Award the 3G Licenses Urges Ericsson to Bangladesh May 11, 2009
Posted by aikservices in 3G, Asia, Bangladesh, Ericsson, GSM, Mobile.Tags: 3G, Asia, Bangladesh, Ericsson, GSM, Mobile
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Ericsson has urged the Bangladeshi government to speed up the process to offer 3G licenses so that the mobile operators can tap the existing 3G phone user base in the country. “If the government releases appropriate spectrum for 3G, which is the proven global mainstream for the mobile broadband, then we are confident that it will contribute significantly to the country’s GDP (gross domestic prodcut) growth,” Arun Bansal, managing director of the Ericsson Bangladesh, told the Reuters news agency.”It is estimated that there are over 6 million mobile internet users and already today 15 percent of the mobile handsets used in Bangladesh market are 3G enabled,” Bansal added.The regulator has delayed the award of 3G licenses several times, and they were last due to have been awarded a couple of months ago. A previous report by the GSMA had called on the regulator to issue the licenses by the 3rd quarter of last year.
French Mobile Download Speeds Doubled Over Past Year February 5, 2009
Posted by aikservices in 2G, 3G, ARCEP, France, Mobile, Telecom, Wireless.Tags: 2G, 3G, ARCEP, France, Mobile, Telecom, Wireless
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The French telecoms regulator, ARCEP has published a report on the quality of service of mobile networks in Metropolitan France, after testing each operator’s 2G and 3G networks. As required by their authorisations, the operators help finance this study.Mobile network speeds in France have doubled in one year.File transfer tests were held in the twelve largest cities in Metropolitan France, using USB keys or PCMCIA cards connected to laptop computers. The results of these tests show bitrates more than double those measured in 2007.
Results show speeds one and a half times higher than those obtained in 2007 for average speeds, and up to two times higher for the highest speeds: bitrates for downloading were1 450 kbit/s on average, and over 4 Mbit/s for the fastest, while speeds observed when sending files reached 400 kbit/s on average, and over 740 kbit/s for the fastest. These speeds were reached using each operator’s highest performing offers, available in shops.These speeds are comparable to the bitrates offered by entry-level ADSL.
Etisalat to sell Apple’s iPhone 3G in UAE, Saudi Arabia February 3, 2009
Posted by aikservices in 3G, Apple, Etisalat, iPhone, Middle East, Mobily, Orange, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Vodafone.Tags: 3G, Apple, Etisalat, iPhone, Middle East, Mobily, Orange, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Vodafone
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UAE-based operator Etisalat has signed an agreement to sell Apple’s iPhone 3G mobile phone in the United Arab Emirates from later this month. The operator will simultaneously launch the device in Saudi Arabia through its operator there, Mobily. The iPhone 3G, available in 8GB and 16GB models, is already available in some countries in the Middle East, through agreements with Vodafone and Orange affiliates.
Macedonia to issue 2 more 3G licences February 3, 2009
Posted by aikservices in 3G, Cosmofon, Macedonia, T-Mobile.Tags: 3G, Cosmofon, Macedonia, T-Mobile
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The Macedonian Agency for Electronic Communications has announced a public tender for granting two licences for 3G services. The licences for using radio frequencies will be granted for ten years, with a possibility for extension. Bidders must submit a statement in writing that they will commence operations within six months from the day of granting the licence. Within a period of one year the operator should provide 50 percent coverage and within a period of three years, the operator should provide coverage equivalent to 80 percent coverage of the population in Macedonia. The country held 3G tenders in 2007 and 2008 already, granting licences to respectively Cosmofon and T-Mobile. The remaining network operator, Vip, does not yet have a licence.
Telefonica extends partnership with China Unicom February 3, 2009
Posted by aikservices in 3G, China, China Netcom, China Unicom, Telefonica, Wireless.Tags: 3G, China, China Netcom, China Unicom, Telefonica
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Telefonica has signed a new agreement for investing in China, following its acquisition of a stake in China Netcom in 2005. The Spanish operator has agreed to work with China Unicom, which recently merged with China Netcom, on developing mobile and especially 3G services. China Unicom is developing a 3G service based on the WCDMA standard, the same as used by Telefonica. In addition, the agreement covers a wide number of areas of collaboration such as developing innovative services, international business, joint procurement of network equipment, devices and handsets, platforms for innovative and advanced services, and services to corporate customers, among others. Telefonica is the largest private investor in China Unicom, with a 5.38 percent stake. Cesar Alierta, chairman of Telefonica, is a non-executive member of the board of directors of the new China Unicom.
Thailand to issue 3G licences in Q3 February 2, 2009
Posted by aikservices in 3G, HSPA, Mobile, Thailand, Wireless.Tags: 3G, HSPA, Mobile, Thailand, Wireless
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The Thai communications regulator plans to issue 3G licences in the third quarter this year. The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) will likely hold an auction for four licences. The NTC will decide on 5 February on the method. As the NTC has been slow to issue the spectrum, operators are already trialling services on their existing spectrum, upgrading equipment with HSPA technology.
