3G Features August 2005
3G Features August 2005
SmarTone-Vodafone launched another groundbreaking 3G handset from Sharp – the SX833.
i-mate, the specialists in Microsoft Windows Mobile devices and applications, are pleased to announce the advent of a new level in high-speed mobile experience with the launch of the i-mate JASJAR.
2N Telekomunikace has recently widened its portfolio with UMTS / 3G gateways.
Telefonica Moviles has launched its 3G mobile broadband services in Guatemala using CDMA2000 1xEV-DO technology from Nortel.
 
QUALCOMM Incorporated announced that it has integrated sound enhancement technology onto the Company's Mobile Station Modem MSM chipsets.
 
Samsung Electronics, a leading provider of mobile phones, announced the launch of its fourth satellite DMB phone (model: SCH-B250) following the release of the B100, B130 and B200.
It can do (nearly) everything and fits in almost any pocket: the MDA Pro, available from T-Mobile Deutschland from September 1, combines innovative technology, optimal functionality and ultimate convenience in a small space.
 
Opera Software announced that their popular Web browser will come standard on the new 3G handset from NTT DoCoMo Inc., the M1000.
 
3, the UK's first video mobile network, today announces a partnership with Sony BMG Music Entertainment UK, the major record label, to supply full-length audio tracks directly to more than 3 million customers on the 3 network.
Orange yesterday announced that its UK mobile customers could benefit from a discounted broadband service from Wanadoo.
Convergent billing specialist, Cerillion Technologies, today announced it has signed a contract to provide a new mediation solution to support Manx Telecom’s launch of High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) technology.
The magical world of music is brought to life in 3’s latest brand film, with another intriguing creative by WCRS.
Building on its successful strategy to provide customers superior wireless services in the United States, Verizon Wireless today announced the expansion of two award-winning services in the New York, one developed primarily for business customers, the other for the consumer market.
D-Link, the end to end networking solutions provider for consumers and business, today announced that the D-Link Wireless 3G Mobile Router will be added to its line of award-winning customer premise products.
Samsung Electronics hosts the 3rd annual Samsung 4G Forum 2005 at Jeju Island, Korea, on August 29-30. Approximately 140 high-profile industry representatives from 24 countries will meet to discuss the key technologies for 4th generation mobile communications.
Following a customer test lasting for several months, T-Mobile launches its commercial 3G service on August 26, using the company’s third generation network covering three quarters of Budapest. By the end of the year 3G will be available in almost the whole area of Budapest
Nokia has established a Research and Development center for mobile infrastructure in Chengdu, the capital city of the Sichuan province in Western China.
 
The Sony Ericsson 600 range is the generic version of this 3G handset. Operator specific handsets are currently on sale in the UK.
Worldwide mobile phone sales totaled 190.5 million units in the second quarter of 2005, a 21.6 percent growth from the same period last year, according to Gartner, Inc.
GSA - the Global mobile Suppliers Association, has submitted its views on the frequency allocation for 3G/IMT-2000 services in Indonesia.
3 Hong Kong has partnered with Audiovisual Sports S.L. to provide 3 customers with exclusive La Liga’s football video highlights during the 2005/06 season.
 
The CDMA Development Group reported today that the number of CDMA2000® (3G) subscribers grew by 17 million in Q2 2005 to reach 185.6 million worldwide.
 
