| 3G Press Archive August 2006 |
With
MDA Vario II and Samsung SGH-Z560, T-Mobile offers compact handsets
that combine fast Internet with data links via HSDPA and EDGE (EDGE,
Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution). In the case of the Samsung SGH-Z560
phone, the innovative technology is accommodated in a lean, flat case
measuring only 16 millimeters. |
SK
Telecom announced that it had established an MOU for cooperation in
the "TD-SCDMA Project", the first non-Chinese telecom service
provider to agree on cooperation with China's National Development and
Reform Commission (NDRC) on development of TD-SCDMA, China's 3G mobile
telecom technology standard. |
The
South African mobile operator Vodacom has chosen Siemens to provide
the mobile broadband infrastructure to bring 3G technology to Tanzania.
|
ZAO
Sky Link, the largest CDMA450 operator in Russia and Commonwealth of
Independent States (CIS), and Lucent Technologies (NYSE: LU) today announced
they are increasing the voice capacity of the Sky Link network in Krasnodar
and enhancing it with CDMA2000 1xEV-DO technology. |
Ericsson
announced that it had reached an agreement with Finnish company Distocraft
Oy to acquire the assets of Distocraft's business. The company, with
42 employees, specializes in software development for mobile network
performance management. |
Nokia
confirmed a way for internet users to interact with some of the web's
favorite services while they are away from their PC's, in a pocketable,
easy to use device. Nokia N80 Internet Edition brings together wireless
LAN (WLAN), a rubust browser, support for internet calls, a 3-megapixel
camera, and quadband GSM WCDMA coverage |
Sierra
Wireless announced the latest addition to the company's AirCard(R) product
line: AirCard USB Wireless Modems for EV-DO Revision A and HSDPA networks. |
Korean
mobile giant, SK Telecom is to assist in developing China's own, domestically
developed 3G standard, according to reports from Seoul. |
Leading
operator O2 has selected Ericsson as a sole supplier for its Irish HSDPA-enabled
3G network. Ericsson will also expand and modernize O2's existing network
with Ericsson IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) and the Ericsson Mobile
Softswitch solution. |
amsung
Electronics announced its plan to demonstrate 4th Generation (4G) mobile
technology at the annual Samsung 4G Forum in Jeju Island, Korea for
the first time in the world. |
The
face of 3G handsets changes as Samsung, building on its heritage of
delivering inspirational design matched with powerful functionality,
unveils a new line of 3G mobile phones. |
The
i-mate SP JAS offers Microsoft Windows Mobile functionality in a stylish
and slim mobile phone format, while the i-mate JASJAM is a fully-featured
Microsoft Windows Pocket PC, or handheld computer phone |
SK
Telecom begins "PocketOne" services, a wireless, wireline
integrated business support solution which can be used via the PC in
the office and the mobile phone or PDA out-of-doors. |
Samsung
and Cingular Wireless announced the launch of the SGH-zx20, Samsung's
first commercially available High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA)
phone for the U.S. market and another Samsung handset exclusive to Cingular. |
Kineto
Wireless confirmed that the company's industry-leading UMA client software
now supports 3G/UMTS. Kineto is responding to strong operator demand
for UMA-enabled 3G/Wi-Fi mobile handsets. |
Sprint
and Novatel Wireless announced commercial availability of the country's
first EV-DO Revision A-capable device - the Novatel Wireless S720 Sprint
Mobile Broadband Card. |
It may look like every other Samsung slider, but the new Z400 will delight
fans of the D500 and D600 with its 3G speeds and new-look silver finish.
