3G Features October 2002
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CDMA 2000 Wireless Cheer

Although the wireless data/Internet market has had to bear the brunt of some tough public criticism, it is steadily progressing, according to In-Stat/MDR.

Although the wireless data/Internet market has had to bear the brunt of some tough public criticism, it is steadily progressing, according to In-Stat/MDR.
A Potential 3G Application For Mommy MommyTrack is the foremost mobile video child safekeeping and monitoring system available. MommyTrack allows concerned parents to quickly and discreetly monitor and view their child's well-being in real-time, without being limited to a stagnant location for viewing.
New WCDMA 3G Network Order For Nokia in Taiwan Nokia has won a 400 million euro deal as turnkey supplier of CHT's 3G network in Taiwan. Deliveries begin during fourth quarter 2002 with Nokia providing both 3G core and radio-access network equipment for the smooth roll-out and introduction of CHT's nationwide WCDMA network.

3G Showcase In China

UTStarcom will showcase its IP-based solutions, including its end-to-end 3G solution, PAS/iPAS, mSwitch and broadband systems at the CHINA 2002 Trade Show in Beijing, China.

UTStarcom will showcase its IP-based solutions, including its end-to-end 3G solution, PAS/iPAS, mSwitch and broadband systems at the CHINA 2002 Trade Show in Beijing, China.

Multiple Bank Flash for 3G Phones

ST Micro Electronics has introduced a pair of multiple bank Flash memories targeted at high-performance next-generation mobile phones.

ST Micro Electronics has introduced a pair of multiple bank Flash memories targeted at high-performance next-generation mobile phones.
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Powerful Data Gateway Added To 3G 1X

HP and Sprint announced the deployment of a powerful, next-generation data gateway in Sprint's new 3G 1X wireless network

HP and Sprint announced the deployment of a powerful, next-generation data gateway in Sprint's new 3G 1X wireless network

GSM / GPRS Phones to Vodafone

Sharp Corporation will commence shipment of its GX10 color LCD mobile phone with built-in camera to Vodafone. The GX10 is to be released by each Vodafone European operator within this month.

Sharp Corporation will commence shipment of its GX10 color LCD mobile phone with built-in camera to Vodafone. The GX10 is to be released by each Vodafone European operator within this month

PacketVideo Licenses MPEG-4 Software

PacketVideo Corp and QUALCOMM Incorporated announced an agreement to license portions of PacketVideo's pvPlayer(TM) software for inclusion in QUALCOMM's streaming video solution

PacketVideo Corp and QUALCOMM Incorporated announced an agreement to license portions of PacketVideo's pvPlayer(TM) software for inclusion in QUALCOMM's streaming video solution

James Bond Takes Sony Ericsson Wireless Phones

Sony Ericsson’s products have been selected to appear in the movie, and they also star in a special co-promotional campaign, that offers limited edition product packages and premium content for phones.

Sony Ericsson’s products have been selected to appear in the movie, and they also star in a special co-promotional campaign, that offers limited edition product packages and premium content for phones.

Action Engine Signs Wireless Agreement with Orange SA

Orange has licensed Action Engine’s Mobile Web Services Platform and has embedded it onto the new Orange SPV™ mobile phone powered by Microsoft® Windows® Powered Smartphone software.

Orange has licensed Action Engine’s Mobile Web Services Platform and has embedded it onto the new Orange SPV™ mobile phone powered by Microsoft® Windows® Powered Smartphone software.

Siemens Invests In 3G For China

As part of the acceleration of its mobile communication activities in Asia, Siemens is continuing its focus on China as the largest market in the Asia-Pacific region.

As part of the acceleration of its mobile communication activities in Asia, Siemens is continuing its focus on China as the largest market in the Asia-Pacific region.

2 Million 3G Phones Ordered

Hutchison Whampoa Limited announced an agreement with NEC Corporation (NEC) to increase its November 2001 order of third generation (3G) video devices for Hutchison's 3G companies worldwide from one million to two million NEC video devices.

Hutchison Whampoa Limited announced an agreement with NEC Corporation (NEC) to increase its November 2001 order of third generation (3G) video devices for Hutchison's 3G companies worldwide from one million to two million NEC video devices.

WLAN Hot Spot Access For 3G

Ericsson believes that integrating indoor and Public WLAN "Wi-Fi hotspots" with mobile 2G and 3G networks is a winning business concept for the future.

Ericsson believes that integrating indoor and Public WLAN "Wi-Fi hotspots" with mobile 2G and 3G networks is a winning business concept for the future.

3G Phone Commences Production

The handset, the Motorola A830, is designed to deliver on the promise of 3G. The dual mode handset works on both new 3G networks and 2/2.5G networks - meaning the phone can still make/receive calls even if it is not in a 3G coverage area.

