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3G Features August 2006
3G Features August 2006
3G Press Releases
3G Press Releases
With MDA Vario II and Samsung SGH-Z560, T-Mobile offers compact handsets that combine fast Internet with data links via HSDPA and EDGE (EDGE, Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution). In the case of the Samsung SGH-Z560 phone, the innovative technology is accommodated in a lean, flat case measuring only 16 millimeters. SK Telecom announced that it had established an MOU for cooperation in the "TD-SCDMA Project", the first non-Chinese telecom service provider to agree on cooperation with China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) on development of TD-SCDMA, China's 3G mobile telecom technology standard.
Nokia confirmed a way for internet users to interact with some of the web's favorite services while they are away from their PC's, in a pocketable, easy to use device. Nokia N80 Internet Edition brings together wireless LAN (WLAN), a rubust browser, support for internet calls, a 3-megapixel camera, and quadband GSM WCDMA coverage Sierra Wireless announced the latest addition to the company's AirCard(R) product line: AirCard USB Wireless Modems for EV-DO Revision A and HSDPA networks.
Samsung Electronics announced its plan to demonstrate 4th Generation (4G) mobile technology at the annual Samsung 4G Forum in Jeju Island, Korea for the first time in the world. The i-mate SP JAS offers Microsoft Windows Mobile functionality in a stylish and slim mobile phone format, while the i-mate JASJAM is a fully-featured Microsoft Windows Pocket PC, or handheld computer phone
 
  The face of 3G handsets changes as Samsung, building on its heritage of delivering inspirational design matched with powerful functionality, unveils a new line of 3G mobile phones.
SK Telecom begins "PocketOne" services, a wireless, wireline integrated business support solution which can be used via the PC in the office and the mobile phone or PDA out-of-doors. Kineto Wireless confirmed that the company's industry-leading UMA client software now supports 3G/UMTS. Kineto is responding to strong operator demand for UMA-enabled 3G/Wi-Fi mobile handsets.
Samsung and Cingular Wireless announced the launch of the SGH-zx20, Samsung's first commercially available High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) phone for the U.S. market and another Samsung handset exclusive to Cingular. Sprint and Novatel Wireless announced commercial availability of the country's first EV-DO Revision A-capable device - the Novatel Wireless S720 Sprint Mobile Broadband Card.
It may look like every other Samsung slider, but the new Z400 will delight fans of the D500 and D600 with its 3G speeds and new-look silver finish. But will it impress us?
Envivio Inc. introduces its new version of the 4Caster M2 ( above ) , the world's first and only multi-rate, multi-resolution and multi-standard encoder that outputs eight simultaneous profiles with live bit rate switching from a single video input. This comprehensive feature set makes the M2 the most advanced mobile encoder available on the market.
PMC-Sierra introduced its third generation Digital Predistortion (DPD) solution that enables wireless infrastructure Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and carriers to deploy cost-effective Remote Radio Head (RRH) solutions Dilithium Networks, the leading supplier of 3G multimedia solutions, praised the efforts of the ITU-T to standardize technologies to accelerate 3G Videotelephony call setup time in the new Annex K of Recommendation H.324.
The latest Samsung’s B570 comes with the cutting-edge technology which offers various functions and huge memory capacity. With the B570, users can enjoy music and even mobile TV anywhere. The 3GSM World Congress Asia – the fastest growing mobile communications event in the region – will bring together a host of industry leaders and personalities from across Asia's booming mobile industry.
The Committee for evaluation of the tender for the 3rd mobile license in Slovakia, nominated by Telecommunication office of the Slovak Republic (“Regulator”), announced that the bid of Telefónica O2 Slovakia, NTT DoCoMo will launch a High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) service on August 31, when they start sales of Japan's first HSDPA-compatible handset, the 3G FOMA™ N902iX HIGH-SPEED.
The CDMA Development Group (CDG) announced that Indonesia has emerged as a new hotbed for CDMA2000(r) deployments.
Lenovo and Cingular Wireless today announced that the ThinkPad T60 notebook, the first Lenovo PC in the U.S. to feature built-in Cingular UMTS/HSDPA-based technology, is now available to business users across America.
ATI Technologies reinforces its technology leadership as global handset manufacturers of 2G and 3G high-volume mobile phones move to the Imageon(TM) 2282 media processor. The sleek mirror finish on the front cover gives the phone a jewel-like quality that is complimented by a hidden ‘magic mirror’ display which can only be seen when in use.
3 the mobile media company and Unipart Technology Logistics have signed a five-year extension to their handset logistics partnership.
Tropos Networks announced a new family of Tropos MetroMesh routers, a product line designed to provide smart routing for multi-band metro-scale wireless mesh networks. The N71, yet another handset in the N range of multimedia rich phones, is a flip (or clamshell) phone. Nokia doesn’t do these very often – the 3G N90 with the Carl Zeiss camera lens and the non 3G 6131 are the two most recent examples,
"QUALCOMM is strongly committed to enabling 3G wireless for worldwide markets, and this acquisition of Qualphone is another instance of our progress in this direction,"
Ericsson signed a contract with MiTV Corporation Sdn Bhd (MiTV) to build, manage and maintain its WCDMA/HSPA network across Malaysia.
 
NTT DoCoMo siad they would separately manage call and data packet transmission congestion over the 3G FOMA™ network to prevent voice traffic congestion control from affecting packet communication traffic and vice versa.
  