But will it impress us? |
Envivio
Inc. introduces its new version of the 4Caster M2 ( above ) , the world's
first and only multi-rate, multi-resolution and multi-standard encoder
that outputs eight simultaneous profiles with live bit rate switching
from a single video input. This comprehensive feature set makes the
M2 the most advanced mobile encoder available on the market. |
GSA
announced that there are 117 HSDPA network deployments in 54 countries
of which 52 networks have commercially launched services in 35 countries. |
The
CDMA Development Group congratulated KDDI on consistently gaining the
most net subscribers in Japan during every month for the past year,
since July 2005. In July 2006, KDDI added 303,100 subscribers to its
network, |
PMC-Sierra
introduced its third generation Digital Predistortion (DPD) solution
that enables wireless infrastructure Original Equipment Manufacturers
(OEMs) and carriers to deploy cost-effective Remote Radio Head (RRH)
solutions |
Huawei
Technologies has signed a contract with Saudi Arabia’s Mobily
for the construction of a UMTS network. According to the contract, Huawei
will supply its New Generation Node B solution |
Nokia
and Indonesian operator Telkomsel have signed a new three-year WCDMA
3G/HSPA radio and core network, and managed services contracts that
will see Nokia support Telkomsel in strengthening its business and introducing
3G services, such as streaming video, to its customers. |
Dilithium
Networks, the leading supplier of 3G multimedia solutions, praised the
efforts of the ITU-T to standardize technologies to accelerate 3G Videotelephony
call setup time in the new Annex K of Recommendation H.324. |
The
latest Samsung’s B570 comes with the cutting-edge technology which
offers various functions and huge memory capacity. With the B570, users
can enjoy music and even mobile TV anywhere. |
KDDI
and Okinawa Cellular are pleased to announce a world first expansion
of the CDMA2000 1x EV-DO system, with an 'EV-DO Rev. A' data infrastructure
to roll out from December 2006, with BCMCS (Broadcast and Multicast
Services) to start from September. |
The
3GSM World Congress Asia – the fastest growing mobile communications
event in the region – will bring together a host of industry leaders
and personalities from across Asia's booming mobile industry. |
With
the expansion, Verizon Wireless customers in the Capital Region are
able to access the company's two wireless broadband services - BroadbandAccess
and V CAST - while traveling throughout the cities of Albany, Schenectady,
Troy, Saratoga Springs and Glens Falls, as well as dozens of surrounding
towns and villages. |
RADVISION
announced the immediate availability of fast call set-up support in
the new release of its 3G-324M toolkit. This release aligns the industry-leading
3G video software toolkit with the recent improvements to the 3G standard
established by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU-T) Study
Group 16. |
The
Committee for evaluation of the tender for the 3rd mobile license in
Slovakia, nominated by Telecommunication office of the Slovak Republic
(“Regulator”), announced that the bid of Telefónica
O2 Slovakia, |
NTT
DoCoMo will launch a High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) service
on August 31, when they start sales of Japan's first HSDPA-compatible
handset, the 3G FOMA™ N902iX HIGH-SPEED. |
The
CDMA Development Group (CDG) announced that Indonesia has emerged as
a new hotbed for CDMA2000(r) deployments. Due to the number of CDMA2000
operators, the variety of new services offered, and the market's response
to the large selection of affordable devices and tariff plans, the total
number of CDMA2000 subscribers in Indonesia has surpassed 6 million.
|
Lenovo
and Cingular Wireless today announced that the ThinkPad T60 notebook,
the first Lenovo PC in the U.S. to feature built-in Cingular UMTS/HSDPA-based
technology, is now available to business users across America. |
ATI
Technologies reinforces its technology leadership as global handset
manufacturers of 2G and 3G high-volume mobile phones move to the Imageon(TM)
2282 media processor. |
The
sleek mirror finish on the front cover gives the phone a jewel-like
quality that is complimented by a hidden ‘magic mirror’
display which can only be seen when in use. |
3
the mobile media company and Unipart Technology Logistics have signed
a five-year extension to their handset logistics partnership. |
In
July 2006, the Global Certification Forum (GCF) has added conformance
testing for the 3G-324M Video Telephony application to the Application
Enabler (AE) test requirements as a further precondition for obtaining
the handset certification. |
HUAWEI
Technologies has been selected by the world-leading telecom operator
Telefónica as the key provider for Vivo, the largest mobile telecommunications
operator in the South Hemisphere, to construct a 3G-oriented GSM network.