The handset, the Motorola A830, is designed to deliver on the promise of 3G. The dual mode handset works on both new 3G networks and 2/2.5G networks - meaning the phone can still make/receive calls even if it is not in a 3G coverage area.

Live Streaming of 3GPP Compliant Video

PacketVideo Corp. announced at the launch of the Microsoft® Windows Powered Smartphone that it has worked with Microsoft and Orange SA to deliver streaming and video content solutions via the Windows Powered Smartphones.

PacketVideo Corp. announced at the launch of the Microsoft® Windows Powered Smartphone that it has worked with Microsoft and Orange SA to deliver streaming and video content solutions via the Windows Powered Smartphones.

New Clear SIM Card for Operators

SIM solutions provider Bluefish Technologies have introduced ‘Clear Card’ a new SIM carrier card, which is completely transparent.

SIM solutions provider Bluefish Technologies have introduced ‘Clear Card’ a new SIM carrier card, which is completely transparent.

NetHawk for Hutchison 3G

The Austrian 3G multimedia provider Hutchison 3G Austria has concluded cooperation with NetHawk for the supply of “NetHawk Probe” UMTS protocol monitoring and testing equipment.

The Austrian 3G multimedia provider Hutchison 3G Austria has concluded cooperation with NetHawk for the supply of “NetHawk Probe” UMTS protocol monitoring and testing equipment.

Smartphone Battle

Microsoft and Orange launched today the first commercial Smartphone running the Microsoft operating system “Smartphone 2002” and have thereby started on a new chapter in mobile history.

Microsoft and Orange launched today the first commercial Smartphone running the Microsoft operating system “Smartphone 2002” and have thereby started on a new chapter in mobile history.

Symbian OS for 3G Phones

Samsung Electronics and Symbian announce that Samsung has signed an agreement to license the Symbian OS for use in its smartphones for 2.5G and 3G networks worldwide.

Samsung Electronics and Symbian announce that Samsung has signed an agreement to license the Symbian OS for use in its smartphones for 2.5G and 3G networks worldwide.

First Siemens 3G Phones Shipping

Siemens Mobile unveils the U10 - its first UMTS colour-screen mobile phone operating both in W-CDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access) networks and in GSM/GPRS

Siemens Mobile unveils the U10 - its first UMTS colour-screen mobile phone operating both in W-CDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access) networks and in GSM/GPRS

Multimedia Solution for 3G Phones

Philips strengthened its portfolio by introducing Platform4 Micro Edition, a media encoding and decoding software-based product line enabling 3GPP-compliant multimedia handling by 3G mobile phones.

Philips strengthened its portfolio by introducing Platform4 Micro Edition, a media encoding and decoding software-based product line enabling 3GPP-compliant multimedia handling by 3G mobile phones.

3G Phone Has Software Glitch

NTT DoCoMo announced that a software glitch has been discovered in some T2101V mobile phones. Sales of the model have been suspended today until the problem is fixed.

NTT DoCoMo announced that a software glitch has been discovered in some T2101V mobile phones. Sales of the model have been suspended today until the problem is fixed.

3G Blasts Off To 19 Megabits

The chips lived up to theoretical predictions, receiving data in a third-generation (3G) mobile network at a blazing 19.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).

The chips lived up to theoretical predictions, receiving data in a third-generation (3G) mobile network at a blazing 19.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).

New 3G Test Products

New R&D solutions for testing 3G devices under real-world Internet conditions, shortening the design to manufacturing cycle.

New R&D solutions for testing 3G devices under real-world Internet conditions, shortening the design to manufacturing cycle.

America's First Built-in Camera Phone

Point, shoot, click and call: this and more is possible with the PCS Phone by Sanyo 5300 - America's first wireless phone with a built-in camera, unveiled today by Sprint and Sanyo.

Point, shoot, click and call: this and more is possible with the PCS Phone by Sanyo 5300 - America's first wireless phone with a built-in camera, unveiled today by Sprint and Sanyo.

WAP Comes Good

While most European mobile operators preferably don’t even mention the word WAP any more, WAP has grown to be a huge success in Korea.

While most European mobile operators preferably don’t even mention the word WAP any more, WAP has grown to be a huge success in Korea.

First U.S. Animated Messaging : BREW

Shout Messenger demonstrates the power of the BREW platform and Eyematic's multimedia software to create advanced mobile messaging solutions, commonly known as multimedia messaging services

Shout Messenger demonstrates the power of the BREW platform and Eyematic's multimedia software to create advanced mobile messaging solutions, commonly known as multimedia messaging services

New 3G CDMA Wireless Phone

Verizon Wireless and LG Mobile Phones announce the availability of the VX10 wireless handset that can access the Express Network(SM)

Verizon Wireless and LG Mobile Phones announce the availability of the VX10 wireless handset that can access the Express Network(SM)

Marconi Lands 3G Network Order

Marconi announced that it has been selected by 02, the German mobile network operator, to build a transmission network to support the launch of 3G services due to be introduced in Germany

Marconi announced that it has been selected by 02, the German mobile network operator, to build a transmission network to support the launch of 3G services due to be introduced in Germany

Facts On Real-World CDMA2000 3G

Today, there are 22 CDMA2000 networks throughout Asia, the Americas and Europe and 19 more are scheduled to deploy in the coming months.