Seven local councils have teamed up with Vodafone to address public worries about emissions from mobile phone masts with a pioneering scheme to provide 24-hour monitoring of radio frequency fields.
The 3 Group’s businesses have improved steadily and continue to build a quality customer base.
Renesas Technology announced it has started shipping evaluation samples of a single-chip LSI, jointly developed with NTT DoCoMo, Inc.
On 15 September Proximus launches the first 3G services for the general public in Belgium.
Yankee Group today revealed the results of the 2005 European Mobile User Survey.
3 Scandinavia has chosen the GlobeTrotter 3G QUAD™ as its wireless broadband data card for the Swedish and Danish markets.
Orange is launching its UMTS services on 5 September 2005.
During their first quarter of offering mobile music services, SK Telecom saw more than half a million mobile music subscriptions and KDDI's 3G ARPUs increased by nearly 40% says the new Pyramid Research report,
Ericsson has been awarded a contract by Belgian operator BASE for the upgrade of the existing radio access network with EDGE technology.
Research and Markets has announced the addition of All IP in 3G CDMA Networks: The UMTS Infrastructure and Service Platforms for Future Mobile Systems to their offering.
AnswerFast™ Plus was developed in response to mobile operators’ strong desire to reduce session call set-up times.
According to the latest research from Strategy Analytics, a total of 9 million WCDMA (3G) phones were shipped worldwide during the second quarter of 2005 (April to June).
In regions where 1xEV-DO network coverage is not available, subscribers can access VIVO's CDMA2000 1X network using their 1xEV-DO mobile devices.
Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ, NASDAQ: IIJI), one of Japan's leading Internet-access and comprehensive network solutions providers,
Pantech has just unveiled its first SKY branded PCS camera phones targeting sophisticated users in the premium market.
3, the UK’s first video mobile network, shows the power of 3G mobile technology in driving trends in new media through its Big Brother TV service.
To test mobile handsets for real-world noise conditions, Aeroflex is now including an AWGN (Additive White Gaussian Noise) source with its IQCreator software.
"We're excited to partner with an established leader like LS telcom to improve our route to market," said Kevin Hankins, head of Marconi's Wireless Business Unit.
3’s strongest network coverage will be featured in the latest TV commercial “Coverage”, which is scheduled to premiere tonight. The new commercial is set to spark a new wave of interest in 3G mobile communication.
The survey also found that most users of Wi-Fi use it at public hotspots, with wireline broadband connections still the most popular connection at home.
Samsung Electronics announced the launch of the company's first Symbian OS-based smartphones (model: SGH-D720 / SGH-D730) for the European market.
For the first half of 2005, growth in the WCDMA market slowed to 13 percent over the same period in 2004.
Tele2 AB, ("Tele2") announced that, based on the current competitive and regulatory environment in Finland, it has decided to discontinue its operations in Finland.
Rohde & Schwarz has expanded its RF Conformance Test System R&S TS8950 by WCDMA test cases for the FDDV and FDDVI (Frequency Division Duplex) frequency bands.
 
“The next phase in the evolution of wireless services is the migration to IP-based networks and towards ubiquitous access and service integration,” said Perry LaForge, executive director of the CDG.
 
Despite its compactness and low weight, the fourth Vodafone live! UMTS phone from Samsung - the new Samsung Z140V - is a genuine top performer.
T-Mobile UK announced the availability of its latest data card at high-street stores nationwide and online, and also announces four new simple, clear and competitive tariffs for anytime, anywhere access to information for laptop users in the UK.
Verizon Wireless and Lucent Technologies announced the completion of the wireless industry's first, live, over-the-air calls using CDMA2000® 1xEV-DO Revision A technology.
Large numbers of Vodafone customers watched the opening night of the new TV station Talpa on their Vodafone live! UMTS handsets last Saturday. The evening-long programme was offered in full via live TV from Vodafone.
Vodafone K.K. announces that on 19 August 2005 it will commence nationwide sales of the V302SH PDC (2G) handset by Sharp. In addition, a special V302SH Ferrari Edition model customised with the Ferrari logo and colours will be available nationwide from 9 September.
The mobile TV distributor Kamera has signed a deal with the leading Swedish Sports TV channel SPORT-Expressen, for mobile distribution of their daily sports news to customers in Sweden.
Telstra unveiled its latest high-speed mobile service offering which will give customers a range of new video features and the widest choice of Australian information and entertainment content.
 
“We are extremely pleased to be collaborating with Orange, Jamiroquai and Sony BMG on this exciting initiative,” says Janosch Brengel, Director of Marketing, Sony Ericsson Global Customer Unit (Orange).
Hong Kong based Artificial Life, Inc. announced the upcoming release of its first massive multi player 3G mobile game.
Mobile operator T-Mobile and Nokia have signed an agreement for Nokia to deliver its HSDPA solution to T-Mobile in Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) today announced that its 3G mobile customers can now enjoy roaming coverage in South Korea.
Thai network operator DTAC has selected Nokia to supply its mobile softswitch solution for optimizing DTAC's mobile network as it evolves towards IP and 3G.
Following a successful auction in 2001, the Danish National Telecom Agency (subsequently the National IT and Telecom Agency) awarded four 3G licences.
 
Siemens Communications and its third generation (3G) partner NEC Corporation (NEC), announced that they are assisting Hutchison 3G Ireland (trading as "3 Ireland") in deploying its W-CDMA/UMTS 3G network.
 
