Newsletter February 2013

EDITORIAL

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Dear Readers,
Pakistan Telecommunications Company Limited (PTCL) and Meezan Bank have signed an agreement for provision of PTCL Wireless Broadband services for Meezan bank customers. Meezan Bank customers will be able to enjoy PTCL 3G EVO Wireless Broadband services along with the services offered by the bank. Warid and Bank Alfalah announced the launch of pilot testing for its branchless banking solution.

Uzbekistan mobile operator Ucell plans to reduce rates for international calls for prepaid subscribers, by on average 35 percent. Kazakh wireless operator Altel has reportedly opened a 4G technical support center in Almaty, in order to support its Long Term Evolution (LTE) network. Bakcell customers exceeded 2.6 million at the end of 2012, Bakcell holds approximately 40% of the mobile internet market and on the deployment of a 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network.

Qualcomm Airs Second Generation 28 nm SoC Product is going to launch in 2013, new Krait 400 cores, which can be clocked up to 2.3 GHz, packs up to four of the cores in its high-end 600 and 800 series chips. Qualcomm built out a large set-top box that apes their MDPs, Snapdragon S4 Prime SoC (MPQ8064), a derivative of the APQ8064 with four Krait cores and the Adreno 320 GPU and revealed at CES 2012. Audi introduced 4G LTE wireless powered by 2nd generation Gobi LTE chipsets by QUALCOMM technologies.

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PTCL, Meezan Bank Sign Agreement for 3G EVO Services

Pakistan Telecommunications Company Limited (PTCL) and Meezan Bank have signed an agreement for provision of PTCL Wireless Broadband services for Meezan bank customers. Meezan Bank customers will be able to enjoy PTCL 3G EVO Wireless Broadband services along with the services offered by the bank.
The agreement was signed by FurqanHabibQureshi, PTCL Senior Executive Vice President (SEVP) Business Zone South and Ariful Islam, Chief Operating Officer & Executive Director, Meezan Bank at an impressive ceremony held at Meezan Bank Head Office in Karachi. SajidShabirMangrio, PTCL General Manager, Consumer Business South; Bashir Phulphoto, PTCL Senior Manager, Consumer Business Karachi and Muhammad Raza, Executive Vice President, Meezan Bank were also present at the occasion.
Source: ProPakistani

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Ucell to cut international call rates for prepaid

Uzbekistan mobile operator Ucell plans to reduce rates for international calls for prepaid subscribers, by on average 35 percent. Calls to Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan will cost USD 0.50 per minute, the rate of calls to Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and Moldova will drop to USD 0.75 per minute, and calls to the EU states will be offered for USD 1.60 per minute. The rate of calls to Turkey, Malaysia, Singapore, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia will total USD 2 per minute, and calls to other Asian countries will cost USD 2.45 per minute. The rate of calls to Africa and the Americas will be USD 1.85 per minute, and calls to Australia will be offered for USD 2.65 per minute.
Source: Telecompaper

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Altel unveils LTE support centre in Almaty

Kazakh wireless operator Altel has reportedly opened a 4G technical support centre in Almaty, in order to support its Long Term Evolution (LTE) network, which went live in late-December 2012; the support centre uses equipment sourced from China’s ZTE. According to Telecompaper, the company has deployed more than 350LTE base stations across the two cities.
Source: TeleGeography

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Bakcell intends to launch 4G network in Azerbaijan in 2013

Azerbaijani mobile operator Bakcell grew by 15 per cent in 2012.currently they cover 99% of total population. Bakcell share in the Azerbaijani mobile communications market is 35 per cent with the number of active subscribers exceeding 2.6 million. The total number of registered subscriber numbers stands at three million. They are negotiating with ministry to launch MNP and for LTE.
Source: en.trend.az

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Orange Armenia to extend network coverage to rural areas

Orange Armenia has issued an update on its web site saying that it plans to extend the coverage of its network in the following rural areas: Ditsmayr, Geghanush, Gomaran, Bnunis (Syunik region) and Antaramut, Kachachut (Lori region). Under the expansion plan, all of the new areas covered will be provisioned with HSPA technology capable of delivering maximum download speeds of 21.6Mbps. In addition to the network extension in the aforementioned villages, Orange Armenia will continue to expand its network, with due care for its performance and quality. Even though Orange has over-achieved its coverage obligations under the terms of its licence, I am pleased that we will be able to provide a solution for the villages that are not yet covered by any operator’.
Source: TeleGeography

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Warid and Bank Alfalah Step into Branchless Banking

Warid and Bank Alfalah announced the launch of pilot testing for its branchless banking solution. A statement issued by both Warid Telecom and Bank Alfalah both owned and operated by the Abu Dhabi Group has said that they have joined hands for their upcoming branchless banking services in Pakistan.
The technological support for this collaboration is being provided by Monet another Abu Dhabi Group backed mobile-commerce service provider and the pilot testing launch is currently underway as approved by the State Bank of Pakistan. Both, Warid Telecom and Bank Alfalah, have been working extensively to develop a branchless ecosystem which will offer a range of customized products and services tailored to suit the evolving needs of various stakeholders including consumers, institutions, SMEs and the government.
Source: ProPakistani

Bakcell customers hit 2.6m

Bakcell customers exceeded 2.6 million at the end of 2012, Bakcell holds approximately 40% of the mobile internet market and on the deployment of a 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network and the introduction of mobile number portability (MNP), which is expected later this year. Bakcell’s 2G GSM network, which was launched in December 1998, covers 99% of the Georgian population and 92% of the country’s territory.
Source: Telegeography

