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3G Press Archive August 2006
With MDA Vario II and Samsung SGH-Z560, T-Mobile offers compact handsets that combine fast Internet with data links via HSDPA and EDGE (EDGE, Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution). In the case of the Samsung SGH-Z560 phone, the innovative technology is accommodated in a lean, flat case measuring only 16 millimeters.
SK Telecom announced that it had established an MOU for cooperation in the "TD-SCDMA Project", the first non-Chinese telecom service provider to agree on cooperation with China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) on development of TD-SCDMA, China's 3G mobile telecom technology standard.
The South African mobile operator Vodacom has chosen Siemens to provide the mobile broadband infrastructure to bring 3G technology to Tanzania.
ZAO Sky Link, the largest CDMA450 operator in Russia and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and Lucent Technologies (NYSE: LU) today announced they are increasing the voice capacity of the Sky Link network in Krasnodar and enhancing it with CDMA2000 1xEV-DO technology.
Ericsson announced that it had reached an agreement with Finnish company Distocraft Oy to acquire the assets of Distocraft's business. The company, with 42 employees, specializes in software development for mobile network performance management.
Nokia confirmed a way for internet users to interact with some of the web's favorite services while they are away from their PC's, in a pocketable, easy to use device. Nokia N80 Internet Edition brings together wireless LAN (WLAN), a rubust browser, support for internet calls, a 3-megapixel camera, and quadband GSM WCDMA coverage
Sierra Wireless announced the latest addition to the company's AirCard(R) product line: AirCard USB Wireless Modems for EV-DO Revision A and HSDPA networks.
Korean mobile giant, SK Telecom is to assist in developing China's own, domestically developed 3G standard, according to reports from Seoul.
Leading operator O2 has selected Ericsson as a sole supplier for its Irish HSDPA-enabled 3G network. Ericsson will also expand and modernize O2's existing network with Ericsson IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) and the Ericsson Mobile Softswitch solution.
amsung Electronics announced its plan to demonstrate 4th Generation (4G) mobile technology at the annual Samsung 4G Forum in Jeju Island, Korea for the first time in the world.
The face of 3G handsets changes as Samsung, building on its heritage of delivering inspirational design matched with powerful functionality, unveils a new line of 3G mobile phones.
The i-mate SP JAS offers Microsoft Windows Mobile functionality in a stylish and slim mobile phone format, while the i-mate JASJAM is a fully-featured Microsoft Windows Pocket PC, or handheld computer phone
SK Telecom begins "PocketOne" services, a wireless, wireline integrated business support solution which can be used via the PC in the office and the mobile phone or PDA out-of-doors.
Samsung and Cingular Wireless announced the launch of the SGH-zx20, Samsung's first commercially available High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) phone for the U.S. market and another Samsung handset exclusive to Cingular.
Kineto Wireless confirmed that the company's industry-leading UMA client software now supports 3G/UMTS. Kineto is responding to strong operator demand for UMA-enabled 3G/Wi-Fi mobile handsets.
Sprint and Novatel Wireless announced commercial availability of the country's first EV-DO Revision A-capable device - the Novatel Wireless S720 Sprint Mobile Broadband Card.
It may look like every other Samsung slider, but the new Z400 will delight fans of the D500 and D600 with its 3G speeds and new-look silver finish. But will it impress us?
Envivio Inc. introduces its new version of the 4Caster M2 ( above ) , the world's first and only multi-rate, multi-resolution and multi-standard encoder that outputs eight simultaneous profiles with live bit rate switching from a single video input. This comprehensive feature set makes the M2 the most advanced mobile encoder available on the market.
GSA announced that there are 117 HSDPA network deployments in 54 countries of which 52 networks have commercially launched services in 35 countries.
The CDMA Development Group congratulated KDDI on consistently gaining the most net subscribers in Japan during every month for the past year, since July 2005. In July 2006, KDDI added 303,100 subscribers to its network,
PMC-Sierra introduced its third generation Digital Predistortion (DPD) solution that enables wireless infrastructure Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and carriers to deploy cost-effective Remote Radio Head (RRH) solutions
Huawei Technologies has signed a contract with Saudi Arabia’s Mobily for the construction of a UMTS network. According to the contract, Huawei will supply its New Generation Node B solution
Nokia and Indonesian operator Telkomsel have signed a new three-year WCDMA 3G/HSPA radio and core network, and managed services contracts that will see Nokia support Telkomsel in strengthening its business and introducing 3G services, such as streaming video, to its customers.
Dilithium Networks, the leading supplier of 3G multimedia solutions, praised the efforts of the ITU-T to standardize technologies to accelerate 3G Videotelephony call setup time in the new Annex K of Recommendation H.324.
The latest Samsung’s B570 comes with the cutting-edge technology which offers various functions and huge memory capacity. With the B570, users can enjoy music and even mobile TV anywhere.
