3G Features April 2007
3G Features April 2007
3G Operator 3 UK Partners with Aicent to Send More MMS Private Branded Handsets Will Generate Over $10 Billion for Operators in 2007
Aicent Inc. announced its partnership with mobile media company 3 in the UK to instantly deliver more Multimedia Service messaging worldwide. Mobile operators will make approximately $10.7 billion worldwide through the sales of private branded handsets in 2007, almost 23% more than the $8.7 billion earned in 2006.
Alcatel-Lucent Wins First 3G UMTS-HSPA Contract in West Africa First Sale of Market-Leading Product for China’s Wireless 3G Markets
Alcatel-Lucent announced a contract with Globacom, Nigeria’s second national operator, to supply and install a wireless network based on UMTS/HSPA (Universal Mobile Telecommunications Service/High Speed Packet Access) technology in selected Nigerian cities, including Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Benin and Ibadan. Willtek Communications announced receipt of the first order for their recently released mobile handset test capability for TD-SCDMA, the emerging Chinese 3G standard. The product will be used in support of early deployment and service roll-out of 3G capability currently underway in China.
World's First 3G Kiosk Smart Router Nokia N76 Starts Shipping
Top Global's third generation (3G) Kiosk Smart Router offers instant wireless broadband internet connectivity to Kiosks anywhere within cellular coverage. This universal Kiosk router is network, carrier, and technology agnostic and can link Kiosks to internet using ubiquitous cellular networks including CDMA 1x, EVDO, DOrA, EDGE, UMTS, and HSDPA. Nokia has started shipping the Nokia N76 to key European, Asian and Middle Eastern markets. With the Nokia N76 multimedia computer, technology and design come together to create a revolution in design for a multimedia computer. Using premium materials to enclose world-class Nokia Nseries features and experiences, Nokia has created a very eye-catching device.
AT&T introduces the Option 3G HSDPA 3.6 Express Streaming 3G Media Capability to Convergent Linux Platform
Option announced the commercial availability of the Option GT Max 3.6 Express – the most advanced ExpressCard based upon the global standard for wireless - GSM. It is available in the U.S. through AT&T Inc. a la Mobile announced the availability of streaming media capability support on its Convergent Linux Platform ( CLP ) see left.
Successful Interoperability Testing Between 3G Femtocell AND UMA Network Controller Nokia N93i 3G Phone Review
Ubiquisys Ltd and Kineto Wireless announced the successful completion of interoperability testing between the Ubiquisys ZoneGate 3G femtocell and Kineto’s UMA network controller.  Well we have just finished reviewing the Nokia N95 and then the N93i lands on me desk. Cor blimey, surely they can't be designed by the same Nokia design team ? They look as if they have come from different time zones. I suppose they have considering the fast moving mobile phone industry. The N93i is a reincarantion of the N93 from mid 2006 and the N95 is current.
picoChip Adds CDMA2000 and EvDO Support for Femtocells and Picocells
picoChip announced that Global Wireless Technologies (GWT) has developed a hardware reference design and software for CDMA2000 and EvDO femtocells and picocells running on the picoArrayTM processor. Nokia revealed the Nokia N95 multimedia computer has been voted the 'Best Mobile Imaging Device in Europe 2007' by TIPA (Technical Image Press Association), the largest photo and imaging press association in Europe.
AsiaInfo Wins Tender to Develop BOSS for China Mobile's Extended TD-SCDMA Trial Network  
BandRich Launches HSDPA 7.2Mbps Data Modem NTT DoCoMo Unveils New 3G FOMA 904i Series
BandRich announced the launch of its BandLuxe® C100 ExpressCardHSDPA data modem. Foreseeing the generation change of ExpressCard interface replacing the traditional PCMCIA interface in all new laptops, the BandLuxe® C100 is designed for ExpressCard/34 interface with optional USB and PCMCIA adaptors to support incumbent computers. NTT DoCoMo announced today the development of five new 3G FOMA 904i models, the latest line-up in DoCoMo's flagship 9 Series. Above shows the F904i.
