3G UMTS Trials Undertaken In Spain

Samsung Electronics, Vodafone and Nortel Networks has agreed to carry out a program to realize the first 3G UMTS trial test in Spain. This confirms that the 3G is becoming more and more close to reality. Thanks to the cooperation of these three companies, the visitors to SIMO could have direct experience which UMTS service offers, such as Videotelephony, WAP, and Video Streaming and Web Browsing through PC.

The test is made by the SGH-Z100, Samsung’s 3G UMTS mobile phone which shows the most advanced technology, with GPRS Class 10 (4x2), WAP, MMS and Java. It supports applications which could not be utilized upto today, such as Videotelephony service through mobile phones. The Samsung’s 3G UMTS mobile phone has a built-in rotating digital camera and a high-quality TFT color screen that reproduces 260,000 different color shades. It also features 40 polyphonic ring tone.

“Working together with Vodafone and Nortel Networks on development and testing benefits our companies and our customers.” Said Mr. ByungDuck Cho, Senior Vice President of Mobile Communication R&D team at Samsung Electonics. “Through our leading-edge technologies and extensive knowledge, at Samsung we are committed to providing everyone the freedom from limitation of time and space in accessing all services they want.This is true communication, which we expects from 3G service.”