Spectrum Analysis
• the average 3G spectrum cost/Hz is higher than the average WiMAX spectrum cost/Hz.
• WIMAX spectrum is more economical (because the total 3G spectrum is in lower frequency bands than the total WIMAX spectrum)
• WiMAX base stations can connect to each other even when they are not in the line-of-sight.
Users
• two technologies are close substitutes; both are enabling same types of services for the same devices
and contexts. Differences in the technological performance are also considered to be quite small.
• in case of HSDPA , all users will just have lower data rates, while the load on a WiMAX router in a similar
situation goes up, and it may fail to cope with it.
• Both technologies have practically the same capacities for transmitting multimedia data. Both WiMAX
and HSDPA have QoS and traffic prioritizing.
Technical and Standard
HSPA WiMAX
Dublix method FDD TDD
Multiple access CDMA OFDMA
Channel Bandwidth 2x ( 5MHz ) 10MHz (scalable)
Modulation QPSK QPSK, 16 QAM and 64 QAM
Bit rate up to 14.4 Mbps up to 40Mbps
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
LSTI Cross-Vendor Interoperability Testing Sets the Stage for Global Roaming on LTE Networks
Worldwide LTE Ecosystem Continues to Grow with More Companies Joining the LTE SAE Trial Initiative
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 06/23/08 -- The LTE SAE Trial Initiative (LSTI), a global group of LTE equipment vendors and operators, has outlined plans for cross-vendor device to network interoperability testing of LTE. With this testing, LSTI is fostering the development of a global LTE ecosystem that will include a wide range of LTE devices that will function consistently on all LTE networks worldwide. This will mean that consumers have the prospect of super-fast wireless broadband coverage no matter where on the globe they roam or what type of device they prefer.
LSTI members, including some of the telecommunications industry's largest and most innovative players, are developing a phased approach for validating LTE functionality and performing standards based interoperability testing. In an initial step, a common set of features for LTE Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) and Time Division Duplex (TDD) equipment is being defined as the basis for early interoperability tests between devices and infrastructure. This feature set definition is expected to be complete by the end of 2008 and will be followed by interoperability tests across infrastructure equipment, mobile devices, and chipsets from the various LSTI member companies. These cross-vendor interoperability tests will foster increased industry synergies, consolidated 3GPP specifications, smoother LTE network launches, and improved LTE time to market.
"LTE is positioned to become a global standard for mobile broadband networks," said Dr. Jinsung Choi, vice president of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Technology Research Lab. "Having common LTE specifications and achieving widespread interoperability across LTE networks regardless of who designed, built, or operates them will simplify the worldwide adoption of LTE. The network essentially becomes invisible to consumers, making connecting from anywhere in the world as simple as turning on your mobile device."
"LSTI is focused on accelerating the development of LTE wireless broadband networks and devices," said Dr. Klaus-Jurgen Krath, senior vice president of Radio Networks Engineering and Quality, T-Mobile, LSTI Member. "Not only will the early existence of a large, global, LTE ecosystem drive the adoption and proliferation of LTE mobile broadband, it will also create choices for consumers. More mobile devices, from smartphones to laptops, will allow consumers to experience true mobile broadband in any way they want to and in a way that fits their budget."
The initial device-to network interoperability tests will focus on basic connectivity and high-speed data transmission over LTE networks, including more advanced features such as high quality video. LSTI plans to begin cross-vendor interoperability testing in 2009, on the basis of 3GPP specifications which are planned for closure in the fourth quarter of 2008. This testing phase follows the LTE proof of concept work that LSTI is currently undergoing to show what the technology is capable of, including demonstrations of the download speeds needed to support high-bandwidth mobile applications such as high definition video streaming. Proof of concept work started with the FDD version of LTE and now LSTI is also developing the proof of concept validation for the TDD version of LTE to support various spectrum requirements globally.
LSTI's efforts to accelerate development of the LTE technology and ecosystem have recently been enhanced by the addition of several new members to the trial initiative. The latest companies to join LSTI are Agilent Technologies Inc., Motorola, Rohde & Schwarz, and Telefonica.
LSTI is also working in close cooperation with the NGMN Alliance to further enhance the LTE ecosystem by ensuring that the tests which LSTI performs reflect the needs and perspectives of operators. Various LSTI members are presenting their wireless solutions at the 2nd NGMN Industry Conference 25th - 27th June 2008.
More information about LSTI is now available online at www.lstiforum.com. This new website includes information about the LSTI organization, member companies, and trial structure.
About LSTI
The LTE/SAE Trial Initiative (LSTI) is a global, collaborative technology trial initiative focused on accelerating the availability of commercial and interoperable next generation LTE mobile broadband systems. The Initiative was formally launched in May 2007 by leading telecommunications companies Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, Nokia, Nokia Siemens Networks, Nortel, Orange, T-Mobile and Vodafone. Since its inception LSTI has expanded to also include in its membership Agilent Technologies Inc., China Mobile, Huawei, LG Electronics, Motorola, NTT DoCoMo, NXP, Rohde & Schwarz, Samsung, Signalion, Telecom Italia, Telefonica, Qualcomm, and ZTE.
Source:(chron.com)
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 06/23/08 -- The LTE SAE Trial Initiative (LSTI), a global group of LTE equipment vendors and operators, has outlined plans for cross-vendor device to network interoperability testing of LTE. With this testing, LSTI is fostering the development of a global LTE ecosystem that will include a wide range of LTE devices that will function consistently on all LTE networks worldwide. This will mean that consumers have the prospect of super-fast wireless broadband coverage no matter where on the globe they roam or what type of device they prefer.
LSTI members, including some of the telecommunications industry's largest and most innovative players, are developing a phased approach for validating LTE functionality and performing standards based interoperability testing. In an initial step, a common set of features for LTE Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) and Time Division Duplex (TDD) equipment is being defined as the basis for early interoperability tests between devices and infrastructure. This feature set definition is expected to be complete by the end of 2008 and will be followed by interoperability tests across infrastructure equipment, mobile devices, and chipsets from the various LSTI member companies. These cross-vendor interoperability tests will foster increased industry synergies, consolidated 3GPP specifications, smoother LTE network launches, and improved LTE time to market.
"LTE is positioned to become a global standard for mobile broadband networks," said Dr. Jinsung Choi, vice president of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Technology Research Lab. "Having common LTE specifications and achieving widespread interoperability across LTE networks regardless of who designed, built, or operates them will simplify the worldwide adoption of LTE. The network essentially becomes invisible to consumers, making connecting from anywhere in the world as simple as turning on your mobile device."
"LSTI is focused on accelerating the development of LTE wireless broadband networks and devices," said Dr. Klaus-Jurgen Krath, senior vice president of Radio Networks Engineering and Quality, T-Mobile, LSTI Member. "Not only will the early existence of a large, global, LTE ecosystem drive the adoption and proliferation of LTE mobile broadband, it will also create choices for consumers. More mobile devices, from smartphones to laptops, will allow consumers to experience true mobile broadband in any way they want to and in a way that fits their budget."
The initial device-to network interoperability tests will focus on basic connectivity and high-speed data transmission over LTE networks, including more advanced features such as high quality video. LSTI plans to begin cross-vendor interoperability testing in 2009, on the basis of 3GPP specifications which are planned for closure in the fourth quarter of 2008. This testing phase follows the LTE proof of concept work that LSTI is currently undergoing to show what the technology is capable of, including demonstrations of the download speeds needed to support high-bandwidth mobile applications such as high definition video streaming. Proof of concept work started with the FDD version of LTE and now LSTI is also developing the proof of concept validation for the TDD version of LTE to support various spectrum requirements globally.
LSTI's efforts to accelerate development of the LTE technology and ecosystem have recently been enhanced by the addition of several new members to the trial initiative. The latest companies to join LSTI are Agilent Technologies Inc., Motorola, Rohde & Schwarz, and Telefonica.
LSTI is also working in close cooperation with the NGMN Alliance to further enhance the LTE ecosystem by ensuring that the tests which LSTI performs reflect the needs and perspectives of operators. Various LSTI members are presenting their wireless solutions at the 2nd NGMN Industry Conference 25th - 27th June 2008.
More information about LSTI is now available online at www.lstiforum.com. This new website includes information about the LSTI organization, member companies, and trial structure.
About LSTI
The LTE/SAE Trial Initiative (LSTI) is a global, collaborative technology trial initiative focused on accelerating the availability of commercial and interoperable next generation LTE mobile broadband systems. The Initiative was formally launched in May 2007 by leading telecommunications companies Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, Nokia, Nokia Siemens Networks, Nortel, Orange, T-Mobile and Vodafone. Since its inception LSTI has expanded to also include in its membership Agilent Technologies Inc., China Mobile, Huawei, LG Electronics, Motorola, NTT DoCoMo, NXP, Rohde & Schwarz, Samsung, Signalion, Telecom Italia, Telefonica, Qualcomm, and ZTE.
Source:(chron.com)
4G Two-Headed Race Continues With Nortel Refocusing on LTE
Just when you think WiMax has regained its standing, it faces another setback. A month ago, WiMax got a big boost when Clearwire ( NSDQ: CLWR) announced that it would merge its WiMax efforts with Sprint's ( NYSE: S) and receive a billion-dollar plus investment from Google ( NSDQ: GOOG), Intel ( NSDQ: INTC), and three cable companies. But yesterday, equipment-maker Nortel Networks announced that it will discontinue its WiMax research and development and instead will focus on developing rival LTE, reports AP. Of course, LTE is the evolution path that many wireless heavy-weights have chosen, including AT&T ( NYSE: T), Verizon Wireless ( NYSE: VZ), T-Mobile and Vodafone ( NYSE: VOD). However, Nortel said it will continue to sell WiMax equipment through a reseller agreement with equipment vendor Alvarion.
