured by SII)
3G Solution for End-to-End Service Assurance
TTI Team Telecom International announced that it has been awarded a contract valued at approximately $4 million from VIBO Telecom Inc. ('VIBO'), a Taiwan-based greenfield 3G/UMTS service operator.
3G-324M Stack for Windows Mobile Smartphone
Dilithium Networks announced that its 3G-324M video telephony and conferencing protocol software, has been selected by HTC for its new Windows MobileTM Pocket PC Phone platform.
World's First Software-Radio '3G' Processor
Sandbridge Technologies has successfully implemented a complete "3G" multimedia handset design utilizing its SB3010(TM) flexible baseband processor to perform all baseband and multimedia functions in software.
Vodafone 3G Is Building Momentum
Vodafone Group Plc ('Vodafone') announces today key performance indicators, presented under IFRS, for the quarter ended 30 June 2005.
World’s First 3G Video Messaging interface Featuring Mobile Buddies
Mobeon, the leading messaging company, has unveiled the world’s first 3G video messaging interface featuring mobile buddies. Mobile buddies are 3D animated avatars that replace the traditional operator voice by providing entertaining and personalised mailbox navigation to mobile subscribers.
3G WCDMA Design Handbook
Imagicom Ltd is a company specialising in developing advanced level 3G technical training courses which we deliver both as public events and (more usually) as in-house courses to regular clients such as Nokia, Ubinetics, and Panasonic working in the area of 3G.
High-speed 3G UMTS: T-Mobile Deutschland
With HSDPA from T-Mobile, Internet access and data transmission via mobile communications reach speeds comparable with the fixed-network DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) access. "By introducing HSDPA, we are making high-speed UMTS possible,
European Telecoms Budgets Show Promise In 2005
With an average 3.4% spending increase for telecom technologies and services, Europe’s 2005 enterprise telecom outlook is good. This is one of the key findings of a recent Business Technographics® survey of 305 telecom decision-makers at large European enterprises
3G VideoBlog for 3G UMTS Mobile Phones
Mobaila, a company focused on the creation of new contents and formats for broadband and UMTS markets, together with “3”
High-Throughput Combination Memory for 3G Mobile Phones
Sharp Corporation has developed a high-speed combination flash/SCRAM*1 memory device featuring a throughput of 320 MBps (bytes/second), more than three times the transfer rate of its predecessor model*2.
Key Themes For The 3GSM World Congress Asia
The number of mobile subscribers in Asia is set to top one billion by 2006, making the region the largest mobile market in the world.
KDDI Announces Ultra 3G Wireless Plan
KDDI has announced the introduction of EV-DO Rev. A functional extensions to its CDMA 2000 1x EV-DO data infrastructure for au mobile phones.
Cingular Wireless Chooses Oberthur Card Systems to Deliver 3G (U)SIM Cards
This major milestone firmly reinforces our commitment to become the leading SIM and (U)SIM vendor to premier North and Central American wireless carriers," noted Philippe Tartavull, president and CEO of Oberthur Card Systems' American division
Vodafone UK First to Launch Prepay 3G Wireless Data Card
More laptop users than ever can now have the freedom and simplicity that 3G offers with added control of cost. Vodafone UK today announces the availability of the UK's first Vodafone Mobile Connect Prepay 3G data card.
Partnership to Accelerate 3G HSDPA Service Launch
Alcatel and Novatel Wireless announced that both companies have completed thorough interoperability tests between Alcatel Evolium(TM) radio access infrastructure and the Novatel Wireless' Merlin U740(TM) Wireless PC Card Modem in order to enable mobile operators worldwide to undertake live HSDPA (High-Speed Downlink Packet Access) field introductions.
Spotlight on AdvancedTCA and the 3G Market
AdvancedTCA is a set of industry standard specifications developed by the PC Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group. As prominent group member Intel describes it, ATCA "provides standardized platform architecture for carrier-grade telecommunication applications.
Executives Choose 3G Wireless to Stay Connected During Summer Vacation
Executives are increasingly adopting 3G technology for always on broadband connectivity worldwide, relinquishing the need to seek out Wi-Fi hot spots at venues such as coffee shops, travel hubs or rely on hotels for Internet access.
IDC Forecasts U.S. Wireless Music Market To Surge
Although they are only one component of the overall wireless music market, wireless full-track downloads present an opportunity that is arguably one of the largest in the wireless data industry.
Nortel 3G Wireless Network for PTK Centertel in Poland
PTK Centertel, Poland's leading wireless operator, has selected Nortel as a key supplier of third generation (3G) radio equipment to upgrade its wireless access network across Southern Poland.
Comprehensive A-GPS Location-Based Development and Conformance Test Capability
Aeroflex has announced a comprehensive capability designed to address the rapidly emerging development and conformance test requirements of Assisted-GPS location-based services.
BBC1 Debuts 3G IP Video Conferencing
t 9pm on the 24th of July 2005 the BBC1 Science program, “The Secrets of the Sexes”, produced by Rod Williams (‘Ladette to Lady’), will use 3G Video Mobiles to link scientists and single members of the public in personal, one-to-one video consultations.
TMN chooses Nokia for 3G Video Sharing
Customers of leading Portuguese mobile operator TMN now have a chance to "share the moment" with the person they are talking to as TMN launches commercial video sharing service in Portugal.
3G EasyGate
The main objective of 3G EasyGate gateway is a cost saving effect. Using this gateway, you can spare half of your company's telephone bill since all calls directed to UMTS networks are routed through 3G EasyGate and extortionate bills for the UMTS or GSM connection are avoided.
Mobile Router That Handles Wireless LAN and 3G
NEC Corporation announced that it has succeeded in the development of a mobile router that enables seamless broadband communication from high-speed mobile vehicles such as train and cars through the employment of wireless LAN and a 3G (mobile phone) network.
TMN chooses Nokia for 3G Video Sharing
Customers of leading Portuguese mobile operator TMN now have a chance to "share the moment" with the person they are talking to as TMN launches commercial video sharing service in Portugal.
3G EasyGate
The main objective of 3G EasyGate gateway is a cost saving effect. Using this gateway, you can spare half of your company's telephone bill since all calls directed to UMTS networks are routed through 3G EasyGate and extortionate bills for the UMTS or GSM connection are avoided.
Mobile Router That Handles Wireless LAN and 3G
NEC Corporation announced that it has succeeded in the development of a mobile router that enables seamless broadband communication from high-speed mobile vehicles such as train and cars through the employment of wireless LAN and a 3G (mobile phone) network.
NEC Corporation announced that it has succeeded in the development of a mobile router that enables seamless broadband communication from high-speed mobile vehicles such as train and cars through the employment of wireless LAN and a 3G (mobile phone) network.
Vodafone Customers Trial 3G Mobile Network
Vodafone Australia started external trials of its 3G network in Sydney, and is providing 180 existing customers with Vodafone live! with 3G handsets and giving 40 business users high-speed Vodafone Mobile Connect (VMC) with 3G data cards for laptops.