Mobile stars line up for Qualcomm dominance

Qualcomm will report its fiscal first quarter results and appears to be the chipmaker with all the wind at its back. The company is expected to report earnings of $1.13 a share on revenue of $5.9 billion for the first quarter. But the main takeaway is that Qualcomm is largely running away with the smartphone and tablet field. Analysts are openly wondering if there’s any competition for Qualcomm. For instance, Piper Jaffray analyst Auguste Gus Richard sees a lot of green field for Qualcomm. Qualcomm’s edge is only likely to grow given the following: New smartphones from Samsung and HTC are on tap. Mobile World Congress will bring a bevy of tablet and smartphone design wins. China is a large untapped market for Qualcomm and the country has a GSM migration rolling.
Source: Zdnet

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Orange Armenia opens vote for 2nd stage of Orange Book Prize

Armenia operator Orange opened public voting for 2nd Orange book prize at first level jury selects 3 works from category of contest. Readers acquainted with work sat website of Orange. Voting is done on favorite work through social media A special ‘Prize for popularity’ will be awarded to the work that will collect the maximum number of readers’ votes.
Source: Telecompaper

Qualcomm MPQ8064 Reference Design Shown Off at CES 2013

Qualcomm built out a large set-top box that apes their MDPs , Snapdragon S4 Prime SoC (MPQ8064), a derivative of the APQ8064 with four Krait cores and the Adreno 320 GPU and revealed at CES 2012. AllJoyn it seemed to ape a lot of other wireless device awareness solutions by offering sharing of media between phones, tablets, TVs and such over a shared wireless network (think DLNA).
Source: Anandtech

Evatis launches 3G+ in Djibouti

Evatis mobile brand of Djibouti has launched 3G on 27 December 2012.this technology offers access to high speed of mobile internet. This will allow users to access broadband services through other devices.
Source: TeleGeography

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Brazil’s foreign trade body cuts LTE equipment taxes

Trade body of Brazil cut down the charge on 4G LTE equipment by 2% ,this is valid till 30 June 2014.this is applied to LTE 2500MHz band and 700MHz which is basically sold off by regulator Anatel Currently band is preserve by TV broadcast companies.
Source: TeleGeography

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Omantel embarks on phase II ofLTE network rollout

Omantel launched second phase of LTE after approval from regulation authority to allocate 1800MHz.they also expanded the availability with new Frequency Division Duplex. According to the GM marketing:Its not just about expansion its about new modem and 4G for our customers to access largest mobile broadband. Omantel announced the commercial launch of a 2300MHz Time Division Long Term Evolution (TD-LTE) mobile broadband network in July 2012.
Source: TeleGeography

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Smartphones most popular device among Middle East youth

Most popular device among youth of Middle East is smart phones. According to the 2012 Cisco Connected World Technology Report, majority replied to have smart phones instead of any other device. Mostly Jordan users feel convenient to reply mails and use instead of laptop. But few users still use laptops other than sms and calls. Sellers mentioned that tablets affect market of laptop not smartphones. In Jordan penetration ranges from 46-50 billion.
Source: Jordan times

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China Telecom completes CDMA acquisition

China mobile completed CDMA transfer from parent company, previously infrastructure was leased covering 30 provinces and other places of china. The CDMA ownership reshuffle is aimed at improving EBITDA, and allowing the telco to take control of investment decisions relating to the network.
Source: TeleGeography

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Sferia to deploy 850MHz LTE network

Sferia Poland rollout LTE network it’s about 850MHz spectrum and remove whitespots. Due to legal issues several years this rollout was delayed. Whereas Aero2 LTE network leases access to the high-speed infrastructure to a third Solorz-Zak-owned company Polkomtel.
Source: TeleGeography

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NTC to release 3G bidding terms this week

NTC to release 3G bidding terms this week ,final terms for auction were decided and relates to (CURE) which handled back as a condition of the parent group’s takeover of fellow operator Digital Telecommunications Philippines Inc (Digitel) in 2011, operator of the Sun Cellular brand. This will offer mobile companies to provide access to high internet. They planned for re auction 10MHz of 3G by CURE are finalizes. Tender will be published in December.
Source: TeleGeography

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Menatelecom signs LTE MoU with Huawei

LTE memorandum signed by Bahrain telecom Menatelecom for LTE with Chinas Huawei technologies in order to provide LTE 4G mobile network. This agreement done on December 2012.this will be provided in whole country providing users high internet and mobile broadband access. Speed will be high till 100Mbps and voice service will also be advanced.
Source: TeleGeography

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Vodafone aims to cover 50m people with LTE by end-March

Vodaphone decided to expand 1000 LTE coverage.4G cell sites were also expanded to 5500 available in 81 cities.by end of march 81 cities with over 100,000 inhabitants; it currently claims coverage of 120 towns and cities with over 50,000 residents. After all this the coverage will be increased from 40 to 50 million people.
Source: TeleGeography

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MTN to roll out LTE

African telecom MTN plan out for LTE total investment was about USD 70 million. They deployed 81 base stations bringing the total to 1,100 – extended its fiber networks and built regional switching centers in the North, East, West and Central regions. This CAPEX investment aimed to provide best to customers.
Source: TeleGeography

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Base price for 3G spectrum finalised

Bangladesh finalize 3G Spectrum price for upcoming auction of 2100MHz mobile operating lisence.4 blocks of auction were finalized, price for per MHz was around 20 million USD.This price is less than the previous one. Tax will be 15%.5th license will be awarded to teletalk already they are providing 2100MHz 3G service
Source: TeleGeography

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India to Lower Reserve Fee for Second CDMA Spectrum Auction

India’s second CDMA auction will take place in March with new but low price. This will cost Rs 14000 crore. But expected price will be less to 30 % to attract bidders. Last year the lisence of SistemaShyam teleservices and TATA teleservices was cancelled by the Supreme Court, so recovery is important in order to recover licenses which will be going to expire this month.
Source: Cellular-News

