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Dear Readers,
4G technology will be introduced in both Astana and Almaty later this year with future developments discussed in the field at the “Connect Kazakhstan-2012”. Qualcomm displayed Snapdragon S4 MSM8690 performance as world’s first auto stereoscopic 3D tablet at the on-going CTIA-Wireless 2012 convention. NBTC has finalized some of the 3G auction details with nine blocks of 5 MHz spectrum in the 2.1 GHz band. ¬Telecom New Zealand has announced trials of LTE technology later this year.

Thai communications group Samart will soon ramp up its efforts to promote its 3G mobile broadband service after slowing marketing activities for four months. Verizon Wireless and the Kenyan government has announced that it will extend 4G connectivity. Morocco’s telecoms watchdog, the Telecommunication Regulatory National Agency (ANRT), will launch a tender for 4G cellular licences later this year. ¬Public safety officers in Las Vegas, Nevada, are testing a 700MHz LTE network. Japanese handset manufacturer Kyocera has introduced Android 2.3 Digno Dual (WX04K) smartphone in Japan to be compliant with both PHS (personal handy-phone system) and 3G networks. ¬Telenor Norway has announced that it is intensifying its 3G expansion.

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4G to be introduced this year in Kazakhstan

4G technology will be introduced in both Astana and Almaty later this year. Future developments in the field of information and communication technologies have been discussed at the “Connect Kazakhstan-2012” international exhibition and conference. It opened prior to the fifth Astana Economic Forum. The market of information and communication technologies is growing rapidly in Kazakhstan. By the end of the year, 60% of socially important public services will be provided in the electronic format. Kazakhstan is ranked 38th in the UN e-government ranking among 190 countries, and shares second place with Singapore in terms of e-participation, which measures the opportunities for online communication between citizens and the government.
Source: Caspionet

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Azercell unveils LTE network

Azercell has announced the launch of its 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network, with commercial mobile broadband services to be made available next month. Azercell network will be able to support maximum download speeds of 100Mbps. 4G modems will go on sale on 18 June and customers will be able to subscribe to Azercell ‘UNLIMITED Mobile Internet’ pack, which costs AZN45 (USD57) per month and can also be used on the operator’s 3G network.
Source: TeleGeography
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Megacom brings 3.5G services to Issyk Kul

Kyrgyz mobile operator Megacom has rolled out its 3.5G wireless network in the Issyk Kul region. Already available in the cities of Bishkek, Kant and Tokmok, as well as a number of smaller towns and cities, Megacom plans to expand its 3.5G network to the entire country by the end of 2012. Megacom launched commercial 3.5G services, including videocalling, mobile TV and high speed mobile broadband at download speeds of up to 14.4Mbps, in January 2012. The network is future-proofed to support the later evolution to Long Term Evolution (LTE), which can offer data rates of up to 100Mbps.
Source: TeleGeography
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TeliaSonera CEO pushes Kazakh president to speed up LTE licensing

TeliaSonera CEO Lars Nyberg has appealed to Kazakhstan’s president Nursultan Nazarbayev, to support plans to accelerate the licensing of spectrum suitable for the deployment of Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology in the country. The appeal was made during a Council of Foreign Investors conference in Astana. In May 2011 minister of communications Askar Zhumagaliyev announce that frequencies provisionally set to be allocated for LTE purposes included spectrum in the 700MHz-800MHz, 2500MHz-2700MHz and 2300MHz-2400MHz bands. Further, that September he revealed that all LTE-suitable frequencies will be provided free of charge to any companies that are willing to invest in the deployment of the 4G infrastructure. TeliaSonera owns 49% of GSM Kazakhstan directly, alongside its indirect 58.55% stake in co-owner Fintur Holdings, giving it an effective ownership of 61.74%.
Source: TeleGeography
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PTCL EVO 3G brings fabulous new mega downloads packages

PTCL has introduced fabulous new “Mega Volume Downloads” prepaid packages for its premier brand EVO 3G, bringing an elevated connectivity experience to its customers. EVO 3G Wireless Broadband truly has something for everyone, from daily usage Daypass package starting as low as PKR 100/day and going up to PKR 2000 with EVO Max’s Unlimited downloads for a month. EVO 3G new GO 5GB & 10GB packages offer customers the biggest volume boost ever, giving five times the volume at the most economic prices and the lowest ever additional usage charges of just 10Paisa/Mb.
Source: PTCL
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Qualcomm shows world’s 1st glasses free 3D tablet

