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Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has advertised the RFP (Request for Proposal) for the consultancy services of 3G spectrum auction. Consultant firm will assist PTA in all steps of auction including marketing, valuation, process design and maintaining transparency to best benefit the government of Pakistan. Pakistan’s senate sub-committee of the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has told the regulator to disqualify all operators that are involved in the alleged PKR 47 billion tax evasion from participating in the upcoming 3G spectrum auction. PTCL has launched a 3G Evo Tab promotion for new customers on purchasing Android tablet will get a free 3G Evo USB modem.
Etisalat Afghanistan has announced the launch of 3G services in Herat as it expands its 3G footprint across the country. LG Electronics has shown off its anticipated new LTE smartphone, the Optimus G, which is also the company’s first LTE device featuring Qualcomm’s Snapdragon S4 Pro Quad-Core processor. Acer, Intel, Qualcomm and SingTel-Optus has joined Futuremark’s Benchmark Development Program to create a new 3DMark gaming benchmark for Android-based tablets and smartphones. ZT¬E has launched Android based Grand X LTE (T82) smartphone in Hong Kong in partnership with China Mobile Hong Kong.
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[/succsess_box] [columns indent=”20″ bottom=”25″] [column places=”3″]PTA Advertises Consultancy Requirements for 3G Auction
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has advertised the RFP (Request for Proposal) for the consultancy services of 3G spectrum auction. PTA had initially issued information memorandum for 3G auction, base prices for spectrum and the date for bidding without hiring a consultant. But it eventually advertised the hiring of consultant, amid pressure from government to follow PPRA rules for public procurement such as 3G, but the auction process was sabotaged due to criticism from opposition parties. Later it was demanded to revamp the 3G policy and to revise the whole IM based on input from consultant. Consultant firm will assist PTA in all steps of auction including marketing, valuation, process design and maintaining transparency to best benefit the government of Pakistan.Source: ProPakistani [/column] [column]
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Etisalat launches 3G in Herat
Etisalat Afghanistan has announced the launch of 3G services in Herat as it expands its 3G footprint across the country. Etisalat was the first of Afghanistan’s quartet of cellcos to receive a 3G concession launching W-CDMA/HSDPA services in the capital in March this year before extending the network to Jalalabad in June. Local rival, South African-backed MTN Afghanistan was awarded the second 3G licence, in June 2012, but it has not yet launched the service. Etisalat Afghanistan’s chief marketing officer Yasser Aboul Amayem said: ‘Etisalat customers in Afghanistan can now enjoy visual communications, high speed voice and data transfer and advanced internet broadband connectivity through services provided by their favorite mobile phone company.’Source: TeleGeography [/column] [column]
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PTCL launches 3G Evo Nitro offer, opens shop in Karachi
Pakistan Telecommunication Company (PTCL) has launched a 3G Evo Nitro offer and opened another shop in Karachi. The 3G Evo Nitro offer comes with a USB modem with three months of free internet for PKR 6,000. PTCL has also opened a new One-Stop Shop in Karachi, in Clifton. The operator has 191 One-Stop Shops.Source: TelecomPaper [/column] [column]
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Altel taps Bercut for LTE software provision
Kazakhstan’s state-owned CDMA operator Altel has enlisted St Petersburg-based Bercut, an international provider of end-to-end telecom solutions, to supply it with the software required to roll out its mooted Long Term Evolution (LTE) network. As per the terms of the contract, Bercut has agreed to implement the mechanism of charging for data transmission and LTE subscriber services. In addition, Bercut will provide an interface to the advanced end-to-end ‘WeTree’ Service-Orientated Architecture (SOA) platform, which will allow Altel to create and introduce new services rapidly. Kazakhstan’s minister of communications Askar Zhumagaliyev confirmed that preparations for the introduction of LTE services would get under way this year, with a view to the country’s cellcos launching commercial offerings in Almaty and Astana in 2013. Going forward, LTE technology should be prevalent in all regional centres by 2014, with all municipalities with a population of over 50,000 earmarked for connectivity by 2015.Source: TeleGeography [/column] [column]
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Alleged tax evaders to be banned from 3G auction
Pakistan’s senate sub-committee of the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has told the regulator to disqualify all operators that are involved in the alleged PKR 47 billion tax evasion from participating in the upcoming 3G spectrum auction. The committee issued the order after former Director General Large Taxpayer Unit (LTU) Islamabad and existing Member Inland Revenue Service Ijaz Hussain Shah, confessed that he was pressured into signing a deal to agree that operators would not have to pay sales taxes on interconnection charges. The committee also directed the Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) to ensure the availability of records and invoices of telecommunication companies to ascertain the legality of the tax on interconnect charges.Source: TelecomPaper [/column] [column]
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VivaCell launches 3G modem promotion
Armenian mobile operator VivaCell-MTS has launched a modem promotion. Customers that buy an MTS Connect or Internet Express USB modem or E960 3G Wi-Fi router will go in the draw for a Chevrolet Camaro and other prizes. Customers will also get an entry by subscribing to mobile internet plans with a free modem.Source: TelecomPaper [/column] [column]
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Qualcomm Buys Small Cell Developer DesignArt Networks
Qualcomm has acquired DesignArt Networks, a developer of small cell modem and system design for the cellular base station market. DesignArt offers system-on-chip (SoC) and software products that enable the design of indoor and outdoor small cell base stations and remote radio heads. DesignArt’s technology also offers integrated line-of-sight and non-line-of-sight wireless backhaul to reduce the cost of outdoor small cell deployments.Source: Socaltech [/column] [column]
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PTCL launches 3G Evo Tab promotion
Pakistan Telecommunication Company (PTCL) has launched a 3G Evo Tab promotion. Customers that buy the Android tablet will get a free 3G Evo USB modem. The tablet runs on Android 2.2 and features a 7 inch touchscreen and built-in wireless connectivity. The tablet also comes with a 5-megapixel camera, a front facing camera and a 2 GB microSD with support for up to 32 GB. PTCL offers the Tab for PKR 29,999 with three months of internet connectivity and unlimited data, or for PKR 31,999 with six months of internet connectivity, or for PKR 34,999 with a year of internet access. Prepaid customers pay PKR 25,000 with 5 GB priced at PKR 1,000 valid for three months or with 15 GB for PKR 2,000 valid for six months or with unlimited data for PKR 2,000 a month.Source: TelecomPaper [/column] [column]
