| 3G User Demand Analysis for 3G Content and Applications in Asia |
| 4th
April, 2005 ( see
below for all today's 3G news ) |
| ASIA : Most of Asia's operators are aggressively moving toward content provision as voice APRUs decline. With 3G technology, the paradigm shift from voice to content becomes the primary business model for operators and content providers. Many mobile operators in Asia have spent considerable sums just to acquire the 3G licenses to provide this service, followed by CAPEX spending of several billions of dollars on 3G infrastructure. But the build out of these networks still have not delivered much value to the consumers. One of the most frustrating aspects for operators is that 3G handsets have been heavy and unappealing. Current thinking is that 3G users are looking for email access, online gaming, video conferencing and location based services. But is this really what consumers want? Is it what they will pay for? Or is it simply only what can be provided just now? The Asia region's first in-depth user analysis on 3G applications provides a timely perspective on what are the expectations, wants and needs of the mobile user. This research report provides an understanding of mobile consumers needs and wants -- which will allow the service provider to create a wireless application strategy that will generate appropriate revenues market 3G services. Countries Covered -- Interviews and focus groups were conducted in the markets of China, Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia. Topics covered in the report include:
- Status of 3G Deployments |
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| Western European Mobile Market: trends and forecasts 2005–2010 |
| Mobile operators are facing a number of challenges, including managing technology transition and growing ARPU. However, they also have a number of options: 3G opens an opportunity not only for mobile data but also for further growth in voice revenues. |
| Will 3G WCDMA Succeed Outside of US, Europe and Japan? |
| As mobile operators in both saturated markets and emerging ones continue to build towards a totally cellular world, infrastructure vendors will be the benefactors throughout the decade. |
| CDMA2000 Continues to Dominate the 3G Market in Latin America and The Caribbean |
| The CDMA Development Group (CDG) reported today that CDMA2000(R) continues to expand rapidly in Latin America and the Caribbean, spurring growth for operators and bringing advanced services to the region. |
| Fujitsu Tie-Up with Alcatel for 3G Phones in China |
| Fujitsu bring a lot to the new agreement including Mobile Media Processors for 3G phones. |
| 3G User Demand Analysis for 3G Content and Applications in Asia |
| Most of Asia's operators are aggressively moving toward content provision as voice APRUs decline. |
| 100 GSM/EDGE Wireless Devices Launched |
| GSA – the Global mobile Suppliers Association, confirms from its latest survey published today that the number of GSM/EDGE devices launched in the market has reached 100 models. |
| CDMA2000 Continues to Dominate the 3G Market in Latin America and The Caribbean |
| The CDMA Development Group (CDG) reported today that CDMA2000(R) continues to expand rapidly in Latin America and the Caribbean, spurring growth for operators and bringing advanced services to the region. |
| Interactive Program Guide and Services for Mobile Devices |
| Gemstar-TV Guide Int. will showcase its new Java-based IPG application designed for mobile devices at the National Cable and Telecommunications Association's (NCTA) 2005 National Show in San Francisco, April 3-6. |
| Hutchison - Voice is the key to 3G |
| In some respects they follow a typical pattern: asset management and a revaluation of properties resulted in one-off gains that boosted profits by 38.1%, offsetting further losses in 3G. |
| Development of Advanced 3G Multimedia Handsets with New Modules |
| RADVISION announced a suite of significant new handset-oriented development modules for version 3.0 of its 3G-324M Developer Toolkit. |
| Management Buyout Mobile TV Distributor |
| The mobile TV distributor Kamera announced that the management together with external investors have completed their buyout of Kamera from World Television, listed at the London Stock Exchange. |
| QUALCOMM 3G 1xEV-DO Trial in South Africa |
| QUALCOMM Incorporated announced its successful collaboration with Inetcam in a project to provide trial wireless services to customers in South Africa. |
| Fujitsu Tie-Up with Alcatel for 3G Phones in China |
| Fujitsu bring a lot to the new agreement including Mobile Media Processors for 3G phones. |
| 3G User Demand Analysis for 3G Content and Applications in Asia |
| Most of Asia's operators are aggressively moving toward content provision as voice APRUs decline. |