Qualcomm has displayed world’s first auto stereoscopic 3D tablet at the on-going CTIA-Wireless 2012 convention. At the convention, Qualcomm has demonstrated the prowess of the Snapdragon S4 MSM8690 mobile processor that runs the 3D tablet. Phandroid managed to capture a video showcasing the auto stereoscopic 3D tablet. Qualcomm stall at the CTIA Wireless 2012 in New Orleans, USA had put a tablet for demonstration. This tablet was running the new Snapdragon S4 mobile processor and its intention was to show the 3D capabilities of the chip. As per Phandroid, it was world’s first auto stereoscopic 3D tablet but it was just a prototype.
Source: Ibnlive.in
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Unicom targets 3G revenues of CNY 70 bln

China Unicom has planned to more than double the number of 3G subscribers before year-end. The company currently has over 40 million 3G customers and aims to end the year with 90 million. The company also expects 3G revenues to exceed CNY 70 billion this year, up from CNY 40 billion last year.
Source: The China Daily
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LCC wins 3G initial tuning contract at Mexican operator

LCC International, provider of wireless, wireline voice and data turn-key services, has won a large 3G initial tuning project for a mobile operator in Mexico. Under the terms of the contract, LCC Mexico will be providing 20 teams for six months to verify 1700+ network sites through site audits, site analysis, drive test and optimization activities to meet strict key performance indicators (KPI’s) requirements and ensure the network’s initial performance before the 3G network commercial launch.
Source: TelecomPaper
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Thai 3G auction to offer 9 blocks of 20 MHz

The telecom committee of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has finalized some of the 3G auction details. The regulator plans to auction off nine blocks of 5 MHz spectrum in the 2.1 GHz band. The NBTC will auction the spectrum using the simultaneous ascending bid method, which allows participants to bid for all spectrum lots at the same time. Bidders can continue to place higher bids until the auction ends. Each bidder is limited to 20 MHz. The committee is still considering whether winning bidders will be required to pay the licence fee in one go or in installments. The committee plans to complete all the details for the auction soon and submit the plan to the board. The auction is expected to take place around October this year.
Source: The Nation
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Aircel reduces 3G rates

Indian mobile operator Aircel has launched new price plans with lower 3G rates. The new 3G Aircel Pocket Internet Smart plans offer ‘unlimited’ internet access from INR 8 per day up to INR 999 per month. The daily plan allows internet use at up to 3.6 Mbps for up to 50 MB of data, while the most expensive plan offers 10GB at up to 7.2 Mbps. After reaching the data limits, the speed reduces to 128 Kbps. Aircel’s plans are available in all thirteen circles where it has 3G operations and can work on 2G and 3G devices.
Source: The Economic Times
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San Miguel to compete for 3G licence

Philippine company San Miguel Corp is planning to bid for 3G spectrum. The company owns four telecommunications companies: Eastern Telecommunications Philippines (ETPI), Bell Telecommunication (BellTel), Express Telecommunication, and Liberty Telecom Holding. The company will compete for any of the two 3G licences up for bidding. San Miguel will consolidate its telecom holdings and start offering cheaper voice and SMS services within a year.
Source: The Malaya Business Insight
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Yota picks Huawei as tech partner to launch LTE in Moscow

Russian operator Yota Networks and Huawei have launched LTE network in Moscow. Yota Networks selected Huawei as its preferred technology partner. In terms of the project, Huawei supplies Yota Networks with SingleRAN LTE/EPC system and built the commercial LTE network on 2.6GHz. The system provides downlink peak rate of up to 70Mbps and 140Mbps depending on the capacity of the radio channel (10 or 20 MHz).
Source: TelecomPaper
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Telecom New Zealand to Start LTE Trials Later This Year

Telecom New Zealand has announced that it will be conducting live customer trials of LTE technology later this year in preparation for the evolution of its HSPA+ network to 4G. Telecom CEO, Paul Reynolds, said that “Telecom New Zealand will progressively adopt 4G network capability, starting with a customer trial later this year using LTE technology. The Ministry of Economic Development is yet to announce its detailed plans for the auction of 700 MHz spectrum, which will be important for widespread, cost effective, 4G deployment. But Telecom nevertheless intends to continue on and build real-world experience of 4G operations through this trial.
Source: Cellular-News
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BTL to launch LTE in October

Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL) plans to launch a 4G mobile network based on Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology in October with the support of a USD8 million government loan. Ericsson of Sweden has been selected to supply the new network, following a contract deal signed in February this year. At the time, government-owned BTL announced that the Swedish firm had been contracted to upgrade its 850MHz/1900MHz Digicell GSM network within the coming months, enabling users to benefit from data speeds up to ten times faster than those currently available.
Source: The Guardian
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Samart to ramp up 3G marketing activities