KDDI and Okinawa Cellular are pleased to announce a world first expansion of the CDMA2000 1x EV-DO system, with an 'EV-DO Rev. A' data infrastructure to roll out from December 2006, with BCMCS (Broadcast and Multicast Services) to start from September.
The 3GSM World Congress Asia – the fastest growing mobile communications event in the region – will bring together a host of industry leaders and personalities from across Asia's booming mobile industry.
With the expansion, Verizon Wireless customers in the Capital Region are able to access the company's two wireless broadband services - BroadbandAccess and V CAST - while traveling throughout the cities of Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Saratoga Springs and Glens Falls, as well as dozens of surrounding towns and villages.
RADVISION announced the immediate availability of fast call set-up support in the new release of its 3G-324M toolkit. This release aligns the industry-leading 3G video software toolkit with the recent improvements to the 3G standard established by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU-T) Study Group 16.
The Committee for evaluation of the tender for the 3rd mobile license in Slovakia, nominated by Telecommunication office of the Slovak Republic (“Regulator”), announced that the bid of Telefónica O2 Slovakia,
NTT DoCoMo will launch a High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) service on August 31, when they start sales of Japan's first HSDPA-compatible handset, the 3G FOMA™ N902iX HIGH-SPEED.
The CDMA Development Group (CDG) announced that Indonesia has emerged as a new hotbed for CDMA2000(r) deployments. Due to the number of CDMA2000 operators, the variety of new services offered, and the market's response to the large selection of affordable devices and tariff plans, the total number of CDMA2000 subscribers in Indonesia has surpassed 6 million.
Lenovo and Cingular Wireless today announced that the ThinkPad T60 notebook, the first Lenovo PC in the U.S. to feature built-in Cingular UMTS/HSDPA-based technology, is now available to business users across America.
ATI Technologies reinforces its technology leadership as global handset manufacturers of 2G and 3G high-volume mobile phones move to the Imageon(TM) 2282 media processor.
The sleek mirror finish on the front cover gives the phone a jewel-like quality that is complimented by a hidden ‘magic mirror’ display which can only be seen when in use.
3 the mobile media company and Unipart Technology Logistics have signed a five-year extension to their handset logistics partnership.
In July 2006, the Global Certification Forum (GCF) has added conformance testing for the 3G-324M Video Telephony application to the Application Enabler (AE) test requirements as a further precondition for obtaining the handset certification.
HUAWEI Technologies has been selected by the world-leading telecom operator Telefónica as the key provider for Vivo, the largest mobile telecommunications operator in the South Hemisphere, to construct a 3G-oriented GSM network.
The CDMA Development Group said that Indonesia has emerged as a new hotbed for CDMA2000(r) deployments. Due to the number of CDMA2000 operators, the variety of new services offered, and the market's response to the large selection of affordable devices and tariff plans, the total number of CDMA2000 subscribers in Indonesia has surpassed 6 million.
ouygues Telecom has selected Nortel as one of its suppliers for its national high-speed mobile internet and voice network. The advanced UMTS network, based on Nortel HSDPA technology, is being designed to provide customers in France with services such as high-quality live TV, high definition video on demand, MP3 streaming and multi-user mobile gaming when it goes live in early 2007.
EDGE-enabled handsets have never attracted the same levels of attention that "sexier" technologies such as WCDMA and HSDPA have enjoyed. In fact EDGE can best be described as the Cinderella of the cellular handset world.
Tropos Networks announced a new family of Tropos MetroMesh routers, a product line designed to provide smart routing for multi-band metro-scale wireless mesh networks.
"QUALCOMM is strongly committed to enabling 3G wireless for worldwide markets, and this acquisition of Qualphone is another instance of our progress in this direction,"
Ericsson signed a contract with MiTV Corporation Sdn Bhd (MiTV) to build, manage and maintain its WCDMA/HSPA network across Malaysia.
NTT DoCoMo siad they would separately manage call and data packet transmission congestion over the 3G FOMA™ network to prevent voice traffic congestion control from affecting packet communication traffic and vice versa.
The N71, yet another handset in the N range of multimedia rich phones, is a flip (or clamshell) phone. Nokia doesn’t do these very often – the 3G N90 with the Carl Zeiss camera lens and the non 3G 6131 are the two most recent examples,
The new O2 Ice is a chic 3G handset, perfect for those who want a feature rich device wrapped in a sophisticated design.
NEC Corporation today announced the successful development of a compact gallium nitride power transistor amplifier, which boasts the world's highest output power level of 400W while featuring low-distortion characteristics,
Franklin Wireless announced that its CDU-550 Mobile Broadband USB modem is supported on Intel based Macintosh systems running the latest update of Mac OS X v.10.4.7 operating system. With the latest update to OS X,
ZTE Corporation announced it has signed a general contract with TELUS, the second largest Canadian telecommunications operator, to supply 3G terminals.