Source:The Washington Post Company.
Source:The Washington Post Company.
Research and Markets: Latest Report Forecasts That the Number of HSPA/LTE Mobile Broadband Subscriptions in EU23+2 Will Reach 48.9 Million by 2013
The European mobile broadband market is growing exponentially with demand fuelled by declining prices and improving performance. Berg Insight forecasts that the number of HSPA/LTE mobile broadband subscriptions in EU23+2 will reach 48.9 million by 2013. Get up to date with the latest developments in this 120 page report in Berg Insight's VAS Research Series.
This report will allow you to:
- Understand the dynamics of the European mobile broadband market.
- Learn about the mobile broadband strategies of leading telecom operator groups.
- Evaluate the impact of HSPA+ and LTE technology in the mobile broadband market.
- Identify the key success factors for launching HSPA broadband on the consumer market.
- Anticipate the timing for mass-market availability of embedded HSPA/LTE modems in notebook PCs.
- Profit from valuable insights about the most successful business and technology propositions on the market.
This report answers the following questions:
- What are the key drivers behind the adoption of mobile broadband in Europe?
- Which markets have the highest penetration rates and which are lagging behind?
- What are the critical success factors needed to gain mass-market traction for mobile broadband?
- Who are the leading global providers of mobile broadband terminal devices?
- What will be the future role of wireless chipset suppliers in the value chain?
- When will embedded mobile network connectivity become a standard feature in mass-market notebook PCs?
- How is fixed-mobile convergence and telecom service bundling going to affect the mobile broadband market?
- What impact will HSPA+ and LTE have on the mobile broadband market?
The European mobile broadband market continues to grow exponentially, with demand fuelled by declining prices and improving performance. Berg Insight estimates that operator revenues from mobile broadband services EU23+2 reached € 2.1 billion in 2007. Meanwhile the fixed broadband market was estimated to have generated € 29.1 billion in revenues with the 100.2 million connections at the end of 2007. Until 2013, the mobile broadband market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 21.7 percent to reach € 6.8 billion. While the expected high demand from the PC-industry will lead to higher shipment volumes for embedded HSPA/LTE modules, the vast majority of new subscribers will only be occasional users generating lower network ARPU. Furthermore, multi-play propositions bundling mobile broadband with other services are likely to become prevalent.
Mobile broadband terminals are available in different forms and shapes. Four main types have emerged to satisfy different needs, PC-cards, USB-modems, embedded modules and gateways. The first phase in the development of mobile broadband was dominated by PCcards. PC-cards first emerged for WLAN access and were later adopted for mobile broadband. Huawei commercially introduced the USB modem in 2006 and the product turned out to be what most customers were looking for. In 2007 USB-modems became the dominant device on the expense of PC-cards, and all operators in Western and Central Europe offer the device with their mobile broadband proposals. Embedded modules are developed to enable integration in notebooks and other mobile devices. This type of module is becoming increasingly popular and all large notebook vendors offer models with integrated mobile broadband modules. According to the wireless industry association GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association) there were 103 notebooks with integrated HSPA in Q1-2008, compared to 43 models one year earlier.
Operators can choose from three different business models for mobile broadband; postpaid subscriptions, prepaid subscriptions and bundling with other telecom services. Postpaid contracts constitute a vast majority of the total subscriptions in Europe, whereas the prepaid model has had little impact so far. Nevertheless the number of prepaid options has increased significantly. Bundles have attracted little attention so far and only a handful operators offer such deals. Mobile broadband services have several implications related to pricing, international roaming and terms of use. Fair use policies must somehow be implemented to ensure network availability and pricing must be transparent, as well as predictable to the subscribers. International roaming is still largely hindered by prohibitive pricing, making services utterly unattractive to use when abroad.
Virtually all licensed 3G operators in Europe have started to deploy HSPA. By mid-2008, HSPA networks supporting data rates up to 7.2 Mbps were commercially available in most EU countries. During the second half of 2008, the first 14.4 Mbps networks will become operational and for 2009 there are also plans to introduce even faster networks. Coverage however remains quite limited on most markets, with 3G networks largely being confined to population centres and high-speed HSPA being limited to certain hotspots. Nevertheless, the levels of adoption of mobile broadband in other regions in Europe vary significantly. In Austria and Portugal, 3G networks account for about one in four broadband connections. Italy, Sweden and Ireland have around 15 percent mobile broadband connections; Germany, Spain and the UK in the range of 5–7 percent; while less developed markets such as France have only a few percent. Most Eastern European countries have relatively high shares as well, even if overall broadband penetration rates tend to be significantly lower than in Western Europe.
Key Topics Covered:
Executive summary
1 Market environment
2 Evolved 3G network technology
3 Mobile broadband device vendors
4 Notebook PC integration
5 Operator strategies for mobile broadband
6 Market forecasts and trends
7 Market profiles: Western Europe and South Africa
Glossary
Index
List of Figures
Companies Mentioned:
- Acer
- AnyDATA
- ASUS
- BandRich
- Dell
- Deutsche Telekom
- Dialogue
- Ericsson
- France Telecom
- Fujitsu Siemens
- G Systems
- Hewlett Packard
- Huawei
- KPN Group
- Lenovo
- Novatel Wireless
- Onda Communications
- Option
- Panasonic
- Qualcomm
- Samsung Electronics
- Sierra Wireless
- Sony
- Telecom Italia
- Telefónica Group
- Telekom Austria
- TeliaSonera
- Teltonika
- Toshiba
- Vodafone Group
- ZTE
For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/e685b5/hspa_broadband_eur.
Source:Hearst newspaper.
This report will allow you to:
- Understand the dynamics of the European mobile broadband market.
- Learn about the mobile broadband strategies of leading telecom operator groups.
- Evaluate the impact of HSPA+ and LTE technology in the mobile broadband market.
- Identify the key success factors for launching HSPA broadband on the consumer market.
- Anticipate the timing for mass-market availability of embedded HSPA/LTE modems in notebook PCs.
- Profit from valuable insights about the most successful business and technology propositions on the market.
This report answers the following questions:
- What are the key drivers behind the adoption of mobile broadband in Europe?
- Which markets have the highest penetration rates and which are lagging behind?
- What are the critical success factors needed to gain mass-market traction for mobile broadband?
- Who are the leading global providers of mobile broadband terminal devices?
- What will be the future role of wireless chipset suppliers in the value chain?
- When will embedded mobile network connectivity become a standard feature in mass-market notebook PCs?
- How is fixed-mobile convergence and telecom service bundling going to affect the mobile broadband market?
- What impact will HSPA+ and LTE have on the mobile broadband market?
The European mobile broadband market continues to grow exponentially, with demand fuelled by declining prices and improving performance. Berg Insight estimates that operator revenues from mobile broadband services EU23+2 reached € 2.1 billion in 2007. Meanwhile the fixed broadband market was estimated to have generated € 29.1 billion in revenues with the 100.2 million connections at the end of 2007. Until 2013, the mobile broadband market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 21.7 percent to reach € 6.8 billion. While the expected high demand from the PC-industry will lead to higher shipment volumes for embedded HSPA/LTE modules, the vast majority of new subscribers will only be occasional users generating lower network ARPU. Furthermore, multi-play propositions bundling mobile broadband with other services are likely to become prevalent.
Mobile broadband terminals are available in different forms and shapes. Four main types have emerged to satisfy different needs, PC-cards, USB-modems, embedded modules and gateways. The first phase in the development of mobile broadband was dominated by PCcards. PC-cards first emerged for WLAN access and were later adopted for mobile broadband. Huawei commercially introduced the USB modem in 2006 and the product turned out to be what most customers were looking for. In 2007 USB-modems became the dominant device on the expense of PC-cards, and all operators in Western and Central Europe offer the device with their mobile broadband proposals. Embedded modules are developed to enable integration in notebooks and other mobile devices. This type of module is becoming increasingly popular and all large notebook vendors offer models with integrated mobile broadband modules. According to the wireless industry association GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association) there were 103 notebooks with integrated HSPA in Q1-2008, compared to 43 models one year earlier.
Operators can choose from three different business models for mobile broadband; postpaid subscriptions, prepaid subscriptions and bundling with other telecom services. Postpaid contracts constitute a vast majority of the total subscriptions in Europe, whereas the prepaid model has had little impact so far. Nevertheless the number of prepaid options has increased significantly. Bundles have attracted little attention so far and only a handful operators offer such deals. Mobile broadband services have several implications related to pricing, international roaming and terms of use. Fair use policies must somehow be implemented to ensure network availability and pricing must be transparent, as well as predictable to the subscribers. International roaming is still largely hindered by prohibitive pricing, making services utterly unattractive to use when abroad.
Virtually all licensed 3G operators in Europe have started to deploy HSPA. By mid-2008, HSPA networks supporting data rates up to 7.2 Mbps were commercially available in most EU countries. During the second half of 2008, the first 14.4 Mbps networks will become operational and for 2009 there are also plans to introduce even faster networks. Coverage however remains quite limited on most markets, with 3G networks largely being confined to population centres and high-speed HSPA being limited to certain hotspots. Nevertheless, the levels of adoption of mobile broadband in other regions in Europe vary significantly. In Austria and Portugal, 3G networks account for about one in four broadband connections. Italy, Sweden and Ireland have around 15 percent mobile broadband connections; Germany, Spain and the UK in the range of 5–7 percent; while less developed markets such as France have only a few percent. Most Eastern European countries have relatively high shares as well, even if overall broadband penetration rates tend to be significantly lower than in Western Europe.