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Polaris complies with wireless location accuracy on 3G network
Polaris Wireless has announced the successful completion of field trials for wireless location accuracy on 3G networks to prove compliance with India’s Department Of Telecommunications (DoT) May 2011 mandate for location-based services, with a tier I Indian wireless operator. The DoT mandate specifies accuracy levels of 30 to 95 percent within two years of adoption for a range of 50 to 300 meters in urban areas. Polaris Wireless achieved accuracy levels of 62 to 99 percent in the 3G field trials in Kolkata. These trials were conducted in the Kolkata metropolitan area to demonstrate the effectiveness of Polaris Wireless Location Signatures (Polaris WLSTM) in urban 3G networks.Source: Voicendata [/column] [column]
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Globe sets sights on CURE 3G spectrum
Globe Telecom interested in bidding for the 3G frequencies surrendered to the regulator, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) by PLDT’s Connectivity Unlimited Resource Enterprises (CURE, trading as Red Mobile) unit. CURE handed back the spectrum allocation as a condition of its parent company’s takeover of fellow Filipino operator Digital Telecommunications Inc (Digitel) from the Gokongwei group last year. Under the NTC’s terms and conditions, CURE and all its remaining assets, including its congressional operating franchise and 10MHz 3G licence have been returned to the watchdog for reallocation via auction.Source: TeleGeography [/column] [column]
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Polkomtel expands LTE, HSPA+ coverage
Polkomtel has expanded its LTE network to cover an area comprising 28 percent of Poland’s population. Coverage reaches 83 percent for the HSPA+ network of the operator. The operator also announced a new LTE offer at PLN 14.90 per month, offering 0.5GB of data per month for use from 08.00 to 24.00 hrs and 50GB for other times. The night traffic is free until 14 November, after which it costs PLN 10 per month. The offer is available with the LTE modem ZTE MF821, Huawei E398 modem and Samsung GT B3800 LTE router.Source: Cellular-News [/column] [column]
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China Unicom builds largest WCDMA 3G network
China United Network Communications Group Co Ltd had completed the building of the world’s largest WCDMA 3G network by the end of 2011. According to statement posted by China Unicom on the website of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council that China Unicom owned a total of 237,000 WCDMA base stations in 2011, after it got the 3G network operation license from Chinese authorities in 2009. Between 2009 and 2011, China Unicom invested 129.3 billion Yuan ($20.45 billion) in its 3G network. More than 85 percent of the investment was used to buy equipment from domestic companies.Source: China Daily [/column] [column]
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Oi provides 50% discount on 3G plans with free modem
Brazilian operator Oi has introduced a new promotion allowing post-paid and Total Account customers to obtain a 50 percent discount and a free mini-modem when signing a 3G internet contract. The plans can be used for internet access on tablets and computers. Intense internet users can opt for the 2 GB (for BRL 43) or 5 GB plans (for BRL 60). Medium internet users can choose from 500 MB (for BRL 30), 250 MB (for BRL 25) and 150 MB (for BRL 15). Other customers can contract a 3G plan with a 30 percent discount, mini-modem free with the 2 GB plan and unlimited Wi-Fi in the plans starting from 250 MB.Source: TelecomPaper [/column] [column]
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Oranges Launches HSPA+ Upgrade in Kenyan Capital City
Orange Kenya has launched a HSPA+ upgrade in the capital city Nairobi, offering theoretical peak download speeds of up to 42Mbps. The launch comes after almost a year since the launch of its 3G network. The new Orange Internet Everywhere 42 Mbps modem will also automatically connect to 21 Mbps speeds in a 3G coverage area or switch to EDGE if a user moves out of 3G coverage area. The latest quarterly industry statistics released by industry regulator, the Communications Commission of Kenya indicates that Internet penetration rose from 28.7 percent recorded in the previous quarter to 30 percent during the latest quarter under review.Source: Cellular-News [/column] [column]
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Plus CDMA subscribers total 12,000
The CDMA network of Polish mobile operator Polkomtel had 12,000 retail subscribers at the end of June. The operator started providing services over CDMA technology in Q2 2011. The services are based on the network of Nordisk Polska, a subsidiary of Polkomtel.Source: Rpkom.pl [/column] [column]
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Nextel Chile gets PTT over 3G
Nextel Chile has launched push-to-talk (PTT) services over its 3G network, having previously offered the service over its iDEN-800 network in Chile and trialling 3G PTT in Peru. Commenting on the launch, NII’s COO and CFO Gokul Hemmady said: ‘The push-to-talk offering in 3G is extremely important. It is our value proposition. We believe that we’re getting the traction we’ve gotten in Peru in the first two months.’ NII plans to roll out PTT in Mexico next month and in Brazil by the end of the year.Source: BNAmericas [/column] [column]
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AT&T expands Massachusetts 4G LTE network
AT&T has expanded its Boston area 4G LTE network to communities in the MetroWest, North Shore and South Shore areas, bringing customers the latest generation of wireless network technology. AT&T launched 4G LTE in Boston in November 2011, the expanded coverage is part of its ongoing rollout across the market. AT&T 4G LTE coverage now includes communities in Bristol, Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk and Plymouth counties. AT&T offers several LTE-compatible devices, including new AT&T 4G LTE smartphones and tablets, such as the HTC One X, Samsung Focus 2, Nokia Lumia 900, Samsung Galaxy Note, and Pantech Element tablet.Source: Telecomtiger [/column] [column]
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Optus launches LTE services for SME, government users in Perth and Sydney
Australia’s Optus has announced a raft of network-related developments, the most notable of which is arguably the launch of commercial Long Term Evolution-based (LTE-based) services for SME and government customers in Sydney and Perth. As the next stage of its 4G rollout, Optus has confirmed the expanded availability of services offered over its in-deployment Frequency Division Duplex LTE (FDD-LTE) network, noting that customers in the two aforementioned cites will able to connect either via USB mobile broadband dongles or mobile Wi-Fi hotpots. Two 4G-compatible devices will be offered by Optus, with those being the ‘Optus 4G USB’ and the ‘Optus 4G mobile Wi-Fi modem’. Both devices will use dual mode 4G/3G HSPA technology enabling them to operate across the 900MHz, 1800MHz and 2100MHz spectrum bands.Source: TeleGeography [/column] [column]