Thai communications group Samart will soon ramp up its efforts to promote its 3G mobile broadband service after slowing marketing activities for four months. Samart acts as a MVNO on TOT’s 3G network and sells services under i-Mobile 3GX brand. The company now plans to aggressively market its 3G service in Q3, after TOT has further expanded the 3G network. TOT hopes to launch nationwide 3G services with 5,300 base stations this month. The rollout was delayed due to the floods late last year. Samart expects to end this year with 700,000 3G customers, up from 100,000 currently.
Source: The Bangkok Post
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Digicel expands 4G network coverage in central Panama

Digicel has expanded its 4G network coverage in central Panama. Digicel launched operations in Panama at end-2008, and currently claims to hold a share of 30 percent on the local mobile market. Overall investments in its operations development in Panama reach USD 375 million.
Source: TelecomPaper
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Verizon launches LTE in 28 new markets, extends network in eleven areas

Verizon Wireless has announced that it will extend 4G connectivity to 28 new markets, while also expanding its existing network in eleven established areas. The deployments mean that Verizon’s LTE network is now available in 258 markets across the US, covering more than two-thirds of the population. Going forward, the next seven months will see Verizon Wireless deliver its LTE network to more than 140 new locations, spanning 49 states. Verizon will be expanding LTE coverage in Denver (Colorado); Dover (Delaware); Fort Myers and Lakeland (Florida); Hagerstown (Maryland); Canton, Lima, Mansfield, Toledo and Youngstown/Warren (Ohio) and Erie (Pennsylvania).
Source: TeleGeography
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Kenya Moves Ahead With $500 Million Shared 4G Network

The Kenyan government is pushing ahead with plans for a shared 4G network, despite opposition from the country’s dominant mobile network, Safaricom. The government plans to spend upwards of US$500 million with the deployment due to start next year. Safaricom recently will withdraw from the plans for a shared LTE network for all the mobile networks if the government insists that it operate in the 2.6Ghz spectrum band. Safaricom wants the network to be built using the 700Mhz spectrum band as it requires far fewer base stations, especially in rural areas and is hence cheaper to deploy, at least initially.
Source: Cellular-News
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Morocco to get 4G licences in early 2013

Morocco’s telecoms watchdog, the Telecommunication Regulatory National Agency (ANRT), will launch a tender for 4G cellular licences later this year. The concessions will be awarded to winning bidders at the start of 2013, following a process set to start in autumn 2012, and with LTE networks possibly being launched by late-2013. The Moroccan wireless market is currently home to three players: market leader Maroc Telecom, Medi Telecom (Meditel) and Wana. Maroc Telecom claimed 47% of the country’s 36.55 million mobile users at the end of 2011, while Meditel claimed 33% and Wana accounted for around 20% of all subscribers.
Source: La Vie Economique
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Mobily chooses Ericsson for EPC upgrade to support 3G network

The Saudi cellular and broadband internet provider Mobily has signed an agreement with Ericsson for an Evolved Packet Core (EPC) solution to support its 2G, 3G and 4G wireless networks. The technology will support the growth of mobile broadband technology, new multimedia services and machine-to-machine (M2M) applications. Abdul Aziz Al Tamami, Mobily’s chief operations officer, said: ‘The decision to adopt Ericsson’s Evolved Packet Core solution was a natural progression for comapny.’
Source: AME Info reports
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US Network Completes LTE Upgrade

USA based regional cable TV operator, BendBroadband has completed upgrades to its wireless network, making it the first service provider in Central Oregon to offer LTE services. The fixed wireless network will offer data download speeds of up to 12 Mbps. It also helps connect people residing in areas of Central Oregon that are not served by wired broadband connections. The performance of 4G LTE network has consistently exceeded our expectations for both speeds and capacity.
Source: Cellular-News
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Digicel T&T launches HSPA+

Digicel has launched a HSPA+ network, and now claims to offer an average mobile data speed of 2Mbps via the 3.5G platform, which has a theoretical maximum download rate of 21Mbps. Digicel is marketing HSPA+ services for phone, tablet or laptop users under the ‘4G’ banner, and the new network covers most major towns across both islands of Trindad & Tobago, and approximately three-quarters of the population. The cellco promises to continue expansion of the HSPA+ footprint, while in the meantime offering more extensive mobile data coverage with its 2.5G EDGE network.stage.
Source: Telegeography
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3 Ireland will line up for 4G licence auction

3 Ireland, backed by Hutchison Whampoa of Kong, will participate in the Republic’s planned auction of 4G mobile licences this summer, despite losing out in its quest to take control of former monopoly fixed line operator Eircom. The company remains committed to the Irish mobile market, despite press rumors over the water suggesting that its British counterpart is considering exiting the market unless it is guaranteed a slice of the UK spectrum a situation which could have wide-reaching implications for the smaller Irish operation.
Source: The Irish Independent
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Telstra start selling HTC Titan 4G