Key Topics Covered:
Executive summary
1 Market environment
2 Evolved 3G network technology
3 Mobile broadband device vendors
4 Notebook PC integration
5 Operator strategies for mobile broadband
6 Market forecasts and trends
7 Market profiles: Western Europe and South Africa
Glossary
Index
List of Figures
Companies Mentioned:
- Acer
- AnyDATA
- ASUS
- BandRich
- Dell
- Deutsche Telekom
- Dialogue
- Ericsson
- France Telecom
- Fujitsu Siemens
- G Systems
- Hewlett Packard
- Huawei
- KPN Group
- Lenovo
- Novatel Wireless
- Onda Communications
- Option
- Panasonic
- Qualcomm
- Samsung Electronics
- Sierra Wireless
- Sony
- Telecom Italia
- Telefónica Group
- Telekom Austria
- TeliaSonera
- Teltonika
- Toshiba
- Vodafone Group
- ZTE
For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/e685b5/hspa_broadband_eur.
Source:Hearst newspaper.
Nortel Networks, Israel's Alvarion team up to push wireless access delivery
TORONTO: Nortel Networks Corp., the Canadian telecommunications equipment company, has agreed to team up with the Israeli technology provider Alvarion Ltd. to deliver long-range wireless access to customers.
The financial terms of the arrangement announced Wednesday were not disclosed.
The collaboration will involve the Tel Aviv-based company's radio access network capabilities and Nortel's network gear and services.
Nortel said it is focusing its main wireless research-and-development resources on a fourth-generation broadband technology called LTE and wireless applications, leaving WiMAX development to Alvarion.
Long-term evolution, or LTE, technology enables faster Web browsing and downloads over mobile phones and other wireless devices. It involves a wireless broadband Internet system with voice and other services.
WiMax, which stands for Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access, is a technology that provides wireless data over long distances. Nortel said it will contribute resources, expertise and funding to Alvarion's WiMax development.
"The collaboration between Nortel and Alvarion will allow both companies to deliver on these needs quickly and efficiently with a world-class WiMAX solution that is based on the best technology from each company," said Richard Lowe, head of Nortel's carrier networks division.
The agreement covers resale by Nortel of Alvarion WiMAX access products.
"This enables Nortel to achieve faster time to market with WiMAX at a lower cost, while accelerating LTE development to meet a demand that is emerging faster than the industry originally predicted," the Toronto-based company said.
Nortel, meeting with investors Wednesday, reaffirmed its outlook for this year, predicting revenue growth "in the low single digits" with a gross profit margin of about 43 percent of revenue.
Source:the International Herald Tribune
The financial terms of the arrangement announced Wednesday were not disclosed.
The collaboration will involve the Tel Aviv-based company's radio access network capabilities and Nortel's network gear and services.
Nortel said it is focusing its main wireless research-and-development resources on a fourth-generation broadband technology called LTE and wireless applications, leaving WiMAX development to Alvarion.
Long-term evolution, or LTE, technology enables faster Web browsing and downloads over mobile phones and other wireless devices. It involves a wireless broadband Internet system with voice and other services.
WiMax, which stands for Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access, is a technology that provides wireless data over long distances. Nortel said it will contribute resources, expertise and funding to Alvarion's WiMax development.
"The collaboration between Nortel and Alvarion will allow both companies to deliver on these needs quickly and efficiently with a world-class WiMAX solution that is based on the best technology from each company," said Richard Lowe, head of Nortel's carrier networks division.
The agreement covers resale by Nortel of Alvarion WiMAX access products.
"This enables Nortel to achieve faster time to market with WiMAX at a lower cost, while accelerating LTE development to meet a demand that is emerging faster than the industry originally predicted," the Toronto-based company said.
Nortel, meeting with investors Wednesday, reaffirmed its outlook for this year, predicting revenue growth "in the low single digits" with a gross profit margin of about 43 percent of revenue.
Source:the International Herald Tribune
Nortel Accelerates 4G Strategy to Bring Both WiMAX and LTE to Market Faster
Product Development Aligned to Meet Early Demand for Wireless Broadband
TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 06/11/08 -- Nortel(1) (TSX:NT)(NT) is aligning its 4G wireless broadband strategy to address early market opportunities that are emerging for WiMAX and LTE. As part of this strategy, Nortel is focusing its main wireless R&D resources on 4G LTE and wireless applications, with WiMAX development re-aligning around the strategic agreement announced today with Alvarion.
This enables Nortel to achieve faster time-to-market with WiMAX, at a lower cost, while accelerating LTE development to meet a demand that is emerging faster than the industry originally predicted.
"The increasing demand for mobile data with the advent of USB dongles, embedded laptops, and smartphones built on the iPhone model is driving traffic far faster than operators had anticipated," said Dr. Phil Marshall, vice president, Yankee Group. "Operators have realized that they need to get to 4G faster than originally anticipated. Major players such as China Mobile, NTT DoCoMo and Verizon have announced aggressive plans to roll out LTE, which we believe is the tip of the iceberg. The WiMAX market also continues to be very dynamic, with the underserved broadband markets and disruptive wireless operators in mature markets rapidly emerging as key market segments for that technology."
"Nortel is targeting its 4G portfolio to capitalize on the rapidly growing market opportunities associated with wireless broadband - and to help operators meet these needs quickly," said Richard Lowe, president, Carrier Networks, Nortel. "WiMAX will provide fast, cost-effective coverage and mobile broadband capabilities for early movers in the wireless broadband market. LTE will provide the high-speed, high-capacity mobile broadband network evolution sought by many established network operators, allowing them to offer not only faster connections but also an enriched user experience that includes real-time services such as mobile TV, web services, mobile advertising, and carrier-hosted services for businesses."
"Both WiMAX and LTE represent game-changing opportunities for Nortel because they require advances in network speed and capacity that Nortel knows how to deliver," continued Lowe.
The Nortel and Alvarion strategic agreement will form a complete, end-to-end WiMAX solution for each company's customers around the world, combining Alvarion's WiMAX access platform with Nortel's strength in all-IP network core technologies, backhaul, developing applications for carriers, such as VoIP and unified communications, and end-to-end lifecycle support through Nortel Global Services for WiMAX.
Nortel has appointed Scott Wickware as the general manager of WiMAX to drive Nortel's contributions to this strategic collaboration, including integration of these applications which will allow users to take advantage of the pervasive bandwidth offered by WiMAX while providing a simple communications experience.
"As the level of Hyperconnectivity increases around the world, more and more connected devices are driving increased traffic on wireless networks and users expect mobile communications to offer the same speed and capabilities as wireline connections," said Wickware. "The Nortel and Alvarion joint WiMAX solution will make business simple for WiMAX operators by providing a solution that recognizes and delivers on today's market needs for fast broadband coverage that is cost-effective and simple to deploy, while evolving to meet the ever-increasing demands for mobile connectivity."
About Nortel
Nortel is a recognized leader in delivering communications capabilities that make the promise of Business Made Simple a reality for our customers. Our next-generation technologies, for both service provider and enterprise networks, support multimedia and business-critical applications. Nortel's technologies are designed to help eliminate today's barriers to efficiency, speed and performance by simplifying networks and connecting people to the information they need, when they need it. Nortel does business in more than 150 countries around the world. For more information, visit Nortel on the Web at www.nortel.com. For the latest Nortel news, visit www.nortel.com/news.
Certain statements in this press release may contain words such as "could", "expects", "may", "anticipates", "believes", "intends", "estimates", "targets", "envisions", "seeks" and other similar language and are considered forward-looking statements or information under applicable securities legislation. These statements are based on Nortel's current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about the operating environment, economies and markets in which Nortel operates. These statements are subject to important assumptions, risks and uncertainties, which are difficult to predict and the actual outcome may be materially different. The assumptions, although considered reasonable by Nortel at the date of this press release, may prove to be inaccurate and consequently Nortel's actual results could differ materially from its expectations set out in this press release.
Further, actual results or events could differ materially from those contemplated in forward-looking statements as a result of the following (i) risks and uncertainties relating to Nortel's business including: significant competition, competitive pricing practice, cautious capital spending by customers as a result of factors including current economic uncertainties, industry consolidation, rapidly changing technologies, evolving industry standards, frequent new product introductions and short product life cycles, and other trends and industry characteristics affecting the telecommunications industry; any material, adverse affects on Nortel's performance if its expectations regarding market demand for particular products prove to be wrong; the sufficiency of recently announced restructuring actions; any negative developments associated with Nortel's suppliers and contract manufacturing agreements including our reliance on certain suppliers for key optical networking solutions components; potential penalties, damages or cancelled customer contracts from failure to meet delivery and installation deadlines and any defects or errors in Nortel's current or planned products; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; potential higher operational and financial risks associated with Nortel's efforts to expand internationally; potential additional valuation allowances for all or a portion of Nortel's deferred tax assets if market conditions deteriorate or future results of operations are less than expected; a failure to protect Nortel's intellectual property rights, or any adverse judgments or settlements arising out of disputes regarding intellectual property; any negative effect of a failure to maintain integrity of Nortel's information systems; changes in regulation of the telecommunications industry or other aspects of the industry; any failure to successfully operate or integrate strategic acquisitions, or failure to consummate or succeed with strategic alliances; Nortel's potential inability to attract or retain the personnel necessary to achieve its business objectives or to maintain an effective risk management strategy; (ii) risks and uncertainties relating to Nortel's liquidity, financing arrangements and capital including: any inability of Nortel to manage cash flow fluctuations to fund working capital requirements or achieve its business objectives in a timely manner or obtain additional sources of funding; high levels of debt, limitations on Nortel capitalizing on business opportunities because of senior notes covenants, or on obtaining additional secured debt pursuant to the provisions of indentures governing certain of Nortel's public debt issues; Nortel's below investment grade credit rating; any increase of restricted cash requirements for Nortel if it is unable to secure alternative support for obligations arising from certain normal course business activities, or any inability of Nortel's subsidiaries to provide it with sufficient funding; any negative effect to Nortel of the need to make larger defined benefit plans contributions in the future or exposure to customer credit risks or inability of customers to fulfill payment obligations under customer financing arrangements; or any negative impact on Nortel's ability to make future acquisitions, raise capital, issue debt and retain employees arising from stock price volatility and any declines in the market price of Nortel's publicly traded securities; and (iii) risks and uncertainties relating to Nortel's prior restatements and related matters including: any negative impact on Nortel and NNL of such restatements; legal judgments, fines, penalties or settlements related to the ongoing criminal investigations of Nortel in the U.S.and Canada; the significant dilution of Nortel's existing equity positions resulting from the approval of its class action settlement; or any significant pending or future civil litigation actions not encompassed by Nortel's class action settlement.