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Chilean Regulator Awards Three 4G Licenses
Three Chilean mobile networks, Movistar, Entel and Claro have been granted 4G licenses after making payments totaling US$12 million. Among the three networks each was awarded 20Mhz of spectrum, with the three blocks awarded based on price tendered. Claro received Block A, then Entel followed by Movistar. Under the terms of the licenses, the companies have a year to launch LTE based services, and two years to expand coverage to 543 rural communities which currently lack broadband internet access.Source: cellular-News [/column] [column]
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E-Plus tests 1800MHz LTE network
E-Plus has successfully completed tests of a Long Term Evolution (LTE) network in the 1800MHz frequency band. The tests were carried out in Bonn last month and involved four LTE base stations supplied by Swedish equipment vendor Ericsson and core network components provided by China’s ZTE. In June 2012 Germany’s telecoms regulator, the Federal Network Agency (FNA, also known as Bundesnetzagentur or BNetzA), approved an application from E-Plus to allow the mobile network operator to use its 1800MHz spectrum for the provision of mobile broadband services, such as LTE.Source: TeleGeography
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Research in Motion Launches LTE Variant of Playbook Tablet
Research In Motion has launched a LTE variant of its BlackBerry PlayBook tablet with built-in support for cellular networks. The LTE BlackBerry PlayBook tablet is also enterprise ready. It can be easily managed with BlackBerry Mobile Fusion and includes BlackBerry Balance technology, which allows a user to use a BlackBerry PlayBook for both work and personal purposes by keeping business information secure and separate from personal information. The LTE BlackBerry PlayBook tablet comes with 32GB of memory storage and will be available from Bell, Rogers and Telus in Canada. Additional variants of the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet supporting various cellular networks are expected to be available in the coming months from carriers in the USA, Europe, South Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean.Source: Cellular-News [/column] [column]
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AT&T Buys Nextwave Wireless to Secure Access to Additional LTE Radio Spectrum
AT&T has agreed to acquire NextWave Wireless for US$650 million including the settlement of its debt. NextWave holds licenses in the Wireless Communication Services (WCS) and Advanced Wireless Service (AWS) bands. WCS spectrum was first auctioned in 1997, but has not been utilized for mobile Internet usage due to technical rules designed to avoid possible interference to satellite radio users in adjacent spectrum bands. Under the terms of the agreement, AT&T will acquire all the equity of NextWave for approximately US$25 million plus a contingent payment of up to approximately US$25 million through a separate agreement with NextWave’s debtholders, all of the company’s outstanding debt will be acquired by AT&T or retired by NextWave, for a total of $600 million in cash. NextWave’s debtholders have agreed to the terms, and a majority of its shareholders have agreed to support the transaction.Source: Cellular-News [/column] [column]
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Slovakia selecting advisor for LTE auction
The Telecommunications Office of the Slovak Republic (TU SR) has issued a tender for an internationally experienced consultant to provide expert support and advice in the preparation of an electronic auction for the vacant frequency bands in the 800MHz, 1800MHz and 2600MHz ranges, earmarked for 4G mobile broadband licences. The adviser will provide technical support and advice particularly in determining the asking price for the allocation of individual frequency blocks as well as rules and procedures of the e-auction, via which the country’s cellcos intend to gain a comprehensive set of frequency resources for providing nationwide Long Term Evolution (LTE) services.Source: TeleGeography [/column] [column]
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Bell covers 70% of Manitobans with DC-HSPA+
Bell Canada has announced the completion of the first phase of its HSPA+ mobile broadband network expansion in the province of Manitoba, and now covers 70% of the province with data speeds of up to 42Mbps via dual carrier (DC) HSPA+ technology, with expected average download speeds of 7Mbps to 14Mbps. The operator markets HSPA-based mobile services as ‘4G’, in line with most North American cellcos. Bell’s national HSPA+ network (built via an infrastructure cost-sharing partnership with rival Telus) covered 97% of Canada’s population by the end of June 2012 with peak theoretical download/upload speeds of 21Mbps/5.76Mbps (typical 3.5Mbps-8Mbps download), while sections upgraded to DC-HSPA+ covered more than 70% of the country’s population by that date.Source: TeleGeography [/column] [column]
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Megafon eyes 100,000 LTE subscribers this year
Russian mobile operator Megafon plans to exceed 100,000 LTE subscribers by the end of this year. Megafon provide LTE services through a MVNO agreement with the operator Scartel, working under the Yota brand. Megafon have launched LTE mobile internet packages from 15 August. Subscribers are offered the S, M, L, XL and XXL packages in the Moscow region. The operator is also reducing the price of its Megafon LTE modem to RUB 1,990 and plans to offer a new LTE router in autumn.Source: TelecomPaper [/column] [column]
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Liberian Regulator Investigating Cellcom’s 4G Network Claims
Liberia’s Telecommunications Authority (LTA) is investigating claims made by the local mobile network Cellcom, that it is able to offer 4G based services. The LTA reports that the mobile network operating license covers only WCDMA and GSM services. The company recently launched a 4G service last month and advertised it as such. However, it is actually a HSPA+ upgrade provided by Huawei and as such should not be considered a breach of the company’s operating license.Source: Cellular-News [/column] [column]
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MTS Belarus launches low-cost ‘3G Lite’ service
MTS Belarus has launched a low-cost 3G mobile service ‘3G Lite’, offering subscribers what it claims is the cheapest package for internet access in the country. MTS’ new tariff plan costs BYR9,900 (USD1.20) per month with 1GB of data costing BYR30,000 and each subsequent megabyte charged at BYR29. Further, subscribers to the cellco’s new 3G Lite package will also be able to purchase a 3G Modem for just BYR10, upon completion of a supplementary twelve-month agreement. The cellco’s infrastructure includes 6,200 base transceiver stations (BTS) it added. Further, the MTS 3G network provided coverage of 91% of the territory by end-June.Source: Tut. By [/column] [column]
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KT launches 2 LTE Warp Galaxy plans
South Korean communications provider KT has launched new LTE Warp Galaxy rate plans which allow data roll-over. The LTE-G650 plan, which costs KRW 650,000 per month, comes with 6 GB of data, 350 minutes, and 350 SMS messages while the LTE-G750 plan, priced at KRW 750,000 per month, comes with 10 GB of data, 450 minutes, and 450 text messages. The plans also allow unused data roll-over until the end of the year or customers can choose to block data services after using up their included data to prevent excess usage charges.Source: TelecomPaper [/column] [column]
