3G Features January 2005
3G Features January 2005
At the upcoming 3GSM World Congress in Cannes, France, RAD Data Communications will be exhibiting its ACE-3X00 family of multiservice aggregation units for cellular backhauling applications.
NTT DoCoMo, Inc. and its eight regional subsidiaries announced today that they will start selling the D901i 3G FOMA® handset, the latest model in the advanced 901i series, nationwide on February 1, 2005.
On October 11, 2004, the TeliaSonera Group closed the deal by which it acquired Orange Denmark from France Telecom.
Altera Corporation announced that Panasonic Mobile Communications has selected Stratix(R) GX FPGAs and the Nios(R) embedded processor to deliver critical performance-intensive functions for its next-generation 3.5G network base transceiver station (BTS).
Hong Kong based Artificial Life, Inc. announced that it will release the world's first virtual disco for 3G phones as a new mobile product line.
Alcatel announce the inauguration of its latest born 3G Reality Centre (3GRC) in Moscow, Russia.
EarthLink, Inc., the nation's next generation Internet service provider, and SK Telecom, Korea's leading mobile communications company, today announced a definitive agreement to form a joint venture to market wireless voice and data services in the U.S.
New GSA survey confirms 64 WCDMA networks and 43 EDGE-enabled networks in commercial service.
O2 announced that it will introduce a range of attractive new handsets and an enhanced O2 Active portal over its 3G network.
NEC Corporation and NEC Telecommunications (China) announced that it has commenced production of 3rd Generation mobile radio base stations (Node-B) at one of the production site of NEC Telecommunications (China).
In addition to the built-in 1.3 mega pixel camera that doubles as a video camcorder and features a macro function and built-in flash, the first-in-class CDM8940 features a large 2-inch, 262K color main screen, perfect for viewing video clips on V CAST
Future generation mobile terminals will start to incorporate ubiquitous network functionality, by efficiently dealing with a multitude of communication modes and various multimedia applications.
Egami Media announced the signing of a nonexclusive agreement to distribute its exclusive content through Foreal, Inc. via video ringtones to third-generation (3G) mobile phones throughout Japan and Southeast Asia.
The compression and quality benefits of Windows Media combined with the reach and capability of our 3G EV-DO network are allowing us to deliver the premier wireless multimedia entertainment service available today.
Option N.V. announced that Orange France, the leading French mobile telecommunications company has chosen Option’s GlobeTrotter FUSION™ 3G UMTS/GPRS/WLAN data card to further extend their offering of broadband wireless data solutions to the corporate market.
The Swedish video content distributor Kamera has signed a Content Distribution Agreement with the leading telecom supplier Ericsson.
Nortel and QUALCOMM Inc. have completed the industry's first end-to-end calls using WCDMA's emerging broadband technology -- High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) -- on a commercial network and handset equipment.
Vodafone Group Plc (“Vodafone”) announces today key performance indicators for the quarter ended 31 December 2004.
Based on more than a decade of experience in mobile communications, CETECOM has compiled a service package for MMS Testing and Certification that covers both the GCF and the PTCRB requirements.
Tektronix announced an enhancement to its market-leading handheld NetTek Base Analyzer with the addition of testing capabilities for Electromagnetic Field (EMF) emissions.
In the biggest ever reader-led awards in the mobile industry, 3's "Football at 5.15" has been voted the UK's best mobile service in the "What Mobile Awards"2004/5, beating off the other mobile operators with its innovative and popular service.
DIC Entertainment today that it has signed an agreement with SmartVideo Technologies to create "DIC Kid's Network," the world's first animation channel for cell phones.
Siemens Communications announced it has expanded its relationship with the Georgia Institute of Technology's Georgia Electronic Design Center (GEDC) to include the creation of next generation wireless (3G) products and applications.
Ericsson and T-Mobile Hungary, the largest mobile operator in the country, has signed a contract to build a 3G (UMTS) network in Hungary. T-Mobile will be able to offer its subscribers advanced multimedia 3G services.
Twentieth Television will produce one-minute original "mobisodes" of the serial dramas "Love and Hate" and "The Sunset Hotel" (26 mobisodes of each series, for a total of 52) designed specifically for V CAST, the new 3G multimedia wireless service from Verizon Wireless, and Vodafone's 3G Live!; Verizon Wireless and Vodafone will distribute the serialized, live-action series to V CAST and Live! customers.
