Newsletter July 2013

EDITORIAL

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Dear Readers,
Anusha Rehman, the newly appointed IT and Telecom Minister said that new government has already started working on the auction of long-pending 3G spectrum auction in the country. Pakistan’s Supreme Court has accepted a petition that calls urgently for a 3G spectrum auction. The president of the Pakistan Software Houses Association, Jehan Ara, has used the forum of the sixth annual Pakistan Telecommunications Conference 2013 (TeleCON 2013) to urge the national government to speed up the licensing of frequencies for 3G and 4G mobile services.

Ucell Uzbekistan has additionally installed more than 150 base stations from the beginning of 2013 to improve quality of its services. India-based mobile marketing provider Flytxt has entered the Afghanistan market. The company has signed up with Etisalat Afghanistan to deploy its platform Neon to drive segmented marketing campaigns and to deliver personalized offers to subscribers. Azerbaijan’s Ministry of ICT has introduced the online system for registering mobile handset IMEI codes. Orange Armenia has increased its maximum upload speed for mobile internet services to 5.76Mbps from the previous peak of 2Mbps.

Qualcomm has expanded its Snapdragon 800 processors portfolio to include support for Microsoft Windows RT 8.1. Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processors feature an integrated multimode 3G/LTE modem and CPU speeds of up to 2.2 GHz per core. Qualcomm Technologies has introduced a family of 28 nanometer (nm) systems, the Qualcomm FSM99xx, that enable pico, metro and enterprise small cells that are designed to enhance operators’ 3G and LTE networks.

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Anusha Rehman Hints 3G License Auction in Just Few Months

Anusha Rehman, the newly appointed IT and Telecom Minister, has said that new government has already started working on the auction of long-pending 3G spectrum auction in the country. Ms. Rehman said that new government is committed to swiftly execute the 3G spectrum auction in just few months only. It is worth mentioning that Anusha Rehman didn’t mention 3G licenses only, instead she said 3G, 4G, LTE — hinting that next generation license auction could be technology neutral. 3G license auction, responsible for notoriousness of previous government and PTA high-ups, is long pending due to incompetence and lack of co-ordination between various authorities.
Source: Pro-Pakistani

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Azercell Taps Ericsson as Supplier for Network Expansion

Azercell has selected Ericsson for 2G/3G network expansion, which includes network transformation of over 1,000 2G/3G base station sites in Azerbaijan. Ericsson will deliver products from its RBS 6000 portfolio, multi-standard RAMini-Link microwave for increased backhaul capacity as well as carrying out the associated core network expansions. Deliveries will start in Q2, and the network-expansion project is expected to be completed in one year.
Source: TelecomPaper

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Ucell Increases Number of Basic Stations

Ucell Uzbekistan has additionally installed more than 150 base stations from the beginning of 2013 to improve quality of its services. Half of base stations installed in Tashkent city and Tashkent region were 3G stations, according to the operator. It testifies priority of quality and accessible mobile internet. The operator also improved the quality of services in the regions of Uzbekistan. In the first six months of 2013 the number of new base stations was increased by 3.2%. Taking into account increasing of subscribers demand for mobile Internet, the number of base stations supporting 3G in the regions of Uzbekistan was increased by 6.9%.
Source: UzDaily.com

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Flytxt Enters Afghanistan Market

India-based mobile marketing provider Flytxt has entered the Afghanistan market. The company has signed up with Etisalat Afghanistan to deploy its platform Neon to drive segmented marketing campaigns and to deliver personalized offers to subscribers. Neon platform enables operators marketing teams to generate incremental revenue, reduce customer churn and enhance customer loyalty by executing micro-segmented campaigns. The platform is designed to help marketers automate and manage the marketing workflow right from targeting, sending offers and fulfillment tracking to reporting from a single web interface.
Source: TelecomPaper

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Extension of Satellite Backhaul Capacity for Pakistan

SES says that it has signed a multi-year multi-million dollar contract renewal with Pakistan’s Supernet, for C-band capacity on the SES NSS-12 satellite at the prime orbital location of 57 degrees East. This satellite capacity provides GSM backhaul services to Pakistan’s mobile operators. The capacity is expected to further improve network coverage in Pakistan by providing voice and data signals to remote mountainous areas in the northern region and hard to reach southern regions.
Source: Cellular-News

O! Expands Network in Jalal-Abad

O! Mobile has completed the latest stage of its network expansion in the Jalal-Abad region. Dozens of new base stations have been deployed there. New equipment was launched in Shakh-Fazir, Tash-Tobo, Shoro and Kara-Bulak agglomerations, and services from the operator have become accessible in Dostuk, Bayirbek, Gava, Ala-Buka, Safed-Bulon and Mukur agglomerations. The network was also optimised in the Nooken municipality.
Source: TelecomPaper

Ufone Appoints Usman Ishaq as Head of Sales and Distribution

Ufone has recently appointed Usman Ishaq as the Head of Sales and Distribution. Ishaq has worked with several telecom companies in the past with his latest stint being the Executive Director at ZONG. The decision has been taken keeping in view the exceptional role that he played in developing marketing strategy and providing direction for sales at his previous employer. Usman Ishaq has diversified industry experience. He has previously also worked for Mobilink, ICI Pakistan, and Warid Telecom. His key specialties include sales, distribution, customer management, business development and project management.
Source: Ufone Press Release

Azerbaijan Launches Online IMEI Codes Registration

Azerbaijan’s Ministry of ICT has introduced the online system for registering mobile handset IMEI codes, said Iltimas Mamedov, the deputy minister. The system is accessible over the electronic government portal and requires an electronic signature. IMEI codes of handsets delivered to Azerbaijan for personal needs should be registered within 30 days.
Source: TelecomPaper

Kar-Tel In Conflict With Payment Terminal Operators

Mobile operator Kar-Tel, working under the Beeline Kazakhstan brand, has stopped accepting payments for its services over almost 20 percent of payment terminals across the country. The action resulted from attempts by the mobile operator to reduce the commission fee, and the initiative was met with hostility by some terminal chains. Stickers calling on customers to change mobile operator and drop services from Beeline Kazakhstan have started to be distributed by the chains. The commission fee for payments for mobile services totals up to 12 percent at some terminal chains in Kazakhstan.
Source: TelecomPaper

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Orange Armenia Ups Maximum Upload Speed to 5.76Mbps