Mobile Metrics announced the availability of Release 2.0 of its Torrent 5100 GGSN Test System (GTS). With numerous enhancements and new features,
Nokia unveiled today the new Nokia Flagship Store in Helsinki, Finland on Aleksanterinkatu street. The Nokia Flagship Store in Helsinki is Nokia's fourth Flagship Store and will open for the public on Saturday, August 19.
LG Mobile (LG) announces the arrival of the slender, black LG L343i clamshell. Featuring the i-mode service exclusive to O2, the LG L343i allows instant access to the internet at the touch of a button.
Nokia extends its existing WCDMA 3G radio network contract with TIM Hellas in Greece and expands the agreement to cover the Nokia High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) solution and the new Nokia Flexi WCDMA Base Station. This is the first publicly announced contract including Nokia Flexi WCDMA Base Station. Nokia will continue as TIM Hellas' sole 3G radio network supplier.
Siemens Communications has been awarded a contract by Telephone Systems International Ltd. (TSI), New York, to set up a W-CDMA network in Kabul for Afghan Wireless Communication Company (AWCC). In addition to 3G technology, Siemens will also supply 2G equipment to the mobile operator in Afghanistan.
Ericsson has been selected by PT Telekomunikasi Selular Indonesia (Telkomsel) to provide its 3G/WCDMA network in Indonesia. Ericsson will, on a full turnkey basis, seamlessly upgrade Telkomsel's network
Texas Instruments Incorporated and LG Electronics announced that LGE has chosen TI's OMAP- Vox(TM) platform for a new series of EDGE handsets. Built on TI's leading OMAP(TM) platform,
Nokia announced that its latest high performance multimedia computer, the Nokia N93, has been awarded the European Media Phone of the Year 2006-2007 by the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA), Europe's largest multimedia press organization. The award is yet another industry recognition of Nokia's continued commitment to innovation in mobile imaging.
Siemens Communications has upgraded the mobile network of Saudi Telecom with W-CDMA technology in the northern part of Saudi Arabia. In the near future, other parts of the country will also be given W-CDMA coverage and with it mobile access to data-intensive services such as video streaming and internet downloads.
3 Ireland, the video mobile network and media company, is again challenging the old networks with a great value offer for messaging, with no hidden penalties. 3’s 5c text, picture and video messaging is the most competitive on the market and is available to all 3Pay customers for life – and covers all text, picture and video messages sent within the Republic of Ireland to any network, at anytime.
If mobile video providers are able to resolve a number of quality- and content-related issues -- and analyst firm Infonetics Research thinks they are -- revenue generated from mobile video services around the world is set to skyrocket from $46.2 million in 2005 to $5.6 billion in 2009, a staggering 11,997% jump in 5 years.
T-Mobile is the first mobile communications operator in Europe to launch a super fast mobile hand-held. The MDA Vario II is the first device to support HSPDA alongside W-LAN, GPRS, EDGE, and UMTS mobile broadband technologies.
Top Global introduced the world’s first 3G MobileBridge communications gateway for mobile intelligent transportation systems (ITS).
Strategy Analytics has recently released, "Mobile TV UK: Mixed Reception as Vodafone Live! is Rated Best Service, Beating ROK TV and MobiTV from Three," its latest consumer benchmarking report which concludes that users rated Vodafone Live! Mobile TV as the best service available in the UK.
ZTE Corp is to provide Armenia with its first CDMA450 network. Under the terms of the agreement, ZTE will provide ArmenTel, the country's largest telecoms operator, with a new network based on ZTE's end-to-end CDMA450 WLL (Wireless Local Loop) solution.
Since at the beginning of August is so far it: For the first time it gives in Germany more portable radio connections than inhabitants. To 1 August 2006 the number of the connections rose to 82.8 million. That communicates the Federal association information economy, telecommunications and new media (BITKOM) in Berlin.
The Nokia 6680 still remains the 'Best in Class' 3G/Video Device we have tested in Europe. Nokia has been improving its usability with each device, which has been one of the key success factors of the 6680
The CDMA Development Group (CDG) and the Third Generations Partnership Project 2 (3GPP2) today announced that their collaboration has achieved several key milestones towards defining and developing a well planned and technically sound evolution of its CDMA200® technology specifications.
Huawei Technologies has signed a 3G agreement with Leap Wireless for deployment of Huawei’s latest third-generation CDMA solutions by Leap.
China Datacom has entered Plan of Exchange with Supremacy International Limited ("Supremacy"), a corporation incorporated in British Virgin Island.
The CDMA Development Group (CDG) congratulated Nordisk Mobiltelefon on their nationwide launch of CDMA450 in Norway.
Novatel Wireless announced development of the Ovation(TM) MCD3000, a 3.5G Multimedia Application Console for CDMA2000 EV-DO (Evolution Data Optimized) Revision A networks.
China, India, and Korea accounted for 78% of total mobile subscribers in the Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan) or APEJ region in 2005, up from 76% in 2004.
The technology detects the connection quality of the mobile device and compresses the video, allowing for connection through WiFi and 3G, and can be enjoyed on a desktop PC, Apple Mac or WiFi-enabled PDA or mobile phone.
