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ACCESS to Exhibit at GSMA Mobile World Congress 2008

admin — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:22:09 +0000

Exhibits to Feature Solutions for Open Internet/Open Platform; Next Generation Networks and Converged Devices

Tokyo, Japan, January 31, 2008 — ACCESS CO., LTD., a global provider of advanced software technologies to the mobile and beyond-PC markets, will be an exhibitor again this year at the GSMA Mobile World Congress 2008 (formerly 3GSM World Congress), the mobile industry’s biggest event, which is taking place February 11-14 in Barcelona, Spain. This year’s event marks the seventh time that ACCESS will be present at the Mobile World Congress.

The ACCESS theme this year is “Open Up Your World.” ACCESS products that anticipate the latest trends in the mobile industry will be on display, notably ACCESS Linux Platform™, the Company’s next-generation mobile platform; NetFront™ Browser Widgets, a comprehensive mobile widget platform; and NetFront™ Transcoder, ACCESS’ PC website-to-mobile conversion solution.

ACCESS Linux Platform » read more »

China’s Ministry of Railways Chooses Nortel Mobile Network to Enable High-Speed Railway to Run Smoother

admin — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:33:00 +0000

GSM-R Wireless Staff Communication and Signaling Optimize Train Performance

January 29, 2008 -- BEIJING – China's Ministry of Railways (MOR) has gained powerful communications and train management capabilities for its busy system after selecting GSM-R mobile communications railway technology from Nortel* [NYSE/TSX: NT]. The highly secure wireless network provides new communications capabilities between trains and ground staff along the 510 km high-speed passenger line between Zhengzhou and Xi'an.

With fast trains traveling at speeds of up to 350 km/hr, conventional mobile networks are not reliable enough to depend on for critical communications. Purpose-built for such applications, the Nortel GSM-R solution enables drivers, dispatchers, shunting team members, train engineers, station controllers and other railway employees to reach each other anywhere along the line, even at full speed. Features such as group calls, connections based on the train's position, prioritization of calls during emergencies, and connection to employees by function rather than name all ensure the rapid response necessary for safe and efficient train operation. » read more »

Lithuanian Railways Awards Nortel, Belam €50.5 Million Wireless Communications Contract

admin — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:32:07 +0000

Nortel, World leader in GSM-R Technology, Delivers European Railway Communications Compatibility, Enhancing Passenger Safety

January 29, 2008 -- VILNIUS, Lithuania – Lithuanian Railways has chosen a Nortel* [NYSE/TSX: NT] wireless communications network solution to enhance its railway communications and ensure compatibility of the Lithuanian national railway with international railway standards. Nortel's partner, Belam, is acting as the local partner for the implementation and construction of the project which will be completed in 2010.

The €50.5 million (€59.6 million including VAT) contract includes the implementation of a GSM-R radio communication system along more than 1,563 kilometres (approximately 88% of the country's rail network) of Lithuania's rail routes. This is the first GSM-R network implementation in the Baltic region. The project is partially funded by the European Community Cohesion Fund for European regional development.

European Union member Lithuania is the first of the Baltic countries to deploy a GSM-R solution. » read more »

Digicel Exceeds Six Million Customer Milestone In 2007

admin — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:19:17 +0000

Caribbean's Largest Mobile Telecom Provider Gained Significant Ground in 2007; New Licenses and Operations Extend Reach of Pan-Caribbean Wireless Network

KINGSTON, JAMAICA -- 01/15/2008 -- Digicel, the fastest-growing telecommunications operator in the Caribbean and new entrant to the Central American market, today announced significant year-end growth achievements in 2007. As the largest GSM operator in the region, Digicel ended the year with more than six million customers, a total investment exceeding US $1.9 billion across the region and new business operations in Suriname, Guyana and El Salvador.

"Digicel's progress in 2007 reinforced our position as the Caribbean’s leading mobile service provider and demonstrated delivery of sustained growth in our current markets, strategically expanding operations in new markets and providing exciting, first-to-market technology innovations to all of our customers,” said Colm Delves, Digicel Group CEO.

Digicel achieved a number of key milestones in 2007. These include: » read more »

LTE on Target with Specifications Approval by 3GPP

admin — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:58:33 +0000

3G Americas Applauds Standards Progress of LTE

Bellevue, WA, January 21, 2008 - With the recent approval of Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology specifications by the leading global wireless standards organization 3GPP, LTE is on target and continuing its momentum as the next phase of technology development for the GSM family of technologies, according to industry association 3G Americas.

