3G Features December 2003
The Heads of Agreement cover a supply contract outlining principal terms of equipment supply, and facilities for the financing of SUNDAY's 3G network
The i519 is the first embedded Linux device running Voice Signal's VAP application.
The fgMIM is an open toolbox which enables manufacturers to mix and match own or third party software blocks.
The company scored a notable success in December 2001 when it became the first telecommunications operator in Europe to switch on a live 3G network.
The two companies will work together, to both develop existing services and to introduce a range of new services based on GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) and 3G (third generation) mobile technology.
Vanu Software on HP Standards-Based Platforms Enables Mobile Operators to Add Support for Different Wireless Network Standards at Minimal Cost and Risk
TD-SCDMA has gained significant support in China where the Ministry of Information Industry has made it mandatory
Mobitel have become this week , one of the first mobile operators in the world and the only Slovene one to introduce the precommercial use of UMTS
WFI Business Solutions, based in Guildford, UK is pleased to announce availability of the latest version of its Access Network Optimisation Service.
In a recent readers' choice poll two early 3G models did not do well. The prize of ugliest gadget went to
Macrospace, the market leader in wireless gaming and wireless gaming solutions, today announced the launch of its first dedicated games channel for i-mode subscribers across Europe.
PacketVideo Japan have announced that its wireless multimedia technology has been embedded in NEC's latest "616" mobile handset to support RTP/RTSP streaming.
ORGA Test Systems GmbH, the world's leading supplier of test equipment for (U)SIM interfaces announces the launch of IT¨ SIM and USIM Application Toolkit Editor
O2's 3G network coverage extends to more than 35% of the population and covers major urban centres such
With operators faced by major uncertainties over services and technology choices, scenario planning and 'market-making' strategies are now critical
Tecnomen has been selected by LuXcommunications S.A., Luxemburg’s newest mobile operator, to provide its Multimedia Messaging Service Centre ( MMSC ).
In this 3G expansion contract, Ericsson is delivering a fully integrated GSM-GPRS-WCDMA solution that ensures all Far EasTone's customers a seamless evolution from 2G to 3G.
Swedish development company Blazar has chosen Adax signalling communication controllers and software for Solver, its testing tool for 2.5G and 3G wireless equipment.
The UMTS Forum and 3G Americas today joined forces to provide a New York City audience with a global picture of the evolution of GSM.
Cores performance capabilities opens a wealth of new markets for programmable DSP technology, including software radio, 3G multimedia phones
The first integrated test solution designed to verify the performance of resident and downloadable software applications for 3G
X-Cell Technologies, Inc. announced the completion of its removable wireless module for mobile devices. X-Cell’s removable module is the first of its kind in the world.
Vodafone in Germany has stated that it will launch 3G Wireless for selected corporate clients which is what they did in Ireland earlier in 2003.
3 UK, the video mobile network, today launched a new high speed video-streaming service called Quickplay.
The Academy will include a series of knowledgeware products and services including expert books, in-person seminars and online Webinars
T-Mobile’s multimedia service t-zones now has more than 4.9 million unique active users per month globally
Video will be a priority for mobile operators in 2004, says Ovum, the analyst and consulting company, and advises players to launch video services in 2004, and gain valuable experience quickly.
Singapore's M1 awards Nokia deal for WCDMA and GSM/GPRS expansion and enhancement.
SK Telecom announced the launch of a Stock Investment Information Service called NATE through the wireless Internet
Panasonic decided to support the launch of its X70 with a multi-media mobile direct marketing push
Spirent Communications and Anite announced a partnership to speed the delivery of third generation (3G) wireless terminal test systems to the mobile industry.
Wireless CDMA2000 1xEV-DO (Data Only) technology has significant advantages over WCDMA, the dominant UMTS technology
CODETEL announced the commercial launch of its Flash Movil 3G network, a CDMA2000 1X voice and high-speed data network using equipment
Scalado and Open Bit are fully committed to develop applications that enhance the imaging functionality in mobile phones
Lucent a suite of Professional Services that will enable mobile operators and enterprises to improve voice and data coverage
The Tecnomen messaging system will provide enhanced voice mail services including multimedia capabilities
The Congress is the largest event for the CDMA pan-American community, and last year attracted more than 1200 delegates
Calypso's technology enables cell phones and other mobile devices to automatically detect an available wireless local area network and then seamlessly switch between the signals
The announcement comes just four days after KDDI's au mobile phone unit launched a high-speed 3G service based on the CDMA2000 1x EV-DO format
Motorola’s Global Telecom Solutions Sector (GTSS) announced that it is trialling its EDGE solution within Orange Romania’s GSM network.
The survey results show that women are also open to the idea of UMTS. Like their male counterparts, half of the female interviewees are convinced that UMTS will be a market success
Spirent's new product, UMTS Location Test System (ULTS), builds on Spirent's location test expertise, gained through global leadership in GPS simulation
Italy's sole 3G operator 3 Italia is likely to miss its 1 million client target in March 2004 due to delays in handset deliveries, according to 3 Italia's CEO.
This unique facility is part of Alcatel's worldwide program which offers a live and comprehensive end-to-end network environment open to operators
The current bleak outlook and disappointing sales are mainly due to a lack of handsets as opposed to a negative response
Integrating the "Radio over Fiber" solution of Pirelli will provide Alcatel with a significant competitive advantage when compared with other available solutions in the marketplace
M1 today showcased a suite of 3G related services over its 3G network as its preparation for the commercial launch of next generation services
NTT DoCoMo announced an additional anti-spam measure that will enable DoCoMo i-mode® mobile phone (including FOMA® phone) users to block all e-mails
Designed with advanced applications for service testing, network monitoring and data acquisition for next-generation networks
FunMail is the latest partner to offer a service through 3's video mobile network. As a 3 partner site they are responsible for maintaining and updating the "FunMail" service.