Dilithium Networks, a leading provider of wireless multimedia solutions announced today that they have entered into an agreement with Tucana Telecom to distribute the Dilithium Networks Analyzer (DNA) family of products in the European market.
Agere Systems announced general availability of its chip set and software solution for mass market, dual-mode UMTS/EDGE multimedia mobile handsets enabling seamless handovers between 3G/UMTS and 2.5G/EDGE networks.
NTT DoCoMo, Inc. announced that they will start selling the N901iC 3G FOMA handset, the latest model in the advanced 901i series, nationwide on January 28, 2005.
VIPnet offers the first commercial UMTS service in Croatia - Vodafone Mobile Connect UMTS - presentation of the City Broadband service - the most favorable and most accessible Internet broadband in Croatia - introduction of the new Marketing Director of VIPnet
3, the UK's first video mobile network, has been voted "Network of the Year" by "What Cellphone", beating the old networks into second place.
Agilent Technologies Inc. and Wavics announced an agreement for Agilent to acquire Wavics, a Korean-based designer and manufacturer of power amplifier modules for the worldwide mobile handset market.
Ericsson is leading the way in the mobile media market as a business partner and matchmaker between the music industry and mobile operators.
Orange Slovakia today launched EDGE technology in its network. Company does not say, what speed is available through EDGE, but by my testing - average speed is between 16 – 20 kbits/s.
Pantech and its affiliates kick off the construction of Pantech R&D center.
NTT DoCoMo has confirmed that its subscribers to its FOMA 3G mobile service surpassed the nine million level on 20th January, 2005.
Telekom Austria announced that its Austrian mobile subsidiary, mobilkom austria, plans the rollout of an Austria-wide 3G full-coverage network by mid 2005, based on a smart combination of EDGE and UMTS technology,
Specifically created for modern mobile phones with color display, camera, internet access, Bluetooth, games and enhanced multimedia functionalities, which require high energy.
3 Hong Kong today further enriches its mobile phone portfolio with the launch of a new 3G video mobile phone - LG 8138, leaping another video mobile hype in the territory.
Cingular Wireless has been named as the "front-runner" in the wireless business-to-business marketplace in Forrester Research, Inc.'s January 2005 "US 2.5 And 3G Business Services" report.
Samsung and Verizon Wireless announced the February 1 availability of the SCH-a890, the first wireless handset from Samsung for Verizon Wireless' VCAST service -- the nation's first 3G wireless multimedia service.
China Putian Corporation and Nortel signed a Joint Venture Framework Agreement (JVFA) to establish a joint venture for research and development (R&D), manufacture and sale of third generation (3G) mobile telecommunications equipment and products to customers in China.
Ericsson has signed an exclusive managed services contract with H3G Italy of the Hutchison Whampoa Group. Under the agreement, Ericsson will be responsible for the overall management of H3G Italy's 3G network.
TeliaSonera Sweden is now sharply increasing the speed of data traffic throughout its GSM network by introducing EDGE technology, which allows fast and easy use of mobile services of the future.
The deployment and expansion of third generation (3G) Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) networks and devices continues to drive our results," said Dr. Irwin Mark Jacobs, chairman and CEO of QUALCOMM. "Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA) contributed 32 percent to our royalty revenues from September
ZTE Corporation, China’s largest listed telecommunications manufacturer, will unveil two of its leading 3G handsets at next month’s 3GSM World Congress in Cannes.
PurpleAce, a pioneer of mobile content discovery solutions today announced that Malaysia's largest mobile operator Celcom has become the world's first to introduce its Ripple Vault service.
Far East telecoms companies unencumbered by legacy billing systems are ready to take advantage of the new services becoming available with 3G - unlike their European counterparts.
Connex, the leading wireless operator in Romania, has selected Ericsson as equipment and services supplier to roll out its WCDMA network.
Mobile operators can now leverage a seamless video delivery environment that integrates all of their applications, provides a single brand image, and delivers all video applications through a single access point for a dramatically improved customer experience
3G Touch Solutions and Intermec Technologies Corp. have teamed to provide a mobile delivery system to the Toronto Star to manage its single copy sales.