Orange Armenia has increased its maximum upload speed for mobile internet services to 5.76Mbps from the previous peak of 2Mbps. The upgrade is available in a number of areas across the country – Yerevan, Giumry, Vanadzor and Echmiadzin – and can be activated by subscribers there for a charge of AMD2,000 (USD4.79).
Source: TeleGeography

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Beeline Passes Audit For ISO 9001:2008 Compliance

Largest mobile communication operator Beeline successfully passed audit for compliance of international standard ISO 9001:2008. International certification body DQS QUALITY SYSTEMS conducted the re-certification audit of the operator in May 2013. Director-General DQS QUALITY SYSTEMS Dmitry Alaudinov said that the audit of Beeline affirmed that the company meets international standards and it will strengthen its reputation and help for development. Unitel received three certificates – certificate with international accreditation, certificate with local accreditation and certificate of single international sample IQNet.
Source: UzDaily.com

MTS Uzbekistan Spectrum to Go To New Operator

MTS Uzbekistan won’t be allocated to other mobile operators, neither fully nor partially, according to a source at the Uzbekistan telecommunications regulator. A process to attract a new investor on the market has already been launched. MTS Uzbekistan was declared bankrupt earlier this year, leaving two GSM operators, Beeline Uzbekistan and Ucell, in Uzbekistan.
Source: TelecomPaper

Orange Armenia Brings Mobile Tech, Internet to Two Villages

Orange Armenia announced the launch of its services in two villages from the Syunik region, namely Geghanush and Gomaran. This is the first time that residents of these villages are offered access to mobile technologies for the first time ever. Geghanush and Gomaran’s 356 inhabitants gained access not only to mobile voice services, but also to high-speed mobile internet thanks to Orange. After less than 4 years of launching its operations, Orange services are now available to more than 95 percent of the Armenian population.
Source: TelecomPaper

Supreme Court Petition Calls for Urgent 3G Auction

Pakistan’s Supreme Court has accepted a petition that calls urgently for a 3G spectrum auction. Khurram Shahzad petitioned the court arguing that Pakistan needs modernization and quality telecommunication services while the auction of 3G licenses has been delayed for incomprehensible reasons. The petition seek a quick appointment of three members for the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (two members and a chairman) so the regulator can undertake the auction of 3G licenses as soon as possible. The petition made the Federation of Pakistan, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the Frequency Allocation Board, and Universal Service Fund parties of the case.
Source: TeleIT

O! Expands Network Coverage in Osh

O! has completed part of the work on network expansion and development in the Osh region. Over 20 new network equipment units have been deployed in four municipalities in the region. The coverage of the network was expanded significantly in Kara-Suu, Nookat and Uzgen, and new base stations were built in Sogondu, Sopu-Korgon, Birinchi-May, Kenesh, Lenin-Zholu, Tuz-Bel, Langar, Por and other villages in the region.
Source: TelecomPaper

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Takom Provides Mobile Phone Services to Two Army Units

Mobile operator Takom, which works under the Beeline Tajikistan brand, has started providing its telecommunications services for two units of the 201th division of the Tajikistan army. The operator is supplying them with mobile connection services. Meanwhile, Takom has recently opened an office to serve corporate subscribers in Dushanbe.
Source: TelecomPaper

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Uzbek Government Seeks New Investor for Ex-MTS Frequencies

Uzbek government is seeking an investor to buy the frequencies formerly belonging to MTS subsidiary Uzdunrobita. The government does not plan to fully or partly distribute the frequencies among other Uzbek operators, and that the search for a new investor has begun. The Russian-backed unit had its operating licenses suspended in June 2012, before being stripped of the concessions two months later. Uzbek authorities accused the cellco of a slew of regulatory and criminal infractions, varying from failure to acquire the correct permissions for base stations to laundering cash and tax evasion.
Source: TeleGeography

Beeline Launches GPRS-Roaming Service in Tajikistan

Largest mobile communication operator of Uzbekistan Beeline expanded geography of GPRS-roaming services. The operator said that the agreement on cooperation was signed with Babilon-Mobile (Tajikistan). Denis Kotlyarov, a technical director of Unitel, said that the company is working on creation of necessary opportunities for communication within the country and outside. Currently, Beeline subscribers have access to mobile Internet worldwide. He added that the company is continuing work on expansion of number of roaming partners.

Source: UzDaily.com

Association Head Calls On Govt to Accelerate 3G/4G Licensing

The president of the Pakistan Software Houses Association, Jehan Ara, has used the forum of the sixth annual Pakistan Telecommunications Conference 2013 (TeleCON 2013) to urge the national government to speed up the licensing of frequencies for 3G and 4G mobile services. In an address to delegates the official said that the country has developed a number of apps for advanced mobile internet services and as such, is ‘capable of implementing 3G and 4G technologies any time’. Ms Ara’s views were echoed by Furqan Qureshi as well, a senior vice president of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited, who said: ‘Whatever the problems have been, we need to leave the past behind and move on. We have an opportunity here so let’s take the next steps for the benefit of people of Pakistan.’
Source: TeleGeography

Fiji to hold 4G mobile frequency auction in June

The interim government of Fiji plans to hold an auction of 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) mobile spectrum licenses – its first tender of such frequencies – which will be capable of supporting ultra-high speed internet access. According to Attorney-General and Communications Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum the competitive auction will be taking place between 24 June and 28 June at the office of the Department of Communications in Suva. He hopes that domestic cellcos will be able to boost coverage to 100% of Fijians, from the present figure of 95%.
Source: TeleGeography

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Osman Turan Appointed As Ucell CEO

Ucell has announced the appointment of new director-general of the company. According to the operator, Osman Turan has been appointed as director-general of Ucell. At this post, Osman Turan replaced Ali Agan, who has been appointed as director-general of mobile operator Kcell (Kazakhstan). Prior to appointment as director-general of Ucell, Osman Turan was head of mobile communication operator Ncell (Nepal). Earlier, he worked at Georgia-based Geocell during eight years.