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[column places=”3″]Bangladesh Mulls Auction of 700Mhz Spectrum
Bangladesh’s telecoms regulator, the BTRC is considering a tender for radio spectrum in the 700Mhz bands, probably for use of 4G services. The 700Mhz bands were used by analogue television, but are being released as part of the digital dividend as televisions migrate to digital services. However, a block of 700Mhz spectrum was given away free of charge in 2006 to an internet service provider, its holdings would make mobile broadband services difficult to deploy. The regulator is now looking at ways of shuffling the spectrum around, or even reclaiming it.Source: Daily Star [/column] [column]
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MetroPCS launches commercial VoLTE smartphone
Dallas-based mobile operator MetroPCS Communications has announced that it has reached what it terms an ‘innovation milestone’ by introducing one of the world’s first commercial voice-over-Long Term Evolution (VoLTE) services, via the LG Connect 4G Android smartphone. VoLTE also provides a foundational capability for future Rich Communication Services (RCS), which they plan to launch later this year’. MetroPCS was the first US carrier to deploy a commercial LTE network, in September 2010, and has since extended its 4G network to cover approximately 90% of its CDMA footprint.Source: TeleGeography [/column] [column]
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Vodafone Greece developing LTE
Vodafone Greece has issued a statement on its plans for deploying 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) mobile broadband technology, following domestic rival Cosmote’s recent claim to have installed the first Greek pilot LTE network. Vodafone plans to deploy 4G infrastructure in ‘selected areas’ during the course of this year, to support advanced multimedia applications such as high definition (HD) streaming and HD videoconferencing. The EETT has cleared all 900MHz and 1800MHz spectrum for 3G/4G usage. The database adds that further spectrum for 4G expansion will be made available in Greece via the pending award of 2600MHz band spectrum, while from the end of 2012 the digital dividend 800MHz band will become available via the completion of the country’s transfer to digital TV.Source: TeleGeography [/column] [column]
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SIM Plus to launch 3G service in Oct
Samart i-Mobile Plus (SIM Plus) will start providing 3G, 2.1-gigahertz cellular broadband service on TOT’s network in October under a new contract recently granted by the state agency aiming to boost subscriber numbers to 400,000 from the present 100,000 within six months of the debut of the service. TOT’s board recently approved a bid from SIM Plus to procure 40 per cent of its 3G network capacity for providing the service. The board approved a five-year deal with SIM Plus, to be reviewed every two years. The 40-per-cent capacity of TOT’s network can serve 2.88 million subscribers. SIM Plus will pay TOT a minimum guarantee in the first year of Bt156 million and another Bt476 million in the second year.Source: Nationmultimedia [/column] [column]
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Deutsche Telekom expands LTE services in North Germany
Deutsche Telekom has rolled out LTE mobile broadband services in the communities of Jembke, Duderstadt and Bleckede in Lower Saxony. The service supports data rates of up to 100 Mbps. Telekom aims to roll out LTE to over 100 German cities by end-2012. The service is accessible through an LTE Speedstick, providing a download speed of up to 7.2 Mbps and an upload speed of around 1.4 Mbps. The new Mobile Data tariff Call & Surf Comfort costs EUR 39.95 per month.Source: TelecomPaper [/column] [column]
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Telus expands British Columbia LTE coverage
Telus has expanded its 4G LTE mobile broadband network coverage in the western Canadian province of British Columbia, launching its high speed data services to additional locations including Burnaby, North Vancouver, New Westminster, South Delta and West Vancouver, under a plan to cover 90% of the province’s population by the end of this year.Source: TeleGeography [/column] [column]
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Optimus primes LTE network with Huawei antennas
Huawei has announced that it has been selected by Portuguese mobile operator Optimus to provide UMTS/Long Term Evolution (LTE) multi-frequency antennas for the cellco’s commercial 4G network. The deployment of Huawei’s multi-band (1800MHz/2100MHz/2600MHz) antennas is expected to save on-deployment and maintenance costs, and also improve the system throughput, capacity and overall network performance. Huawei antennas showed great performance on existing network tests. Optimus launched its LTE network on a commercial basis in March 2012; the firm expects to achieve 80% population coverage by end-December 2012.Source: TeleGeography [/column] [column]
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Airtel launches HSPA+ nationwide
Airtel Uganda has announced the launch of a nationwide 3G HSPA+ network. The new platform is capable of providing theoretical maximum download speeds of 21Mbps, and is available in more than 30 towns and cities, with another nine due to come online soon. At launch, the network consisted of 325 base stations, though the operator plans for that number to exceed 400 shortly. In terms of devices, Airtel has a number of dongles, handsets and routers that are compatible with the new platform as well as a tablet computer.Source: TeleGeography [/column] [column]
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Marvell launches unified 3G platform for WCDMA, TD-SCDMA
US-based silicon products developer Marvell has introduced a single, unified 3G platform for WCDMA and TD-SCDMA markets. The platform features the new Marvell PXA988 and PXA986 chips combined with its latest wireless combination technology (Wi-Fi + Bluetooth + FM radio + NFC + GPS), RF transceivers, and integrated PMIC systems. With pin-to-pin compatibility, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) can use the same printed circuit board and ID designs, and operating system, application and multimedia software to address both marketsSource: TelecomPaper [/column] [column]
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Winknet launches 3G capable MF50 Pocket Wi-Fi router
Winknet has officially launched a new pocket router in the Indian market following the recent launch of Huawei’s USB powered device. This one is called Winknet MF50 which is a 3G Pocket WI-Fi router priced in the Indian market at Rs. 5,800. The Winknet MF50 is a HSPA USB modem, the device can enable users to access internet via USB and also create a Wi-Fi hotspot at the same time. It features a LCD display which displays the network strength, remaining battery, etc. It works on GPRS/EDGE/WCDMA/HSPA networks and also supports multi-mode wireless terminals.Source: Technoholik [/column] [column]
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MTC reports sky-high data usage from first 1,000 LTE users