Secure MCU Portfolio Extended with Dedicated Family for 3G Mobile VimpelCom Awarded 3G License
Vodafone 3G Broadband Network for In-vehicle Internet Access for Passengers Nokia N800 Phone Review ( not 3G )
Moovera Networks and Vodafone UK have announced the successful commercial launch of high-speed Internet access on Europe's most frequent express coach service, the Oxford Tube. With built-in Wi-Fi and a huge touch-screen, the Nokia N800 Internet Tablet is ideal for web surfing on the move. Just don’t confuse it with a mobile phone
Deep Insight into the Mobile Communications Market The World's Top Ten Non-voice Services for Mobile Operators
This report is a technical introduction, for people without an engineering background, to digital cellular mobile technologies. These are the basis of huge and growing industries for voice and increasingly data communications, with cellular handsets becoming the most widely used electronic product in history. With many operators desperately searching for ways to increase non-voice revenue, the world's top ten non-voice services have been identified in a forthcoming report, The World's Top Ten Non-voice Services for Mobile Operators, by Analysys, the global advisers on telecoms, IT and media.
  TeliaSonera Launches Turbo 3G in Norway
  TeliaSonera’s subsidiary NetCom is the first in Norway to launch a next generation mobile network. The biggest cities in Norway will have access to the new network already in 2007. It will offer the customers up to ten times faster Internet access compared to the conventional 3G network.
TI Goes Beyond 3G with New LTE Offering Black Edition of the O2 Ice 3G Handset
As Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (W-CDMA) deployments continue to expand worldwide, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) [NYSE: TXN] is now looking beyond 3G - to Long Term Evolution (LTE). An initiative of the Third Generation Partnership Program (3GPP), LTE encompasses higher data rates and flexibility in frequency allocations needed to support IP-based applications set to deploy between 2008 and 2012. Stand out from the crowd this summer with the new, limited edition O2 Ice Black. With its super-sleek good looks and slim candy bar design, the O2 Ice Black instantly adds streamlined chic to any look.
High Capacity Multi-Media Mobile Wireless Networks Creating Growth for Backhaul Industry 3G HSPA Capabilities For Micro and Pico Node Wireless Network Products
The new world of muscled up mobile networks and applications is creating an ever-increasing need for backhaul and new strategies for doing so, a new Visant Strategies study finds. Andrew Corporation has introduced high-speed packet access (HSPA) capabilities to its OneBase Micro Node B ( above ) and Pico Node B ( below )products for wireless network coverage and capacity enhancement, enabling a more than 20-fold increase in data transfer rates.
Vivatel Launches 3G HSDPA Network Orange Adds More Channels to Mobile TV
World's First OMA BCAST Smartcard Profile for Mobile Television
Discretix and CoreMedia announced the availability a groundbreaking mobile television solution at NAB2007 in Las Vegas. The solution, which incorporates CoreMedia's Mobile TV Platform with Discretix' Multi-Scheme Mobile TV Security Client, is the first ever to offer end-to-end service and content protection according to the OMA BCAST Smartcard Profile. NTT DoCoMo, Inc., following an announcement on March 15 indicating that a new 3G FOMA™ handset developed with award-winning designer Stefano Giovannoni will be making its world debut during Milan's celebrated Design Week (April 18-23), has now announced the handset's model number and color varieties.
Alcatel-Lucent Successfully Deployed Enhanced 3G Network Advanced Super View LCD Ideal for Compatible Mobile Phones
ITN On Joins 3G Operator 3's Ad-funded Content Service Mobile TV Support for More Than One Hundred Devices
ITN On, the UK’s leading supplier of news and entertainment content on mobile, and Rhythm NewMedia, the mobile advertising solutions provider, announced the launch of a range of new, free content services on 3’s recently announced ad funded mobile video service. Streamezzo announced that its Rich Media Software Suite has been certified as interoperable for Mobile TV applications on more than one hundred mobile devices.
Global 3G Mobile Phone Users Topped 100 Million in 2006 Ericsson Provides Mobile TV Solution to Telefónica
China's CCID Consulting has reported that global 3G Mobile Phone Users Topped 100 Million in 2006. In addition, in 2006 - the overall telecom operation industry grew steadily. Revenue for the whole year reached US$1.4323 trillion, up by 6.2% over 2005. Ericsson has been selected to provide its mobile TV solution to Telefónica España. The service will give end users easy access to Telefónica's rich mobile TV content and services.
