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3G Features January 2006
3G Features January 2006
T-Mobile Slovakia has become the first mobile operator in the country to launch UMTS. The Portuguese mobile operator Optimus and Huawei Technologies both came to an understanding to deploy a HSDPA network with significant size over Portugal mainland, Madeira and Azores.
Novatel Wireless announced that it will supply Dell with Novatel Wireless EV-DO (Evolution-Data Optimized) and HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) mobile broadband embedded modules.
The CDMA Development Group (CDG) announced that CDMA2000 operators and handset manufacturers have formed working groups to aggregate their requirements for different tiers of devices based on the documents developed by the CDG’s Global Handset Requirements for CDMA Team (GHRC).
Infineon Technologies AG announced sample availability of the SMARTi 3GE dual-mode WCDMA/EDGE radio frequency (RF) transceiver. Vir2L Studios and Superscape Group announced the launch of Ducati® 3DExtreme for mobile phones. Building upon the highly successful Ducati® Extreme released in late 2004,
QUALCOMM Incorporated announced it has expanded the terms of Casio Computer Co., Ltd.'s existing subscriber unit license agreement to include all 3G CDMA standards
Vodafone has signed a Partner Network Agreement with Telekom Malaysia Berhad. The Partner Network agreement covers three TM subsidiaries
Analog Devices announced the availability of a new high-end multimedia baseband processor enabling advanced audio and video functions in EDGE and GSM/GPRS cellular phones. Ericsson’s super group of Walkman-branded music phones has acquired another new member in the form of the 3G-enabled W900i.
Mobile media company 3 has received recognition for its innovative approach to recruitment advertising with its 3G video shortcodes service.
m-spatial, the market leader in mobile local search, today announces that its MapWay Local Search, Maps and Directions services are now live on O2 i-mode(tm) in the UK.
Sirific Wireless introduced the mobile industry’s first single-chip CMOS HSDPA / WEDGE RF transceiver today. The SW3200, Taking the next step in its mobile broadband strategy, Motorola introduced its new High Speed Access Point -- Motorola AXPT -- for enhanced indoor mobile broadband access.
Quorum Systems introduced the Sereno(TM) QS3000, the latest of its family of high performance, ultra low power, multi-band, multi-mode radio frequency (RF) transceivers. Vodafone Group Plc announces key performance indicators for the quarter ended 31 December 2005. The main highlights are:
 
ECI Telecom announced that it has celebrated its ongoing collaboration with one of the world's largest cellular operators.  
3, the UK's leading mobile media company, is shaking up the mobile market yet again with the launch of a revolutionary service that, for the first time, pays customers to receive calls and texts. NIxia has signed a definitive agreement to purchase the mobile video and multimedia test product lines of Dilithium Networks for $5.1 million in cash.
Wi-Tron, Inc. announced that it received new purchase orders from an Asian customer for the company's UMTS2100 and GSM1800 Multi-Channel Ultra Linear amplifiers.
Nortel, QUALCOMM and Orange have successfully completed UMTS and HSDPA calls in the 900 MHz band, a spectrum capable of delivering wireless broadband such as mobile TV,
 
New customers signing up to WCDMA price plans in western Europe accounted for almost one third of the region's total mobile net adds in 4Q05, according to latest research published by Informa Telecoms & Media.
  
Newbury based, mobile video specialist, All New Video, today announced it will continue to provide the technology and services for the Orange Video Answer Phone service which was initially launched last year as part of Orange’s 3G offering. Dell announced it will bring Vodafone's third generation (3G) wireless broadband technology to Dell's notebook customers in the UK, France and Germany.
The CDMA Development Group (CDG) announced that CDMA2000 operators and handset manufacturers have formed working groups to aggregate their requirements for different tiers of devices based on the documents 3GP Converter 2006 helps you convert all your videos to 3GPP or 3GPP2, ready to be seen on any 3G phone. Reganam Interactive presents the latest Pc software that will convert all your files to 3GP.
3, the mobile media company, announced the appointment of Bruno Duarte ( inset ) as its UK Strategy Director. NTT DoCoMo, Inc. and High Tech Computer Corp. (HTC) announced that they have signed a basic agreement under which DoCoMo will market HTC 3G FOMA® handsets with Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ 5.0 Japanese edition operating systems.
3 Hong Kong announced the repackaging of its mobile news platform by taking the lead to add three live streaming Cantonese news channels, namely Cable News, Option N.V. continues the successful execution of its HSDPA strategy with the announcement and initial shipment of a new product within its HSDPA portfolio - the GlobeTrotter HSDPA.
 
With the anticipated launch of 3G services in China, mobile video is widely recognized by mobile operators, value-added service providers and mobile device manufacturers to drive new mobile revenue growth.
 