“3G Americas has consistently supported the 3GPP standards for the GSM family of technologies and we applaud the progress of the LTE standard. LTE is a dynamic OFDM-based next generation technology with a great future. 3G Americas is committed to not only today’s global leading standards of GSM, EDGE and UMTS/HSPA but also to the innovation that LTE provides our industry,” stated Chris Pearson, President of 3G Americas. » read more »

Ericsson Wins Multivendor Spare Parts Management Service Contract with Telefónica Mexico

admin — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 10:55:37 +0000

August 29, 2007 -- Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) will provide a comprehensive spare parts management service for the GSM network of Telefónica Mexico. Ericsson will manage multivendor spare-parts supply and logistics for radio access, transmission and core network.

The multi-year contract also includes ecology management for the disposal of hardware units, as well as logistics, deliveries and service performance reporting to help increase the operator's efficiency. These services components will be applied to Ericsson equipment as well as third-party product vendors of transmission and power. This will reduce the complexity in Telefonica's multivendor support environment, as Ericsson will act as single interface towards other vendors.

Telefonica will benefit from cost reduction in logistics and management as well as improved spare parts handling procedures. This will enable Telefonica to focus more on its core business of delivering innovative solutions to their customers.

The deal builds upon Ericsson's longstanding relationship with Telefónica and leverages its local presence in Mexico. » read more »

Alvarion, ArrayComm to Deliver Best of Breed Advanced Antenna Technology

admin — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 11:21:45 +0000

Joint Offer to Leverage ArrayComm’s Advanced Multi-antenna Signal Processing and Alvarion’s Industry-leading WiMAX Platform in 4Motion Mobile WiMAX Solution

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL and SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA, July 26, 2007 — Alvarion Ltd. (NASDAQ: ALVR) and ArrayComm LLC, announced today their ongoing technology partnership for integration of ArrayComm’s multi-antenna signal processing software (A-MASTM) into Alvarion’s 4Motion’s Radio Access Network Solutions.

Alvarion is the world’s leading provider of WiMAX and wireless broadband solutions. Its all-IP OPEN WiMAX ecosystem opens the door to complete, best-of-breed networks that optimize all elements of a WiMAX network – from core equipment and service offerings to end-devices and even the end-user’s experience.

Alvarion’s WiMAX platform will leverage ArrayComm’s A-MASTM Advanced Multi-Antenna software in order to offer 2 to 4 times more coverage and spectral efficiency than the WiMAX Forum’sTM baseline profiles, through a unique combination of Beamforming, MIMO and adaptive interference cancellation, while maintaining full profile and standards compliance. » read more »

Majority of Rogers' Remaining TDMA and Analogue Subscribers Already Moved to GSM

admin — Thu, 03 May 2007 12:56:40 +0000

Remaining TDMA/Analogue subscribers urged to make the free switch and enjoy Canada's most advanced and reliable network

Rogers Wireless has announced that nearly 200,000 former TDMA/analogue customers have already made the switch to GSM in advance of the May 31, 2007 turndown.

On January 10, 2007, Rogers announced that it would be turning down its older TDMA and analogue networks effective May 31, 2007 and move the remaining customers on these older networks onto its advanced GSM network. TDMA and analogue customers were advised that they would keep their existing phone numbers and service plans after the transition and have been provided a free GSM phone.

"The program has been tremendously successful," said John Boynton, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Rogers Wireless. "The majority of our customers have chosen to transition to our more advanced GSM service, and are now enjoying the benefits of being on Canada's most reliable network with the fewest dropped calls," he added. » read more »

Digicel Granted GSM Mobile License in Suriname

admin — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 14:00:28 +0000

PARAMARIBO, SURINAME – Monday, April 16, 2007: Digicel, the fastest-growing mobile telecommunications operator in the Caribbean and new entrant to the Latin American market, today announced that it has been awarded a license to operate a GSM network in Suriname, extending Digicel’s seamless international mobile network and competitive offerings to 23 markets.

The new license comes as a result of the liberalization process of the telecommunication market in Suriname, which started four years ago by the Government of Suriname with the drafting of the New Telecommunication Provisions Act. This Act comes into effect on April 16, 2007. With a population of close to 500,000 Suriname’s mobile penetration is estimated at just over 40%.