Today, there are 22 CDMA2000 networks throughout Asia, the Americas and Europe and 19 more are scheduled to deploy in the coming months.

Hutchison 3G Financial Statement

In response to some inaccurate media reports published in the local press, Hutchison Whampoa Finance Director Mr. Frank Sixt issued a statement.

In response to some inaccurate media reports published in the local press, Hutchison Whampoa Finance Director Mr. Frank Sixt issued a statement.

Nokia Open 3G Centre In China

The Hangzhou R&D center is focusing on software development and platform technologies related to Nokia's 3G mobile networks and will used in Nokia-provided 3G networks worldwide.

The Hangzhou R&D center is focusing on software development and platform technologies related to Nokia's 3G mobile networks. The results developed in Hangzhou will be used in Nokia-provided 3G networks worldwide.

Western European Market To Stagnate

The industry has had a very slow year so far, with Western European subscriber numbers growing less than 3% in the first six months of 2002, and barely increasing.

The industry has had a very slow year so far, with Western European subscriber numbers growing less than 3% in the first six months of 2002, and barely increasing at all in some countries, such as Germany

T9 2G 3G Wireless Messaging

T9 Text Input software enables the use of wireless instant messaging, SMS, and the wireless Internet by making it quick and easy for consumers to enter text

T9 Text Input software enables the use of wireless instant messaging, SMS, and the wireless Internet by making it quick and easy for consumers to enter text

Wireless Survey Reveals Gaming Trends

IN-FUSIO and Orange France, released details of the first in-depth survey into the behaviour of mobile games consumers. The survey comes one year after IN-FUSIO first launched its game service with Orange France.

IN-FUSIO and Orange France, released details of the first in-depth survey into the behaviour of mobile games consumers. The survey comes one year after IN-FUSIO first launched its game service with Orange France.

4G Experimental Blast off In Japan

NTT DoCoMo, announced that it succeeded with the 100Mbps-downlink and 20Mbps-uplink transmission under an indoor environment using 4G mobile communications.

NTT DoCoMo, announced that it succeeded with the 100Mbps-downlink and 20Mbps-uplink transmission under an indoor environment using 4G mobile communications.

Hutchison 3G = 3

Hutchison Whampoa Group unveiled the brand identity 3 for its 3G services worldwide. A name, a number and a logo, 3 represents the company’s commitment to deliver on the promise of the 3G medium.

Hutchison Whampoa Group unveiled the brand identity 3 for its 3G services worldwide. A name, a number and a logo, 3 represents the company’s commitment to deliver on the promise of the 3G medium.

Experts Discuss Opportunities : CDMA2000

The CDMA Development Group announced the keynotes and agenda for the seventh annual CDMA Americas Congress, which will be held Dec. 3-5, 2002, at the San Diego Convention Center.

The CDMA Development Group announced the keynotes and agenda for the seventh annual CDMA Americas Congress, which will be held Dec. 3-5, 2002, at the San Diego Convention Center.

Feeding Content to 3G Keitais 

Japanese carriers have created killer Java services... and they had to do so from scratch. That included the provisioning system which actually feeds the applis onto the handsets (providers merely have to write the downloadable Java code).

Japanese carriers have created killer Java services... and they had to do so from scratch. That included the provisioning system which actually feeds the applis onto the handsets (providers merely have to write the downloadable Java code).

Ericsson Launch 3G in Taiwan

Ericsson Mobility World, an application development center under Ericsson Taiwan, launched the island's first full-fledged commercialized 3G system

Ericsson Mobility World, an application development center under Ericsson Taiwan, launched the island's first full-fledged commercialized 3G system

Java Virtual Machine i-Mode

The Jbed Micro Edition Platform provides the Java virtual machine, APIs and provisioning services that i-mode providers need in order to deliver rich and exciting applications

The Jbed Micro Edition Platform provides the Java virtual machine, associated libraries, APIs and provisioning services that i-mode providers need in order to deliver rich and exciting applications that i-mode users can install on-deman

3G Break Even Doubtful

Only 10% of European mobile users will use UMTS in 2007, delaying industrywide payback until 2014. 2.5G will remain the center of innovation for at least five more years say Forrester Research.

Only 10% of European mobile users will use UMTS in 2007, delaying industrywide payback until 2014. 2.5G will remain the center of innovation for at least five more years say Forrester Research.