Toshiba Corporation today announced the world’s first software supporting remote operation of a personal computer from a mobile phone.
The deal consists of Icomera delivering its Intercity Edition for the current X2000 train type and Commuter Edition for the new X40 fleet, and it will also mark the roll-out of Icomera's 3G/satellite-enabled Wi-Fi service - a world first for the rail industry.
3 Hong Kong further enriches its mobile phone portfolio with the launch of a new 3G video mobile phone – LG 8138, leaping another video mobile hype in the territory.
Sony and Ericsson announced the consolidated financial summary for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2004 of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB (Sony Ericsson), the 50:50 joint venture of Sony and Ericsson.
3D-movement recognizing technology has lately been in uproar in Korea. Korea’s top 3 handset producers claim that their own rights to use the term ‘who’s the first.’ In fact, each producer has his own patents pending for the technology. Truth is yet to be known.
Willtek Communications today announced the new 3100 Mobile Fault Finder, a new communication test set for the testing of wireless devices on the shop floor at the point of sale, point of return, for incoming inspection in repair centres and final testing after repair and calibration.
Novatel Wireless announced it has secured its twenty-fifth patent, which supports intelligent inter-system roaming on multiple wireless networks, including W-WAN, W-LAN and W-PAN.
The CDMA Development Group reported today that CDMA2000 continued its global expansion in 2004, adding 31 CDMA2000 networks and 60 million subscribers.
Czech Telecoms Regulator will offer its 3rd and last 3G UMTS license to Oskar Mobil said IT Minister Mr V Mlynar.
Samsung Electronics unveiled the world's first “3D movement recognition” mobile phone (model: SCH-S310).
Mobile Commerce announced that it has updated and extended the Vodafone Live! `Find and Seek` service as well as launching a 3G version, which features Multimap``s content rich maps.
The principles behind Ofcom's new, strategic approach to spectrum management in the UK, published last week, have been welcomed by mmO2.
X-TEL Communications announced the release of the Nokia 6630 GSM/EDGE/WCDMA test interface for its popular Xi drive testing solution. Xi includes the capability to perform in-building and drive testing data collection for voice, data and video applications.
NEC Corporation announced that NEC Telecommunications (China) opened its first exclusive mobile phone retail store in Beijing on January 12th.
Lucent Technologies announced its plans to integrate WiMAX technology, based on the IEEE's 802.16 standard, through Alvarion's BreezeMAX
News International, publishers of The Sun newspaper, Sun Online website and Page3.com has launched Sun Mobile, a new channel for Sun branded content designed specifically for mobile phone users.
WCDMA, value-added services and its range of handsets – including the F808 – the world’s smallest 3G WCDMA handset.
3, the UK's first and largest 3G mobile network, and 4 Interactive, the interactive division of Channel 4, will be letting you decide when and where you watch all the Celebrity Big Brother action with an exclusive up-to-the-minute content package.
With the advances in speed and reliability of wireless modem and 3G datacards many people are using a wireless solution in their desktops to give them broadband connection, and a surge in sales prove that they are using the industry standard patented Elan P Series range of PC card adapters to achieve this.
Vodafone K.K. announced that, as part of its new 3G lineup, it will commence nationwide sales of the Vodafone 802SH handset by Sharp on 14 January.
FID tags are poised to become the most far-reaching wireless technology since the cell phone, according to high-tech market research firm, In-Stat. Worldwide revenues from RFID tags will jump from $300 million in 2004 to $2.8 billion in 2009.
The British mobile content developer and publisher Touchlink Mobile and one of the world fastest growing mobile phone operators Hutchison have agreed on launching three Touchlink games on 3G networks in UK with intent of their further distribution to other Hutchison channels worldwide.
Gemplus International announced that it has carried out the world's first high speed Java SIM card applet download over the live 3G infrastructure of 3 Hong Kong.
Novatel Wireless and Verizon Wireless announced the availability of the V620 Wireless PC Card for use on Verizon Wireless' high-speed 3G Evolution-Data Optimized (EV-DO) network.
conVISUAL now offers some of Hollywood’s greatest movie scenes on mobile phones, providing network operators, handset manufacturers and media companies with valuable mobile content for UMTS services,
The Mobile Media Company announced an agreement with UK-based Rubberduck Media Lab Limited to provide live, streaming television to mobile channels and wireless devices worldwide.