"WJ's strong monolithic IC mixer product line continues to expand with the introduction of the MH205A that integrates a very high IP3 and low conversion loss," said Ron Buswell, senior vice president of marketing and product line management for WJ Communications.
Texas Instruments announced that the company's fifth generation Bluetooth(R) solution has passed the qualification for Bluetooth specification v2.0 and enhanced data rate (EDR) by the Bluetooth SIG (Special Interest Group).
Nokia announced it is supplying the WCDMA 3G core network, IP backbone and Nokia's network management solution NetAct (TM) for Hutchison 3G Ireland (trading as "3 Ireland"), which launched its 3G network on July 26th 2005.
Nokia announced that its flagship imaging device, the Nokia N90, has been awarded the European Media Phone of the Year 2005-2006 by the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA), the largest editorial multimedia organization in Europe.
Amp'd Mobile announced its acquisition of NINJA Mobile's development division, which will become a part of Amp'd Mobile while NINJA focuses on expanding its mobile publishing business.
Recent consumer research has found that there is a large market opportunity for access to personal email via mobile phones, revealing a potential market of more than 16 million consumers in the UK.
Companies Work Together to Enable Convenient 3G Connectivity Via iPass Corporate Access Service
The compact silver and black clamshell handset is available now, and allows users to access the full range of 3’s services, including live person-to person video calls, multimedia downloads and video messaging.
Dilithium Networks, the leading supplier of 3G multimedia solutions announced today that Korea Telecom Freetel (KTF), Korea's leading cellular provider, has selected the DTG 2000 multimedia gateway for delivery of enhanced 3G services across mobile and IP networks.
Malaysia's leading mobile operator, Maxis Communications Berhad (Maxis), has signed a three-year framework partnership with Siemens Communications to de-liver its 3G/W-CDMA radio equipment in the Klang Valley and northern region.
As the Barclays Premiership kicks off this weekend, 3, the UK’s first video mobile network, has announced over 270,000 registrations for its football service including video highlights, text alerts, club news and video goal alerts.
Vodafone UK has teamed up with Sky Sports to show live coverage of the popular Gillette Soccer Saturday television programme through the Sky Sports Service on Vodafone live! with 3G.
Despite Nokia's recent claims of production shortages of its much-hyped N90 camera phone due to strong initial demand, UK based mobile research,
Nokia plays a key role in Vodafone New Zealand's launch of 3G enabled services; delivering the behind-the-scenes network infrastructure that powers Vodafone's new range of services to customers.
 
As 3G begins to take off, what will trigger mass market uptake of data and multimedia services?
 
3 UK are excited to announce the launch of the very first Sony Ericsson handset on 3.
"We have demonstrated that we're not only the first in the U.S., but we're the fastest," according to Harvey Kaplan, who heads Xobile, the mobile arm of Adult Entertainment Broadcast Network (AEBN), the global leader in adult Video-on-Demand (Vod).
NetTest is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, and has 480 employees. Other primary locations for R&D facilities are in the U.S., France and Italy.
"Peace in Angola has led to growth in all areas, particularly the telecoms sector," said Jose Luis De Lara, chief technology officer, Movicel.
Wataniya Telecom Maldives and Huawei Technologies, jointly announced that Huawei Technologies will supply a unified 2G/3G core network, a whole set of mobile service platforms and a UMTS RAN system
3G Americas is providing decision-making recommendations to IT professionals faced with critical and timely decisions on evolving their companies to higher productivity through wireless mobility. Enterprise Applications: Key Considerations for Selecting and Deploying Wireless Corporate Applications
Vodafone K.K. today announces that on 12 August 2005 it will commence nationwide sales of the Vodafone 903SH high-tier 3G handset by Sharp announced last month.
Currently, the development of TD-SCDMA technology is two to three years behind that of WCDMA and CDMA2000 1X EV-DO, the other 3G standards to be launched in China. But with the full support of the Chinese government and the TD-SCDMA Industry Alliance (TDIA), TD-SCDMA is well positioned to compete in the China 3G market.
A revolution in the way New Zealanders can use their mobile phones hit today with the unveiling of 3G enabled services by Vodafone New Zealand.
Pantech announced that it has signed an agreement to supply CDMA handsets to Japanese long distance carrier KDDI. KDDI is one of the top three phone service providers in Japan.
The future market for wireless broadband services in the European Union will be thrown open to question in October when member states vote whether to introduce a technology-neutral approach to spectrum previously earmarked for 3G systems.
Vodafone Italy have made the first data connection with HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) using fully commercial WCDMA 3G network equipment
Bitfone Corporation announced that LG Electronics has launched their first 3G/UMTS device, the U8210, using Bitfone's mProve technology for FOTA.
Siemens is leading the Indonesian mobile operator Telkomsel into a new genera-tion of mobile communications.
YooMedia plc, the interactive media group, has today launched the UK's first mobile phone video dating service in association with 3, the UK's leading third-generation network operator.
SkyCross announced that it is supplying its ultra wideband antenna and its dual band diversity product to Novatel Wireless for use in several of its newest PCMCIA card modems supporting the GSM/UMTS and EVDO CDMA networks throughout the world. Left - Dr. Chris Morton, CEO of SkyCross quoted below.
The Toshiba Mobile has joined forces with Vodafone in an exclusive strategic marketing partnership to launch its first UMTS phone for the European market.
3 Hong Kong has again taken the lead in local 3G network development by being the first mobile operator in Hong Kong to provide full 3G coverage for the entire MTR network, including the Island Line,
RADVISION announced an agreement with TTPCom Ltd., the leading independent developer of wireless intellectual property.
Mobile TV broadcasts continue in August at the IAAF World Championships in Athletics in Helsinki, where the guests of the companies behind the Finnish Mobile TV project will be able to use mobile TV for the first time at an international sporting event.
Gordian Investments has conditionally agreed to acquire the entire issued share capital of All New Video Limited ('ANV'),
Huawei Technologies raised the bar in mobile communications with the launch of a dual-mode 3G handset that supports UMTS, GPRS and GSM networks.
By the end of June and less than two months after initiating advertising of the easyMobile.com mobile service the company had already signed up 15,000 customers thereby successfully completing the launch period.
During a meeting with business customers in Rotterdam, T-Mobile Netherlands was the first mobile provider to give a live demonstration of the possibilities of HSDPA in practice.
 