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After Courting Controversy, Sweden’s TeliaSonera Looks To Kazakhstan

Sweden telecom Telia Sonera having $1.5 billion stakes in kcell, now invested $200 million to acquire wi-max this will help them to provide 4G to Kazakhstan.TeliaSonera increased its sales and stock to 500 $ million and it will value Kcell more than $3billionLater TV channel disclosed that millions of dollars paid for bribe to secure 3G in Uzbekistan. But Swedish authorities are investigating for real charges. Some hoe Uzbekistan official denied but few emails showed that deal was done directly with GulnaraKarimova. TeliaSonera always preferred such countries who are having such corrupt records.
Source: Cellular-News

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Federal Arbitration Court makes Valentine’s Day date with Summa over 4G fallout

14 Feb. valentine date was selected by the Federal Arbitration Court for Summa telecom to use LTE with 2.5 GHz band.70MHz frequency was proposed by WiMax in 2012 which was belatedly reverting to Summa. Stuttering plans were rendered moot in October 2010 when the State Radio Frequency Commission (SRFC) announced it was to repeat its 2006 tenders for the frequencies.licences applied for Serbia were cancelled due to delay in spectrum.
Source: TeleGeography

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Verizon confirms 50% of data traffic now goes over LTE network

50% of Verizon data now travel through LTE, from oct 35% of data load was through 4G,For next three years it was expected to be increased seven-folds. Verizon’s LTE network now covers around 89% of its legacy 2G/3G network footprint.
Source: TeleGeography

Etisalat inks network expansion contract with Alca-Lu

Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (Etisalat), has signed an agreement with Alcatel-Lucent, under which the equipment vendor will roll out a further 1,000 base stations for the cellco during 2013.contract was signed in order to upgrade services for consumers. This is 6th phase for expansion and modernization. already they have subscription of 14.39 million with 13.5% of total market share.
Source: Telegeography

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Velcom says 3G/3G+ network available to 100% of the urban population

According to the Velcom 100% of the urban population is having 3G network, voice services coverage extended to 98.9% of the total population. The carrier has upgraded its networks with dual-carrier (DC) HSPA technology in 102 locations, while works to improve coverage and increase network capacity of its 2G/2.5G have also been carried out. Expansion is continuous by devanced dataploying advanced data on different areas like Minsk, Brest, Vitebsk, Gomel, Grodno, Dyatlovo, Novogrugok, Kuleshov and Kostyukovici.
Source: TeleGeography

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Intel Unveils Chips for Smartphones

Intel has announced its plans for powering smartphones with its chips and a platform specifically tailored for emerging markets. The announcement came with the unveiling of an Atom processor targeting low-end smartphones and power-sipping Core series chips for tablets and laptops at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas today. Intel also outlined plans to introduce a quad- core version of its tablet chip lineup, code-named Bay Trail, which will be available in devices for the end-of-year.
Source: ProPakistani

Vodafone 3G opens up a whole new world of possibilities

Vodafone offer new possibilities through its 3G connectivity, an internet campaign which captures every nook of the city and enable users to access best connectivity and unlimited fun through their smartphones prices are affordable .Vodafone expand the usage of internet not just to check mails and surf websites but discovered unlimited fun for users games, health, jobs , news and much more. It is ever bus stops railway stations.
Source: Mediamughals

Audi unveils in-car 4G LTE wireless broadband

Audi introduced 4G LTE wireless powered by 2nd generation Gobi LTE chipsets by QUALCOMM technologies. Features are enhanced like car-Wi-Fi, internet radio and connectivity in vehicles. Soon they will going to offer A3 fully integrated LTE in 2013. Gobi MDM9215 chipset introduced in automobiles for connectivity. QUALCOMM is dealing with automobile industry for car-telematics. Chipset allows Audi to define a new in-car media experience, including viewing and interacting with content on the head unit as well as on passengers’ own Wi-Fi-connected smartphones and tablets, all at 4G LTE speeds.”
Source: Telecomtiger

NTC to release 3G bidding terms this week

NTC Philippines will release auction 3G mobile licence relates (CURE),allow phone companies offer high speed internet services across the country’. Cordoba as saying that the planned re-auction of the 10MHz block of 3G frequencies relinquished by CURE were all but finalized.
Source: Telegeography

Mobile customers gain access to 3G technology in Mogadishu

Somalia Hormuud expanded its generation mobile network services in Mogadishu to provide faster internet access; previously it was available in some parts but now expanded will provide high speed internet which will benefit students to learn, academics to research and the entire public to connect to the world through multimedia platform. Users in Mogadishu to browse websites at speeds as high as one megabyte per second in the city. Customer base will be of 5 million.
Source: Sabahionline

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Vietnam unimpressed by Chinese 3G service extending to disputed Spratly Islands

Chinese soldiers and fishermen will now be able to text message, call, and chat online with family back home over the new 3G network; recent 3G update is in conflict with Paracel Islands, Amid China escalating 3G support in this Island is falling behind in the race for an administrative claim over the islands. Vietnam has had cellular coverage on the Spratly Islands since 2006 but word on the street is there’s no 3G yet. Now Vietnam expands the coverage and it will affect China.
Source: Shanghaiist

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BWC expands 3G network coverage to Tayshet, Ust-Kut

Russian operator BWC expands 3G in tayshet, Ust-Kut.having 2.2 million subscribers. In nov 2012 they inaugurated HSPA+. The network, which supports downlink transmission speeds of up to 21Mbps, comprised 300 base stations at launch, with further expansions planned for the first quarter of 2013
Source: Telegeography