Australian telecommunications firm Telstra have start selling the HTC Titan 4G. The device runs on Windows Phone 7.5 with a 1.5 GHz Snapdragon S2 processor and features 4.7-inch WVGA super LCD capacitive screen, a 16-megapixel camera and 1.3-megapixel front facing camera. Business customers can purchase the HTC Titan 4G for AUD 0 upfront after using their MRO bonus on an AUD 79 Business Mobile Maximiser plan. This includes AUD 800 worth of national calls and MMS, unlimited SMS to standard Australian numbers, and 2 GB of data for use in Australia each month. Consumer customers can purchase the device for AUD 0 upfront on the AUD 79 Freedom Connect Plan (after using an included MRO Bonus), with AUD 800 worth of included calls and MMS, unlimited SMS, and 2 GB of data. Telstra currently offers LTE services in all capital CBDs and selected regional areas.
Source: TelecomPaper
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STC adds new 3G/4G mobile data tariff

Saudi Telecom Company (STC) has launched a new tariff which combines 3G and 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) data services. The new package, which has been added to its ‘QUICKnet’ range of mobile data services, offers a dual-mode SIM card which switches between 3G and 4G networks to provide customers with the fastest possible browsing speed, up to a peak of 100Mbps via 4G and 42Mbps via 3G. The option is available for both pre-paid and post-paid users and includes up to 10GB of data traffic each month.
Source: TeleGeography
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Ghana to launch LTE technology for mobile phones by close of 2012

The National Information Technology Agency (NITA) would upgrade its WIMAX networks to Long Term Evolution (LTE) technologies, a standard for wireless communication of high-speed data for mobile phones and data terminals, by the end of this year. The move forms part of an agreement signed with Huawei Technologies to implement the second phase of the eGovernment network which is expected to witness the roll out of 30 more Base Transceiver Stations (BTS) bringing NITA’s total stations to 60 across the country.
Source: Ghana News Agency
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Melita Mobile adds new 3G phones to portfolio

Melita Mobile has launched a new range of 3G mobile phones that are available in a wide array of colors. The range includes phones such as the Nokia Asha 300 which is available in red, graphite or white, as well as the Android Samsung Galaxy Mini, available in orange or green, amongst other popular models. All these new 3G phones and smartphones are available either at no extra charge or subsidized with Melita’s Magic pay monthly plans. The Magic pay monthly plans start from as low as EUR 15 per month including unlimited calls at no extra cost to all other Melita mobile and telephony numbers.
Source:TelecomPaper
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Movik launches Industry’s first 3G/4G/LTE correlation solution

Movik Networks, the Intelligent RAN Company, has announced the immediate availability of the industry’s first 3G/4G/LTE real-time correlation solution for intelligent RAN traffic management, Movik’s LTE Correlation and Multi RAT (Radio Access Technology) platform. Movik’s innovative solution allows operators to correlate in real-time not only what is going on in each individual network, whether 3G or 4G, but also correlate in real-time the mobility between the networks and the effects of usage as subscribers’ transition between networks. Operators no longer have to think of their networks as separate verticals; with Movik’s LTE Correlation and Multi RAT solution, they now have a single, unified view into the overall operational efficiency of all their networks.
Source: Market Watch
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Airtel to invest USD100m and launch 3G in Rwanda

The newly launched Rwandan mobile operator Airtel is expecting to introduce 3G services within the next few months. The firm launched its 2G networks in March this year, becoming the country’s third cellular network operator after MTN and Millicom/Tigo. The CEO of parent company Bharti Airtel, Manoj Kohli, visited the group’s operation in Rwanda and is promising an investment of USD100 million in the country over the next three years. Mr. Kohli commented: ‘Our strategy for Rwanda is in harmony with the government’s vision to make telecommunications a priority.’
Source: TeleGeography
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Teletalk 3G only in Dhaka first

Bangladesh cellco Teletalk will introduce the country first W-CDMA-based 3G service in July; further details of the trial launch have emerged. Contrary to original plans to roll out initial coverage to several divisional centers, Teletalk will begin offering 3G in the capital city, Dhaka, before aiming to expand coverage to other divisional headquarters by October, with Chittagong earmarked to receive services next. Teletalk, a minnow in the GSM market, has been granted a headstart in the W-CDMA/HSPA market ahead of an auction for UMTS licences in the private sector in September.
Source: Bdnews24
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Ethio Telecom launches 3G network