| 02 Launch New Mobile Information |
| Knowledge Technology Solutions PLC (KTS) and O2, a leading provider of mobile services to consumers and businesses in the UK, have today launched KTS MarketTerminal with O2. |
| 100 GSM/EDGE Wireless Devices Launched |
| GSA – the Global mobile Suppliers Association, confirms from its latest survey published today that the number of GSM/EDGE devices launched in the market has reached 100 models. |
| Bridge Chip Offers 3G HSDPA Speeds |
| Elan's new VMB5000 Bridge Chip provides the only commercially available custom-built solution for translating the USB or UART signals from HSDPA modem chips or modules into PCMCIA or CF format in a single chip. |
| Vodafone Customers First to Watch Live Eurosport on 3G Mobiles |
| As of today Vodafone customers can watch live Eurosport on their Vodafone live! UMTS handset. |
| Ultra-sharp LCD Mobile Images at a 160-degree Viewing Angle |
| Samsung has developed a new design for mobile displays 10 inches or smaller that allows viewing of ultra-sharp LCD images at a 160-degree viewing angle in a variety of low or high ambient lighting conditions. |
| 47% of IT Managers Set to Deploy Smartphones |
| Enterprise interest in Smartphone adoption has rebounded sharply with almost half of all IT managers saying they would consider deploying them as business tools, |
| Nokia 3G Phone and Stand Wins Award |
| "For Nokia, winning the iF product design award affirms Nokia's competence in design," says Eero Miettinen, Design Director, Nokia. |
| Orange and the Official UK Charts Company |
| From April 2005 every Orange customer that downloads a music track to their mobile could help make their favourite pop stars become UK chart toppers. |
NEC
Electronics introduced the µPD9971 melody chip for mobile phones,
which offers a superior three-dimensional positioning technology, sound
effects, and an industry-first 128 polyphonic tones. |
The
solution supports high-speed 1x EV-DO multimedia applications and can
be deployed easily due to its simple wall-mounted installation. |
With
the launch of EDGE, Swisscom is introducing Switzerland's first broadband
mobile network with nationwide coverage. EDGE makes high-speed data
transmission possible wherever mobile calls can be made on the NATEL®
network. |
3G
mobile operators have little incentive to offer VoIP services as W-CDMA
offers the cost and capacity attributes to support fixed–mobile
substitution. Wireless VoIP presents fixed operators, MVNOs and VoIP
providers with opportunities to disrupt the mobile voice market. |
Hutchison
Whampoa Limited (HWL) today announced the Group’s annual results
for 2004, and disclosed a current updated subscriber figure on its global
network, which includes Italy, the UK, Australia, Austria, Sweden, and
Denmark; as well as Hong Kong and Israel, which are under Hutchison
Telecommunications International Limited (HTIL). |
Subscribers
can watch what happens in the house live-streamed on their video-enabled
mobile phones. Big Brother is one of the most successful mobile content
services offered by 3 Sweden. |
Mobiltel
won the UMTS A Class license tender for a 20-year term. The tender included
a secret bidding and took two hours. The closing bid achieved –
which is also the winning one for Mobiltel - amounted to BGN 78 million. |
Orange
has launched technical and marketing trials of UMTS TDD (TD-CDMA) targeting
the enterprise market in Lille, France with equipment supplied by IPWireless,
the companies announced today. |
Orange
has launched technical and marketing trials of UMTS TDD (TD-CDMA) targeting
the enterprise market in Lille, France with equipment supplied by IPWireless,
the companies announced today. |
SUNDAY
Communications announced its annual result for the 2004 financial year,
reporting a net profit of HK$6 million after deduction of HK$43 million
in 3G costs, and its intention to launch 3G services in the second quarter
of 2005. |
Wireless
Valley Communications, a pioneering developer of innovative software
solutions for wireless network design and management, today announced
that it has enhanced its SitePlanner(R) and EnterprisePlanner(TM) products
to support broader and more powerful design and analysis of CDMA networks. |
PacificNet Inc., a leading provider of value-added telecom services
(VAS) in China, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement
to acquire a 51% controlling interest in Guangzhou 3G Information Technology
Co., Ltd. |
Following
the lead of CSL, mobile operators worldwide are deploying the Helix
Universal Mobile platform to help bridge the speed gaps between 3G,
Edge and GPRS data networks. |
Convergys
Corporation announced its Infinys (TM) Rating and Billing software has
"gone live" for Hong Kong mobile network operator, SmarTone
(SEHK:0315). |