Huawei Technologies has won the WCDMA contract of Indonesia's mobile operator Natrindo Telepon Selular ("NTS"). Huawei is selected as NTS' preferred & sole vendor to construct NTS'
TIn terms of total revenue, the UK telecommunications market was worth GBP 29.16bn in the year ending March 2005.
Arqiva’s Wireless Solutions division has signed a deal with T-Mobile to provide 3G coverage via its innovative CityCell solution.
InterDigital Communications announced the expansion of their long standing cooperative development and marketing agreement to include the joint development of HSDPA
Videomail is fast emerging as one of the killer applications for 3G technologies, according to Mobeon, the IP messaging software vendor. IPWireless announced a new solution that allows mobile operators to leverage existing unpaired 3G spectrum to capitalize on the demand for mobile TV and other mobile multimedia.
A new deal announced enables consumer brands to deliver a rich interactive experience on the mobile phone. The recently launched W900i by Sony Ericsson is an extremely stylish 3G mobile phone with GPRS ( General Packet Radio Service ) support.
 
Vierling’s new Ecotel VTM pro mobile radio gateway is taking the place of its predecessor: Ecotel VTM classic. Ecotel VTM pro enables cost-effective interconnectivity between fixed and mobile radio networks.  
Interim results from a user trial of multi-channel broadcast TV to mobile handsets have revealed a high level of consumer interest in a commercial Mobile Broadcasting service in the UK. The new 3G UMTS handset from BenQ-Siemens is the EF81 folding device from BenQ Mobile is only a slender 15.9 millimeters thin and is yet full of surprises.
Hutchison Telecom Indonesia has contracted with Siemens to build, implement, operate and maintain its GSM/W-CDMA network in Indonesia. 3, Ireland's newest mobile network, which has 99.5% population coverage for talk and text, today announced that it now has the widest 3G coverage in Ireland.
Option N.V. announced that SmarTone-Vodafone has selected the GlobeTrotter 3G QUAD wireless data card, providing its mobile customers with access to broadband wireless data services wherever they travel worldwide.
While 2004 saw the widespread emergence of commercial 3G* services in Europe, Forrester Research predicts that 3G will not become the dominant technology for mobile phones until 2010.
Pantech has announced the launch of its IM-U110 handset, which is designed to be the “ultimate mobile jukebox” experience for phone users. The new IM-U110 model has a built-in flash memory chip, allowing for 1 gigabyte of storage space Philippines' wireless service provider Smart Communications Inc. (SMART) and its sole network supplier Nokia have signed an agreement for the supply of WCDMA 3G network technology.
Vodafone K.K. announces that it will offer an exciting new range of handsets and services for spring 2006. Three new 3G models, including Samsung’s first mobile phone for the Japanese market, will be rolled out in mid-March. Vodafone K.K. will also simultaneously launch Japan’s first*1 messaging service that displays pop-up 3D animations.  
NTT DoCoMo and its eight regional companies announced today the development of the new 702i Series of 3G FOMA® handsets. Peregrine Semiconductor unveiled the PE42671 SP7T Cellular Handset Switch at the IEEE Microwave Theory and Technique (MTT) Society's Radio & Wireless Symposium held in San Diego.
Bytemobile and Opera Software ASA announced a joint development, marketing and sales agreement for handset browser optimization.
InterDigital Communications Corporation announced the availability of an integrated, standards-compliant, dual-mode 2G (GSM/GPRS/EDGE) and 3G (UMTS) protocol stack for integration into mobile terminal devices.
VidZone and 3 joined forces to produce the first live in-store performance yesterday, available to download on 3's network within hoursof the gig. 3 Hong Kong and Research In Motion (RIM) today announced the availability of Yahoo! Messenger® on BlackBerry® for 3 Hong Kong BlackBerry® customers. Leveraging BlackBerry's unique "push" technology,
Analog Devices announced that dual-mode 3G TD-SCDMA/GSM operation has been achieved on ADI's SoftFone(R)-LCR chipset. ZTE Corporation, China's largest listed telecommunications manufacturer and wireless solutions provider, will showcase its advanced 3G wireless technologies and solutions,
 
Wireless broadband services will be in focus for the mobile industry during 2006, according to a new report from the telecom analyst firm Berg Insight.  
The adoption of third generation services is expected to rapidly increase during 2006, as operators continue to rollout their third generation networks alongside compelling new services. Aplix Corporation announced that its JBlend Java platform is included in the first commercial OMAP 2 processor-based phones in the world market.
Express Logic, Inc announced that it has entered into a software license agreement with Datang Mobile Communications Equipment Co., Ltd. (Datang Mobile), a leading telecommunications corporation in China. Axalto announced it has been selected by DoCoMo to supply advanced USIM cards for DoCoMo FOMA 3G services.
The multichannel emulator Propsim™C8 has already established the position of de-facto standard for the MIMO emulator. Arqiva's Wireless Solutions division today announced that it has enabled 3G mobile coverage at the London Boat Show, in association with the Daily Mail.
 
