| 3G Press Archive January 2007 |
| Orange Romania Selects Byte |
| Bytemobile announced the successful deployment of Bytemobile's Optimization Services Node (OSN) 3.1 in the network of Orange Romania. |
| New GSA Research Report Updates Evolution of 3G Across the Globe |
| The Global mobile Suppliers Association, on the evolution of 3G mobile networks confirms the huge progress made in 2006, ushering in a new era of mobile broadband enabled by WCDMA-HSDPA and GSM/EDGE. |
| TriQuint’s Unique Capabilities Support ‘Global Handset Strategy’ for Worldwide Mobile Communications Platforms |
| TriQuint Semiconductor released its ‘Global Handset Strategy’ today for addressing broad market trends in new generations of wireless phones. New TriQuint products enabling the company’s strategy will premier at the 2007 GSM World Congress |
| RadioFrame Networks Announces GSM and UMTS Femtocell Products |
| RadioFrame Networks announced the introduction of its first set of commercial femtocell products utilizing the company's recently introduced OmniRadio(TM) Processor Platform. RadioFrame's femtocell products |
| Ericsson Delivers HSPA Network for DNA Finland |
| Ericsson announced the successful completion of DNA Finland's 3G network upgrade - a move that will provide end users with a true mobile-broadband solution. |
| 9 Million PC Card & Embedded 3G/3.5G Modems Sales in 2007 |
| According to the newly released Strategy Analytics report, "Liberating the Laptop: 5-Year Market Outlook on PC Cards & Embedded Wireless WAN Connectivity," the market for cellular PC cards and embedded 3G modems for notebook PCs is set to post spectacular 60 percent growth in 2007. |
| Global Licensing Agreement for 3G UMTS Devices |
| Mobile solutions innovator Kodiak Networks and ZTE Corp. have signed a worldwide licensing and strategic marketing agreement. Under the agreement, ZTE will feature Kodiak Networks integrated mobile applications |
| Mobile Entertainment Market Has Potential To Reach $76 Billion By 2011 |
| Juniper Research predicts that the mobile entertainment market is set for a new era of rapid growth as 3G environments become more commonplace, applications built for mobile predominate and more users in the mass market exploit the mobile phone as a multifunctional communications and entertainment device. |
| Ultra-low-cost home base stations that allow wireless users to communicate across any IP access network using a standard mobile handset will challenge WiFi VOIP for dominance in the consumer fixed/mobile convergence (FMC) market, |
| Faster Data Speeds for 3G UMTS |
| As the effectiveness of indoor UMTS and HSDPA data transmission is a crucial factor for mobile phone users, operators are now faced with increasing demands for high data speeds from its customers |
| Before we get onto that, let’s mention the other Moto handset that is likely to get confused with the V3xx, the MOTORAZR maxx V6. It is also a 3.6Mbps supporting handset, and it has a many similarities to the V3xx, but a few differences too. Among the latter are that it has some touch sensitive music control keys on its front and a 2.0 megapixel main camera where our review handset has a 1.3 megapixel. |
| NTT DoCoMo to Invest in Corporate Mobile Solutions Business in China |
| NTT DoCoMo and UFIDA Software Co., Ltd., the leading Chinese supplier of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, will enter the corporate mobile solutions market in China through a joint investment in Fidatone Mobile Technology and Service Co., Ltd. |
| Hong Kong-based Artificial Life and 3 Hong Kong today announced the first launch of the America's Next Top Model mobile game in Hong Kong. Based on Cycle 7 of the popular reality TV show, |
| Motorola Expands Strategic Relationship With Texas Instruments to Include High-Volume 3G, WiMAX and OMAP Technologies |
| Motorola and Texas Instruments Incorporated are expanding their strategic relationship to include 3G, WiMAX and OMAP(TM) technologies in the design and development of new, experience-optimized mobile devices. |
| iPass Revs Up New 3G Service |
| iPass, Inc. announced the addition of a new 3G service in the US, based on the high-speed CDMA EV-DO Rev A standard. With this release of this new offering. |
| IMG Acquires Mobile TV Market Leader Nunet |
| IMG has acquired Nunet AG, a leading provider of mobile media solutions for 2.5G and 3G mobile network operators. Nunet is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Mobile TV solutions, and currently streams more than 200 channels for over 20 mobile network operators in Europe, Africa and the Americas. |
| 3G Pocket PC Phone ASUS P735 Launched |
| The P735 allows users to make full use of its 3G capabilities and integrates network connectivity, video conferencing, multimedia applications and many other business functions. |
| TD-SCDMA 3G Project Undertaken by Spreadtrum and Amoi Officially Approved |
