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Handset vendors shipped 245 million cellphones worldwide in Q1 2009

Global Handset Shipments Fall at Fastest Rate in History

1st May, 2009

Handset vendors shipped 245 million cellphones worldwide in Q1 2009

Would have scored higher if the build quality was better.

Samsung Classico Review by 3G.co.uk

1st May, 2009

Would have scored higher if the build quality was better.

Evalued USD 1.7 billion in total with China Mobile and China Telecom

Alcatel-Lucent Lands USD 1.7 Billion 3G Framework Agreements

1st May, 2009

Evalued USD 1.7 billion in total with China Mobile and China Telecom

   
Explores the lessons learned and techniques developed for optimally deploying HSPA

HSPA Performance and Evolution: A Practical Perspective

30th April , 2009

Explores the lessons learned and techniques developed for optimally deploying HSPA

Alcatel Lobster 621 Review

30th April , 2009

A low-cost phone that packs a good number of features, it is excellent value for money.

The work will significantly propel the TD-SCDMA, industry chain and global competitive environment

Collaboration to Increase Global Competitiveness of TD-SCDMA Industry

30th April , 2009

The work will significantly propel the TD-SCDMA, industry chain and global competitive environment

The new LevelOne 3G wireless router offers mobile broadband connections and Wi-Fi.

New Portable 3G Wireless Router

30th April , 2009

The new LevelOne 3G wireless router offers mobile broadband connections and Wi-Fi.

Significant test system orders for LTE EPC testing

New LTE EPC Test System Orders

30th April , 2009

Significant test system orders for LTE EPC testing

The Samsung Tocco Lite has enhanced social media features

Samsung Launches Tocco Lite

30th April , 2009

The Samsung Tocco Lite has enhanced social media features

UMTS900 is attracting significant interest from mobile operators

Prospects for UMTS900

30th April , 2009

UMTS900 is attracting significant interest from mobile operators

Orange products and services sold in selected HMV stores across the UK.

Orange and HMV Sign High Street Deal

30th April , 2009

Orange products and services sold in selected HMV stores across the UK.

As a result, fast 4G networks can be provided with a substantially wider coverage at a lower cost

Finland Awards 4G Mobile Network Spectrum

29th April , 2009

As a result, fast 4G networks can be provided with a substantially wider coverage at a lower cost

the Blackberry Bold smartphone on 3 is all about keeping the ultimate multi-tasker entertained and connected.

3G Operator 3 UK Get Blackberry Bold.

29th April , 2009

The Blackberry Bold smartphone on 3 is all about keeping the ultimate multi-tasker entertained and connected.

According to the contract life:) will install around 3000 base stations

Huawei Deploy 3000 3G Base Stations in Ukraine

29th April , 2009

According to the contract life:) will install around 3000 base stations

Vodafone’s first Android-powered smartphone

Vodafone Exclusive HTC Magic Android Phone

29th April , 2009

Vodafone’s first Android-powered smartphone.

The collaboration offers a powerful combined solution allowing end-users to roam seamlessly between WiFi and WiMAX.

World’s First Automated Wireless Roaming Solution

29th April , 2009

Powerful combined solution allowing end-users to roam seamlessly between WiFi and WiMAX.

The HTC Touch Diamond2 has an impressive range of business and entertainment features.

HTC Touch Diamond2 Review

29th April , 2009

The HTC Touch Diamond2 has an impressive range of business and entertainment features.

The collaboration offers a powerful combined solution allowing end-users to roam seamlessly between WiFi and WiMAX.

Cost of Supporting 3G Mobile Broadband is Eroding Subscriber Profitability

29th April , 2009

The cost to support mobile broadband products and services is up to 200% greater.

T-Mobile and Virgin Trains to Offer Wifi

29th April , 2009

The Wi-Fi HotSpot service will provide a wireless broadband connection throughout the entire journey, including all tunnel sections, at high speeds.

