3G Features July 2003
This new service will allow 3 customers to search for great deals on lastminute.com holidays and lifestyle products ..This new service will allow 3 customers to search for great deals on lastminute.com holidays and lifestyle products ..
Tektronix announced its new protocol test platform equipped with application software to test complex third-generation (3G) and existing second-generation (2G, 2.5G) mobile networks.Tektronix announced its new protocol test platform equipped with application software to test complex third-generation (3G) and existing second-generation (2G, 2.5G) mobile networks.
The Chairman of Hutchison Whampoa Limited ("HWL"), Mr Li Ka-shing, held a private meeting with British Prime Minister Tony Blair today during the premier's brief stay in Hong Kong.The Chairman of Hutchison Whampoa Limited ("HWL"), Mr Li Ka-shing, held a private meeting with British Prime Minister Tony Blair during the premier's brief stay in Hong Kong.
Campaigns targeting MobileNet consumers must go beyond location and time focusing on broader user context in order to be effective, according to a study released by researchersCampaigns targeting MobileNet consumers must go beyond location and time focusing on broader user context in order to be effective, according to a study released by researchers
Radioplan released WiNeS 2.0, a software platform 3G network validation and optimization. The platform efficiently supports the network planning, optimization ...Radioplan released WiNeS 2.0, a software platform 3G network validation and optimization. The platform efficiently supports the network planning, optimization ...
With estimations on the market value of Mobile Content services such as mobile games, ringtones, downloadable music and access to information services valued at E9.9 billion in 2006 the potential rewards for companies are high.
Japanese Vice-Minister Visits 3G Lab
3G LAB was visited by Mr Shinichi Nabekura, Vice Minister for Policy Co-ordination at the Japanese Ministry of Public Management, Home Affairs, Posts and Telecommunications.
The launch of the 515 HDM in North America is a key part of NEC Corporation's plans to significantly expand its overseas mobile phone business
The Ericsson WCDMA solution will enable COSMOTE customers in Greece to continue enjoying advanced mobile services in the new 3G
Lucent Technologies has successfully completed an expansion of the SKYLINK network for Delta Telecom (Delta), the first Russian mobile operator to implement a new 3G mobile network
Fujitsu Microelectronics introduced its new MBF310 capacitive-based fingerprint Sweep Sensor(TM). With its advanced Auto-Finger Detection making it ideal for the next generation of mobile phones.
Seven.Five Duo is first dual calling module 2G, 2.5G and 3G test system with a multi-band, multi-technology RF scanner on board, making this the only product capable of precision measurements from the perspective of the wireless subscriber.
The global market for wireless gaming services will grow from US$561 million in 2002 to US$41.3 billion in 2007 according to the new report from The Research Room
Entitled Urban Freestyle and available on Vodafone live! from the end of July, it will be the first ever mobile game to be available prior to the retail release of the console game.
The first commercial 3G network in the Middle East will be supplied by Siemens and will start in early 2004: in less than six months,
NEC Corporation announced today that it has developed the working prototype of mobile phone which is equipped with the receiver of terrestrial digital TV broadcasting.
LG recently launched aggressive marketing campaigns into North America, and is now set to locate its presence in the high-end phone market.
RADCOM introduced the Network Consultant, an advanced cellular network analysis application that enables mobile operators to verify subscriber connectivity and proactively monitor end-to-end network performance.
Units shipped in the quarter reached 6.7 million, which is 34% higher year-on-year and 23% higher compared to the first quarter 2003. Net sales for the quarter were Euro 1.125 million ...
3 announced it is selling a new video mobile from NEC. The new device, the NEC e808Y, is the fourth video mobile to become available on 3.
A fast, single hand operation, alphanumeric keypad design that needs no learning to operate. Delta II users type four times faster than they do on existing 12-button cell phone keypads
The interoperability tests were performed using a form factor handset reference design, powered by SPINNERchip 1.0, Zyray's WCDMA baseband processor.