His Excellency Drs. M.S.H. Hassankhan, Suriname’s Minister of Transport, Communications and Tourism, welcomed Digicel to Suriname stating, “We are entering an exciting new era in telecommunications in Suriname bringing more advanced services at more competitive prices and allowing more people than ever before to access mobile technology. » read more »

Momentum builds around GSMA’s pay-buy mobile project

admin — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 13:56:53 +0000

Nokia joins leading operators and handset makers in global initiative to enable mobile phones to be used in retail outlets to pay for goods and services

Nokia, the world’s largest mobile phone maker, and a further 10 mobile operators have thrown their weight behind a GSM Association initiative to enable the worldwide use of mobile phones for payments at retail outlets.

KPN, Maxis Communications Bhd, mobilkom austria, O2, Orange, SFR, SingTel, SKT, Vodafone and Wind have joined the 14 mobile operators* that initiated the project in February. The handset vendors in the programme include Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics, which both plan to participate in the first trials scheduled to begin in October.

The GSMA’s 'Pay-Buy Mobile' initiative seeks to define a common global approach to using Near Field Communications (NFC) technology to link mobile devices with payment and contactless systems. Together with a SIM/Universal Integrated Circuit Card (UICC) card in a mobile handset, NFC can be used to enable a wide range of secure, interoperable and transparent services, such as credit and debit payments. » read more »

Qualcomm is the Largest User of Nokia Technology, Patents

admin — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 10:28:48 +0000

ESPOO, Finland, April 13/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nokia (NYSE: NOK) today rejected Qualcomm's public statements that it does not use Nokia patents. Nokia has for the last fifteen years contributed its technology to industry standards, such as GSM, WCDMA and CDMA. If Qualcomm's products comply with industry standards it is in the same position as any other supplier of mobile technology in that it needs access to Nokia's patents covering standardized technologies.

Nokia believes that Qualcomm is currently using over one hundred of Nokia's GSM/WCDMA and CDMA2000 essential patents in its chipsets. Nokia and Qualcomm are yet to agree on the compensation payable by Qualcomm for such patents. With its more than 200 million units annually, Qualcomm is the largest user in the world of Nokia's technology and patents. Nokia's request for royalty payments from Qualcomm is based on royalty levels which are fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory (FRAND).

Since the early 1990's Nokia has invested over $35 billion in R&D and built one of the wireless industry's strongest and broadest IPR portfolios with over 11,000 patent families. » read more »

SeaMobile to Deploy UTStarcom's MovingMedia(R) 2000 All-IP Network Solution to Deliver Wireless GSM Voice and Data Services at S

admin — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 09:33:11 +0000

UTStarcom, Inc. (Nasdaq: UTSI), a global leader in IP-based, end-to-end networking solutions and services, today announced deployment of its MovingMedia(R) 2000 core network solution with SeaMobile, Inc., a leading provider of advanced at-sea wireless voice communications and data applications, to provide wireless GSM voice and data services at sea.

Today's announcement marks the first deployment of UTStarcom's new MovingMedia 2000 all-IP GSM network solution. In October 2006, UTStarcom announced deployment of its MovingMedia(TM) 2000 all-IP core network solution with SeaMobile to deliver wireless CDMA voice and data services.

"UTStarcom's MovingMedia all-IP wireless network technology provides a flexible platform for mobile operators to deliver both CDMA and GSM wireless voice and data services to their end users over the same core infrastructure," said Jack Mar, president of the CDMA/GSM division at UTStarcom, Inc. "With all traffic being routed via satellite transmission back to a unified core network, our carrier customers can deploy both GSM and CDMA base stations to help ensure that all wireless users -- regardless of the service they use - have sufficient coverage." » read more »

Cellular One from Dobson Cellular Introduces the BlackBerry Pearl

admin — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 06:32:33 +0000

New Smartphone Available in Carrier’s 17-State Service Area

BlackBerry Pearl

Cellular One from Dobson Cellular Systems have announced the availability of the BlackBerry® Pearl™ smartphone at its locations nationwide.