The collaboration offers a powerful combined solution allowing end-users to roam seamlessly between WiFi and WiMAX.

World’s First Automated Wireless Roaming Solution

29th April , 2009

Powerful combined solution allowing end-users to roam seamlessly between WiFi and WiMAX.

The HTC Touch Diamond2 has an impressive range of business and entertainment features.

HTC Touch Diamond2 Review

29th April , 2009

The HTC Touch Diamond2 has an impressive range of business and entertainment features.

The collaboration offers a powerful combined solution allowing end-users to roam seamlessly between WiFi and WiMAX.

Cost of Supporting 3G Mobile Broadband is Eroding Subscriber Profitability

29th April , 2009

The cost to support mobile broadband products and services is up to 200% greater.

T-Mobile and Virgin Trains to Offer Wifi

29th April , 2009

The Wi-Fi HotSpot service will provide a wireless broadband connection throughout the entire journey, including all tunnel sections, at high speeds.

A strong tranche of deployments will also occur at sub-1,000 MHz frequencies

3G LTE Deployments will Cluster in 2600 Frequency Band

28th April , 2009

A strong tranche of deployments will also occur at sub-1,000 MHz frequencies

A low-cost phone that packs a good number of features

Nokia Carbon Arte 8800 Review by 3G.co.uk

28th April , 2009

A low-cost phone that packs a good number of features

Mongolian operator MobiCom has launched the first high-speed mobile broadband network

3G Mobile Broadband for Mongolia

28th April , 2009

Mongolian operator MobiCom has launched the first high-speed mobile broadband network

Acision's solution will be deployed to deliver voicemail services.

3 UK's 3G Customers Gain Richer Voicemail and Unified Messaging

28th April , 2009

Acision's solution will be deployed to deliver voicemail services.

The global Mobile TV subscribers are anticipated to grow at a CAGR of more than 60%

Global Mobile TV Forecast

27th April , 2009

The global Mobile TV subscribers are anticipated to grow at a CAGR of more than 60%

Samsung I7500 is a cutting-edge smartphone, featuring a 3.2” full touch screen and 7.2Mbps HSDPA and WiFi connectivity

Samsung Launches it's First Android-Powered Mobile Phone

27th April , 2009

Samsung I7500 is a cutting-edge smartphone, featuring a 3.2” full touch screen and 7.2Mbps HSDPA and WiFi connectivity

Nujira has signed a purchase agreement for its Coolteq handset development platform

Top Five Handset OEM Signs First Coolteq Deal

27th April , 2009

Nujira has signed a purchase agreement for its Coolteq handset development platform

A hero device that deserves its billing. Feature heavy, the Samsung Tocco Ultra Edition excels in all departments. A true classic.

Samsung Tocco Ultra Edition Review

27th April , 2009

A hero device that deserves its billing. Feature heavy, the Samsung Tocco Ultra Edition excels in all departments.

Wi-Fi connections totaled 10.5 million in the first quarter of 2009

AT&T Sees Dramtic Growth in WiFi Connections

27th April , 2009

Wi-Fi connections totaled 10.5 million in the first quarter of 2009

The T700 is a snazzy head turner, ideal for a dressy night

Sony Ericsson T700 Review

27th April , 2009

The T700 is a snazzy head turner, ideal for a dressy night

Enabling smartphone manufacturers to reach critical price points

SkyCross Helps Drive Global Smartphone Explosion

27th April , 2009

Enabling smartphone manufacturers to reach critical price points

   
ZTE will deploy its state-of-the-art SDR solutions.

ZTE Wins AVEA 3G Deal

24th April , 2009

ZTE will deploy its state-of-the-art SDR solutions.

Nokia's first SIM-based NFC device.

Next Step With The Nokia 6216 Classic

24th April , 2009

Nokia's first SIM-based NFC device.

Won a commercial W-CDMA contract with China Unicom.