AT&T Provides Wireless Backbone to Cisco 3G WWAN HWIC Solution New 3G and WiFi Solutions Address Video Quality in the Wireless Network
: AT&T announced that the AT&T Wireless WAN Connectivity Service will be available in conjunction with the new Cisco 3G-Enabled Wireless WAN High-Speed WAN Interface Card (HWIC) for the Cisco Integrated Services Router (ISR). IneoQuest Technologies announced its new family of Singulus(TM) Lite "Crickets" -- with 3G and WiFi interfaces -- bringing multi-dimensional monitoring and analysis to the wireless network. Used in conjunction with its newly announced IQPinPoint Platform
US Consumers Prefer WiMAX to Cellular Data or Wi-Fi LG Prada Phone Review ( not 3G )
In a head-to-head comparison, respondents to a US consumer survey indicated a significant preference for WiMAX over cellular data and Wi-Fi services, reports In-Stat (http://www.in-stat.com). This comes from a survey conducted earlier this year with over 1,200 respondents. Who needs the Apple iPhone? If you want a fingertip-operated touch-screen handset with delectable black looks, the new LG Prada is an option you won’t have to wait for.
Processors Selected by Datang Mobile for 3G TD-SCDMA New Nokia 6120 3G HSDPA Phone
NetLogic Microsystems announced that its knowledge-based processors will be used by Datang Mobile Communications Equipment Co., Ltd. for its third-generation (3G) TD-SCDMA network solutions that will be deployed by China Mobile as part of China Mobile’s network expansion program. More and more consumers are using their mobile phones for tasks such as downloading music, streaming video, browsing the Internet or receiving emails with attachments.
Catapult Communications Offers Concurrent Operating Environment Orb MyCasting Service Available for Nokia N800
CDMA20001xEV-DO Rev. A Capability Added to CMU200 Tester 3G FOMA Raku-Raku Basic Phone Based on Symbian OS
Rohde & Schwarz announced that its R&S CMU200 universal communications tester now supports CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Revision A, the latest enhancement to the CDMA2000 family of standards that are being deployed by wireless service providers throughout North America and the world. The new capabilities are provided as a firmware upgrade to the R&S CMU200 Symbian Limited welcomes NTT DoCoMo's launch of the FOMA Raku-Raku PHONE Basic which is based on Symbian OS™ and started shipping in Japan today.
Australia's First UMTS900 Network Trial How Should Chips and Terminals Interact with TD-SCDMA
The Fog Over China's 3G Begins to Clear Mobile Broadband-Enabled Consumer Electronics Will Approach 100 Million Shipments by 2012
CEOCIO Magazine, through its China Business Feature recently reported on the latest developments on China's 3G industry. The writer commented that the uncertainties surrounding China's telecommunications future was finally starting to clear. According to a new study from ABI Research, portable consumer electronics — digital cameras, media players, portable game devices, and more — are beginning to offer direct mobile broadband connections to the Internet. By 2012, annual shipments of such devices are expected to approach 100 million.
TeliaSonera Launches Turbo 3G in Sweden 3G UMTS To Prevail Over Mobile And Perhaps Fixed WiMAX
TeliaSonera Sweden is now launching tests of a new high-speed mobile broadband network. In areas of Stockholm and Gothenburg, the mobile network has been enhanced with new High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA) technology, also called Turbo 3G. Research and Markets has announced the addition of 2007 Mobile Communications and Mobile Data Technology Report to their offering This report introduces managers, investors and technical specialists to mobile cellular communications technologies for voice and data.