Vodafone Portugal has just launched a promotion for Corporate Customers offering voice calls to national networks and videocalls to the Company’s network at only 8 cents a minute.
 
Samsung Electronics announced the launch of a multi-function Korea – Japan roaming mobile phone (model: SCH-V670). V670 also comes with the latest multimedia features (MP3, VOD, MOD, etc.), as well as diverse cutting-edge features, including file viewer and mobile printing.
Shanghai Simcom (Simcom), China’s fastest growing mobile enterprise, today announces plans to integrate Cambridge Positioning Systems’s Matrix high accuracy location technology into a range of devices for GSM, 3G/W-CDMA and TD-SCDMA markets.
InterDigital Communications announced an agreement with the semiconductor division of Royal Philips Electronics to bring InterDigital's HSDPA technology into the family of Nexperia cellular system solutions.
Vodafone K.K. today announces that on 5 August 2005 it will commence nationwide sales of the Vodafone 703SH 3G handset announced last month.
Mobeon, the leading supplier of Internet Protocol messaging solutions, has unveiled the world's first 3G video messaging interface featuring mobile buddies for cell phones.
Centro de Tecnología de las Comunicaciones, S.A. (CETECOM), in Spain, has unveiled its new Radio Resources Management (RRM) test platform to complete its RF measurements portfolio. The first batch of test cases has just been GCF validated.
The Global UMTS TDD Alliance applauds last week's announcement by the Japanese government to allocate the 2-GHz spectrum band for IMT-2000 TDD technologies.
IPWireless today announced the release of its latest UMTS TD-CDMA network software that will allow operators to implement full packet inspection and prioritization capabilities on their networks, extending the benefits of an IP core to its 3G air interface.
Pantech announced that it has launched the PT-S130, the world’s first Bluetooth enabled digital multimedia broadcasting (DMB) mobile phone.
Vodafone Australia unveiled the first of its Vodafone live! 3G-capable handset range, ahead of its commercial launch in October 2005.
Novatel Wireless announced CE certification for the Ovation MCU1200(TM), the first model in the Ovation(TM) Family of 3G Multimedia Application Consoles to offer voice and data capabilities.
Nujira Ltd, the Cambridge based company developing advanced power amplifier technology for the wireless industry announced that it has closed a $7.75 million Series A funding round.
 
Agilent Technologies Inc. introduced the industry's first 42.98 GHz spectrum analyzer, which offers resolution bandwidths up to 8 MHz.
 