Oi secures USD2.6bn BNDES loan for LTE

Oi Brazilian telecom secured a loan of BRL5.4 billion (USD2.65 billion) from the country’s development bank BNDES. Oi booked net income of BRL315 million for the three months ended 30 September 2012, up from BRL64 million in Q2 2012, Expenses reached BRL4.8 billion for Q3 2012, up 1.8% quarter-on-quarter, on net revenue that increased from BRL6.9billion to BRL7.0 billion. debt servicing costs dipped to BRL554 million from BRL692 million and net debt stood at BRL24.48 billion at 30 September, up from BRL23.50 billion previously.
Source: Telegeography

Orange HSPA+ network now has nationwide coverage; ‘4G caravan’ tour gets underway

Orange Romania’s (HSPA+) network, offering downlink transmission speeds of up to 21.6Mbps, has achieved nationwide coverage with overEUR100 million (USD131.1 million) investment in 2012.further deployment activities are also in process expanding its 3G coverage from 55% to 98%. A ‘4G caravan’ will tour the country until 23 February,
Source: Telegeography

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Airtel Lanka reaches ‘all regions’ with 3G

India’s Bharti Airtel has reported that its Sri Lankan cellular subsidiary rolled out 1,600 wireless towers covering all 25 districts of Sri Lanka by December 2012. Over 650 towers offered 3G services, with a 3G presence in all regions. Airtel says it has invested over USD325 million in the country.
Source: Telegeography

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Indotel lifts ban on Orange’s 4G service

Indotel, has lifted its suspension of the 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) wireless service offered by cellular operator Orange Dominicana,they said that service should be offer in form of USB, restricted to the five geographic areas (Los Cacicazgos, Bella Vista, Piantini, Naco and Mirador) in which Orange launched the service. Indotel has authorized Orange to use 1720MHz-1730MHz frequencies paired with spectrum in the 1815MHz-1825MHz band.
Source: Telegeography

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Megacom continues mobile network expansion

Megacon is expanding its network by installing 24GSM 900/1800 base stations in Dec 2012.it is improved in many areas and expanded to remote areas. the aim of covering 95% of the population by the end of the 2013.
Source: Telegeography

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Cellcom connects HSPA+ network to ACE cable

Cellcom Liberia, connected its HSPA+ mobile network to the new African Coast to Europe (ACE) fibre-optic cable which is 100 times faster compared to any other network in Liberia, looking to launch 4G, Cellcom’s operating licenses only cover 2G (GSM) and 3G (W-CDMA/HSPA) cellular services. Cellcom Planning to deploy a high speed HSPA+ mobile network in partnership with Huawei – claiming a first for the African country.
Source: Telegeography

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Mobile giant makes a Beeline towards Moscow LTE launch

Roskomnadzor has authorized mobile giant Vimpelcom, which operates under the ‘Beeline’ brand, to initiate services based on 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) technologies in Moscow. A total of 100 LTE base stations have already been deployed by vendors Ericsson and Huawei, and the whole of the capital is scheduled to be covered in 2H13.
Source: Telegeography

RCOM signs seven-year deal with Alca-Lu

RCOM contract of USD1 billion with French-US vendor Alcatel-Lucent.to install its next generation operation support systems (OSS) and network optimization tools to improve the performance of the telco’s wireless, wire line and fiber networks. This will help to meet expectations of their customers.
Source: Telegeography

Videocon aims to roll out 4G services this year

Videocon Mobile Services will roll out next generation of products and services by adapting a highly spectrum-efficient 4G technology across the newly-acquired circles in the second half of 2013. Videocon Mobile Services is planning to roll out complete 4G products and services across the newly-won circles in the second half of 2013. The 4G technology is based on FDD LTE, which enables operators to gain more efficiency using the same spectrum resources. Next-generation network technologies enable about 30 times more data capacity than a traditional 2G network. The spectrum won by Videocon in the recent auction is paired and liberalised, which means the spectrum can be used to roll out next generation networks and services by adapting a highly spectrally efficient 4G technology.
Source: TelecomPaper

Telstra launches 4G roaming in Hong Kong

4G roaming overseas, starting with Hong Kong by Telstra, the price remains the same as 3G roaming, at AU$15.36 per megabyte. At superfast 4G speeds, customers will likely tear through data at a faster rate, and end up with a higher bill on their return to Australia. Shadow Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull himself has been left to negotiate with Telstra over an AU$13,000 bill he received after travelling overseas in 2011.Telstra is looking to make agreements with different companies to deploy 4G in Australia.
Source: Zdnet

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Verizon to debut 4G LTE to Yakima-area customers

Version customers in order to enjoy more connectivity and coverage they plan to deploy 4G LTE 10 times faster speed. They made available to moiré than 500 markets.Areas included in this launch are Yakima, Union Gap, Selah and Moxee.
Source: Yakimaherald

LTE to boost data intensive application’s demand in India

The analyst firm estimates LTE revenues in India, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia to reach $11.88 billion, $4.55 billion and $3.38 billion respectively in 2017. While LTE revenues in India are projected to grow at a phenomenal compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 220.5 per cent (2012-2017), revenues in the UAE and Saudi Arabia are expected to grow at 75.6 and 45.3 per cent respectively, over the period 2011-2017. However, the inability to support voice, SMS and spectrum concerns, including the lack of spectrum harmonisation, is likely to dampen the LTE adoption.
Source: Ciol

U.S. Cellular Expands 4G LTE Coverage in Eastern Iowa

U.S. Cellular Expands 4G LTE Coverage in Eastern Iowa, launched a 4G LTE data network in Manchester, Independence and other parts of Buchanan and Delaware counties. Provides higher data speeds that enhance the experience of high-bandwidth applications such as watching movies and video chatting. It previously offered 4G LTE in leading markets of Illinois, Maryland, Missouri, New Hampshire, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia
Source: Kcrg