SPIRIT DSP has confirmed that Compal Communications (CCI), one of the largest ODMs in the world, has licensed SPIRIT's voice solution for its advanced 3G video PDA phone. Compal Communications is expected to ship a total of 83 million handsets in 2006, up 124% on-year, according to the Chinese Commercial Times.
Thomas Eberle, Member of the Management Board, Technical Director of Polkomtel S.A., says: ''Ericsson experience in managing similar complex projects makes it the right partner to develop our network with superior quality while we can focus on meeting our customers' expectations to reinforce our market position.''
Nokia has started deliveries of Nokia N71 to Vodafone K.K. in Japan. The "Nokia N71" is its first product to be introduced in Japan under the Nokia Nseries sub-brand,
If you read our review of the HTC TyTN you’ll remember we said that HTC has been quietly producing Windows Mobile Smartphones and Pocket PCs for others for a considerable while, and had its own brand too – Qtek - but that the company has ditched the Qtek brand and gone for a higher solo profile. The TyTN is its first own-brand Windows Mobile Pocket PC and the MTeoR is its first Windows Mobile Smartphone. Both are 3G.
The GSM Association (GSMA) today called on innovators within Asia's mobile community to submit their entries for its inaugural Asia Mobile Innovation Awards before the 31st August deadline.
The CDMA Development Group (CDG) announced that within the past two months, worldwide operator investments in CDMA2000® networks, that have been publicized, approached US$1 billion.
CASIO and Sierra Wireless have agreed a marketing agreement that brings 3G wireless connectivity to CASIO mobile data collecting terminals in Europe.
The five 3G mobile operators ( Hutchison 3G, mm02, Orange, T-Mobile and Vodafone ) have applied to claim back a total of £3.3bn in VAT.
Orange Business Services has expanded its Signature devices for business range with the SPV M3100 connected PDA, combining powerful functionality and sleek design with the ability to connect with 3G,
Silicon Laboratories announced that Sony Ericsson has adopted the Si4701 FM tuner for the W950 Walkman® phone. By using the highly-integrated Silicon Laboratories Si4701 with support for the Radio Data System (RDS),
The latest version of Voxpilot's Open Media Platform ( see above ) has been significantly enhanced to support industry-leading multimedia content delivery solutions including Helix Mobile Server from Real and Darwin Streaming Server from Apple.
"We are proud to have been selected by BenQ-Siemens to supply the keypad interface for the new SL91 mobile phone," said Rod Vesling, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Interlink Electronics, Inc.
Nokia and Loudeye Corp. announced that they have signed an agreement for Nokia to acquire Loudeye for approximately USD 60 million. Loudeye is a global leader of digital music platforms and digital media distribution services.
WCDMA is the leading mobile 3G system globally with 112 commercial networks in 49 countries. The number of WCDMA subscriptions is estimated to be rapidly approaching 80 million worldwide.
Just as we’re swooning over 3.2-megapixel camera phones, LG, out of nowhere, blows the whole mobile photography race out of the water with the UK’s first ever five-megapixel handset. Gulp. 3G brings you one of the first looks at this non 3G mobile phone.
The 4G wireless broadband network will use the mobile WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) IEEE 802.16e-2005 technology standard.
All New Video has launched series of converged 3G, IP video and VoIP calling services that will allow increased interactivity between BBC viewers and News television programs.
Sony Ericsson announced the K618: a slim, lightweight 3G phone that will launch in selected markets and deliver the perfect mix of mobile phone, multimedia applications and business solutions.
RADCOM launched a new Correlation Module for wireless network operators. The new tool is a sophisticated addition to the powerful Omni-Q converged monitoring system.
MINT T1152 is a HSDPA radio frequency test system based on the MINT advanced hardware and test techniques, and the Aeroflex signalling unit 6401.
Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. (CHT) has awarded a turnkey network expansion contract to Nokia. The deal expands CHT's WCDMA 3G and HSDPA network coverage and paves the way for smooth network evolution. Deliveries and deployment will start immediately.
Mobile media company 3 has released it advertising inventory around its mobile TV coverage of the 2006/07 Barclays Premiership. Bidding has opened on a range of advertising opportunities around the company’s match highlights services following the success of 3’s recent FIFA World Cup mobile TV advertising activity.
“Huawei’s innovative NodeB solution within the radio access network, fully addresses our requirements for deploying a world-class 3G broadband (HSDPA) network.
"Franklin's CDU-550 is a major breakthrough in the industry. We are pleased to have been certified to operate on the Sprint Power Vision Network and to be the first mobile broadband USB device introduced in the US market," said Mr. OC Kim, President of Franklin Wireless.

ROK Enters U.S. Mobile TV Service Market
ROK Entertainment Group has launched the popular ROK TV streaming mobile TV service in the United States. Users can now go to www.roktv.com and subscribe to thirteen channels of content for only $0.99 per channel.