For additional information with respect to certain of these and other factors, see Nortel's Annual Report on Form10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other securities filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Unless otherwise required by applicable securities laws, Nortel disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
(1)Nortel, the Nortel logo and the Globemark are trademarks of Nortel Networks.
Source:(chron.com)
TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 06/11/08 -- Nortel(1) (TSX:NT)(NT) is aligning its 4G wireless broadband strategy to address early market opportunities that are emerging for WiMAX and LTE. As part of this strategy, Nortel is focusing its main wireless R&D resources on 4G LTE and wireless applications, with WiMAX development re-aligning around the strategic agreement announced today with Alvarion.
This enables Nortel to achieve faster time-to-market with WiMAX, at a lower cost, while accelerating LTE development to meet a demand that is emerging faster than the industry originally predicted.
"The increasing demand for mobile data with the advent of USB dongles, embedded laptops, and smartphones built on the iPhone model is driving traffic far faster than operators had anticipated," said Dr. Phil Marshall, vice president, Yankee Group. "Operators have realized that they need to get to 4G faster than originally anticipated. Major players such as China Mobile, NTT DoCoMo and Verizon have announced aggressive plans to roll out LTE, which we believe is the tip of the iceberg. The WiMAX market also continues to be very dynamic, with the underserved broadband markets and disruptive wireless operators in mature markets rapidly emerging as key market segments for that technology."
"Nortel is targeting its 4G portfolio to capitalize on the rapidly growing market opportunities associated with wireless broadband - and to help operators meet these needs quickly," said Richard Lowe, president, Carrier Networks, Nortel. "WiMAX will provide fast, cost-effective coverage and mobile broadband capabilities for early movers in the wireless broadband market. LTE will provide the high-speed, high-capacity mobile broadband network evolution sought by many established network operators, allowing them to offer not only faster connections but also an enriched user experience that includes real-time services such as mobile TV, web services, mobile advertising, and carrier-hosted services for businesses."
"Both WiMAX and LTE represent game-changing opportunities for Nortel because they require advances in network speed and capacity that Nortel knows how to deliver," continued Lowe.
The Nortel and Alvarion strategic agreement will form a complete, end-to-end WiMAX solution for each company's customers around the world, combining Alvarion's WiMAX access platform with Nortel's strength in all-IP network core technologies, backhaul, developing applications for carriers, such as VoIP and unified communications, and end-to-end lifecycle support through Nortel Global Services for WiMAX.
Nortel has appointed Scott Wickware as the general manager of WiMAX to drive Nortel's contributions to this strategic collaboration, including integration of these applications which will allow users to take advantage of the pervasive bandwidth offered by WiMAX while providing a simple communications experience.
"As the level of Hyperconnectivity increases around the world, more and more connected devices are driving increased traffic on wireless networks and users expect mobile communications to offer the same speed and capabilities as wireline connections," said Wickware. "The Nortel and Alvarion joint WiMAX solution will make business simple for WiMAX operators by providing a solution that recognizes and delivers on today's market needs for fast broadband coverage that is cost-effective and simple to deploy, while evolving to meet the ever-increasing demands for mobile connectivity."
About Nortel
Nortel is a recognized leader in delivering communications capabilities that make the promise of Business Made Simple a reality for our customers. Our next-generation technologies, for both service provider and enterprise networks, support multimedia and business-critical applications. Nortel's technologies are designed to help eliminate today's barriers to efficiency, speed and performance by simplifying networks and connecting people to the information they need, when they need it. Nortel does business in more than 150 countries around the world. For more information, visit Nortel on the Web at www.nortel.com. For the latest Nortel news, visit www.nortel.com/news.
Certain statements in this press release may contain words such as "could", "expects", "may", "anticipates", "believes", "intends", "estimates", "targets", "envisions", "seeks" and other similar language and are considered forward-looking statements or information under applicable securities legislation. These statements are based on Nortel's current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about the operating environment, economies and markets in which Nortel operates. These statements are subject to important assumptions, risks and uncertainties, which are difficult to predict and the actual outcome may be materially different. The assumptions, although considered reasonable by Nortel at the date of this press release, may prove to be inaccurate and consequently Nortel's actual results could differ materially from its expectations set out in this press release.
Further, actual results or events could differ materially from those contemplated in forward-looking statements as a result of the following (i) risks and uncertainties relating to Nortel's business including: significant competition, competitive pricing practice, cautious capital spending by customers as a result of factors including current economic uncertainties, industry consolidation, rapidly changing technologies, evolving industry standards, frequent new product introductions and short product life cycles, and other trends and industry characteristics affecting the telecommunications industry; any material, adverse affects on Nortel's performance if its expectations regarding market demand for particular products prove to be wrong; the sufficiency of recently announced restructuring actions; any negative developments associated with Nortel's suppliers and contract manufacturing agreements including our reliance on certain suppliers for key optical networking solutions components; potential penalties, damages or cancelled customer contracts from failure to meet delivery and installation deadlines and any defects or errors in Nortel's current or planned products; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; potential higher operational and financial risks associated with Nortel's efforts to expand internationally; potential additional valuation allowances for all or a portion of Nortel's deferred tax assets if market conditions deteriorate or future results of operations are less than expected; a failure to protect Nortel's intellectual property rights, or any adverse judgments or settlements arising out of disputes regarding intellectual property; any negative effect of a failure to maintain integrity of Nortel's information systems; changes in regulation of the telecommunications industry or other aspects of the industry; any failure to successfully operate or integrate strategic acquisitions, or failure to consummate or succeed with strategic alliances; Nortel's potential inability to attract or retain the personnel necessary to achieve its business objectives or to maintain an effective risk management strategy; (ii) risks and uncertainties relating to Nortel's liquidity, financing arrangements and capital including: any inability of Nortel to manage cash flow fluctuations to fund working capital requirements or achieve its business objectives in a timely manner or obtain additional sources of funding; high levels of debt, limitations on Nortel capitalizing on business opportunities because of senior notes covenants, or on obtaining additional secured debt pursuant to the provisions of indentures governing certain of Nortel's public debt issues; Nortel's below investment grade credit rating; any increase of restricted cash requirements for Nortel if it is unable to secure alternative support for obligations arising from certain normal course business activities, or any inability of Nortel's subsidiaries to provide it with sufficient funding; any negative effect to Nortel of the need to make larger defined benefit plans contributions in the future or exposure to customer credit risks or inability of customers to fulfill payment obligations under customer financing arrangements; or any negative impact on Nortel's ability to make future acquisitions, raise capital, issue debt and retain employees arising from stock price volatility and any declines in the market price of Nortel's publicly traded securities; and (iii) risks and uncertainties relating to Nortel's prior restatements and related matters including: any negative impact on Nortel and NNL of such restatements; legal judgments, fines, penalties or settlements related to the ongoing criminal investigations of Nortel in the U.S.and Canada; the significant dilution of Nortel's existing equity positions resulting from the approval of its class action settlement; or any significant pending or future civil litigation actions not encompassed by Nortel's class action settlement.
For additional information with respect to certain of these and other factors, see Nortel's Annual Report on Form10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other securities filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Unless otherwise required by applicable securities laws, Nortel disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Motorola to Include Recently Auctioned LTE Spectrum Bands in First Commercial Product Release
Operators are tapping into 700MHz, 2.6GHz and re-farmed spectrum bands to meet demand for mobile broadband networks to deliver media mobility
ARLINGTON HTS., Ill., June 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Motorola, Inc. (NYSE = MOT) today announced that its first commercial release of Long-Term Evolution (LTE) solutions next year will include products for the 700MHz and 2.6GHz spectrum bands to help operators increase coverage and capacity of their networks as they strive to meet the growing demand for mobile broadband services.
Both the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and government regulatory bodies around the world are recognizing the need for more spectrum to support the arrival of wireless broadband technologies. Motorola intends to meet the needs of its network operator customers by incorporating both current and new frequency bands being considered for LTE into its product roadmap. The timing for commercialization of products in specific frequency demands will be based upon a combination of general 4G spectrum licensing trends globally as well as individual customer demands.
