3G News for December 2007
    The Nokia N82 has a 5 megapixel camera, 3G HSDPA, and GPS for satellite navigation. Yet, is it possible this high-tech mobile phone's finish and looks could become it's Achille's heel ?
Nokia N82 Review by 3G.co.uk
Is it possible this high-tech mobile phone's finish and looks could become it's Achille's heel ?
Strong commercial gains for UK operators that moved to open up the mobile web, with Vodafone UK rising to first place
Vodafone UK Moves to the Top Spot in Off-Portal Content Sales
Strong commercial gains for UK operators that moved to open up the mobile web, with Vodafone UK rising to first place
The Nokia 5610 XpressMusic is the top banana with regard to the Nokia 5310 ( candybar ) and the 5610 ( slider )...
Nokia 5610 XpressMusic Review by 3G.co.uk
The Nokia 5610 XpressMusic is the top banana with regard to the Nokia 5310 ( candybar ) and the 5610 ( slider )...
Enhancement of its RF Scout Interference Hunter tool to include a TD-SCDMA scanner
NetTek RF Scout Enhanced to Offer TD-SCDMA Scanner for 3G China Market
Enhancement of its RF Scout Interference Hunter tool to include a TD-SCDMA scanner
LG-KU990) has recorded impressive sales performance of over 310,000 units since its introduction to the European market.
LG Viewty Notches 310,000 Sales in First 5 Weeks
LG Viewty has recorded impressive sales performance of over 310,000 units since its introduction to the European market.
Backhaul is a major contributor to network performance and cost, and operators should design their networks to meet peak traffic demand
Mobile Backhaul Upgrades Are Essential to Achieve Network Performance Requirements
Backhaul is a major contributor to network performance and cost, and operators should design their networks to meet peak traffic demand
The U980 is ZTE’s mobile phone platform created for China’s national 3G standard TD-SCDMA. Smartphones based on this platform will be supplied through China Mobile and sold into the market.
Qtopia Phone Edition a Core Component of ZTE’s TD-SCDMA 3G Standard in China
The U980 is ZTE’s mobile phone platform created for China’s national 3G standard TD-SCDMA. Smartphones based on this platform will be supplied through China Mobile and sold into the market.
RadioFrame Networks to deliver OmniRadio 3G Femto Customer Premises Equipment
Nokia and RadioFrame Networks to Cooperate on 3G Femto Home Access Solution
RadioFrame Networks to deliver OmniRadio 3G Femto Customer Premises Equipment
Well, another 5 megapixel camera phone enters the arena alongside some very credible opposition. Can they be beaten ? Well lets have a look.
Samsung G800 Review by 3G.co.uk
Well, another 5 megapixel camera phone enters the arena alongside some very credible opposition. Can they be beaten ?
UMA Today and Orange / France Telecom will recognize excellence and innovation in UMA-based products and services
UMA Today and Orange Announce UMA 3GPP Awards
UMA Today and Orange / France Telecom will recognize excellence and innovation in UMA-based products and services
Nokia upgrades its Nokia N95 model looking to make it an even smoother operator. So is this just a makeover or a serious upgrade ?
Nokia N95 8GB Review by 3G.co.uk
Nokia upgrades its Nokia N95 model looking to make it an even smoother operator. So is this just a makeover or a serious upgrade ?
Agreement to combine their 3G access networks in a ground-breaking collaboration that will lead to almost complete population coverage for 3G services
T-Mobile and 3 Create Britain's Largest 3G Network
Agreement to combine 3G access networks in a ground-breaking collaboration that will lead to almost complete population coverage for 3G services
The Nokia 6500 Classic along with its stablemate the Nokia 6500 Slide have both been reviewed by 3G.co.uk. So, is it the Classic or the Slide for you.
Nokia 6500 Classic Review by 3G.co.uk