Panasonic Computer Solutions Company and Cingular Wireless today introduced the Panasonic Toughbook CF-29, the first Toughbook targeted to public safety with Cingular's 3G BroadbandConnect service built-in.
As operators migrate to 3G, and as technology vendors develop their products, understanding the total costs of running CDMA2000 and UMTS networks are of vital importance.
Maxis Communications announced that all Maxis postpaid customers can now make free video calls to their friends and family on 012 and 017 mobile numbers during off-peak hours from now until 30th November 2006. Off-peak hours are from 7pm to 7am.
VeriSilicon announced the addition of GSM-AMR-WB (G.722.2) wideband codec to its Z.Voice portfolio of VoIP solutions. GSM-AMR-WB standardized by 3GPP for mobile phone applications is also available under ITU as G.722.2 for wideband IP phone applications.
Hughes Network Systems introduced a new version of its advanced AB9000 LMDS system. Designed for the most cost-effective backhaul of high-density 3G cellular traffic, the newly released version incorporates an 8-port STM-1 ATM multiplexer built into the LMDS hub station, eliminating the need for a stand-alone ATM switch at the base station.
Available from this autumn, ITV has granted an exclusive 3G mobile licence to 3 for six months. This agreement is another in a series of TV firsts for 3. 3 was the first UK operator to bring TV content to mobile, the first to stream live TV,
Ericsson is the first vendor to complete WCDMA calls on all nine 3GPP-defined frequency bands, giving its customers the most flexible platform solution on the market.
"3G operators face a number of complex convergence challenges," says Angela Dickenson Senior VP Strategy of Clarity. "3G networks mean deployment and management of both traditional mobile as well as next generation IP technology.
Dilithium Networks announced that SK C&C, the systems integrator for SK Telecom, the leading Korean mobile network operator, has selected the Dilithium DTG 2000 multimedia gateway for the delivery of multimedia and enhanced video services across their 3G network.
Strategy Analytics, the global research and consulting company, today released, "Popular UMTS Multi-Band Combinations: Implications for Radio Components,"
ZTE announced that its global sales of CDMA handsets have passed the 10 million mark. With its CDMA handset sales being deployed in more than 30 countries worldwide,
Where you will have seen HTC’s wares before is in Windows Mobile Smartphones and Pocket PCs branded by network operators.
The latest in a series of regular surveys published today by GSA – the Global mobile Suppliers Association, confirms that 50 HSDPA-enabled devices have been launched by 16 suppliers.
"With the launch of HSDPA network service, our customers can now enjoy a wireless computing experience that is very similar to working on wired broadband, including the ability to access streaming audio and video and work within a VPN without sacrificing efficiency,"
Demand for mobile TV is still unclear, but according to a new IDC Insight it is clear that moves are being made to ensure there is a dedicated pipeline to serve this market, as 3G is limited in terms of capacity and the need for multicast technologies is far greater.
Between experts, the 3GPP TS 34.121-1 TC 6.5 blocking test case for 3G is known as that test case which requires a comparatively long time for its processing. During this time, the respective RF conformance test platform is not available for any other test.
Top Global announced that the company has signed agreement with PC Mall to accelerate the market penetration of third generation (3G) cellular routers called the 3G Phoebus.
Pantech Group, the number two mobile phone company in South Korea, today announced that it would supply its second CDMA model to the Japanese mobile carrier KDDI, starting in September. The new A1406PT handset features practical applications and a convenient design that will be targeted at middle aged and elderly mobile phone users.
ony Ericsson has launched a Mobile Cinema operation for the release of the new multimedia smart phone, the M600i. To watch Final Fantasy© VII Advent Children in its whole length and in DVD-like quality on a mobile:
RADVISION announced the availability of its new PC-to-Mobile 3G solution. The solution transforms PCs into mobile handsets by opening a bi-directional channel for visual communication between 3G mobile devices and desktops.
Xfera, the fourth Spanish mobile operator and a subsidiary of TeliaSonera, has reached an agreement with Ericsson for the supply of radio,
Comarco Wireless Test Solutions today announces that a wide range of UMTS/HSDPA phones are now supported on the popular Seven.Five Wireless Test System.
Samsung is reinforcing its technology leadership with the launch of HSDPA handset (model: SGH-Z560). As a market innovator, Samsung has introduced the world's first HSDPA phone (model:
Nokia announced the availability of the Nokia N93 Golf Edition, a special package combining the unparalleled mobile video capabilities of the Nokia N93
The new flagship device in the Qtek range is the mighty 9000. The Qtek 9000 is a 3G device designed to work on the latest high speed UMTS networks. Cutting edge 3G technology combined with a 520 MHz processor, full QWERTY keyboard and WiFi means that the 9000 is build for performance!
ZTE announced the release of its ZTE U350, the world's first TD-SCDMA/GSM dual module, dual stand-by handset. The dual stand-by capability means users can put a call on hold in one mode and take a separate call on the other mode, and then switch between modes.
