3G
Nokia, China PTAC strengthen strategic cooperation
Nokia has renewed its strategic partnership agreement with China PTAC Communication Service (China PTAC). Colin Giles, President of Nokia China and Senior Vice President, Greater China, Japan and Korea Sales Unit, and Tan Xinhui, Chairman of China PTAC, signed the agreement on behalf of the two parties. China PTAC is expected to purchase mobile devices [...]
AT&T plans to expand network in the Hudson Valley
AT&T has unveiled its network expansion plans for the Hudson Valley this year. As part of the expansion, AT&T plans to roll out its third generation (3G) mobile broadband network in new communities including many areas of Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, and Ulster Counties. This year’s 3G expansion in the Hudson Valley is underway and available [...]
Mag selects Starent’s 3G/UMTS and 4G/LTE solutions
Starent Networks, a provider of infrastructure solutions, has announced Mobilkom Austria Group (Mag) has selected Starent’s multimedia core solution for deployment in its mobile operator member companies across Europe for UMTS and LTE mobile broadband services. Starent is working with Kapsch CarrierCom, Austria for the solution deployment. Mag is a mobile service provider in Central [...]
Vodafone UK signs 7-yr deal with Ericsson
Vodafone UK and Ericsson have announced a seven-year agreement which will see Ericsson provide maintenance and operations for Vodafone UK’s 2G and 3G radio access networks. The contract includes the transfer of approximately 350 employees from Vodafone to Ericsson, scheduled for the beginning of May. Vodafone UK sees this as a strategic long-term relationship, offering [...]
Apple previews developer beta of iPhone OS 3.0
Apple has previewed its iPhone OS 3.0 software and announced the immediate availability of a beta software release to registered developers. The iPhone OS 3.0 beta release includes an updated Software Development Kit (SDK) with over 1,000 new Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) including In-App Purchases; Peer-to-Peer connections; an app interface for accessories; access to the [...]
Ericsson to build 3G network for Turkcell
Ericsson has signed a contract with Turkcell, a communication and technology company in Turkey, as the main supplier to build a complete WCDMA/HSPA network and a range of related services. The deal is aimed at enabling Turkcell to launch high-speed mobile broadband services, such as high-speed mobile internet and other advanced multimedia services, across Turkey. [...]
Artificial Life to bring BMW Sauber F1 team to iPhone
Artificial Life has announced an exclusive global agreement with BMW to produce a BMW Sauber F1 Team racing car title for the iPhone and iPod touch. This is the second collaboration between BMW and Artificial Life and follows the first iPhone title, ‘BMW Z4 – An Expression of Joy’. The upcoming title will feature the [...]
Telkomsel and Ericsson sign contract for 2G, 3G networks
Ericsson has signed a three-year frame agreement with Telekomunikasi Selular Indonesia (Telkomsel), a mobile operator in Indonesia, to supply, deploy and integrate GSM/EDGE and WCDMA/HSPA radio access networks (RAN) in the country. With Ericsson’s mobile technology, Telkomsel hopes to expand existing network coverage, boost capacity and improve performance. This contract extends the existing business partnerships [...]
Ericsson to help BSNL roll out 3G services in India
Ericsson is using its WCDMA/HSPA technology to help BSNL, a telecom operator in India, to launch 3G services across 11 cities in the country. The commercial launch of the 3G services in India is expected to allow consumers to experience improved communications including rich voice, video and data services. As part of its roll-out strategy, [...]
Now, BlackBerry Bold available from Docomo
Research In Motion (RIM) and Docomo have announced that the BlackBerry Bold smartphone is now available at Docomo corporate and retail channels nationwide in Japan. Designed for business professionals, the BlackBerry Bold smartphone will leverage Docomo’s 3G network and offer a mobile experience with support for global roaming. The features of the phone include e-mail [...]