Namibia’s Mobile Telecommunications Corporation (MTC) has reported details of the early take-up of its 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) mobile broadband services, which it launched in parts of capital Windhoek in mid-May. MTC has currently 1,000 subscribers to its data-only, post-paid LTE service, which already accounts for 23% of the total data usage amongst its entire two million-plus mobile subscriber base. MTC’s 4G customers are using an average of 1.6GB per day, a company spokesperson revealed. The statement also said that 40 LTE base stations have so far been rolled out in Windhoek, with a planned national rollout to encompass all main towns and some rural areas by the end of 2013.Source: TeleGeography [/column] [column]
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CSL launches shared LTE plan for 1O1O service
Hong Kong, CSL has introduced a ‘1-for-All’ plan for its premium brand 1O1O. The plan, which is available on the operator’s LTE network, allows customers to share a single account with up to four users and comes with four free Sims, unlimited Wi-Fi hotspot usage, 5,000 voice minutes, and unlimited on-net SMS. The HKD 559 per month plan includes 7 GB of data, the HKD 659 plan includes 20 GB of data, and the HKD 759 plan comes with 35 GB of data. The plans also offer mobile device discounts ranging from HKD 3,500 to 5,500. CSL launched a similar plan for its lifestyle brand one2free.Source: TelecomPaper [/column] [column]
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Megafon run 5,000 3G base stations in Volga
Russian mobile operator Megafon announced that 3G base stations in Volga macro-regional branch is running has reached the threshold of 5,000. The total number of GSM and 3G base stations totals over 12,000 in the macro-region and the operator has over 13.7 million subscribers there.Source: TelecomPaper [/column] [column]
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China Telecom to Buy CDMA Network from Parent Shareholder
China Telecom has announced that its first-half revenues rose by 15% to reach RB138 billion, while net profit fell by 8.3% to RMB109 million. The company also announced a US$13.3 billion deal to buy the CDMA network owned by its parent company. The company currently leases the network from its parent on a per-subscriber basis. As its subscriber base grows, the costs make it viable to simply buy the network instead. The company said that it also gains direct control over future CDMA network investment decisions, reducing its long term risks. China Telecom is 70.89% owned by the state-controlled China Telecom Corp, with 17.15% of the company listed in Hong Kong. China Telecom’s parent company took over the CDMA network operated by China Unicom (which was in part originally built by the Army) in a US$6.4 billion deal that was driven by government edict.Source: Cellular-News [/column] [column]
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Philippines Smart to Launch LTE Services soon
Smart Communications has announced that it will launch commercial LTE services soon. The announcement comes after a year of LTE test deployments conducted by PLDT’s wireless subsidiary in various parts of the country. Smart’s LTE service is capable of delivering data wirelessly at speeds of up to 42Mbps. Smart’s LTE deployment was made possible by the PLDT Group’s P67.1 billion network technology refresh program which has replaced the base station equipment in all of Smart’s over 9,500 base stations nationwide with 4G-ready facilities. Several LTE sites located in Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao, and Boracay have already been active months prior to the commercial launch.Source: Cellular-News [/column] [column]
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South Korean Networks Want LTE Support in Apple’s iPhone 5
SK Telecom and Korea Telecom (KT) are reported to be in talks with Apple concerning support for their LTE networks in the forthcoming iPhone 5 handset. The two networks currently sell the iPhone, but the country’s third network, LG Uplus does not as its radio spectrum is incompatible with the handset. KT is in negotiation with Apple to persuade it to support KT’s 1800Mhz frequency in Korea for the upcoming iPhone. Rival network, KT is using the 800Mhz bands for its LTE network. Apple has come under criticism in the past for launching LTE capable iPads, and selling them globally, but with LTE functionality that doesn’t work outside the USA. The number of LTE subscribers in Korea had reached 8.4 million by the end of July, and is expected to pass 16 million by the end of this year.Source: Korea Times [/column] [column]
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Claro sets out its stall announces first three cities to receive 4G
Brazilian mobile service provider Telecom Americas (Claro) is the first operator to nail its colors to the mast where 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) services are concerned, announcing its intention to launch in the cities of Campos do Jordao (in Sao Paulo state) and Buzios and Paraty (both in Rio de Janeiro state) probably before April 2013. The carrier was one of the firms that won LTE-suitable spectrum in the government’s auction of 2.5GHz spectrum in June.Source: TeleGeography [/column] [column]
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Three UK selects Samsung to build its LTE network
Samsung Electronics will configure its first mobile network in Europe soon, as Three UK has selected the company to build its LTE Radio Access Network (RAN) and 3G/LTE core infrastructure. The two companies reached an agreement for Samsung to deploy LTE base stations throughout the UK, and ready Three’s existing 3G network to efficiently work with its upcoming 4G technology. Three hopes to have enough stations to begin field trials later this year, and if successful, complete the network build-out in time for a 2013 commercial launch.Source: Mobileburn [/column] [column]
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Beeline expands 3G coverage in Tula, Yaroslavl
Russian mobile operator Vimpelcom, working under the Beeline brand has expanded the coverage of its 3G network in the Tula and Yaroslavl regions. The 3G network has become accessible in Uglich, Danilov, Lyubim, Gavrilov-Yam, Tutayev and Rostov-Velikiy towns in the Yaroslavl region, and the capacity of the network has been raised in Yaroslavl. Services have been launched in Krasny-Yar, Gamovo, Shatsk and Prisady agglomerations in the Tula region, and coverage has been improved alongside the Tula-Shatsk motorway.Source: TelecomPaper [/column] [column]
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Personal boosts 3.5G network capacity in Salta
Telecom Personal, the mobile arm of Argentine fixed line incumbent Telecom Argentina, has doubled the capacity of its 3.5G network at 90% of sites in the northwestern city of Salta, with the aim of improving service quality in the region. TeleSemana reports that the cellco is also investing ARS97 million (USD21 million) in the rollout of a new fibre-optic cable between General Ballivian (Salta province) and Presidencia Roque Saenz Pena (Chaco), while a further ARS14 million has been spent on the launch of new sales office in Salta. Telecom Personal is Argentina’s second largest mobile operator by subscribers, with a total of 18.5 million customers at the end of March 2012, corresponding to a market share of around 33.2%.Source: TeleGeography [/column] [column]
