3G Press Archive September 2003

 

The last few months press releases are listed here, all others archived at 3G Search.

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Majority Of European 3G Operators Deploy Actix
Actix announced that the majority of the wireless operators across Europe to have launched pre-commercial or commercial UMTS 3G Networks...
China Will Benefit From Timely 3G Licensing
The UMTS Forum urged China's national administrations to give clear messages to the mobile industry by progressing its 3G licensing process.
New BenQ Smartphone OMAP
New BenQ Smartphone Will Include a Texas Instruments OMAP™ Processor and GSM/GPRS Wireless Technology
Motorola i.MX21 Applications Processor
Hantro’s 4350 hardware video codec enables simultaneous encode and decode CIF resolution video at up to 30 frames per second on Motorola’s i.MX21 applications processor.
3 Magic Multimedia Phones
The Panasonic G60, the LG VX6000 and the Motorola E365 are the latest multimedia handsets that form part of the magic4 enabled portfolio of products
GPRS Phone For Middle East
LG has created a buzz in the mobile phone industry after developing a device that especially caters ...
New 3G Base Station
The RBS 1140 is yet another example of our commitment to helping operators offer cost-effective 3G services...
New Desktop Mobile
Burnside Telecom announced a new desktop cellular terminal that provides phone, SMS text, internet/email communications on any GSM/GPRS network.
3G MPEG-4 Deployment
SK Telcom is adopting aacPlus and plans to deploy the codec (Coder – Decoder) into its 3G content service offerings.
3G "Ready To Go" Wireless Platform
Following extensive in-house testing, Willtek selected the PC101 picoArray device as an enabling technology in its next generation 3G test equipment.
European GSM Oerators Need EDGE Wireless
Most GSM operators will deploy EDGE to deliver the best user experience of advanced mobile data services.
Asia's First Commercial EDGE Network
Mobile customers in Hong Kong will now be able to enjoy data applications at a faster data transfer rate when using an EDGE capable device.
Sharp GX20 Mobile Phone
With a screen resolution of 240 x 320 points, the Vodafone live! Sharp GX20 mobile phone takes Vodafone's customers to a mobile world of greater contrast and sharpness in colour
3G Jackass
MTV videos will now be available on video mobiles, thanks to an agreement between MTV Networks Europe and 3, the video mobile network.
Camera Phones Get Hand-Written Messages
Paris-based start-up Realeyes3D announced at the DEMOmobile 2003 conference in San Diego two new messaging applications.
WWAN Broadband Trials
KT Corp and Navini Networks announced the successful completion of the first phase of a technical field trial testing the ability to retain a wide-area wireless broadband
3G Cluster
Popwire announced the shipment of Cluster Framework, the latest member of their Media Coding suite, to 3 Sweden,
3G Carriers Convert Broadcast Video
When leading 3G wireless providers need to rapidly deliver time-sensitive video content to subscribers
3G Base Stations Shrinking
The development of micro base stations for the 3G network that are up to 1/30th the size of conventional base stations ...
New Samsung Mobile Phones
These terminals pack more computing power than laptops a decade ago, with the power of integrated high-speed wireless communication.
3G Phone Forever
3, the Mobile Video Company of the Italian market, launches Tua, the first prepaid offer that includes a videophone. Forever.
New GSM Wireless Handset
Primus Telecoms has unveiled the first model in its new portfolio of own-brand mobile phones for the European market.
10 Million CDMA2000 1X 3G Users
The 10 millionth mobile user was registered on KDDI’s Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA)2000 1X voice and data network.
3G WCDMA Mobile Platform
Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) protocol stack technology, a component of InterDigital's complete WCDMA solution, will be utilized by Infineon Technologies
3G Via Satellite Network
Inmarsat BGAN will be the first 3G service via satellite and will provide high-speed data access virtually anywhere in the world
3G Network Cost Down
Tellabs has launched a new end-to-end network management system designed to cut the cost of deploying 3G wireless networks
EGPRS and AMR Orders
eroflex Incorporated announced that its Racal Instruments Wireless Solutions Group (WSG) received orders from three separate U.S. companies worth $1.8 million.
3G International Video Calls
NTT DoCoMo, Inc. announced today that a new service starting October 1, 2003 will enable third-generation videophones to make international videophone calls and 64 Kbps transmissions to the United Kingdom
3G Happy Time
On its 3G Vodafone Global Standard service, J-PHONE will lower videotelephony charges to the same level as voice calls.