Developed by Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM), the small, smart and stylish BlackBerry Pearl is one of the smallest and lightest smartphones in the world, and delivers the renowned BlackBerry user experience with the full complement of functionality including voice, e-mail, messaging, organizer, web browser and other mobile applications. The BlackBerry Pearl is also the first BlackBerry handset to incorporate a digital camera, MP3 player, video player and an expandable memory slot.
Cellular One will offer the BlackBerry Pearl in the two-toned, silver and black finish. » read more »

Cellular One Puts Its Network on "Fast Track"

admin — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 06:29:17 +0000

Wireless Provider Aggressively Expanding Service Nationwide

Cellular One from Dobson Cellular Systems – an independent provider of wireless service to rural America – today said its “2007 Network Fast Track” plan will expand its coverage for thousands of the customers it serves.

Under the strategic plan developed and implemented by Cellular One’s Network Quality Assurance Team, by end of the second quarter the company will turn on 75% of its new cell sites that it will build this year.

“Fast Track gives us the ability to hit the ground running in 2007,” said Timothy J. Duffy, Chief Technical Officer and Senior Vice President. “We will add as many new cell sites in six months as we would have added in nine months. The result is better coverage, fewer dropped calls, increased capacity and an overall enhanced wireless experience sooner for our customers.”

Cellular One, which operates GSM/GPRS/EDGE voice and data networks in 17 states, plans to build approximately 300 new cell sites this year, he said. » read more »

Tele2 Signs Agreement With TDC On Access To The Swedish Mobile Network

admin — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 06:21:29 +0000

Tele2 has signed an MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) agreement with TDC. This means that, as an MVNO lessee, the Danish operator has gained access to Tele2's GSM and 3G networks in Sweden. It is expected that the agreement will come into effect early in 2008 and have a validity term of five years.

- Competition is good both for consumers and for the growth and development of the industry we work in. Our agreement with TDC means that Swedish users of mobile telephony services are now offered a new alternative to choose from and that Tele2 will make increased profits on their current assets, says Niclas Palmstierna, CEO of Tele2 Sweden.

In the past, Tele2 has granted leases for its Swedish mobile network to Spring Mobil, Ventelo and Telenor and it is looking forward to opening up its network to more operators.

Source: Tele2

Palm and PORTA Launch Treo 680 Smartphone in Ecuador

admin — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 11:51:50 +0000

PORTA, a wireless telecommunications company in Ecuador, and Palm, Inc. have announced the availability of the Palm(R) Treo(TM) 680 smartphone, a blend of elegance and functionality aimed at technology-conscious people looking for a full-featured mobile phone that includes everything needed to stay organized.

The Treo 680 smartphone is slim, compact and packed with features beyond its phone capability, such as email, web browsing, messaging, multimedia, calendar, contacts and more(1). It is a GSM/EDGE(2) quad-band world phone with a color screen usable for viewing email, documents, spreadsheets, pictures and movies.

With DataViz(R) Documents To Go(R), users can view Microsoft PowerPoint documents, and edit Excel and Word files. The full QWERTY keyboard has improved buttons, making it easier to type. The Treo 680 also can be used as an MP3 player and has an integrated digital camera with video-capture support and video player, with simpler organization for photo and photo slideshows.

The Treo 680 smartphone is available exclusively at PORTA Retail Stores and Distributors throughout the Ecuador.

Source: Palm

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 »

GaAs Suppliers at 3GSM Demonstrate Leading Edge and Low Cost Solutions

admin — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 11:36:26 +0000

Power Amplifiers, Front-end Modules and Transceivers

According to the Strategy Analytics GaAs service report on 3GSM 2007, suppliers of power amplifiers, front-end modules and transceivers emphasized their strong product mixes to provision custom solutions at handset OEMs -- including cost-effective solutions for emerging regional markets and leading-edge products to meet the challenges of W-CDMA and beyond. Details on these products are can be found in "3GSM 2007 Show Report: Power Amplifiers, Front-end Modules and Transceivers."

GPRS handsets will continue to make up a significant portion of the cellular handset market, especially in emerging regional markets, while the momentum behind 3G/3.5G, and its successors, emphasizes requirements for multi-mode and multi-band architectures. GaAs device manufacturers demonstrated products at both ends of the spectrum. » read more »

Motorola and T-Mobile Launch the MOTORIZR Z3

admin — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 12:34:51 +0000

Distinct phone slider design and compelling camera features lets customers slide, shoot and share images with those who matter most

MOTORIZR Z3

The stylish and uniquely crafted MOTORIZR Z3, the first GSM slider in the U.S., from Motorola, Inc., is available beginning today exclusively from T-Mobile USA, Inc. With premium communications and multimedia features, and a vibrant pearl blue with soft-touch finish, the MOTORIZR Z3 is sure to impress.