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Astelit awarded CDMA licences in twelve regions
Ukraine’s telecoms regulator, the National Commission for State Regulation of Communications and Informatization (NCCIR, or locally abbreviated to NKRZI), has awarded CDMA 800MHz mobile licences covering twelve regions of the country to GSM-based cellco Astelit. The NCCIR awarded Astelit 800MHz frequencies for CDMA cellular operations in Kiev (city), Crimea, Sevastopol, Kiev (county), Dnepropetrovsk, Donetsk, Odessa, Kharkiv, Lugansk, Zaporozhye, Poltava and Mykolayiv. Licences will be valid until 2016. In a corresponding decision, it revoked Astelit’s legacy licences for digital cellular operations based on D-AMPS platforms.Source: TeleGeography [/column] [column]
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Pantel Tech to launch 3G tablet in October
Pantel Technologies will launch a third generation 3G, 9.7 inch tablet PC in October. The company, however, did not reveal the price range of the tablet. The company started operations in March 2012 and sold over one Lac tablet PCs by the end of July. The company has a tie-up with state-run BSNL to offer various data plans to customers. Pantel has its manufacturing facility in Bangalore with a capacity of 1.5 Lac tablets in one shift production. It has a dealership network in 540 districts of the country.Source: Ecnomictimes [/column] [column]
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Telstra to expand LTE coverage
Australian telecommunications carrier Telstra plans to expand its LTE coverage. The investment will see LTE coverage spread across all capital cities over the next ten months, with the first new 4G sites launching in Bondi and in the North Shore rail tunnel in Sydney immediately. Telstra currently offers 4G coverage in more than 100 metropolitan and regional locations across the nation including all capital CBDs. The network expansion will see more than 1,000 new LTE base stations installed by mid 2013 and when all new sites are live, Telstra’s 4G service will reach approximately 66 percent of the Australian population, up from 40 percent today. Telstra said that Australians are now using more than 340,000 Telstra 4G mobile broadband devices and more than 160,000 4G smartphones to connect.Source: TelecomPaper [/column] [column]
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Orange Kenya unveils 3G handsets promotion
Orange Kenya launched a campaign dubbed Chagua Original through which subscribers will be able to purchase 3G devices at discounted prices of up to 60 percent. Subscribers purchasing smartphones or 3G devices at all Orange shops will also benefit from one month free internet access as well as free access to Wikipedia and Facebook. The devices in the Chagua Original promotion range in price from KES 599 (down from the earlier KES 999) for the ZTE S309 handset to the ZTE San Francisco retailing at KES 7,999 (down from KES 9,999). Also on offer is the recently launched Huawei Gaga, which goes for KES 5,999 instead of KES 8,799.Source: TelecomPaper [/column] [column]
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SmarTone Launches LTE Services in 1800Mhz Band
Hong Kong’s SmarTone announced the activation of its 1800Mhz based LTE network in Hong Kong. The network upgrade was supplied by Ericsson. SmarTone also boosts mobile Internet speeds and capacity with its X-celerator engine. The X-celerator speeds up the Internet experience by maximizing availability, shortening delays, optimizing resource allocation and utilization using a combination of proprietary technologies, as well as increasing capacity through more efficient utilization. All SmarTone 3G HSPA+ price plans will now be 4G enabled. A new range of volume-based price plans has also been introduced. 4G is available to selected customers by invitation but will be available to general customers on September 11th.Source: Cellular-News [/column] [column]
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Second time lucky for Albanian 3G licences
Albanian telecoms regulator, the Electronic and Postal Communications Authority (AKEP), has launched an auction for two new 3G licences. The first concessions permit the use of the following spectrum: 1950MHz-1965MHz paired with 2140MHz-2155MHz as well as a further 5MHz (1910MHz-1915MHz). The second consists of 1965MHz-1980MHz paired with 2155MHz-2170MHz and an additional 5MHz (1915MHz-1920MHz). Bids for the frequencies are due by 10 October this year. The watchdog has set a minimum bid of EUR4 million (USD5.01 million). The winning cellcos are obliged to achieve coverage of 35% of territory within six months, 65% of territory in twelve months and 85% in 18 months.Source: TeleGeography [/column] [column]
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Indian ISP to Spend $200 Million on LTE Deployment
India’s Tikona Digital Networks has issued a request to equipment suppliers for up to US$200 million worth of LTE infrastructure kit for a network deployment in five Indian circles. Tikona Digital paid $225.5mn for BWA licenses in five circles in June 2010, and is 71% owned by private equity investors. It had tried to sell a stake to Malaysia’s Axiata earlier this year but the talks foundered on the price. The company’s licenses are for Gujarat, Rajasthan, UP-East, UP-West and Himachal Pradesh. The company also has an all India Class-A ISP license.Source: Cellular-News [/column] [column]
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LTE Backhaul Summit 2012 is taking place on 27-28 November 2012 at Amsterdam, Netherlands. LTE Backhaul Summit will build upon 2012’s special focus track that took place for the first time at the industry leading LTE World Summit. For details visit: backhaul.lteconference.com[/column] [column]
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Turkmenistan International Telecommunications
The 6th Turkmenistan International Telecommunications, Broadcasting & Information Technology Conference, TurkmenTEL 2012, to be held in Ashgabat, 17-18 September, 2012. TurkmenTEL 2012 is intended to familiarise both foreign and local delegates with current status as well as future prospects for the development of information and communication sector of Turkmenistan. For details visit: www.turkmenistantelecoms.com[/column] [column]
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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: www.worldtelecomsummit.com[/column] [column]
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IMS Asia conference on 27th – 28th November 2012 PARKROYAL, Singapore
Informa are delighted to announce the launch of the inaugural IMS Asia conference which will be held in Singapore on the 27th & 28th November. The conference will bring together the region’s leading mobile, fixed and hybrid operators, content providers, application developers, IT/software players, network equipment and OEM’s for two days of case studies, interactive panel debates and extensive networking opportunities. Please visit: http://asia.ims-conference.com/[/column] [column]
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Mobile Internet World& Awards 2012
