3G Features February 2003
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Schema Introduces 3G Data Planner

The TNG platform allows you to utilize any of our products for any combination of your technologies - GSM, GPRS, EDGE, CDMA, CDMA2000 and UMTS.

The TNG platform which allows you to utilize any of our products for any combination of your technologies - GSM, GPRS, EDGE, CDMA, CDMA2000 and UMTS.

Wireless Text Messaging Rocketing

The findings indicate that mobile phone penetration rates are slowing, but the adoption of text messaging is growing rapidly.

The findings indicate that mobile phone penetration rates are slowing, but the adoption of text messaging is growing rapidly.

Software System on Chip to Cut the Cost of 3G infrastructure

The architecture was developed with a strong emphasis on ease of design/verification and deterministic performance for embedded signal processing - especially wireless and 3G.

The architecture was developed with a strong emphasis on ease of design/verification and deterministic performance for embedded signal processing - especially wireless and 3G.

37 Million Camera Wireless Phones To Be Sold Worldwide in 2003

Vodafone's J-Phone of Japan Leads 18 Million Unit Camera Phone Market," concludes that 18 million embedded-camera phones were sold worldwide in 2002.

Vodafone's J-Phone of Japan Leads 18 Million Unit Camera Phone Market," concludes that 18 million embedded-camera phones were sold worldwide in 2002.

MacroMedia Flash Comes To i-Mode

By incorporating Macromedia Flash in its i-mode service ...

By incorporating Macromedia Flash in its i-mode service, DoCoMo will provide

3G Providers Must Understand 'Mobile Emotion' To Succeed

New UMTS Forum research explores our relationship with the mobile phone and makes recommendations to industry for effective marketing of new UMTS services and products

New UMTS Forum research explores our relationship with the mobile phone and makes recommendations to industry for effective marketing of new UMTS services and products

3G Showcase In Austria

T-Mobile Future House is Europe's first comprehensive showcase for the real applications of the mobile future with 3G. Exciting new applications can be seen in action.

T-Mobile Future House is Europe's first comprehensive showcase for the real applications of the mobile future with 3G. Exciting new applications can be seen in action.

Alcatel and Sun To Offer 3G Solutions

Alcatel and Sun have developed an end-to end-mobile environment to assess content to allow service providers to offer new applications on
live 2.5G and 3G network scenarios.

Alcatel and Sun have developed an end-to end-mobile environment to assess content to allow service providers to offer new applications on

3G Phone With TV and Camcorder

The new model can shoot and store up to 30 minutes of video. It comes with a 262,000-color TFT-LCD and dynamic sound user Interface.

The new model can shoot and store up to 30 minutes of video. It comes with a 262,000-color TFT-LCD and dynamic sound user Interface.

2003 Mobile Lifestyle Survey

The study found that mobile device users in 2003 are mostly male, well educated and well paid with varied interests in sports and travel, for example.

The study found that mobile device users in 2003 are mostly male, well educated and well paid with varied interests in sports and travel, for example.

Ericsson Showcases 3G Interoperability

Ericsson is showcasing WCDMA/UMTS system and terminal interoperability aby showing 3G voice and video telephony services.

Ericsson is showcasing WCDMA/UMTS system and terminal interoperability aby showing 3G voice and video telephony services.

New Siemens Wireless Fashion Phone

Petite, light and easy to use, the A55 weighs a mere 84 grams. Stylish too, with a sleek chrome ring finish and available in two new shades. The A55 is always in style with the latest trends.

Petite, light and easy to use, the A55 weighs a mere 84 grams. Stylish too, with a sleek chrome ring finish and available in two new shades – Garnet (red) and Biscaya (blue), the A55 is always in style with the latest trends.

