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SingTel's regional mobile subscriber base grows to 172 million

admin — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:25:51 +0000

Bharti breaks previous records for quarterly subscriber growth

Singapore, 4 February 2008 -- Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) today announced that the Group’s combined mobile subscriber base in the region has reached 171.54 million as at 31 December 2007.

Its mobile subscriber base in the eight markets – Australia, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand – went up by 53 per cent from 112.28 million customers a year ago. The latest figure was boosted by the addition of Warid Telecom’s 13.21 million subscribers in Pakistan in the quarter.

Record net-adds propelled Bharti’s subscriber base past 50-million mark

Bharti, the largest regional mobile associate in terms of the number of mobile subscribers, continued to grow exponentially. It broke its previous net additions records by attracting 6.29 million mobile subscribers in the quarter. As at 31 December 2007, it has enlarged its total subscriber base to 55.16 million mobile subscribers.

Continued healthy subscriber growth from other markets » read more »

Grameenphone Introduces BlackBerry for the First Time in Bangladesh

admin — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:16:02 +0000

BlackBerry Pearl 8130 (silver)

Dhaka, Bangladesh - Grameenphone Ltd. and Research In Motion (RIM) today announced the launch of the BlackBerry® wireless solution in Bangladesh. The BlackBerry solution will be provided through Grameenphone’s Business Solutions, which is focused on meeting the special needs of businesses.

Available for the first time in Bangladesh, BlackBerry smartphones will provide Grameenphone's customers with access to a wide range of mobile applications, including email, browsing, messaging, phone, organizer, multimedia and a wide range of other business and lifestyle applications.

Anders Jensen, CEO at Grameenphone said: “The BlackBerry platform is the gold standard in mobility for business users around the world. We are proud to be the first mobile operator launching the BlackBerry platform in Bangladesh, bringing in the next level of global connectivity for businesses.” » read more »

GSMA's CEO, President Musharraf And Prime Minister Aziz Discuss How To Connect The Next 50 Million Mobile Users In Pakistan

admin — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 05:58:23 +0000

Rob Conway, Chief Executive Officer of the GSMA, met in Islamabad recently with President Pervez Musharraf to strengthen cooperation between the government and the mobile industry in getting the next 50 million users in Pakistan connected to mobile. On Saturday, the GSMA CEO met with Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz, along with CEO's from Ufone (Mubashir Naqvi), Mobilink (Zouhair Khaliq), Paktel (Guo Yonghong), Telenor Pakistan (Tore Johnsen), and Warid (Hamid Farooq), as well as the Minister of Telecommunications & IT, Awais Leghari, and Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA), Shahzada Malik.

In his meetings with the President and the Prime Minister, Mr. Conway suggested that eliminating the 500 Rupees activation tax paid by consumers and the industry would increase mobile penetration and lead to an increase in total tax revenues for the government. The elimination of this tax could significantly increase mobile usage and fuel economic growth, according to a study by consultancy Deloitte on behalf of the GSMA. » read more »

Pakistan Selects Telcordia for Mobile Number Portability

admin — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 13:55:54 +0000

Pakistani residents will soon have more choice, thanks to the number portability contract between Telcordia and Pakistan MNP Database (Guarantee) Limited (PMD), the company set up by the mobile operators with the specific purpose of facilitating the implementation of mobile number portability (MNP). PMD will be using the Telcordia® Number Portability Clearinghouse solution as the centralized repository for number porting. The Telcordia solution will enable Pakistani residents to easily switch providers without the time and expense of changing phone numbers and offers service providers exciting, new opportunities to add customers and boost revenue. MNP has been implemented on March 23, 2007, the National Day of Pakistan.

"As the market leader in number portability, Telcordia offers a clear advantage not only in technology but also time-to-market, which is an important factor when dealing with regulatory timeframes," said Dr. Arshad Siddiqi, CEO, PMD. "We believe that Telcordia's centralized clearinghouse solution is the most reliable option for bringing number portability to Pakistan and for ensuring increased choice and flexibility for Pakistani residents." » read more »

Motorola Entrusted to Manage Warid Telecom’s National Cellular and Broadband Network

admin — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 11:50:01 +0000

The four-year managed services contract includes maintenance of both GSM and MOTOwi4TM Canopy® wireless broadband networks in Bangladesh

Motorola, Inc. said it has been awarded a four-year full-operations and managed services contract by Warid Telecom for its GSM and Canopy® networks in major cities and sub-districts in the eastern part of Bangladesh.

Motorola commenced operating and maintaining the GSM and Canopy networks with world-class service levels concurrently with the rollout of Warid’s commercial services in March 2007.

The contract includes managed services covering the operations and maintenance of GSM Base Station Systems (BSS), transmission quality, as well as operations and maintenance of the MOTOwi4 Canopy systems used for last mile customer connectivity.