The new O2 Ice is a chic 3G handset, perfect for those who want a feature rich device wrapped in a sophisticated design. Franklin Wireless announced that its CDU-550 Mobile Broadband USB modem is supported on Intel based Macintosh systems running the latest update of Mac OS X v.10.4.7 operating system. With the latest update to OS X,
ZTE Corporation announced it has signed a general contract with TELUS, the second largest Canadian telecommunications operator, to supply 3G terminals. Mobile Metrics announced the availability of Release 2.0 of its Torrent 5100 GGSN Test System (GTS). With numerous enhancements and new features,
 
NEC Corporation today announced the successful development of a compact gallium nitride power transistor amplifier, which boasts the world's highest output power level of 400W while featuring low-distortion characteristics,
 
Nokia unveiled today the new Nokia Flagship Store in Helsinki, Finland on Aleksanterinkatu street. The Nokia Flagship Store in Helsinki is Nokia's fourth Flagship Store and will open for the public on Saturday, August 19. LG Mobile (LG) announces the arrival of the slender, black LG L343i clamshell. Featuring the i-mode service exclusive to O2, the LG L343i allows instant access to the internet at the touch of a button.
Nokia announced that its latest high performance multimedia computer, the Nokia N93, has been awarded the European Media Phone of the Year 2006-2007 by the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA), Europe's largest multimedia press organization. The award is yet another industry recognition of Nokia's continued commitment to innovation in mobile imaging.
3 Ireland, the video mobile network and media company, is again challenging the old networks with a great value offer for messaging, with no hidden penalties. 3’s 5c text, picture and video messaging is the most competitive on the market and is available to all 3Pay customers for life – and covers all text, picture and video messages sent within the Republic of Ireland to any network, at anytime.
If mobile video providers are able to resolve a number of quality- and content-related issues -- and analyst firm Infonetics Research thinks they are -- revenue generated from mobile video services around the world is set to skyrocket from $46.2 million in 2005 to $5.6 billion in 2009, a staggering 11,997% jump in 5 years. Strategy Analytics has recently released, "Mobile TV UK: Mixed Reception as Vodafone Live! is Rated Best Service, Beating ROK TV and MobiTV from Three," its latest consumer benchmarking report which concludes that users rated Vodafone Live! Mobile TV as the best service available in the UK.
T-Mobile is the first mobile communications operator in Europe to launch a super fast mobile hand-held. The MDA Vario II is the first device to support HSPDA alongside W-LAN, GPRS, EDGE, and UMTS mobile broadband technologies. ZTE Corp is to provide Armenia with its first CDMA450 network. Under the terms of the agreement, ZTE will provide ArmenTel, the country's largest telecoms operator, with a new network based on ZTE's end-to-end CDMA450 WLL (Wireless Local Loop) solution.
Top Global introduced the world’s first 3G MobileBridge communications gateway for mobile intelligent transportation systems (ITS). Since at the beginning of August is so far it: For the first time it gives in Germany more portable radio connections than inhabitants. To 1 August 2006 the number of the connections rose to 82.8 million. That communicates the Federal association information economy, telecommunications and new media (BITKOM) in Berlin.
The Nokia 6680 still remains the 'Best in Class' 3G/Video Device we have tested in Europe. Nokia has been improving its usability with each device, which has been one of the key success factors of the 6680 Novatel Wireless announced development of the Ovation(TM) MCD3000, a 3.5G Multimedia Application Console for CDMA2000 EV-DO (Evolution Data Optimized) Revision A networks.
Huawei Technologies has signed a 3G agreement with Leap Wireless for deployment of Huawei’s latest third-generation CDMA solutions by Leap. China Datacom has entered Plan of Exchange with Supremacy International Limited ("Supremacy"), a corporation incorporated in British Virgin Island.
China, India, and Korea accounted for 78% of total mobile subscribers in the Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan) or APEJ region in 2005, up from 76% in 2004.
The technology detects the connection quality of the mobile device and compresses the video, allowing for connection through WiFi and 3G, and can be enjoyed on a desktop PC, Apple Mac or WiFi-enabled PDA or mobile phone.
If you read our review of the HTC TyTN you’ll remember we said that HTC has been quietly producing Windows Mobile Smartphones and Pocket PCs for others for a considerable while, and had its own brand too – Qtek - but that the company has ditched the Qtek brand and gone for a higher solo profile. The TyTN is its first own-brand Windows Mobile Pocket PC and the MTeoR is its first Windows Mobile Smartphone. Both are 3G. CASIO and Sierra Wireless have agreed a marketing agreement that brings 3G wireless connectivity to CASIO mobile data collecting terminals in Europe.
Nokia has started deliveries of Nokia N71 to Vodafone K.K. in Japan. The "Nokia N71" is its first product to be introduced in Japan under the Nokia Nseries sub-brand,
The GSM Association (GSMA) today called on innovators within Asia's mobile community to submit their entries for its inaugural Asia Mobile Innovation Awards before the 31st August deadline.
Global CDMA2000 Network Investments will Reach $13B by the End of 2006
Orange Business Services has expanded its Signature devices for business range with the SPV M3100 connected PDA, combining powerful functionality and sleek design with the ability to connect with 3G, Silicon Laboratories announced that Sony Ericsson has adopted the Si4701 FM tuner for the W950 Walkman® phone. By using the highly-integrated Silicon Laboratories Si4701 with support for the Radio Data System (RDS),
 
The five 3G mobile operators ( Hutchison 3G, mm02, Orange, T-Mobile and Vodafone ) have applied to claim back a total of £3.3bn in VAT.
 
The latest version of Voxpilot's Open Media Platform ( see above ) has been significantly enhanced to support industry-leading multimedia content delivery solutions including Helix Mobile Server from Real and Darwin Streaming Server from Apple. "We are proud to have been selected by BenQ-Siemens to supply the keypad interface for the new SL91 mobile phone," said Rod Vesling, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Interlink Electronics, Inc.
Nokia and Loudeye Corp. announced that they have signed an agreement for Nokia to acquire Loudeye for approximately USD 60 million. Loudeye is a global leader of digital music platforms and digital media distribution services. WCDMA is the leading mobile 3G system globally with 112 commercial networks in 49 countries. The number of WCDMA subscriptions is estimated to be rapidly approaching 80 million worldwide.
Just as we’re swooning over 3.2-megapixel camera phones, LG, out of nowhere, blows the whole mobile photography race out of the water with the UK’s first ever five-megapixel handset. Gulp. 3G brings you one of the first looks at this non 3G mobile phone.
The 4G wireless broadband network will use the mobile WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) IEEE 802.16e-2005 technology standard.
Sony Ericsson announced the K618: a slim, lightweight 3G phone that will launch in selected markets and deliver the perfect mix of mobile phone, multimedia applications and business solutions. MINT T1152 is a HSDPA radio frequency test system based on the MINT advanced hardware and test techniques, and the Aeroflex signalling unit 6401.
RADCOM launched a new Correlation Module for wireless network operators. The new tool is a sophisticated addition to the powerful Omni-Q converged monitoring system.
All New Video has launched series of converged 3G, IP video and VoIP calling services that will allow increased interactivity between BBC viewers and News television programs.
 
Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. (CHT) has awarded a turnkey network expansion contract to Nokia. The deal expands CHT's WCDMA 3G and HSDPA network coverage and paves the way for smooth network evolution. Deliveries and deployment will start immediately.
  
Mobile media company 3 has released it advertising inventory around its mobile TV coverage of the 2006/07 Barclays Premiership. Bidding has opened on a range of advertising opportunities around the company’s match highlights services following the success of 3’s recent FIFA World Cup mobile TV advertising activity. Panasonic Computer Solutions Company and Cingular Wireless today introduced the Panasonic Toughbook CF-29, the first Toughbook targeted to public safety with Cingular's 3G BroadbandConnect service built-in

ROK Enters U.S. Mobile TV Service Market
"Franklin's CDU-550 is a major breakthrough in the industry. We are pleased to have been certified to operate on the Sprint Power Vision Network and to be the first mobile broadband USB device introduced in the US market," said Mr. OC Kim, President of Franklin Wireless. ROK Entertainment Group has launched the popular ROK TV streaming mobile TV service in the United States. Users can now go to www.roktv.com and subscribe to thirteen channels of content for only $0.99 per channel.
As operators migrate to 3G, and as technology vendors develop their products, understanding the total costs of running CDMA2000 and UMTS networks are of vital importance.
“Huawei’s innovative NodeB solution within the radio access network, fully addresses our requirements for deploying a world-class 3G broadband (HSDPA) network.
Hughes Network Systems introduced a new version of its advanced AB9000 LMDS system. Designed for the most cost-effective backhaul of high-density 3G cellular traffic, the newly released version incorporates an 8-port STM-1 ATM multiplexer built into the LMDS hub station, eliminating the need for a stand-alone ATM switch at the base station.
VeriSilicon announced the addition of GSM-AMR-WB (G.722.2) wideband codec to its Z.Voice portfolio of VoIP solutions. GSM-AMR-WB standardized by 3GPP for mobile phone applications is also available under ITU as G.722.2 for wideband IP phone applications.
 
Maxis Communications announced that all Maxis postpaid customers can now make free video calls to their friends and family on 012 and 017 mobile numbers during off-peak hours from now until 30th November 2006. Off-peak hours are from 7pm to 7am.
 
Available from this autumn, ITV has granted an exclusive 3G mobile licence to 3 for six months. This agreement is another in a series of TV firsts for 3. 3 was the first UK operator to bring TV content to mobile, the first to stream live TV, Ericsson is the first vendor to complete WCDMA calls on all nine 3GPP-defined frequency bands, giving its customers the most flexible platform solution on the market.
Dilithium Networks announced that SK C&C, the systems integrator for SK Telecom, the leading Korean mobile network operator, has selected the Dilithium DTG 2000 multimedia gateway for the delivery of multimedia and enhanced video services across their 3G network. ZTE announced that its global sales of CDMA handsets have passed the 10 million mark. With its CDMA handset sales being deployed in more than 30 countries worldwide,
Strategy Analytics, the global research and consulting company, today released, "Popular UMTS Multi-Band Combinations: Implications for Radio Components,"
"3G operators face a number of complex convergence challenges," says Angela Dickenson Senior VP Strategy of Clarity. "3G networks mean deployment and management of both traditional mobile as well as next generation IP technology.
Where you will have seen HTC’s wares before is in Windows Mobile Smartphones and Pocket PCs branded by network operators. The latest in a series of regular surveys published today by GSA – the Global mobile Suppliers Association, confirms that 50 HSDPA-enabled devices have been launched by 16 suppliers.

"With the launch of HSDPA network service, our customers can now enjoy a wireless computing experience that is very similar to working on wired broadband, including the ability to access streaming audio and video and work within a VPN without sacrificing efficiency,"

 Demand for mobile TV is still unclear, but according to a new IDC Insight it is clear that moves are being made to ensure there is a dedicated pipeline to serve this market, as 3G is limited in terms of capacity and the need for multicast technologies is far greater.
Between experts, the 3GPP TS 34.121-1 TC 6.5 blocking test case for 3G is known as that test case which requires a comparatively long time for its processing. During this time, the respective RF conformance test platform is not available for any other test. Pantech Group, the number two mobile phone company in South Korea, today announced that it would supply its second CDMA model to the Japanese mobile carrier KDDI, starting in September. The new A1406PT handset features practical applications and a convenient design that will be targeted at middle aged and elderly mobile phone users.
Top Global announced that the company has signed agreement with PC Mall to accelerate the market penetration of third generation (3G) cellular routers called the 3G Phoebus. Sony Ericsson has launched a Mobile Cinema operation for the release of the new multimedia smart phone, the M600i. To watch Final Fantasy© VII Advent Children in its whole length and in DVD-like quality on a mobile:
Comarco Wireless Test Solutions today announces that a wide range of UMTS/HSDPA phones are now supported on the popular Seven.Five Wireless Test System. Samsung is reinforcing its technology leadership with the launch of HSDPA handset (model: SGH-Z560). As a market innovator, Samsung has introduced the world's first HSDPA phone (model:
Nokia announced the availability of the Nokia N93 Golf Edition, a special package combining the unparalleled mobile video capabilities of the Nokia N93
RADVISION announced the availability of its new PC-to-Mobile 3G solution. The solution transforms PCs into mobile handsets by opening a bi-directional channel for visual communication between 3G mobile devices and desktops.
 