Picture-perfect, spontaneous moments won’t be missed or forgotten with the MOTORIZR in-hand. Featuring an integrated 2.0 megapixel camera with
8x zoom, high-intensity camera light, landscape view finder and dedicated external camera button, the phone gives people the experience and benefits of a functional digital camera, with the capability to shoot and share photos quickly. » read more »

VeriSign Provides Clearing, Settlement and Exchange Services to Third Largest GSM Wireless Provider in the United States

admin — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 12:25:34 +0000

Industry leading GSM solution provides Dobson Communications’ 1.7 million customers secure, end-to-end bill processing for today’s emerging wireless transactions

VeriSign, Inc. has announced it will provide Dobson Communications, the third largest Global System of Mobile Communications (GSM) wireless provider with approximately 1.7 million customers in the U.S., with VeriSign® Settlement and Exchange Services beginning in April 2007.

VeriSign® Settlement and Exchange Services platform allows Dobson to know their financial position with roaming partners for voice and data traffic and provides customized Web-based reporting systems.

“The convergence of old and new services and a growing number of records from multiple roaming partners continues to increase the complexity of rating, billing, clearing and settling for rural wireless service providers,” said Lee Huggins, vice president, VeriSign. “The unique ability to provide Dobson Communications with our bundled roaming and revenue assurance solution will help provide accuracy, timeliness and above all faster response to their customer needs.” » read more »

Telefonica's Anywhere, Anytime Mobile Attendant Service Powered by Nortel

admin — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 08:49:04 +0000

Communications Delivered by IMS-Ready Mobile Service

Telecommunications operator Telefónica SA is delivering anywhere, anytime communications in Spain with its Mobile Attendant service. The new service, powered by a Nortel* IMS-ready solution and providing personalised communications for businesses, was introduced by Telefónica at the recent 3GSM World Congress 2007 in Barcelona, Spain.

Telefónica's Mobile Attendant delivers a consistent communications experience between its wireless and wireline networks wherever needed. For example, film crews on location or construction crews in a remote region can receive advanced and personalized communications in a specific location at any time.

Mobile Attendant is one of Telefónica's first steps towards a Fixed Mobile Converged Multimedia Network, offering a more effective communication experience to users across multiple access networks. » read more »

Palm and Claro Launch Treo 680 Smartphone in Chile

admin — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 13:06:05 +0000

New Smartphone, Available in Chile Only Through Claro, Offers Consumer and Business Customers a Slim and Sleek Device Packed Full of Functionality

Palm, Inc. and Claro have announced the availability of the Palm Treo 680 smartphone in Chile. The Treo 680 GSM/GPRS/EDGE(1) quad-band world phone, running on the Palm OS(R), boasts Palm's hallmark ease of use. Slim, compact, and packed with features beyond its stellar phone capability -- such as email, web browsing, messaging, multimedia, calendar, contacts and more(2) -- the Treo 680 will keep any user productive.

With the introduction of the Treo 680 smartphone, Palm is targeting new users in the rapidly growing smartphone and feature-phone markets. The Treo 680 will offer a simple and fun way to get started and stay connected.

Claro's clients will be able to better balance their personal and business lives, as the all-in-one Treo 680 smartphone seamlessly combines a compact, full-featured mobile phone with so much more, all at a competitive price. Users can do even more with their phone, from editing documents to organizing photos and music. » read more »

Motorola Announces MC70 Enterprise Digital Assistant Support for CDMA-EVDO Networks

admin — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 12:45:25 +0000

The enterprise mobility business of Motorola, Inc. has announced the expansion of its popular line of MC70 Enterprise Digital Assistants (EDA) with support for CDMA-EVDO networks. The new MC70 with CDMA-EVDO compatibility complements the existing GSM/EDGE version – expanding customer reach by eliminating carrier barriers and providing an enterprise mobility tool that can support nearly any application in any environment.