Motorola Wins China Unicom 3G Contract

24th April , 2009

Won a commercial W-CDMA contract

Wide ranging strategic partnership

Orange Forms Mobile Partnership With The Wikimedia

24th April , 2009

Wide ranging strategic partnership

Mobile messaging revenues are set for measured growth over the next five years

Person-to-Person (P2P ) Mobile Messaging to Reach $106bn

23rd April , 2009

Mobile messaging revenues are set for measured growth over the next five years

From 1 May, there will be no data charges or top-up fees for either contract or pay-as-you-go customers who use Skype on 3

Free Skype to Skype 3G Mobile Calls and Instant Messages

23rd April , 2009

From 1 May, there will be no data charges or top-up fees for either contract or pay-as-you-go customers who use Skype on 3

80 per cent of consumers see call and text prices as the most important factors when looking for a new phone

Voice and SMS Costs More Important Than 3G Mobile Data Services

23rd April , 2009

80 per cent of consumers see call and text prices as the most important factors

Motorola commissioned a new photo shoot with one of the world’s most stylish icons, David Beckham.

Motorola Presents…The AURA of David Beckham

23rd April , 2009

Motorola commissioned a new photo shoot with one of the world’s most stylish icons, David Beckham.

The TD-PEM-2500, is powered by IPWireless’ latest generation 3GPP TD-CDMA System-on-a-Chip ASIC

Shipment of 3GPP-Based PCI Express® Mini Cards

22nd April , 2009

The TD-PEM-2500, is powered by IPWireless’ latest generation 3GPP TD-CDMA System-on-a-Chip ASIC

The Touch™ 3G cleverly combines work and leisure applications in one device

Orange Launches The HTC Touch 3G for Business Customers

22nd April , 2009

The Touch™ 3G cleverly combines work and leisure applications in one device

RADCOM Ltd announced the launch of its new high-capacity R70-S probe platform, taking mobile data monitoring performance to a new level.

New Probe for 3G Mobile Broadband Service Assurance

22nd April , 2009

R70-S probe platform, taking mobile data monitoring performance to a new level.

The AK007 smartphone was developed for the with Chinese police force.

TechFaith and QIGI Co-Launch AK007 Smartphone

22nd April , 2009

The AK007 smartphone was developed for the with Chinese police force.

Availability of a new report entitled "Global 3G Market Review".

Life Left in 2G & 3G Wireless

22nd April , 2009

Availability of a new report entitled "Global 3G Market Review".

Samsung C6625 handset powered by Windows Mobile

BT Business First to Launch Samsung C6625

22nd April , 2009

Samsung C6625 handset powered by Windows Mobile

Designed specifically to address the needs of high-use M2M applications

Ultra High–Use 3G Services for M2M Applications

22nd April , 2009

Designed specifically to address the needs of high-use M2M applications

Launch of a tough new 3G mobile handset

SOS 3G Mobile Phone with GPS Tracking

22nd April , 2009

Launch of a tough new 3G mobile handset

Built specifically for UK small businesses

T-Mobile New Business SIM Plan

21st April , 2009

Built specifically for UK small businesses

Provide Wi-Fi across more than 650 Starbucks coffeehouses

BT Serves-up Wi-Fi at Starbucks Coffeehouses

21st April , 2009

Provide Wi-Fi across more than 650 Starbucks coffeehouses

The next-generation network will deliver faster data download speeds through the advanced UMTS / HSPA technology

MTS Launches 3G in Armenia

21st April , 2009

The next-generation network will deliver faster data download speeds through the advanced UMTS / HSPA technology

Viewty Smart carries on the heritage of the first LG Viewty, which sold over 6.5 million units.

LG's Viewty is Back and Better than Ever

21st April , 2009

Viewty Smart carries on the heritage of the first LG Viewty, which sold over 6.5 million units.

New K41 software option for its vector and baseband signal generators

Verizon Releases 3G LTE Specifictions

20th April , 2009

Verizon Wireless is encouraging developers to get excited about designing innovative products and services the future requires.