Bellwave revealed that its A-8 GSM handset design claimed the number one position last year in the coveted Chinese market.
Cerillion Technologies is to provide convergent CRM and event based billing for Wave Telecom. - 3G services will be launched by April
Today, wireless (cellular) data revenues are dominated by personal messaging using SMS. But the market for wireless content is growing rapidly. It will contribute an increasing proportion to total wireless revenues
IPWireless is conducting a trial system in Tokyo, the first time a Japanese provider has deployed the UMTS TD-CDMA (TDD) standard.
Huawei Technologies announced that the company has made the IP video call between Beijing and Shenzhen with its WCDMA gears
The agreement enables NEC to offer appealing, downloadable Java™ applications to U.S. consumers on its High Definition Mobile+ handsets.
KDDI Corp and Okinawa Cellular are pleased to announce the release of the A1304T and the A1401K as part of a new 3G lineup
The MSM6500 chipset supports CDMA2000 1X, CDMA2000 1xEV-DO and GSM/GPRS standards, allowing roaming between 3G and 2G.
Leading mobile data services company SEVEN announced that the company's System SEVEN™ technology is supporting the launch of NTTDoCoMo, Inc.'s BINWAN
The F505i features a fingerprint sensor to prevent unauthorized handset use. The user can lock or unlock the mobile phone simply by placing a pre-registered finger ...
Centennial Update To EDGE Wireless
Centennial's US Wireless Operation has selected Ericsson for upgrading its digital wireless network with EDGE-ready 850 MHz GSM/GPRS radio access and core network equipment
Our products are designed to keep up with today's emerging high-speed 2.5G and 3G data networks. Socket's interface chips are equal to that task
The J-SA06 with Multi Sha-mail and Postcard capability, which makes it easy and fun for users to create and mail their own files using preset background animations ..
According to the latest mobile research from IDC, mobile portals will account for over 42 million users in Western Europe in 2007 and the value of the market will be more than $1 billion.
The Personal Call Collector (PCC) from bmd provides 3 with proven technology to capture attempted/missed voice and video calls when a mobile user is out of coverage or not reachable.
Shoppers across the UK can now see video-mobiles in action when they pop out of the office for a sandwich, or to pick up the latest cosmetics range.
The new Passport-based data network is an integral part of TCC's Universal Mobile Telecommunication System (UMTS) third generation (3G) wireless Radio Access Network (RAN).
The mobile markets of Eastern Europe undoubtedly will grow, but at different speeds and levels of opportunity and fixed-line penetration provides a unique opportunity for mobile network operators, in both voice and data communications.
Distinctive compact-style handset with a large screen ideal for viewing pictures and video, and a 'Qwerty' keypad for easy messaging.
3, the new video mobile service, is working with Liberty X to find 10 talented people from around the country to get to take part in the new Liberty X video
The MCP solution eases the design challenges for 3G handset makers of delivering high-resolution video and gaming features in a small form factor and low power consumption.
Siemens Mobile launches the MC60 - a party proof phone with an integrated camera, color screen, two-click picture messaging
For the first time users can create a unique photo message with their own caption as an integral part of the image for sending..
3 service trials in Hong Kong are underway for internal users and related business associates, designed to test and perfect 3's products and services ahead of service rollout.
3G LAB announced a ready-made, updateable user interface modules for opoerators to create branded data services
Siemens Mobile launches the MC60 - a party proof phone with an integrated camera, color screen, two-click picture messaging
For the first time users can create a unique photo message with their own caption as an integral part of the image for sending..
3 service trials in Hong Kong are underway for internal users and related business associates, designed to test and perfect 3's products and services ahead of service rollout.
3G LAB announced a ready-made, updateable user interface modules for opoerators to create branded data services
Sasken announced that its multimedia component technology is to be provided for NEC's next generation FOMA phones.
LG Korea has confirmed that its 3G operation will launch into commercial mode by the end of 2003.