Ethio telecom has launched 3G network to enable clients to be the beneficiaries of a ‘modern and efficient’ 3G service. The 3G technology would enable clients to have a network quality that would be used to make voice calls, send and receive short messages (SMS), and more importantly, get a fast internet connection. The 3G technology enables customers to quickly download music, stream video and send or receive e-mails and short messages. All customers with pre-paid and post-paid cards, who would like to get this 3G service, could get it for a payment of 250 birr subscription fee. Clients who will subscribe to this 3G service will be given a onetime 200 megabytes of free internet access as a reward. Moreover, 3G clients will pay service charge similar to that of 2G service for voice call and SMS services.
Source: Ezega
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Las Vegas Police Testing LTE Services

Public safety officers in Las Vegas, Nevada, are testing a 700MHz LTE network which has been provided by Harris Corp. The company is providing Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) with a system that delivers LTE through modems installed in department vehicles. The system allows participants to use their COPLINK and Omega applications, which support Computer Aided Dispatch, National Crime Information Center lookup, and field reporting. The pilot program also highlights the collaboration between local agencies. LVMPD is testing Harris’ Radio Access Network infrastructure connected to the Harris hosted LTE core in Chelmsford, Mass. Nokia Siemens Networks supplied eNode B “base stations,” components of the RAN infrastructure, which are able to operate in all 20 MHz of the 700 MHz Band 14 spectrum allocated to public safety.
Source: Cellular-News
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China approves 3G Apple device

China’s Telecommunication Equipment Certification Center has approved an Apple device with 3G capabilities. The device, which is thought to be an iPad, is compatible with China Unicom’s WCDMA network. The notice on the Center’s website did not name the device, listed as “model number A1430.” Neither Apple nor China Unicom would comment on the approval.
Source: The Wall Street Journal
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Optus expands 3G coverage in Victoria

Australian telecommunications provider Optus has expanded its 3G network to more areas in Victoria. Optus has installed two new mobile towers in Bendigo and another tower in Golden Beach in the Gippsland region.
Source:TelecomPaper
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TD expands 4G network to Koblenz

Telekom Deutschland (TD), the domestic fixed and mobile division of German telecoms company Deutsche Telekom, has expanded its urban Long Term Evolution (LTE) mobile broadband network to the city of Koblenz in Rhineland-Pfalz. TD’s urban 4G network supports theoretical download speeds of up to 100Mbps. After connecting around 1,000 rural areas to 800MHz LTE mobile broadband services in 2010, TD first brought LTE to the city in July 2011, when it launched a 4G network operating in the 1800MHz band in Cologne. Commercial services were made available in Frankfurt in February 2012, followed shortly by Bonn, Hamburg, Leipzig and Munich. By the end of the year, TD aims to have expanded its urban 4G network to around 100 towns and cities.
Source:TeleGeography
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Megafon start 3G video surveillance in public buses in Perm

Russian mobile operator Megafon has launched its online video-monitoring services in 40 public transport buses in Perm. The service is provided using 3G internet from the operator, under contracts with two Perm passenger carriers. The operator plans to launch video-monitoring services in 50 additional public transport buses in the city soon.
Source: TelecomPaper
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Kyocera releases PHS, 3G compliant smartphone in Japan

Japanese handset manufacturer Kyocera has introduced Android 2.3 Digno Dual (WX04K) smartphone in Japan to be compliant with both PHS (personal handy-phone system) and 3G networks. The smartphones features 4.0-inch WVGA TFT display, 1GB Ram, 2GB Rom and microSD / microSDHC memory card (up to 32GB). The Digno Dual is water-resistant and comes equipped with a 1.2GHz dual core CPU. With downlink speeds of up to 21Mbps with the Ultra Speed 3G service, users are able to view full web pages, send and receive files, stream videos and download applications. The handset is compliant with One-Seg TV reception and infrared data communication. The phone will be marketed under Kyocera’s Digno smartphone brand.
Source: TelecomPaper
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Telenor Expanding 3G Network Coverage to 90% of its Customer Base

Telenor Norway has announced that it is intensifying its 3G expansion. In the course of 2012, 90 percent of Telenor’s mobile telephone customers will have 3G coverage where they live, and further expansion will ensure coverage for 95 percent of its customers. Telenor is improving its 3G coverage in towns and cities and is building new 3G stations where there is currently only 2G. The company is also well underway with expanding its LTE network. Additionally, this year Telenor is launching 4G services in Oslo, Bærum, Sandvika, Bergen, Trondheim, Stavanger, Sandnes, Lillestrom and Longyearbyen.
Source: Cellular-News
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Unicom highlights 3G progress

