| 3G Press Archive September 2005 |
| Irish 3G Operator 3 in €2 Million Retail Deal |
| In a contract valued at €2m, Irish online retail player Buy4Now has secured a deal to provide Ireland’s newest mobile operator 3 with a direct internet sales channel. |
| GSM's Full Commitment to an Evolutionary Path for 3G that has HSDPA |
| The GSM Association’s Board has reaffirmed its full commitment to an evolutionary path for 3G that has HSDPA* as its natural next step and seeks to ensure further technology advances are seamless and compatible. |
| Toshiba 803 3G Phone for Vodafone UK |
| Toshiba announced the Toshiba 803, Vodafone exclusive mobile phone, its first combined 3G phone and music player. |
| Nokia N70 3G Smartphone Starts Shipping |
| Nokia announced that it has started deliveries of the Nokia N70, a compact, beautifully styled, easy-to-use 3G smartphone. |
| LG 8360 3G Phone Review |
| My first impression of the LG 8360 was that is just the same as the other LGs in the 8000 series - there must be about 6 different models released |
| 3G Networks To Feel The Strain |
| With currently under-utilised 3G networks, some mobile operators are offering streamed TV and video content at highly attractive prices to encourage consumers to adopt and use the services. |
| NTT DoCoMo Develops Mobile Handset for 3G Digital TV |
| NTT DoCoMo announced the development of the 3G FOMA® P901iTV, DoCoMo's first mobile handset to receive terrestrial digital broadcasting signals, in addition to conventional analog signals. |
| First Mobile Film Festival in Asia Pacific |
| Nokia is working hand in hand with Chunghwa Telecom (CHT), the leading operator in Taiwan to organize the first Mobile Film Festival in Asia Pacific from September 27th to November 9th. |
| KDDI Develops Protype Fuel-Cell for 3G Mobile Phones |
| KDDI, with partners Toshiba Corporation and Hitachi, Ltd., is pleased to announce that prototype mobile phones powered with fuel cells will be exhibited in the KDDI booth at CEATEC JAPAN (Makuhari Messe), to take place from October 4. |
| Mobile Games Available on i-mode wireless |
| O2 has announced it has partnered with RealNetworks to provide the RealArcade Mobile game service through the i-mode service to consumers in the UK. |
| 3G HSDPA Capabilities in Three Scanner Offerings |
| Comarco Wireless Test Solutions announced that HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) test capability is now available with its 3G scanning receiver, which comes in its three major product offerings, Seven.Five, Prizm and OEM Scanners. |
| 3G Virtual Girlfriend for 3 Hong Kong |
| Hong Kong based Artificial Life, a provider of leading edge mobile 3G technology and applications today announced that it has signed an agreement with Hutchison Telecom |
| World’s First Fully Integrated 3G EVDO Wireless Router |
| Top Global announced today the World’s first fully integrated third generation (3G) Evolution Data Optimized (EVDO) wireless router the MobileBridge™ 7000. |
| O2 Unveils i-mode Wireless in the UK |
| O2 announced the UK launch of i-mode(R), the world's most widely-used mobile Internet service with more than 50 million users in 22 countries. |
| 3G Multimedia Application Console |
| Novatel Wireless announced it has begun commercial shipments of its Ovation MCU1200(TM), the first model in the Ovation(TM) Family of 3G Multimedia Application Consoles to offer voice and 3G data capabilities. |
| MMS-to-Email Gateway for UK 3G Operator |
| 3, the UK’s first video mobile network, announced the launch of its enhanced ‘MMS-to-Email’ service. |
| WCDMA 3G Radio Access Network for TDC Mobile |
| Nokia and Danish operator TDC Mobile have signed a frame agreement on the supply of WCDMA 3G radio access network (RAN). |
| 3G Mobile TV Trial Goes Live in UK |
| In a UK first, EastEnders, Coronation Street, CSI and Lost are just some of the TV programmes up to 400 O2 customers, living and working in Oxford, will be able to watch live on an advanced mobile phone from next week. |
| LG Fashion 3G Phone for 3 Hong Kong |
| 3 Hong Kong launches the latest LG Fashion Phone tomorrow, which is set to be a big hit among Hong Kong’s trendsetters. |
| Samsung Electronics Underscores Mobile Technology Leadership |
| Samsung Electronics announced three new technologies targeted at the expanding, multi-facetted mobile application industry. |
| 3G Operator Makes Preliminary Filings for 3 Italia IPO |
| Hutchison Whampoa Limited (“Hutchison”) today announced that an application to Consob* and Borsa Italiana** in connection with the listing on the Italian Stock Exchange of 3 Italia S.p.A. (“3 Italia”) was submitted on 20 September 2005. |