Source: uzDaily

Tigo Senegal to launch HSPA+ network

Tigo Senegal has confirmed that it is looking to launch a 3.5G mobile network in the country based on HSPA+ technology and capable of delivering maximum download speeds of 21Mbps. The cellco signed a supply contract with a yet unnamed vendor in April this year, and that deployment of the new system is already underway. Upon completion, HSPA+ services will be available in 177 new areas, covering 14 administrative regions of Senegal, an improvement on its existing footprint, which numbers over 300 cell sites. Tigo has invested more thanXOF25 billion (USD49.4 million) in the renovation and expansion of its network.
Source: TeleGeography

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Rogers and Videotron ink LTE network sharing deal

Rogers Communications and Videotron have signed an agreement which will see the two companies build and operate a shared LTE network in and around Quebec and Ottawa. Over the first ten years or 20 years deal, Videotron will pay Rogers CAD200 million (USD194 million), and Rogers will pay Videotron CAD93 million, based on the fair value of the services each is providing. Rogers is also set to pay CAD180 million to acquire Videotron’s unused spectrum in the greater Toronto area that the cableco acquired in a 2008 auction, although this is subject to regulatory approval. Rival operators Telus and Bell Mobility have had shared network agreements for several years.

Source: TeleGeography

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MTS Boosts Moscow Coverage with FD-LTE Rollout

Russian mobile giant Mobile TeleSystems (MTS) has boosted its 4G capabilities in Moscow with the deployment of Frequency Division Long Term Evolution (FD-LTE) equipment. The infrastructure covers the capital’s business centers at launch, but the cellco expects to extend coverage to airports, railway stations, shopping centers and major highways in due course.
Source: TeleGeography

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Digicel Launches Nation’s Firsthspa+ Network

Digicel Anguilla has announced the launch of a nationwide HSPA+ network, which the pan-Caribbean group dubs ‘4G’. It covers 99% of the population. Coinciding with the launch, the cellco introduced new HSPA+ compatible devices – including handsets from XCD199 (USD73.25) and dongles from XCD99 – and data packages starting at XCD2.99 per day.
Source: TeleGeography

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Mobitel’s LTE is live in seven cities

Mobitel says that its 4G LTE mobile broadband services are now live in Colombo, Jaffna, Kandy, Hambantota, Galle, Matara and Kalutara, following the announcement at the end of last year that the network was ready for commercial launch. Devices supporting LTE in the 1800MHz band may be used on the new 4G network, whilst all Mobitel users with ‘Mega Internet’ broadband packages can enjoy the service at no additional charge on top of their existing tariffs, using either a dongle or smartphone. Additionally, all other post-paid voice, pre-paid and post-paid broadband package subscribers (with no ‘Mega Internet’ plan) can use LTE free of additional charge with a smartphone only (no modem access).
Source: TeleGeography

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Qualcomm Grabs Record 59% Revenue Share of Cellular Baseband Revenues

The global cellular baseband processor market registered an impressive 18.5 percent year-on-year growth in Q1 2013 to reach $4.6 billion, according to Strategy Analytics. Qualcomm, Intel, MediaTek, ST-Ericsson, and Spreadtrum captured the top-five revenue share ranking positions in the cellular baseband processor market in Q1 2013. Qualcomm led the cellular baseband market with 59 percent share in Q1 2013, followed by Intel with 12 percent revenue share and MediaTek with 10 percent share.
Source: Cellular-News

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Rostelecom Launches LTE in Sochi

Rostelecom has announced that it has launched the first part of its 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network in Sochi, thereby fulfilling its licensing requirements. The company plans to roll out LTE networks in a further seven regions by the end of this year. Sochi is home to the 2014 Winter Olympic Games, and has been used extensively as a 4G test-bed by Rostelecom and MegaFon, on account of its treacherous conditions and inhospitable mountain terrain. In January this year Rostelecom generated downlink transmission speeds of 63Mbps, and remained optimistic that it would see download speeds reach 80Mbps before the trial was over.
Source: TeleGeography

Verizon to Belatedly Launch LTE in Alaska

US mobile giant Verizon Wireless has flipped the switch on its long-awaited 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network on Friday 7 June, achieving coverage of every US state in the process. The company has revealed that its coverage area will extend from Anchorage to Fairbanks, North Pole, Juneau, Eagle River and the Matanuska-Susitna region, encompassing a majority of the state’s population. Further, Verizon will start selling LTE-capable devices in Alaska on 1 July. However, for the remainder of the year, 4G connectivity will be restricted to data-only devices, with LTE-capable smartphones not anticipated until 2014.
Source: TeleGeography

Tele2 Russia Tests LTE in 1,800 MHz Band

Tele2 Russia has started testing LTE services using its GSM frequencies in the 1,800 MHz band. The tests are conducted in cooperation with the Radio Scientific Research Institute in the Kaluga region. After the completion, the Institute will send the conclusions to the state radio frequencies commission SRFC. The spectrum regulator will then consider whether to authorize the launch of LTE services in the 1,800 MHz band. Tele2 is using Nokia Siemens Networks’ Flexi Multiradio base stations for the tests, as well as its Evolved Packet Core and Liquid Core architecture.
Source: TelecomPaper

Qualcomm to Offer Snapdragon 800 Processors for Windows RT 8.1

Qualcomm has expanded its Snapdragon 800 processors portfolio to include support for Microsoft Windows RT 8.1. Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processors feature an integrated multimode 3G/LTE modem and CPU speeds of up to 2.2 GHz per core. Other capabilities include USB 3.0 and support for Windows RT 8.1 features and services. New devices based on Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processors and Windows RT 8.1 are expected to be available later this year.
Source: Cellular-News

Qualcomm to Launch 3G/LTE, Wi-Fi Small Cell Portfolio

Qualcomm Technologies has introduced a family of 28 nanometer (nm) systems, the Qualcomm FSM99xx, that enable pico, metro and enterprise small cells that are designed to enhance operators’ 3G and LTE networks. The Qualcomm FSM99xx integrate the company’s 3G and 4G technologies and support advanced 802.11ac/n Wi-Fi. Qualcomm Technologies is providing an integrated 3G/LTE small cell to facilitate the rollout of 4G services. The Qualcomm FSM99xx products are designed to support concurrent 3G and 4G operation or dual carrier 4G with carrier aggregation, and also host advanced Wi-Fi capacities. The Qualcomm FSM99xx products are expected to sample in the second half of this year.
Source: TelecomPaper

Regional Telecom LTE Network Goes Live In Kurdistan

Alcatel-Lucent has completed work on the deployment of Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology for Regional Telecom, a mobile operator based in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region. The rollout has enabled the operator to become the first company in Iraq to launch the 4G technology on a commercial basis. According to Alca-Lu services will be offered under the ‘Fastlink’ brand.