Pantech&Curitel introduces a pendant-look mobile phone - Curitel PH-K2500V. Only 56 mm wide and 67 mm tall, PH-K2500V may well be your lucky charm around your neck. This small handset features a notable TTS function that converts a text message into a voice message.
Centennial Communications has chosen Nortel to replace and upgrade its existing wireless network in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands with advanced third generation (3G) wireless technology.
Kristin Rinne, Chief Technology Officer for Cingular Wireless, is the newly elected 2005 Chairperson of the 3G Americas' Board of Governors. Rinne succeeds Rod Nelson, CTO of AT&T Wireless, who served as 3G Americas' Chairman for the past two years.
Tekelec announced tier-one mobile operators in North America and Asia are deploying the Tekelec 8000 Wireless Multimedia Gateway (MG) with UMTS capabilities.
An option for fading is now available for the Vector Signal Generator R&S SMU200A from Rohde & Schwarz.
NetTest, a leading global provider of testing, monitoring, and management solutions for advanced and converged networks, has received the prestigious 2005 Frost & Sullivan Award for Competitive Strategy Leadership
Are you having problems deciding between buying a mobile phone, digital camera or mp3 player? Relax. Now you can get them all in one package - and more besides.
Oplayo announced it passed the one million monthly paid video transactions via its Oplayo Managed Media Services (OMMS).
At the beginning of January 2005, CETECOM has put into operation a second test system for Over The Air Performance Testing (OTA Performance Testing) according to the CTIA requirements.
Agilent Technologies announced that it has added fading technology to two lab applications used in testing mobile handsets, PDAs and other wireless devices.
The following is an article written by Brent Iadarola, senior industry analyst for Frost & Sullivan's Mobile Communications Group.
At the beginning of January 2005, CETECOM has put into operation a second test system for Over The Air Performance Testing (OTA Performance Testing) according to the CTIA requirements.
Openwave Systems and Cilys, a Canadian wireless telecommunications software infrastructure vendor located in Trois-Rivieres and Montreal, today announced they have signed a definitive agreement for Openwave to purchase all outstanding shares of privately held Cilys.
With a full-length feature film broadcast to mobiles via UMTS, the Vodafone Mobile TV offering is entering a new dimension. The rapid data transfer method enables not only short videos or film trailers to be viewed on a mobile, but also full-length films.
Samsung Electronics announced that it has developed the world's first eight-die multi-chip package (MCP) technology, designed for use in high-capacity mobile devices such as 3G handsets and other increasingly smaller mobile devices.
Mobestar partners with 3G-Scene to develop its 3G Video Dating technology. Two 3G specialists combine forces to help mobile operators and video dating companies enable 3G services.
The new platform has been developed to support ringtones, Interactive TV chat-and-date services, sports scores, quizzes games and any other premium information.
Openwave Systems and Cilys, a Canadian wireless telecommunications software infrastructure vendor located in Trois-Rivieres and Montreal, today announced they have signed a definitive agreement for Openwave to purchase all outstanding shares of privately held Cilys.
The following is an article written by Brent Iadarola, senior industry analyst for Frost & Sullivan's Mobile Communications Group.
Verizon Wireless, the nation’s leading wireless service provider, and LG Mobile Phones today announced the February 1, 2005 availability of the LG VX8000 phone, the first handset in the United States for consumers that runs on Verizon Wireless’ EV-DO (Evolution-Data Optimized) 3G network.
Amoi DV6 uses a SanDisk TransFlash memory module and has features such as a pop-up LCD screen, 1.3 megapixel digital camera, camcorder and MP3 player.
Ericsson has been selected as the exclusive 3G/WCDMA vendor to Telstra for up to the next five years.
NEC Corporation announced that it has established "NEC Telecommunications (Hong Kong) Limited" on "December 22nd, 2004". The new company will commence its operation on January 10th, 2005 as a mobile network operation outsourcing company.
Actix, the global provider of wireless network performance engineering solutions, today announced that Taiwan Cellular Corporation (TCC) has chosen to standardize on Actix’ wireless performance engineering solutions.