3G : WCDMA vs. CDMA2000 1X EV-DO
The next generation of the CDMA-family, CDMA2000 1X EV-DO, has caught on much faster than the next iteration in the GSM-family, WCDMA.
3G CDMA2000 1X EV-DO Contract
Ericsson has signed a turnkey, sole supplier contract to deploy a nationwide CDMA2000 1X EV-DO
i-mode for UK
3 UK is currently considering to launch i-mode in the UK, possibly before the end of 2004.
Successful 3G W-CDMA Tests
These successful tests demonstrate that Lucent's W-CDMA systems meet Chinese operators' requirements for multi-vendor compatibility
Orange 3G Launch Dates
The Orange 3G network is well advanced in the UK and France. It is anticipated that full commercial trials of Orange 3G services will begin later this year...
3G WCDMA Joint Force
Infineon Technologies and Huawei Technologies announced at a signing ceremony in Beijing that they will join forces to offer a competitive WCDMA mobile phone platform.
3G Takes Euro Football
Football fans from the UK will be able to watch video highlights of the UEFA Champions League on their 3 video mobiles.
1 Million 3G Subscribers
SK Telecom successfully launched the world's first 3rd generation mobile service based on CDMA 2000 1x EV-DO network ...
3G World Congress Gears Up
Many of the world's leading wireless executives will participate in this year's event. Confirmed speakers include Tadashi Onodera, president, KDDI Corporation; Dr. Irwin Jacobs,
3 Select Gemplus for 3G USIM
Gemplus International announces its selection by Hutchison 3G Austria ("3"), the first purely mobile multimedia provider
New Motorola Smartphone
The Motorola MPx200 is expected to be available next month from Orange in Europe and from other distributors throughout Europe and Hong Kong.
Breakthrough 3G WCDMA Power Amp
kyworks Solutions announced a pair of wideband code division multiple access (WCDMA) power amplifier (PA) modules
Full Deployment of Mobile Media Services
Emblaze Ltd announced that it has been selected by Optimus, Portugal's fastest growing mobile phone operator
New Type 3G FOMA Terminal
The first data-card type terminal capable of high-speed packet transmission in both the uplink and downlink at a maximum rate of 384 kbps.
EDGE Single-chip Intel Processor
Intel Corporation announced the industry's first single-chip processor for cellular phones using Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution (EDGE) wireless networks.
Justifying the Move to 3G
The fact that for many operators, the move to 3G is NOT an obvious one.
New 3 3G Prices
It is the high capacity on the 3G networks that enables our customers to enjoy mobile video services but also low prices on voice communications, says Chris Bannister
14 Mbps 3G ( 3.5G )
HSDPA, also referred to "3.5G", is a packet-based mode for WCDMA Release 5 which increases data rates to up to 14Mbit/s
1900 MHz 3G Power Amp
This RF power amplifier product is utilized in iBTS W-CDMA base station, which is among the first commercial W-CDMA base stations in North America
New NEC 3G Platform
The packet core node which can handle large-volume IP packet transmission applications such as video streaming and GPS services in 3G services.
The No 1 Reason For 3G
The Number One reason mobile phone subscribers will upgrade to third generation wireless services is to download, stream, and swap short videos.
CDMA2000 Leads 3G Field
With more than 300 percent annual subscriber growth, CDMA2000 represents the most efficient and successful evolution for 3G
3G Motorola A920 Competition
3 UK announced the launch of a competition inviting developers to submit applications to run on its new video mobile, the Motorola A920.
Wireless Operators Get More Control
Once the brand is effectively placed on the handset control shouldn't stop there - to keep the experience fresh and exciting updates need to be made
3GPP IMS Push to Talk
Push to talk over Cellular (PoC) specification based on the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) as defined by 3GPP
3G UMTS Chipset for LG Handsets
MSM6250 chipsets will enable LGE to develop cost-effective handsets that support feature-rich applications at 3G data speeds, creating an enhanced level of choice for consumers in Europe
New LG Camera Phone
LG Mobile Phones and Verizon Wireless announced today the availability of the LG VX6000, a top-of-the-line wireless handset with an embedded camera
3G Java SIM Cards
Schlumberger Smart Cards and Terminals announced the world's first commercial launch of its 128K USIMERA (Java) SIM card with one of Asia's leading mobile operator, Globe Telecom.
3G Pub Crawl
Video mobile network 3 has launched the most comprehensive guide to restaurants, pubs and bars ever available on a mobile phone.
Mobile Stock Trading Service
SK Telecom announced the launch of 'Mobile Trading System' (MTS Service) that lets customers access a wide range of stock information,
Software Solution for GPRS Camera Phones
Sending MMS pictures with today’s GPRS camera phones can take up to 40 seconds for a 10KByte picture size.