3G HSDPA Added to LG Shine 3G HSDPA Palm Treo 750 Smartphone Launched in Italy
LG has released the 3G update to the LG KE970 ( the LG Shine ). It's called the U970 and is a GSM Triband with 3G UMTS. Basically, its the same as the KE970 which we reviewed in March 2007. Palm and 3 Italia, the Italian 3G UMTS market leader with more than 7.2 million customers, launched the Palm® Treo™ 750 smartphone, which enables 3’s customers to benefit from the Palm experience on Microsoft’s Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system with High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) capability.(1)
ProLab 3G-324M Test Solution is Adopted by NTT DoCoMo Mobile VOIP Application for Nokia S60 Devices
RADVISION announced that its ProLab 3G-324M Test Solution was purchased by NTT DoCoMo. NTT DoCoMo commented that the decision to purchase the ProLab 3G-324M Test Solution was based on its rich feature set. These features include the simulation of 3G-324M signaling and media, the monitoring of H.223, H.245 and media. In addition, the ProLab 3G-324M Test Solution supports IMTC and GCF test case scenarios. WiFiMobile launched a Mobile VOIP service on the Nokia S60 handsets which enables users to make free calls to each other over Wi-Fi regardless of location. Mobile VOIP calls can also be made where no Wi-Fi connection is available by utilising a network operator data plan.
The First 3G Contracts in China 3G Nokia N95 Available in U.S.
As yet unconfirmed by the Chinese service provider, it seems that China Mobile has finalized its selection of vendors for the rollout of its 3G network. This network complies with a local standard - TD-SCDMA, and is likely to be the first broadband wireless network available in the country. Nokia announced that the much heralded Nokia N95 has started selling in the United States at Nokia Flagship stores, online and through select wireless retailers.
Tanla Mobile Extends Operations to Ireland BenQ Selects TV Receiver Chip for Multiple DVB-H Mobile Phones
Tanla Mobile, a specialist in mobile application development, billing and delivery, has expanded its operations into Ireland and has signed revenue sharing agreements for mobile payments and messaging with every Irish mobile operator including 3, O2, Meteor and Vodafone. Siano Mobile Silicon, a leading supplier of semiconductor solutions for Mobile Digital TV (MDTV), announced its SMS1010 multi-standard mobile TV receiver chip has been selected by Taiwan's leading brand consumer electronics maker BenQ to enable MDTV in BenQ's 3G and 2.5G mobile phones, targeting commercial launch in Europe and Asia in 2008. 
TD-SCDMA Network Solutions for China Mobile 3G Mobile Phone English Course with Video and Live Tutoring
Datang Mobile and Alcatel Shanghai Bell, Alcatel-Lucent's flagship company in China announced that they have made a successful bid to provide TD-SCDMA(i) network solutions to Chinese service provider, China Mobile as part of China Mobile's TD-SCDMA trial network expansion program. The innovative, portable course is the product of a collaboration between New York-based 3iMobile, a language instruction course provider that specializes in mobile learning for international business executives and corporate training departments and 3G FACTORY™, the first 3G video service provider in France.
ZTE Design High Quality Core Network Equipment for Reliable 3G Mobile Communications
Integrated Device Technology ( IDT ) announced that ZTE has chosen the IDT system packet interface (SPI) 3 to SPI 4 flow-control management solution for use in the ZTE 3G core network systems. ZTE chose the IDT solution to help it provide improved quality of service (QoS) to customers enabling multi-function support Novatel Wireless announced that four tier-one operators and two OEM partners, including existing and new customers, have launched its next generation HSDPA product portfolio throughout Europe.
Alcatel-Lucent 3G UMTS Network Equipment for SFR Nokia N95 3G Phone Review
SFR and Alcatel-Lucent announced today a contract to supply UMTS network equipment for France. Alcatel-Lucent will deploy UMTS/HSPA equipment from September 2007 for the SFR network in France The Nokia N95 was first announced in September 2006 at the Nokia Open Studio event in New York. The N95 has just landed in UK shops this month and has created quite a storm of interest in our 3G Forum. We are convinced the N95 will be remembered as the 3G handset that took us to somewhere new.
3G Implementation in Russia Will Be a Slow and Expensive NextWave to Acquire 3GPP TDD UMTS Specialist
203 Million Mobile Phones Will Use Linux Operating Systems by 2012 More than 100 3G HSDPA Commercial Networks Worldwide
The Linux community is assaulting the mobile phone environment with a two-pronged attack that focuses on commercial operating system solutions and real-time operating system (RTOS) replacement. In a new study, 3G Americas announced a breakthrough in commercial volume with 107 live HSDPA (High Speed Download Packet Access) commercial networks in 55 countries worldwide, and yet another 82 HSDPA networks planned or in deployment.