| In this project, Amoi has designed the circuit PCB, RF software, structure, and developed the handsets based on Spreadtrum's TD-SCDMA terminal chips and total solution. During the process, Amoi has fulfilled the handset development and conducted mass pilot runs |
| PSE 3G VAS Genie 3.0 - Getting Started with 3G Premium Services |
| DyLogic unveiled the new release of its PSE 3G VAS Genie, the all-in-one solution for Service Providers willing to offer managed 3G/UMTS video services in the shortest time-to-market ever. |
| The iPhone is No Smartphone |
| Two senior ABI Research analysts — wireless research director Stuart Carlaw, and principal mobile broadband analyst Philip Solis — point out that while the iPhone is undoubtedly clever and capable, it is not correct to call it a smartphone, as much of the media has done. |
| NTT DoCoMo Selects Aicent GRX Service for 3G Roaming |
| Aicent Inc. has confirmed that NTT DoCoMo has chosen to use Aicent Roaming Exchange (GRX) service to provide seamless global data roaming service to its 51 million customers. |
| Europeans Turn to Mobiles to Search for Jobs |
| Europeans are turning their attention to the search capabilities of their mobile phones when looking for new careers, according to a recent report from mobilePeople, a leading mobile search firm. |
| CDC Mobile Announces Intention to Make a Strategic Investment in a Leading 3G Content Provider in Japan |
| CDC Mobile has entered into a letter of intent to make a strategic investment in BBMF Group Inc, a leading 3G content provider in Japan. |
| Worldwide Mobile Phones Shipments Past One Billion for 4th Quarter |
| The worldwide mobile phone market reached a new milestone at the close of 2006, with more than one billion units shipped worldwide over the year. |
| Top 10 Global Wireless Predictions for 2007 |
| inCode Telecom Group revealed its Top 10 Global Wireless Predictions for 2007. The predictions help identify emerging wireless trends for the year and indicate ways that consumers and businesses will benefit. |
| 3G Operator 3 Italy Launches Soccer Community |
| Mobaila launched tVideotifosi, the new video community developed in partnership with 3 Italia, dedicated to those willing to share their passion and video provocations about the soccer world. |
| O2 UK Selects Next Generation Fraud Detection and Prevention Solution |
| ECtel Ltd. announced that O2, a leading mobile operator in the UK, has ordered ECtel's next generation fraud detection and prevention solution, FraudView(R) Release 8. The new release was chosen for its advanced capabilities and superior performance in handling high transaction volumes. |
| Yell Goes Mobile |
| Yell.com announced the launch of two new mobile services, application-based and browser-based, offering the growing number of UK mobile internet users the most advanced and feature-rich mobile services of their kind. |
| Vidiator Powers Hong Kong’s Largest 3G Handset Music Library |
| Vidiator announced that Xeno Music, based on the Xenon Multimedia Delivery Platform, is being used by PCCW to power a new music service -- “MOOV on mobile.” |
| Vodafone Navigator for Vodafone Blackberry Users |
| Vodafone España announced the launch of Vodafone Navigator, a complete GPS mobile navigation service, updated in real time, for Vodafone Blackberry* users powered by the Telmap Navigator solution. |
| Japanese Mobile Phone Operators Find No Adverse Health Effects from Base Station Radio Waves |
| Japan's mobile phone operators, NTT DoCoMo, Inc., KDDI Corporation and SoftBank Mobile Corporation have confirmed that radio frequency energy from mobile phone base stations does not cause damage to human cells in vitro studies. |
| Cellular Carriers Need to Develop WiMAX Strategy Now |
| The impact of WiMAX on the cellular industry is not currently known, but carriers need to put together their strategies concerning WiMAX now, reports In-Stat. For existing cellular carriers, WiMAX may potentially become a big competitor, a great ally, or a minor factor, |
3 UK has been shortlisted by the GSM Association for its Window' Live Messenger service. |
Orange announced a partnership with the leading European IT manufacturer, Fujitsu Siemens Computers. Under this agreement, the companies will collaborate to provide UK laptop buyers with access to the latest embedded SIM technology. |
Huawei Technologies together with QUALCOMM has successfully completed the industry’s first commercial MBMS (Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Service) mobile TV interoperability testing (IOT), a mobile TV solution based on 3GPP Release 6. |
In the 3G technology race, companies who understand that it’s about marketing are finishing first in terms of innovation, customer loyalty and profitability. Mobile operator 3 Scandinavia, recognized internationally as a leader in marketing and technology, |
| SpeedBrowsing Delivers Faster Off-portal Browsing |