The new flagship device in the Qtek range is the mighty 9000. The Qtek 9000 is a 3G device designed to work on the latest high speed UMTS networks. Cutting edge 3G technology combined with a 520 MHz processor, full QWERTY keyboard and WiFi means that the 9000 is build for performance!
ZTE announced the release of its ZTE U350, the world's first TD-SCDMA/GSM dual module, dual stand-by handset. The dual stand-by capability means users can put a call on hold in one mode and take a separate call on the other mode, and then switch between modes.
By changing the '3G+', conventional HSDPA brand to the 'T 3G+' brand, SK Telecom is greatly strengthening its service competitiveness in cutting-edge high-speed networks. RADCOM announced that Telefonica O2 Czech Republic, the leading telecommunications provider in the Czech Republic, has selected RADCOM's monitoring, analysis and troubleshooting systems for its UMTS network.
 
Vodafone UK announced that it will be launching the Vodafone Mobile Connect USB Modem, a new version of its 3G broadband data card designed especially for users of the latest generation of laptops, desktops and Apple MacBooks, later this year.  
Sierra Wireless and Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific announced the LifeBook Q2010, with Super3G functionality provided by the Sierra Wireless MC8755V Voice Enabled PCI Express Mini Card embedded module, Argogroup announced that it has deployed its award-winning quality management platform, Monitor Master, in China on a TD-SCDMA network.
 
The CDMA Development Group announced the availability of a new CDMA2000® fact sheet—designed to outline the various ways in which the technology has achieved leadership in delivering advanced performance to networks across the globe.
 
Sierra Wireless introduced a line of voice-enabled PCI Express Mini Card modules that provide integrated network connectivity for a variety of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) devices. "The Nokia E61 with Good Mobile Messaging is a true winner. I took the device around Germany and all over India and was e-mailing away. With the richness of Good and the Nokia E61, everything, including attachments, worked very well,"
 
TensorComm announced its 75th patent filing related to interference cancellation. This addition to TensorComm's IP portfolio addresses the application of its Interference Cancellation Technology (ICT(TM)) to networks deploying MIMO.  
"Our expanded manufacturing presence in Europe enables Andrew to offer high quality product, local engineering assistance, and experienced support to our many customers in the region," WIN, the mobile solutions provider is pleased to announce the acquisition of Cumulus Technology Limited ('Cumulus'), a UK-based mobile data services development specialist for an initial consideration of £2 million.
 
This is another significant step in the long-standing, successful partnership between Ericsson and SmarTone-Vodafone, following the 3G launch in Hong Kong in 2004.  
TTPCom today announces that its 3G dual-mode protocol technology has successfully passed GCF and IOT testing and is currently undergoing final carrier acceptance trials. A UK first, the LG KG920 is set to outperform even the latest digital cameras available in the UKmarket with its multitude of photographic capabilities. Within its super-slim, compact form, the KG920 packs a powerful 4x digital zoom for crystal clear close-up shots.
Ofcom published the methodology that it proposes to use to determine the extent to which the 3G mobile network licensees – O2, Vodafone, H3G, T-Mobile and Orange – have complied with their obligation to roll out services.
US mobile phone maker Motorola is rapidly gaining ground on arch-rival Nokia in the handset selling stakes and could overtake it within 24 months, according to a new report by Strategy Analytics.
KDDI, in collaboration with Qualcomm, Inc., has decided to develop an integrated platform for mobile phones and, in the uniform development of basic software, to encourage commonality among mobile phone manufacturers.
The CDMA Development Group commended SK Telecom (SKT) on its $1 billion investment in China Unicom. SKT is South Korea’s largest wireless operator,
Australia’s first ever mobile video call in 2003 took place using 3 mobile technology and marked a significant milestone in 3G mobile communication. Texas Instruments announced that Sagem Communication has chosen the OMAPV1030 chipset from TI's OMAP-Vox platform for its new my700X multimedia handset.
NEC , Matsushita Electric and Panasonic Mobile announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding on the establishment of a development company for mobile handsets.
O2, Manx Telecom, Lucent Technologies, and QUALCOMM announced they are conducting a third-generation (3G) UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) and HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) field trial using 900 MHz spectrum on the Isle of Man.
Two similar UK models exist at this time. The Vodafone Sony Ericsson V630i and Three's Sony Ericsson K610i. For us the V630i just comes out on top - as did its Vodafone live! Mobile TV. 3G.co.uk is pleased to announce that the 100,000th member will register with its' 3G Forum in the next few hours. 3G Forum is a community and resource used mainly by residents of the UK and is for people who wish to discuss 3G wireless technology, 3G phones and 3G networks / operators.
The alliance is a voluntary social organization of approximately 25 companies and government institutions devoted to advancing the commercialization of China’s homegrown TD-SCDMA (Time Division-Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access) wireless standard and helping create a multi-supplier environment that uses the technology.
Volantis announced that it now supports more than 3000 mobile devices, the broadest reach in the industry by a significant margin.
“If I have only one phone in my life it would be the BenQ-Siemens SL91. Forget the home phone, forget the cordless, forget the laptop phone, forget the office phone! I need this little perfect utopic sacred object. ZTE announced that it has begun production of the first bulk consignment of its HSDPA data cards for use by major telecommunications companies in Europe.
InterVideo announced the release of the much-anticipated InterVideo DVD Copy 5(TM) Platinum. This follow-up to the successful DVD Copy series includes a number of new features and innovations that makes it the best choice for disc copying and backup needs. Thus, BenQ Mobile for the first time fits UMTS power into a mobile phone in the classic bar shape – in mini size. For all those who wish to be flexible and mobile, the BenQ-Siemens E81 is the perfect combination of function, design and state-of-the-art technology for day-to-day communication.
The number of HSDPA networks planned, in deployment or launched has reached 108 in 51 countries, according to new survey data released today by GSA - the Global mobile Suppliers Association.
MetaSolv Software announced that Telstra has selected MetaSolv for a key role in its Operational Support System transformation.
"The word 'revolutionary' is often overused, but RCP is a truly revolutionary technology," said Morry Marshall, vice president of Strategic Technologies, Semico Research Corp. The Austrian mobile carrier Hutchison 3G (3), which is headquartered in Vienna, is relying on state-of-the-art technology from Siemens to build out its existing W-CDMA network.
IDC expects about 24 million U.S. cellular subscribers and customers will be paying for some form of TV/video content and services on their mobile devices by 2010, up from about 7 million this year.
Motorola and Huawei announced a new collaboration to bring an enhanced and extensive portfolio of UMTS and HSPA infrastructure equipment to customers worldwide.
"IMS provides an architecture that facilitates the creation and deployment of complex multimedia applications, and provides service transparency and integration between networks," stated Chris Pearson, President of 3G Americas. ¹This device supports Bluetooth A2DP and AVRCP profiles in addition to Dial up Networking, Object Push, File Transfer (server), Image Profile, Printing Profile and Handsfree 1.5 profile.
 