Mixed Radix Cores, Adaptable for Next Generation 3GPP LTE Base Station Applications  
Mobilkom Launches First Hardware Worldwide for HSDPA 7.2 & HSUPA Air Protocol Analyser for 3G W-CDMA Testing
Following the Austrian network integration of HSUPA with upload speeds of up to 1.4 Mbit/s by innovations leader mobilkom austria, the mobile operator now introduces the first hardware worldwide making actual use of this technology possible. And the new A1 BROADBAND tariffs allow lightning-fast, super-affordable Internet surfing. The new Yokogawa AP6000 is a powerful air protocol analyser for monitoring and analysing complex radio signals in W-CDMA and GSM mobile networks, including the critical area of handovers between W-CDMA and GSM networks.
Femtocells Touted as Solution to Poor 3G Coverage 77 New 3G Base Stations in Regional Australia
The widespread introduction of indoor 3G base stations (often referred to as femtocells) will enable mobile operators to offer tariffs similar to those of UMA-based services without the need for special handsets Seventy-seven new Next G regional base stations will be built as part of an $85 million communications deal signed today between the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) and Telstra.
Orange Switzerland Launches 3G HSDPA NTT DoCoMo Develops High-Quality Speech Coding Technology for Mobile Phones
Orange began offering mobile high speed Internet access at the beginning of April. Lugano will be the first city to be provided with the HSDPA mobile phone technology. DoCoMo Communications Laboratories USA has developed speech coding technology that provides exceptionally high-quality voice for mobile phones, yet only requires the low-level computing power of conventional mobile telephony technologies.
Rogers Wireless Offers 3G HSDPA CETECOM Invests in the Expansion of its Test Equipment in Europe and Asia
Rogers Wireless will be offering its Canadian mobile customers the world's fastest cellular connection following the selection of Option's GlobeTrotter GT MAX "7.2 Ready" HSDPA data card. As well as its cutting-edge performance, Option's GT MAX In the fourth quarter of 2006 and the first quarter of 2007, CETECOM has increased its service capability for its customers by a couple of new test platforms in its testing laboratory at the headquarters in Germany as well as in its testing facilities in Korea and Taiwan.
Consumer Demands for Sophisticated 3G Handsets will Drive 3G Connections in Italy Next Generation 3G Solutions Get Accessible For All
BBC Announces 3G Mobile Syndication Trial  
The BBC announced, at the Broadcast Mobile TV Congress, the start of a trial to syndicate a range of its television channels and radio networks via 3G to mobile phones with mobile operators Orange, Vodafone and 3.  
Global Mobile Carriers Focus on Sourcing 3G Handsets and from China Helio Releases the 3G Ocean Handset
Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area ("TEDA") announces that seven leading overseas mobile carriers plan to come to Tianjin, China. The organizing committee of International Mobile Industry Exhibition and Forum 2007 (IMIE 2007) has said that these seven carriers plan to purchase mobile phones and related products, including the latest HSDPA devices in May. Introducing Ocea, the world's first dual-slider combining a traditional numeric keypad and a separate full QWERTY keyboard in a single device. Designed to be the ultimate social networking tool, Ocean merges Instant Messages, text messages, picture messages and emails from all the major portals
Option Ships Three Millionth 3G Device Fast 3G Developement in Finland
Option announced another major milestone: the shipping of its three millionth 3G device. The amendment to the Communications Market Act in April 2006 has stimulated Finns to move over to new 3G mobile phones and adopt new 3G content services with unparalleled vigour. Internet, e-mail, maps and local services are soon to be found in every pocket.
45 Million 3G Subscribers in Europe M1 Gives Away 10,000 Free 3G Phones
The European Commission confirmed that revenue from mobile services grew at 4.6%, though at a slower pace than last year. While take-up and usage of mobile phones continued to increase, the mobile voice market is showing clear signs of maturing. Prices have continued to fall as a result of intensifying competition although there is scope for more progress in some areas. Mobile penetration has now exceeded 100 per cent and stands at 103% when compared to 95% penetration last year. M1 will mark its 10th year of operations in Singapore with an array of attractive handset and service benefits that will be offered to customers from tomorrow. At the top of the list are 10,000 free 3G phones which will be given to those who upgrade or sign up for new mobile lines.