“We currently manage networks and processes for over 100 public and private wireless operators globally, said Simon Leung, president, Motorola Asia Pacific, “This allows our customers such as Warid to focus on their core businesses and not the complexity of their networks. » read more »

Airtel brings BlackBerry 8800 Smartphone to India

admin — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 11:43:19 +0000

BlackBerry 8800 is a standout mobile solution for business professionals

Airtel and Research In Motion (RIM) today introduced the sleek, elegant and performance-driven BlackBerry® 8800 - a powerful, feature-rich smartphone that delivers best-in-class technology in a thin and stylish design. At only 14mm deep, the BlackBerry 8800 is the thinnest BlackBerry handset yet. Priced at Rs.31,990/, it is now available from Airtel.

The quad-band and EDGE-enabled BlackBerry 8800 incorporates built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) – a first-of-its-kind for BlackBerry smartphones in India – a full QWERTY keyboard, RIM’s new trackball system for fast and intuitive navigation, a media player, and a microSD expandable memory slot for storing music and videos.

BlackBerry 8800

The BlackBerry 8800 also offers many proven and popular features, including support for phone, email, text and instant messaging, web browser, organiser, multimedia, corporate data applications and more. » read more »

Gameloft Signs Game Distribution Agreement With Airtel, India's Largest Telecom Operator

admin — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 11:29:04 +0000

Gameloft®, a world leader in the development and publishing of video games for mobile phones, has signed a direct distribution agreement with Airtel Group, India's largest mobile telephone operator. The operator's thirty million subscribers can now access, from their mobile phone, Gameloft's six most popular games: Prince of Persia, LOST, Desperate Housewives, Might and Magic, Block Breaker Deluxe and Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Chaos Theory ; the catalogue is due to extend quickly in the coming months.

Ravi Kumar, Business Development Manager for Gameloft India, announced " We are very happy to enter into this agreement, which represents a major step forward for us. Airtel is a dynamic partner who is striving to offer its clients the simplest and most economic service possible, and Gameloft contributes a game quality that will thrill consumers."

The video games can be downloaded from the Airtel’s portal.

Source: Gameloft

Nokia 6288: Slide phone with video capture and playback capabilities

admin — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 12:42:58 +0000

Nokia has announced the new Nokia 6288 for the China market, a compact tri-band GSM slide phone that adds high-quality video capture and playback capabilities among its mix of other compelling features.

Nokia 6288

The built-in FM radio and music player on the Nokia 6288 supports multiple formats such as MP3, AAC and eAAC+ allows easily accessible mobile music enjoyment. Nokia 6288 has been launched worldwide during Q4 2006 and since it has enjoyed strong sales momentum, while this is a new version tailored to the requirements of China market. The Nokia 6288 for China is expected to begin shipping at the end of March, 2007. » read more »

Sybase Opens Wireless Development Center In Singapore

admin — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 10:58:01 +0000

New Engineering Center to Develop Mobile and Wireless Software Solutions and Create Intellectual Property in Asia

Enterprise infrastructure and mobile software provider Sybase, Inc. has announced the inauguration of the Wireless Development Center in TechnoPark, Singapore. Designed as a research and development hub for Sybase’s industry leading mobile and wireless software solutions, the new Wireless Development Center will focus on developing new technologies in the areas of RFID, embedded software, and mobile middleware for the enterprise. This will include developing Bluetooth and Ultra Wideband Software Development Kits for mobile device manufacturers (OEM and ODMs.)

“This facility marks another significant milestone for research and development in Singapore and for the creation of intellectual property in Asia,” said John Chen, chairman, CEO and president of Sybase, Inc. “Today’s inauguration of the Wireless Development Center demonstrates our continued commitment as the market-leader in wireless solutions to our customers. With this new facility, we are extending our Unwired Enterprise leadership in Asia and worldwide.” » read more »

Mobile Content Australia Summit 2007

admin — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 14:03:09 +0000

Start: 03/27/2007 - 14:00

End: 03/28/2007 - 14:00

Timezone: Etc/GMT

Venue: Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Sydney, Australia

Profile: 35+ hand-picked mobile content case studies – from Australia, NZ, Asia, Europe & North America
* 150 + attendees – at a single forum
* Mobile content technology showcase - New
* Gala dinner featuring address by international guru – New
* Hands-on master-class - New
* Best value for money – realistically priced so your whole team can attend; group discount – book 3 and 4th attends FREE

Learn about applications that are now gaining critical mass for mobile content , including music, podcasting, media streaming, games, sport, news, financial services, messaging, interactive TV, advertising, Person-to-person services, ring-tones, wallpaper…and more.

