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| New 3G UMTS Integrated Tester |
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5th August 2003 |
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BABT will evaluate the MiNT platform and achieve validated test case status with the GSM Certification Forum (GCF) & the PCS Type Certification Review Board (PTCRB) for the MiNT RF GSM/GPRS test cases in accordance with GSMTS51.010-1 for all four bands (850, 900, 1800, 1900), the MiNT RF UMTS test cases in accordance with WCDMA 34.121 chapters 5, 6 and 7, and the MiNT Protocol UMTS test cases in accordance with WCDMA 34.123 (which covers GCF Package Release Numbers 1-4). “BABT's independence and reputation for thoroughness and integrity will provide confidence to the marketplace that MiNT is one of the leading platforms in providing multi-mode / multi-band assessment of GSM/GPRS/UMTS devices,” said Fernando E. Hardasmal Barrera, Deputy General Manager of CETECOM S.A. “Working with a globally respected and recognised organisation will help us achieve faster platform acceptance and increase our chances of success in this exciting marketplace. We do really believe that our MiNT platforms will have an impact in this market”. “CETECOM, S.A. is an innovative developer of telecom test equipment solutions, which has already built a strong reputation in our industry. We are delighted to be able to assist in their vision of accelerating UMTS mobile technology adoption,” said Jean-Louis Evans, Managing Director at BABT. “As we progress through each stage of the validation programme, we plan to offer test services to mobile device manufacturers using the MiNT platform, which will complement our already extensive range of testing and certification services for the Telecommunications industry.” |
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TODAY'S
PRESS RELEASES |
| Flarion Launches Wireless Operations in Japan |
| Flarion Technologies announced that it is continuing its global expansion with the establishment of sales and marketing operations in Tokyo, Japan |
| Worldwide Handset Shipments Increased More Than 19% |
| The worldwide market for handsets took off in the second quarter of 2003, reflecting continued consumer demand for mobile telephony. |
| 3G Softswitch Chosen |
| GoAhead announced the selection of its SelfReliant(R) middleware by TELOS Technology, Inc. (TELOS) and China Putian Institute of Technology (CPIT) for their 3G softswitch and SGSN products. |
| Wireless FIZZ |
| Siemens & Coke have jointly rolled out a truly trendsetting initiative in the largest mobile phone market in the world - CHINA this summer |
| New 3G UMTS Integrated Tester |
| The test platform, called MiNT (Mobile Communications Integrated Tester), will assist the acceleration of 3G service delivery by providing assurance to 3G UMTS operator. |
| Free Premiership Action On 3G Phones |
| 3’s exclusive promotion allows customers to follow all the key action from the Barclaycard Premiership, for three months at no cost. |
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Europe
: BABT, the leading Telecommunications testing and certification organisation,
has formed a partnership with CETECOM S.A., the Malaga-based test platform
developer, to validate a new conformance test system for mobile telecommunications
devices. The test platform, called MiNT (Mobile Communications Integrated
Tester), will assist the acceleration of 3G service delivery by providing
assurance to wireless operators that Universal Mobile Telecommunications
System (UMTS) handsets operate as intended on their networks.