3G Features April 2003
The call is fully compliant to 3GPP standards and test cases as an end-to-end WCDMA FDD voice call.
WiseBand announced the introduction of Wise-DPD, a breakthrough linearization technology for multi-carrier power amplifiers (MCPA) for UMTS/CDMA2000 base-stations.
Nokia announced its contribution to CDMA as its proposal for standardizing a CDMA2000 wideband speech codec was selected by 3GPP2.
Surging data processing demands caused by complex and volume of billing for 3G and GPRS services will increase 3 fold.
The A5305K comes in a stylish, innovative design, providing a new feel for users. The main display side slides back and forth and can swivel 180 degrees.
NTT DoCoMo announced that they will launch V-Live™ service for videophones. M-Stage V-Live is a video streaming service that enables users to download or stream a variety of live content.
NTT DoCoMo that will invest in the development of 3G phones being manufactured by Sharp Corporation.
Hutchison Whampoa and NTT DoCoMo announced an agreement to co-operate in the development and promotion of 3G mobile multimedia.
Agilent Technologies introduced the industry's first 1xEV-DV (1x evolution -- data and voice) testing solution for designers of dual-mode chipsets for 1xEV-DV and cdma2000 3G technologies.
3G terminals to be available in selected A1 Shops - Data transmission and video streaming up to 384 kbit/s - Cost of video via mobile phone at 50 cents per clip.
Adult community services, such as those recently announced will ramp up quickly, boosted by the growth of the camera and videophone markets.
The conference provides a networking forum for attendees dedicated to sharing knowledge and expert resources on QUALCOMM's BREW platform.
Continuous evolution of industry standards in the wireless communication market have impelled the development of modular and upgradable test devices.
Dr Zygmunt ( Switkowski, CEO of Telstra Corp is reported to be not concerned about last week's 3G launch in Australia by Hutchison Telecom - branded as 3 Australia.
KDDI and Motorola jointly celebrated a significant industry milestone on April 8, 2003, when the seven millionth mobile subscriber was registered on KDDI’s 3G CDMA 2000 1X.
Bandai Networks and HI Corp announced tthat the companies will supply three 3D games to Vodafone Group for its consumer service, Vodafone live!, with distribution beginning at the end of April.
Satellite videophones, developed in the UK, are bringing a new dimension to reporting on the battlefield in Iraq.
UbiNetics, is supplying NTT DoCoMo, Inc. with mobile simulators for the testing and evaluation of its experimental High-Speed Downlink Packet Access ( HSDPA ) system.
Class Editori has teamed up with Ustream.it to create Cfn/CnbcMobile, the first financial-news TV channel in Italy whose broadcasts can be viewed via mobile telephone..
Hutchison Telecoms launched 3 - Australia's first, live, person-to-person mobile, video calling and entertainment service.
Under the terms of the agreement, Amplefuture will also provide an MMS service for msn.co.uk, which will allow customers to download colour content, i.e. picture messages and screensavers.
The M5 can be adapted for entertainment and gaming. It features a large 65,000 colour screen, a powerful 144Mhz processor and four programmable soft keys and micro-joystick
Hutchison 3G ( Australia ) will launch 3G in Sydney and Melbourne this week after laying out A$3 Billion.
The NGN combines three networks (public switched telephone network, Internet and wireless) into a unification of communications networks.
Consumers in North America interested in ordering the special mobile phone can visit their Harley-Davidson dealer to purchase.
The CDMA Development Group (CDG) announced that it co-hosted a seminar in San Jose, Costa Rica, that showcased the CDMA2000(R) family of standards and their capabilities.
Celeritek announced the availability of four new 3mm x 3mm x 1mm power amplifier modules using Passive-Free Technology (PFT)™ for use in code division multiple access (CDMA) wireless handsets and other hand-held systems. 
Hutchison 3G has reduced the price of its 3G handsets and extended the introductory 50% discount offer by another month which will now terminate at end of April..
KDDI and its sister company Okinawa Cellular has hit 7 million 3G mobile phone subscribers this month.
Wavecom SA announced that it will supply TCL Mobile with the core wireless technology for TCL's S320 and S500 mobile telephones, which will be the focus of an important marketing campaign.
Five leading mobile operators announced that they have teamed up to form the Asia Mobility Initiative (AMI), Asia's first initiative which aims to enhance mobile users' experience.
Siemens Mobile sees its position as a leading global mobile communication supplier confirmed with almost 12 percent market share.
Tektronix announced a multi-unit sale of its protocol testers to Taiwan Cellular, Taiwan's largest network operator, for use in networks across Taiwan.
Live Wireless Financial Data for PDAs
ADVFN, the UK's number one stocks and shares Web site, is providing live stocks and shares information to investors on the move. The first advertiser of this new service is Intel.
All four of the 3G licence holders in Sweden has applied for a 2 or 3 year delay to the full rollout of 3G in Sweden.