Telenor calls on Huawei for LTE-ready microwave backhaul

Huawei has announced contract three-year contract strategic cooperation framework contract for IP microwave technologies with Norway’s Telenor Group.Huawei to deploy microwave solutions to support Telenor plans. Under the terms of that contract Huawei is providing TGS with a comprehensive One Network and IP Core solution and managed services for five years to countries including: Norway, Singapore, Hong Kong, United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Thailand and Malaysia.
Source: Telegeography

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US Cellular launches LTE in eleven markets with NSN

US cellular teamed with NSN to launch LTE in eleven markets, Illinois, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington and West Virginia. Providing Radio Access Network (RAN) and Mobile Management Entity (MME) technology.US covers 58% of our customers and will reach 87% of our customers by the end of this year.
Source: Telegeography

Tele2 Estonia extends LTE coverage to Tartu

Tele2 Eesti has announced that it has extended its fourth-generation LTEnetwork to Tartu. Tele2 Eesti has also noted that it expects to grow its 4G coverage further this year.. launched its first commercial LTE services in November 2012, enabling access to the superfast mobile broadband services for modem users capable of speeds of up to 150Mbps/75Mbps. in 2013 it expects to add around 150 new base stations to expand coverage to other regional centres, and by 2017 the 4G network will cover ‘100% of Eston.
Source: Telegeography

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PLDT dangles PHP5bn carrot to take part in 3G auction

PLDT will request that it be allowed to submit a bid for the former Connectivity Unlimited Enterprise Resources (CURE) third-generation frequencies, dangling the enticement that it could offer at least PHP5 billion (USD121.9 million) for the licence double the proposed reserve price set. The condition is designed to prevent PLDT from creating a monopoly situation in the market – the merger of PLDT and Digitel enabled the enlarged group to have 35MHz of 3G frequency allocation versus Globe Telecom Inc’s 10MHz allocation.
Source: Telegeography

Qualcomm Vuforia enables mobile applications to read using text recognition

Qualcomm Incorporated announced that its wholly-owned subsidiaries will enhance the Qualcomm Vuforia software platform to support real-time text recognition using Smartphone and tablet cameras, on screen keyboard. Big bird world children are able to search for new words, Real world environments to find and identify words, bringing a deeper understanding of what these words mean by exposing children to them in familiar contexts. Scott chamber said that collaborating with QUALCOMM we are able to develop new app for children. Qualcomm Vuforia enables developers, creative agencies, brand, and content owners to create mobile apps that can “see” and now “read” using smartphone and tablet cameras on iOS or Android devices.
Source: sys-con

Videocon to launch LTE later this year

Indian cellco Videocon is planning to launch Long Term Evolution (LTE) services in the second half of 2013. The mobile operator plans to use spectrum in the 1800MHz band, which it acquired at auction last November.it will be launched in several telecom circles like Jharkhand, Bihar, West and East Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.
Source:Telegeography

Menatelecom schedules TD-LTE launch in June/July

Bahraini wireless broadband operator Menatelecom has signed a contract with China’s Huawei Technologies to deploy a nationwide 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network based on time division duplex (TDD) technology offers mobile and fixed-wireless broadband and voice services over a WiMAX network covering the whole of Bahrain, and signed up 80,000 subscribers by the end of October 2012. offering a range of 4G devices including smartphones, tablets and laptops, with a target commercial launch date of June or July 2013.
Source: Telegeography

AEC Macedonia publishes market report for 3Q12

AEC watchdog counted a total of 2.299 million active mobile subscribers, up 1.9% from 2.257 million in September 2011. Of these, the number of mobile broadband (2G/3G) users stood at 446,288, up 15.9% from 384,988 a year earlier; 2G narrowband users topped 172,787 (+63.8%). The Macedonian regulator also said that mobile phone users generated voice traffic of over 1.020 billion minutes in Q3 2012, up 17.3% y-o-y and 3.7% higher than in Q2 2012.
Source: Telegeography

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AT&T Pays $780 Million for Rural CDMA Network

AT&T will acquire wireless properties, including licenses, network assets, retail stores and approximately 585,000 subscribers, includes spectrum in the 700 MHz, 850 MHz and 1900 MHz bands. Currently operates a CDMA network, and AT&T plans to overlay that with its own 3G based service.
Source: Cellular-News

Nepal Telecom pays 3G spectrum fees

Nepal Telecom has paid NPR 480.70 million to the Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) in 3G spectrum fees. Under the new Radio Frequency Policy 2012, Nepal Telecom is required to pay NPR 240 million per year for using the 2 x 10 MHz of 3G spectrum for six years.fees to be pain in three months.
Source: Telecom paper

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Qualcomm Upgrades Snapdragon Chip Line, Targets Apple A6X, Tegra 4

Qualcomm Airs Second Generation 28 nm SoC Product is going to launch in 2013, new Krait 400 cores, which can be clocked up to 2.3 GHz, packs up to four of the cores in its high-end 600 and 800 series chips. Snapdragon 800 will be clocked at 2.3 GHz and will be roughly 75 percent faster than the fastest Snapdragon S4. “Speed enhanced” version of last generation’s Adreno 320 on-die GPU from Qualcomm’s in-house GPU family which it purchased from Advanced Micro Devices. The new Qualcomm chip marks an interesting division amongst the ARM consortium. Divides the SoC crowd into three distinct camps: x86 (Intel Atom and AMD’s APUs), custom ARM (Apple, Qualcomm) and modified Cortex-A15 (NVIDIA, Samsung).Qualcom is also competing with Tegra 4 clover trait.
Source: Dailytech

KKTCell introduces DC-HSPA+ in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus

KuzeyKibris Turkcell (KKTCell), has announced that it has become the first operator to launch Dual Carrier (DC)-HSPA+ technology in the Turkish-Cypriot administered region. Covering 100% of the TRNC population, KKTCell claims to be the market leader with around 400,000 subscribers as of 30 September 2012. In the TRNC KKTCell competes with Vodafone Turkey (formerly Telsim), via its local subsidiary KKTC Telsim.
Source: Telegeography

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Essar keen to skip 3G and invest directly in LTE

AgenceEcofinEssar Telecom Kenya (ETK), which offers services under the ‘yu’ brand, intends to invest directly in 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology and skip a 3G rollout altogether.they move towards LTE to be updated with world.plann to launch LTE in November.
Source: Telegeography

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Rostelecom tests LTE in Krasnodar, Sochi

Russian national operator Rostelecom has launched testing of its LTE base stations in Krasnodar and Sochi. The download speed reached 63 Mbps during the tests. Around 100 LTE base stations are planned to be deployed in Krasnodar and Sochi by the end of the year.
Source: Telecompaper

STC targets 90% LTE coverage

Saudi Telecom Company (STC) has revealed that its Long Term Evolution (LTE) network now reaches more than 2,500 sites across the country, with coverage expected to grow to 90% of the country by the end of 2014. The company also announced that its 3G network now stands at more than 6,700 sites, while its fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network extends to more than 1,600 sites and 300,000km. STC says that its networks handle more than 90% of data traffic in Saudi Arabia.
Source: Telecompaper

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Telus’ LTE reaches Thunder Bay, nearly 70% of population

Canada’s Telus has announced the latest expansion of its 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) mobile broadband network with a launch of services covering Thunder Bay, Ontario. Telus says that the latest rollout means that itsLTE coverage now reaches ‘nearly’ 70% of the Canadian population, and it will continue to expand the 4G network footprint throughout the coming year.
Source: Telecompaper

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Sprint Expands LTE and Delivers an Improved 3G Experience in Puerto Rico

USA based Sprint says that it has significantly improved 3G service in Puerto Rico and also expanded LTE service to more customers launching 4G network in Aguadilla, Isabela, Cabo Rojo and Mayagüez. These cities are in addition to Ponce, Coamo and Guayama which have offered LTE since 2012. These 3G improvements are already available to customers in several cities across the country, such as Baltimore, Boston, Los Angeles, New York and Washington, D.C.
Source: Cellular-News

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Papua New Guinea Orders Bar on Sales of ZTE Mobile Phones

Papua New Guinea’s telecoms regulator has ordered the suspension of sales of ZTE mobile phones pending completion of its approvals process. NICTA chief executive officer Charles Punaha notified Telikom PNG to stop sales of the handsets following complaints that the phones were faulty. The NICTA is requiring the handsets to pass type approvals process before being offered for sale again. The mobile network has defended the phones saying that they are not faulty, and that the procurement process was transparent.
Source: Cellular-News

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T-Mobile Hungary launches 4G-ready iPads

Magyar Telekom’s wholly owned mobile subsidiary T-Mobile Hungary has launched a range of iPads capable of supporting 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology. 4-Traders.com reports that the cellco is now offering the iPad Wi-Fi + 3G/LTE, iPad mini Wi-Fi + 3G/LTE and iPad 2, via a number of fixed and mobile data plans. The carrier’s portfolio includes LTE network capability with transmission speeds of up to 60Mbps/22Mbps (down/uplink), or DC-HSPA+ support, with a maximum 42Mbps/5.76Mbps connection. Although the iPads cannot be connected to T-Mobile’s LTE network from the outset, the parent company says that this will be possible following a software update soon.
Source: TeleGeography

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Vodafone’s LTE network covers 90% of Munich homes

The 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network of Vodafone Germany now covers around 90% of households in Munich, the capital of the federal state of Bavaria, reports Telecom Handel. The UK-owned mobile operator has upgraded around 4,500 base stations to LTE technology, providing coverage to around 60% of the German territory. By the end of March Vodafone’s 4G network will be available in all 81 of the country’s cities with over 100,000 inhabitants, up from the current figure of 71. At the same time, the network rollout will increase the number of people covered by 4G services from 40 million to 50 million across Germany. Vodafone is aiming for nationwide LTE coverage by the end of 2015.
Source: TeleGeography

Four 4G licences likely to be awarded

According to a senior official from the Slovenian telecoms regulator APEK, the interest shown so far in 4G mobile spectrum in Slovenia indicates that up to four licences could be issued. The market is home to four mobile network operators, two of which, Si.Mobil and Telekom Slovenije, have already begun LTE deployment in the 1800MHz band. The process for auctioning new 4G frequencies is expected to get underway by the end of this year.
Source: SeeNews

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Mobilink launches 5 business plans

Pakistani mobile operator Mobilink has introduced five postpaid plans for business customers. The plans start at PKR 300 for 300 voice minutes, 300 SMS messages, 30 MB of data, and 300 minutes for calls within the business circle. The plans range to PKR 3,000 per month for a plan with 3,000 minutes, 3,000 messages, 300 MB of data, and 1,000 business circle minutes. Customers can set-up the business circles for calls between employees. The plans also come with several voice, SMS, and data bolt-ons.
Source: Telecompaper

SaskTel’s LTE network launching

Saskatchewan telco SaskTel is launching its 4G LTE mobile network, initially covering Regina and Saskatoon, with other locations including Pense and White City earmarked for coverage in the short term, CTVreports. SaskTel aims to expand the network to Swift Current, Moose Jaw, Balgonie, Estevan, Weyburn and Yorkton by the end of 2013.
Source: TeleGeography

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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TM Forum Management World Asia 2013