The Nokia N97 is the world's most advanced mobile computer

Vodafone Announce N97 Launch Date

20th April , 2009

The Nokia N97 is the world's most advanced mobile computer

China Mobile showcased cutting edge 3G business and consumer applications

China’s 3G Services Come Alive

20th April , 2009

China Mobile showcased cutting edge 3G business and consumer applications

A fast, 3G phone with decent entertainment features but a few glaring omissions

Samsung L810 Steel by 3G.co.uk

20th April , 2009

A fast, 3G phone with decent entertainment features but a few glaring omissions

New K41 software option for its vector and baseband signal generators

Signal Generators Now Support EDGE Evolution

20th April , 2009

New K41 software option for its vector and baseband signal generators

Extend its popular ring back tone service to customers in emerging markets

Vodafone Onmobile For Ring Back Tones

20th April , 2009

Extend its popular ring back tone service to customers in emerging markets

By 2013, there will be around 22.4 million 3G LTE subscribers in Western Europe

3G Mobile Broadband Technologies to Close the Gap with Fixed Broadband

16th April , 2009

By 2013, there will be around 22.4 million 3G LTE subscribers in Western Europe

Orange customers will be able to take advantage of built-in push email.

Orange and Nokia Extend Strategic Partnership With Mobile Email

16th April , 2009

Orange customers will be able to take advantage of built-in push email.

The business case for femtocells is strong, often doubling the customer lifetime value

Findings from Femtocell Business Case Study

16th April , 2009

The business case for femtocells is strong, often doubling the customer lifetime value

Vodafone UK has now gained the standard for its 3G and 2G networks

BS Certification for Vodafone's 3G Mobile and Braodand Service

15th April , 2009

Vodafone UK has now gained the standard for its 3G and 2G networks

Omnitele tailored their in depth network cost modeling framework to gauge the cost savings of the (PCRF)-based approach

3G Mobile Broadband Operators Can Realize 20% Savings

16th April , 2009

Omnitele tailored their in depth network cost modeling framework to gauge the cost savings of the (PCRF)-based approach

The next generation smartphone from Samsung Mobile, is a compact slider that opens to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard

Samsung Announce The Propel Pro

15th April , 2009

The next generation smartphone from Samsung Mobile, is a compact slider that opens to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard

The roll-out of what will be Sweden's most extensive 4G network will start this year

Joint 4G Network in Sweden

15th April , 2009

The roll-out of what will be Sweden's most extensive 4G network will start this year

The WL-2600CAM is an advanced wireless IP camera with Pan and Tilt function.

World's First Pan/Tilt CMOS IP Camera Works With 3G Phones

15th April , 2009

The WL-2600CAM is an advanced wireless IP camera with Pan and Tilt function.

Europe's CEPT has given a EC-wide clearance for the roll-out of UMTS900 in its 47 member states.

UMTS is Gaining 3G Mass Market Adoption

15th April , 2009

Europe's CEPT has given a EC-wide clearance for the roll-out of UMTS900 in its 47 member states.

New solutions specifically designed for the smartphone category

New Benefits for Smartphone Users

14th April , 2009

New solutions specifically designed for the smartphone category

Service providers can provide better user experience as content can be displayed faster.

Dilithium Enables Dynamic Video Traffic Shaping & Optimization

15th April , 2009

Service providers can provide better user experience as content can be displayed faster.

Over two million unit sales worldwide in the five short months

LG Sell Vast Quantities of The Cookie Mobile Phone

10th April , 2009

Over two million unit sales worldwide in the five short months

Supports LTE baseband scanning in the 700 MHz bands

High Performance 3G LTE Scanner

14th April , 2009

Supports LTE baseband scanning in the 700 MHz bands

New luxury high-end mobile handset model

Qiao Xing to Launch Luxury Mobile Handset

10th April , 2009

New luxury high-end mobile handset model

3GPP-compliant LTE Protocol Stack for User Equipment

"Chip-Friendly" LTE Protocol Stack

14th April , 2009

3GPP-compliant LTE Protocol Stack for User Equipment

Kyocera announced two new Kyocera CDMA handsets.