| LogicaCMG confirmed the launch of its SpeedBrowsing proposition for faster internet browsing on mobile devices. SpeedBrowsing enables network operators to offer subscribers greatly increased access speeds for off-portal websites |
| US $100 Million CDC Mobile 3G Content Partner Program |
| DC Corporation announced the creation of a US $100 million investment program whereby its business unit, CDC Mobile, will seek strategic investment opportunities in leading 3G content providers in North Asia and Europe |
| 3G / HSDPA Network Contract for U.S. Army |
| The United States Army has awarded Nokia a contract to build a WCDMA 3G/HSDPA network. The deal will allow the Army to evaluate potential applications for 3G wireless technologies for defense purposes. |
| Specially Commissioned RSE Chamber for Cellular Handset Testing in Korea |
| FI Global Services announced that it has installed a specially commissioned Radiated Spurious Emissions chamber at its test facility in South Korea. |
| Foreign Players to Lead 3G in China |
| he five-year protection tenure of the telecom industry granted by the WTO to China as a new entrant is over. Now the air of uncertainties over the entry of for overseas investors is gradually clearing away. |
| Motorola Wins India’s First 3G UMTS Contract from MTNL |
| Motorola made an agreement with Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL), for the supply of a Universal Mobile Telecommunications Service (UMTS) cellular network for Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). |
| World's First Completely Touch Screen Mobile Phone |
| The PRADA Phone by LG (KE850) is a real breakthrough in the industry, as it is a unique, sophisticated and elegant mobile phone with the first complete advanced touch interface. |
| Telefonica O2 Selects Paradial RealTunnel for 3G Video Service Connectivity |
| Telefonica O2 and Paradial said heir cooperation on next generation video services. By offering 3G video services that includes the Paradial RealTunnel Firewall/NAT, Telefonica O2 offers one of the most advanced desktop to 3G based solutions |
| New 3G Roaming Prices Can Save Money |
| Pure Pricing has shown that 3’s new roaming service “3 Like Home” is one of the most competitive roaming offers in the UK. Analysis by Pure Pricing shows 3 saving customers up to £6.50 on two short calls compared to the other UK networks. |
| 3 Hong Kong Launches 3Xplorer |
| Novarra confirmed that 3 Hong Kong, the mobile telecommunications operation of Hutchison Telecom International Limited has launched 3Xplorer, an innovative new service using Novarra's nWeb(TM) platform. |
| 3G Operator 3UK Appoints New Marketing Director |
| 3G Operator, 3UK, announced the appointment of John Penberthy-Smith as Marketing Director. |
| Full Speed Ahead with the Rollout of Zapp's 3G Network |
| In the process of winning its 3G licence, Zapp committed to rolling out a 3G network covering most of Romania by the end of 2007. |
| New Mobile CCTV on GPRS / 3G Handhelds |
| Tyco Traffic & Transportation is using Traffex to launch a new handheld mobile CCTV solution that delivers live video such as traffic flow or incident images direct to mobile users using a handheld PDA, notebook or desktop PC. |
| 3G Games for mobilkom austria |
| Artificial Life announced the upcoming launch of its products with mobilkom austria, the market leader in mobile communications in Austria. The products scheduled for launch with mobilkom austria are: V-girl(tm) and V-boy(tm) (both in the German version). |
| Cingular Launches High-Speed 3G Network in Rhode Island |
| Residents and visitors to the greater Providence area no longer need to rely on wired connections for broadband access to information, as Cingular transforms the heart of the Ocean State into a wireless speedway. |
| After 3G Mobile, is it HSDPA or WiMAX? |
| fter the mixed fortunes of 3G mobile phones, the mobile phone industry is facing a tough choice on which technology to adopt for the next generation of internet-enabled handsets, |
| Three’s Move to Abolish the Mobile Roaming Premium Heralds a Step Change in Pricing |
| The announcement by Three UK to charge customers the same when roaming internationally on other Three networks abroad as at home is a small revolution, especially when taking into account high speed mobile data roaming charges. |
Nokia has extended its relationship with Sony Ericsson, bringing Nokia Intellisync Wireless Email to two additional Sony Ericsson devices, the M600 and P990. |
ShoZu unveiled an agreement to provide its mobile media services to customers of Austrian mobile network provider Hutchison 3G Austria, initially as a free download to the handset from the carrier’s mobile portal and tentatively as a pre-installed application on select phones. |
Digi International introduced a 3G UMTS / HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) version of its ConnectPort WAN VPN – an upgradeable, commercial grade Wireless WAN (WWAN) router. |
