9th May 2008Ericsson deploys IMS solution and signs WCDMA/HSPA contract with Brasil Telecom
Ericsson has signed a contract with leading operator Brasil Telecom for a WCDMA/HSPA network and the deployment and systems integration of their IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS). The move is set to boost network capacity and manage increased traffic growth, paving the way for the introduction of advanced broadband and multimedia services. Under the contract, Ericsson will be the main supplier for the WCDMA/HSPA radio access network in five Brazilian states and the sole supplier of Brasil Telecom's 2G/3G common core network. As part of the core network, Ericsson's Mobile Packet Backbone Network (Mobile-PBN) solution - from Ericsson's Redback portfolio - will provide telecom-quality IP transport and allow the operator to introduce high-quality multimedia services quickly and reliably. Ericsson will also be responsible for network deployment, systems integration, training and support services.
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9th May 2008O2 UK to distribute Novatel Wireless Ovation MC930D USB broadband modem
Novatel Wireless Inc (Nasdaq:NVTL), which provides wireless broadband access solutions for the mobile communications market, reported on 2 May that O2 UK is distributing the Novatel Wireless Ovation MC930D USB broadband modem, as the O2 Mobile Broadband USB Modem. The Ovation MC930D is a modem designed to provide a download speed of 7.2 Mbps and upload speeds of 2.1 Mbps on any HSPDA/HSUPA network supporting the 2100 MHz band. The Ovation MC930D is available through different O2 UK's direct and business sales channels, is optimized for Europe, providing an option for subscribers who need Internet access.
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8th May 2008StarHub to test 3G femtocell technology
Singapore’s integrated telecom carrier StarHub is to launch a six-month trial of femtocell technology to deliver 3G/3.5 mobile services at home. Anil Nihalani, head of StarHub mobile services, said about 200 customers who are using both the company’s mobile and residential broadband services will take part in the trail, the first of its kind in Singapore. They will be able to use various mobile services, including voice and video call, SMS, MMS and other data services, delivered through a plug-and-play femtocell access point which will be connected to their residential broadband at home.
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6th May 2008More radio spectrum will need to be released to cater for breakthroughs in healthcare and transport, said Ofcom.
In a report focused on the future use of wireless, the regulator identified hundreds of new applications. They include wireless devices which monitor health and radio frequency ID tags on food products that allow allergy sufferers to shop more safely. Meanwhile sensors in cars could automatically inform emergency services in the event of a crash. The report, entitled Tomorrow's Wireless World, was designed to give the regulator an insight into how wireless technologies will need to be regulated over the next 20 years. It focused specifically on the health and transport sectors and both the relevant government departments were closely involved in the research.
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6th May 2008New HTC phone promises 3D graphics
Touch Diamond first to use Windows 6.1. HTC claims that its Touch Diamond phone, due this summer, is the first in the world to feature a 3D graphical interface. The new handset, which will be available to all five UK operators from June, has a 2.8in touch screen, HSDPA access, built-in GPS, 4GB of internal storage and a 3-megapixel camera. "For the past seven months I have been working very hard with our team to ship this device," said HTC president Peter Chou. "2007 was all about touch, but 2008-9 will be about mobile internet. For many, the dream of mobile internet has been false. Some phones take 20 moves to get online."
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6th May 2008NokiaSiemens, Pirelli cooperate on 3G femto soln
Nokia Siemens Networks and Pirelli Broadband Solutions Tuesday said they have signed an agreement for cooperation on 3G Femto Home Access solution. Pirelli's femto-enabled customer premise equipment, or CPE, coupled with the 3G Femto Home Access network solution from Nokia Siemens Networks will enable operators to introduce femtocell-based services to home and small office environments through a wide choice of CPE models developed by Pirelli in compliance with the Nokia Siemens Networks' open architecture. Femtocells are a new way of improving 3G coverage in homes. In this concept, the CPE is installed at the subscriber's home in the same way as xDSL/WiFi modem.
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5th May 2008DoT skews 3G licence rules to biggies' favour.
It could be curtains for the clutch of new telecom companies planning to bid for 3G licences. The draft auction plan, prepared by the department of telecommunications for each circle, puts the new and smaller players at a disadvantage. The department will auction five licences for each circles. Companies planning to bid for the 3G licences include NTT DoCoMo, AT&T and Deutsche Telecom. Big domestic real estate companies like Unitech and Videocon have also submitted bids. The draft auction plan states that if there is a tie between bidders, the one with a higher subscriber base will go through to the next round at the expense of the one with a lower base, which will be put on the waitlist. If the subscriber bases of two bidders are the same, then the one with the higher adjusted gross revenue in the quarter prior to the auction would continue, while the other bidder would move to the waitlist.
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5th May 2008T-Mobile USA Begins Commercial 3G Network Rollout
T-Mobile USA, Inc. today announced that the company has taken the first commercial step in the rollout of its third-generation (3G) wireless network by launching its UMTS/HSDPA network in New York City. T-Mobile plans to continue the rollout of its 3G network across major metropolitan markets through the year. By year’s end, T-Mobile expects its high-speed data network will be available in those cities where a majority of its subscribers currently use data services. “The launch of our 3G network comes at a time when 3G phones and services are more affordable, capable and appealing to our consumer marketplace than ever before,” said Cole Brodman, chief development officer, T-Mobile USA. “We benefit not only from the economic scale of 3G, but also from the extensive commercial experience of 3G in our European markets. Today, T-Mobile USA customers already have among the highest adoption of data and messaging services in the industry. Through our 3G network, we look forward to delivering a rich portfolio of new and meaningful services to enrich our customers’ lives.”
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5th May 2008AT&T Answers the Call for Mobile Broadband Services at Penn State
AT&T Inc. announced today the expansion of the company's third-generation (3G) mobile broadband network at Penn State University -- dramatically changing how and where students, faculty and visitors on campus access the Internet, use e-mail and view a variety of mobile entertainment services. With the addition of 3G technology to more than 15 cell sites in Centre County, AT&T's fastest wireless data network is now available throughout Penn State and State College. "We are staying ahead of the growing demand for fast, dependable wireless broadband access to Internet content, like streaming video," said Dan Lafond, vice president and general manager for AT&T's wireless unit in eastern Pennsylvania. "Our goal is to ensure that Penn State's students, administration and campus visitors who rely on wireless services have the best experience possible with AT&T -- which means unmatched coverage, broadband capabilities and the highest quality of service."
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5th May 2008AT&T Answers the Need for Speed in Westchester County
AT&T Inc. has announced the expansion of the third-generation (3G) mobile broadband wireless network in Westchester County. Customers living and traveling through lower Westchester County now have more options in how, when and where they can access the Internet, use e-mail or view a variety of entertainment services. With the addition of 3G technology to 65 cell sites, AT&T's 3G network is now available in Yonkers, Mamaroneck, Rye, Mount Vernon, Eastchester, Bronxville, Pelham, Harrison, Larchmont, Scarsdale, New Rochelle, Dobbs Ferry and Hartsdale. The 3G network has also been enhanced along the Sprain Brook, Saw Mill River and Hutchinson River parkways and routes 9 and 9a.
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