Live Mobile Content Launch in China

Mobile Entertainment Corporation (MEC) is proud to announce it has signed a joint venture with Asia Wireless Media Ltd. (AWM) to operate its LiveMobileCam broadcast network

Mobile Entertainment Corporation (MEC) is proud to announce it has signed a joint venture with Asia Wireless Media Ltd. (AWM) to operate its LiveMobileCam broadcast network

3G Handsets Feature TI Processors

Texas Instruments announced that all three new FOMA 3G handset models from NTT DoCoMo will feature TI's high-performance, power-efficient OMAP application processors.

Texas Instruments announced that all three new FOMA 3G handset models from NTT DoCoMo will feature TI's high-performance, power-efficient OMAP application processors.

Indoor Radio Design and 3G Mobile

Alcatel and DoCoMo have signed a Frame Agreement on consulting services and cooperation for enhancement of 3G/UMTS indoor coverage.

Alcatel and DoCoMo Engineering Inc., a 100% subsidiary of NTT DoCoMo, Inc. Japan, have signed today, at the 3GSM World Congress in Cannes (France), a Frame Agreement on consulting services and cooperation for network design, operations and enhancement of 3G/UMTS indoor coverage.

Teleca Lands 3G Video Contract

Teleca will deliver a solution that transforms high-resolution video into formats for mobile media. The solution enables 3 to offer streaming media services such as live newscasts.

Teleca will deliver a solution that transforms high-resolution video, such as TV, into the standardised formats for mobile multimedia. The solution enables 3 to offer streaming media services with both audio and video, such as live newscasts.

3G Phones' Power Consumption

Start-up Innovics announced a processing solution for 3G systems, which will significantly reduce the power consumed by dual mode 2.5/3G terminals.

Semiconductor start-up Innovics Wireless announced a processing solution for 3G systems, which will significantly reduce the power consumed by dual mode 2.5/3G terminals.

Ericsson Chosen by Orange France For 3G UMTS Network Equipment

According to the contract, Orange France and Ericsson will start the roll-out of the core network equipments this year, further ensuring the effective launch of 3G mobile services.

According to the contract, Orange France and Ericsson will start the roll-out of the core network equipments this year, further ensuring the effective launch of 3G mobile services

New Next Generation Smart Phone

The SX1 has strips of keys built in to each side of the phone, instead of an ordinary keypad, to give it a sleek shape and 64K color high-resolution screen into the center of the device without compromising overall size as the SX1 only weighs 110 grams.

The SX1 has strips of keys built in to each side of the phone, instead of an ordinary keypad, to give it a sleek shape and 64K color high-resolution screen into the center of the device without compromising overall size as the SX1 only weighs 110 grams.

New GPRS Wireless Colour Phone

The Sendo M550, With its classic shape, and internal antenna it will be one of the smallest and most attractive colour clamshell phones on the market at only 77grams and 68cc and gives of up 180 to 400 hours of standby time.

The Sendo M550, With its classic shape, and internal antenna it will be one of the smallest and most attractive colour clamshell phones on the market at only 77grams and 68cc and gives of up 180 to 400 hours of standby time.

World First For The Wireless And Broadband Video Market

Mobix Interactive announces the launch of the only independent working solution for the real-time delivery of video content to mobile and broadband operators.

Mobix Interactive announces the launch of the only independent working solution for the real-time delivery of video content to mobile and broadband operators.

3G Wireless Multimedia Launched In Europe

Responding to customer demand for innovative new wireless services, PacketVideo and Kapsch CarrierCom AG announced that they have deployed multimedia on mobilkom austria’s 3G UMTS network.

Responding to customer demand for innovative new wireless services, PacketVideo and Kapsch CarrierCom AG announced that they have deployed wireless multimedia on mobilkom austria’s newly launched UMTS network.

WatchMark Showcases 3G Solutions for Helping Wireless Operators

As operators evaluate new handset they must also consider how to more effectively gauge the impact of correlating increased network usage on the delivery of quality service.

As operators evaluate new handset they must also consider how to more effectively gauge the impact of correlating increased network usage on the delivery of quality service.