The addition of new Blocking and Inter-modulation test capabilities on Aeroflex’s highly successful 6413A UMTS basestation test system have been designed to help optimise the receiver performance of both newly commissioned and in-service basestations. |
| Ericsson Selected by Dialog Telekom for its 3G /HSPA Network |
Ericsson has been chosen as the lead partner for building Dialog Telekom's 3G/HSPA network in Sri Lanka. Dialog's 3G/HSPA rollout, the first in the South Asian region, will see Ericsson provide the entire core network, as well as supply the majority of the radio access network. |
| 3G Operator Announces New Pricing Policy |
| 3 Group, the global leader in 3G mobile broadband, announced the introduction of “3 Like Home”. This is a pricing policy that will permit 3 customers to travel abroad and use other 3 Group networks for a price similar to that on their home 3 network. |
| Telit to Unveil New 3G UMTS / HSDPA Module at 3GSM World Congress |
| M2M industry leader Telit Communications will unveil a series of products including a new UMTS/HSDPA module and a CDMA-dual-band module at the 2007 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona in February 2007. |
Privately-funded Irish company PLIBA announced the launch of the world's first generic booking system for mobile internet users. PLIBA.mobi is designed to allow anyone with a GPRS or 3G phone to book anything simply and quickly on any mobile phone and on any wireless network worldwide. |
A new survey by O2 Ireland reports increased use of laptop PCs amongst Irish small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) but over half are unaware of 3G data cards. |
Vodacom Tanzania is taking its customers on a high speed roller coaster ride. Vodacom Tanzania has switched on its 3G HSPDA network in Dar-es-Salaam. |
NTT DoCoMo, Inc. and its eight regional subsidiaries announced today the development of new 3G FOMA™ handsets - the 703i Series, D800iDS and SO903iTV. |
Vodafone introduced a range of three new exclusive special edition consumer handsets to support the official launch of the new Vodafone McLaren Mercedes team in Valencia. Above shows the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes GX29 handset - all three handsets look the same but have different colour achemes. |
Wintegra confirmed that Datang Mobile is using WinPath access processors in its Super Node B, a high-capacity Base Station currently participating in TD-SCDMA field trials in China, for current and future 3G deployments. Datang Mobile is recognized as a leading developer and manufacturer of TD-SCDMA 3G technology in China. |
Energy costs represent the third most significant operating expense (OPEX) item for cellular carriers today, and fluctuating energy costs are a significant area of concern for business planners. |
LG Electronics has named February 7th 2007 as the UK launch date for its stunning new handset, LG Shine (Shine). The UK launch is the first stage in Shine's global programme, with the handset being available in all major global markets by Q2 2007. |
Hutchison Telecom announced the launch of HT Mobile, Vietnam's newest nation- wide mobile communications service operator. |
CSR announced the company is to provide the most competitive Global Positioning System (GPS) technology for mobile handsets and network operators. CSR has acquired NordNav Technologies AB and Cambridge Positioning Systems Ltd that, combined, will allow the company to provide software-based low cost GPS suitable for mass-market mobile phones and PNDs (Personal Navigation Devices). |
Nokia’s quirky 5300 XpressMusic phone provides thumping tunes without bashing your wallet or stretching your pocketor all the mobiles out there that can play digital music, if you really want a device that can double as a dedicated music player, your search isconfined to a small (but growing) selection of specialist music phones. |
Aeroflex has launched a fully integrated solution for testing A-GPS (Assisted-GPS) enabled mobile handsets. The solution is based on the highly successful and well-proven Aeroflex 6103 AIME and 6103 AIME/CT mobile handset test systems. |
Comptel confirmed that Macau's CTM has selected Comptel to supply provisioning and mediation solutions to support 3G services. |
The Global Certification Forum (GCF) and the International Multimedia Telecommunications Consortium (IMTC) announced that any new 3G mobile phones supporting R99 CS (circuit-switched) video telephony must now pass interoperability and conformance test d |
ROK launched Monkey Sports News, available on both ROK TV and FreeBe TV. The channel brings live sports news television to 2.5G handsets in the UK, US, China, Thailand and Turkey and will be sublicensed to partner Telco’s worldwide in South Africa, Thailand and Pakistan. |