By changing the '3G+', conventional HSDPA brand to the 'T 3G+' brand, SK Telecom is greatly strengthening its service competitiveness in cutting-edge high-speed networks.
RADCOM announced that Telefonica O2 Czech Republic, the leading telecommunications provider in the Czech Republic, has selected RADCOM's monitoring, analysis and troubleshooting systems for its UMTS network.
Vodafone UK announced that it will be launching the Vodafone Mobile Connect USB Modem, a new version of its 3G broadband data card designed especially for users of the latest generation of laptops, desktops and Apple MacBooks, later this year.
Argogroup announced that it has deployed its award-winning quality management platform, Monitor Master, in China on a TD-SCDMA network.
Sierra Wireless and Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific announced the LifeBook Q2010, with Super3G functionality provided by the Sierra Wireless MC8755V Voice Enabled PCI Express Mini Card embedded module,
The CDMA Development Group announced the availability of a new CDMA2000® fact sheet—designed to outline the various ways in which the technology has achieved leadership in delivering advanced performance to networks across the globe.
Sierra Wireless introduced a line of voice-enabled PCI Express Mini Card modules that provide integrated network connectivity for a variety of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) devices.
"The Nokia E61 with Good Mobile Messaging is a true winner. I took the device around Germany and all over India and was e-mailing away. With the richness of Good and the Nokia E61, everything, including attachments, worked very well,"
TensorComm announced its 75th patent filing related to interference cancellation. This addition to TensorComm's IP portfolio addresses the application of its Interference Cancellation Technology (ICT(TM)) to networks deploying MIMO.
"Our expanded manufacturing presence in Europe enables Andrew to offer high quality product, local engineering assistance, and experienced support to our many customers in the region,"
WIN, the mobile solutions provider is pleased to announce the acquisition of Cumulus Technology Limited ('Cumulus'), a UK-based mobile data services development specialist for an initial consideration of £2 million.
This is another significant step in the long-standing, successful partnership between Ericsson and SmarTone-Vodafone, following the 3G launch in Hong Kong in 2004.
TTPCom today announces that its 3G dual-mode protocol technology has successfully passed GCF and IOT testing and is currently undergoing final carrier acceptance trials.
Ofcom published the methodology that it proposes to use to determine the extent to which the 3G mobile network licensees – O2, Vodafone, H3G, T-Mobile and Orange – have complied with their obligation to roll out services.
US mobile phone maker Motorola is rapidly gaining ground on arch-rival Nokia in the handset selling stakes and could overtake it within 24 months, according to a new report by Strategy Analytics.
A UK first, the LG KG920 is set to outperform even the latest digital cameras available in the UKmarket with its multitude of photographic capabilities. Within its super-slim, compact form, the KG920 packs a powerful 4x digital zoom for crystal clear close-up shots.
KDDI, in collaboration with Qualcomm, Inc., has decided to develop an integrated platform for mobile phones and, in the uniform development of basic software, to encourage commonality among mobile phone manufacturers.
The CDMA Development Group commended SK Telecom (SKT) on its $1 billion investment in China Unicom. SKT is South Korea’s largest wireless operator,
Australia’s first ever mobile video call in 2003 took place using 3 mobile technology and marked a significant milestone in 3G mobile communication.
Texas Instruments announced that Sagem Communication has chosen the OMAPV1030 chipset from TI's OMAP-Vox platform for its new my700X multimedia handset.
NEC , Matsushita Electric and Panasonic Mobile announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding on the establishment of a development company for mobile handsets.
O2, Manx Telecom, Lucent Technologies, and QUALCOMM announced they are conducting a third-generation (3G) UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) and HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) field trial using 900 MHz spectrum on the Isle of Man.
Two similar UK models exist at this time. The Vodafone Sony Ericsson V630i and Three's Sony Ericsson K610i. For us the V630i just comes out on top - as did its Vodafone live! Mobile TV.

3G.co.uk is pleased to announce that the 100,000th member will register with its' 3G Forum in the next few hours. 3G Forum is a community and resource used mainly by residents of the UK and is for people who wish to discuss 3G wireless technology, 3G phones and 3G networks / operators.
The alliance is a voluntary social organization of approximately 25 companies and government institutions devoted to advancing the commercialization of China’s homegrown TD-SCDMA (Time Division-Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access) wireless standard and helping create a multi-supplier environment that uses the technology.
Volantis announced that it now supports more than 3000 mobile devices, the broadest reach in the industry by a significant margin.
“If I have only one phone in my life it would be the BenQ-Siemens SL91. Forget the home phone, forget the cordless, forget the laptop phone, forget the office phone! I need this little perfect utopic sacred object.
Thus, BenQ Mobile for the first time fits UMTS power into a mobile phone in the classic bar shape – in mini size. For all those who wish to be flexible and mobile, the BenQ-Siemens E81 is the perfect combination of function, design and state-of-the-art technology for day-to-day communication.