The Mobile Internet World& Awards 2012 that will be held on 5-7 Dec in Beijing China. Mobile Internet World & Awards (MIWA) is the largest and most elite global mobile Internet summit. It is hosted by CDMC Events. MIWA 2012 specifically designed for mobile Internet leaders to connect with each other, to learn from top industry influencers, and to promote their initiatives. Please visit: http://www.cdmc.org.cn/mi2012/[/column] [column]
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International Mobile Phone Congress 2012
International Mobile Phone Congress which will be held in Shenzhen from Oct 24th to 25th. Many new ODM products (both Smartphones and Tablets) will be released at the IMPC. Please visit: http://www.4cego.com/English/[/column] [column]
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Phone World Magazine
CACF has launched 5th Edition of Phone World Magazine covering the devices and their ecosystem serving to bridge the gap between the OEMs, Operators, Distributors, Retailers, and the Consumers. Phone World 5th Edition is available in Pakistani markets. Pdf is available on www.phoneworld.com.pk . PhoneWorld website has latest local telecom news, handsets and also has blog section. For subscription email to: info@phoneworld.com.pk[/column] [column]
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[column] Name Samsung Ativ S
GENERAL GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
DATAGPRS/EDGE/Speed/WLAN/BLUE TOOTH/ USB/
Operating System Microsoft Windows Phone 8
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon
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GENERAL GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
HSDPA 1900 / 2100 / TD-SCDMA
Operating System Android OS, v4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Data GPRS/Speed/WLAN/BLUE TOOTH/ USB
Chipset Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon
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[column] Name Sony Xperia V
GENERAL GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
DATA GPRS/EDGE/Speed/WLAN/BLUE TOOTH/USB/NFC
Operating System Android OS, v4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to v4.1
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8960
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GENERAL GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
UMTS 900, 2100 MHz
DATA GPRS/EDGE/Speed/WLAN/BLUE TOOTH/ USB
Operating System Quad core, 1500 MHz, Krait
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064
VENDORS/OEM SECTION
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LG Electronics has shown off its anticipated new LTE smartphone, the Optimus G, which is also the company’s first LTE device featuring Qualcomm’s Snapdragon S4 Pro Quad-Core processor. The Snapdragon S4 Pro runs at 1.5GHz and features Asynchronous Symmetric Multiprocessing (aSMP), which enables each core to power up and down independently, for maximum performance with better battery life. With help from LG Display, the Optimus G sports a 4.7-inch WXGA True HD IPS+ Display with 320ppi high pixel density (1280×768 pixels) and Stripe RGB IPS Panel with 15:9 aspect ratio. The Optimus G will be the first smartphone to be equipped with LG Innotek and LG Display’s newly developed G2 Touch Hybrid Display for touchscreen panels (TSP).Source: Cellular-News [/column] [column]
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Huawei Completes SingleSON Test on an LTE Commercial Network
Huawei has completed the industry’s first SingleSON test on an LTE commercial network in Hong Kong. Huawei SingleSON test showed that throughput on the cell’s edge can be enhanced up to 30% using its Adaptive ICIC technology. The development of mobile broadband has seen the advent of multi-mode and multi-layer networks, which creates challenges for operators in the form of increasingly complex neighbor relations as well as high operation and maintenance (O&M) costs and efficiency. A Self-Organizing Network (SON) is becoming a key factor in implementing successful evolution for mobile broadband. Operators are seeking means of efficiently operating multi-mode and multi-layer networks in an environment like Hong Kong, which has a high population density and complicated wireless environment.Source: Cellular-News [/column] [column]
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Nokia Siemens Network Wins Australian 4G Network Contract
Australia’s Optus has selected Nokia Siemens Networks to carry out a modernization of the mobile network, refarming the 900MHz GSM frequency band, and providing infrastructure and services for LTE rollout in Sydney and Perth. In addition, as part of this agreement, Nokia Siemens Networks is the sole LTE core provider for Optus. Optus’ LTE, GSM and 3G networks will be monitored, managed and optimized by Nokia Siemens Networks’ unified network management system, NetAct. Nokia Siemens Networks will also provide Optus with a range of services, including network implementation, spectrum refarming, radio planning, optimization, project management, and care including spare part management, software maintenance, third-party software support and training.Source: Cellular-News [/column] [column]
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Huawei and Qualcomm Complete LTE Voice Call Testing Based on the 3GPP R9 Protocol
Huawei and Qualcomm announced that they completed an LTE FDD flash CSFB (Circuit Switched Fallback) voice call to UMTS using R9 protocol and Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon S4 processor, the MSM8960, during a series of optimization tests. The tests, based on the flash CSFB voice solution for the R9 protocol, resulted in lower call setup latency than that of the R8 protocol, and very close to that of a native UMTS voice call. During the CSFB testing, which also included LTE TDD calls; good call setup times were seen for both UMTS and GSM. The introduction of R9 CSFB will enable voice services on LTE-based smartphones, through CSFB to GSM and UMTS. CSFB is an industry standard voice solution that enables LTE devices to fully utilize existing 2G/3G networks for voice and SMS services.Source: Cellular-News [/column] [column]
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Acer, Intel, Qualcomm and SingTel-Optus has joined Futuremark’s Benchmark Development Program to create a new 3DMark gaming benchmark for Android-based tablets and smartphones. The Futuremark Benchmark Development Program gathers input and expertise from companies to create industry standard benchmarks for performance measurement. Launching later this year, 3DMark for Android will measure gaming performance using graphics rendering, CPU and physics tests with real-time graphics using OpenGL ES2.0 technology. Futuremark’s Benchmark Development Program is an initiative for building partnerships with hardware and technology manufacturers. Members include AMD, Imagination Technologies, Intel, Microsoft, Qualcomm, and Samsung.Source: TelecomPaper [/column] [column]
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Huawei starts LTE demo in Belgrade
Under the slogan ‘Connected Possibilities’, the Huawei Demo Truck arrived again in Serbian capital Belgrade, this time presenting mobile broadband and LTE services, as well as related applications and service platforms. Huawei is helping Telenor Serbia to develops its network. The company added that the introduction of the 4G network in Serbia depends on several factors, and that operators first must receive a licence, for which regulator Ratel is responsible.Source: TelecomPaper [/column] [column]
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[column places=”3″]NEC Access Technica launches LTE router