NTT DoCoMo, Inc. and its eight regional subsidiaries announced today that the companies will launch "i-channel," a news and information service, and compatible handsets, the 3G FOMA® 701i series.
Local Authorities across the UK have just over Three weeks to potentially determine whether they wish to create citizen-owned wireless networks - potentially eliminating inner and inter-city mobile call costs through the use of wireless VoIP
NTT DoCoMo, Inc. and its eight regional subsidiaries announced today that they have developed new 3G FOMA® handsets, FOMA DOLCE and SA700iS. FOMA DOLCE will be released nationwide on August 5, while SA700iS's launch date has not been determined yet but is expected to be soon.
Alcatel's Video Browser solution has been selected for the operator's 3G network. Leveraging Alcatel's leadership in the 3G video market, Mobitel Slovenia will use Alcatel's advanced mobile video solution in the fast roll out of new 3G end-user services.
T-Mobile launched the first 3G customer test of Hungary and the company continuously increases its third generation network – enabling video telephony, mobile television and fast mobile Internet – as well as the number of the 3G roaming partners.
Today Rock Seven Mobile Services Limited launched a new 'mobile location' service called 'Closer.'
3, the UK’s first video mobile network, today announces a partnership with EMI Music UK, the major record label, to supply full-length audio tracks directly to over 3 million customers on the 3 network.
Telecom’s T3G Video Clips service has recently past the one million mark, just three months after its launch in April.
Hong Kong's SmarTone-Vodafone has announced that its local 3G video calling now extends to another Hong Kong network operator - CSL.
"We are very impressed by Ecrio's technology and the traction the company has generated in the mobile phone software market for advanced 3G services," said Mr. Tetsuya Mori, Director of Diamond Capital.
The coverage enhancement solution kit from Unity Wireless will help this 3G network operator to enhance the uplink performance of its base station infrastructure.
Nokia and Latvijas Mobilais Telefons (Latvia Mobile Telephone, LMT) have signed an agreement for the supply of WCDMA 3G network equipment, continuing Nokia's long-term role in the development of LMT's mobile network.
Opera Software announced that the Opera browser will be shipped on the new Casio W31CA ( above ) from KDDI, Japan's largest 3G operator.
LaqTel, a new operator in Trinidad and Tobago, has signed a contract with Nortel, valued at approximately US$50 million, to build a 3G wireless network for nationwide delivery of mobile broadband services.
Huawei Technologies is committed to enriching people's life through advanced technologies such as 3G.
3, the UK’s first video mobile network, has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Ed Williams as Director of Corporate Communications.
To coincide with the sale of these new 3G handsets, Vodafone K.K. will offer expanded Chaku-Uta Full® full track music download content starting mid-August.
Verizon Wireless and UTStarcom announced the immediate availability of the Verizon Wireless PC 5740 wireless PC Card for use on Verizon Wireless’ Evolution-Data Optimized (EV-DO) network.
Customers of the SANYO 3G mobile handset, the S750i, can now print their holiday photos instantly, thanks to the SANYO DVP-P1 EX colour printer.
Two major Australian mobile operators plan to develop mobile technologies which will enable seamless roaming between 3G mobile and WiFi networks.
Samsung Electronics announced the launch of its latest satellite DMB phone (model number: SCH-B200/SPH-B2000) with a unique “slide and rotate” form factor.
Motorola announces a successful 3G News trial with Spanish broadcaster, Radio Televisió Valenciana-RTVV, using 3G technology to allow broadcasters to seamlessly transmit real time video directly from the field to the television screen.
Esmertec has announced the commercial availability of u@(TM)PoC, its Push-To-Talk over Cellular Client for 2.5G and 3G mobile devices, enabling real-time communication to individuals or groups.
Oki Electric Industry announced its development of "Visual Contact Center," a demonstration system using the videophone function on 3G mobile phones.
Maxim Integrated Products (Nasdaq:MXIM) introduces the MAX2022, the world's lowest noise, highest linearity, 2GHz, Zero-IF I/Q modulator designed specifically for wireless infrastructure applications.
Convergence--encompassing the convergence between media, datacom and telecommunication industries--is the topic of the latest report from 3G Americas, a wireless industry group supporting GSM and its evolution to 3G and beyond.
3 is challenging the old networks by introducing simple, great value price plans starting at just €25 per month, and including generous bundles of anytime, any network voice minutes and texts.
Amp'd Mobile and Kyocera Wireless announced the Jet, an affordable high-speed EV-DO (Evolution Data Optimized) handset for rapid downloading of Amp'd's unique 3G content launching later this year.
   

 

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