The Nokia 6500 Classic along with its stablemate the Nokia 6500 Slide have both been reviewed by 3G.co.uk. So, is it the Classic or the Slide for you.
Ericsson selected by Claro to implement a commercial network based on the 3G/UMTS technology with HSDPA
Claro Chooses Ericsson to Supply 3G/HSPA and Advanced Video Services
Ericsson selected by Claro to implement a commercial network based on the 3G/UMTS technology with HSDPA
New child-friendly 3G mobile phone loaded with special features for the safety and convenience of children
NTT DoCoMo to Launch Child-Friendly 3G Mobile Phones
New child-friendly 3G mobile phone loaded with special features for the safety and convenience of children
Selected by Taiwan's ASUSTeK Computer for its recently launched T500 PC card.
Ericsson U360 Mobile Platform Selected by ASUSTeK
Selected by Taiwan's ASUSTeK Computer for its recently launched T500 PC card.
CCCID Consulting presents its article on Mobile Telephone Subscriber Survey and the Degree of Satisfaction.
Mobile Telephone Subscriber Survey Results Released
CCCID Consulting presents its article on Mobile Telephone Subscriber Survey and the Degree of Satisfaction.
First mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) to use DoCoMo's 3G FOMA network to offer corporate data communications services
IIJ to Use DoCoMo 3G Network to Provide Corporate Data Communications Services as MVNO
First mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) to use DoCoMo's 3G FOMA network to offer corporate data communications services
RF Micro Devices announced it is supporting the ramp of Huawei's U120E 3G multi-mode (UMTS/EDGE) handset with its RF3161 quad-band large signal polar modulation (LSPM) EDGE power amplifier (PA) module.
RFMD Supplies EDGE Power Amplifiers to Huawei for 3G Multimode Handsets
RF Micro Devices is supporting the ramp of Huawei's U120E 3G multi-mode handset
Mobile operator 3 announced the launch this week of its ground breaking 3 Skypephone handset in Sweden, Denmark and Austria.
3G Operator 3 Continues Skypephone International Rollout
Mobile operator 3 announced the launch this week of its ground breaking 3 Skypephone handset in Sweden, Denmark and Austria.
With hundreds of internet radio stations to choose from worldwide, the station directory of Nokia Internet Radio makes music discovery effortless
Nokia Internet Radio Service Now Available
The station directory of Nokia Internet Radio makes music discovery effortless
Alcatel-Lucent, 3 Italia and RAI are launching the first trial of Mobile TV based on the DVB-SH standard
First DVB-SH Mobile TV Trial in Italy
Alcatel-Lucent, 3 Italia and RAI are launching the first trial of Mobile TV based on the DVB-SH standard
This latest software release brings added speed to your Nokia Maps with faster positioning times, a faster Map Loader, and a free* three-day navigation trial. With Nokia Maps, there are maps available for more than 150 countries, with navigation supported for over 30 countries.
New Software for your Nokia N95 Elevates Performance Levels
This latest software release brings added speed to your Nokia Maps with faster positioning times, a faster Map Loader, and a free* three-day navigation trial.
A new report says worldwide sales of GSM/GPRS and 3G femtocell access points will heat up quickly
Femtocell Market Forecast to Reach $630M in 2010
A new report says worldwide sales of GSM/GPRS and 3G femtocell access points will heat up quickly
This week Nokia announced that the N95 handset, noted for its next-generation services including GPS, has sold a million units. This amounts to a significant success for a Smartphone in the UK market.
Nokia N95 Sales Strike One Million
The N95 handset, noted for its next-generation services including GPS, has sold a million units.
Vodafone Germany is the first operator to put Ericsson's new Base Transceiver Station (BTS) Power Savings feature in place.
Vodafone Using Ericsson's New Power-saving Base Station Feature