3G Features December 2003
NTT DoCoMo unveiled the FOMA® 900i series, the most advanced-ever 3G FOMA i-mode mobile phones
Now with one voice command, users can have their signal strength, battery level, roaming status and even their own phone number read aloud through the earpiece of the new PCS Vision Phone VI660 by Samsung.
Siemens mobile wants to further advance the market for walkie-talkie functionality on mobile phones (PoC: "Push-to-Talk over Cellular") and assume a lead position in this area.
The CDMA Development Group (CDG) announced that CDMA2000 is rapidly expanding in the Americas with 45 commercial networks and over 29 million subscribers.
Talking on the phone even in crowded, noisy places will be made easy with a new handset in Japan that sends vibrations through the human skull to relay sound.
NTT DoCoMo, Inc. announced today that it will launch a trial, called the "i-mode® FeliCa preview service," using mobile phones equipped with FeliCa contactless IC chip technology developed by Sony Corporation.
Alcatel announced that it has performed the first live 3G multimedia call on its UMTS trial network installed in New Caledonia, Pacific Islands.
For the first time a mobile operator makes available instruments and platforms to the software houses and system integrators for developing advanced applications
After downloading the appropriate software to his Java-enabled phone, the passenger keys in his ticket order via the menu.
Hutchison Whampoa (HWL) marked an important development of 3 in Hong Kong by unveiling a range of exciting and innovative video mobile services
This breakthrough represents a significant step forward in making smaller and more energy efficient base stations for 3G mobile networks
Agilent Signal Studio for HSDPA over W-CDMA software simplifies the creation of HSDPA I/Q waveforms for use
A new report from The UMTS Forum into the potential impact of real-world mobile multimedia applications
Infrared software development kit (SDK) for use in its next-generation CDMA chipsets.
Vodafone continues to be the fastest growing global investor, adding nearly 16 million proportionate subscribers to its total worldwide subscriber base in the 12 months
Sentech has launched a revolutionary new broadband wireless service that will be available to millions of users across South Africa by May 2004
NTT DoCoMo, Inc. announced the coming release of three new handsets in the 2G mova 505iS series
DTI, a leader in wireless intelligence, will unveil its groundbreaking new portable UMTS WCDMA Test Transmitter...
Lucent Technologies announced that it will participate in field testing of third-generation (3G) mobile networking technologies
Spirent Communications announced the availability of the EV-DO ATS Automatic Test System. EV-DO ATS addresses a key industry need ...
Slovenia is successfully on its way into the third mobile generation: As one of the first network operators in Eastern Europe
Two new studies from Juniper Research conclude that Gambling and Adult based content have the potential to generate revenues in excess of $6.5bn by 2006
Moody's Investors Service has affirmed the A3 debt ratings for Hutchison Whampoa Limited
GSM operators and vendors committed to the deployment of EDGE 3G technology offered firsthand advice
Hutchison CAT Wireless MultiMedia Limited, the marketing service provider of the latest CDMA2000 1X technology in Thailand under the brand of "Hutch", today inaugurates the launch of its M-sites program
Powerwave Technologies and LGP Allgon Holding AB have agreed to combine their businesses in a strategic transaction
The PCS Vision Video Phone VM4050 by Toshiba has a built-in camera and camcorder, allowing customers to take and send still images or 15-seconds of video.
StarCore LLC has secured funding for fiscal year 2004 and is moving forward developing its next generation of DSP cores and platforms.
As Vodafone gear up to launch 3G wireless services it is becoming clear that a number of emerging stepping stones are currently sliding into place.
T-Mobile customers can now personalise their mobile phones with a Trigenix-enabled Terminator user interface.
Ericsson has been selected by Maxis Communications Berhad (Maxis) as its new wireless partner for 2G and 3G deployment
Anritsu's MT8850A/MT8852A Bluetooth test sets have received "Test System Validation" status from the Bluetooth Qualification Review Board (BQRB)
DoCoMo will continue to enlarge its FOMA service area, targeting 99% coverage of Japan's population by the end of March 2004.
3 is celebrating the festive season with free local and international video calls for all its customers across the 12 days of Christmas - December 22nd to January 2nd inclusive*.
The important enhancement to the MasterQuest system simplifies the deployment and troubleshooting of UMTS networks, providing intuitive and powerful end-to-end call trace and protocol analysis applications.
We are aware that a limited number of the first batch of Motorola A920 phones were not Bluetooth® enabled. 
SmarTone has already installed 10 3G base stations in central Hong Kong and is undertaking network and handover testing at the current time in readiness
Leading players from the mobile industry, European Commission and the European Parliament met in Brussels to discuss the future prospects for mobile communications
CDMA2000 continues to expand rapidly around the world, with 71 commercial networks and 64.5 million users in 36 countries
One of the fastest-growing requirements demanded by users is a high quality musical ring tone, and this is made possible through provision of a large number of polyphonies
Companies devoted to increasing the productivity of their mobile employees will welcome the new Sharp Zaurus
This successful implementation of the OFDM waveform is the first step in Military SDR Technologies plan to implement the complete IEEE 802.16 family of wireless data applications
Mobilkom Austria has selected MetaSolv Network Mediation as the convergent mediation platform for its GSM, GPRS and UMTS services
Andrew and Samsung are jointly developing an integrated radio-amplifier subsystem supporting CDMA2000 and WCDMA 3G air interfaces at multiple frequencies.
MessageVine and Hutchison CAT announced today the deployment of Instant Messaging and Presence services