ZTE announced that it has begun production of the first bulk consignment of its HSDPA data cards for use by major telecommunications companies in Europe.
MetaSolv Software announced that Telstra has selected MetaSolv for a key role in its Operational Support System transformation.
The number of HSDPA networks planned, in deployment or launched has reached 108 in 51 countries, according to new survey data released today by GSA - the Global mobile Suppliers Association.
InterVideo announced the release of the much-anticipated InterVideo DVD Copy 5(TM) Platinum. This follow-up to the successful DVD Copy series includes a number of new features and innovations that makes it the best choice for disc copying and backup needs.
Motorola and Huawei announced a new collaboration to bring an enhanced and extensive portfolio of UMTS and HSPA infrastructure equipment to customers worldwide.
"The word 'revolutionary' is often overused, but RCP is a truly revolutionary technology," said Morry Marshall, vice president of Strategic Technologies, Semico Research Corp.
IDC expects about 24 million U.S. cellular subscribers and customers will be paying for some form of TV/video content and services on their mobile devices by 2010, up from about 7 million this year.
The Austrian mobile carrier Hutchison 3G (3), which is headquartered in Vienna, is relying on state-of-the-art technology from Siemens to build out its existing W-CDMA network.
"IMS provides an architecture that facilitates the creation and deployment of complex multimedia applications, and provides service transparency and integration between networks," stated Chris Pearson, President of 3G Americas.
¹This device supports Bluetooth A2DP and AVRCP profiles in addition to Dial up Networking, Object Push, File Transfer (server), Image Profile, Printing Profile and Handsfree 1.5 profile.
VELCOM is finishing acceptance of new written requests for testing UMTS-network.
"We are excited to embark on this next phase of our collaboration with Lucent on the deployment of this showcase network on the Isle of Man," said Mike Loundes, CTO of Manx Telecom.
In a user test of Mobile TV services conducted in London, UK, Vodafone Live! Mobile TV was rated ahead of ROK TV and MobiTV from Three as the best UK mobile TV service.
RADVISION announced that Quanta Computer Inc. is licensing RADVISION's 3G-324M Toolkit, with handset related add-ons, and the ProLab(TM) 3G-324M Testing Suite Solution to design and develop a video-enabled 3G mobile handset.
"Malaysia, Japan, and other Asian countries have been the world's early adopters of 3G cellular technology, and these deployments show how they are enabling it for business and recreational users inside their buildings," said John Spindler, vice president of marketing at LGC Wireless.
Vodafone confirmed it had achieved 6.4% organic growth in mobile revenues for the second quarter to June 30 and was on target to achieve between 5% and 6.5% growth for 2006.
"The live streaming format thrives on mobile because the nature of live events means if you are not physically there or in front of your TV, you miss out.
Nokia announced that shipments have begun for the Nokia N73, a stunning multimedia computer with excellent photography features and integrated stereo speakers for optimized audio pleasure.
"The mobile video revolution is here," said Satu Ehrnrooth, head of Nokia Nseries Cameras, Multimedia, Nokia. "People are already using the internet as a forum for dialogue, and what better way to share your thoughts than through video!
This makes three orders for C3’s video module in quick succession, as service providers rush to position themselves to operate 3G services.
Samsung announced that it has begun mass producing an 8-Gigabit (Gb) NAND flash memory device, providing a much larger and more affordable storage density for consumer and mobile applications such as mobile phones, MP3 players and gaming consoles.
"Samsung is proud to introduce the first Unlicensed Mobile Access phone into the market. We will continue to introduce innovative products and lead the next generation fixed-mobile convergence technology."
3G telecommunications traffic is increasing annually as mobile network infrastructure is upgraded, such as to that of high speed downlink packet access (HSDPA). However, in the European market,
"The harmonisation of spectrum, in markets where economies of scale are important, has been a universal benefit – to governments, users and operators alike," said Tom Phillips, Chief Government and Regulatory Affairs Officer of the GSMA.
"SKT’s investment in China Unicom marks SKT’s tremendous success and confidence in rolling out advanced CDMA2000 voice, broadband data and multimedia services in markets outside of Korea,"
LG Mobile (LG) announces this year's hottest music handset, the LG U400, exclusively on the 3 network. Available in the UK in black, this music rich, slim-line, 3G slider also has an external scroll wheel which allows easy navigation through a multitude of cutting-edge features.
Alcatel and Qatar Telecom (Qtel), the incumbent operator and the exclusive telecommunications provider in Qatar, announced today the official launch of the first service to be provided over Qtel's new third generation mobile network.
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While 3G enables the introduction of richer applications over high-speed data network, simple messaging applications would continue to drive mobile data revenues in Asia Pacific.
"We are continuously working on ways to improve our customers' mobile experience, particularly their ability to work from anywhere. The BlackBerry 8707v is another powerful addition to our range of BlackBerry solutions.