"We believe deploying LTE in the 700 MHz band is mandatory to meet the needs of wireless carriers in the U.S. market as well as a number of other countries globally," said Darren McQueen, Motorola vice president, Wireless Broadband Access Technologies. "In addition, there is a clear demand for LTE in 2.6GHz spectrum band to meet the needs of GSM carriers that have already secured the spectrum in the global market."
Motorola also announced that its LTE solution will support the future LTE Time Division Duplex (TDD) variant to meet the need of operators with a TDD spectrum holding. "Leveraging our WiMAX TDD infrastructure, we have designed a common LTE platform that is capable of both LTE Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) and TDD, offering global operators the simplicity and economies of scale across markets," McQueen said.
Motorola is engaged in LTE trials with operators in North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region. The knowledge gained from these LTE trials, coupled with Motorola's expertise in OFDM and experience as a leading vendor in deploying and managing WiMAX networks, will contribute greatly to the development and maturity of Motorola's LTE solutions portfolio.
Motorola's LTE base station solution is comprised of its common platform site controller unit that will be shared between WiMAX 802.16e and LTE plus a variety of radio head solutions to meet specific customer requirements. The portfolio includes frame based-mounted radios, remote radio heads and tower top radios to support a wide variety of LTE deployment scenarios across newly available spectrum as well as existing GSM, UMTS and CDMA spectrum. Motorola's flexible eNode B architecture allows many spectrum bands to be supported with limited development investment.
For more details about Motorola's LTE solutions please visit: http://www.motorola.com/lte and http://www.motorola.com/experiencelte
About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications. The company develops technologies, products and services that make mobile experiences possible. Our portfolio includes communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility solutions, digital set-tops, cable modems, mobile devices and Bluetooth accessories. Motorola is committed to delivering next generation communication solutions to people, businesses and governments. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $36.6 billion in 2007. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit http://www.motorola.com.
MOTOROLA and the stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. (C) Motorola, Inc. 2008. All rights reserved.
source: Motorola, Inc.
ARLINGTON HTS., Ill., June 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Motorola, Inc. (NYSE = MOT) today announced that its first commercial release of Long-Term Evolution (LTE) solutions next year will include products for the 700MHz and 2.6GHz spectrum bands to help operators increase coverage and capacity of their networks as they strive to meet the growing demand for mobile broadband services.
Both the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and government regulatory bodies around the world are recognizing the need for more spectrum to support the arrival of wireless broadband technologies. Motorola intends to meet the needs of its network operator customers by incorporating both current and new frequency bands being considered for LTE into its product roadmap. The timing for commercialization of products in specific frequency demands will be based upon a combination of general 4G spectrum licensing trends globally as well as individual customer demands.
"We believe deploying LTE in the 700 MHz band is mandatory to meet the needs of wireless carriers in the U.S. market as well as a number of other countries globally," said Darren McQueen, Motorola vice president, Wireless Broadband Access Technologies. "In addition, there is a clear demand for LTE in 2.6GHz spectrum band to meet the needs of GSM carriers that have already secured the spectrum in the global market."
Motorola also announced that its LTE solution will support the future LTE Time Division Duplex (TDD) variant to meet the need of operators with a TDD spectrum holding. "Leveraging our WiMAX TDD infrastructure, we have designed a common LTE platform that is capable of both LTE Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) and TDD, offering global operators the simplicity and economies of scale across markets," McQueen said.
Motorola is engaged in LTE trials with operators in North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region. The knowledge gained from these LTE trials, coupled with Motorola's expertise in OFDM and experience as a leading vendor in deploying and managing WiMAX networks, will contribute greatly to the development and maturity of Motorola's LTE solutions portfolio.
Motorola's LTE base station solution is comprised of its common platform site controller unit that will be shared between WiMAX 802.16e and LTE plus a variety of radio head solutions to meet specific customer requirements. The portfolio includes frame based-mounted radios, remote radio heads and tower top radios to support a wide variety of LTE deployment scenarios across newly available spectrum as well as existing GSM, UMTS and CDMA spectrum. Motorola's flexible eNode B architecture allows many spectrum bands to be supported with limited development investment.
For more details about Motorola's LTE solutions please visit: http://www.motorola.com/lte and http://www.motorola.com/experiencelte
About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications. The company develops technologies, products and services that make mobile experiences possible. Our portfolio includes communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility solutions, digital set-tops, cable modems, mobile devices and Bluetooth accessories. Motorola is committed to delivering next generation communication solutions to people, businesses and governments. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $36.6 billion in 2007. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit http://www.motorola.com.
MOTOROLA and the stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. (C) Motorola, Inc. 2008. All rights reserved.
source: Motorola, Inc.
CCID Consulting: LTE Is Not Only Evolution
BEIJING, May 12 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- CCID Consulting, China's leading research, consulting and IT outsourcing service provider, and the first Chinese consulting firm listed in Hong Kong (Hong Kong Stock Exchange: HK08235), recently released its article on LTE.
In Feb. 2008, Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology once again became the focus of the World Mobile Congress in Barcelona. International carriers, equipment manufacturers, communications test manufacturers declared to support LTE, and provide relevant LTE test service solutions. LTE is the evolution of 3G, and it improves and strengthens 3G air access technology, which adopts OFDM and MIMO as its unique standard of wireless network evolution. It could provide 100 Mbit/s and 50 Mbit/s peak rates under 20MHz spectral bandwidth, which improves district edge users' performances, improves district capacity and reduces system delay.
However, as a new mobile communications technical standard, LTE is not only a technical evolution, but also a standard with a great market. LTE's development is many manufacturers' game; meanwhile, it is also the progress of technical convergence.
LTE vs. WiMAX
Mobile wireless technology has three approaches to development. First of all, it evolves from HSPA into HSPA+, and finally into LTE. The advanced edition of TD-SCDMA, which is based on TDD, is called TD-LTE. The second approach is that CDMA2000 develops along EV-DO Rev.0/Rev.A/Rev.B, changes into UMB in the end. The third approach is WiMAX with a length of 802.16m. Among the above approaches, LTE has won the most upholders with WiMAX following.
Ericsson is one of the main supporters of WCDMA. Qualcomm has an overwhelming majority of knowledge property rights and it has become the biggest promoter of CDMA2000. The main adherents of TD-SCDMA include Datang and ZTE. While Intel, Samsung as well as Nortel support WiMAX.
In the International Communications Exhibition, China, 2007, Rohde-Schwarz released the first LTE RF testing solution. TI planed to push out IP network based LTE equipments to enhance the process of bringing 3G equipment to market. Agilent released its leading 3GPP LTE testing solutions in the Global Mobile Communication Conference, and announced plans to join the LTE/SAE experiment alliance in March 2008. Agilent was the only company to provide LTE interoperation testing and field testing, including testing from radio interfaces in physical layers to protocol layers and networks. Agilent testing solution pushed further forward the commercialization process of LTE technology. Yokogawa also traced the development of LTE technology and actively focused on instrument developing. Anritsu released LTE based testing solutions recently.
Domestic testing and measuring manufactures paid more attention on LTE as well, having an optimistic attitude to the LTE testing market. Domestic carriers and equipment manufactures such as China Mobile, Huawei and ZTE have planed LTE R&D programs. National correlation departments were thinking and planning the merging of TD-SCDMA and LTE technology. Domestic testing instrument manufactures should seize the chance of LTE and increase the investment on LTE testing solutions. The technology gap could be made up through cooperation, while delays in strategies and planning would bring irrecoverable losses to domestic testing instrument manufactures.
CCID Consulting believes that LTE will develop quickly in the future five years, benefiting from the support of carriers, equipment manufactures and testing instrument manufactures, although WiMAX owns first-mover advantage. The development of LTE is not only a technology evolution, but also a game among manufactures and related standards during the competition in global mobile communication market.
About CCID Consulting
CCID Consulting Co., Ltd (hereinafter known as CCID Consulting), the first Chinese consulting firm listed in the Growth Enterprise Market of the Stock Exchange (GEM) of Hong Kong (stock code: HK08235), is directly affiliate to China Center for Information Industry Development (hereinafter known as CCID Group). Headquartered in Beijing, CCID Consulting has so far set up branch offices in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Wuhan and Chengdu, with over 300 professional consultants after many years of development. The company's business scope has covered over 200 large and medium-sized cities in China.
Based on the major competitiveness of the powerful the industrial resources, information technology and data channels, CCID Consulting provides customers with public policy establishment, industry competitiveness upgrade, development strategy and planning, marketing strategy and research, HR management, IT programming and management. Her customers range from industrial users in electronics, telecommunications, energy, finance, automobile, to government departments at all levels and diversified industrial parks. CCID Consulting commits herself to become the No.1 advisor for enterprise management, the No.1 consultancy for government decision and the No.1 brand for informatization consulting.
source: CCID Consulting Co., Ltd.
In Feb. 2008, Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology once again became the focus of the World Mobile Congress in Barcelona. International carriers, equipment manufacturers, communications test manufacturers declared to support LTE, and provide relevant LTE test service solutions. LTE is the evolution of 3G, and it improves and strengthens 3G air access technology, which adopts OFDM and MIMO as its unique standard of wireless network evolution. It could provide 100 Mbit/s and 50 Mbit/s peak rates under 20MHz spectral bandwidth, which improves district edge users' performances, improves district capacity and reduces system delay.
However, as a new mobile communications technical standard, LTE is not only a technical evolution, but also a standard with a great market. LTE's development is many manufacturers' game; meanwhile, it is also the progress of technical convergence.