Sony Ericsson 3G Phone For UK
Various sources have reported that the Sony Ericsson 3G Z1010 will be in the shops in the UK in January, 2004.
Vodafone Exclusive 3G Phone Deal
Vodafone Group Plc said on Monday it planned to sign exclusive supplier deals for a new generation of 3G phones
100,000 3G Customers
I am very satisfied with these results. It shows that our summer promotion, which has now been running for a full two months, has been completely effective despite the summer holidays
CNN for i-mode Wireless
CNNlive is a downloadable Java application that gives i-mode customers easy to use access to the top 10 stories from CNN.com international edition.
3G Customer Trial Focus
Singapore Telecoms announced that at least 100 of its mobile customers will be able to enjoy selected 3G services for free in a month-long trial
3G UMTS Will Be Adopted
The study points out that the UMTS air-interface is more efficient than are the GSM-GPRS and EDGE interfaces, in particular for mixed voice and data.
Siemens Phone Exclusive
MMS mobile with large colour display and integrated camera. Device optimized to highlight T-Mobile brand
New Sony Ericsson GSM / GPRS Phone
n conjunction with Sony Dreamworld in Paris, France, Sony Ericsson announced the T230 GSM/GPRS mobile phone...
3G Phone Forecast Good
A new forecast says handset sales will enjoy 8% year-over-year growth in 2004 as shipments of 2.5G and 3G mobile phones accelerate worldwide.
3G Goes Yu Yu
With the change, customers will also receive Yu Yu Call discounts when using FOMA videophone, M-stage V-Live™ video streaming
WiMAX and 3G are Poised to Deliver
To satisfy consumer and enterprise demand for wireless data, carriers will continue to deploy traditional cellular networks in the form of GPRS/ WCDMA and CDMA2000-based networks.
Wireless Handset Must Have Features
Wireless subscribers ranked photo messaging and push-to-talk as the most desired handset features, according to a consumer survey recently conducted by Zelos Group.
3G Motorola A920 Lock Down
Hutchison 3G UK Holdings Ltd has locked down the new Motorola-built smart phone for its "3" service, seemingly in an effort to stop the device being used for nefarious purposes.
3G Motorola A920 Opera
Opera Software today announced that Opera is included in Motorola's new phone for UMTS networks: the Motorola A920.
GSM Gains Significant Network Capacity
SM continues to evolve as one of the most advanced mobile technologies in the world incorporating sophisticated technical enhancements such as Single Antenna Interference Cancellation
US$1 Billion 3G Network Contract
erizon Wireless has signed a multi-year agreement with Nortel Networks estimated to be worth US$1 billion for wireless 3G infrastructure technology
3G Full Service Area
NTT DoCoMo the service area for DoCoMo's third-generation (3G) mobile phones will cover 99% of the population in the Kanto-Koshinetsu region
3G Health Monitoring
MobiHealth targets the introduction of new mobile value-added services in the area of health based on 2.5 and 3 G technologies
3GPP Pilot Platform Trial
The pilot platform is based on standards published by the 3G Partnership Project (3GPP) and offers the operators an infrastructure for a wide spread of applications
3 Awarded 3G Licence
3 brings a strong mobile video communication offering to the Norwegian market. We have started providing services in Sweden and will soon do so also in Denmark
SK Telecom to Build 3G System
The deployment of the GGSN and the SGSN - SGSN is jointly developed with Samsung - is the first for both products. Live trials have already started on the SK Telecom network.
AirAccess 3G WCDMA Emulator
The AirAccess WCDMA system allows network operators and mobile device manufacturers to verify the performance and interoperability of WCDMA User Equipment
Streamed Wireless Video Services
In order to obtain access to the streamed mobile video content, Jamba users [with 2.5G/GPRS Symbian phones] need to install an Oplayer on their mobile phone.
Streaming-Multimedia Over 3G Networks
IMTC has announced the first interoperability tests over a live 3G network of real time multimedia delivery
3G Smartphone Software Battle
MIZI Research appears to be taking on the largest players in the emerging third-generation smartphone software market with an integrated solution
New CDMA1x Nokia for China
In a groundbreaking move, today Nokia introduced the Nokia 2280, its first CDMA phone in China. The phone was launched at the signing ceremony of an agreement between Nokia, China Unicom and China Putian
ROHC Over Wireless Links
Investigation of compression gain and QoS impacts of ROHC over wireless links. Using acticom's ROHC product leads to bandwidth savings and simultaneously to an improved quality of service.