| What Consumers Want From Future Mobile Phones |
| Two-thirds of mobile phone and PDA users rate ‘two-days of battery life during active use’ as the most important feature of an ideal converged device of the future, according to a new study by TNS, a leading global provider of market information. |
| Orange 3G TV Results |
| Orange launched the UK's first mobile TV service in May this year. |
| Nokia Opens 3G Development Center in Taiwan |
| Nokia announced the launch of a number of programs to cultivate Taiwan's mobile services industry as it enters the era of 3G multimedia communication. |
| O2 Mobile TV Trial Goes Live |
| In a UK first, EastEnders, Coronation Street, CSI and Lost are just some of the TV programmes up to 400 O2 customers, living and working in Oxford, will be able to watch live on an advanced mobile phone from next week. |
| 3G UMTS RailLink Offers High-Speed Wireless Broadband in Trains |
| IPWireless announced UMTS RailLinkä, a new network solution that allows operators to offer high-speed broadband connectivity and WiFi access even in the world’s fastest trains. |
| Samsung SGH-Z500 3G Phone Review |
| My first impression of the Samsung SGH-Z500 was that it is the smallest 3G handset I have seen. I have checked the dimensions and yes it is officially the smallest 3G handset released to date in the UK. |
| Joint 3G/VoIP Video Calling Solution for Mass Market |
| The joint BroadSoft(R)/InnoMedia(TM) solution is an integral part of the Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) service that lets users make video calls |
| New 3G Video Solutions for Operators to Market in Weeks Instead of Months |
| NMS Communications announced Netcentrex is using the company's multimedia products to rapidly create and deploy new 3G voice and video solutions to meet the demands of the exploding video services market. |
| Embedded Voice Engine in 3G Voice/Video Phones |
| SPIRIT embedded voice engine is inside HTC Universal, the world's first 3G Video Telephony smartphone based on Windows Mobile 5.0, to deliver superior voice quality in full-duplex voice and video conferencing in T-Mobile, |
| Mobile TV in the Spotlight |
| The role of the mobile phone as a major new distribution channel for broadcast television was a central theme of IBC 2005 in Amsterdam. |
Orange
SA today launches the SPV M5000, a new laptop-style 3G phone and connected
PDA for business users. |
As
the 3G handset range continues to improve and usage charges are further
reduced, 3G will become a more attractive alternative for European consumers
and business users. |
NEC
announced that it has supplied the Mobile Internet Platform for O2 plc
(O2)’s forthcoming i-mode service. O2’s i-mode operations
are scheduled to start this autumn in the UK and Ireland. |
NEC
Corporation today announced that it has launched the world's thinnest
fold-Type mobile phone with mega-pixel camera on the Hong Kong market. |
| Integrated Wi-Fi and 3G Wireless WAN Service |
| Boingo Wireless and Birdstep Technology announced a software licensing and marketing agreement that will make it easier for operators worldwide to offer an integrated Wi-Fi and 3G wireless WAN service. |
| 3G USIM Software Design Simplified |
| SST (Silicon Storage Technology ) introduced a new product line to the successful Emosyn Theseus smart card IC family. |
| Slovenia's First Quad Band 3G UMTS PC Card |
| Novatel Wireless announced a supply agreement to provide its Merlin U630 PC Data Cards to Mobitel, a national mobile telecommunications carrier in Slovenia. |
| Evolution to CDMA2000 Revision A and Beyond is Core |
| At a press conference hosted by the CDMA Development Group (CDG) (www.cdg.org) during the 3G CDMA Americas Congress this week, leading operators from the Americas and Asia discussed their successes with CDMA2000® |
| Net-Net 9000 Supports Converged Fixed-mobile Architectures being Defined by 3GPP |
| Acme Packet unveiled its next-generation session border control (SBC) platform - the Net-Net(R) 9000. |
| 3 New 3G Handsets for Vodafone KK |
| Vodafone K.K. announced that it will offer 3 new 3G handsets for the 2005 fall and winter season in the run up to Christmas. |
| 24 x 7 TV Channels to 3G Mobile Phones |
| arrowstep™ Inc., the TV on the Internet Company, has today launched the first platform that enables scheduled, 24 x 7 TV channels and video-on-demand services to be distributed to mobile phones and mobile devices. |