|
The
CDMA Development Group said that Indonesia has emerged as a new hotbed
for CDMA2000(r) deployments. Due to the number of CDMA2000 operators,
the variety of new services offered, and the market's response to the
large selection of affordable devices and tariff plans, the total number
of CDMA2000 subscribers in Indonesia has surpassed 6 million. |
ouygues
Telecom has selected Nortel as one of its suppliers for its national
high-speed mobile internet and voice network. The advanced UMTS network,
based on Nortel HSDPA technology, is being designed to provide customers
in France with services such as high-quality live TV, high definition
video on demand, MP3 streaming and multi-user mobile gaming when it
goes live in early 2007. |
EDGE-enabled
handsets have never attracted the same levels of attention that "sexier"
technologies such as WCDMA and HSDPA have enjoyed. In fact EDGE can
best be described as the Cinderella of the cellular handset world. |
Tropos
Networks announced a new family of Tropos MetroMesh routers, a product
line designed to provide smart routing for multi-band metro-scale wireless
mesh networks. |
"QUALCOMM
is strongly committed to enabling 3G wireless for worldwide markets,
and this acquisition of Qualphone is another instance of our progress
in this direction," |
Ericsson
signed a contract with MiTV Corporation Sdn Bhd (MiTV) to build, manage
and maintain its WCDMA/HSPA network across Malaysia. |
NTT
DoCoMo siad they would separately manage call and data packet transmission
congestion over the 3G FOMA™ network to prevent voice traffic
congestion control from affecting packet communication traffic and vice
versa. |
The
N71, yet another handset in the N range of multimedia rich phones, is
a flip (or clamshell) phone. Nokia doesn’t do these very often
– the 3G N90 with the Carl Zeiss camera lens and the non 3G 6131
are the two most recent examples, |
The
new O2 Ice is a chic 3G handset, perfect for those who want a feature
rich device wrapped in a sophisticated design. |
NEC
Corporation today announced the successful development of a compact
gallium nitride power transistor amplifier, which boasts the world's
highest output power level of 400W while featuring low-distortion characteristics,
|
Franklin
Wireless announced that its CDU-550 Mobile Broadband USB modem is supported
on Intel based Macintosh systems running the latest update of Mac OS
X v.10.4.7 operating system. With the latest update to OS X, |
ZTE
Corporation announced it has signed a general contract with TELUS, the
second largest Canadian telecommunications operator, to supply 3G terminals.
|
Mobile
Metrics announced the availability of Release 2.0 of its Torrent 5100
GGSN Test System (GTS). With numerous enhancements and new features, |
Nokia
unveiled today the new Nokia Flagship Store in Helsinki, Finland on
Aleksanterinkatu street. The Nokia Flagship Store in Helsinki is Nokia's
fourth Flagship Store and will open for the public on Saturday, August
19. |
LG Mobile (LG) announces the arrival of the slender, black LG L343i
clamshell. Featuring the i-mode service exclusive to O2, the LG L343i
allows instant access to the internet at the touch of a button. |
Nokia
extends its existing WCDMA 3G radio network contract with TIM Hellas
in Greece and expands the agreement to cover the Nokia High Speed Downlink
Packet Access (HSDPA) solution and the new Nokia Flexi WCDMA Base Station.