Surplus semiconductor inventories in the global electronics supply chain rose again in the fourth quarter of 2006, meaning that excess stockpiles are likely to linger through 2007, iSuppli Corp. predicts. Total excess chip inventory swelled to $4.3 billion in the fourth quarter, up 4.9 percent from $4.1 billion at the end of the third quarter, according to a preliminary estimate from iSuppli. |
Motorola has kickied off the new year at the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) by demonstrating the “wickedly cool and compelling” solutions that make anytime, anywhere and always-on entertainment and communication a personal reality. |
potwave Wireless announced reaction from initial customers and reviewers of the company’s Z1900 cellular booster has been overwhelmingly positive. |
Vodafone Portugal is launching today its first 3G Smartphone under its own brand, the Vodafone 1210. Its characteristics, design and functions were specified by Vodafone to facilitate the use of mobile services by its customers. |
Apple introduced iPhone, combining three products—a revolutionary mobile phone, a widescreen iPod with touch controls, and a breakthrough Internet communications device with desktop-class email, web browsing, searching and maps—into one small and lightweight handheld device. |
Samsung and Google announced a global cooperation to enable mobile phone users worldwide with quick and easy access to Google products and services – directly from their Samsung mobile phones. |
Two new surveys from GSA – the Global mobile Suppliers Association, confirm the continuing strong progress of mobile broadband network deployments worldwide using HSDPA – High Speed Downlink Packet Access, and the rapidly expanding range and choices of user devices. |
Motorola announced the deployment of a nationwide 3G mobile broadband network in Kuwait for MTC Kuwait, |
ANADIGICS announced that it is shipping its AWT6277 HELP(TM) WCDMA power amplifier (PA) module for the innovative Samsung SGH i600 smartphone. Specifically designed to address the Europe and Asia/Pacific region, the SGH i600 is aimed at the high growth 3G smartphone market. |
uice Wireless launched JuiceCaster 4.0, the first application allowing individuals to create and consume rich media content from their mobile phones and the Web, and automatically share it with anyone. |
3 Group, the global leader in 3G mobile broadband and Yahoo! Inc., a leading global Internet company, have extended their partnership to include new mobile Internet services. |
BT announced a next generation of BT Fusion Wi-Fi handsets, which will use the company’s growing network of hotspots and Wireless Cities to offer customers thousands of extra places to get great value on their mobiles. |
The W880 Walkman® phone will blend astonishing good looks with all of the music-centred features that fans have come to expect from the Walkman® phone family. |
Hughes Network Systems and NMS Communications announced the successful completion of interoperability testing between the Hughes HX family of IP satellite broadband modems and NMS’ AccessGate™ Radio Access Network (RAN) backhaul optimization offerings. |
CommProve released commercial availability of a Geographic GUI (Graphical User Interface) for its globally proven Netledge™ Radio QoS systems. The Geographic GUI overlays vital radio QoS data on a map, enabling operators to immediately see the physical location of quality issues. |
With the release of several new handsets, Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung) has introduced some of the world's slimmest bar phones, clamshell handsets, smartphones and slider phones. Samsung is committed to providing consumers with ultra-slim handsets with optimal design and functionality to meet and exceed their expectations. |
Wayfinder and 3 Scandinavia confirmed that 3 Scandinavia has chosen Wayfinder as their partner of choice for mapping and navigation solutions. |
Palm and Cingular Wireless announced the first Palm Treo smart device running on Cingular’s 3G/UMTS network, providing mobile professionals with an exceptional phone experience and blazing-fast download speeds in U.S. markets |
Samsung Electronics is set to demonstrate its Mobile WiMAX technology and new products at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which starts today. |
Nokia introduced the Nokia N93i, a compact and stylish digital camcorder and multimedia computer in one. Boasting a host of advanced features - from DVD-like quality video capture to direct video uploads - the Nokia N93i enables you to record great quality video wherever and whenever you feel inspired. |
Nokia unveiled a trimmer fold model to its Nokia Nseries line up, the Nokia N76, a new multimedia computer that brings the complete Nokia Nseries experience to a sleeker body, with little compromise. With the Nokia N76 multimedia computer, technology and design come together to create a revolution in design for a multimedia computer. |