| WEDGE Device Sets New Standards in Cost and Power Consumption for 3G Handsets |
| Sequoia Communications released the SEQ-5400, the industry's first single-chip, multi-mode WEDGE (WCDMA, HSDPA, EDGE, GPRS, GSM) RF transceiver based on Sequoia Communications' FullSpectra(TM) polar architecture. |
| Vodafone Spain Selects Dilithium Networks 3G Multimedia Gateway |
| Dilithium Networks, the leading supplier of 3G multimedia solutions, announced today that Vodafone Spain has selected the DTG 2000 multimedia gateway for delivery of enhanced 3G services across mobile and IP networks. |
| Nokia 6630 3G Phone Gets Music Edition |
| Nokia introduce the Nokia 6630 Music Edition, a special music version of the iconic 3G smartphone. |
| Vodafone Has 4.35 Million 3G Customers |
| Vodafone Group Plc is hosting an analyst and investor day at its headquarters in Newbury, England. |
| Sprint Launches PPC-6700 featuring Windows Mobile 5.0 Platform |
| Sprint announced the launch of the Sprint PCS VisionSM Smart Device (PPC-6700) |
| 2006 is the Year Mobile Fuel Cells for Mobile Devices |
| Fuel cells have long been touted as a long-lasting power supply for mobile devices but have proved to be a promise unfulfilled. However, according to a new report from market researchers, NanoMarkets LC, |
| Vodafone Live! with 3G Christmas Lineup |
| Vodafone announced an extensive range of phones to bring 3G services to the mass market. |
| GSM / 3G Wireless Network Update |
| GSA says GSM Energized by New Growth markets; adding 1 million new subscribers every day |
| 7.2 Megapixel Wireless Camera Phones On The Horizon |
| Samsung Electronics has developed a 7.2 megapixel CMOS image sensor (CIS). |
| 2005 Product Differentiation Award for 3G Analyzer |
| RADCOM has been selected to receive the Frost & Sullivan 2005 Product Differentiation Innovation Award. |
| 3G Users Offered TV Hit "Lost" Video Clips |
| 3 is to bring the smash TV hit Lost to the small screen. |
| First 3G UMTS Service in Bulgaria by Mobiltel |
| M-Tel is the first operator in Bulgaria to announce the technical launch of an UMTS network which supports innovative video services and wireless broadband access. |
| Mobile TeleSystems OJSC Launches i-mode Wireless in Russia |
| Mobile TeleSystems OJSC (MTS), NTT DoCoMo, Inc.'s partner in Russia, began offering i-mode® services in the Moscow and St. Petersburg areas today. |
| 3G CDMA Industry Achievement Awards Recognize Excellence in Wireless Services |
| The CDMA Development Group announced the winners of the 2005 3G CDMA Industry Achievement Awards, which were presented yesterday at the 3G CDMA Americas Congress. |
| Siemens and Novatel Wireless Set up Marketing and Development Partnership for 3G HSDPA |
| Siemens Communications and Novatel Wireless have agreed to work together on producing end-to-end solutions for High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), the next generation upgrade to the UMTS standard. |
| European Markets Targeted With Philips-Powered 3G Handset |
| As a result of its long-standing partnership with Royal Philips Electronics, TCT, the leading Chinese mobile handset manufacturer, will develop its first 3G/UMTS handset based on a Philips Nexperia(TM) Cellular System Solution. |
| 3G Simple Cell-Phones Released |
| KDDI and Okinawa Cellular are pleased to announce two new au CDMA 1X 3G "Simple Cell-phones", |
| Enhanced IP Service Capabilities for 3G Cellular Operators |
| Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HNS), today announced that a new system release with advanced VLAN and IP services support has been successfully deployed by cellular operators in Europe and North America utilizing its advanced 26-28 GHz |
| Software Defined Radio Development Partnership for 3G and WiMAX |
| picoChip announced that it has signed a development partnership agreement with the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) of Korea in the area of Software Defined Radio for WCDMA/HSDPA and WiMAX. |
| First Portable MIL-SPEC 3G UMTS Network |
| 3Way Networks launches a breakthrough in rapid-deployment secure wireless communications with the launch of a hand-portable UMTS network capable of supporting up to 100 user devices. |
| 3G UMTS / HSDPA versus Alternative Mobile Technologies |
| Led by Cingular Wireless in the U.S., operators worldwide are about to start deploying High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), one of the most powerful cellular-data technologies ever developed. |
| Leading Accountants Invest Heavily in 3G Wireless Technology |