Consumers Want Citywide Wi-Fi – And Are Willing to Pay for It January 30, 2009
Posted by aikservices in 3G, Google, iPhone, Mobile, Nokia, Telecom, UK, USA, Wi-Fi, Wireless.Tags: 3G, Google, iPhone, Mobile, Nokia, Telecom, UK, USA, Wi-Fi, Wireless
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A report commissioned by Wi-Fi application vendor, Devicescape has found that most respondents want citywide Wi-Fi (84%) and, surprisingly, many are willing to pay for it (56%) as they would a utility. The report also found that an overwhelming number of Wi-Fi users expect Wi-Fi while on the road (91%) and when traveling, the most-often used device for accessing Wi-Fi was the smartphone, such as an iPhone (vs. laptops). The overwhelming majority of smartphone users (81%) prefer using Wi-Fi over 3G for browsing Web sites, downloading data, Google searches and sending e-mail. Also, 86% of respondents want OEMs to build Wi-Fi into their handsets and 82% of respondents want the service provider to provide an overall 3G/Wi-Fi data package.Many of the statistics within the UK and mainland Europe were similar to the US, but one significant difference is that Nokia is the most used device tapping into Wi-Fi, more than laptops and iPhone users.
Deutsche Telekom Substantially Increased its Customer Numbers in 2008 January 30, 2009
Posted by aikservices in 3G, Apple, Deutsche Telekom, Europe, Germany, iPhone, T-Mobile, USA.Tags: 3G, Apple, Deutsche Telekom, Europe, Germany, iPhone, T-Mobile, USA
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Deutsche Telekom has issued a trading statement and says that it saw encouraging developments in its mobile communications markets during last year. The number of customers with the companies in Europe and the United States totaled 128.3 million. This means that the number of customers increased organically by 7.6 million. The contract customer segment accounts for 5 million of this growth with a current customer base of 65.9 million.
T-Mobile Deutschland also defended its leading position in Germany. With over 950,000 new contract customers, the high level of the previous year was reached once again. The successful introduction of the Apple iPhone 3G and the attractive range of calling plans were the main reasons for this development.
Apple sells 4.36 million iPhone 3Gs in quarter January 27, 2009
Posted by aikservices in 3G, Apple, Financial, iPhone, Mobile, Telecom, Wireless.Tags: 3G, Apple, Financial, iPhone, Mobile, Telecom, Wireless
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Apple announced financial results for its fiscal 2009 first quarter ended 27 December 2008, posting record revenue of USD 10.17 billion and record net quarterly profit of USD 1.61 billion. This compares to USD 1.78 per diluted share. In accordance with the subscription accounting treatment required by GAAP, the Company recognizes revenue and cost of goods sold for iPhone and Apple TV over their economic lives. Adjusting GAAP sales and product costs to eliminate the impact of subscription accounting, the corresponding non-GAAP measures for the quarter are USD 11.8 billion of Adjusted Sales and USD 2.3 billion of Adjusted Net Income. Apple sold 2,524,000 Macintosh computers during the quarter, representing 9 percent unit growth over the year-ago quarter and at the same time, Apple sold a record 22,727,000 iPods during the quarter, representing 3 percent unit growth over the year-ago quarter. Quarterly iPhone units sold were 4,363,000, representing 88 percent unit growth over the year-ago quarter. In total, Apple sold 11.26 million iPhone 3Gs and 6.1 million first generation iPhones.
Aircom Launches New Network Optimization Service January 21, 2009
Posted by aikservices in 3G, 4G, Aircom, Mobile, Telecom, Wireless.Tags: 3G, 4G, Aircom, Mobile, Telecom, Wireless
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Aircom International has announced the launch of a new optimization service – a platform that analyzes and optimizes cellular network performance, detects network problems and limitations, and reduces capital expenditures for network growth and 3G migration.The key components of the Aircom IQ toolset include: a hardware audit that analyzes network and planning data and consolidates datasets, identifying missing and incomplete information; a measurement collection function that uses customer mobile measurement reports to characterise network performance and build analysis; an automated and flexible analysis toolset that detects network problems; and automatic optimization that enhances performance by improving the configuration of the network.
With 2G technologies still generating most of the revenue for operators and these networks requiring continuous optimization to respond to subscriber growth, Aircom IQ offers an ideal solution to reduce network-oriented operational expenditures through increased optimisation efficiency, capacity gains and better traffic management, said Marty Smuin, president of the Americas for Aircom International. By creating efficient services that guarantee 2G performance improvements, operators can focus their operating expenditures on 3G and 4G technologies, new service offerings and network infrastructure growth.
Nokia Siemens Wins Mediation Platform Contract January 21, 2009
Posted by aikservices in 3G, FE Coscom, Mobile, Networks, Nokia Siemens, NSN, Telecom, Uzbekistan, Wireless.Tags: 3G, FE Coscom, Mobile, Networks, Nokia Siemens, NSN, Telecom, Uzbekistan, Wireless
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Uzbekistan GSM operator FE Coscom, operating under the UCell brand, has selected Nokia Siemens Networks convergent mediation solution, charge@once mediate, to collect and process data for billing of their 2.8 million prepaid and postpaid customers.Having just one mediation platform for offline and online mediation allows service providers to simplify their networks. In addition, fast growing service providers, such as UCell, benefit from the flexible integration with any system as the network evolves, said Mikko Ylä-Kauttu, Head of UCell Customer Team, Nokia Siemens Networks. Besides billing, collected information can be used for any purpose including statistics, fraud detection and data analysis or to mediate, for example, subscriber profile data between the network and service delivery platforms.