Powerwave 1900MHz 3G Tower Mounted Amplifier Nokia 5700 3G Smartphone XpressMusic
Powerwave Technologies, expanded its growing line-up of tower mounted amplifiers (TMAs) with the introduction of a 1900MHz TMA at CTIA Wireless 2007, the world's largest event for the wireless industry. Nokia revealed the Nokia 5700 XpressMusic, an accessible 3G smartphone augmented by a dedicated audio chip for enhanced music performance. The Nokia 5700 XpressMusic features an iconic twist design that easily switches between four modes at the flick of the wrist - music player, 2 Megapixel camera, video call and smartphone.
3G Dolce & Gabbana Motorola Handset Ericsson wins 3G WCDMA / HSPA Contract with Síminn
NTT DoCoMo announced it will begin marketing, for a limited time, an exclusive, special-edition handset, the M702iS DOLCE & GABBANA, developed jointly by Dolce & Gabbana, Motorola and DoCoMo, via DoCoMo's Internet online sales channels. Síminn, Iceland's largest operator, has awarded Ericsson) a turnkey contract to plan, deploy and integrate its WCDMA/HSPA network.
Sony Ericsson W880i 3G Phone Review
The W880i certainly has its fair share of the "wow" factor. This is attributable to the fact that it is a genuine bantamweight which oozes charisma from the outset. Of particular note, is its brushed stainless steel finish and the stand-out colour variants - either Steel Silver or Flame Black. A revolutionary new method of accessing content via mobile phones will be launched in April by leading mobile content provider One Italia. The service, powered by a hosted platform from IP Unity Glenayre, Inc. and Pradac Informatica, will enable Italy’s 13 million 3G mobile users to access and download content
fring Launches mVoIP Service for S60 Devices LG Electronics and Google Team Up to Enhance the Mobile Experience
Cisco 3G Wireless WAN Module Improved Mobile VoIP Service for Nokia N95 and other S60 3G Handsets
Cisco announced significant wireless enhancements to its integrated services routers, adding an integrated third-generation (3G) wireless connectivity option and doubling the scalability of its integrated wireless local-area network (LAN) support. Vyke Communications is pleased to announce that the sign-up and configuration steps required to make use of the Vyke mobile VoIP service (commercially marketed under the name 'Vyke Mobile IP') in selected mobile devices from Nokia have been dramatically simplified.
T-Mobile Germany to Air Boxing via 3G UMTS TV  D-Series 3G Mobile Handset Featuring Fastap Keypad Technology
T-Mobile shows rematch Maske vs. Hill live on cell phones in cooperation with RTL MobileTV ZTE North America and Digit Wireless announced the global availability of the ZTE D-Series handset featuring Fastap. The ZTE D-Series is the first commercially available ZTE handset to feature Fastap keypad technology
WiMAX Test Strategy to Complement Aeroflex's 3G LTE Strategy World's First 3G HSDPA PTT Handset
Aeroflex has outlined a comprehensive product strategy in support of WiMAX, the IEEE 802.16e standard that has been developed to enable the delivery of last-mile wireless broadband access as an alternative to wired broadband like cable and DSL.  ZTE Corporation announced the world's first HSDPA handset with PTT (push-to-talk) functionality, the F159, at CTIA Wireless 2007.
Scandinavia's First Fast Switching 3G Mobile TV Service QUALCOMM and KDDI Announce Encouraging Mobile Broadcast Survey Results
EVDO Goes Rev.A on Willtek’s Mobile Phone Tester Intelligent Antenna Solution for 3G CDMA2000 Operators to Increase Voice Capacity
Willtek Communications announced that 1xEV-DO Revision A testing capability will soon be available on its 4400 Mobile Phone Tester Series. The 4400 allows production and service centers to align the wireless devices to achieve the required power and modulation accuracy, and to verify the quality of the mobile phone. Alcatel-Lucent announced that its intelligent antenna (IA) solution was made available to help third-generation (3G) CDMA2000 operators simply and cost-effectively upgrade their CDMA2000 1X networks to support greater volumes of voice traffic without the need for additional spectrum.