Source: TeleGeography

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Alpha Telecom Linked With Ericsson Rollout Deal

Newcomer Alpha Telecom has enlisted Swedish vendor Ericsson to roll out its mobile network in Mali. Alpha Telecom, a joint venture between Monaco Telecom and local holding company Planor Afrique, signed the license agreement on 12 February 2013, making a down-payment of XOF33 billion (USD67.8 million) for the concession.
Source: TeleGeography

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Optus Introduces TDD-LTE Technology Commercially In Canberra

Optus has announced the launch of 4G services in Canberra, with the cellco keenly highlighting the fact that the latest phase of its LTE rollout utilizes slightly different technology. Having previously inaugurated a Frequency Division Duplex LTE (FDD-LTE) network in a number of locations using spectrum in the 1800MHz band, Optus revealed that in Canberra it has used 2300MHz frequencies to deploy Time Division Duplex LTE (TDD-LTE) technology. Claiming that TDD LTE ‘open(s) up the possibility to deliver even faster speeds in the future’, the cellco has noted that customers will need compatible devices, to which end it has introduced its first two 4G dual-band compatible devices in the form a USB dongle and a Wi-Fi modem.
Source: TeleGeography

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A1 Telekom Stages LTE-Advanced Trial with NSN; Achieves 580Mbps Download Speeds

A1 Telekom Austria, the country’s leading mobile operator by subscribers, has announced that it has conducted a successful demonstration of Long Term Evolution-Advanced (LTE-A) technology in Vienna, in association with Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN). The live demo, which saw the carrier handle large file transfers while running a simultaneous video stream, showcased download speeds of 580Mbps.
Source: TeleGeography

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Vodafone NZ launches LTE in Christchurch on schedule; cellco claims 60,000 4G connections in Auckland

Vodafone New Zealand launched its 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network in Christchurch on 29 May as planned, making it the first South Island city to receive access to the technology. At launch coverage was said to be limited, but is expected to increase to 70% of the city by July. Vodafone inaugurated its LTE network in Auckland in February this year. The initial launch already appears to be bearing fruit, with CEO Russell Stanners commenting: ‘4G has captured customers’ imaginations, with over 60,000 now enjoying the benefits of 4G, only on Vodafone’.

Source: TeleGeography

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Third Mobile License Auction Launched

The Republic of Cyprus’ Department of Electronic Communications, part of the Ministry of Communications & Works, has announced the launch of an auction for a third mobile communication network license using the 900MHz/1800MHz/2100MHz frequency bands. According to the press release, interested parties should submit their applications by 24 July 2013, using the relevant documentation provided on the website. In order to qualify for the tender, potential bidders should submit a security of EUR700, 000 (USD915, 500), payable at the date of application filling.

Source: TeleGeography

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CCE and Qualcomm Launch Tablets Developed In Brazil

Brazilian manufacturer CCE has developed two tablet models, one 7-inch and the other 10-inch, in partnership with Qualcomm. This is the first time that Qualcomm has created a reference design and, after CCE, the company may offer the same design to other manufacturers. The tablets will have the Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 SMS 8230 and MSM 8030 processors, Adreno 305 graphics card, 1080p resolution and 3G. The operating system is Android 4.2. The prices were not disclosed.
Source: TeleGeography

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BIPT Details Timetable for 800 MHz Auction

The Belgian Institute for Post and Telecommunications (BIPT) has published an indicative time schedule for the upcoming auction of digital dividend spectrum in the 800MHz band. Meanwhile, to enable the necessary regulatory changes, the BIPT pointed to the fact that it had launched a public consultation at the end of 2012 on a bill designed to amend the Belgian Law on Electronic Communications and on a draft Royal Decree on the terms for allocation and use of the 800MHz frequency band. With parliament having voted on the necessary amendments, the BIPT said it expects these to be published in the Belgian Official Gazette shortly.
Source: TeleGeography

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EE Details Next Phase Of 4G Rollout As Customer Numbers Hit Half a Million

EE has outlined plans for the next phase of its 4G network rollout as it revealed that more than half a million subscribers have now signed up for its LTE-based services. Notably, the cellco has confirmed that it expects to introduce its ‘double-speed’ 4G in ten cities ‘within weeks’, saying that the technology improvement will see downlink speeds boosted to 80Mbps, more than double the average 24Mbps-30Mbps it currently offers. Meanwhile, EE has said it expects its 4G network to cover 55% of the UK population by the end of June, while it is aiming for 98% coverage by the end of 2014.
Source: TeleGeography

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Belgacom Expects 4G Network to Cover 35% of The Population By End-June

Belgacom has revealed that its now offers LTE technology in more than 100 towns across the country, with the operator saying that it expects the network to cover 35% of the Belgian population by the end of this month. Further, Belgacom also noted that with its 3G coverage level now standing at 99%, it saw mobile data traffic double in the first three months of 2013 when compared to the same period a year earlier.
Source: TeleGeography

Vodafone Customers Invited To Investigate LTE Deployment in Mystery Creek

Vodafone New Zealand has switched on a new 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) base station at the Mystery Creek Events Centre, which is situated on the outskirts of Hamilton. The deployment represents the company’s first live LTE site in a rural location after launches in major cities such as Auckland (February) and Christchurch (May). Vodafone’s Rural Sector Sales Manager, Jeremy Anderson said that network’s rollout across rural New Zealand is connecting more farmers and rural residents every day. By the end of this month more than 100,000 addresses will have access to wireless broadband under the Rural Broadband Initiative (RBI).
Source: TeleGeography

O2 Ireland to Push On With 3G Network Upgrade

O2 has confirmed plans to upgrade its 3G network later this year, targeting faster data speeds for 250 locations in 14 counties across the Republic. Telefonica, owner of O2 is also understood to be planning further 3G upgrades in other areas of Ireland by the end of this year, while simultaneously investing up to EUR200 million (USD261 million) to upgrade its network to support 4G services over the next three years. The latest CAPEX comes on top of the roughlyEUR225 million it spent on securing Long Term Evolution (LTE) mobile frequencies at the regulator ComReg’s auction. O2 Ireland intends to commence its 4G network deployment in the second half of this year, launching its first live sites in the autumn.
Source: TeleGeography

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Sparkle Unveils ‘LTE Roaming Peering’ Agreement with Tata