VELCOM is finishing acceptance of new written requests for testing UMTS-network.
 
"We are excited to embark on this next phase of our collaboration with Lucent on the deployment of this showcase network on the Isle of Man," said Mike Loundes, CTO of Manx Telecom. In a user test of Mobile TV services conducted in London, UK, Vodafone Live! Mobile TV was rated ahead of ROK TV and MobiTV from Three as the best UK mobile TV service.
 
RADVISION announced that Quanta Computer Inc. is licensing RADVISION's 3G-324M Toolkit, with handset related add-ons, and the ProLab(TM) 3G-324M Testing Suite Solution to design and develop a video-enabled 3G mobile handset.  
"Malaysia, Japan, and other Asian countries have been the world's early adopters of 3G cellular technology, and these deployments show how they are enabling it for business and recreational users inside their buildings," said John Spindler, vice president of marketing at LGC Wireless. Vodafone confirmed it had achieved 6.4% organic growth in mobile revenues for the second quarter to June 30 and was on target to achieve between 5% and 6.5% growth for 2006.
"The live streaming format thrives on mobile because the nature of live events means if you are not physically there or in front of your TV, you miss out. Nokia announced that shipments have begun for the Nokia N73, a stunning multimedia computer with excellent photography features and integrated stereo speakers for optimized audio pleasure.
 
"The mobile video revolution is here," said Satu Ehrnrooth, head of Nokia Nseries Cameras, Multimedia, Nokia. "People are already using the internet as a forum for dialogue, and what better way to share your thoughts than through video!  
Samsung announced that it has begun mass producing an 8-Gigabit (Gb) NAND flash memory device, providing a much larger and more affordable storage density for consumer and mobile applications such as mobile phones, MP3 players and gaming consoles. "Samsung is proud to introduce the first Unlicensed Mobile Access phone into the market. We will continue to introduce innovative products and lead the next generation fixed-mobile convergence technology."
3G telecommunications traffic is increasing annually as mobile network infrastructure is upgraded, such as to that of high speed downlink packet access (HSDPA). However, in the European market, "The harmonisation of spectrum, in markets where economies of scale are important, has been a universal benefit – to governments, users and operators alike," said Tom Phillips, Chief Government and Regulatory Affairs Officer of the GSMA.
"SKT’s investment in China Unicom marks SKT’s tremendous success and confidence in rolling out advanced CDMA2000 voice, broadband data and multimedia services in markets outside of Korea,"
This makes three orders for C3’s video module in quick succession, as service providers rush to position themselves to operate 3G services.
LG Mobile (LG) announces this year's hottest music handset, the LG U400, exclusively on the 3 network. Available in the UK in black, this music rich, slim-line, 3G slider also has an external scroll wheel which allows easy navigation through a multitude of cutting-edge features.
While 3G enables the introduction of richer applications over high-speed data network, simple messaging applications would continue to drive mobile data revenues in Asia Pacific. "We are continuously working on ways to improve our customers' mobile experience, particularly their ability to work from anywhere. The BlackBerry 8707v is another powerful addition to our range of BlackBerry solutions.
“As operators deploy these high-speed data technologies, Andrew is ready to support them with testing systems that help ensure the highest level of network quality and customer satisfaction,” said Terry Garner, group president, Network Solutions, Andrew Corporation.
Zacks Equity Research highlights Vodafone Group as the Bull of the Day. Our Bull of the Day recommendation is for Vodafone Group (NYSE: VOD), a leading international wireless carrier.
 
Alcatel and Qatar Telecom (Qtel), the incumbent operator and the exclusive telecommunications provider in Qatar, announced today the official launch of the first service to be provided over Qtel's new third generation mobile network.
 
Digi International announced the introduction of the ConnectPort WAN VPN S-EvDO, the first commercial-grade, upgradeable 3G EvDO (Evolution Data Optimized) router. DataViz announced a partnership with Sony Ericsson to provide Exchange ActiveSync connectivity for Sony Ericsson's new Symbian OS based UIQ 3.0 smartphones, both the M600 and P990.
Actix announced that it is the first optimization company to offer mobile operators a state-of-the-art 3.5G simulation and optimization solution that supports a High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA) capability. The International Multimedia Telecommunications Consortium's Packet-switched Streaming Services Activity Group (PSS-AG) staged a live face-to-face interoperability test event in June, kicking off its latest cycle of interoperability testing of 3GPP and 3GPP2 streaming standards.
 
Quantech Electronics announced the official launch of its mobile advertising technology package with comprehensive coverage of all mobile communication modes.
 