| BDO Stoy Hayward, part of BDO International, the world's fifth largest accountancy network, is investing an aggregated £2m to mobilise its workforce. |
| 'Patented RF/D Technology Will Be Deployed in 3G Phones |
| As a result of an agreement between TechnoConcepts, Inc. ("Techno") and China's largest semiconductor and integrated circuit design conglomerate, China Electronics Corporation, Chinese cell phone owners will be among the first in the world to enjoy seamless roaming |
| 'Triple Play' Solution Demo Over Over CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Rev |
| Wireless service providers and their customers will soon be able to benefit from simultaneous delivery of voice, video and data virtually 'anytime, anywhere,' leveraging technology developed by Nortel. |
| Siemens Wins 3G HSDPA Contract from T-Mobile |
| The Siemens Communications Group will be upgrading T-Mobile's wireless net-works in Germany and Austria with the 3G/W-CDMA data turbo HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access). |
| 3G Wireless Technology Pushes Product Launches |
| “The HSS is just a migration from an HLR (Home Location Register) which is a subscriber data base on a mobile network,” said Jarich. “Anyone who has an IMS system pretty much has one of those.” |
| TDC to Launch 3G Wireless |
| TDC is ready to launch 3G and will at the same time lower the price of data transmission significantly. |
| RapidChip Integrator2TM Platform ASIC for 3G Wireless Modem Technology |
| LSI Logic Corporation announced that UK-based TTPCom has selected the LSI Logic RapidChip Integrator2(TM) Platform ASIC for its next generation 3G cellular modem technology -- the Cellular Baseband Macro 3G. |
| 3G/UMTS Router Enables Wireless LAN Capability for Teams of People |
| Vodafone, Linksys and Cisco Systems announced the launch of the 3G/UMTS Router, a new product that provides high speed mobile data connectivity for teams working on the move. |
| Optimized User Experience of 3G Mobile Broadband Services |
| Venturi Wireless, a global provider of 3G mobile optimization solutions, today announced a number of new features for its carrier-grade Venturi V3000 Server. |
| Highly Integrated EDGE Wireless Multimedia Platform |
| Skyworks Solutions has expanded its EDGE portfolio with the introduction of its 3-chip complete system solution that significantly reduces board space and enables multimedia features including a high-resolution camera interface, MP3 and MPEG. |
| 3G Wireless Web for 3UK |
| 3, the UK's first video mobile network, today announced the launch of two new services to deliver a high quality mobile internet experience. From mid-September customers on 3 will be able to sign up to the two new services 'Mobile Web' and the 'Wireless Web'. |
| Transition to 3G Brings Fresh Opportunities |
| Vendors of network monitoring systems and protocol analyzers can look forward to significant growth opportunities as the wireless networking industry migrates from 2G to 2.5G and finally to 3G technology. |
| Motorola to Acquire R&D Expertise for 2.5G / 3G European i-mode Markets |
| Motorola has acquired from Melco Mobile Communication Europe ( MMCE ), a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, a European team of i-mode design employees and a research center in western France. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. |
| Macromedia FlashCast Technology for New Mobile Phone Service, i-channel |
| Macromedia announced that Japanese mobile phone operator NTT DoCoMo, Inc. will adopt Macromedia FlashCast(TM) technology as the infrastructure for i-channel, a news and information service launched today. |
| Ericsson signs HSDPA and Managed Services Extension Contract with Maxis |
| Malaysian operator Maxis has selected Ericsson to expand its 3G network and upgrade it to HSDPA. The contract also includes an extension of Maxis' and Ericsson's Managed Services contract, |
| Siemens Wins 3G/W-CDMA Contract from Tele2 in Latvia |
| Latvia's major telecommunications provider, Tele2 SIA, a subsidiary of Swedish-based Tele2 AB, has contracted with Siemens to expand its GSM network and build a complete 3G/W-CDMA network infrastructure. |
| DVB-H IP Encapsulator Enabling Provisioning of Mobile TV |
| MAINDATA will take a part in a Live Mobile TV Broadcast via DVB-H Transmission Chain with MD DVB-H IP Encapsulator - a crucial DVB-H head- |
| Actix Optimizes 3G HSDPA |
| Actix presented the first public demonstration of its optimization solution for HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) networks at last week’s HSDPA Conference London. |