Tata Communications and Telecom Italia Sparkle have announced the implementation of what they describe as ‘the world’s first Long Term Evolution (LTE) roaming peering between two IPX providers’. Genius Wong, senior vice president of Global Network Services at Tata Communications said that they expect the demand for 4G services to explode within the next two years. To ensure that mobile operators are able to cope with this trend, it is crucial that the interconnection and interworking complexities of global LTE roaming are eliminated.
Source: TeleGeography

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80% of Cologne Covered By Vodafone LTE

Vodafone Germany has said that its LTE network covers around 80% of Cologne, with indoor coverage of the city standing at around 50%. The UK-owned company revealed that 4G services are available in numerous districts of the North Rhine-Westphalia city, including Innenstadt, Raderthal, Ossendorf, Nippes, Marienburg, Lindenthal, Ehrenfeld, Bickendorf, Poll, Mulheim, Gremberg, Deutz and Buchforst. With around 5,600 base stations providing coverage of 66% of the country’s territory, Vodafone’s LTE network is available in 160 towns and cities with a population of over 50,000, including all 81 of Germany’s cities that have more than 100,000 inhabitants. In total, around 50 million people are able to access the firm’s 4G services.
Source: TeleGeography

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O2 to Launch LTE in Three More Cities Next Month

Telefonica Germany, which provides fixed and mobile services under the brand O2, has revealed that it will introduce commercial Long Term Evolution (LTE) services in the cities of Hamburg, Duisburg and Essen on 2 July. The company’s urban 4G network is already available in Munich, Berlin, Frankfurt, Cologne, Nuremberg, Leipzig and Dusseldorf.
Source: TeleGeography

Telstra Brings 4G Coverage Skiing Destinations

Telstra has extended the footprint of its LTE network to the snowfields in New South Wales and Victoria with a view to enabling skiers to benefit from the increased speeds it offers. Having switched on 4G connectivity in Falls Creek, Mount Hotham, Perisher and Thredbo, Telstra has said that coverage is available in most of the village areas in the aforementioned locations, as well as on some of the ski slopes. Looking ahead, two further locations – Jindabyne and Mount Buller – are expected to gain access to the network within the next two weeks.
Source: TeleGeography

Celcom Outlines Investment Plans as It Looks to Speed up LTE Rollout

Celcom Axiata will reportedly spend around MYR420 million (USD133 million) and MYR800 million of its capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operational expenditure (OPEX) respectively over the next twelve to 18 months as it looks to enhance its network for the deployment of LTE-based services. The operator is aiming to have 1,200 LTE-enabled base stations in operation by February 2014, covering 33 ‘strategic districts’ nationwide. Of the total it expects to spend, MYR85 million (CAPEX) and MYR160 million (OPEX) will be invested in East Malaysia. Meanwhile, by the end of 3Q 2013 Celcom expects to have deployed 315 4G base stations across the country, with CEO Datuk Seri Shazalli Ramly saying that the company will be ‘LTE ready’ by February 2014.
Source: TeleGeography

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Vodafone CR Begins LTE Trial in Karlovy Vary

Vodafone’s Czech mobile unit has announced the launch its first trial launch of Long Term Evolution (LTE) services in the city of Karlovy Vary. In a press release, the carrier said that the trial involves LTE technology installed in 20 base stations in the city and surrounding area of the spa town, covering about 44,000 inhabitants. Initially only a test of 4G, the company hopes to begin full-blown commercial operations in the summer.
Source: TeleGeography

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FT-Orange Files an Appeal against Bouygues’ 4G Authorization

France Telecom-Orange has filed an appeal at the State Council against the regulator the Autorite de Regulation des Communications Electroniques et des Postes’ (ARCEP’s) decision to grant permission to rival Bouygues Telecom to use its 1800MHz frequency band for 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE), newspaper Le Figaro reported. Free Mobile and SFR have until 11 June 2013 to back the appeal, although SFR is allegedly planning to abstain from joining FT-Orange in the plea.
Source: TeleGeography

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Moov gets in 3G groove

Moov Benin has received a ‘universal’ mobile service license allowing it to operate its existing frequencies on a technology-neutral basis, clearing the path for launching 3G and 4G services. The cellco did not provide any other details such as if additional spectrum was included in the award, or the license fee for the 20-year concession. Moov Benin was expectant of receiving the country’s second 3G license following a similar award to its close rival MTN Benin in March 2012. Meanwhile, it seems likely that another local cellco, Libercom, will also be issued a universal mobile license, which could be used by the government as a bargaining chip in its long-running negotiations with France Telecom-Orange to privatize Libercom and/or its state-owned telco parent Benin Telecoms.
Source: TeleGeography

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3G Auctions Delayed To 2 September

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has revised its timetable for the country’s 3G mobile license auction for private sector operators, in order to ensure the process is carried out ‘efficiently and under the prevailing circumstances’. Having previously aimed to hold an auction by 31 July 2013 (delayed from 24 June), the new timetable stipulates: submission of applications by 10 July; consultation on auction procedure 27 July; submission of bids 4 August; and an auction to be completed in a single day on 2 September.
Source: TeleGeography

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Smile Launches 800 MHz LTE

Smile Uganda has announced the consumer launch of its 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network, which will provide subscribers with average download speeds of 6Mbps. Smile’s LTE network uses the 800MHz band and is currently limited in terms of coverage to Kampala, although a full national rollout is expected to see its footprint expanded to all regions within the next five years. French-US vendor Alcatel-Lucent was the sole network provider for the deployment and has been contracted to supply design, build, operate and managed services for Smile’s LTE networks in Uganda, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Source: TeleGeography

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Vodafone Australia Launches LTE

Vodafone Hutchison Australia (VHA) has announced that it has activated LTE services for customers in parts of Sydney, Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, Newcastle and Wollongong. The company claims that speeds on the network will reach 100Mbps, faster than those of its rivals Telstra and Optus in most areas due to it having access to 2×20MHz of contiguous spectrum in the 1800MHz band, unlike its competitors. The cellco says that for now only existing subscribers who have 4G compatible devices will be able to sign up for the new service, but noted that it will begin signing up new customers in July.
Source: TeleGeography