Hutchison Telecommunications International Limited announces that as part of its ongoing efforts to improve financial performance amid the increasingly difficult market environment globally, particularly in Hong Kong,
NTT DoCoMo announced the 2G mova N506iS, the world's first mobile phone to contain a flat panel display that also functions as a speaker.
Nextreaming Corporation, a leader in mobile multimedia solutions for mobile operators, handset manufacturers and content providers, announced today that Bouygues Telecom has selected Nextreaming as its preferred encoder for its i-mode partners.
Icuiti Corporation, a world leader in personal display solutions, today announced the North American introduction of the World's first "Video Eyewear" at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
Motorola, Inc. released initial data from HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) trials with five major European operators.
The clamshell-designed a890 supports 1X-EVDO networks and combines Video on Demand (VOD) capabilities, a 1.3 mega pixel camera, multimedia messaging options and advanced voice recognition.
UTStarcom, Inc. announced the debut of its F1000 portable Wi-Fi handset for the U.S. market.
Novatel Wireless announced first commercial shipments of the Merlin U630(TM) Wireless PC Card Modem. The Merlin U630 is a next generation 3G Universal Mobile Telecommunications Service (UMTS) quad band PC Card modem
Cingular Wireless and Lucent Technologies announced that the two companies have successfully completed the first HSDPA (High-Speed Downlink Packet Access) data calls on the third-generation (3G) UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) trial network deployed by the two companies in the Atlanta market.
Tele2 and TLTOB and Stockholmsbörsen, the leading alternative pan-European telecommunications company, announced that a consortium led by Tele2 has been awarded a combined GSM 1800 and UMTS licence in Croatia.
Visitors of CES2005 shall be able to appreciate the elegant and fashionable 3C products of Amoi, including 3G cellphone, high-end Digital TV and Intel Centrino notebook computer
The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) and agis Pte Ltd, a Singaporean software developer, have completed the first phase of the world’s first Digital Map Application Platform for smart phones (Project Spaceman).
CSL today announced the launch of its 3G services with the Nokia 6630, the world’s first 3G/EDGE phone, and the Merlin U530 3G/GPRS Wireless Datacard, offering both businesses and consumers high-speed data access and an enhanced experience across a wide range of mobile multimedia services.
Wireless Facilities announced that it has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract to provide 3G radio engineering capability for O2 in the United Kingdom.
Ericsson has been selected by Chunghwa Telecom to provide indoor coverage to the world's tallest building, Taipei 101. Ericsson's in-building solutions will enable Taipei 101 visitors to enjoy high-quality, seamless coverage, across 2G and 3G networks for both GSM/WCDMA and CDMA.
SmartVideo Technologies announced that the Company will launch its premier streaming video service on January 6 at the world's largest consumer electronics show, CES International 2005, to be held in Las Vegas. As part of the launch, SmartVideo will announce its specific national content and distribution partners
Nokia announced that CSL has selected Nokia as their first 3G handset partner and have chosen the Nokia 6630 smartphone for their 3G WCDMA product portfolio. The Nokia 6630 phone offers online e-mail, capability to download and view e-mail attachments, mobile broadband access to multimedia content, live video streaming and video conferencing.
Option N.V. announced that it has received the mandatory technical certifications FCC and PCTRB for use on EDGE and GPRS networks in the US.
Vodafone K.K. announces that, as part of its new 3G lineup, it will commence sales of the high end Vodafone 902SH handset by Sharp on 29 December in the Kanto-Koshin region, with a nationwide rollout following thereafter.
Cingular Wireless, the country's largest wireless provider, announced that it has installed more than 170 new cell sites throughout North, East, Central and West Texas in 2004 as part of a $98 million commitment to expand it's digital wireless network performance and coverage.
Ericsson has signed a frame agreement with the Polish operator Polkomtel to supply GSM, EDGE and WCDMA network equipment to complement the existing Plus GSM network.
Celador International announces a wireless distribution deal with Vodafone, giving the world's largest mobile community exclusive rights to the Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? game on its Vodafone live! with 3G handsets.
Voluntary Certification Process Ensures the Highest Quality and Network Interoperability for Novatel Wireless' Merlin U630 PC Card
Renesas Technology announced that its SH-Mobile 1 application processor for 2.5G and 3G handsets will be incorporated into a new GSM/EDGE *2 mobile phone model manufactured by LG Electronics and scheduled to be released in the United States this December.