TM Forum Management World Asia 2013 event will be taking place March 12 -13, 2013, Singapore. The availability of high-speed broadband across Asia is creating opportunities for service providers to generate new revenue streams with digital services, delivering innovative products and services often through partnership. Please visit: http://www.tmforum.org/Management-World-Asia/13951/home.html
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LTE Backhaul Summit 2013

LTE Backhaul Summit 2013 is taking place on 24-26 Jun 2013 at Amsterdam RAI, Netherlands. LTE Backhaul Summit will build upon 2013’s special focus track that took place for the first time at the industry leading LTE World Summit. For details visit: backhaul.lteconference.com
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CommunicAsia2013 on 18-21 June2013 at Singapore

CommunicAsia2013 being the Asia’s largest integrated info communication technology event, is instrumental in connecting the ICT industry. Industry professionals from around the world congregate at this annual event to obtain industry updates, witness product / service launches, optimise business opportunities and gain insightful knowledge from the industry’s experts. CommunicAsia2013 is taking place on 18-21 June2013 at Singapore. For details visit: http://www.communicasia.com/
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Understanding Modern Spectrum Management, 18-22 March 2013

Understanding Modern Spectrum Management, 18-22 March 2013, Pembroke College, Oxford. The course is aimed at people who either work for regulators or a commercial organization which needs to understand the principles of spectrum management. Please visit:http://www.policytracker.com/home/training/understanding-modern-spectrum-management/
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Caspian Telecoms Conference & Showcase

Caspian Telecoms Conference & Showcase will take place on 18-19 APRIL 2013 in Istanbul, Turkey. Caspian Telecoms Conference is the only event for the telecoms industry for Turkey, CIS, the Black Sea States and their neighboring Caspian and Central Asian regions. Please visit: http://www.caspiantelecoms.com/index.php/en/
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Mobile Commerce World China Summit 2013

Mobile Commerce World China Summit 2013 will be held on 18th-19th April, 2013 in Shanghai, China. Mobile Commerce World 2013China Summit is the only international business conference focusing on mobile commerce business in China. Please visit: http://www.cdmc.org.cn/mc/
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Phone World Magazine

CACF has launched 5th Edition of Phone World Magazine covering the devices and their ecosystem serving to bridge the gap between the OEMs, Operators, Distributors, Retailers, and the Consumers. Phone World 5th Edition is available in Pakistani markets. Pdf is available on www.phoneworld.com.pk . PhoneWorld website has latest local telecom news, handsets and also has blog section. For subscription email to: info@phoneworld.com.pk
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3G DEVICE SECTION

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[/column] [column] Name LG Nexus 4 E960
GENERAL
2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
DATAGPRS/EDGE/Speed/WLAN/BLUE TOOTH/ USB/
Operating System Android OS, v4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to v4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)
Chipset Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon

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[/column] [column] Name HTC Butterfly
GENERAL
2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 2100
4G Network LTE (market dependent)
DATAGPRS/EDGE/Speed/WLAN/BLUE TOOTH/ USB/
Operating System Android OS, v4.1 (Jelly Bean), planned upgrade to v4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
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[/column] [column] Name Sony Xperia Z
GENERAL
2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – C6602, C6603
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 – C6603
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 – C6602
4G Network LTE 800 / 850 / 900 / 1800 / 2100 / 2600 – C6603
DATAGPRS/EDGE/Speed/WLAN/BLUE TOOTH/ USB/
Operating System Android OS, v4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), planned upgrade to v4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Chipset Qualcomm MDM9215M / APQ8064

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[/column] [column] Name BlackBerry Z10
GENERAL
2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – all versions
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 – STL100-1
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 – STL100-2
4G Network LTE 800 / 900 / 1800 / 2600 – STL100-2
DATAGPRS/EDGE/Speed/WLAN/BLUE TOOTH/ USB/
Operating System BlackBerry 10 OS
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon
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VENDORS/OEM SECTION

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Huawei expects net profit to increase 30 percent in 2012

Huawei expected profit in 2012 was $2.4 billion10% total increase. Income rose 11.7 percent year-on-year to $32 billion. Huawei financial data to increase transparency. The fluctuation is due to the developed markets of Japan.
Source: Europe.Chinadaily

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Nokia Siemens Network expands business in Middle East and Africa

Nokia planned to expand in Middle East and Asia. Mr. AshishChowdhary was responsible for the all operation in these regions. The target customers from Saudi Telecom Company, Vodacom ,Bharti Airtel, , Qtel, Etisalat and Zain in the region.NSN is looking for those vital market from where they can generate more cash. They also started cost saving program cutting jobs of 17000 employees. They also collaborated with South Korean mobile operator to introduce 100G technology. Transmit up to 80 wavelengths of light taking the company on a total capacity of up to 8 Tbps per fiber.
Source: Crazyjoys

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ZTE bags China Telecom cloud computing tender

ZTE bags cloud computing tender to offer desktop system and server virtualization. They break traditional monopoly. Developed IECS (server virtualization software and iRAI cloud desktop system) this also provide reliable virtual connectivity. They have long term partners for research development for cloud computing to build network that are optimized to serve users with applications.
Source: Telecom tiger

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Ericsson teams up with AT&T for global device connectivity

AT&T has selected Ericsson ERIC for testing and verification in Global sim program. Ericson will test all devices to meet standards. According to the agreement AT&T devices will be verified. Ericson will help to ensure best customer experience and to conform that maximum performance for both device manufacturers’ and network operators. They both share vision of better networking and help realize opportunities forseamless launch of devices that make our lives and businesses more efficient.”
Source: Menafn

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ZTE to use Nuance’s technology to voice-enable its Android devices, power-up its new Car Mode