Vodafone Germany is the first operator to put Ericsson's new Base Transceiver Station (BTS) Power Savings feature in place.
The Nokia Prism is probably unlike any other phone you've seen. Its been designed to please the fashion conscious. Has Nokia come up trumps in Prism land ?
Nokia 7900 Prism Review by 3G.co.uk
The Nokia Prism is probably unlike any other phone you've seen. Its been designed to please the fashion conscious.
Growing ecosystem of wireless technology manufacturers that will support UMTS/HSPA for the 1700/2100 MHz spectrum
Growing Ecosystem Supports GSM/HSPA Wireless Technology in 1700/2100 MHz Band
Growing ecosystem of wireless technology manufacturers that will support UMTS/HSPA for the 1700/2100 MHz spectrum
The European Patent Office granted ThinPrint GmbH a patent (EP 1 407 369 B1) concerning a procedure for print output for mobile devices. The core of the procedure is the fact that the print job is not generated on the mobile device but on an appropriate server, while the print output still occurs via the mobile device.
European Patent for Mobile Print System
The core of the procedure is the fact that the print job is not generated on the mobile device but on an appropriate server
The Aeroflex 6103 and 6401 provide A-GPS conformance test within GSM/E-GPRS and UMTS environments respectively.
Enhanced Conformance Test Systems for A-GPS Location Services
The Aeroflex 6103 and 6401 provide A-GPS conformance test within GSM/E-GPRS and UMTS environments respectively.
The trial of the O2 Wallet paves the way for the mass market use of mobile phones to pay for purchases, access events or even be used as Oyster cards for travel around London, simply by touching the phone to a reader.
O2 Wallet Paves Way For Mass Market Payments By Mobile Phones
The trial of the O2 Wallet paves the way for the mass market use of mobile phones to pay for purchases
$10 Billion Mobile Video Messaging Opportunity for 2012
$10 Billion Mobile Video Messaging Opportunity for 2012
Mobile video messaging services are at the center of the technology convergence
The Nokia Prism is probably unlike any other phone you've seen. Its been designed to please the fashion conscious. Has Nokia come up trumps in Prism land ?
Nokia 7900 Prism Review by 3G.co.uk
The Nokia Prism is probably unlike any other phone you've seen. Its been designed to please the fashion conscious.
Tele2 announced today that the company's jointly owned network company Mobile Norway AS has been allocated a 3G license
3G License Allocated to Tele2's Network Company
Tele2 announced today that the company's jointly owned network company Mobile Norway AS has been allocated a 3G license
The European Patent Office granted ThinPrint GmbH a patent (EP 1 407 369 B1) concerning a procedure for print output for mobile devices. The core of the procedure is the fact that the print job is not generated on the mobile device but on an appropriate server, while the print output still occurs via the mobile device.
European Patent for Mobile Print System
The core of the procedure is the fact that the print job is not generated on the mobile device but on an appropriate server
A combination of 900 megahertz (MHz) and 2100MHz frequency ranges to complete the network
Optus Confirms Technology for 3G Roll Out
A combination of 900 megahertz (MHz) and 2100MHz frequency ranges to complete the network
The trial of the O2 Wallet paves the way for the mass market use of mobile phones to pay for purchases, access events or even be used as Oyster cards for travel around London, simply by touching the phone to a reader.
O2 Wallet Paves Way For Mass Market Payments By Mobile Phones
The trial of the O2 Wallet paves the way for the mass market use of mobile phones to pay for purchases
A detailed report examining trends in customer consumption of digital media.
Orange Reveals Mobile Data Explosion
A detailed report examining trends in customer consumption of digital media.
   