New Integrated 3G OSS Solutions Help Wireless Service Providers

Agilent Technologies announced its wireless data OSS strategy and new and enhanced OSS solutions that will enable wireless data service providers to deliver the highest quality 3G services.

M-Systems and Toshiba Unveil Mobile DiskOnChip

Today's mobile phones and PDAs need a large block of local storage to store full-scale operating systems and multimedia applications such as pictures and video.

Today's mobile phones and PDAs need a large block of local storage to store full-scale operating systems and multimedia applications such as pictures and video.

Tektronix Supports Latest 3G UMTS Release

Mobile equipment manufacturers depend on their test tools to support the latest standard as soon as it is released.

Mobile equipment manufacturers depend on their test tools to support the latest standard as soon as it is released.

3G Handset Development Accelerated

Motorola and Symbian today introduce 2.5G and 3G handset reference designs that reduce the development time needed to create innovative handsets running Symbian OS™.

Motorola and Symbian today introduce 2.5G and 3G handset reference designs that reduce the development time needed to create innovative handsets running Symbian OS™ operating system by as much as 50 percent.

Top Ten 3G Ready Nations

apan and Australia have been ranked as the two most 3G ready nations in the world, by a unique global survey of 40 nations conducted by 3G & Wi-Fi Pacific, an industry newsletter based in Asia.

Japan and Australia have been ranked as the two most 3G ready nations in the world, by a unique global survey of 40 nations conducted by 3G & Wi-Fi Pacific, an industry newsletter based in Asia.

3G Rollout Status In Norway

On behalf of Swedish Post and Telecom Agency (PTS), Northstream has performed an anlysis of the 3G rollout situation.

On behalf of Swedish Post and Telecom Agency (PTS), Northstream has performed an anlysis of the 3G rollout situation.

Sony Ericsson 3G Phone

The clamshell Z1010 is designed to give consumers the best possible experience of imaging, messaging and connectivity applications using 3G.

The clamshell Z1010 is designed to give consumers the best possible experience of imaging, messaging and connectivity applications using 3G

3G Trends - The Coming of a Price War

The entry of 3G challengers with plenty of capacity on the market will most likely lead to a price war. Northstream expects prices to come down more quickly and drastically for 3G than it did for its forerunner GSM.

The entry of 3G challengers with plenty of capacity on the market will most likely lead to a price war. Northstream expects prices to come down more quickly and drastically for 3G than it did for its forerunner GSM.

New Spin on Dual Mode 3G Handsets

The rapid development of dual mode GSM/GPRS and WCDMA handsets is a significant step closer following the introduction of SPINNERchip 1.0

The rapid development of dual mode GSM/GPRS and WCDMA handsets is a significant step closer following the introduction of SPINNERchip 1.0 WCDMA baseband processor solution.

3GSM Shuttle Bus Demo

At the 3GSM World Congress, Whereonearth will, for the first time, allow conference delegates to experience live Where-based services in real-time, both on the exhibition floor and on their mobile devices.

Alcatel Awarded 3G / UMTS Contract

Alcatel announced a contract with OrangeFrance for the turnkey delivery of the 3G/UMTS end-user services package to be implemented in the framework of the OrangeFrance live 3G test program.

Alcatel announced a contract with OrangeFrance for the turnkey delivery of the 3G/UMTS end-user services package to be implemented in the framework of the OrangeFrance live 3G test program

Pricing and Marketing Wireless Hotspots

The report, Pricing and Marketing Wireless Hotspots, has assessed and interpreted marketing and pricing strategies across Europe, North America and Asia Pacific.

The report, Pricing and Marketing Wireless Hotspots, has assessed and interpreted marketing and pricing strategies across Europe, North America and Asia Pacific.

3G Cartoon Time

Our rendering engine is real-time, and the XDA is powerful enough to display full-motion animation which requires a very small amount of bandwidth, especially for GPRS or 3G."

Our rendering engine is real-time, and the XDA is powerful enough to display full-motion animation which requires a very small amount of bandwidth, especially for GPRS or 3G."