| Mobile TV Unlocks 3G Wireless Data Revenue Stream |
| "There's a lot of mileage in unicast mobile TV as a lure to attract high- value 3G subscriptions," says report author and Unstrung Insider Chief Analyst Gabriel Brown ( inset above ). "The power is its simplicity: Everyone already knows how to watch TV." |
| Election Updates Via T-Mobile 3G Phones |
| In cooperation with German television broadcaster RTL, T-Mobile Deutschland is now offering a special 3G service to give customers up-to-date information about the upcoming German elections. |
| Scandivian Operator To Bring Television To The 3G Mobile Masses |
| Rubberduck Media Lab announced that the company’s studio:1 platform has been further deployed by mobile operator Telenor to bring all live, streamed content from Norway’s three leading television channels, to the country’s expanding 3G audience. |
| Nokia Supplies WCDMA 3G Network Including HSDPA to Eurotel |
| Nokia and Czech mobile operator Eurotel Praha, have signed an agreement for the supply of WCDMA 3G network including the Nokia High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) solution, continuing Nokia's long-term role in the development of Eurotel's mobile network. |
| 1.5 Billion GSM Wireles Customers Across the Globe |
| 3G Americas reports that as of August 2005, there are 1.5 billion GSM customers according to the latest subscriber data from Informa Telecoms & Media. |
| Vodafone K.K. to Offer Vodafone live! NAVI for 3G Wireless Handset |
| Vodafone K.K. today announces that in conjunction with the sale of the Vodafone 903T 3G handset by Toshiba, it will launch the ‘Vodafone live! NAVI’ GPS navigation service from early October 2005. |
| 50 Million Global 3G Subscriptions |
| Worldwide subscriptions to 3G mobile networks have now passed the 50 million mark, with UMTS/WCDMA subscribers outnumbering those using other 3G technologies by a factor of two. |
| Global Expansion With Launch of Distinctive “Slim-Series” Mobile Phones |
| he Slim-Series, which will initially be launched in Russia and subsequently in other global markets, is composed of the PG-1400, PG-1500, PG-3500 and PG-3600 models and is the ideal choice for trend conscious consumers who are looking for a stylish yet slim and durable handset |
| Ericsson to License its 3G Wireless Platform U250 to NEC |
| Ericsson and NEC Corporation have signed a license agreement for U250, the latest WCDMA/GPRS platform from Ericsson Mobile Platforms. |
| KTF Selects High-Speed 3G Wireless Service in Korea |
| KTF has selected LG Electronics and Nortel to power its new ultra high-speed broadband wireless communication service throughout Korea's major metropolitan areas including Seoul. |
| 3G / HSDPA Radio Network for Cellcom |
| Cellcom, the biggest mobile operator in Israel, has selected Ericsson as sole supplier for its 3G/HSDPA radio network, confirming Ericsson's leadership in HSDPA. The rollout will begin in 2005. |
| Vodafone K.K. Unveils 903T and 803T 3G Handsets |
| Vodafone K.K. announced that from early October 2005 it will offer the Vodafone 903T 3G handset by Toshiba, the world’s first*1 mobile handset capable of network-assisted*2 GPS navigation both in Japan and abroad. |
| Ericsson Outlines its Vision for 3G Wireless Evolution |
| At the Ericsson Strategy & Technology Summit in Shanghai, Ericsson's CEO Carl-Henric Svanberg( inset ) said the growing demand for mobile content and the handset's emerging role as a media channel will pave the way for a faster deployment of 3G and HSDPA. |
| WNSRP Reduces Call Setup Time for Real-time 3G-324M Multimedia Services |
| RADVISION announced that the ITU has granted initial approval of WNSRP, a powerful new technical solution that dramatically improves call setup time in 3G-324M multimedia systems. |
| Vodafone K.K. Web Use Restriction for 3G Phones Handsets |
| Vodafone K.K. announced that on 1 October 2005 it will introduce a web use restriction function to the Vodafone live! 3G mobile internet so it can be used with greater comfort. |
| Jazelle Technology for 3G Phones |
| ARM announced that ARM Jazelle technology will be deployed in a new line of FOMA handsets by Japan’s premier mobile communications company, NTT DoCoMo, Inc. Jazelle technology will enable the creation of innovative new consumer applications. |
| 3G CDMA2000 Wireless Network Deployment for TeleCard |
| Lucent Technologies announced it completed the first phase of a third-generation (3G) CDMA2000 1X network deployment for TeleCard - a wireless local loop (WLL) operator in Pakistan. |