Nokia Siemens Networks has provided and integrated the convergent mediation solution for the UCell 2G/3G network. The Nokia Siemens Networks convergent mediation solution was launched a year ago and has been sold to 20 service providers already.
China Mobile sets USD8.6bn rollout budget for 2009 January 15, 2009
Posted by aikservices in 3G, Asia, China, China Mobile, Mobile, Telecom, Wireless.Tags: 3G, China, China Mobile, Mobile, Telecom, Wireless
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China Mobile has announced a mobile network investment budget for 2009 of RMB58.8 billion (USD8.6 billion) to expand coverage of its 3G Time Division Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access (TD-SCDMA) services. The company also said it plans to issue subsidies of around RMB10 billion (USD1.4 billion) to TD-SCDMA handset manufacturers to encourage take-up of its 3G services, including videocalling, high speed downloads and streaming TV programmes. According to TeleGeography’s GlobalComms database, the TD-SCDMA network was launched on a pre-commercial basis in ten cities in April 2008, with an estimated 300,000 3G users by end-September 2008 (a tiny fraction of China Mobile’s total 436 million user base at that date). Earlier this month China Mobile was awarded a commercial TD-SCDMA licence, whilst it also met equipment suppliers in preparation for the launch of its third-phase TD-SCDMA network rollout tender in 162 cities. The tender is expected to open on 25 January, with winners to be announced at the end of March. Its RMB30 billion second-phase network tender was carried out in November 2008, and will increase TD-SCDMA coverage to 38 cities by the end of 2009.
The company says it plans to cover a total of 238 cities by building 60,000 base stations, up from approximately 20,000 currently. The Chinese government has set a target of 100 million TD-SCDMA subscribers by the end of 2010. According to a governmental statement issued last month, the country’s three 3G licensees – China Mobile, China Unicom (W-CDMA licence) and China Telecom (CDMA2000-based concession) – are expected to invest USD41 billion in third-generation networks in the next two years, including around USD29 billion in 2009.
Ericsson Wins Luxembourg 3G Network Replacement Contract January 13, 2009
Posted by aikservices in 3G, Ericsson, Luxembourg, LUXGSM, Mobile, Telecom, Wireless.Tags: 3G, Ericsson, Luxembourg, LUXGSM, Mobile, Telecom, Wireless
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Ericsson says that it has won a 6-year contract from Luxembourg based mobile operator, P&T to replace its existing nationwide WCDMA/HSPA access network. This will improve the performance of LUXGSM’s mobile broadband services and enable peak speeds of up to 7.2Mbps. The contract also covers network deployment and integration, as well as support services.Siemens was the original network infrastructure supplier back in last 2002.
Jean-Marie Spaus, Managing Director of P&TLuxembourg’s telecom business, says: “P&TLuxembourg was the first operator to introduce commercial UMTS services in Luxembourg back in 2003. We are now excited about bringing our excellent LUXGSM mobile network to the next technology level. After a well-followed RFQ process, we have selected Ericsson which is the world market leader in this domain and which will provide us a smooth and efficient evolution of our high-speed mobile broadband services. We are looking forward to this new partnership and are committed to delivering the best technology and services to our customers via our LUXGSM subsidiary, the leading provider of mobile services in Luxembourg.”The 3G radio network renewal will start in the first quarter of 2009.
Bharti starts mobile services in Sri Lanka January 12, 2009
Posted by aikservices in 3G, Airtel, Asia, Bharti, India, Mobile, Sri Lanka, Telecom, Wireless.Tags: Airtel, Asia, Bharti, India, Mobile, Sri Lanka, Telecom, Wireless
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India’s top mobile operator, Bharti Airtel, said on Monday it had launched mobile services in Sri Lanka and would invest $200 million on the operation in the island.
The services were launched on a third generation network through its subsidiary Bharti Airtel Lanka.
The company said it signed a three-year managed network deal with Huawei and has partnered with IBM to manage its IT, infrastructure and application requirements in Sri Lanka.
Thai TAC selects NSN and Huawei for 3G network infrastructure January 12, 2009
Posted by aikservices in 3G, Huawei, Mobile, NSN, Telecom, Wireless.Tags: 3G, Huawei, Mobile, NSN, Telecom, Wireless
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Thai TAC selects NSN and Huawei Technologies to supply infrastructure for 3G network. The two equipment manufacturers will upgrade the Thai operator’s existing network in order to offer 3G services. Tac which had earlier announced to invest $144 million for its 3G network upgradation will launch in Q2′09. Though analysts predict a delay in the planned launch may affect telco’s operations negatively.
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