3G WCDMA Mobile Terminal Solution

InterDigital Communications will demonstrate its Wideband CDMA (WCDMA) air interface solutions at the 2003 3GSM World Congress in Cannes.

InterDigital Communications will demonstrate its Wideband CDMA (WCDMA) air interface solutions at the 2003 3GSM World Congress in Cannes.

3G Stress Tester Demo

The LG200 is a testing system that simulates real-world network conditions in a lab environment. It was developed in response to demand from vendors and network operators as they ready their networks for commercial launch.

The LG200 is a testing system that simulates real-world network conditions in a lab environment. It was developed in response to demand from vendors and network operators as they ready their networks for commercial launc

Wireless-Internet-On-A-Chip

The highly integrated microchip is the first to combine the components of today's cellular phones and handheld computers onto a single piece of silicon.

The highly integrated microchip is the first to combine the components of today's cellular phones and handheld computers onto a single piece of silicon.

3G TV Is Here

Local press in Korea has confirmed that Korea Telecom will beam 9 TV channels to 3G phone users this month. The channels are beleived to include a music channel and a news channel.

Local press in Korea has confirmed that Korea Telecom will beam 9 TV channels to 3G phone users this month. The channels are beleived to include a music channel and a news channel.

LG Electronics Leads 3G CDMA

LG Electronics’ CDMA technologies recognized by world telecom leaders. Stronger position as a world’s first CDMA developer and active domestic development.

LG Electronics’ CDMA technologies recognized by world telecom leaders. Stronger position as a world’s first CDMA developer and active domestic development of global CDMA standard expected.

World's First 3G DBDM Mobile Phone

The dual band, dual mode cell phone for 3G - WCDMA and cdma2000. See more of this great LG phone.

The dual band, dual mode cell phone with the launch of WCDMA / cdma2000 1. See more of this great LG phone.

NEC's Snappy GPRS Wireless Handset

NEC's latest GPRS / WAP mobile handset, the e525. Compact and striking with a stylish fold-form design and built-in antenna, the handset features an integrated camera.

NEC's latest GPRS / WAP mobile handset, the e525. Compact and striking with a stylish fold-form design and built-in antenna, the handset features an integrated camera.

Wireless Music Services To Ring Up Revenues?

Music is a consumer magnet. Users download ringtones to personalize their phones; they congregate in chat rooms to talk about favorite artists; they participate in music voting and entertainment.

Music is a consumer magnet. Users download ringtones to personalize their phones; they congregate in chat rooms to talk about favorite artists; they participate in music voting, entertainment and promotion campaigns

Ericsson Demos Video Call Via Dual-Mode 3G Platform

This demonstration further emphasizes the leadership of Ericsson's mobile platform solution, which is capable of full WCDMA and GSM/GPRS dual-mode, including handover and multimedia functionality.

This demonstration further emphasizes the leadership of Ericsson's mobile platform solution, which is capable of full WCDMA and GSM/GPRS dual-mode, including handover and multimedia functionality.

3G Rapid Expansion to Continue

The CDMA industry continues to lead in 3G deployments, subscriber growth and bringing advanced products and services to the market. 2002 saw tremendous expansion of CDMA2000. 27 operators launched CDMA2000 networks, increasing the number of commercial systems to 37 on five continents.

The CDMA industry continues to lead in 3G deployments, subscriber growth and bringing advanced products and services to the market. 2002 saw tremendous expansion of CDMA2000. 27 operators launched CDMA2000 networks, increasing the number of commercial systems to 37 on five continents.

New CDMA2000 1x Wireless Phone

Tech lovers and fashion victims will love the new tri-mode VX2000 by LG Mobile Phones from Verizon Wireless. A sleek and attractive handset, the VX2000

Tech lovers and fashion victims will love the new tri-mode VX2000 by LG Mobile Phones from Verizon Wireless. A sleek and attractive handset, the VX2000

3G Protocal Analysis & Test Tool

Dilithium Networks unveiled a new major release of the Dilithium Networks Analyzer (DNA), a H.324M/3G-324M protocol analysis and test tool for 3G markets.