| 3G WCDMA Uptake Slower than Expected |
| WCDMA services are penetrating markets more slowly than analysts had first anticipated, according to the latest assessment from ABI Research. |
| Vodafone Launches Solar Charger for Mobile Phones |
| Vodafone launched a solar charger for mobile phones enabling users to recharge batteries anywhere where the sun is shining. |
| Rohde & Schwarz Supports the Development and Certification of HSDPA Mobile Phones |
| Rohde & Schwarz currently provides the majority of the validated 3G protocol test cases for HSDPA (high-speed downlink packet access) in accordance with the 3GPP TS 34.123 specification. |
| EDGE Wireless Network to Sunrise in Switzerland |
| Nokia has signed an agreement to supply a nationwide EDGE radio network to Swiss operator sunrise, enabling sunrise's customers to enjoy advanced multimedia mobile services, such as multimedia messaging and live video streaming. |
| Japanese Handwriting Technology Selected for New Motorola 3G Smartphone |
| Zi Corporation announced at PMN's Mobile User Experience (MEX) event in London that its advanced handwriting recognition solution, Decuma Japanese, is embedded in the newly launched FOMA(TM) M1000 3G smartphone. |
| Commercial EDGE Wireless Network Launches Triple |
| Two new surveys by GSA - the Global mobile Suppliers Association, underline the fundamental role of GSM/EDGE in the global market for 3G mobile services delivery. |
| 3G Video Service for Vodafone Spain |
| Through the use of PCs already equipped with webcams as a base, this new service will contribute to the acceleration of Vodafone Spain's growing 3G subscribers base take off. |
| Enhanced Call Quality for 3G Wireless Chipsets |
| QUALCOMM Incorporated announced that it has integrated sound enhancement technology onto the Company's Mobile Station Modem MSM chipsets. |
| Groundbreaking 3G SX833 Handset from Sharp |
| SmarTone-Vodafone launched another groundbreaking 3G handset from Sharp – the SX833. |
| World’s First Windows Mobile 5.0 3G-Enabled GSM / GPRS Mini-laptop Phone with Wi-Fi |
| i-mate, the specialists in Microsoft Windows Mobile devices and applications, are pleased to announce the advent of a new level in high-speed mobile experience with the launch of the i-mate JASJAR. |
| 3G UMTS Analog Gateway |
| 2N Telekomunikace has recently widened its portfolio with UMTS / 3G gateways. |
| 3G Wireless in Guatemala with EV-DO Solutions |
| Telefonica Moviles has launched its 3G mobile broadband services in Guatemala using CDMA2000 1xEV-DO technology from Nortel. |
| New 3G Wireless / Satellite DMB Phone |
| Samsung Electronics, a leading provider of mobile phones, announced the launch of its fourth satellite DMB phone (model: SCH-B250) following the release of the B100, B130 and B200. |
| T-Mobile to Ship 3G / Wi-Fi Phone |
| It can do (nearly) everything and fits in almost any pocket: the MDA Pro, available from T-Mobile Deutschland from September 1, combines innovative technology, optimal functionality and ultimate convenience in a small space. |
| Opera on M1000 3G Phone in Japan |
| Opera Software announced that their popular Web browser will come standard on the new 3G handset from NTT DoCoMo Inc., the M1000. |
| Orange Bundles 3G Wireless and Broadband in the UK |
| Orange yesterday announced that its UK mobile customers could benefit from a discounted broadband service from Wanadoo. |
| Manx Telecom HSDPA Wireless Upgrade |
| Convergent billing specialist, Cerillion Technologies, today announced it has signed a contract to provide a new mediation solution to support Manx Telecom’s launch of High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) technology. |
| 3 and Sony BMG 3G Mobile Music Partnership |
| 3, the UK's first video mobile network, today announces a partnership with Sony BMG Music Entertainment UK, the major record label, to supply full-length audio tracks directly to more than 3 million customers on the 3 network. |
| 3G Operator's New Ad is Music to the Ears |
| The magical world of music is brought to life in 3’s latest brand film, with another intriguing creative by WCRS. |
| Verizon Cuts 3G Wireless Prices |
| Building on its successful strategy to provide customers superior wireless services in the United States, Verizon Wireless today announced the expansion of two award-winning services in the New York, one developed primarily for business customers, the other for the consumer market. |
| New Wireless 3G Router for Mobile Broadband |