DyLogic unveiled its new PSE Broadcaster Genie, an innovative appliance for audience-generated 3G video calls broadcasting. |
Vodafone launched the new version of its 3G Broadband card in Express Card format, which currently permits transmission speeds of up to 3.6Mbps. This launch makes Vodafone the first operator in Portugal to offer its customers 3G Broadband services in this new format. |
Cingular's 3G mobile broadband network now extends from San Francisco to New York, and from Chicago to Dallas, making advanced wireless services available in more than 160 markets, including most of the top 100 major cities in the country. |
ROK, the UK-based mobile communications and entertainment specialist, is delighted to announce that ROK TV is now compatible with Symbian 3 handsets, including the Nokia N71, N73, N80 and N93. |
Huawei Technologies and KPN Mobile announced that Huawei’s circuit and packet switched network equipment has been successfully introduced into KPN Mobile’s network. |
The channel is a mixture of well-known entertainment brands such as Miami Vice and American Dad, original IP and user-generated content that allows 3 UK customers to view the content with an option to download to their handsets. |
The increasing influence of mobile video enabled on 3G networks will drive the uptake of many mobile sports, leisure and information services over the next five years, says Juniper Research. |
Motorola will deliver a managed multi-vendor network optimization service for TMN's 2G and 3G networks in Portugal. This service will help TMN improve the radio access network performance in a timely and cost-effective manner. |
Alcatel-Lucent announced that, after all regulatory approval have been met, the acquisition of Nortel's UMTS radio access business (UTRAN) and related assets has been completed |
The mobile video market in China will take off in 2008, driven by interest in the Beijing Olympics. A new study from ABI Research forecasts total mobile video users at more than 32 million in 2008 |
Samsung Electronics has launched the Ultra Edition 13.8 (Z720) is the thinnest HSDPA slide-up mobile with a slim 13.8mm profile. It offers the latest multimedia features and the best of mobility in a fast and slender design. |
At the turn of the year, the UMTS Forum confirms that the global 3G mobile industry is on the brink of gaining its first 100 million UMTS/WCDMA customers. |
5Fad has signed a partnership contract with BrainMedia LLC. (Music Hookup) to lead the market by launching a mobile streaming service and enabling customers in China to enjoy 3G quality services on their existing 2.5G data network. |
Ericsson and 3 Italia have achieved an industry first: the successful establishment of mobile data connections based on Enhanced Uplink in a commercial network. |
Motorola,announced that MOTORAZR (M702iS) with iMode(R) is flying off the shelves in stores all around Japan a week after the device began reaching retailers. MOTORAZR, which unites the power of DoCoMo's powerful FOMA(R) 3G network and its wildly successful iMode bouquet of services and content |
NEC has started delivery of a new 3G (W-CDMA) Node B series "RS381, RS880." Boasting high-scalability, the new series is expected to contribute to the realization of smooth and swift expansion of 3G coverage area. |
Pannon has made its mobile broadband (EDGE, UMTS) services available to nearly 100% of Hungary’s population by December this year. |
Anritsu introduced the MS2724B, the most advanced ultra-portable spectrum analyzer featuring unparalleled performance and continuous frequency coverage from 9 kHz to 20 GHz at a modest price. |
2006 is shaping up as a year of milestones for the GSM family of technologies. The rapid deployment of GSM's 3G technology evolution is continuing its momentum, |
Wayfinder and 3 Italia are excited to be announcing the launch of 3 Navigator, powered by Wayfinder, on the Italian market on five of their best-selling mobile phones. |
Wondershare 3GP Video Suite is an extremely easy to use DVD/Video to Mobile Phone (3GP) converter. Fully support for Nokia, Motorola, Sony Ericsson and any other mobile phones. |
Samsung Electronics announced that Samsung's OneNAND™ flash memory will be supported by new QUALCOMM Mobile Station Modem™ ( MSM ™) chipsets. |
Kineto Wireless has surpassed its 2006 goals for industry adoption of UMA, with commercial delivery of UMA-based products and services by major mobile operators and vendors gaining significant momentum worldwide.
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In recent years, the world of mobile phones have turned a shade of grey. A thin line separating one company’s design from the other. Neo, a new mobile phone company, claims to be the brand to add some long awaited flavor back into the mobile phone industry. Above shos the GSM TriBand Neo 808i. Specification below.