China Unicom has revealed that it expects to see a larger revenue contribution from its 3G subscriber base this year than from its 2G customers. Lower cost smartphones from domestic suppliers such as ZTE have helped boost Unicom’s subscriber base by 20% year-on-year to the end of April. Unicom’s 3G subscriber base stood at 51.8 million at the end of April, behind China Mobile’s 61.9 million. However, 3G subscribers make up 24.3% of Unicom’s total subscriber base, compared with 9.2% for China Mobile.
Source: TeleGeography
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CSL, SK Telecom launched LTE roaming service

Hong Kong mobile operator CSL and Korea’s SK Telecom have launched LTE roaming services. Customers of both operators can now roam in Hong Kong and South Korea on the operators’ LTE networks. The LTE roaming service will generally available in July.
Source: TelecomPaper
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Unite offers unlimited on-net, 3G plans

Moldova mobile network Unite introduced a promotion offering unlimited on-net calls for life and unlimited calls to fixed operator Moldtelecom free for two years. The promotion runs until 15 August and requires a monthly subscription of MDL 19.99. Subscribers are also offered 3G handsets 3G for MDL 1 with the plan. The operator also introduced the Cartela Unite 3G prepaid package with 200 minutes of on-net calls, 200 minutes to Moldtelecom, as well as 200 MB of mobile internet traffic for MDL 29.
Source: TelecomPaper
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Kyocera releases PHS/3G smartphone with Willcom

Japanese handset manufacturer Kyocera has introduced the Android 2.3 Digno Dual (WX04K) smartphone in Japan, compliant with both PHS and 3G networks. The smartphones features a 4.0-inch WVGA TFT display, 5-megapixel auto-focus main camera, front-facing sub camera, 1GB Ram, 2GB Rom and microSD / microSDHC memory card (up to 32GB). The Digno Dual is water-resistant, comes equipped with a 1.2GHz dual-core CPU and offers downlink speeds of up to 21Mbps. The handset is compliant with One-Seg TV reception and infrared data communication. Furthermore, the display is made of high-strength glass which is scratch-resistant and has a Clean-Clear-Coat surface.
Source: TelecomPaper
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Audi picks Sierra modules to develop LTE infotainment system

German automobile manufacturer Audi is using Canada-based mobile and wireless modem manufacturer Sierra Wireless AirPrime embedded mobile modules to help develop and test an LTE-connected infotainment system. The system is still in the development and testing stage. Sierra Wireless AirPrime modules are available with varying combinations of LTE frequency bands and fallback technologies, allowing Audi to work on mobile technology as LTE networks roll out.
Source: TelecomPaper
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Portugal Telecom picks Huawei’s SingleRAN for LTE network

Portugal Telecom (PT) has selected Huawei to launch commercial LTE services in Portugal. PT will implement Huawei SingleRAN LTE service. By implementing Huawei’s SingleRAN LTE service, Portugal Telecom seeks to integrate existing GSM networks and new LTE networks on a single platform, offering data speeds up to 150Mbps.
Source: TelecomPaper
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Loxley eyes TOT’s 3G network expansion project

Thai conglomerate Loxley is interested in bidding for TOT’s planned 3G expansion. The state-owned telecommunications operator TOT is planning to expand its 2.1 GHz 3G network across the country. Loxley is targeting 13 percent revenue growth this year, with growth expected to be boosted by ICT projects. ICT projects account for 65 percent of Loxley’s income. The Loxley-Samart consortium won a THB 15.99 billion deal from TOT in April last year to roll out 5,320 base stations for the 3G network in the first phase. TOT is now considering expanding the network to between 18,000 and 20,000 bases over the next two years.
Source: The Nation
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AT&T to launch Samsung Galaxy Exhilarate LTE smartphone

AT&T will launch the Samsung Galaxy Exhilarate LTE smartphone. The Exhilarate features a 4-inch touchscreen Super Amoled display, a dual core 1.2 GHz Scorpion processor, voice recognition and access to AT&T U-verse Live TV. It also features a 5-megapixel auto-focus rear-facing camera and a 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera. The Exhilarate features a rear casing made from 80 percent recycled (post-consumer waste) material. The Exhilarate smartphone has received platinum certification from UL Environment, a business unit of UL (Underwriters Laboratories). The Exhilarate will be available in all AT&T channels for USD 49.99 beginning 10 June. This phone will go through AT&T’s eco-rating system, which will be unveiled later this summer.
Source: TelecomPaper
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UPCOMING EVENTS

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GSMA Mobile Asia Expo

GSMA Mobile Asia Expo, will take place 20-22 June 2012 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre in Shanghai, China. The GSMA Mobile Asia Expo will bring together the people and ideas which will amplify the impact of this new phase in history. Please visit http://www.mobileasiaexpo.com/
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World Telecom Summit