Dilithium Networks unveiled a new major release of the Dilithium Networks Analyzer (DNA), a H.324M/3G-324M protocol analysis and test tool for 3G markets.

GPRS / EDGE 3G Roll Out

The deal will allow América Móvil to introduce GSM voice and GPRS/EDGE 3G data services to Colombia and Ecuador. The network will be EDGE capable from day one.

The deal will allow América Móvil to introduce GSM voice and GPRS/EDGE 3G data services to Colombia and Ecuador. The network will be EDGE capable from day one.

Decoder Chip for 3G UMTS Terminals

Researchers from Bell Labs revealed architectural and performance details of the world's first turbo decoder chip for third-generation (3G) wireless data terminals that supports the evolving High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) standard.

Researchers from Bell Labs revealed architectural and performance details of the world's first turbo decoder chip for third-generation (3G) wireless data terminals that supports the evolving High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) standard.

Wireless Hotspots Hit 327% Growth

The European hotspot market increased by 327% over the last year from 269 locations at the end of 2001 to around 1,150 locations at the end of 2002.

The European hotspot market increased by 327% over the last year from 269 locations at the end of 2001 to around 1,150 locations at the end of 2002.

3G LAB Launches Trigenix 2.0

Trigenix delivers a customised mobile interface that allows operators to deliver a seamless and branded user experience driving up revenues.

Trigenix delivers a customised mobile interface that allows operators to deliver a seamless and branded user experience driving up revenues.

Wireless Phone Design Award

Cutting-edge technology allied with top-class design – from now on, the new S-Class mobile phone can proudly wear its laurels, in the shape of the Industrie Forum (iF) Design Award 2003.

Cutting-edge technology allied with top-class design – from now on, the new S-Class mobile phone can proudly wear its laurels, in the shape of the Industrie Forum (iF) Design Award 2003.

Mitsubishi 3G MOU

Radical Horizon has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mitsubishi Electric to jointly work on the design of 3G test solutions that integrate software defined radio (SDR) technology for the emulation of 3G networks.

Radical Horizon has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mitsubishi Electric to jointly work on the design of 3G test solutions that integrate software defined radio (SDR) technology for the emulation of 3G networks.

BenQ 3G Symbian OS Smartphones

BenQ and Symbian Ltd announce that BenQ has signed an agreement to license Symbian OS, the global industry standard operating system for advanced mobile phones.

BenQ and Symbian Ltd announce that BenQ has signed an agreement to license Symbian OS, the global industry standard operating system for advanced mobile phones.

3G UMTS Licenses To Be Auctioned

I want more independent operators to enter the Norwegian mobile market. Increased competition will give consumers cheaper mobile telephony services

I want more independent operators to enter the Norwegian mobile market. Increased competition will give consumers cheaper mobile telephony services

Partnership For Wireless Games

T-Mobile International and Nokia announced that they will co-develop mobile services globally for the Nokia N-Gage game deck.

T-Mobile International and Nokia announced that they will co-develop mobile services globally for the Nokia N-Gage game deck.

Professional Images For 3G Phone Users

Consumers can personalize their handsets with a wide variety of premium images in categories that include animals, lifestyle imagery, humorous characters and travel scenes.

Consumers can personalize their handsets with a wide variety of premium images in categories that include animals, lifestyle imagery, humorous characters and travel scenes.

SK Telecom May Delay 3G Roll-Out

SK Telecom Chief Executive Officer Pyo Moon-soo said the company's roll-out of third-generation (3G) mobile phone service is dependent on the condition of the economy

SK Telecom Chief Executive Officer Pyo Moon-soo said the company's roll-out of third-generation (3G) mobile phone service is dependent on the condition of the economy

New KDDI 3G BREW Handset

KDDI and Okinawa introduce BREW, a new application platform for mobile phones, for 3G CDMA2000 1x handsets, which offer high-speed data communications.