3G - 3.5G Economics: Early Results and Strategic Options
3G - 3.5G Economics: Early Results and Strategic Options
This study describes the various strategies observed and identifies potential drivers for acceptable long-term MNO economics.
   
First Commercial 3G MTS/HSPA Service in the Caribbean
First Commercial 3G MTS/HSPA Service in the Caribbean
Ilcatel-Lucent and SETAR NV have activated the first 3G UMTS and HSDPA network in the Caribbean.
   
Interactive 3G video services a practical proposition for security, gaming and logistics companies as well as content owners and network operators
Single Box Interactive 3G Mobile Video Application Platform
Interactive 3G video services a practical proposition for security, gaming and logistics companies as well as content owners and network operators
   
SEVEN will be pre-loading its mobile email solutions on an array of consumer-friendly mobile phones for 3 customers.
SEVEN and 3 UK Push 3G Mobile Email Beyond Tech-Savvy Professionals
SEVEN will be pre-loading its mobile email solutions on an array of consumer-friendly mobile phones for 3 customers.
   
Ofcom published details of its plans to auction radio spectrum suitable for a range of services including mobile television and satellite radio.
UK Spectrum Released for Mobile Television and Satellite Radio
Ofcom published details of its plans to auction radio spectrum suitable for a range of services including mobile television and satellite radio.
   
NMS announced that Datang Mobile is using NMS’s 3G Mobile TV platform
China Datang Mobile Chooses 3G Mobile Interactive Entertainment Platform
NMS  announced that Datang Mobile is using NMS’s 3G Mobile TV platform
   
Femtocells will allow mobile network operators (MNOs) to target more businesses with indoor cellular services
Femtocells Create New Opportunities in the Enterprise Market
Femtocells will allow mobile network operators (MNOs) to target more businesses with indoor cellular services
   
NextPoint is teaming up with ZTE providing for the combination of NextPoint’s Femtocell Gateway with ZTE’s range of UMTS products.
3G UMTS Products and Femtocell Gateway Companies Team Up
NextPoint is teaming up with ZTE providing for the combination of NextPoint’s Femtocell Gateway with ZTE’s range of UMTS products.
   
The companies jointly responded to the request by Japan's biggest mobile operator NTT DoCoMo, Inc. for its Super 3G(LTE) Base Station project, and Panasonic Mobile Communications has been selected as a supplier.
NTT DoCoMo Decides On Super 3G / Long Term Evolution Vendor
Companies jointly responded to the request by NTT DoCoMo for its Super 3G(LTE) Base Station project
   
Novarra announced that 3 Hong Kong has launched a new premium service to deliver full streaming video from the web, using its Vision Internet Platform. 
3 Hong Kong Partners with Novarra to Launch Mobile Video Service
Novarra announced that 3 Hong Kong has launched a new premium serviceusing its Vision Internet Platform. 
   
The HSDPA enhancement will not only enable Sonofon to market their mobile data service more cost efficiently but also offer a true mobile broadband solution including high-speed mobility and coverage.
Sonofon to Introduce HSDPA Technology in its 3G Network
The HSDPA enhancement will enable Sonofon to market their mobile data service more cost efficiently
   
Ericsson has been selected by leading operator 3 to develop and host its award-winning mobile music service, 3Music, in Sweden and Denmark.
Ericsson to Develop and Host 3's Music Service in Sweden and Denmark
Tto develop and host its award-winning mobile music service, 3Music, in Sweden and Denmark.
   
Alcatel-Lucent announced it has been selected by Japan's Softbank Mobile to supply a mobile backhaul solution to help the operator meet rapidly increasing subscriber demand for broadband services on Softbank's third generation (3G) mobile network.
Alcatel-Lucent Provides Softbank Mobile with a Scalable 3G Mobile Backhaul Solution
Supply a mobile backhaul solution to help the operator meet rapidly increasing subscriber demand for broadband services
   
Agilent Technologies introduced a new 3GPP LTE modulation analysis option for its 89600 Series Vector Signal Analysis software.
3G LTE Signal Analysis Solution for Designers of Components
Agilent introduced a new 3GPP LTE modulation analysis option for its 89600 Series.
   
JSC SITRONICS announced that it will supply 3G equipment and services to Mobile TeleSystems (“MTS”) networks in Russia and the CIS in joint partnership with Ericsson
SITRONICS and Ericsson to Supply 3G Equipment to MTS
To supply 3G equipment and services to Mobile TeleSystems (“MTS”) networks in Russia
   
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