The multimedia composer and transaction engine combined with the billing platform, enabled mBill to integrate the SMS chat application with a multimedia component.
DTAC announced cooperation with world’s leader in mobile Nokia to strengthen its position as the leading wireless data provider.
Today marks the 30th anniversary of the first public telephone call placed on a portable cellular phone.
Centennial Dominicana's deployment of CDMA2000 1X places them in a strategic position within the telecoms industry in the Dominican Republic.
Samsung To Offer TTI Telecom's Netrac Wireless Solution as Part of its Wireless Product Offerings; Partnership Leverages Samsung's Dominant Presence in the CDMA Marketplace to Open New Opportunities for TTI Telecom.
Alcatel announced the signature of a contract with tele.ring, the Austrian fixed and mobile network operator, for the supply of a 3G/UMTS network..
Mobeon can now supply support for enabling synchronisation not just for the future '3G telephones', but also for many of the telephones and PDAs currently on the market.
The fast-growing data processing and storage needs of camera and multimedia functions in 2.5 and 3G mobile phones require not just more memory bits and bytes,
Hiitachi and Nextreaming Corporation, a Korean mobile provider, agreed to co-develop and market a solution to Korean handset makers.
3, after the hit of the Top 3 promotion, totaling 140 thousand reservations, presents two new tariffs: the rechargeable "3 CINQUANTA".
Panasonic unveiled the X70 mobile phone, its new stylish clamshell camera phone for Shipments for the European market are scheduled to begin this autumn.
Customers of Sonera can now watch videos with his mobile phone, if user has got a phone that supports moving image..
Sha-mail subscribers increased by 1 million in approximately two months, bringing the number of Sha-mail users to approximately 65% of J-PHONE’s total subscriber base.
Separate from our CDMA phone, we have been developing a GSM phone for various markets globally. ETSI's approval of Hop-On's application for membership gives us the opportunity to work more closely with other member companies.
Samsung releases the new SGH-Z100, 3G UMTS mobile phone,the most advanced technology with GPRS Class 8,, MMS and Java.
NTT DoCoMo, announced that it will begin marketing the world's first commercial wristwatch-style mobile phone.
Motorola revealed two new additions to the company’s growing 2003 mobile experience portfolio -- the Motorola E310 and V810.
National Semiconductor announced the world's first family of integrated circuits that combine PLL and VCO functions in a single chip for CDMA mobile handsets.
 
3G Features April 2003
IN-FUSIO announced that it has secured the licence for COMEDY CENTRAL's hit animated series, South Park.
The solution also translates between a variety of video signaling protocols to integrate WM end points into emerging 3G video phones (3G-324M).
An alliance has been formed between Samsung Electronics and Nokia to nurture a standard for 4G. The year being branded for a full 4G trial to kick off in the Far East is 2007.
Hutchison Whampoa confirmed Friday it fund the shortfall in Hutchison 3G's UK operation as KPN Mobile refuse to provide the funds.
J-PHONE announced it will launch the J-SH53 by Sharp, which comes with a built-in CCD mobile camera capable of photographing 1 million pixels.
Symbian OS™ has been seamlessly integrated into Motorola's i.Smart reference design for consumer-driven GPRS products operating on the i.250 2.5G platform and its i.300 Innovative Convergence™ platform for 3G networks.
Innovics Wireless announced that the first device in a range of diversity-equipped baseband processing solutions for 3G wireless systems, is now shipping
NTT DoCoMo announced that after careful consideration of the necessity of a funding request they will meet H3G UK's request for a shareholder loan of £200 million.
O2 is about to conduct a mobile video trial with its customers using its existing mobile data network to help create a mobile video service planned for launch later this year.
NEC and Siemens Information and Communication Mobile (Siemens mobile) have completed the first phase of Europe’s first commercial 3G radio network.
NTT DoCoMo announced an agreement with Singapore Telecom Mobile Pte Ltd (SingTel Mobile) to collaborate in relation to the field of 3G mobile multimedia services based on W-CDMA technology.
Imagine being able to personalise your mobile phone or PDA to complement your wardrobe. Consumers around the world will be able to do just that, thanks to the
Pictos Technologies announced that VGA complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) camera phone module technology as an accessory to its A830 handset.
Twelve people died in Hong Kong on Saturday alone from Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, or SARS virus. This was a record for a single day, and officials said the disease threatened to become its biggest crisis ...
The European Mobile Telephony Standard GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is the Unchallenged World Leader. According to a new study by Merill Lynch
The MMC line supports high storage capacity and rapid transmission of still photos and moving pictures, which are now essential features of top-
Nokia signed an agreement to supply Telestet's WCDMA 3G network in Greece. Deliveries have commenced withboth 3G core and radio-access network equipment.
3G mobile devices and services are being developed rapidly at the moment. A research report from the National Consumer Research Centre looks for meaningful situations to watch mobile videos.