More Games for BREW Wireless
Over the coming months, Macrospace will be developing a wide range of its popular games for the BREW platform, giving gamers in North America
Mobile Video Entertainment Service
Mobile content provider Flix will launch the world's first network independent video service delivering multi-channel video entertainment to mobile phone users.
In-Building-Testing CDMA2000-1X
Seven.Five(TM) for 1X, from COMARCO Wireless Test Solutions, satisfies the need for a comprehensive test system for the advanced North American CDMA2000-1X cellular environment.
Smallest Megapixel Camera Phone Module
Sharp Corporation announces the development of the smallest and the thinnest CCD megapixel camera module.
New Samsung Phones On Show
SAMSUNG Electronics’ new line of GSM wireless handsets, SGH-E700, SGH-X600, and SGH-X100 made their debut in Frankfurt.
USD 100 Million TD-SCDMA Investment
Siemens Mobile and Huawei Technologies Ltd announced, that they will join forces to promote the upcoming mobile communication standard TD-SCDMA.
3G Motorola A920 Handset
Motorola and 3, the video mobile network, announced the arrival of their most advanced handset to date - the Motorola A920.
China's Global 3G Leadership
Alcatel announced that R&D in 3G will constitute a significant portion of the 100 million US dollar R&D investment in China this year.
Test Systems For TD-SCDMA Wireless
Like Siemens, PRISMA Engineering is confident in the success of the TD-SCDMA standard, which will soon be deployed in China.
3G 1xEV-DO 3Mpbs Call
Nokia announced that the world's first cdma2000® 1xEV-DV high-speed packet data phone call was completed at Nokia's CDMA product creation center in San Diego.
3G 1xEV-DO Field Test Tool
Asia Pacific Broadband Wireless has chosen Tektronix' NetTek field tool for operation and maintenance of its Code Division Multiple Access 1x Evolution-Data Optimized (cdma2000 1xEV-DO) networks.
Telefonica's 3G UMTS Frequencies
As Telefonica Moviles ponders what to do with the pan-European 3G licence albatross around its neck, a number of mobile operators are showing an interest in the unwanted UMTS frequencies in Austria.
Handover from 3G WCDMA (UMTS) to GSM/GPRS
QUALCOMM Incorporated announced successful WCDMA (UMTS) field trials in operators' networks in Asia, Europe and North America
3G Call-Flow Visability
RADCOM Ltd introduced a family of CDMA2000 Consultants to provide wireless vendors and operators with complete call-flow visibility on CDMA2000 1x and 1x-EV-DO networks
New 3G RAM Announced
Latest in FCRAM Family Designed for 3G Mobile Phones. Fujitsu has introduced a new 128Mbit mobile FCRAM device ..
3G TD-SCDMA Laboratory for China
TD-SCDMA is a Chinese third generation (3G) wireless technology combining the advantages of CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) and GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications).
Order For 3G WCDMA
This is for delivery of base station synchronization modules to support the first deployment phase of a WCDMA network by SK Telecom.
4G Research Center for Beijing
NTT DoCoMo announced that it will establish DoCoMo Laboratories Beijing to research and promote fourth-generation (4G) and beyond.
Storage for 3G CDMA Devices
These applications and chipset solutions will further drive the adoption of removable storage media on next- generation 3G CDMA wireless products.
New Revenue to Offset 3G Start-up Losses
Hutchison Whampoa plans to list its mobile operations in India and its fixed-line phone business in Hong Kong, possibly next year.
New LCD Display For 3G Phones
Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands, introduced the latest addition to its line up of active matrix liquid crystal displays
First EDGE Videophone For ASIA Pacific
CSL has begun to offer the Nokia 6220 phone, the first EDGE-enabled videophone available in Asia Pacific.
3G Melody Call
The service is the first in Japan that enables subscribers to set approx. 15 seconds of music and voice content as ring tones heard by the incoming caller
3G Subscriptions Approach 10 Million
Furthermore the 3G service (CDMA2000 1x) that was launched in April 2002, provides a fast mobile Internet access environment underpinned by high-speed data communications.
3G Info-Cop
Info-Cop is affordable overlay software that provides real-time access to local, state and federal crime databases for faster and more accurate law enforcement and emergency response.
3G Start Up Costs Knock Profits
The Hutchison Group’s unaudited profit attributable to shareholders for the half year amounted to HK$6,067 million, a 2% increase
3G Ready For Take Off
3 promotion has created another amusing gimmick. At the Departures Hall of the Airport, a series of 3 advertising billboards