The second annual World Telecom Summit will return on 5-7 September 2012 bigger and better! Expect even more high quality discussion and sharing sessions with similar C-level keynotes, panels and more. World Telecom Summit 2012 will encompass a 3-day exhibition presenting forefront telecommunications products and technologies. Please visit: http://www.worldtelecomsummit.com/
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4G International Forum

4G International Forum to be held in Sheraton Taipei Hotel, Taiwan on July 10 to 11, 2012. This 2-day event is being co-organized by the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) in Taiwan.
For details visit http://www.magenta-global.com.sg/4g2012/
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Phone World Magazine

CACF has launched 4th 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 4th Edition is available in Pakistani markets. Pdf available on www.phoneworld.com.pk .For subscription email to: info@phoneworld.com.pk
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3G DEVICE SECTION

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[/column] [column] Name Sony Xperia go
GENERAL GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
HSDPA 900 / 2100 – ST27i
HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 – ST27a
DATA GPRS/EDGE/Speed/WLAN/BLUE TOOTH/ USB
Operating System Android OS, v2.3 (Gingerbread), planned upgrade to v4.0
Processor NovaThor U8500

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[/column] [column] Name Acer beTouch E140
GENERAL GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
HSDPA 900 / 2100
Operating System Android OS, v2.2 (Froyo)
Data GPRS/EDGE/Speed/WLAN/BLUE TOOTH/ USB
Processor Qualcomm MSM7227

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[/column] [column] Name HTC Desire C
GENERAL GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
HSDPA 900 / 2100
DATA GPRS/EDGE/Speed/WLAN/BLUE TOOTH/ NFC/ USB
Operating System Android OS, v4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon

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[/column] [column] Name LG Optimus L7 P700
GENERAL GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
HSDPA 900 / 1900 / 2100
Operating System Android OS, v4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Processor Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon
DATA GPRS/EDGE/Speed/WLAN/BLUE TOOTH/ NFC/ USB

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VENDORS/OEM SECTION

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Huawei and Yota Launch Commercial LTE Network in Moscow

Huawei and the Russian operator Yota Networks have announced the successful launch of the first commercial LTE network in Moscow. Huawei supplied Yota Networks with end-to-end SingleRAN LTE/EPC solution and built the commercial LTE network on 2.6GHz. The solution provides theoretical peak downlink rates of up to 70Mbps and 140Mbps depending on the capacity of the radio channel (10 or 20 MHz). The launch of such network in Moscow is a major step in the development of mobile broadband access market in Russia. The successful launch was preceded by all-round testing at April – May 2012.
Source: Cellular-News
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ZTE launches TD-SCDMA smartphone for China Mobile users

ZTE has launched the U880E, a TD-SCDMA smartphone for China Mobile users. The U880E features Marvell’s single-chip PXA920H service, an integrated 3G platform with TD-SCDMA and GSM/EDGE support designed for multimedia-centric devices. The smartphone features Marvell PXA920H 1GHz CPU communications platform, Marvell Avastar 88W8787 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and FM enabled. It also features Marvell RF808 RF transceiver, run on Android Gingerbread 2.3 OS, 4G eMMC ROM, 512 MB RAM and CMMB+MBBMS2.0 Mobile TV. The smartphone is available to China Mobile subscribers for CNY 1000.
Source: TelecomPaper
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Huawei launches TDFi product at 2012 LTE World Summit

Huawei has launched an end-to-end TDFi product at 2012 LTE World Summit. With TDFi, end users can access LTE TDD networks with any Wi-Fi-enabled devices to access mobile data services. This enhances LTE TDD network resource utilization, and accelerates existing network data distribution in hotspot areas. The TDFi adopts LTE TDD mobile backhaul instead of wired backhaul to solve the problem of WLAN deployment. Using Huawei’s TDFi product, people riding in buses could experience stable LTE TDD data services using Wi-Fi-enabled smartphones. In the near future, the TDFi will enable LTE TDD to improve people’s mobile communications in medical care, information sharing, mobile video and community management among others.
Source: TelecomPaper
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ZTE to Expand LTE Network in Hong Kong

ZTE has signed an LTE network expansion contract with Hong Kong’s CSL. As part of the contract, ZTE will construct a network of new base stations for CSL. In addition, ZTE will deploy its newest Uni-RAN-based, LTE-A-scalable R8884 base station for the first time. CSL launched Hong Kong’s first LTE network in 2010, which currently spans over 90% of Hong Kong. The deployment of the R8884 will help CSL manage the increasing demand for network capacity due to the continuing growth in mobile broadband customers. It will allow the company to run LTE services on both 2600 MHz and 1800 MHz, which greatly enhances LTE coverage for indoor broadband customers in Hong Kong.
Source: Cellular-News
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Nokia Siemens Networks Wins Saudi LTE Deployment Contract