KDDI Corp. and Okinawa Cellular introduce BREW, a new application platform for mobile phones, for third-generation (CDMA2000 1x) handsets, which offer high-speed data communications at speeds of up to 144 kbps.

3G Myth Holding Back Smartphones

The majority of UK infrastructure managers are intent on delaying deployment of mobile data applications until 3G networks are fully established, according to survey findings released by Intuwave.

The majority of UK infrastructure managers are intent on delaying deployment of mobile data applications until 3G networks are fully established, according to survey findings released by Intuwave.

France Telecom Go For WiFi Wireless

France Telecom unveiled initiatives to promote WiFi services. Backed by targeted investments, France Telecom will enrich fixed, and mobile to make the benefits of WiFi technology available.

France Telecom unveiled initiatives to promote WiFi services. Backed by targeted and progressive investments, France Telecom will enrich existing fixed, and mobile to make the benefits of WiFi technology widely available.

UbiNetics 3G Network Stress Tester

UbiNetics has launched the LG200 series Load Generator, a network testing system that simulates 'real-world' network conditions..

UbiNetics has launched the LG200 series Load Generator, a network testing system that simulates 'real-world' network conditions..

Teleca Implement Their 3G Network Operations Support System

The system will ensure the efficient operation of 3’s new 3G network. Teleca was previously chosen by 3 to provide a solution for planning, supervision and service provisioning.

The system will ensure the efficient operation of 3’s new 3G network. Teleca was previously chosen by 3 to provide a solution for planning, supervision and service provisioning.

Flash Trial For 3G in Korea

Flarion Technologies and KT, formerly known as Korea Telecom, announced that KT will conduct a field trial of Flarion’s flash-OFDM wireless broadband system in Seoul, Korea

Flarion Technologies and KT, formerly known as Korea Telecom, announced that KT will conduct a field trial of Flarion’s flash-OFDM wireless broadband system in Seoul, Korea

3G Quality Systems Solution in Taiwan

NiceUniverse is being used proactively to prepare agents for 3G mobile telecommunications services that EBT is scheduled to provide this summer.

NiceUniverse is being used proactively to prepare agents for 3G mobile telecommunications services that EBT is scheduled to provide this summer.

Demo Of Latest 3G Test Technology

World's first and only GCF approved 3G test cases for validation of mobile phones and wireless terminals for use on W-CDMA networks

World's first and only GCF approved 3G test cases for validation of mobile phones and wireless terminals for use on W-CDMA networks

Lottery Goes Wireless

The iLottery System currently supports Internet-based wagering, fixed point of sales terminals and mobile selling terminals allowing users to play on-line number games and lotteries from a variety of channels.

The iLottery System currently supports Internet-based wagering, fixed point of sales terminals and mobile selling terminals allowing users to play on-line number games and lotteries from a variety of channels.

T-Mobile and O2 3G Cooperation

T-Mobile Deutschland and o2 Germany are expanding their cooperation to include shared usage of T-Mobile's UMTS network.

T-Mobile Deutschland and o2 Germany are expanding their cooperation to include shared usage of T-Mobile's UMTS network.

Dow Jones Try Out 3G Phones

The futuristic gizmos that nearly bankrupted some of the world's biggest phone companies are poised to hit European store shelves in the next few weeks.

The futuristic gizmos that nearly bankrupted some of the world's biggest phone companies are poised to hit European store shelves in the next few weeks.

Wireless Games for Vodafone Live

he deal will roll out to Vodafone live! customers in Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Spain and the UK.

The deal will roll out to Vodafone live! customers in Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Spain and the UK. As part of its commitment to providing cutting-edge wireless content, iFone will ensure all of its games are delivered in local language and with local relevance.

3G Launched In Puerto Rico

Verizon Wireless Puerto Rico, announced the commercial launch of its Express Network, a CDMA2000 1X voice and high-speed data network.