Marc Allera, Sales Director at 3, commented: "These two new Sony Ericsson handsets are an important addition to 3's leading handset portfolio. Since its launch in 2004, DigRF has become the de-facto interface between digital basebands and RF ICs.
Mainland China and Taiwan exported over 207 million 2.5G and 3G phones in 2005 -- 28 percent of the world total, according to Global Sources' China Sourcing Report: 2.5G & 3G Phones. Dr. Sachio Semmoto, Founder, Chairman and CEO of eMobile, says, “Huawei is a dynamic company full of the customer-driven innovative spirit.
Ericsson has been selected to upgrade Bite's 3G network with HSDPA in Lithuania and to build an HSDPA-enabled WCDMA/UMTS network in Latvia. "QUALCOMM's technology leadership has made possible the successful accomplishment of these milestones, bringing richer broadband wireless entertainment, personal convenience and enterprise services closer to reality,"
Analysys International says China is most likely to issue 3G mobile telecommunication licenses in the second half of this year and China's 3G subscriber base will reach 270 million by 2011. 3G Americas has recommended a set of common technical elements for operators and vendors for the production of 3G handsets in order to increase the access of customers in developing markets to 3G services.
 
The number of 3.5G mobile broadband subscribers worldwide will boom more than ten-fold from 2.5 million in 2006 to more than 300 million in 2011,  
For a 3G handset having no camera is something of a sin. It means no video calls and no shooting anything to MMS or SMS around. Which we find rather sad.
Cingular Wireless and LG announced the availability of the LG CU500, a new 3G phone that gives customers access to Cingular Wireless data services at broadband speeds for faster and better performance.
Tektronix announced the Tektronix K1297-G35 Protocol Tester for mobile equipment manufacturers and mobile operators. Antenova Ltd announced today that the largest notebook computer company has selected its high performance seven-band antenna for their new lighter and more durable wireless broadband enabled notebook computers.
“Along with our current target markets in Southeast Europe, Slovakia represents an attractive option for us due to its proximity to Austria and the extremely positive economic development in recent years.
The Customer Respect Group, an international research and consulting firm that focuses on how corporations treat their online customers, today released findings from its Third-Quarter 2006 Online Customer Respect Study of UK Telecommunications companies.
 
Mobile phones are much more capable of making an impact on the market for mobile music players than on that for digital cameras. This is the opinion formed by IMS Research during its most recent examination of the handset market.
 
NTT DoCoMo and Aquafairy agreed to jointly develop a micro fuel cell for 3G FOMA™ handsets. This agreement follows their successful development of a polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) that has proven effective in a prototype recharger. Four new i-Mode handsets have arrived on O2. They are Motorola L6, Motorola L7i and the LG L343i and Samsung S401i
In North America, “chat” culture, in which anyone can communicate with friends or colleagues in text format online, has become widespread. "Ukretelecom's plans for the development of its third generation mobile network are divided into some stages", said Mr. Syrotenko. "As a preliminary stage, the choice of network architecture and the equipment supplier will be made.
"Partnering with Vodafone, a world-class mobile operator, is a significant step to accelerate our geographic expansion and serve more European customers," said John Hartnett, "The innovative standards work at 3GPP is providing the foundation of advanced wireless broadband functionality, to the benefit of operators and their customers worldwide.
Nokia has won a radio and High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) network order from Saudi Telecommunication Company (STC), bolstering its recently-launched WCDMA 3G and HSDPA services in Saudi Arabia. With Nokia's HSDPA solution,
ZTE has been selected by Maroc~Connect, part of Moroccan business group ONA, to deploy an All-IP CDMA2000 solution for a nationwide telecoms network. The new network will be developed over the next three years to offer enhanced voice, data and other services.
Jorgen Behrens, Vice-President, Product Management and Strategy, said: "As the smartphone category broadens into different market segments and quickly expands across global regions, 3’s match highlights channel proved the most popular with the equivalent of a full capacity Arsenal stadium crowd tuning in daily to catch up on matches they missed or relive the action on 3.
 
Puzzle/Strategy and Retro/Arcade mobile games are the top game genres among U.K. 3G mobile game players, according to Telephia, the leading provider of performance measurement information to the mobile industry. Telephia's Q2 2006 U.K.  
The hTc Z will enable a variety of useful mobile business solutions using Windows Server® and Exchange Server, in addition to Bluetooth® and many add-in applications. ANADIGICS announced that the Company is supplying indium gallium phosphide (InGaP) heterojunction bipolar transistor (HBT) power amplifiers (PAs) to ZTE for the F866 WCDMA handset.
Streaming21 announced the availability of 3G Relay Server, a carrier-grade mobile streaming solution that allows mobile operators and content providers to deliver multimedia contents to mobile phone subscribers over GPRS and 3G networks.
The CDMA Development Group (CDG) congratulated Telecom New Zealand (TNZ) on its commitment to deploy CDMA2000(R) 1xEV-DO Revision A before the end of 2006.
After wooing us with the Chocolate fashion phone, LG is keeping up the pressure with the launch of its music phone, the U400. Can this funketeer have the same impact as its sweet stablemate? InnoMedia, Inc., a leading supplier of Voice-over-IP (VoIP) appliances and business solutions, today announced that InnoMedia's MTA 5410S IP Videophone was named "Communications Solutions Product of the Year" by Communications Solutions magazine.
 