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Vodafone Portugal made the first 3G/UMTS voice, videocall and data calls in the 900 MHz frequency band in Portugal. This is one of the first times in the world that such a demonstration has been carried out in a real working environment. |
Despite the abundance of new non-voice service initiatives since the introduction of GPRS and 3G, mobile operators in developed markets are failing to achieve significant increases in non-voice ARPU according to a new report, Mobile Operator Performance Benchmarks, published by Analysys. |
At the 3GSM World Congress 2007 (Hall 2, Stand 2E09), Aeroflex will outline its product strategy with regard to 3G LTE – the initiative relating to the Long Term Evolution (LTE) of 3GPP radio technology. Above shows the Aeroflex TM500 Test Mobile which is one of the important products in Aeroflex’s 3G LTE strategy. |
3, Ireland’s mobile media network, opened its flagship mobile media store on Grafton Street today as part of its nationwide retail roll-out. |
A definite development schedule has been given to the third generation or 3G, as it's known commonly, mobile telecom in China. A broad range of new telecom services like multimedia services, mobile banking etc. will be offered by 3G, whereas current mobile telecommunication services focus mainly on voice business. Also, consumers will enjoy more exciting mobile life and much improved quality of services. |
3 announced it has switched on its mobile broadband network increasing the data speeds available to Irish consumers over 3G by ten times, with an advanced HSDPA network upgrade offering the fastest mobile broadband in the country. |
HSDPA is a wonderful thing, boosting 3G data speeds and making the mobile Internet truly broadband capable. |
ZTE USA confirmed that ClearTalk Wireless, a provider of cost efficient personal communications services in five states within the United States, has selected ZTE’s All-IP CDMA 2000 platform to offer high speed, high quality third generation (3G) wireless voice, data and multimedia services to its subscribers in select markets. |
T-Mobile Hungary offers the latest netcard developed for portable computers, enabling customers to fully capitalise on the benefits of the operator’s broadband (3G/HSDPA) network - with speeds of 3 Mbps - being unique in Hungary. |
Nokia and Singaporean mobile operator MobileOne (M1) have carried out the first High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA) data call in Southeast Asia. |
STMicroelectronics has signed an agreement with Ericsson Mobile Platforms to supply third-generation (3G) digital baseband processors to OEMs that are licensees of Ericsson Mobile Platforms’ leading-edge 3G mobile-phone technology. |
The Third Generation Partnership Project 2 (3GPP2) and the CDMA Development Group (CDG) jointly announced the publication of a Technology Evolution Framework(TEF) white paper to define the future evolution path of CDMA2000 |
NTT DoCoMo, Inc. and Hutchison Essar (Hutch), one of India's leading mobile operators, announced today an agreement under which Hutchison Essar will launch the i-mode™ mobile Internet service in India within 2007. |
Moblr, the world’s first free mobile video sharing service, launches in the UK today. The service enables users to upload video clips that have been filmed using a mobile phone |
Ellacoya Networks announced SmarTone-Vodafone, Hong Kong’s leading mobile services company, has deployed the Ellacoya solution network-wide to enable the management of application quotas and service plans based on megabytes or minutes. |
Novatel Wireless has received compliance approval for its Merlin™ XU870 HSDPA ExpressCard from PCMCIA, GCF, and a wide range of North American and European operators. |
Aeroflex has announced that it has added the ability to undertake live receiver testing and transmitter testing including HSDPA on its highly successful 6413A UMTS basestation test system. |
Red Bend Software has licensed its vCurrent Mobile client software in the Softbank 705N mobile phone from NEC Corporation. This is the first NEC phone to come to market with Red Bend’s vCurrent Mobile software. Red Bend announced its customer agreement with NEC in July 2006. |
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Celtro announced that Vodacom a mobile operator in South Africa, is deploying Celtro's solution for the expansion of 3G services and rollout of HSDPA. Deployment of the Celtro DynaMate solution will enable Vodacom to increase network capacity, improve service delivery, and maximize network flexibility. |
Ericsson is bringing the first HSPA-enabled 3G/WCDMA commercial network in Latin America to a Chilean operator, ENTEL PCS. Ericsson will also expand and modernize ENTEL PCS's existing network with Ericsson's Mobile Softswitch solution. |
Pantech Group, the leading Korean handset manufacturer, has announced the launch of the IM-U160 handset, a new terrestrial digital multimedia broadcasting (DMB) handset that can be effectively used as a portable TV with its wide LCD screen. |