LTE vs. WiMAX
Mobile wireless technology has three approaches to development. First of all, it evolves from HSPA into HSPA+, and finally into LTE. The advanced edition of TD-SCDMA, which is based on TDD, is called TD-LTE. The second approach is that CDMA2000 develops along EV-DO Rev.0/Rev.A/Rev.B, changes into UMB in the end. The third approach is WiMAX with a length of 802.16m. Among the above approaches, LTE has won the most upholders with WiMAX following.
Ericsson is one of the main supporters of WCDMA. Qualcomm has an overwhelming majority of knowledge property rights and it has become the biggest promoter of CDMA2000. The main adherents of TD-SCDMA include Datang and ZTE. While Intel, Samsung as well as Nortel support WiMAX.
In the International Communications Exhibition, China, 2007, Rohde-Schwarz released the first LTE RF testing solution. TI planed to push out IP network based LTE equipments to enhance the process of bringing 3G equipment to market. Agilent released its leading 3GPP LTE testing solutions in the Global Mobile Communication Conference, and announced plans to join the LTE/SAE experiment alliance in March 2008. Agilent was the only company to provide LTE interoperation testing and field testing, including testing from radio interfaces in physical layers to protocol layers and networks. Agilent testing solution pushed further forward the commercialization process of LTE technology. Yokogawa also traced the development of LTE technology and actively focused on instrument developing. Anritsu released LTE based testing solutions recently.
Domestic testing and measuring manufactures paid more attention on LTE as well, having an optimistic attitude to the LTE testing market. Domestic carriers and equipment manufactures such as China Mobile, Huawei and ZTE have planed LTE R&D programs. National correlation departments were thinking and planning the merging of TD-SCDMA and LTE technology. Domestic testing instrument manufactures should seize the chance of LTE and increase the investment on LTE testing solutions. The technology gap could be made up through cooperation, while delays in strategies and planning would bring irrecoverable losses to domestic testing instrument manufactures.
CCID Consulting believes that LTE will develop quickly in the future five years, benefiting from the support of carriers, equipment manufactures and testing instrument manufactures, although WiMAX owns first-mover advantage. The development of LTE is not only a technology evolution, but also a game among manufactures and related standards during the competition in global mobile communication market.
About CCID Consulting
CCID Consulting Co., Ltd (hereinafter known as CCID Consulting), the first Chinese consulting firm listed in the Growth Enterprise Market of the Stock Exchange (GEM) of Hong Kong (stock code: HK08235), is directly affiliate to China Center for Information Industry Development (hereinafter known as CCID Group). Headquartered in Beijing, CCID Consulting has so far set up branch offices in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Wuhan and Chengdu, with over 300 professional consultants after many years of development. The company's business scope has covered over 200 large and medium-sized cities in China.
Based on the major competitiveness of the powerful the industrial resources, information technology and data channels, CCID Consulting provides customers with public policy establishment, industry competitiveness upgrade, development strategy and planning, marketing strategy and research, HR management, IT programming and management. Her customers range from industrial users in electronics, telecommunications, energy, finance, automobile, to government departments at all levels and diversified industrial parks. CCID Consulting commits herself to become the No.1 advisor for enterprise management, the No.1 consultancy for government decision and the No.1 brand for informatization consulting.
source: CCID Consulting Co., Ltd.
Alcatel-Lucent and NEC Announce a Long Term Evolution (LTE) Joint Venture as the First Step in a Broader Collaboration
MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS, BARCELONA, Spain, February 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext = ALU) (Paris = ALU) (NYSE = ALU) and NEC (TSE = 6701) today announced the start of a broad collaboration to market advanced end-to-end communications solutions.
As an important first step in this collaboration, Alcatel-Lucent and NEC have decided to form a joint venture that will focus on the development of Long Term Evolution (LTE) wireless broadband access solutions. These solutions will support the network evolution of leading customers around the world, such as NTT DoCoMo, who has already selected NEC as a vendor for commercial service deployment of its Super 3G (LTE) project, and Verizon, with whom Alcatel-Lucent has already initiated a LTE trial program. Through this joint development effort, the two companies intend to accelerate the availability of next-generation wireless solutions.
Leveraging the common LTE product strategy and platform of the joint venture, Alcatel-Lucent and NEC will each manage delivery, project execution and dedicated support to their respective customers.
Under this joint venture, the two companies will pool their existing research & development resources and leverage market-proven expertise in key technologies on which next-generation wireless access is based, such as IP, multiple input/multiple output (MIMO) and orthogonal frequency division multiple access (OFDMA). Through this joint development effort, Alcatel-Lucent and NEC are affirming their R&D investment commitments and combining them to accelerate product innovation, differentiation and performance. The goal of the two companies is to achieve faster commercial availability of LTE solutions, serve an expanded, global customer base, and establish a leading position in the early development phase of the LTE market. The two companies will make first commercial releases available in 2009, and will leverage their field-proven wireless expertise to ensure smooth integration of LTE technology with the existing W-CDMA/HSPA and CDMA/EV-DO networks of their respective customers.
"By leveraging complementary portfolios, robust research and innovation capabilities, and strong market positions in Japan and around the globe, the partnership is well positioned to hasten the evolution towards the next-generation of mobile services," said Philip Marshall, who heads up technology research at Yankee Group. "This is a smart pairing that will help accelerate the availability of LTE by capitalizing on early market implementations that we expect to occur in Japan and North America."
"This strategic collaboration with NEC is driven by scale, time-to-market, and product excellence objectives, and it will put us in a strong position to ride the next wave of transformation in the wireless industry," said Patricia Russo, CEO of Alcatel-Lucent. "By drawing upon our combined innovation capabilities, we will be able to effectively accompany leading operators as they migrate their network to next-generation wireless broadband technology, hence sustaining the value of their networks well into the future," she added.
"This collaboration gives us the potential to open up new market opportunities for advanced wireless services globally," said Kaoru Yano, President of NEC Corporation. "Moreover, NEC's core competence lies in integrated IT/network solutions business. Through this alliance, we intend to explore the potential for collaboration with Alcatel-Lucent to best leverage both companies' market-leading capabilities in a wide range of fields. We expect this partnership to contribute to the execution of our next-generation network business strategy by expanding our reach into global markets."
In the future, the collaboration is expected to expand into end-to-end third-generation (3G) CDMA-based solutions, as well as a wide range of advanced IP-based solutions, such as optical transmission, IP service routing, and IMS-based communications services. Alcatel-Lucent and NEC will also investigate collaborating in developing IT solutions for service providers - such as service application solutions (e.g. streaming, e-commerce, etc.)- together with the servers and storage products on which those solutions depend.
About NEC
NEC Corporation is one of the world's leading providers of Internet, broadband network and enterprise business solutions dedicated to meeting the specialized needs of its diverse and global base of customers. NEC delivers tailored solutions in the key fields of computer, networking and electron devices, by integrating its technical strengths in IT and Networks, and by providing advanced semiconductor solutions through NEC Electronics Corporation. The NEC Group employs more than 150,000 people worldwide. For additional information, please visit the NEC home page at: http://www.nec.com
source: Alcatel-Lucent
As an important first step in this collaboration, Alcatel-Lucent and NEC have decided to form a joint venture that will focus on the development of Long Term Evolution (LTE) wireless broadband access solutions. These solutions will support the network evolution of leading customers around the world, such as NTT DoCoMo, who has already selected NEC as a vendor for commercial service deployment of its Super 3G (LTE) project, and Verizon, with whom Alcatel-Lucent has already initiated a LTE trial program. Through this joint development effort, the two companies intend to accelerate the availability of next-generation wireless solutions.
Leveraging the common LTE product strategy and platform of the joint venture, Alcatel-Lucent and NEC will each manage delivery, project execution and dedicated support to their respective customers.
Under this joint venture, the two companies will pool their existing research & development resources and leverage market-proven expertise in key technologies on which next-generation wireless access is based, such as IP, multiple input/multiple output (MIMO) and orthogonal frequency division multiple access (OFDMA). Through this joint development effort, Alcatel-Lucent and NEC are affirming their R&D investment commitments and combining them to accelerate product innovation, differentiation and performance. The goal of the two companies is to achieve faster commercial availability of LTE solutions, serve an expanded, global customer base, and establish a leading position in the early development phase of the LTE market. The two companies will make first commercial releases available in 2009, and will leverage their field-proven wireless expertise to ensure smooth integration of LTE technology with the existing W-CDMA/HSPA and CDMA/EV-DO networks of their respective customers.
"By leveraging complementary portfolios, robust research and innovation capabilities, and strong market positions in Japan and around the globe, the partnership is well positioned to hasten the evolution towards the next-generation of mobile services," said Philip Marshall, who heads up technology research at Yankee Group. "This is a smart pairing that will help accelerate the availability of LTE by capitalizing on early market implementations that we expect to occur in Japan and North America."
"This strategic collaboration with NEC is driven by scale, time-to-market, and product excellence objectives, and it will put us in a strong position to ride the next wave of transformation in the wireless industry," said Patricia Russo, CEO of Alcatel-Lucent. "By drawing upon our combined innovation capabilities, we will be able to effectively accompany leading operators as they migrate their network to next-generation wireless broadband technology, hence sustaining the value of their networks well into the future," she added.
"This collaboration gives us the potential to open up new market opportunities for advanced wireless services globally," said Kaoru Yano, President of NEC Corporation. "Moreover, NEC's core competence lies in integrated IT/network solutions business. Through this alliance, we intend to explore the potential for collaboration with Alcatel-Lucent to best leverage both companies' market-leading capabilities in a wide range of fields. We expect this partnership to contribute to the execution of our next-generation network business strategy by expanding our reach into global markets."