This is the first publicly announced contract including Nokia Flexi
WCDMA Base Station. Nokia will continue as TIM Hellas' sole 3G radio
network supplier. |
Siemens
Communications has been awarded a contract by Telephone Systems International
Ltd. (TSI), New York, to set up a W-CDMA network in Kabul for Afghan
Wireless Communication Company (AWCC). In addition to 3G technology,
Siemens will also supply 2G equipment to the mobile operator in Afghanistan.
|
Ericsson
has been selected by PT Telekomunikasi Selular Indonesia (Telkomsel)
to provide its 3G/WCDMA network in Indonesia. Ericsson will, on a full
turnkey basis, seamlessly upgrade Telkomsel's network |
Texas
Instruments Incorporated and LG Electronics announced that LGE has chosen
TI's OMAP- Vox(TM) platform for a new series of EDGE handsets. Built
on TI's leading OMAP(TM) platform, |
Nokia
announced that its latest high performance multimedia computer, the
Nokia N93, has been awarded the European Media Phone of the Year 2006-2007
by the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA), Europe's largest
multimedia press organization. The award is yet another industry recognition
of Nokia's continued commitment to innovation in mobile imaging. |
Siemens
Communications has upgraded the mobile network of Saudi Telecom with
W-CDMA technology in the northern part of Saudi Arabia. In the near
future, other parts of the country will also be given W-CDMA coverage
and with it mobile access to data-intensive services such as video streaming
and internet downloads. |
3 Ireland, the video mobile network and media company, is again challenging
the old networks with a great value offer for messaging, with no hidden
penalties. 3’s 5c text, picture and video messaging is the most
competitive on the market and is available to all 3Pay customers for
life – and covers all text, picture and video messages sent within
the Republic of Ireland to any network, at anytime. |
If mobile video providers are able to resolve a number of quality- and
content-related issues -- and analyst firm Infonetics Research thinks
they are -- revenue generated from mobile video services around the
world is set to skyrocket from $46.2 million in 2005 to $5.6 billion
in 2009, a staggering 11,997% jump in 5 years. |
T-Mobile is the first mobile communications operator in Europe to launch
a super fast mobile hand-held. The MDA Vario II is the first device
to support HSPDA alongside W-LAN, GPRS, EDGE, and UMTS mobile broadband
technologies. |
Top
Global introduced the world’s first 3G MobileBridge communications
gateway for mobile intelligent transportation systems (ITS). |
Strategy
Analytics has recently released, "Mobile TV UK: Mixed Reception
as Vodafone Live! is Rated Best Service, Beating ROK TV and MobiTV from
Three," its latest consumer benchmarking report which concludes
that users rated Vodafone Live! Mobile TV as the best service available
in the UK. |
ZTE Corp is to provide Armenia with its first CDMA450 network. Under
the terms of the agreement, ZTE will provide ArmenTel, the country's
largest telecoms operator, with a new network based on ZTE's end-to-end
CDMA450 WLL (Wireless Local Loop) solution. |
Since at the beginning of August is so far it: For the first time it
gives in Germany more portable radio connections than inhabitants. To
1 August 2006 the number of the connections rose to 82.8 million. That
communicates the Federal association information economy, telecommunications
and new media (BITKOM) in Berlin. |
The
Nokia 6680 still remains the 'Best in Class' 3G/Video Device we have
tested in Europe. Nokia has been improving its usability with each device,
which has been one of the key success factors of the 6680 |
The
CDMA Development Group (CDG) and the Third Generations Partnership Project
2 (3GPP2) today announced that their collaboration has achieved several
key milestones towards defining and developing a well planned and technically
sound evolution of its CDMA200® technology specifications. |
Huawei
Technologies has signed a 3G agreement with Leap Wireless for deployment
of Huawei’s latest third-generation CDMA solutions by Leap. |
China
Datacom has entered Plan of Exchange with Supremacy International Limited
("Supremacy"), a corporation incorporated in British Virgin
Island. |
The
CDMA Development Group (CDG) congratulated Nordisk Mobiltelefon on their
nationwide launch of CDMA450 in Norway. |
Novatel
Wireless announced development of the Ovation(TM) MCD3000, a 3.5G Multimedia
Application Console for CDMA2000 EV-DO (Evolution Data Optimized) Revision
A networks. |
China,
India, and Korea accounted for 78% of total mobile subscribers in the
Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan) or APEJ region in 2005, up from 76% in
2004. |
The
technology detects the connection quality of the mobile device and compresses
the video, allowing for connection through WiFi and 3G, and can be enjoyed
on a desktop PC, Apple Mac or WiFi-enabled PDA or mobile phone. |
SPIRIT
DSP has confirmed that Compal Communications (CCI), one of the largest
ODMs in the world, has licensed SPIRIT's voice solution for its advanced
3G video PDA phone. Compal Communications is expected to ship a total
of 83 million handsets in 2006, up 124% on-year, according to the Chinese
Commercial Times. |
Thomas
Eberle, Member of the Management Board, Technical Director of Polkomtel
S.A., says: ''Ericsson experience in managing similar complex projects
makes it the right partner to develop our network with superior quality
while we can focus on meeting our customers' expectations to reinforce
our market position.'' |
Nokia
has started deliveries of Nokia N71 to Vodafone K.K. in Japan. The "Nokia
N71" is its first product to be introduced in Japan under the Nokia
Nseries sub-brand, |
If
you read our review of the HTC TyTN you’ll remember we said that
HTC has been quietly producing Windows Mobile Smartphones and Pocket
PCs for others for a considerable while, and had its own brand too –
Qtek - but that the company has ditched the Qtek brand and gone for
a higher solo profile. The TyTN is its first own-brand Windows Mobile
Pocket PC and the MTeoR is its first Windows Mobile Smartphone. Both
are 3G. |
The
GSM Association (GSMA) today called on innovators within Asia's mobile
community to submit their entries for its inaugural Asia Mobile Innovation
Awards before the 31st August deadline. |
The
CDMA Development Group (CDG) announced that within the past two months,
worldwide operator investments in CDMA2000® networks, that have
been publicized, approached US$1 billion. |
CASIO
and Sierra Wireless have agreed a marketing agreement that brings 3G
wireless connectivity to CASIO mobile data collecting terminals in Europe. |
The
five 3G mobile operators ( Hutchison 3G, mm02, Orange, T-Mobile and
Vodafone ) have applied to claim back a total of £3.3bn in VAT.
|
Orange
Business Services has expanded its Signature devices for business range
with the SPV M3100 connected PDA, combining powerful functionality and
sleek design with the ability to connect with 3G, |
Silicon
Laboratories announced that Sony Ericsson has adopted the Si4701 FM
tuner for the W950 Walkman® phone. By using the highly-integrated
Silicon Laboratories Si4701 with support for the Radio Data System (RDS),
|
The
latest version of Voxpilot's Open Media Platform ( see above ) has been
significantly enhanced to support industry-leading multimedia content
delivery solutions including Helix Mobile Server from Real and Darwin
Streaming Server from Apple. |
"We
are proud to have been selected by BenQ-Siemens to supply the keypad
interface for the new SL91 mobile phone," said Rod Vesling, Vice
President of Sales and Marketing, Interlink Electronics, Inc. |
Nokia
and Loudeye Corp. announced that they have signed an agreement for Nokia
to acquire Loudeye for approximately USD 60 million. Loudeye is a global
leader of digital music platforms and digital media distribution services.
|
WCDMA
is the leading mobile 3G system globally with 112 commercial networks
in 49 countries. The number of WCDMA subscriptions is estimated to be
rapidly approaching 80 million worldwide. |
Just
as we’re swooning over 3.2-megapixel camera phones, LG, out of
nowhere, blows the whole mobile photography race out of the water with
the UK’s first ever five-megapixel handset. Gulp. 3G brings you
one of the first looks at this non 3G mobile phone. |
The
4G wireless broadband network will use the mobile WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability
for Microwave Access) IEEE 802.16e-2005 technology standard. |
All
New Video has launched series of converged 3G, IP video and VoIP calling
services that will allow increased interactivity between BBC viewers
and News television programs. |
Sony
Ericsson announced the K618: a slim, lightweight 3G phone that will
launch in selected markets and deliver the perfect mix of mobile phone,
multimedia applications and business solutions. |
RADCOM
launched a new Correlation Module for wireless network operators. The
new tool is a sophisticated addition to the powerful Omni-Q converged
monitoring system. |
MINT
T1152 is a HSDPA radio frequency test system based on the MINT advanced
hardware and test techniques, and the Aeroflex signalling unit 6401.