InterDigital Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:IDCC) today announced the availability of an integrated, standards-compliant, dual-mode 2G
  
Results from BT’s pilot of its broadcast digital TV to mobile service, BT Movio – formerly known as BT Livetime - have demonstrated clear consumer demand for broadcast digital TV As China prepares to roll-out its third-generation digital phone service, ACCESS Co., Ltd. announced today that Hisense Communication Co., Ltd.
Malaysian cellular operator Maxis is trialling Cambridge Broadband’s VectaStar fixed wireless transmission platform in its 2G and 3G cellular networks. ARC International announced that TTPCom Limited, (TTPCom), the world's leading independent supplier of digital wireless technology, has taken a license for a configurable ARC(TM) 700 core.
 
Sky takes a significant step in its drive to offer customers more choice in how they watch television with the launch today of new ways to enjoy Sky content on computers and mobile phones.  
Anritsu Company introduces the ML2490A Series peak power meters that feature industry-best bandwidth and rise time to conduct highly accurate pulse measurements TTPCom Ltd has signed a contract for its cellular baseband chipset design, CBEmacro 3G. CBEmacro exploits TTPCom's intelligent architecture to deliver a proven and robust communications sub-system,
Growing volumes of data, increasing transmission speed and unlimited possibilities are the characteristics of mobile communications in the new millennium. With 1.5 billion subscribers,
Research and Markets has announced the addition of Telecom Infrastructure - Annual Report on CAPEX Investments by Operators 2004-2005 to their offering.
Starent Networks announced that T-Mobile Venture Fund has made a strategic investment in the company, adding to the fund's portfolio of innovative companies driving 3G wireless communications.
Research and Markets has announced the addition of Telecom Operation--Focus Report on 3G Customer Demands 2005 to their offering.
 
Express Logic announced that it has entered into a software license agreement with Datang Mobile Communications Equipment Co., Ltd.
  
According to a new survey by GSA - the Global mobile Suppliers Association, dozens of manufacturers globally are launching new 3G/WCDMA devices to market in record numbers. Vodafone and Sony NetServices are announcing a partnership for the global roll-out of the world's first fully convergent music service - Vodafone Radio DJ
Motorola announced a global alliance to enable users easy access to Google on Motorola handsets. Amp'd Mobile, the first 3G mobile entertainment company created to bring next-generation broadband wireless services to youth and young professionals,
Multimap, one of the world’s leading online mapping providers, today announced the deployment of its mapping solution for Optus, T-Mobile Germany and Fujitsu Siemens Computers have reached another milestone in their successful cooperation:
NCab4u.Net is a web portal designed to promote the Minicab and Taxi industry in the UK and USA.
NEC Corporation announced that it has succeeded in the development of the world's first, automatic, Japanese<->Chinese speech translation software, capable of real-time,
DoCoMo attributes the rapid subscriber growth to its expanding range of 3G handsets Samsung and Cingular Wireless announced the upcoming market availability of the Samsung zx10, the first 3G/UMTS phone in North America. UMTS enables data connections similar to broadband speeds
Samsung Electronics unveiled an uncompromising product portfolio for 2006, led by the most diverse and advanced slim phone line up for North America and Europe. Samsung Electronics affirmed its global leadership in the burgeoning mobile TV category by demonstrating several "world's firsts" among its line-up of nine handsets crossing multiple mobile broadcasting platforms
Telenor has paid EUR 994 million to Vodafone, thereby completing the acquisition of the mobile operator Vodafone Sweden. Including debt, the purchase price is EUR 1,035 million. For the first time in the United States, Samsung demonstrates WiBro (Korean Wireless Broadband) service on one of its world's first Mobile WiMAX phones,
Vodafone Web Videocall is a new mobile communications service that enables videocalls to be made between any PC and 3G phone.
Crown Castle Mobile Media LLC has changed its name to Modeo(TM) LLC ("Modeo") and announced that it plans to deliver live mobile TV to the top 30 markets across the United States.
The CU320 is a great leap forward in mobile phone technology featuring faster downloads, richer content, and enhanced wireless internet, all in one stylish and sophisticated handset. The Sony Ericsson W810 is a Quad-band EDGE phone (850/900/1800/1900 MHz), and enables users to transfer their legacy CD collection or access operator music download services, while staying connected to friends, family and business colleagues anywhere in the world.
South Korea’s second largest mobile phone manufacturer - has announced the launch of its PT-K1800 and PT-L1800 handsets to coincide with the introduction of Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB) QUALCOMM Incorporated announced the Company will conduct live, over-the-air demonstrations of FLO Technology,
Samsung Electronics reinforces its technology leadership with the world's first successful demonstration of High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) technology,
Broadcast digital TV can now be delivered into the cell phones of millions of consumers worldwide while maintaining low cost, long battery life and attractive phone size.
InterVideo announced that China MobileSoft (CMS) has selected InterVideo's iMobi(TM) video and audio codec technologies for its upcoming Linux smart phone embedded software designs.
Unity Wireless announced that it has received a purchase order for 3G multi-carrier power amplifiers that utilize Unity Wireless' proprietary efficiency enhancement technology.
 