New QWERTY Texting Phone and Stylish New Slider

9th April , 2009

Kyocera announced two new Kyocera CDMA handsets.

MD8430A Signalling Tester was the only test instrument to win

3G LTE Signalling Tester Wins Technology Award

10th April , 2009

MD8430A Signalling Tester was the only test instrument to win

Extending its free BlackBerry email and web browsing offer

Orange Extends Free Blackberry Internet Service

9th April , 2009

Extending its free BlackBerry email and web browsing offer

Vodafone pay as you go customers will be able to say what they want

Gossip, Chat and Text More From Vodafone

10th April , 2009

Vodafone pay as you go customers will be able to say what they want

New Barbie phone's superior technology will be encased in an elegant exterior

High-End Barbie Mobile Phone Announced

7th April , 2009

New Barbie phone's superior technology will be encased in an elegant exterior

Market opportunity for mobile WiMAX and 3G long-term evolution (LTE)

Melee Between 3G LTE and Mobile WiMAX

9th April , 2009

Market opportunity for mobile WiMAX and 3G long-term evolution (LTE)

Record videos in an instant on the Sony Ericsson S312

New Sony Ericsson S312 Camera Phone

7th April , 2009

Record videos in an instant on the Sony Ericsson S312

LG has selected EB as the to deliver first multi-antenna (OTA)

Industry’s First Multi-Antenna Over-the-Air (OTA) Test Solution

9th April , 2009

LG has selected EB as the to deliver first multi-antenna (OTA)

The slider mobile phone comes with a complete package of entertainment features

New Sony Ericsson W205 Walkman Phone

7th April , 2009

The slider mobile phone comes with a complete package of entertainment features

Supply the Dyaptive DMTS-9200 LTE Network Load and Performance Test System

Dyaptive Systems Wins 3G LTE Deal

8th April , 2009

Supply the Dyaptive DMTS-9200 LTE Network Load and Performance Test System

The new arrival is the first device to ship with the new email user interface

Nokia E75 Begins Shipping

6th April , 2009

The new arrival is the first device to ship with the new email user interface

Turkish operator Avea will introduce high-speed mobile broadband services

HSPA Network Order for Ericsson

8th April , 2009

Turkish operator Avea will introduce high-speed mobile broadband services

Available across more than 300 devices with HTML-enabled mobile browsers

Yahoo! Mobile for Web Now Available

2nd April , 2009

Available across more than 300 devices with HTML-enabled mobile browsers

Peplink announced the release of its Balance 20W mobile load balancing router

Enterprise Grade 3G Load Balancing

8th April , 2009

Peplink announced the release of its Balance 20W mobile load balancing router

The touch screen Mondi is designed for use with the Clear™ mobile WiMAX service from Clearwire.

Samsung Mobile Launches First WiMAX-Enabled Mobile Device

1st April , 2009

The touch screen Mondi is designed for use with the Clear™ mobile WiMAX service from Clearwire.

M1 will launch Singapore’s first prepaid mobile broadband service

M1 Offers Prepaid 3G Broadband

8th April , 2009

M1 will launch Singapore’s first prepaid mobile broadband service

Nokia Messaging is currently free to download and supports the world's most popular email accounts

Nokia Messaging, Now Available With Windows Live Hotmail

1st April , 2009

Nokia Messaging is currently free to download and supports the world's most popular email accounts

Fiirst place above category of the Emerging Technology (E-Tech) Awards

First Place in 4G Service Management

7th April , 2009

Fiirst place above category of the Emerging Technology (E-Tech) Awards

Allows enterprises and small business offices to use a wireless ISP

New 3G / 4G, VPN Router

1st April , 2009

Allows enterprises and small business offices to use a wireless ISP

Officially published by 3GPP, paving the way for standardised femtocells

World's First Femtocell Standard Published by 3GPP

7th April , 2009

Officially published by 3GPP, paving the way for standardised femtocells

LTE mobile broadband subscribers will exceed $70 billion globally by 2014.