A new report from analyst firm Juniper Research predicts that Broadcast Mobile TV will reach revenues of $11.7bn worldwide by 2011. Japan is predicted to lead the market with revenues reaching $2.9bn and the US will follow closely at $1.8bn.  
"Expanding our strategic partnership with a leading laptop manufacturer, such as Panasonic, into Europe is another milestone for Novatel Wireless," said Peter Leparulo, chief executive officer for Novatel Wireless. "We are delighted to be selected as the preferred supplier of HSPA networks by M1. This win clearly confirms and demonstrates M1's confidence in Nokia to deliver high-quality cutting-edge technology to mobile operators and consumers,"
'Mobility Solutions for Business' has been developed by Vodafone UK in response to increased demand for one-stop telecoms services from its SME customers and is being delivered with simplified account management, service and billing.
"We expect to leverage our experience with a global customer base of nearly 70 mobile network operators in pursuing additional opportunities in the CIS.
“Overall, business users continue to prove themselves to be lucrative customers for mobile carriers, with reported monthly spending of nearly $90 per user,
While in many European countries third generation (3G) mobile licenses were awarded a few years ago and most operators started providing the services in 2002, the Russian market remains on the sidelines.
Vodafone’s new, exclusive 3G-powered Sony Ericsson V630i may look new on the outside but inside it harbours a very familiar secret. What could it be? Let’s find out Vodafone Ireland has become the first mobile operator in the country to launch a flat-rate 3G mobile Internet service on Vodafone's superior 3G network. Called Vodafone Unlimited Data and available on July 1st,
Spirent Communications announced that it has acquired Scientific Software Engineering, Inc. (“SSE”), the US based developer of the fast growing Landslide product, a leading software based system for testing the performance and functionality of 2.5 and 3G wireless network infrastructure.
Nokia will host commercial Push to talk over Cellular (PoC) and Presence services for 3 Scandinavia in Sweden and Denmark, thus allowing the operator to roll out the solution more quickly and efficiently.
Vidiator announced that it has been successfully delivering mobile video (live and on-demand) of the exciting action of the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany to subscribers of the 3 Group of carriers on its UMTS network. NTT DoCoMo announced that it will accept proposals from suppliers for development of equipment for Super 3G base stations and handsets.
The Sky+ Remote Record service means people can record their favourite TV programmes from a mobile phone now, and coming soon online via Sky.com, wherever they are in the world. "Mangrove is pleased to have acted to help their customers achieve early compliance with RoHS," said John Hannon, Mangrove's CFO and COO.
 
The mobile broadband coverage of T-Mobile’s 3G/HSDPA - the company exclusively offering commercial HSDPA, which is the real mobile broadband service - increased significantly.
  
“More and more business professionals around the world are looking to improve productivity by staying more connected while on the move with high-speed wireless networks,” said Eric Cador, senior vice president, Personal Systems Group "As a result of this transaction, we are seeing the potential of significantly increasing our opportunities with existing customers," commented Nissim Atias, CEO of Celerica Ltd.
Following comprehensive trials in Glasgow, Vodafone signed the 10-year deal with Arqiva to provide a fully managed 2G and 3G solution, encompassing design, implementation and maintenance.
"We are keen to be early the market with these services," says Paddy Woods of Phonovation. "We can see great potential to use video calls in advertising and promotional applications and we will be exploring this in the coming months.
With the commercial launch of the Samsung ZV50, Vodafone becomes the first Portuguese operator to offer 3G Broadband – also known as 3.5G or HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) – phones. Fujitsu Limited, a leading provider of customer-focused IT and communications solutions for the global marketplace, has begun shipping the F902iS ( above ) , the first NTT DoCoMo's 3G FOMA(TM) handset that supports Microsoft(R) Windows Media
Juniper Networks announced that PT Excelcomindo Pratama Tbk (XL), one of Indonesia's leading communications providers, has deployed the M-series routers to improve the performance of its MPLS-based VPN services and create a solid network foundation for the delivery of advanced services such as 3G Wireless. Slated for release around the world across Q3 and Q4 of 2006, the latest versions of the million-selling phone include white and pink handsets and new ‘premium’ Chocolate phones with unique design variations and enhanced technical specifications which will be available before the end of the year.
With the Nokia HSDPA solution, Proximus will be able to operate its network more cost-efficiently and offer its customers data services at speeds of up to five times faster than current 3G speeds.
IRIS is ideal for home or office security as it keeps an eye on your empty building and also has applications in the entertainment market. IRIS camera has a standard GPRS sim card integrated within it, making set up and deployment as easy as a phone call. Samsung announced its launch of the SGH-i320 , new Slim Q WERTY Smartphone, signaling the company's drive to the s martphone m arket.
NTL Incorporated, the holding company of the ntl: Telewest group, which now includes Virgin Mobile, announced that having received all necessary court approvals, ntl: Telewest's acquisition of Virgin Mobile has completed and Virgin Mobile's shares have been de-listed from the London Stock Exchange. As England’s World Cup campaign ended in misery last Saturday, masochistic mobile users unable to watch the match on television were desperately downloading video streams of the penalty shoot-out that consigned the England team to another four trophy-less years.
“This latest step is part of our continued effort to offer our customers a choice of value added instant messaging services. Our customers have expressed an interest in using MSN on their mobile phones, and we wanted to meet their needs. NTT DoCoMo, Inc. and its eight regional subsidiaries today introduced six handsets in the 3G FOMA™ "7 Series." The stylish lineup places special emphasis on design and even includes three models conceived by noted outside designers:
Huawei Technologies announced that it recently deployed a High Speed Download Packet Access (HSDPA) network in the state of Kedah to support the 11th Sukan Malaysia National Sports Event (SUKMA). The contract marks a new customer for Nokia in an important growth market, and highlights Nokia's leadership in supplying and managing superior networks infrastructure.
A week after the fastest growing Bulgarian operator revealed its new corporate vision, GLOBUL presented to media an sector professional some of the capabilities of its 3G services which are expected to be commercially available by the end of September 2006.
''China's 3G Network Implementation Focus Report 2006'', if one 3G license will be released in 2006, the first phase of 3G network implementation should reach 10 million lines to 20 million lines to meet the user demands.
"We are pleased about this series of orders from Tele2. They confirm our quality and performance in building mobile infrastructures as well as our leading role in 3G technology," said Christoph Caselitz, President of Mobile Networks at Siemens Communications. "The launch of our 'WorldPhone View' HSDPA service is a key component of KTF's portfolio of next-generation mobile services," said Won-Jin Park, executive vice president, KTF.
Responding to the startling announcement of Intel's cellphone processor division sale to Marvell, the Handset Component Technologies Service of Strategy Analytics released an analysis of the $600 million Intel-Marvell deal, "Intel Crashes Out of Cell Phone Business. Can Marvel Do Any Better?" Mobile technology and content development company, ROK Entertainment, has licensed the Austin Powers film ‘International Man of Mystery’ to it’s growing portfolio of titles available on memory card for play on mobile phones.
 