Share your mobile content case study; Speaking opportunities available for 2007

Expert speaker panel:

* Chris Althaus, CEO, Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA) - New
* Walter Adamson, Vice President Asia Pacific, i-mode Forum –New
* Martin Farrimond, General Manager - Mobile TV, Broadcast Australia –New
* David Kainer, Director & CTO, Viva La Mobile –New » read more »

Wireless World 2007 - Australia

admin — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 14:00:23 +0000

Start: 03/20/2007 - 00:58

End: 03/21/2007 - 23:58

Timezone: Etc/GMT

Venue: Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Sydney, Australia

Profile: Australia’s ONLY event focusing on the use of wireless, mobility and RF solutions for BUSINESS. Now in its 4th year, this has become Australia’s BIGGEST event in this booming ICT sector and the ONLY event specialising in wireless solutions for the mobile business/enterprise. Profiles include: WLAN, Wi-Fi, WiMAX, 3G, RFID, PDAs, Mobile Devices, Wireless Security, WVoIP, tracking, navigation, GPS, sensors, wireless training/education & certification.

The event consists of 1 LARGE EXHIBITION, plus 3 SUMMITS and 3 WORKSHOPS with over 50 expert speakers from around the world.

The EXHIBITION is FREE to attend, but the summits and workshops are only open to fee paying delegates.

8 ways to get involved

1. Visit the EXHIBITION for FREE
2. Register for Wireless Australia SUMMIT
3. Register for Australasian WiMAX & Mobile Broadband SUMMIT
4. Register for Australian RFID, Data Capture & Storage SUMMIT
5. Register for WLAN Security WORKSHOP
6. Register for Fixed & Mobile WiMAX WORKSHOP
7. Register for RFID Implementation Strategies WORKSHOP
8. Book an EXHIBITION STAND » read more »

EXPO COMM WIRELESS JAPAN

admin — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 13:52:05 +0000

Start: 07/18/2007 - 13:49

End: 07/20/2007 - 13:49

Timezone: Etc/GMT

Venue: Tokyo Big Sight International Exhibition Center, Tokyo, Japan

Profile: EXPO COMM WIRELESS JAPAN is the only event that brings you to the heart of Japan's wireless market with over 35,000 industry professionals and 180 participating exhibitors. If you're looking to explore the latest wireless solutions, develop new business partners, or expand your share of Japan's wireless market, you need to be at EXPO COMM WIRELESS JAPAN.

Visitors: Trade Visitors only - Professionals related to the field of Internet & Intranet Telecommunications, Computer Networks.

Exhibitors: Profile for exhibit include wireless telecommunication, Hot Spot service, Wireless streaming, navigation, visual telecommunication, Mobile IP, Intelligent home appliances, PDA, mobile PC, wireless LAN, content, cardTelematics & Internet ITS devices, systems, portal solutions, antennas, Bluetooth chips/protocol stack/devices, test equipment and many others.

Exhibitor Profile

* Wi-Fi. WiMAX, Zigbee, Bluetooth
* Wireless systems
* Authentication systems
* Mobile phones, PDA
* Solutions for enterprise, logistics, school, medical, welfare, etc.
* Semiconductor / components » read more »

Mobile South Asia 2007

admin — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 13:42:00 +0000

Start: 07/10/2007 - 13:39

End: 07/11/2007 - 13:39

Timezone: Etc/GMT

Venue: TBC, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Profile: Mobile South Asia is positioned as the leading telecommunications event for the South Asian market and offers an excellent opportunity for local international participants to meet and network in the exchange of dialogue on expertise and experiences pertaining to the latest business trends and technological developments applicable to the region.

Visitors: The event will aim to draw delegates in the telecommunications market comprising of government officials, regulators, South Asian telecom operators, regional and international vendors.

Exhibitors: Profile for exhibit include Accessories, After Sales Services, Banks, Distributors, Equipment Manufacturers, Finance Companies, Imaging Solution Providers, Insurance Companies, Mobile Cellular Handsets, Mobile Content Providers, Mobile Service Providers / Operators, Portals, Retailers, Software / Application Provider etc.

Website: Click here

Communic Asia 2007

admin — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 13:05:11 +0000

Start: 06/19/2007 - 13:00

End: 06/22/2007 - 13:00

Timezone: Etc/GMT

Venue: Singapore Expo, Singapore

Profile: CommunicAsia, Asia's most established & comprehensive Communications & IT event, is scheduled to be held at Singapore Expo. Covering the entire spectrum of the ICT industry, CommunicAsia will focus on Broadband Communications, Enterprise Solutions, Mobile Technology and Solutions, Network Solutions, Satellite Technology, Security and Smart Card.

Visitors: Trade Visitors only - Professionals related to the field of Internet & Intranet, Computers, Telecommunications, Computer Networks, Multimedia Technologies.

Exhibitors: Profile for exhibit include Internet, Wireless, Wireline, Networking and Telecommunications, Entertainment, Broadband.

Website: http://www.communicasia.com/