Verizon Wireless Puerto Rico, announced the commercial launch of its Express Network, a CDMA2000 1X voice and high-speed data network using equipment, software and services from Lucent Technologies.

3G Guardian Angel

Three key technologies were brought together for the first time to show the usefulness of seamless mobile services: next generation Internet (IPv6), 3G (UMTS/WCDMA) and Multi-Access.

Three key technologies were brought together for the first time to show the usefulness of seamless mobile services: next generation Internet (IPv6), 3G (UMTS/WCDMA) and Multi-Access

3G CDMA Access With the New Multimedia Communicator Pocket PC

AirPrime and Hitachi announced that Hitachi's new Multimedia Communicator Pocket PC is integrated with AirPrime's Helium 1X embedded module platform.

AirPrime and Hitachi announced that Hitachi's new Multimedia Communicator Pocket PC is integrated with AirPrime's Helium 1X embedded module platform.

New Multimedia Application Processor Chips for 2.5/3G Phones

These processors are aimed at 2.5/3G mobile phones and other portable wireless products with multimedia capability.

These processors are aimed at 2.5/3G mobile phones, personal digital assistants and other portable wireless products with multimedia capability. In addition, the new family of chips will find applications in automotive multimedia

Software System On Chip to Cut the Cost of 3G Infrastructure

Shipped with a complete toolchain and a comprehensive UMTS systems library, the PC101 SSoC dramatically cuts the cost of third generation mobile infrastructure

Shipped with a complete toolchain and a comprehensive UMTS systems library, the PC101 SSoC dramatically cuts the cost of third generation mobile infrastructure

NEC Movie Sha-mail Wireless Handset

J-Phone announced it will offer a new Movie Sha-mail handset, the J-N51 by NEC, for sale April 2003. Movie Sha-mail is a service that enables users to send video clips of up to five seconds in length.

J-PHONE Co., Ltd. announced it will offer a new Movie Sha-mail (video messaging) handset, the J-N51 by NEC, for sale after late April 2003. Movie Sha-mail is a service that enables users to send video clips of up to five seconds in length with audio as e-mail attachments.

FCC Realocates Spectrum For 3G

The Federal Communications Commission has reallocated spectrum that can be used to provide a variety of new wireless services, including 3G.

The Federal Communications Commission has reallocated spectrum that can be used to provide a variety of new wireless services, including 3G.

World's Fastest CMOS DAC for 3G

The price/performance point achieved enables the cost-effective realization of high direct-IF multi-carrier systems for GSM, W-CDMA and UMTS," said Keith Horn, FMA's vice president of marketing.

The price/performance point achieved enables the cost-effective realization of high direct-IF multi-carrier systems for GSM, W-CDMA and UMTS," said Keith Horn, FMA's vice president of marketing.

Nokia Confirms OMAPI 3G Usefulness

Nokia confirmed that the OMAPI standard initiative is a significant and positive step in building open application processor interfaces

Nokia acknowledges that the OMAPI standard initiative, announced by STMicroelectronics and Texas Instruments in December 2002, is a significant and positive step in building open mobile application processor interfaces, as well as boosting growth in the mobile industry.

New Sharp Wireless Phone

The J-SH010 features the largest 2.4-inch size "System LCD" for high quality resolution and imaging.

The J-T09 features a 2.1-inch high-resolution poly-silicon TFT LCD, an embedded CCD mobile camera and comes packed with photography, picture editing and Sha-mail functions.

New Toshiba Wireless Phone

The J-T09 features a 2.1-inch TFT LCD, an embedded CCD camera and comes packed with picture editing and Sha-mail functions

The J-SH010 features the mobile phone industry's largest 2.4-inch size "System LCD" for unsurpassed high quality resolution and imaging. Those who enjoy taking pictures will appreciate the J-SH010's highly sensitive built-in CCD camera for VGA and QVGA photography

3G Market No Improvement 2003

According to a recently published report by Dell'Oro Group, the Mobility Infrastructure market will continue to decline through 2003.