ARCEP reports today on the verification procedure for the UMTS roll-out obligations of the operators Orange France and SFR, which has been underway since December 2005.
  
You know those reviews that say ‘this is the handset with everything’? They can’t be right, because no handset can make you a cup of tea. But if you are on the hunt for a mobile email machine with a good wodge of extra features packed in Nokia’s E61 could be it. Even prior to launch, Elan Digital's U132 USB to PCMCIA Cardbus adapter had back orders which exceeded expectations. Elan Digital, the interface specialists, had already identified a requirement for the adapter because of the lack of PCMCIA slots in the latest notebook PCs.
 
China Digital Communication announced that it has completed the acquisition of Galaxy View International, Ltd., which operates through its wholly owned subsidiary Sono Digital Electronic Technologies Co., Ltd.,
 
The programme, which is fronted by Sam Delaney, is an irreverent and entertaining look at the tournament, providing fans with previews and reviews of every day’s action. The new digital broadcasting plan - agreed to by ITU Region 1 countries as well as Iran at the month-long meeting held in Geneva
Under the terms of the agreement, the two companies will work together to offer key Internet services such as Yahoo! Search, Yahoo! Mobile Web, Yahoo! Messenger, Yahoo! Mail, and Yahoo! Go Despite high expectations for mobile TV and radio services, only a small number of broadcasting technology options will be financially viable, according to a new report,
“We’re delighted to include Microsoft devices into our compatibility list as this further extends our reach into a new demographic of mobile device users” said Jonathan Kendrick, Chairman and CEO of ROK. It feels like a lifetime since we first clapped eyes on the Nokia N91. In fact, after just over a year of waiting, and waiting some more, 3G.co.uk has finally got hold of Nokia’s hard-drive-toting music handset.
LG's new U300 3G handset has been launched in the UK. Its claimed to be a stunning, feature rich handset that’s perfect for the style conscious as well as music fans who don’t want wires to interfere with the enjoyment of their music. Nokia announced a new commercial DVB-H pilot in Stockholm with Teracom in Sweden. Nokia is supplying the Nokia Mobile Broadcast System 3.0 and Nokia N92 mobile
Twenty-seven percent of U.K. 3G mobile subscribers download full track music on their mobile phones, according to Telephia, the leading provider of performance measurement information to the mobile industry.
Areeba Syria, Investcom LLC’s Syrian mobile telecommunications operations, announced today that it will be launching 3G services including video calls and high-speed internet.
"EV-DO Rev. A is a robust technology that will allow us to provide our customers with new services that blend voice, data, video and multimedia applications," said Ed Salas executive director of network strategy, Verizon Wireless.
LCC International announced that it has been awarded by Saudi Telecom (STC) a 24 month contract extension to lead the design and engineering efforts to transform STC's wireless infrastructure into a world class 3G network.
Nokia announced that the Nokia N70 multimedia computer has been awarded 'Best Mobile Entertainment Handset' at the annual Mobile Entertainment Awards, the Meffys. "With the increased adoption of 3G mobile phones the DCS-2120 wireless internet camera provides true mobile security for the home and business.
As England beat Ecuador in the heat of Stuttgart on Sunday with what was widely accepted to be their best (although still far from perfect) performance of the tournament, evidence is growing that mobile operators are also raising their game. “With the growing adoption of 3G mobile phones worldwide, the importance of a 3G gateway in the enterprise market is rapidly increasing.” said Cristoforo Mione, Head of Sales for DyLogic.
"People want mobile access to communications and information services wherever they are, whether they are taking in a game at Turner Field, visiting a customer in Alpharetta or working from home in Stone Mountain," Vodafone Ireland and Research In Motion introduced the BlackBerry 8707v for business and individual customers in Ireland. With the launch of the BlackBerry 8707v, mobile workers will continue to take advantage of proven BlackBerry functionality, leveraging Vodafone's UMTS network.
The Data Security Service(TM) makes life easier for NTT DoCoMo subscribers by protecting their valuable phone contact information and other content through online backup. The Coiler UMTS Repeater is ideal for UMTS network operators looking for a quick and cost effective coverage solution that is capable of filling in gaps in indoor coverage and handling high density traffic.
3G service providers and manufacturers of 3G network equipment as well as subscriber-side mobile devices need to validate their products and networks for 3G-324M performance
"The deployment of Revision A is a major milestone in the delivery of next-generation wireless broadband, and is an important step towards converged voice and data services,"
“This is another big name brand allocating ad spend to mobile media. Canon recognises the opportunity to reach out to a large mobile audience of over 3.5 million viewers tuning into one of the biggest events ever broadcast on mobile. Alcatel announced that it has been selected by Telekom Malaysia as the prime supplier of Celcom Berhad, a wholly-owned company of TM and Malaysia's premier mobile communications provider, for its 3G/UMTS wireless network.
If you are looking for ease of use and sleek design you won’t get much better than the Nokia 6234, but it isn’t going to be all things to all people. The launch, last week, of a 3G mobile broadband data card for laptop users by Vodafone and by T-Mobile highlights startling differences in pricing.
 
The contract also includes a nationwide network upgrade based on Ericsson's market-leading mobile softswitch solution. The system rollout has already started.
 
The LG U300 is on sale in the UK. No official mention from either LGE or 3 UK. Don't really know why, but here's the main low down. "We are very happy to offer Romanian customers Vodafone live! with 3G, the ultimate multi-media offering that revolutionizes the consumers' experience and the use of mobile.
Vodafone has just launched HSDPA services in the UK but it is far from alone," says Mike Roberts, principal analyst at Informa Telecoms & Media and co-author of the report. The number of countries where HSDPA mobile broadband networks are planned, in deployment or launched has now reached 50, according to a new publication from GSA - the Global mobile Suppliers Association.