The new, easy-to-operate mobile phone features a one-touch GPS button that lets users quickly pinpoint their location, within a radius of 50 meters, and download area maps and information.
Ericsson announced that the company has conducted 2.1GHz CDMA2000 voice and data calls on its CDMA2000 1xEV-DV ready infrastructure equipment.
NEC unveiled the NEC e606, one of Australia's first 3G mobile handsets and the first and only model to offer mobile video calling. The e606 is being marketed by Hutchison Telecoms, under the first global 3G service.
Download Platforms to Drive $7 Billion Wireless Games Opportunity. This report advises wireless operators to leverage their billing assets in order to develop games download strategies and maximize gaming returns.
The GSM Association welcomed the announcement by Anatel reaffirming its decision to maintain 1.9GHz frequency band for third generation use.
Huawei Technologies announced that it has successfully made the global first R4-based long-distance VoIP call between Beijing and Shenzhen with its WCDMA gear.
GSM-R is a new standard for wireless rail telecommunications endorsed by the International Union of Railways (UIC) based on the tried and tested GSM standard
O2 is about to conduct a mobile video trial with its customers using its existing mobile data network to help create a mobile video service planned for launch later this year.
To their disappointment, some operators now find it nearly impossible to recover their investments and most have delayed their plans to deploy 3G, according to a new study by research firm Allied Business Intelligence (ABI).
The WLAN industry will continue to experience stellar growth as deployments in several key markets take place," predicts Edward A. Rerisi, ABI Director of Research.
Novatel Wireless and Sprint announced availability of MobileScape, designed for business critical transactions in the mobile workforce technology market.  
Openet Telecom announced that Edge Wireless will deploy Fusion Works Mediation, Openet's convergent mediation platform, to support the rollout of new 2.5G and 3G services to its subscriber base.
See it, feel it, hear it. With 3D stereo sound, built-in VGA camera, vibration capabilities, unique disco lights, color screen and the ability to create your own musical ring tunes.
NTT DoCoMo unveiled its new phones. Each 505i model comes with a camera, infrared port and external memory slot. DoCoMo expects to introduce the models one by one beginning in mid-May..
New research on the UK wireless market launched today by Wireless World Forum shows that total revenue for data services will increase by 75% between 2002 and 2004 to €4 billion.
Visa International, Nippon Shinpan, OMC Card and AEON Credit announced the start of a pilot program, together with NTT DoCoMo to test a service for making credit card payments.
The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, or SARS virus outbreak has forced the event organizers of the TD-SCDMA conference in Beijing this week to cancel.
LG will launch a rotational camera-fitted GPRS phone on the Italian market, the largest in Europe. The camera phone model is fitted with 65,000 -color TFD-LCD and 40 poly and intended for export to Europe.
The PA-Manager allows operators to enforce the priority access policy at cell level without compromising Quality-of-User Experience (QoE).
New statistics released by EMC indicate that GPRS subscriptions continue to grow quarter on quarter although still accounting for less than 1% of the world's GSM subscriber base.
The leading Thai mobile operator Advanced Info Service PCL (AIS) has chosen Siemens Information and Communication Mobile (Siemens mobile) to equip its GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) network.
3 UK has entered into an agreement with 2dayuk, the multimedia arm of the UK's leading news agencies, to provide regional news content for its 3G mobile services.
Private Media Group , a leader in quality adult entertainment products, services and content, is pleased to announce the launch of adult content and services in the United States for mobile phone users.
In step with its previously announced timing, Hutchison Telecommunications (Australia) Limited (Hutchison) today announced it is proceeding with final testing of its third generation (3G) handsets and network infrastructure.
Synergenix Interactive announced it has tailored its mophun™ mobile gaming solution to the OMAP platform from Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI).
BT Broadcast and Forbidden Technologies have reached an agreement to trial a new generation of video streaming services to mobile phone users over existing GPRS and 3G networks.
Sending an MMS will now be as easy and intuitive as sending a text. Furthermore, from April 1st 2003, O2 customers can get half price media messages.
BenQ Co sees the potential for sales of US$30 million (about 1.3 billion baht) in its first year of operations in Thailand's burgeoning market.
ARPU in Western Europe in 2002 averaged EUR31 per user per month; the number of active subscribers is forecast to grow just 5% in 2003 to 309 million.
Of the one million Vodafone live! customers, Germany now has over 375,000, Italy 190,000 and the UK 220,000. Vodafone also has an additional 420,000
The SGH-P400, with a rotating screen, allows users to talk, take and send pictures or data quickly and easily with the convenience of a rotating viewfinder.
Cramer Systems announced its inventory management and provisioning automation software has been deployed into production at Monet Mobile.
Finding a Clear Path to Wireless Data Revenue with Downloadable Applications, finds that while critical pieces of the wireless data value chain continue to fall into place, the market remains immature and fragmented.