The number of customers actively using multimedia messaging services (MMS), Java games and GPRS services continued to accelerate ...
NTT DoCoMo announced today that from July 4, 2003 they will market the N505i, the first 505i model offering a dual speaker system with surround sound capability.
Access announced that its Compact NetFrontTM Plus micro-browser and JV-LiteTM 2 Wireless Edition, a Java-enabling module for mobile phones, have been deployed in NEC's latest handset.
NTT DoCoMo, announced marketing of the FOMA F2102V mobile videophone, the first model compatible with DoCoMo's new FirstPass
Cingular Wireless announced the world's first commercial deployment of wireless services using Enhanced Datarate for Global Evolution (EDGE) technology.
The expectations are high and with this deal Nokia is helping SMART to keep its market leadership not only in GSM-GPRS mobile coverage and subscriber count but more so in the release of 3G ready mobile services
We chose Planet DMS because it has all the functionality we need to plan and optimize our 3G mobile infrastructure, backed up by Marconi's extensive experience in wireless network planningg
The SO505i offers a unique design. Once unfolded, the screen-half can be rotated 180 degrees to sit on top of the phone's lower half, thereby halving the phone's length, but leaving the screen facing up.
Nortel Networks has been selected as the primary provider of Home Location Register (HLR) infrastructure to support Cingular Wireless' migration to next generation GSM, GPRS and EDGE technologies.
Spirent Communications announced that it will offer the first test solution for benchmarking and validating emerging 2.5G and 3G GGSN data-over-wireless equipment and services.
ATELAB Research Group unveils the first details about Chameleon - a new mobile phone for players. The device operates in two positions; vertical as a mobile phone and horizontal as a game console.
IPWireless has successfully completed the world's first interoperability (IOT) and co-existence testing between UMTS TDD (TD-CDMA) and UMTS FDD (WCDMA)
 
3G Features July 2003
Samsung announced the S3C2440, the world’s fastest mobile CPU, with a core speed of 533MHz. The new mobile CPU will drive the emergence of new multimedia services for PDAs and smartphones. Samsung announced the S3C2440, the world’s fastest mobile CPU, with a core speed of 533MHz. The new mobile CPU will drive the emergence of new multimedia services for PDAs and smartphones.
Public Wi-Fi hotspots continue to garner the attention of a wireless industry searching for answers and opportunities.Public Wi-Fi hotspots continue to garner the attention of a wireless industry searching for answers and opportunities.
Catalyst Semiconductor announced entry into a new market segment with its first White Light Emitting Diode (LED) driver integrated circuit, the CAT32.Catalyst Semiconductor announced entry into a new market segment with its first White Light Emitting Diode (LED) driver integrated circuit, the CAT32.
Symbian Ltd announced that Fujitsu Limited’s latest mobile videophone, the F2102V for NTT DoCoMo, Inc.’s FOMA 3G service is based on Symbian OS™. Symbian Ltd announced that Fujitsu Limited’s latest mobile videophone, the F2102V for NTT DoCoMo, Inc.’s FOMA 3G service is based on Symbian OS™.
Nortel Networks has built a third generation (3G) Wireless Data Network for Asia Pacific Broadband Wireless (APBW), which plans to launch Taiwan's first commercial 3G services. Nortel Networks has built a third generation (3G) Wireless Data Network for Asia Pacific Broadband Wireless (APBW), which plans to launch Taiwan's first commercial 3G services.
Recent uptake in advanced handsets, including those with color screens, cameras, Bluetooth, and high-speed application processors, are considered key to the future of the handset industry.
UMTS Forum Chairman Jean-Pierre Bienaimé underlined today the benefits of GSM as the foundation for Brazil's future mobile evolution towards UMTS.
Sharp Corporation and Texas Instruments announced today they will combine their respective strengths to provide a reference design for GSM/GPRS camera phones
Just two years after launching its mobile games service, IN-FUSIO, the number one mobile games service provider for operators in Europe and China, has announced new user figures
AT&T Wireless announced agreements with Nortel Networks and Ericsson to deploy what is expected to be the first commercial W-CDMA network in North America.