Analysys International, a leading Internet-based business information service provider, says with China Telecom starting off the 3G pilot network of TD-SCDMA,
  
Samsung Introduces 3G HSDPA Technology with Vodafone and Qualcomm Motorola RAZR V3x 3G Phone Review
Samsung Electronics announced the introduction of High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) phones for the first time in Europe through cooperation with Vodafone, A RAZR revving to 3G speeds would surely be top of everyone’s wish list. But having reached iconic design status,
Enriching Malaysia with Huawei's Technologies  
Huawei Technologies commenced its two-day roadshow and seminar for Malaysia telecom operators and valued customers, featuring 3G end-to-end solutions such as softswitches, centralized base stations,  
The GTM351E is a PCI Express Mini Card module designed primarily for the laptop computer market. Samsung Electronics announced the opening of a new web site "AnyFilms.net"offering a series of unique short films for mobile and internet users.
AirLink Communications announced another industry first, the introduction and commercial availability of its newest modems designed for CDMA 1x EV-DO wireless networks.
Increasing competition between fixed and mobile carriers in the European telecommunications market and the success of Internet telephony services such as Skype have increased the focus on Internet protocol (IP).
When Sony Ericsson launched the W800i earlier this year with the help of Jay Kay, it made it clear that it would be the first of many Walkman-branded music handsets. The W550i and 3G-enabled W900i look set to be number’s two and three in the range.
The demonstration showcased the powerful potential of wireless operators to provide uninterrupted communications to subscribers using one device as they roam among 3G UMTS, WiMAX and WLAN networks accessing services such as surveillance cameras and multimedia content portals provided by Versera ICE applications.
Telecom announced it had completed its promised 3G mobile broadband rollout to every main town and city in New Zealand by Christmas.
Option and Nortel have completed the industry’s first successful demonstration of live HSDPA data card calls reaching a wireless transmission rate of 3.6Mbps The Board of Smart is pleased to announce that it has completed the drawdown of a financing package totalling €56.7 million,
 
Hutchison 3G Austria has selected Nokia to supply its mobile softswitch solution for optimizing Hutchison 3G Austria's mobile network.
 
“We knew we had invented some very special technology when we completed the development of ROK Player.” ACCESS Co., Ltd announced that ZTE Corporation has selected its NetFront Mobile Client Suite for deployment in ZTE’s F866 WCDMA/GPRS handset targeting international mobile markets.
The CDMA Development Group congratulated Telefonica Moviles on its commercial deployment of 3G CDMA2000(r) 1xEV-DO services across major markets in Venezuela.
The mobile communications market is expanding substantially.
Mobile media company 3 and ZTE Corporation, the fastest growing global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions, today launched the ZTE F866 3G handset in the UK. This is ZTE's first 3G mobile to go on sale in Europe. Vodafone K.K. announced that it will commence sales of the Vodafone 804SH, a new 3G handset by Sharp, on 22 December 2005 in the Chugoku and Shikoku regions, and all other regions on 17 January 2006.
In an exclusive deal, O2 has partnered with Rightmove.co.uk to connect even more home movers with property. The partnership sees Rightmove.co.uk available on O2s new i-mode handsets giving mobile consumers access to over 660,000 properties to buy or rent in the UK and overseas. Partner Communications announced that it has approximately 100,000 3G subscribers. Partner's CEO, Amikam Cohen, expressed his satisfaction from the rate of subscribers joining the 3G network, and stated that Partner offers the highest quality network and the widest range of services in Israel.
MC5720 now available for integration into notebook computers and mobile devices, offering reliable wireless connection to critical data Zi Corporation announced that preliminary results from the first live network trial of Zi Corporation’s revolutionary Qix™ service discovery engine indicate significant increased usage levels on the mobile phones involved – from simple voice calls to SMS, MMS and Internet access.
3 Italia, the Italian Mobile Media Company of the Hutchison Whampoa Group, Italian leader of UMTS with over 4,8 million clients (on September 30, 2005), presents Nokia Navigator, the new videophone that is also a satellite navigator.