The Saudi Arabian operator Zain KSA has selected Nokia Siemens Networks as its LTE infrastructure and services vendor for Jeddah, the country’s second largest city. The operator aims refarm its 1800 MHz GSM frequency band to offer the 4G services. Nokia Siemens Networks will provide its Single RAN (radio access network) platform, based on the Flexi Multiradio Base Station for 4G deployment. Optimized backhaul will be provided by FlexiPacket Microwave platform. As part of the contract, Nokia Siemens Networks will upgrade and expand Zain’s legacy Home Location Register (HLR).
Source: Cellular-News
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ZTE Completes World’s First FDD/TDD LTE PS Handover Test

ZTE has completed the world’s first FDD/TDD LTE PS handover test. This test provides the foundation for seamless communications between different LTE modes. The infrastructure used to carry out the test consists of commercial system equipment provided by ZTE and an FDD/TDD LTE dual-mode USB card, provided by Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Company Limited (ASTRI). The test showed that when the FDD/TDD LTE dual-mode device is connected to the LTE network and large files are downloaded, the success rate of the FDD/TDD LTE bi-directional handover can be up to 100%.
Source: Cellular-News
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LG sells 3 million 4G LTE smartphones

LG Electronics has sold over 3 million 4G LTE smartphones worldwide. The firm released its first LTE smartphone, the Revolution, through U.S. mobile provider Verizon in May last year and has since expanded its market to Europe and Asia with the Optimus LTE. LG was slightly wrong-footed by the smartphone revolution but is now selling its LTE smartphones in 10 countries and plans to double the figure by the end of this year, especially in the Middle East. Sales of the Optimus LTE hit the 1 million mark here this month, making it LG’s first smartphone to achieve the feat.
Source: English. Chosun
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Huawei and Qualcomm Test CDMA to LTE Fallback in Commercial Devices

Huawei has announced the success of interoperability testing for CDMA 1x LTE Circuit Switched Fallback (CSFB) commercial device. The test was conducted in partnership with Qualcomm using Release 8 1x CSFB and Release 9 1xe CSFB technology. An important component of CDMA to LTE evolution, CSFB enables data services to run on LTE networks with voice service fallback to Circuit Switched packets. In the initial stages of LTE network deployment, operators typically deploy LTE to cover data hotspot areas, since Voice over LTE (VoLTE) has not yet fully matured. With CSFB technology, subscribers are able to access LTE mobile broadband services while continuing to have CDMA 1x voice services.
Source: Cellular-News
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ZTE Passes Second Phase of China TD-LTE Test

ZTE has passed the second phase of a national multi-mode TD-LTE network validation trial in China. The cities covered by the second phase of the trial include Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Xiamen. The ZTE ZX297502 chipset is the first and only TD-LTE/TD-SCDMA/FDD-LTE/GSM multi-mode single chipset to pass the technical requirements in the second phase of trial. ZTE’s single chip technology supports fast switching across different modes. It also ensures low power consumption by terminal products and longer standby times.
Source: Cellular-News
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Nokia Siemens Networks Upgrade Vietnamese Network

Nokia Siemens Networks has completed an upgrade of the packet core network for Vietnam’s MobiFone, increasing capacity by 50 percent. In addition, under a separate contract, Nokia Siemens Networks modernized MobiFone’s GSM and 3G radio network in southern and central Vietnam. Both the upgraded packet core and radio networks are already in commercial use. Under both the contracts, Nokia Siemens Networks provided services that include network design, installation, commissioning and implementation besides end-to-end project management for rapid rollout of the network. The company also provided training under care services.
Source: Cellular-News
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Alcatel-Lucent to upgrade DoCoMo’s IP networks to support LTE

Alcatel-Lucent has announced that it has been selected by Japanese cellular market leader NTT DoCoMo to build the internet protocol (IP) network supporting the cellco’s Long Term Evolution (LTE) services. Alcatel-Lucent IP technology will enable DoCoMo to address fast-growing demand for high speed mobile internet services such as streamed movies and music, and multi-player video gaming, in what is one of the world’s most advanced markets for mobile communications and consumer technology adoption. Under the contract Alcatel-Lucent is deploying its 7750 Service Routers, working in collaboration with local partner Fujitsu. DoCoMo launched commercial 4G services in December 2010 and had more than one million LTE subscribers at the end of 2011, up from 121,000 six months before.
Source: TeleGeography
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