In the future, the collaboration is expected to expand into end-to-end third-generation (3G) CDMA-based solutions, as well as a wide range of advanced IP-based solutions, such as optical transmission, IP service routing, and IMS-based communications services. Alcatel-Lucent and NEC will also investigate collaborating in developing IT solutions for service providers - such as service application solutions (e.g. streaming, e-commerce, etc.)- together with the servers and storage products on which those solutions depend.
About NEC
NEC Corporation is one of the world's leading providers of Internet, broadband network and enterprise business solutions dedicated to meeting the specialized needs of its diverse and global base of customers. NEC delivers tailored solutions in the key fields of computer, networking and electron devices, by integrating its technical strengths in IT and Networks, and by providing advanced semiconductor solutions through NEC Electronics Corporation. The NEC Group employs more than 150,000 people worldwide. For additional information, please visit the NEC home page at: http://www.nec.com
source: Alcatel-Lucent
Alcatel-Lucent and LG Electronics Perform Successful Long Term Evolution (LTE) Calls
Companies Complete Super High-Speed Data Transmissions Using Alcatel-Lucent's LTE Solution and LG LTE Mobile Device Prototypes
PARIS, November 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext = ALU) (Paris = ALU) (NYSE = ALU) and LG Electronics today announced that the two companies have completed Long Term Evolution (LTE) test calls using Alcatel-Lucent's LTE solution and mobile device prototypes from LG. This accomplishment - one of the industry's first multi-vendor, over-the-air LTE interoperability testing initiatives - highlights the strength of the two companies' LTE development efforts and represents a key milestone in the commercialization of this next-generation wireless technology, which is currently being standardized by the Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP).
The tests demonstrated super high-speed data transmissions, validating the expected performance of LTE in the field and were conducted using both single antenna and multiple input/multiple output (MIMO) 2x2 configurations, transmitting over a 10 MHz channel. This effort is part of a broader testing regime being conducted under the auspices of the LTE/SAE Trial Initiative (LSTI), a group of operators and vendors established to ensure the rapid commercialization and easy interoperability of LTE systems.
"We are proud of the results that were demonstrated by this end-to-end LTE system, which help show in concrete terms the benefits and capabilities that LTE mobile broadband technology can deliver," said Mary Chan, Alcatel-Lucent's Wireless Networks. "By using LTE equipment that was developed using a commercial wireless networking platform - one that is in service in mobile operators' networks today -- as well as early devices from one of the world's leading device vendors, we've been able to highlight the great progress that is being made in bringing LTE to market."
The collaboration between Alcatel-Lucent and LGE focuses on ensuring the early availability of a stable, open and fully integrated LTE ecosystem incorporating state-of-the-art infrastructure, innovative devices, and compelling applications. The collaboration covers areas including technical cooperation, interoperability testing, market research on applications and devices, and joint customer outreach. The two companies also are committed to fostering the rapid growth of a large and diverse LTE ecosystem, to ensure the availability of commercial LTE solutions and services by 2009.
The tests were carried out by Bell Labs researchers and product development teams in Alcatel-Lucent's facility in Stuttgart, Germany. These teams, in close collaboration with Bell Labs researchers and technologists around the globe, are leading the charge in developing the next-generation of wireless networking technologies such as LTE as well as future "4G" networks.
About LTE
3GPP LTE technology is being designed to provide improved spectral efficiency, increased radio capacity, lower latency and lower operating costs for operators, and ultimately new high-performance mobile broadband services for end-users. 3GPP LTE is specified to enable downlink/uplink peak data rates above 100/50 Mbps in initial deployment configurations.
About LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company
LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is the world's leading provider of UMTS (WCDMA), CDMA and GSM handsets, which have been designed to improve the value of customer life. With a total range of wired and wireless solutions, the company is rapidly establishing a global presence and growing its international market share in 3G handsets. For more information please visit http://www.lgusa.com.
About Alcatel-Lucent
Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext = ALU) (Paris = ALU) (NYSE = ALU) provides solutions that enable service providers, enterprises and governments worldwide, to deliver voice, data and video communication services to end-users. As a leader in fixed, mobile and converged broadband networking, IP technologies, applications, and services, Alcatel-Lucent offers the end-to-end solutions that enable compelling communications services for people at home, at work and on the move. With operations in more than 130 countries, Alcatel-Lucent is a local partner with global reach. The company has the most experienced global services team in the industry, and one of the largest research, technology and innovation organizations in the telecommunications industry. Alcatel-Lucent achieved adjusted proforma revenues of Euro 18.3 billion in 2006 and is incorporated in France, with executive offices located in Paris. [All figures exclude impact of activities transferred to Thales]. For more information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on the Internet: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com
source: Alcatel-Lucent
PARIS, November 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext = ALU) (Paris = ALU) (NYSE = ALU) and LG Electronics today announced that the two companies have completed Long Term Evolution (LTE) test calls using Alcatel-Lucent's LTE solution and mobile device prototypes from LG. This accomplishment - one of the industry's first multi-vendor, over-the-air LTE interoperability testing initiatives - highlights the strength of the two companies' LTE development efforts and represents a key milestone in the commercialization of this next-generation wireless technology, which is currently being standardized by the Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP).
The tests demonstrated super high-speed data transmissions, validating the expected performance of LTE in the field and were conducted using both single antenna and multiple input/multiple output (MIMO) 2x2 configurations, transmitting over a 10 MHz channel. This effort is part of a broader testing regime being conducted under the auspices of the LTE/SAE Trial Initiative (LSTI), a group of operators and vendors established to ensure the rapid commercialization and easy interoperability of LTE systems.
"We are proud of the results that were demonstrated by this end-to-end LTE system, which help show in concrete terms the benefits and capabilities that LTE mobile broadband technology can deliver," said Mary Chan, Alcatel-Lucent's Wireless Networks. "By using LTE equipment that was developed using a commercial wireless networking platform - one that is in service in mobile operators' networks today -- as well as early devices from one of the world's leading device vendors, we've been able to highlight the great progress that is being made in bringing LTE to market."
The collaboration between Alcatel-Lucent and LGE focuses on ensuring the early availability of a stable, open and fully integrated LTE ecosystem incorporating state-of-the-art infrastructure, innovative devices, and compelling applications. The collaboration covers areas including technical cooperation, interoperability testing, market research on applications and devices, and joint customer outreach. The two companies also are committed to fostering the rapid growth of a large and diverse LTE ecosystem, to ensure the availability of commercial LTE solutions and services by 2009.
The tests were carried out by Bell Labs researchers and product development teams in Alcatel-Lucent's facility in Stuttgart, Germany. These teams, in close collaboration with Bell Labs researchers and technologists around the globe, are leading the charge in developing the next-generation of wireless networking technologies such as LTE as well as future "4G" networks.
About LTE
3GPP LTE technology is being designed to provide improved spectral efficiency, increased radio capacity, lower latency and lower operating costs for operators, and ultimately new high-performance mobile broadband services for end-users. 3GPP LTE is specified to enable downlink/uplink peak data rates above 100/50 Mbps in initial deployment configurations.
About LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company
LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is the world's leading provider of UMTS (WCDMA), CDMA and GSM handsets, which have been designed to improve the value of customer life. With a total range of wired and wireless solutions, the company is rapidly establishing a global presence and growing its international market share in 3G handsets. For more information please visit http://www.lgusa.com.
About Alcatel-Lucent
Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext = ALU) (Paris = ALU) (NYSE = ALU) provides solutions that enable service providers, enterprises and governments worldwide, to deliver voice, data and video communication services to end-users. As a leader in fixed, mobile and converged broadband networking, IP technologies, applications, and services, Alcatel-Lucent offers the end-to-end solutions that enable compelling communications services for people at home, at work and on the move. With operations in more than 130 countries, Alcatel-Lucent is a local partner with global reach. The company has the most experienced global services team in the industry, and one of the largest research, technology and innovation organizations in the telecommunications industry. Alcatel-Lucent achieved adjusted proforma revenues of Euro 18.3 billion in 2006 and is incorporated in France, with executive offices located in Paris. [All figures exclude impact of activities transferred to Thales]. For more information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on the Internet: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com
source: Alcatel-Lucent
Intel's WiMax Window Is Closing
SAN FRANCISCO -- Intel(INTC - Cramer's Take - Stockpickr) is among several firms that have placed big bets on WiMax, a nascent wireless technology for high-speed Web access.
According to one consulting firm, howver, time is already running out: WiMax has six months left to prove itself or it will fade into oblivion.
The tight deadline appears in a new report from Frost & Sullivan, which asserts that the global market for mobile WiMax will be "insignificant" if commercial rollouts of the technology and wireless spectrum auctions don't take place by 2008.
"Recent events have been unfavorable toward Mobile WiMax," Frost & Sullivan program manager Luke Thomas said in a statement, citing Sprint Nextel's(S - Cramer's Take - Stockpickr) delay in launching commercial WiMax service.
While Sprint was supposed to begin offering WiMax in certain U.S. cities in April, the carrier recently announced that its first city -- Baltimore -- would offer WiMax service in September, with Chicago and Washington D.C. now slated to go live in the fourth quarter.
WiMax holds the promise of high-speed wireless Web surfing, similar to today's WiFi hot spots, but with much longer ranges. The technology has been slow to get off the ground, however, and could soon be eclipsed by competing standards, such as Long Term Evolution, or LTE, an outgrowth of today's cellular telephone technology that is favored by carriers like AT&T(T - Cramer's Take - Stockpickr) and Verizon's(VZ - Cramer's Take - Stockpickr) wireless division>.