M-Tel clients using Prima pre-paid cards are able to make video calls, to enjoy the services, offered by Vodafone live! and to use the fastest mobile Internet available via UMTS/HSDPA network of the company. |
The game is now available at 3 Hong Kong’s game portal “V-dates channel” providing the young customers with a virtual mobile dating channel. V-girl™, the flip-version of the V-boy™ game, is also available under the same channel. |
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Kineto Wireless and picoChip announced the companies are developing a UMA-enabled femtocell reference design. The reference design, based on picoChip's industry-leading single-chip solutions, and Kineto's industry-leading UMA client software will enable 3G femtocells to overcome network integration barriers to accelerate mass market adoption. |
Ericsson and Napster announce the first European launch for Napster Mobile, with Irish mobile phone operator O2 Ireland. O2 Ireland is also the first operator to launch Napster Mobile in i-mode. |
Leveraging the high-performance, power-efficient capabilities of TI's OMAP2430 processor, consumers using the N903i will experience efficient multitasking communications such as full internet browsing, document viewing, and full music track downloading while supporting VGA resolution display. |
Ofcom announced proposals for the UK's largest single release of radio spectrum, which could be used for a range of new services such as mobile broadband and advanced wireless services. |
Orange France has deployed LGC Wireless' InterReach Unison in-building cellular systems to provide strong and pervasive UMTS and GSM coverage inside the new Orange headquarters campus in Paris. |
Following its official launch event on 22nd November in London, D2see went live with services for its first clients on 1st December. |
The GSM Association could be struggling to gain the support of tier 1 handset vendors for its 3G for all program, following the decision of Motorola not to take part. The U.S. vendor should have been a major supporter of the latest program, having won both tenders in the GSMA’s Emerging Mobile Handsets initiative in 2005. |
HP and Cingular Wireless today announced availability of the first notebook PC in the United States to feature built-in global mobile broadband capabilities. |
Vodafone Australia today went live with the biggest mobile TV and music offering on Vodafone live! with 3G, giving customers access to 21 live and made for mobile TV channels as well as over half a million music tracks. |
The stunning Sony Ericsson M600i is a small, smart, business device, which delivers both voice and data seamlessly. The device also supports gaming and music, making it a great all encompassing mobile handset for work and play. |
iaSolution it has officially become the first consortium member of Arena(TM) Community, the TD-SCDMA 3G Terminal Service Community led by Datang Mobile, in the Java(TM) ME Application Platform Technology domain. Arena Community is an open community focus on interoperability and conformity of end user experience issues in TD-SCDMA network. |
TeliaSonera’s
Spanish mobile operator, Yoigo, launches its low cost and easy-to-use
mobile services on December 1, 2006. The initial commercial offer includes
the same prices for both post and prepaid customers. |
Analog
Devices announced availabililty of its second-generation chipset for
developers of advanced multimedia mobile handsets based on the 3G TD-SCDMA
Low Chip Rate (LCR) air interface. The new SoftFone-LCR+ chipset expands
Analog Devices’ portfolio of TD-SCDMA technology solutions and
builds upon the company’s legacy as a leader in TD-SCDMA technology
development by adding support for a wide range of enhanced multimedia
functions. |
efore
the appearance of the Chocolate phone it’s fair to say that LG
wasn’t at the forefront of the public’s mobile consciousness.
With moderate success coming from its prosaic 3G clamshells on the 3
network, the Korean outfit was hardly associated with sexy, desirable
handsets here in the UK. But then this spring, out of nowhere, it dropped
the sweetest bomb on our unsuspecting heads. |
3
Ireland said that Tesco is now selling 3’s products and services
in thirty seven stores up and down the country. |
In
aadvance of the biggest week for the telecommunications industry since
the turn of the millennium, the 11th Annual 3G World Congress and Mobility
Marketplace (4 - 7th December) publicly urges the industry's key players
to consider carefully their contribution to the stability of the world's
communications infrastructure, and encourages them to engage in debate
on a macro level, as well as focusing on their own products and revenue
streams. |
A
new research report from the wireless analyst firm Berg Insight forecasts
that 60 percent of WCDMA handset shipped worldwide will have integrated
GPS / Galileo receivers by 2010. Satellite positioning technology enables
delivery of location based services such as personal navigation on mobile
phones. Another significant benefit is the ability to position mobile
emergency calls with high accuracy. |