Nuance collaborated with ZTE to voice enable its Android devices. Phones to support more than 25 languages. They unveiled CES 2013 this app will allow users to connect to people and content without bringing additional manual-visual distractions into the car. Car Mode announces incoming callers and reads incoming text messages aloud with Nuance’s natural text to speech, and allows people to barge in with new voice commands or cancel incoming audio when needed. Do not disturb app will not to allow calls, texts.
Source: Intomobile

Ericsson confirms deal to develop Unitel’s LTE network

Ericson and Angolan cellco Unitel contracted for 4G LTE network for in December 2012. The agreement included the integration of LTE functionality into existing provisioning and charging systems and an upgrade of the core network to a triple-access (2G/3G/4G) evolved packet core. Which will deliver connectivity to customers; commitments include the installation of new LTE cell sites and the provision of its Home Subscriber Servers (HSS) platform to manage user data.
Source: Telegeography

Huawei Outs its Water Resistant Ascend D2 Smartphone

Although the huge Ascend Mate is a great product, the star of the show in Huawei’s camp at CES was the Ascend D2, Huawei’s flagship phone. Just like most of its competitors, it also packs a 5 inch display with Full HD resolution but unlike its bigger brother, Ascend Mate, it is a lot more portable. Huawei Ascend D2 runs on Android 4.1 and features a 5-inch FHD IPS+ 443 PPI Super Retina LCD display, Huawei’s K3V2 1.5 GHz quad-core CPU and a 13 MP BSI camera. Huawei Ascend D2 packs a few features which the Ascend Mate hasn’t got.
Source: ProPakistani

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Ericsson and Huawei Pick Up Saudi Network Expansion Contracts

Mobily Etihad Etisalat from Saudi Arabia invested UD$256 million by collaborating with Ericson and Huawei in order to expand mobile network coverage. It had awarded a contract for SR563 million to Ericsson and another for SR400 million to Huawei. Recently they have 96% with 3G network in 33 cities of kingdom.
Source: Cellular-News

Huawei Unveils Ascend W1, its first Windows Phone 8 Device

Huawei made the consecutive announcements for its two android phones followed by its first ever Windows Phone 8 smart phone dubbed as Ascend W1. Weighing at 130 grams and apparently thick at 10.5 mm, Huawei has packed this new device with 4 inch WVGA IPS LCD screen having a resolution of 480×800. This multi touch capacitive touch screen uses full lamination technology enhancing the screen visibility. The Ascend W1 isn’t exactly a top of the line smart phone, but it is still a pretty attractive looking device. Inside, it is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8230 dual-core 1.2GHz processor with Adreno 305 GPU. It is embedded with 512 MB of RAM along with 4GB internal storage which can be expandable up to 32 GB with a microSD card.
Source: ProPakistani

Sony Unveils its Flagship Xperia Z Android Smartphone

Sony unveiled its first quad core Android smartphone, the Sony Xperia Z, at CES 2013, for which it is hoping to give tough time to competition smartphones namely Samsung’s S3 and iPhone 5. After acquiring the Ericsson part of the company in 2011, the Japanese phone manufacturer is finally into the race with top-notch Android smartphones. Extremely sleek and solid built Sony Xperia Z will run on Android 4.1 Jellybean (planned for upgrade to 4.2) with a Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core processor, promising a super-fast performance and unparalleled graphics.
Source: ProPakistani

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ZTE Aims to Raise Smartphone Sales to 52 Million This Year

China’s ZTE plans to increase its sales of smartphones this year to an average of a million a week of 52 million by the end of the year, boosted by high end LTE capable models. The company already doubled its sales in 2011 to 35 million smartphones, from 15.8 million in 2011, ZTE’s head of marketing, Lv Qianhao said at a briefing. IDC had earlier estimated that the company sold 9.5 million handsets in the fourth-quarter of last year, representing a market share of around 4.5 percent. The company is targetting a 10% market share in the USA by 2015. The company is also looking to handset sales to help the company return to profitability after it posted its first annual loss in 17-years.
Source: Cellular-News

Nokia Siemens Networks Enables World First Live TV Broadcast Via TD-LTE

China Mobile’s TD-LTE network transmitted a live video stream of the Xiamen International Marathon to TV centers of China Central TV and Xiamen TV for live broadcasting. The TD-LTE network, built by Nokia Siemens Networks, exceeded required parameters to transmit high-definition (HD) video and images from cameras on the move, matching a relay via satellite. As sole supplier of the Xiamen network, Nokia Siemens Networks says that in spite of the increased demand for network capacity with exceptional traffic and load conditions, there was no degradation in network performance, no packet loss and no dela;y during the two and a half hour live transmission of the mega event on the move.
Source: Cellular-News

Huawei and ZTE Left Off List of Companies with Indian Factories

Huawei and ZTE have failed in their attempts to be listed as suppliers with local manufacturing facilities in a list compiled by India’s Department of Telecom. The list was supposed to be a neutral list of local manufacturers so that the networks could comply with legislation requiring a percentage of infrastructure equipment to be manufactured in the country. However the exclusion of both ZTE and Huawei despite having local factories lead to protests by two trade organizations. The Association of Unified Telecom Service Providers of India (AUSPI) and Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) both sent letters to the Telecom Secretary R Chandrasekhar calling for the decision to be reviewed.
Source: Economic Times

ZTE and China Mobile trial CA

China Mobile and local vendor ZTE have tested carrier aggregation (CA) technology on the cellco’s Time Division Long Term Evolution (TD-LTE) network in Guangdong. The trials were carried out in an outdoor environment and achieved a peak single user download rate of 223Mbps. Commenting on the trials, a spokesperson for ZTE said: This successful test has helped narrow the gap between TD-LTE and LTE FDD[Frequency Division Duplex]. We are pleased with the results and will continue to work on spreading CA technology for commercial use.
Source: TeleGeography

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