Ooredoo Activates 200 LTE Sites

Qatar Telecom (Ooredoo) has announced that it now has around 200 4G base stations in operation, and is increasing the total number of sites on a weekly basis. Ooredoo is rolling out 4G in phases, with coverage initially available in various areas around the capital Doha and the Sealine Beach resort, stating that it will extend coverage to Wakrah, Al Khor and Dukhan by Ramadan (which this year begins in the second week of July), with coverage of Mesaieed to follow; by the end of 2014 it expects to cover ‘all inhabited areas of Qatar’ with the 800MHz/2600MHz network.
Source: TeleGeography

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Vodafone CR Petitions CTU to Stop LTE Auction

The Czech Telecommunication Office (CTU) has received a request to stop its plans to auction 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) mobile licenses whilst simultaneous measures are underway to regulate the cellular market. Vodafone CR spokesman Richard Stonavsky is quoted as saying that it is unreasonable for firms to bid on the new frequencies for ultra-high speed mobile services in an industry where the market regulation rules are in a state of flux. Along with Vodafone, the Czech Republic’s two other incumbent cellcos – T-Mobile CR and Telefonica O2 CR – have openly criticized the terms and conditions for the 4G tender.
Source: TeleGeography

First Batch of MetroPCS Customers Migrated To T-Mobile LTE Network

Just six weeks after completing the merger of T-Mobile USA and MetroPCS, enlarged entity T-Mobile US has announced the migration of MetroPCS customers onto its HSPA+ and Long Term Evolution (LTE) network is ahead of schedule. The company is making HSPA+ and LTE compatible devices available to MetroPCS customers as well as allowing them to bring their own unlocked compatible HSPA+ or LTE phone across to the new network. Approximately 60% of MetroPCS’ customers are thought to upgrade their phones every year, prompting T-Mobile to anticipate a ‘rapid pace’ for its migration plan; indeed, the company expects a full customer migration to be completed by the end of 2015.
Source: TeleGeography

Hutchison to Buy Telefonica’s O2 Ireland

Telefonica is reportedly close to a deal to sell its Irish subsidiary O2 to Hutchison Whampoa Ltd, a Hong Kong based company. An agreement may be struck before rival bidders are even due to pitch offers on July 5.Telefonica is eager to secure an accord before it publishes interim results at the end of next month. Telefonica, Europe’s most indebted telephone company, may raise more than 700 million euros ($925 million) from the sale of its O2 Ireland unit. The Madrid-based company has said it wants to cut its net debt to less than 47 billion euros by year end from about 51.2 billion euros.
Source: Bloomberg

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Zambia’s Massnet Seeking Investor to Enable LTE Deployment

Massnet Innovation Solutions acquired an LTE license in August last year and is now seeking an investor with a view to enabling it to deploy an LTE network with the concession giving it spectrum in the 2.6GHz band. Massnet head Rabson Mr Lungu was cited as saying that his company was seeking a ‘serious stakeholder’, and it is understood that Massnet is open to a partner taking a majority shareholding.

Source: TeleGeography

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AT&T Predicts Half a Million Post-Paid Adds in Q2; LTE Rollout Reaches 261 Markets

AT&T Mobility expects to add around 500,000 post-paid wireless customers in the second quarter of this year, as promotions drive sales and smartphone upgrades. The carrier has also touted strong growth in its ‘U-verse’ broadband and IPTV segments. The company expects that its second-quarter margins on EBITDA to be comparable to the first quarter, reflecting the company’s promotions. However, consolidated margins are expected to be down from the year-ago period, due to strong customer additions and investments. AT&T is expected to release its full second-quarter results on 23 July. AT&T has also confirmed that its 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network has been extended to a total of 261 markets, following launches in 22 new cities.
Source: TeleGeography

Blackberry Launches Q5

Blackberry has launched its latest mid-range smartphone with blackberry 10 OS. This handset comes with a big full touch display and physical QWERTY keyboard. The handset has 1.2 GHz dual-core SnapDragon processor, Blackberry 10 OS and a display of 3.1 inch with resolution of 720 x 720 pixels. Blackberry Q has 5 MP camera & 2MP front cam with Full HD 1080p video recording.
Source: PhoneWorld

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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LTE Asia Conference which will be held on 18th-19th September, 2013.

LTE Asia Conference is going to take place at Suntec Singapore on 18th-19th September, 2013. Moving on to its 8th successive year, the event is now firmly established as THE central meeting place for the entire Asia-Pacific LTE ecosystem. SK Telecom, StarHub and KT are the official partners of the event. Over 1000+ high-level attendees and 175+ distinguished speakers are expected to attend the event this year.
For Details visit: http://asia.lteconference.com/

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2nd Telecoms Fraud & Revenue Assurance Forum 2013

2nd Telecoms Fraud & Revenue Assurance Forum is taking place on 9-10 September, 2013 this years in Dubai, UAE. Continuous advances in technology and the rapid proliferation of smart devices are constantly changing fraud threats and posing new RA challenges. This year’s programme will examine emerging fraud trends and explore how operators can enhance their RA capabilities to combat revenue leakage more effectively in an ever-changing environment.
For Detailed Information about the event visit: http://tavess.com/TelecomsFraudRA2013/#&panel1-6

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The CTO Forum which will be held on 07 – 11 October 2013

The CTO Forum is a constitutionally mandated ‘flagship’ event which takes place every year in Abuja, Nigeria on 07 – 11 October 2013. This year will offer regional and international solutions for those in Commonwealth regions sharing knowledge, experience and key information. For details visit: http://www.cto.int/events/upcoming-events/cto-forum-2013/

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Telecoms Analytics & Big Data Forum will take place in Dubai on 10-11 Sept 2013

Telecoms Analytics & Big Data Forum will take place in Dubai on 10-11 Sept 2013. Tavess Telecoms Analytics & Big Data Forum will examine what it will take for operators to successfully integrating and make sense of disparate data sources, enhance the quality and accuracy of data and extract actionable intelligence. The programme will also explore the opportunities that Big Data offers as well as the technical, organisational and employee skill prerequisites for leveraging the data – Big and small. For details visit: tavess.com/TelecomsAnalytics&BigData

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Broadband World Forum 2013 which will be held on 22nd – 24th October 2013

Broadband World Forum 2013 which will be held on 22nd – 24th October 2013 at Convention center, Amsterdam. Broadband World Forum 2013 is the world’s largest Broadband event attracting thousands of decision-makers from across the globe. The 2013 conference agenda will deliver an impressive 5 tracks over 3 days. The packed 3 day programme will be delivered by 250+ service provider speakers and panelists. With 200+ exhibitors the world class exhibition will showcase ground breaking broadband technologies, applications, solutions and services. Please visit: http://www.broadbandworldforum.com/
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The 7th Turkmenistan International Telecommunications & IT Conference