Designed to withstand all-day everyday use in harsh work environments, Motorola’s MC70 is a compact handheld mobile computer combining multi-mode wireless networking, voice and data communications and advanced data capture capabilities in an ergonomic form factor. The MC70 is intended for use both indoors and outdoors allowing users to perform applications such as asset management, parcel delivery, direct store delivery, medication administration, fleet management and mobile point-of-sale. » read more »

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 »

GSM-3G Middle East & Gulf - Dubai

admin — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 08:11:53 +0000

Start: 09/02/2007 - 01:00

End: 09/03/2007 - 23:00

Timezone: Etc/GMT

Venue: Dubai International Exhibition Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Profile: GSM-3G Middle East & Gulf assembles leading Russian and international speakers to explore the current state of the Russian market and the vast opportunities that lay ahead.

New for 2007 is a 6 streamed agenda. No other event in the region offers you such a comprehensive insight into the Middle East & Gulf's hottest topics with a dedicated streams covering:

* WiMAX vs HSxPA
* Compelling Content Business Models For The MEG Region
* Fixed To Mobile Convergence
* Innovative Marketing & Pricing Strategies
* Planning and Optimising In-Building Solutions
* Interconnection

GSM - 3G Middle East & Gulf Conference Agenda

The GSM - 3G Middle East & Gulf conference agenda is currently being confirmed, below is a skeleton agenda, please keep checking back for updates.

New for 2007 the conference will comprise 6 separate streams

If you are interested in speaking please click here

PLENARY SESSIONS - Day 1 & 2

Chairman Introduction: (the selection process for this chairman position is now open)

* PL1 - GSMA Welcome And Update » read more »

Digicel Launches CDMA Roaming in the Caribbean

admin — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 10:37:53 +0000

With Leading Pan-Caribbean Operator Becomes First in Region to Offer GSM and CDMA Roaming Capability

Digicel announced that through its partnership with Huawei Technologies, it has launched CDMA roaming in the Caribbean and Bermuda, making it the first GSM operator in the region to simultaneously offer GSM and CDMA on its mobile network.

Huawei has been awarded a CDMA2000 1x EV-DO contract and as a result CDMA travelers coming to the region will now be able to roam on Digicel's network and experience the same high level of roaming service that GSM roamers have come to expect from Digicel. In its initial stage, CDMA roaming is being introduced to five of Digicel's 22 markets, including Jamaica, Bermuda, Aruba, Cayman Islands and Barbados.

"When traveling to the Caribbean, many U.S. mobile customers experience poor service and erratic network coverage from CDMA Caribbean operators," said Mario Assaad, Digicel Group CTO. "Now, they can come to the Caribbean and have reliable mobile service by roaming on our seamless mobile network." » read more »

HSCSD

admin — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 11:15:32 +0000

HSCSD (high-speed circuit switched data)

GSM enhancement enabling data rates of 28 kbps and higher through the combination of multiple time slots. (Cingular)

With High-Speed Circuit Switched Data (HSCSD) you can transmit data at speeds of up to 43.2 kbps which means that data transmissions such as emails, faxes, or downloading files just became easier and faster. (Nokia)

A circuit-linked technology for higher transmission speeds-up to 57 kilobits per second, primarily in GSM systems. (Ericsson)

High-Speed Circuit-Switched Data (HSCSD), is an enhancement to Circuit Switched Data, the original data transmission mechanism of the GSM mobile phone system. As with CSD, channel allocation is done in circuit switched mode. The difference comes from the ability to use different coding methods and/or multiple time slots to increase data throughput. » read more »

GSM 1900

admin — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 11:12:52 +0000

GSM 1900

GSM-based cellular system operating in the 1900 MHz frequency band. (Nokia)

Also known as PCS 1900, GSM 1900 is a digital network working on a frequency of 1900 MHz. It is used in the US and Canada and is scheduled for parts of Latin America and Africa. (Ericsson)

GSM 1800

admin — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 11:12:32 +0000

GSM 1800

GSM cellular system operating in the 1800 MHz frequency band. (Nokia)

Also known as DCS 1800 or PCN , GSM 1800 is a digital network working on a frequency of 1800 MHz. It is used in Europe, Asia-Pacific and Australia. (Ericsson)

GSM 900

admin — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 11:12:12 +0000

GSM 900

Global System for Mobile communication. Digital cellular network operating in the 900 MHz frequency band, the frequency adopted for use in most European and Asian countries. (Nokia)

GSM 900, or just GSM, is the world's most widely used digital network and now operating in over 100 countries around the world, particularly in Europe and Asia Pacific. (Ericsson)