NEC Access Technica has launched an LTE mobile router, the MR01LN Aterm. ISP NEC Biglobe will sell the router, which can also charge smartphones. The router supports LTE, 3G, and wireless LAN networks and via its cradle can also be connected to FTTH and fixed-line internet services. Smartphones or tablets can connect to the terminal via a QR code.Source: TelecomPaper [/column] [column]
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Samsung showcase LTE broadcast services
Samsung Electronics has demonstrated clear reception capacities of LTE broadcast services using evolved Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Service (eMBMS) technology using communications products provider Anritsu’s Rapid Test Designer (RTD) and MD8430A to simulate the LTE network environment. eMBMS technology allows the LTE network infrastructure to be used for the delivery of broadcast services, such as TV. It enables carriers to adjust coverage and capacity as needed, allowing for more use of network resources. Samsung Electronics and Anritsu have collaborated to bring this new technology to market. Anritsu’s RTD delivers a set of test features using its flowcharting user interface. The Samsung engineers were able to create the eMBMS demonstration using RTD’s graphical script design to drive the execution of the test simulation on an Anritsu MD8430A LTE signalling tester.Source: TelecomPaper [/column] [column]
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Huawei launches E3231 mobile broadband dongle delivering HSPA
Huawei has launched its E3231 mobile broadband dongle with three delivering HSPA+ data speeds for PCs, laptops. The E3231 offers affordable, fast, safe data connectivity and is capable of download speeds up to 21.1 Mbps and uploads up to 5.76 Mbps, according to Huawei. The price comes in at £7.87 a month on an 18 month contract or alternatively on pay as you go for £29. The touted speeds supposedly mean users can do away with their fixed line internet connection and, of course, mean they needn’t reply on public Wi-Fi hotspots while on the go. The E3231 dongle is available in black from Three’s direct retail channels and from retailers such as John Lewis, PC World and Currys.Source: Pcadvisor. [/column] [column]
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LG Uplus launches HD Voice over LTE
Korean communications provider LG Uplus has launched HD Voice over LTE. Furthermore, the operator said it would implement multi-carrier technology in its LTE network by the end of the year, starting from Seoul, while other cities will follow next year. Rival SK Telecom has also launched its HD Voice over LTE service.Source: TelecomPaper [/column] [column]
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Samsung Tests Mobile TV over LTE Services
Samsung Electronics has successfully demonstrated clear reception capabilities of LTE Broadcast services using evolved Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Service (eMBMS) technology using Anritsu’s Rapid Test Designer (RTD) and MD8430A to simulate the LTE network environment. eMBMS technology enables carriers to adjust coverage and capacity as needed, allowing for more efficient use of network resources.The Samsung engineers were able to create the eMBMS demonstration using RTD’s graphical script design to drive the execution of the test simulation on an Anritsu MD8430A LTE signaling tester.
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LG sells 5 mln LTE smartphones
LG Electronics has reached a new milestone with global sales of five million LTE smartphones to date. After reaching sales of four million LTE smartphones last month, an additional one million smartphones were sold in the month of July. Currently, more than ten LG LTE smartphones are available in countries where LTE service is available, including Korea, US, Japan, and select markets in Europe and Asia. The Optimus LTE is the most popular LTE smartphone from LG with 2 million in sales.Source: TelecomPaper [/column] [column]
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ZTE Launches LTE Smartphone in Hong Kong
ZTE announced the launch of the Android based Grand X LTE (T82) smartphone in Hong Kong in partnership with China Mobile Hong Kong. The Grand X LTE is the company’s first single-chip LTE smartphone equipped with a 1.5 GHz dual core CPU based on 28nm technology. It showcases a 4.3 inch qHD screen and has an 8 megapixel rear camera that supports 1080p HD video shooting and playback. In addition, there is a front camera that supports 720p HD video calls. The Grand X LTE (T82) also has a buttonless design resembling a mini tablet PC. Following the global premiere in Hong Kong, ZTE will also roll out the product in Asia Pacific in the third quarter 2012.Source: Cellular-News [/column] [column]
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Samsung Shows off Camera with built in Android and 3G connectivity
Samsung has joined Nikon in launching a dedicated camera that happens to include an Android based smartphone. The Galaxy Camera comes with a 21x super long zoom lens and a 16 Megapixel 1/2.3″ BSI CMOS sensor. The device also features ‘Smart Pro’ technology, a series of modes that make professional-looking photography easy for anyone to achieve. The rear of the camera boasts a 4.8″(121.2mm) HD Super Clear LCD screen that doubles up as the Android user screen. Another advantage of smartphone technology is the Voice Control option which allows the user to control a number of functions such as ‘Zoom in’ and ‘Shoot’ through voice. The Galaxy Camera comes in two connectivity options: a 3G and Wi-Fi version or a 4G and Wi-Fi version.Source: Cellular-News [/column] [column]
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Intel upgrades 3G RF chip with power amplifiers
Intel Corp has announced the integration of a 3G HSPA radio frequency transceiver with power amplifiers on a single 65 nm die. The chip is designed in a standard 65 nm foundry process as offered by GlobalFoundries and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. The Smarti brand is used for all Intel mobile communications cellular RF transceiver products and was established more than 10 years ago by Infineon Technologies AG. The brand was acquired by Intel with the Infineon wireless business unit. The Smarti UE2p integrates power management and sensors and allows direct connection to the battery. The chip supports multiple 3G dual-band configurations for use with Intel’s HSPA modem chips.Source: EETimes [/column] [column]
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Small Cells and HetNets from Alcatel Lucent, NSN and Ericsson Pay off Now for 3G Networks
In a new report Strategy Analytics challenges the recent focus on small cells for 4G/LTE. Small cells leverage next generation architecture but bring the biggest immediate financial and performance benefits to 2.5G and 3G networks. The report finds that small cells are a very cost competitive way to upgrade 3G macro cells. Pico or Metro Cells have 25% lower Total Cost of Operations (TCO). Small cells will enhance both operator performance and profitability if deployed appropriately. The report also identifies seven ‘use cases’ for small cell deployment. The market opportunity for these will be estimated in a forthcoming outlook and forecast.Source: Cellular-News [/column] [column]
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