|
Chunghwa
Telecom Co., Ltd. (CHT) has awarded a turnkey network expansion contract
to Nokia. The deal expands CHT's WCDMA 3G and HSDPA network coverage
and paves the way for smooth network evolution. Deliveries and deployment
will start immediately. |
Mobile
media company 3 has released it advertising inventory around its mobile
TV coverage of the 2006/07 Barclays Premiership. Bidding has opened
on a range of advertising opportunities around the company’s match
highlights services following the success of 3’s recent FIFA World
Cup mobile TV advertising activity. |
“Huawei’s
innovative NodeB solution within the radio access network, fully addresses
our requirements for deploying a world-class 3G broadband (HSDPA) network. |
"Franklin's
CDU-550 is a major breakthrough in the industry. We are pleased to have
been certified to operate on the Sprint Power Vision Network and to
be the first mobile broadband USB device introduced in the US market,"
said Mr. OC Kim, President of Franklin Wireless. |
ROK
Entertainment Group has launched the popular ROK TV streaming mobile
TV service in the United States. Users can now go to www.roktv.com and
subscribe to thirteen channels of content for only $0.99 per channel.
|
Panasonic
Computer Solutions Company and Cingular Wireless today introduced the
Panasonic Toughbook CF-29, the first Toughbook targeted to public safety
with Cingular's 3G BroadbandConnect service built-in. |
As
operators migrate to 3G, and as technology vendors develop their products,
understanding the total costs of running CDMA2000 and UMTS networks
are of vital importance. |
Maxis
Communications announced that all Maxis postpaid customers can now make
free video calls to their friends and family on 012 and 017 mobile numbers
during off-peak hours from now until 30th November 2006. Off-peak hours
are from 7pm to 7am. |
VeriSilicon
announced the addition of GSM-AMR-WB (G.722.2) wideband codec to its
Z.Voice portfolio of VoIP solutions. GSM-AMR-WB standardized by 3GPP
for mobile phone applications is also available under ITU as G.722.2
for wideband IP phone applications. |
Hughes
Network Systems introduced a new version of its advanced AB9000 LMDS
system. Designed for the most cost-effective backhaul of high-density
3G cellular traffic, the newly released version incorporates an 8-port
STM-1 ATM multiplexer built into the LMDS hub station, eliminating the
need for a stand-alone ATM switch at the base station. |
Available
from this autumn, ITV has granted an exclusive 3G mobile licence to
3 for six months. This agreement is another in a series of TV firsts
for 3. 3 was the first UK operator to bring TV content to mobile, the
first to stream live TV, |
Ericsson
is the first vendor to complete WCDMA calls on all nine 3GPP-defined
frequency bands, giving its customers the most flexible platform solution
on the market. |
"3G
operators face a number of complex convergence challenges," says
Angela Dickenson Senior VP Strategy of Clarity. "3G networks mean
deployment and management of both traditional mobile as well as next
generation IP technology. |
Dilithium
Networks announced that SK C&C, the systems integrator for SK Telecom,
the leading Korean mobile network operator, has selected the Dilithium
DTG 2000 multimedia gateway for the delivery of multimedia and enhanced
video services across their 3G network. |
Strategy
Analytics, the global research and consulting company, today released,
"Popular UMTS Multi-Band Combinations: Implications for Radio Components,"
|
ZTE
announced that its global sales of CDMA handsets have passed the 10
million mark. With its CDMA handset sales being deployed in more than
30 countries worldwide, |
Where
you will have seen HTC’s wares before is in Windows Mobile Smartphones
and Pocket PCs branded by network operators. |
The
latest in a series of regular surveys published today by GSA –
the Global mobile Suppliers Association, confirms that 50 HSDPA-enabled
devices have been launched by 16 suppliers. |
"With
the launch of HSDPA network service, our customers can now enjoy a wireless
computing experience that is very similar to working on wired broadband,
including the ability to access streaming audio and video and work within
a VPN without sacrificing efficiency," |
Demand
for mobile TV is still unclear, but according to a new IDC Insight it
is clear that moves are being made to ensure there is a dedicated pipeline
to serve this market, as 3G is limited in terms of capacity and the
need for multicast technologies is far greater. |
Between
experts, the 3GPP TS 34.121-1 TC 6.5 blocking test case for 3G is known
as that test case which requires a comparatively long time for its processing.