Novatel Wireless Announces USB HSPA Data Modem

1st April , 2009

Provides peak download speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps and peak upload speeds of 5.76 Mbps.

Continued uptake of mobile phones and notebook PCs drive growth

Camera Phones, Embedded PC Cameras Propel Image Sensor Market

7th April , 2009

Continued uptake of mobile phones and notebook PCs drive growth

Edit and create native Microsoft Word and Excel® files instantly on mobile devices.

Documents To Go Available Exclusively

3rd April , 2009

Edit and create native Microsoft Word and Excel® files instantly on mobile devices.

Enables users to watch BBC One, BBC News 24 and BBC Three on their mobiles.

BBC Announce 3G Mobile Syndication Trial

6th April , 2009

Enables users to watch BBC One, BBC News 24 and BBC Three on their mobiles.

HTC Snap introduces Inner Circle, an HTC innovation

HTC Announce the HTC Snap

2nd April , 2009

HTC Snap introduces Inner Circle, an HTC innovation

The global economic downturn has taken its toll on industries across the globe.

Role for Challengers in the European Mobile Communications Market

6th April , 2009

The global economic downturn has taken its toll on industries across the globe.

New on-device application store for BlackBerry smartphones

RIM Launches BlackBerry App World

2nd April , 2009

New on-device application store for BlackBerry smartphones

New EM700 module is also resistant to very high and low humidity

World’s First M2M 3G Embedded Module

6th April , 2009

New EM700 module is also resistant to very high and low humidity

Available across more than 300 devices with HTML-enabled mobile browsers

Yahoo! Mobile for Web Now Available

2nd April , 2009

Available across more than 300 devices with HTML-enabled mobile browsers

Shipping Base Station and User Equipment simulators to customers

AxisNT to Ship LTE And WiMAX Test Platform

6th April , 2009

Shipping Base Station and User Equipment simulators to customers

The touch screen Mondi is designed for use with the Clear™ mobile WiMAX service from Clearwire.

Samsung Mobile Launches First WiMAX-Enabled Mobile Device

1st April , 2009

The touch screen Mondi is designed for use with the Clear™ mobile WiMAX service from Clearwire.

First tests on a real 4th Generation network with LTE technology

First Tests for Telefonica with 3G LTE

6th April , 2009

First tests on a real 4th Generation network with LTE technology

Nokia Messaging is currently free to download and supports the world's most popular email accounts

Nokia Messaging, Now Available With Windows Live Hotmail

1st April , 2009

Nokia Messaging is currently free to download and supports the world's most popular email accounts

Designed to drive innovation and help foster creative solutions using LTE technology

CentreTo Drive 4G Next Generation Wireless Product Development

3rd April , 2009

Designed to drive innovation and help foster creative solutions using LTE technology

Allows enterprises and small business offices to use a wireless ISP

New 3G / 4G, VPN Router

1st April , 2009

Allows enterprises and small business offices to use a wireless ISP

Avenir is delivering a brand new O2 Mobile Broadband Pay and Go USB modem worth RRP GBP29.35 to each and every one of its clients.

Avenir and O2 Deploy Free Mobile Broadband Test Units

3rd April , 2009

Avenir is delivering a brand new O2 Mobile Broadband Pay and Go USB modem worth RRP GBP29.35 to each and every one of its clients.

LTE mobile broadband subscribers will exceed $70 billion globally by 2014.

Novatel Wireless Announces USB HSPA Data Modem

1st April , 2009

Provides peak download speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps and peak upload speeds of 5.76 Mbps.

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