The 7th Turkmenistan International Telecommunications & IT Conference will be held on 17 – 18 September 2013 at Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. TurkmenTEL 2013 will provide foreign and local delegates with an overview of current development of Turkmenistan’s ICT sector. The policy of the Government of Turkmenistan aims to promote international and regional cooperation in the information and telecommunications sphere. Please visit: http://www.turkmenistantelecoms.com/
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Phone World Magazine

CACF has launched 9th web 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 9th 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 BlackBerry Q5
GENERAL
2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA
4G Network LTE
DATA GPRS/EDGE/Speed/WLAN/BLUE TOOTH/ USB/NFC/
Operating System BlackBerry 10 OS, upgradable to v10.1
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon

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[/column] [column] Name LG Optimus Vu II
GENERAL
2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA
DATA GPRS/EDGE/Speed/WLAN/BLUE TOOTH/ USB/
Operating System Android OS, v4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon
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[/column] [column] Name Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom
GENERAL
2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – all versions
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 – all versions
4G Network LTE (market dependent)
DATA GPRS/EDGE/Speed/WLAN/BLUE TOOTH/ USB/
Operating System Android OS, v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Chipset Pega-Dual +XMM6262

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[/column] [column] Name HTC First
GENERAL
2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 – for AT&T
4G Network LTE 700 / 1700 / 2100
DATA GPRS/EDGE/Speed/WLAN/BLUE TOOTH/ USB/
Operating System Android OS, v4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400
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VENDORS/OEM SECTION

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ZTE and Huawei has finalized Mobile expansion deal for Ethiopia

Ethiopia is set to ink deals with Chinese vendors ZTE Corp and Huawei Technologies with a view to expanding the country’s mobile infrastructure, a move which in turn the state hopes will help boost subscriber numbers to 40 million. Speaking with regards to the development, Debretsion Gebremichael, Ethiopia’s deputy prime minister and minister of communications and technology said that they are now poised to start the expansion. The politician did not, however, reveal a value for the deals with the two vendors, but is understood to have confirmed that ZTE and Huawei will finance the expansion project.
Source: TeleGeography

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Ericsson to Build Global ICT Centre in Canada

Ericsson has announced its plans to build a global ICT Centre in Quebec, Canada. The new facility will house the company’s complete portfolio enabling the R&D organization to develop and verify cloud-based services. The new offices will be located close to two of Ericsson’s main R&D hubs in Montreal and Ottawa and will be a new platform for its R&D engineers. Ericsson’s customers will also be able to connect remotely for interoperability testing, trials, and will have early access to innovation on new business services in real-time from their own locations. The North American ICT Centre will begin operations in early 2015.
Source: Cellular-News

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Nokia Siemens Networks Closes Indian Landline Production Factory

Nokia Siemens Networks is closing down a small landline products factory it operates in Kolkata, India, with the loss of 48 permanent jobs. The closure was due to a reduction in contracts for the products supplied by the factory. The Kolkata used to have 65 employees, but a number have already taken voluntary redundancy, and others accepted transfers to other parts of the company. The remaining staff was notified last week of the closure of the factory, and the terms of their redundancy payments.
Source: Cellular-News

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ZTE Selects Broadcom’s Small Cell -Baseband Processors

Broadcom has announced that ZTE has selected its small cell baseband processor family to integrate into its 3G small cell residential access points. As mobile operators struggle to keep pace with the growing data demands of residential customers, small cell networks provide a way to help move data off of wireless networks. Broadcom is able to help ZTE speed up small cell deployment by integrating its BCM616xx Series into the ZTE ZXSDR BS8001 U2100 Access Point. This integration shortens a mobile operator’s small cell network deployment time and reduces integration and installation costs. The ZTE solution includes small AP, small cell access gateway and security server, and a small cell management system.
Source: Cellular-News

Samsung Introduces the GALAXY S4 Zoom

Samsung Electronics has announced the launch of the Samsung GALAXY S4 zoom, a powerful new device which combines the stylish heritage of the latest GALAXY S4 smartphone with advanced photographic capabilities. Combining 10x Optical Zoom, 16 Mega Pixel CMOS Sensor, OIS and Xenon Flash with the very latest Samsung GALAXY S4 technology, the GALAXY S4 zoom sets new standards for perfect mobile photography. It is the ultimate smartphone and camera experience in one, and the only device you’ll ever need.
Source: Samsung Press Release

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Ericsson Wins Extension on UK Managed Services Contract

Ericsson has won an extension of its managed services contract from the UK based Mobile Broadband Network Limited (MBNL). Ericsson originally won a 4-year contract from MBNL to manage the integration of both operators’ 3G radio access networks (RAN) in late 2008. Ericsson will now provide MBNL with a fully managed end to end operations service that includes the network operations centre, network performance and optimization, field support and maintenance, as well as multivendor spare parts management service for its 2G and 3G networks and EE and Three’s deployments of LTE technology.
Source: Cellular-News

Huawei Wins 5-Year Managed Services Contract in Nigeria

Huawei has won a 5 year managed services contract from Etisalat in Nigeria. The contract extension is to the existing managed services agreement which has run for the past two years. The new contract covers an expanded maintenance scope for both passive infrastructure and active infrastructure (SDH/PDH nodes). Main additions are the inclusion of site physical services, passive maintenance of core infrastructure and maintenance of both Huawei and third party SDH/PDH nodes in all areas where Huawei Radio Access Infrastructure are deployed. Financial terms for the new managed services contract were not disclosed.
Source: Cellular-News

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Ericsson Urges 4G Adoption in Jordan

Ericsson has called for Jordan’s cellcos to introduce 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) services to satisfy the growing demand for data consumption. The Jordan Times quotes Tarek Saadi, the head of Ericsson’s Middle East operations as saying that: ‘It is the right time for introducing these services in Jordan, taking into accounts the rise in internet traffic.’ Plans to auction additional frequencies for 4G services and to allow the entry of a fourth wireless provider into the market have not been well received by the nation’s incumbents. The CEO of Orange Jordan dismissed the technology and rival operator Umniah has trialed the technology but echoed the sentiment of Orange.
Source: TeleGeography