During this time, the respective RF conformance test platform is not
available for any other test. |
Top
Global announced that the company has signed agreement with PC Mall
to accelerate the market penetration of third generation (3G) cellular
routers called the 3G Phoebus. |
Pantech
Group, the number two mobile phone company in South Korea, today announced
that it would supply its second CDMA model to the Japanese mobile carrier
KDDI, starting in September. The new A1406PT handset features practical
applications and a convenient design that will be targeted at middle
aged and elderly mobile phone users. |
ony
Ericsson has launched a Mobile Cinema operation for the release of the
new multimedia smart phone, the M600i. To watch Final Fantasy©
VII Advent Children in its whole length and in DVD-like quality on a
mobile: |
RADVISION
announced the availability of its new PC-to-Mobile 3G solution. The
solution transforms PCs into mobile handsets by opening a bi-directional
channel for visual communication between 3G mobile devices and desktops.
|
Xfera,
the fourth Spanish mobile operator and a subsidiary of TeliaSonera,
has reached an agreement with Ericsson for the supply of radio, |
Comarco
Wireless Test Solutions today announces that a wide range of UMTS/HSDPA
phones are now supported on the popular Seven.Five Wireless Test System.
|
Samsung
is reinforcing its technology leadership with the launch of HSDPA handset
(model: SGH-Z560). As a market innovator, Samsung has introduced the
world's first HSDPA phone (model: |
Nokia
announced the availability of the Nokia N93 Golf Edition, a special
package combining the unparalleled mobile video capabilities of the
Nokia N93 |
The
new flagship device in the Qtek range is the mighty 9000. The Qtek 9000
is a 3G device designed to work on the latest high speed UMTS networks.
Cutting edge 3G technology combined with a 520 MHz processor, full QWERTY
keyboard and WiFi means that the 9000 is build for performance! |
ZTE announced the release of its ZTE U350, the world's first TD-SCDMA/GSM
dual module, dual stand-by handset. The dual stand-by capability means
users can put a call on hold in one mode and take a separate call on
the other mode, and then switch between modes. |
By
changing the '3G+', conventional HSDPA brand to the 'T 3G+' brand, SK
Telecom is greatly strengthening its service competitiveness in cutting-edge
high-speed networks. |
RADCOM
announced that Telefonica O2 Czech Republic, the leading telecommunications
provider in the Czech Republic, has selected RADCOM's monitoring, analysis
and troubleshooting systems for its UMTS network. |
Vodafone
UK announced that it will be launching the Vodafone Mobile Connect USB
Modem, a new version of its 3G broadband data card designed especially
for users of the latest generation of laptops, desktops and Apple MacBooks,
later this year. |
Argogroup
announced that it has deployed its award-winning quality management
platform, Monitor Master, in China on a TD-SCDMA network. |
Sierra
Wireless and Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific announced the LifeBook Q2010, with
Super3G functionality provided by the Sierra Wireless MC8755V Voice
Enabled PCI Express Mini Card embedded module, |
The
CDMA Development Group announced the availability of a new CDMA2000®
fact sheet—designed to outline the various ways in which the technology
has achieved leadership in delivering advanced performance to networks
across the globe. |
Sierra
Wireless introduced a line of voice-enabled PCI Express Mini Card modules
that provide integrated network connectivity for a variety of original
equipment manufacturer (OEM) devices. |
"The
Nokia E61 with Good Mobile Messaging is a true winner. I took the device
around Germany and all over India and was e-mailing away. With the richness
of Good and the Nokia E61, everything, including attachments, worked
very well," |
TensorComm
announced its 75th patent filing related to interference cancellation.