“As operators deploy these high-speed data technologies, Andrew is ready to support them with testing systems that help ensure the highest level of network quality and customer satisfaction,” said Terry Garner, group president, Network Solutions, Andrew Corporation.
Digi International announced the introduction of the ConnectPort WAN VPN S-EvDO, the first commercial-grade, upgradeable 3G EvDO (Evolution Data Optimized) router.
DataViz announced a partnership with Sony Ericsson to provide Exchange ActiveSync connectivity for Sony Ericsson's new Symbian OS based UIQ 3.0 smartphones, both the M600 and P990.
Actix announced that it is the first optimization company to offer mobile operators a state-of-the-art 3.5G simulation and optimization solution that supports a High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA) capability.
The International Multimedia Telecommunications Consortium's Packet-switched Streaming Services Activity Group (PSS-AG) staged a live face-to-face interoperability test event in June, kicking off its latest cycle of interoperability testing of 3GPP and 3GPP2 streaming standards.
Quantech Electronics announced the official launch of its mobile advertising technology package with comprehensive coverage of all mobile communication modes.
Marc Allera, Sales Director at 3, commented: "These two new Sony Ericsson handsets are an important addition to 3's leading handset portfolio.
Mainland China and Taiwan exported over 207 million 2.5G and 3G phones in 2005 -- 28 percent of the world total, according to Global Sources' China Sourcing Report: 2.5G & 3G Phones.
Since its launch in 2004, DigRF has become the de-facto interface between digital basebands and RF ICs.
Dr. Sachio Semmoto, Founder, Chairman and CEO of eMobile, says, “Huawei is a dynamic company full of the customer-driven innovative spirit.
Ericsson has been selected to upgrade Bite's 3G network with HSDPA in Lithuania and to build an HSDPA-enabled WCDMA/UMTS network in Latvia.
"QUALCOMM's technology leadership has made possible the successful accomplishment of these milestones, bringing richer broadband wireless entertainment, personal convenience and enterprise services closer to reality,"
Analysys International says China is most likely to issue 3G mobile telecommunication licenses in the second half of this year and China's 3G subscriber base will reach 270 million by 2011.
3G Americas has recommended a set of common technical elements for operators and vendors for the production of 3G handsets in order to increase the access of customers in developing markets to 3G services.
The number of 3.5G mobile broadband subscribers worldwide will boom more than ten-fold from 2.5 million in 2006 to more than 300 million in 2011,
For a 3G handset having no camera is something of a sin. It means no video calls and no shooting anything to MMS or SMS around. Which we find rather sad.
NTT DoCoMo announced that users will be able to perform keyword searches from the top page of the Japanese iMenu portal for convenient access to official i-mode™ sites.
Cingular Wireless and LG announced the availability of the LG CU500, a new 3G phone that gives customers access to Cingular Wireless data services at broadband speeds for faster and better performance.
Tektronix announced the Tektronix K1297-G35 Protocol Tester for mobile equipment manufacturers and mobile operators.
Antenova Ltd announced today that the largest notebook computer company has selected its high performance seven-band antenna for their new lighter and more durable wireless broadband enabled notebook computers.
The Customer Respect Group, an international research and consulting firm that focuses on how corporations treat their online customers, today released findings from its Third-Quarter 2006 Online Customer Respect Study of UK Telecommunications companies.
Mobile phones are much more capable of making an impact on the market for mobile music players than on that for digital cameras. This is the opinion formed by IMS Research during its most recent examination of the handset market.
“Along with our current target markets in Southeast Europe, Slovakia represents an attractive option for us due to its proximity to Austria and the extremely positive economic development in recent years.
NTT DoCoMo and Aquafairy agreed to jointly develop a micro fuel cell for 3G FOMA™ handsets. This agreement follows their successful development of a polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) that has proven effective in a prototype recharger.
Four new i-Mode handsets have arrived on O2. They are Motorola L6, Motorola L7i and the LG L343i and Samsung S401i
In North America, “chat” culture, in which anyone can communicate with friends or colleagues in text format online, has become widespread.
"Ukretelecom's plans for the development of its third generation mobile network are divided into some stages", said Mr. Syrotenko. "As a preliminary stage, the choice of network architecture and the equipment supplier will be made.
"Partnering with Vodafone, a world-class mobile operator, is a significant step to accelerate our geographic expansion and serve more European customers," said John Hartnett,
Nokia has won a radio and High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) network order from Saudi Telecommunication Company (STC), bolstering its recently-launched WCDMA 3G and HSDPA services in Saudi Arabia. With Nokia's HSDPA solution,
"The innovative standards work at 3GPP is providing the foundation of advanced wireless broadband functionality, to the benefit of operators and their customers worldwide.
ZTE has been selected by Maroc~Connect, part of Moroccan business group ONA, to deploy an All-IP CDMA2000 solution for a nationwide telecoms network. The new network will be developed over the next three years to offer enhanced voice, data and other services.