The validation and GCF approval of these test cases are the signal for the market launch of a new Racal Instruments test platform that will fulfil the requirements of 3G mobiles and, based on the 3GPP specifications, cover the entire spectrum of RF conformance tests.
Lucent Technologies announced a major agreement to enhance and upgrade the largest high-speed wireless network in the United States with additional third-generation (3G) mobile equipment.
Wireless Healthcare is warning health providers and ehealth vendors not to expect too much from the current generation of mobile videophones.
Canalys' latest research shows that smart phones, such as the Nokia 3650 and Sony Ericsson P800, are continuing to provide much of the growth in the EMEA mobile device market
The European Commission said on recently it approved 3G network sharing by mobile operators T-Mobile and mm02 in Germany.
Dilithium Networks, a leading provider of wireless multimedia solutions announced today it has established offices in Shanghai, to meet the growing demand for wireless 3G services in the region.
The Dilithium Networks Analyzer (DNA) is the first H.324M/3G-324M protocol analysis tool on the market and is being used extensively by 3G operators as well as network and terminal OEMs.
These new services include downloadable movie clips and MTVs for a variety of different GPRS and JAVA enabled handsets, and feature helloNetwork VSS java streaming ....
Mobile customers in Indianapolis will be the pacesetters for a potential captive market approaching 100 million customers throughout North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean, who will have the benefit of EDGE,
Marconi has agreed to capitalise the business with approximately Euro 6 million (approx £4.2 million) prior to disposal. The business, which is based in Italy, has 260 employees and annual operating costs of approximately £15 million.
The smallest in the FOMA series, the new model boasts a compact (98cc) and lightweight (109g) design that is on a par with 2G handsets. It also features an enhanced mail function and longer battery life.
3 customers have the chance to watch interviews and video highlights of the golfing action from this year’s Open Championship on their 3 video mobile
Ericsson and T-Mobile USA announced an agreement to upgrade the operator's wireless network to support GPRS and higher-speed EDGE data networks.
Hutchison 3G HK has awarded a contract to NEC and Siemens mobile for the supply of the radio network of its third generation (3G) WCDMA-based network. Hutchison 3G HK targets to launch its 3 service.
The 3G enterprise Alliance, a broad-based industry group today announced the launch of a campaign in Italy to highlight the business benefits that 3G UMTS networks offer to businesses.
Panasonic announced that has developed the W-CDMA/UMTS Area Analyzer VS-2100A as measuring equipment to evaluate the reception area of W-CDMA base stations
NEC announced that it has developed the working prototype of mobile phone which is equipped with the receiver of terrestrial digital TV broadcasting.
With time, users will replace old phones with more advanced ones and gradually adopt operators' new mobile Internet suites. In 2008, mobile Internet users will outnumber nonusers 3 to 2.
Nokia and the Greek operator Telestet have demonstrated the first public WCDMA 3G call in Greece over a network ready for commercial use.
Hutchison CAT Wireless MultiMedia Ltd., the marketing service provider of CDMA2000 1X under the brand "Hutch", today announced the launch of two major marketing strategies,
The GSM Association (GSMA), the global trade association for GSM mobile operators, today issued a rallying call to the wireless industry to speed the arrival of enhanced, fully interoperable Multi-media Messaging Services (MMS)
LG Mobile Phones and Verizon Wireless announced the availability of the LG VX6000, a top- of-the-line wireless handset with an embedded camera that offers a long list of features ..L
The Commission identifies the voluntary moves on the part of industry to achieve interoperability in 3G. It also presents the measures adopted in Community legislation to foster interoperability in interactive digital TV services.
The launch of 3G in the UK was low-key and it is no real surprise that take-up has been seen by some commentators as slow. It is also fair to say that the service still ...