This addition to TensorComm's IP portfolio addresses the application
of its Interference Cancellation Technology (ICT(TM)) to networks deploying
MIMO. |
"Our
expanded manufacturing presence in Europe enables Andrew to offer high
quality product, local engineering assistance, and experienced support
to our many customers in the region," |
WIN,
the mobile solutions provider is pleased to announce the acquisition
of Cumulus Technology Limited ('Cumulus'), a UK-based mobile data services
development specialist for an initial consideration of £2 million. |
This
is another significant step in the long-standing, successful partnership
between Ericsson and SmarTone-Vodafone, following the 3G launch in Hong
Kong in 2004. |
TTPCom
today announces that its 3G dual-mode protocol technology has successfully
passed GCF and IOT testing and is currently undergoing final carrier
acceptance trials. |
Ofcom
published the methodology that it proposes to use to determine the extent
to which the 3G mobile network licensees – O2, Vodafone, H3G,
T-Mobile and Orange – have complied with their obligation to roll
out services. |
US
mobile phone maker Motorola is rapidly gaining ground on arch-rival
Nokia in the handset selling stakes and could overtake it within 24
months, according to a new report by Strategy Analytics. |
A
UK first, the LG KG920 is set to outperform even the latest digital
cameras available in the UKmarket with its multitude of photographic
capabilities. Within its super-slim, compact form, the KG920 packs a
powerful 4x digital zoom for crystal clear close-up shots. |
KDDI,
in collaboration with Qualcomm, Inc., has decided to develop an integrated
platform for mobile phones and, in the uniform development of basic
software, to encourage commonality among mobile phone manufacturers. |
The
CDMA Development Group commended SK Telecom (SKT) on its $1 billion
investment in China Unicom. SKT is South Korea’s largest wireless
operator, |
Australia’s
first ever mobile video call in 2003 took place using 3 mobile technology
and marked a significant milestone in 3G mobile communication. |
Texas
Instruments announced that Sagem Communication has chosen the OMAPV1030
chipset from TI's OMAP-Vox platform for its new my700X multimedia handset.
|
NEC
, Matsushita Electric and Panasonic Mobile announced the signing of
a memorandum of understanding on the establishment of a development
company for mobile handsets. |
O2,
Manx Telecom, Lucent Technologies, and QUALCOMM announced they are conducting
a third-generation (3G) UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System)
and HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) field trial using 900
MHz spectrum on the Isle of Man. |
Two
similar UK models exist at this time. The Vodafone Sony Ericsson V630i
and Three's Sony Ericsson K610i. For us the V630i just comes out on
top - as did its Vodafone live! Mobile TV. |
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3G.co.uk is pleased to announce that the 100,000th member will register with its' 3G Forum in the next few hours. 3G Forum is a community and resource used mainly by residents of the UK and is for people who wish to discuss 3G wireless technology, 3G phones and 3G networks / operators. |
The
alliance is a voluntary social organization of approximately 25 companies
and government institutions devoted to advancing the commercialization
of China’s homegrown TD-SCDMA (Time Division-Synchronous Code
Division Multiple Access) wireless standard and helping create a multi-supplier
environment that uses the technology. |