3G Credit Cards Go Live In Japan

KDDI and JCB Co and a numbner of credit card companies announced that field trials for 3G ( CDMA2000 ) credit card transactions via the KDDI Au service. The credit service is known as Kei-Credit.

KDDI and JCB Co and a numbner of credit card companies announced that field trials for 3G ( CDMA2000 ) credit card transactions via the KDDI Au service. The credit service is known as Kei-Credit.

3G Devices To Have GPS Chipsets

 

SiRF Technology has signed an agreement where Motorola' will integrate SiRF's global positioning system (GPS) chipsets, as well as its SiRFLoc(TM) Multimode location technology, into select Motorola 3G devices.

Toolkit for 3G Wireless Multimedia

This toolkit enables the development of multimedia applications and services such as videoconferencing and video streaming for 3G mobile phones.

This toolkit enables the development of multimedia applications and services such as videoconferencing and video streaming for 3G mobile phones over existing circuit-switched networks.

New Hutchison 3G Investor

NEC agreed to acquire from HWL a 5% strategic equity interest in Hutchison Telephone Company and Hutchison 3G HK for a cash consideration of US$73 million.

NEC agreed to acquire from HWL a 5% strategic equity interest in Hutchison Telephone Company and Hutchison 3G HK for a cash consideration of US$73 million.

Nokia 7650 versus SonyEricsson T68i

The test involved both male and female subjects, aged between 22 and 34, with a mix of educational levels and a mix of occupations.

The test involved both male and female subjects, aged between 22 and 34, with a mix of educational levels and a mix of occupations.

Nokia Delivers mm02's MMS Solution

Nokia has been chosen as the sole supplier of multimedia messaging service (MMS) solution to mmO2 across all its European territories.

Nokia has been chosen as the sole supplier of multimedia messaging service (MMS) solution to mmO2 across all its European territories.

Hi3G Implement 3G DWDM System

Lumentis AB and Hi3G, a 3G company offering mobile multimedia services, announce the successful implementation of Lumentis' carrier-class DWDM system for Hi3G's Swedish 3G network.

Lumentis AB and Hi3G, a 3G company offering mobile multimedia services, announce the successful implementation of Lumentis' carrier-class DWDM system for Hi3G's Swedish 3G network.

3G Multimedia Accelerator Chip

The Java and multimedia applications accelerator chip targets wireless applications, and 2G /2.5G / 3G phones.

The Java and multimedia applications accelerator chip targets mobile wireless applications, such as 2G/2.5G/3G phones.

A Better Understanding of 3G UMTS

Taking “evolution” as the watchword and recognizing that 3G has many roots in earlier technologies, one useful way to understand 3G is to apply a concept from evolutionary biology called “cladistics”.

Taking “evolution” as the watchword and recognizing that 3G has many roots in earlier technologies, one useful way to understand 3G is to apply a concept from evolutionary biology called “cladistics

Wireless Madness at Tokyo Game Show

Wireless Watch Japan spends the day at the fall Tokyo Game Show -- 47,000 square meters of raucous, head-splitting bedlam that equalsserious fun for mobile gamers.

Wireless Watch Japan spends the day at the fall Tokyo Game Show -- 47,000 square meters of raucous, head-splitting bedlam that equalsserious fun for mobile gamers.

Vodafone Ireland Picks Nokia for 3G

Deliveries begin in October. Nokia will provide both 3G core and radio-access network equipment for the smooth roll-out and introduction of Vodafone Ireland's nationwide WCDMA network.

Deliveries begin in October. Nokia will provide both 3G core and radio-access network equipment for the smooth roll-out and introduction of Vodafone Ireland's nationwide WCDMA network.

Industry Bundles Music, Video on 3G

Multimedia messaging (MMS) is here; third-generation (3G) mobile phones are due to be launched later this year and anyone unable to access their e-mail on the train is already beginning to feel like a second-class passenger. 

Multimedia messaging (MMS) is here; third-generation (3G) mobile phones are due to be launched later this year and anyone unable to access their e-mail on the train is already beginning to feel like a second-class passenger. 

Nortel 3G UMTS Network

Nortel Networks is the world’s first and only supplier with wireless networks in service using GPRS, CDMA2000 and now UMTS.

Nortel Networks is the world’s first and only supplier with wireless networks in service using GPRS, CDMA2000 and now UMTS.

Sonera Launches 3G

Sonera launched and demonstrated the first 3G services to operate on existing mobile and UMTS

Sonera launched and demonstrated the first 3G services to operate on existing mobile and UMTS networks.

New Hitachi 3G Enabled Phone

The P300 by Hitachi embodies the innovation for which Hitachi is known with the valuable and visual applications of PCS Vision from Sprint.

The P300 by Hitachi embodies the innovation for which Hitachi is known with the valuable and visual applications of PCS Vision from Sprint.