| D-Link, the end to end networking solutions provider for consumers and business, today announced that the D-Link Wireless 3G Mobile Router will be added to its line of award-winning customer premise products. |
| 3rd Annual Samsung 4G Wireless Forum 2005 |
| Samsung Electronics hosts the 3rd annual Samsung 4G Forum 2005 at Jeju Island, Korea, on August 29-30. Approximately 140 high-profile industry representatives from 24 countries will meet to discuss the key technologies for 4th generation mobile communications. |
| Nokia Opens Second 3G R&D Center in China |
| Nokia has established a Research and Development center for mobile infrastructure in Chengdu, the capital city of the Sichuan province in Western China. |
| T-Mobile Commercial 3G Wireless in Hungary |
| Following a customer test lasting for several months, T-Mobile launches its commercial 3G service on August 26, using the company’s third generation network covering three quarters of Budapest. By the end of the year 3G will be available in almost the whole area of Budapest |
| Sony Ericsson K608i 3G Phone Review |
| The Sony Ericsson 600 range is the generic version of this 3G handset. Operator specific handsets are currently on sale in the UK. |
| 3G Footie in Hong Kong |
| 3 Hong Kong has partnered with Audiovisual Sports S.L. to provide 3 customers with exclusive La Liga’s football video highlights during the 2005/06 season. |
| Mobile Phone Sales Rose 21 Percent in the Second Quarter of 2005 |
| Worldwide mobile phone sales totaled 190.5 million units in the second quarter of 2005, a 21.6 percent growth from the same period last year, according to Gartner, Inc. |
| 3G / IMT-2000 Services in Indonesia |
| GSA - the Global mobile Suppliers Association, has submitted its views on the frequency allocation for 3G/IMT-2000 services in Indonesia. |
| CDMA Wireless Expands by 27% Over Last Year |
| The CDMA Development Group reported today that the number of CDMA2000® (3G) subscribers grew by 17 million in Q2 2005 to reach 185.6 million worldwide. |
| Proximus Launch 3G Services for the Residential Market |
| On 15 September Proximus launches the first 3G services for the general public in Belgium. |
| Vodafone Mobile Phone Masts Pioneering Scheme |
| Seven local councils have teamed up with Vodafone to address public worries about emissions from mobile phone masts with a pioneering scheme to provide 24-hour monitoring of radio frequency fields. |
| 3's 3G Customer Base is 9.4 Million Worldwide |
| The 3 Group’s businesses have improved steadily and continue to build a quality customer base. |
| Samples of Single-chip 2G / 3G Mobile LSI |
| Renesas Technology announced it has started shipping evaluation samples of a single-chip LSI, jointly developed with NTT DoCoMo, Inc. |
| 2005 European Mobile User Survey |
| Yankee Group today revealed the results of the 2005 European Mobile User Survey. |
| Full Commercial EDGE Wireless System to BASE |
| Ericsson has been awarded a contract by Belgian operator BASE for the upgrade of the existing radio access network with EDGE technology. |
| 3G Wireless QUAD Data Card for 3 Scandinavia |
| 3 Scandinavia has chosen the GlobeTrotter 3G QUAD™ as its wireless broadband data card for the Swedish and Danish markets. |
| Orange Readies for Swiss 3G Wireless Launch |
| Orange is launching its UMTS services on 5 September 2005. |
| Complete Picture of Wireless Broadband Through 3G UMTS |
| Research and Markets has announced the addition of All IP in 3G CDMA Networks: The UMTS Infrastructure and Service Platforms for Future Mobile Systems to their offering. |
| KDDI's 3G ARPUs Increased by Nearly 40% |
| During their first quarter of offering mobile music services, SK Telecom saw more than half a million mobile music subscriptions and KDDI's 3G ARPUs increased by nearly 40% says the new Pyramid Research report, |
| AnswerFast Plus Technology to Motorola 3G Mobile Devices |
| AnswerFast™ Plus was developed in response to mobile operators’ strong desire to reduce session call set-up times. |
| Lucent Signs New 3G Wireless with Vivo |
| In regions where 1xEV-DO network coverage is not available, subscribers can access VIVO's CDMA2000 1X network using their 1xEV-DO mobile devices. |
| Three New Services to Be Released for 3G Mobile Phones in Japan |
| Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ, NASDAQ: IIJI), one of Japan's leading Internet-access and comprehensive network solutions providers, |
| Nokia Seizes Number One Position in Global 3G Wireless Phone Market |