According to a recently published report by Dell'Oro Group, the Mobility Infrastructure market will continue to decline through 2003.

T-Mobile Go For 3G BIG Time

Deutsche Telekom will begin the commercial market launch of the new mobile communications standard from the third quarter of 2003.

Deutsche Telekom will begin the commercial market launch of the new mobile communications standard from the third quarter of 2003.

UK Wireless Texting Tops 16.8 Billion

The total number of chargeable person-to-person text messages sent across the four UK GSM networks in 2002 totalled 16.8 billion according to figures released.

The total number of chargeable person-to-person text messages sent across the four UK GSM networks in 2002 totalled 16.8 billion according to figures released today by the Mobile Data Association (MDA).

KDDI 3G Phone Users Tops 5 Million

KDDI and Okinawa Cellular announced recently that the total cumulative number of users for 3G mobile has surpassed five million.

KDDI and Okinawa Cellular announced recently that the total cumulative number of users for 3G mobile has surpassed five million.

New Solutions To Reduce 3G Costs

Agilent introduced solutions that will directly address wireless service providers' urgent need to reduce operational expenditures.

Agilent introduced solutions that will directly address wireless service providers' urgent need to reduce operational expenditures.

New 3G Billing Solution

Inter-contenT is based on a combination of active and convergent mediation, settlement, payment management and partner relationship management technology that is already proven.

Inter-contenT is based on a combination of active and convergent mediation, settlement, payment management and partner relationship management technology that is already proven.

Demo Handover 3G UMTS Cells

The ability to access multimedia services over the new UMTS network is no longer just a vision”, explained Timotheus Höttges, Managing Director of T-Mobile.

The ability to access multimedia services over the new UMTS network is no longer just a vision”, explained Timotheus Höttges, Managing Director of T-Mobile.

3G UMTS Phone Shortages

The lack of UMTS handsets that has plagued the launch of 3G WCDMA networks, is no longer an issue, according to In-Stat/MDR.

The lack of UMTS handsets that has plagued the launch of 3G WCDMA networks, is no longer an issue, according to In-Stat/MDR.

Tele2 / Tango Select 3G WCDMA Network Supplier

Ericsson has been selected by Tele2/Tango as sole supplier for its WCDMA networks in Luxembourg and Liechtenstein. The contract covers core and radio network infrastructure and service agreements.

Ericsson has been selected by Tele2/Tango as sole supplier for its WCDMA networks in Luxembourg and Liechtenstein. The contract covers core and radio network infrastructure and service agreements.

Real-Time Video Platform 3G FOMA

The new platform enables bi- directional communication between IP networks and the FOMA network.

The new platform enables bi directional communication between IP networks and the FOMA network.

Reuters To Feed 3G Mobiles

3 UK announced it had entered into an agreement with Reuters for the supply of news and financial data to customers of 3’s 3G mobile multimedia and communications services

3 UK announced it had entered into an agreement with Reuters for the supply of news and financial data to customers of 3’s 3G mobile multimedia and communications services

Asian Wireless Operators 3G Adoption

Even as European carriers who have pinned their hopes for delivering 3G on UMTS are in trouble, the Asian operators are emerging as the saviour for the beleaguered industry.

Even as European carriers who have pinned their hopes for delivering 3G on UMTS are in trouble, the Asian operators are emerging as the saviour for the beleaguered industry.

C & W Joins 3G Americas' Board

3G Americas announced that Cable & Wireless (West Indies) has been elected to its Board of Governors effective January 2003.

3G Americas announced that Cable & Wireless (West Indies) has been elected to its Board of Governors effective January 2003.

1.5 Million i-Mode Wireless Users

Research released by Jupiter estimates that subscribers to i-mode services in Europe will grow to 1.5 million by the end of 2003, up from a total 270,000 at the end of 2002.

Research released by Jupiter estimates that subscribers to i-mode services in Europe will grow to 1.5 million by the end of 2003, up from a total 270,000 at the end of 2002.