LG Introduces New Nexus 4 White

LG Electronics (LG) announced the launch of Nexus 4 White, the newest edition of the popular smartphone developed in collaboration with Google. Nexus 4 White delivers the same Google experience to consumers in a stylish and attractive color option. Nexus 4 White comes with the superb 4.7-inch 1280-by-768 True HD IPS Plus display (320ppi) supported by Zerogap Touch technology. At its heart is the high performing Qualcomm Snapdragon™ S4 Pro processor and 2GB of RAM. Started in Hong Kong on May 29, Nexus 4 White will roll out globally in select markets in Asia, North America, Europe and the Middle East over the next several weeks.
Source: LG Press Release

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Huawei Shows Off World’s Slimmest Android Smartphone

Huawei has shown off what it says is the world’s slimmest smartphone — a 1.5Ghz quad-core Android device that is 6.18mm thick. The new smartphone, the Ascend P6 also comes with a 4.7-inch display screen that has been optimized so that the touchscreen works when users are wearing gloves. It also comes with an unusually highly spec’d 5-megapixel front facing camera to go with the more conventional 8-megapixel main camera. The Ascend P6 will begin shipping to China from June and to Western Europe from July. Pricing and detail specifications were not included in the announcement.
Source Cellular-News

Samsung Now Mass Producing Industry’s First PCI-Express SSD for Ultra-slim Notebook PCs

Samsung Electronics has begun mass producing the industry’s first PCI-Express (PCIe) solid state drive (SSD) for next-generation ultra-slim notebook PCs. The XP941 lineup consists of 512, 256 and 128GB SSDs. The new Samsung XP941 delivers a level of performance that easily surpasses the speed limit of a SATA 6 GB/s interface. Samsung XP941 enables a sequential read performance of 1,400MB/s which is the highest performance available with a PCIe 2.0 interface. The XP941 comes in the new M.2 form factor (80mm x 22mm), weighing approximately six grams – about a ninth of the 54 grams of a SATA-based 2.5 inch SSD. Also, the XP941’s volume is about a seventh of that of a 2.5 inch SSD, freeing up more space for the notebook’s battery and therein providing the opportunity for increased mobility that will enhance user convenience.
Source: Samsung Press Release

Huawei Hosts Dedicated 3.5 GHz LTE Roundtable in the Middle East

Huawei has recently concluded its first ever Middle East 3.5GHz Roundtable in Dubai for industry leaders to collaborate on the development of the 3.5 GHz LTE mobile broadband ecosystem. The one-day Middle East roundtable aimed to accelerate the development and maturity of the 3.5 GHz industry chain through in-depth explorations of current operator key requirements. The agenda included debate about the unique role of 3.5 GHz spectrum in the Middle East, 400 MHz wide-bandwidth availability, and 3.5 GHz spectrum business models for mobile and fixed broadband. The 3.5GHz WiMAX to LTE “revolution” and what it means for operators and their subscribers alike was also discussed. A device booth was set up to demonstrate a commitment to 3.5 GHz-enabled devices like multi-band and multi-mode MiFi, USB dongles and CPE.
Source: Huawei Press Release

Siemens Said To Seek Buyer for NSN

According to the latest updates Siemens has approached TPG and Blackstone Group to determine whether they are interested in buying out NSN, in which Siemens has 50% stakes. Nokia on the other hand is not interested in selling rather the company has been working on a deal to buy out Siemens stake and take full control of NSN, for which Nokia is planning to seek funds from a Finnish sovereign wealth fund Solidium, although if the EU decides this amounts to state aid, it may raise regulatory roadblocks. Another possibility is an IPO, which might make more financial sense for Nokia – analysts believe an IPO could value NSN at up to €7.5 billion ($10 billion), whereas they expect a takeover to be worth between €4 billion and €5 billion.
Source: telecomasia.net

LG Named “Global Technology Innovator 2013”

LG Electronics (LG) received a special award as Global Technology Innovator 2013 at the Plus X Award Night in Cologne, Germany. The Plus X Award is one of the most significant European innovation prizes for technology, sport and lifestyle and serves as a seal of approval for high-quality brands. It was the first time in the Plus X Award’s ten-year history that awards went to 17 products from a single manufacturer. The LG products, including the flagship smartphone Optimus G and the first ULTRA HD TV were consistent winners in the categories of Innovation, High Quality, Design, Ecology and Ease of Use.
Source: LG Press Release

ZTE Completes End-to-End VoTD-LTE Call in China Mobile’s Network

ZTE has announced completion of end-to-end voice-over TD-LTE (VoTD-LTE) call in partnership with China Mobile and Marvell Technology Group. The VoTD-LTE call was conducted on China Mobile’s network in Guangzhou. Terminal-to-core network, end-to-end VoTD-LTE call was successfully carried out using 5-mode, 13-band smartphones powered by Marvell’s chipsets. Test was conducted using ZTE’s TD-LTE technology and core IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) platform which is deployed by China Mobile in Guangzhou. As of early 2013, ZTE claims to have established TD-LTE field trials and commercial networks for 48 leading operators in 33 countries.
Source: Lteworld.com

Samsung Introduces the GALAXY S4 mini: A Powerful, Compact Smartphone

Samsung has announced Samsung GALAXY S4 mini. It delivers the superior performance, intuitive ease-of-use and sleek design of the GALAXY S4 in a highly portable, chic and compact design, making it an ideal companion for everyday life. With a 4.3” qHD Super AMOLED display, 107g light weight and compact design, the GALAXY S4 mini is easy to carry and operate with one hand. Though compact, the GALAXY S4 mini also boasts powerful performance, equipped with a 1.7GHz dual core processor that allows users to quickly and easily perform data intensive tasks. The GALAXY S4 mini supports many intuitive features and services provided by the GALAXY S4, designed enhance every facet of life.
Source: Samsung Press Release

Ericsson Deploys 250 Additional LTE Cell Sites Smart Communications

Ericsson has finalized the installation and commissioning of 250 new Long Term Evolution (LTE) mobile sites for Smart Communications. In a statement, the vendor said that the new 4G infrastructure will help improve mobile broadband service quality on the cellco’s network, which currently covers 46 cities and 69 municipalities in the Philippines. Elie Hanna, Ericsson Philippines and Pacific Islands President, said: ‘We can confirm that some of the sites we tested registered downlink speeds of up to 50Mbps, in real time and in the live network.’
Source: TeleGeography

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