Hutchison 3G UK has employed Attenda to ensure high availability of its customer site. The site, which supports 3’s highly visible advertising campaign
Expansion of the Cellular Performer's decode and analysis capabilities to include H.324M means that customers can now analyze streaming media traffic inside the cellular network over ATM or WAN interfaces.
3 announced the appointments of Gordon Webber as Director of Commercial Activities, Ian Munro as Customer Director and Graeme Oxby as Marketing Director.
With its new UMTS platform for mobile betting on horse races, scaraboo allows users to place bets via mobile devices such as Pocket PCs and mobile phones.
Japn's KDDI reported over 525,000 new subscribers for its 3G service which uses the "au" phones bringing its 3G subscriber total to over 8.5 Million.
The 3G service market in Japan is expected to reach 69 million subscribers in 2007, and will account for 77.6% of the 88.9 million subscriptions in the entire cellular phone/PHS market.
Video News makes it possible for T-Mobile subscribers to receive the latest news from politics, sport or entertainment in colour video sequences
Chinese handset makers possess growing capabilities to compete, both in the Chinese domestic market, and in export markets elsewhere in the world,
NEC announced that it has developed a new signal processing device and an RF/IF down converter IC to enhance Global Positioning System
The platform developed by NEC is composed of a set of gateway systems which enable Telefónica Móviles’ customers to gain easy and quick access to i-mode services
PacketVideo has released a new content creation tool called PacketVideo Recorder that accepts input from USB webcams, digital video cameras, and other popular video file formats and converts them for delivery to videophones.
Esato is the place mobile users go to find download backgrounds and ringtones, join the respected Forums and resolve any problems they may have
People fighting plans to build a 3G phone mast across the road from their houses have seen their opposition upheld for a second time by independent Government inspectors.
The platform developed by NEC is composed of a set of gateway systems which enable Telefónica Móviles’ customers to gain easy and quick access to i-mode services
PacketVideo has released a new content creation tool called PacketVideo Recorder that accepts input from USB webcams, digital video cameras, and other popular video file formats and converts them for delivery to videophones. .
Esato is the place mobile users go to find download backgrounds and ringtones, join the respected Forums and resolve any problems they may have
People fighting plans to build a 3G phone mast across the road from their houses have seen their opposition upheld for a second time by independent Government inspectors.
F5 Networks will provide Secure Socket Layer (SSL) client authentication and SSL acceleration for data encryption for FOMA 3G phones.
The Organizational Partners of the Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP™) have approved an application by the TD-SCDMA Forum to become a Market Representation Partner within the project.
Dilithium Networks announced it has licensed its 3G-324M videotelephony and conferencing protocol software to QUALCOMM Incorporated
Digital Airways introduces Kaleido, a graphic solution that allows designers and implement a dynamic User Interface..
Legend Group Limited, a leading manufacturer of Windows Mobile-based Pocket PCs in China, today unveiled a new member of its Pocket PC family, the Lenovo XP230,
Powerwave will become a supplier of certain 2.1 GHz WCDMA (also known as "3G") amplifiers to Ericsson.
Sony Ericsson's application focused business strategy has started to drive market share growth in both the Japanese and GSM markets.
RealNetworks has been selected by Vodafone to provide mobile media delivery solutions technology to power audioand video services for Vodafone live!
Spirent Communications has partnered with BABT to validate Spirent’s U-ATS Automatic Test System, a leading test solution for performance evaluation of WCDMA mobile devices.
The world's first ‘viral’ voice conferencing system – where participants can join, leave, re-join or involve friends and colleagues in conferences at will
Best positioned to leverage their existing customer base, cellular operators are embracing Wi-Fi technology and are poised to grab market share away from independent hotspot service providers
Seven.Five for UMTS (Universal Mobile Telephone System) provides the world's first drive-test tool that combines an integrated tri-band RF scanning receiver with complete voice, data and video Quality of Service (QoS) tests.