| According to the latest research from Strategy Analytics, a total of 9 million WCDMA (3G) phones were shipped worldwide during the second quarter of 2005 (April to June). |
| Test Mobile Handsets for Real-world Noise Conditions |
| To test mobile handsets for real-world noise conditions, Aeroflex is now including an AWGN (Additive White Gaussian Noise) source with its IQCreator software. |
| Planet EV 3G WCDMA Software Suite Reseller Agreement |
| "We're excited to partner with an established leader like LS telcom to improve our route to market," said Kevin Hankins, head of Marconi's Wireless Business Unit. |
| Users Confused Over Wi-Fi, 3G and GPRS / Wi-Fi |
| The survey also found that most users of Wi-Fi use it at public hotspots, with wireline broadband connections still the most popular connection at home. |
| Customers Nominate Big Brother as Top 3G Wireless TV |
| 3, the UK’s first video mobile network, shows the power of 3G mobile technology in driving trends in new media through its Big Brother TV service. |
| 3 Hong Kong Launches 3G Sony Ericsson K608i Mobile Phone |
| 3’s strongest network coverage will be featured in the latest TV commercial “Coverage”, which is scheduled to premiere tonight. The new commercial is set to spark a new wave of interest in 3G mobile communication. |
| First SKY Branded PCS Wireless Phone |
| Pantech has just unveiled its first SKY branded PCS camera phones targeting sophisticated users in the premium market. |
| First RF Test System for Four GSM and Four 3G Wireless Bands |
| Rohde & Schwarz has expanded its RF Conformance Test System R&S TS8950 by WCDMA test cases for the FDDV and FDDVI (Frequency Division Duplex) frequency bands. |
| 3G Wireless Infrastructure Sales Slowing |
| For the first half of 2005, growth in the WCDMA market slowed to 13 percent over the same period in 2004. |
| 3G Wireless Licence in Finland to End |
| Tele2 AB, ("Tele2") announced that, based on the current competitive and regulatory environment in Finland, it has decided to discontinue its operations in Finland. |
| Samsung Unveils Symbian-based Smartphones in Europe |
| Samsung Electronics announced the launch of the company's first Symbian OS-based smartphones (model: SGH-D720 / SGH-D730) for the European market. |
| CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Rev. A Enables a New Generation of Wireless Networks |
| “The next phase in the evolution of wireless services is the migration to IP-based networks and towards ubiquitous access and service integration,” said Perry LaForge, executive director of the CDG. |
| CDMA2000 Wireless 1xEV-DO Revision A Trial |
| Verizon Wireless and Lucent Technologies announced the completion of the wireless industry's first, live, over-the-air calls using CDMA2000® 1xEV-DO Revision A technology. |
| Samsung Z140V Vodafone live! 3G UMTS Phone |
| Despite its compactness and low weight, the fourth Vodafone live! UMTS phone from Samsung - the new Samsung Z140V - is a genuine top performer. |
| T-Mobile 3G Wireless Datacard Hits UK Shops |
| T-Mobile UK announced the availability of its latest data card at high-street stores nationwide and online, and also announces four new simple, clear and competitive tariffs for anytime, anywhere access to information for laptop users in the UK. |
| Talpa Best Watched on Vodafone live! with 3G |
| Large numbers of Vodafone customers watched the opening night of the new TV station Talpa on their Vodafone live! UMTS handsets last Saturday. The evening-long programme was offered in full via live TV from Vodafone. |
| Vodafone KK V302SH Ferrari Mobile Phone |
| Vodafone K.K. announces that on 19 August 2005 it will commence nationwide sales of the V302SH PDC (2G) handset by Sharp. In addition, a special V302SH Ferrari Edition model customised with the Ferrari logo and colours will be available nationwide from 9 September. |
| Kamera Launches Mobile Sports TV |
| The mobile TV distributor Kamera has signed a deal with the leading Swedish Sports TV channel SPORT-Expressen, for mobile distribution of their daily sports news to customers in Sweden. |
| 3G Wireless Lift-off for Telstra |
| Telstra unveiled its latest high-speed mobile service offering which will give customers a range of new video features and the widest choice of Australian information and entertainment content. |
| 3G W-CDMA / UMTS Network for 3 Ireland |
| Siemens Communications and its third generation (3G) partner NEC Corporation (NEC), announced that they are assisting Hutchison 3G Ireland (trading as "3 Ireland") in deploying its W-CDMA/UMTS 3G network. |