Intel, the world's No.1 chipmaker has been one of the main backers of WiMax, seeing it as a means of increasing demand for the notebook PCs that use its chips, as well as for a new breed of ultra-compact Internet-connected devices. SAN FRANCISCO -- Intel(INTC - Cramer's Take - Stockpickr) is among several firms that have placed big bets on WiMax, a nascent wireless technology for high-speed Web access.
According to one consulting firm, howver, time is already running out: WiMax has six months left to prove itself or it will fade into oblivion.
The tight deadline appears in a new report from Frost & Sullivan, which asserts that the global market for mobile WiMax will be "insignificant" if commercial rollouts of the technology and wireless spectrum auctions don't take place by 2008.
"Recent events have been unfavorable toward Mobile WiMax," Frost & Sullivan program manager Luke Thomas said in a statement, citing Sprint Nextel's(S - Cramer's Take - Stockpickr) delay in launching commercial WiMax service.
While Sprint was supposed to begin offering WiMax in certain U.S. cities in April, the carrier recently announced that its first city -- Baltimore -- would offer WiMax service in September, with Chicago and Washington D.C. now slated to go live in the fourth quarter.
WiMax holds the promise of high-speed wireless Web surfing, similar to today's WiFi hot spots, but with much longer ranges. The technology has been slow to get off the ground, however, and could soon be eclipsed by competing standards, such as Long Term Evolution, or LTE, an outgrowth of today's cellular telephone technology that is favored by carriers like AT&T(T - Cramer's Take - Stockpickr) and Verizon's(VZ - Cramer's Take - Stockpickr) wireless division>.
Intel, the world's No.1 chipmaker has been one of the main backers of WiMax, seeing it as a means of increasing demand for the notebook PCs that use its chips, as well as for a new breed of ultra-compact Internet-connected devices. In April, industry research firm IDC noted that there were 200 WiMax infrastructure projects currently underway around the world. The firm projected that sales of WiMax chips will reach $480 million this year, growing to $1.2 billion by 2012.
source:(street.com)
According to one consulting firm, howver, time is already running out: WiMax has six months left to prove itself or it will fade into oblivion.
The tight deadline appears in a new report from Frost & Sullivan, which asserts that the global market for mobile WiMax will be "insignificant" if commercial rollouts of the technology and wireless spectrum auctions don't take place by 2008.
"Recent events have been unfavorable toward Mobile WiMax," Frost & Sullivan program manager Luke Thomas said in a statement, citing Sprint Nextel's(S - Cramer's Take - Stockpickr) delay in launching commercial WiMax service.
While Sprint was supposed to begin offering WiMax in certain U.S. cities in April, the carrier recently announced that its first city -- Baltimore -- would offer WiMax service in September, with Chicago and Washington D.C. now slated to go live in the fourth quarter.
WiMax holds the promise of high-speed wireless Web surfing, similar to today's WiFi hot spots, but with much longer ranges. The technology has been slow to get off the ground, however, and could soon be eclipsed by competing standards, such as Long Term Evolution, or LTE, an outgrowth of today's cellular telephone technology that is favored by carriers like AT&T(T - Cramer's Take - Stockpickr) and Verizon's(VZ - Cramer's Take - Stockpickr) wireless division>.
Intel, the world's No.1 chipmaker has been one of the main backers of WiMax, seeing it as a means of increasing demand for the notebook PCs that use its chips, as well as for a new breed of ultra-compact Internet-connected devices. SAN FRANCISCO -- Intel(INTC - Cramer's Take - Stockpickr) is among several firms that have placed big bets on WiMax, a nascent wireless technology for high-speed Web access.
According to one consulting firm, howver, time is already running out: WiMax has six months left to prove itself or it will fade into oblivion.
The tight deadline appears in a new report from Frost & Sullivan, which asserts that the global market for mobile WiMax will be "insignificant" if commercial rollouts of the technology and wireless spectrum auctions don't take place by 2008.
"Recent events have been unfavorable toward Mobile WiMax," Frost & Sullivan program manager Luke Thomas said in a statement, citing Sprint Nextel's(S - Cramer's Take - Stockpickr) delay in launching commercial WiMax service.
While Sprint was supposed to begin offering WiMax in certain U.S. cities in April, the carrier recently announced that its first city -- Baltimore -- would offer WiMax service in September, with Chicago and Washington D.C. now slated to go live in the fourth quarter.
WiMax holds the promise of high-speed wireless Web surfing, similar to today's WiFi hot spots, but with much longer ranges. The technology has been slow to get off the ground, however, and could soon be eclipsed by competing standards, such as Long Term Evolution, or LTE, an outgrowth of today's cellular telephone technology that is favored by carriers like AT&T(T - Cramer's Take - Stockpickr) and Verizon's(VZ - Cramer's Take - Stockpickr) wireless division>.
Intel, the world's No.1 chipmaker has been one of the main backers of WiMax, seeing it as a means of increasing demand for the notebook PCs that use its chips, as well as for a new breed of ultra-compact Internet-connected devices. In April, industry research firm IDC noted that there were 200 WiMax infrastructure projects currently underway around the world. The firm projected that sales of WiMax chips will reach $480 million this year, growing to $1.2 billion by 2012.
source:(street.com)
Sierra Wireless Updates Embedded Module Lineup with New Modules for HSPA networks
The Sierra Wireless MC8790 and the MC8790V embedded module stand out as a cost-efficient solution for OEM customers
VANCOUVER, June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ = SWIR) (TSX = SW) today announced two new additions to the company's embedded module product line - the MC8790 and MC8790V embedded modules for HSPA networks. The Sierra Wireless MC8790 and MC8790V HSPA modules will offer a more cost-effective solution for OEM customers, while still providing the extensive feature set and high-end functionality that Sierra Wireless customers have come to expect from the company's embedded modules.
The MC8790 is designed for OEMs integrating mobile broadband capabilities into notebook computers, fixed wireless terminals, or portable handheld devices for vertical markets. Tri-band HSPA support and receive diversity on all bands make the module globally compatible, enabling OEMs to concentrate development efforts on a single product for use in all global markets. The MC8790V adds voice calling capabilities, providing an option for OEMs that require simultaneous voice and data usage in their devices.
"OEM customers integrating mobile broadband connectivity into their devices need to be confident that the investment they make in integration and development is worthwhile," said Trent Punnett, senior vice president, Marketing and Corporate Development, for Sierra Wireless. "We understand their concerns, and with the introduction of the MC8790 and the MC8790V, we have focused efforts on bringing costs down, while continuing to provide the support OEM customers need to get wireless technology integrated into their devices and out to market as quickly as possible. We believe that this balance of cost, quality, and support is the best solution for our OEM customers."
Samples of the MC8790 are available for OEM customers for integration and testing. Shipments are expected to begin late in the second quarter. Samples of the MC8790V are expected to be available in the fourth quarter of this year.
Sierra Wireless MC8790 and MC8790V - Peak data speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps (megabits per second) on the downlink and 2.0 Mbps on the uplink (future upgradeable to 5.76 Mbps) - Tri-band HSPA/UMTS and quad-band support for EDGE/GPRS/GSM network access for roaming on high-speed networks worldwide - GPS-capable to support location-based services - Voice capabilities, making it ideal for fixed wireless terminals and portable handheld devices that require the ability to make voice calls (MC8790V only) - Support for simultaneous voice and data usage (MC8790V only) Sierra Wireless EMPOWERED(TM)
Sierra Wireless 3G embedded modules are powerful, cost effective solutions that easily integrate into laptops, portable devices and fixed wireless terminals, offering complete wireless data solutions over HSPA and EV-DO Rev A networks. Sierra Wireless EMPOWERED(TM) devices deliver the same reliable, high-quality mobile broadband connectivity customers have come to expect from Sierra Wireless, embedded and optimized within the host device to offer the best possible performance.
For more information about the Sierra Wireless MC8790 and MC8790V embedded modules, please visit http://www.sierrawireless.com/product/oemmodules.aspx. To contact the Sierra Wireless Sales Desk, call +1 (604) 232-1488 or e-mail sales@sierrawireless.com.
About Sierra Wireless
Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ = SWIR) (TSX = SW) modems and software connect people and systems to mobile broadband networks around the world. The Company offers a diverse product portfolio addressing enterprise, consumer, original equipment manufacturer, specialized vertical industry, and machine-to-machine markets, and provides professional services to customers requiring expertise in wireless design, integration, and carrier certification. For more information about Sierra Wireless, visit www.sierrawireless.com.
"AirCard" is a registered trademark of Sierra Wireless. Other product or service names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, plans and timing for the introduction or enhancement of our services and products, statements about future market conditions, supply conditions, channel and end customer demand conditions, revenues, gross margins, operating expenses, profits, and other expectations, intentions, and plans contained in this press release that are not historical fact. Our expectations regarding future revenues and earnings depend in part upon our ability to successfully develop, manufacture, and supply products that we do not produce today and that meet defined specifications. When used in this press release, the words "plan", "expect", "believe", and similar expressions generally identify forward-looking statements. These statements reflect our current expectations. They are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, changes in technology and changes in the wireless data communications market. In light of the many risks and uncertainties surrounding the wireless data communications market, you should understand that we cannot assure you that the forward-looking statements contained in this press release will be realized.
CONTACT: Sharlene Myers, Sierra Wireless, Phone: (604) 232-1445, Email: smyers@sierrawireless.com
source: Sierra Wireless, Inc.
VANCOUVER, June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ = SWIR) (TSX = SW) today announced two new additions to the company's embedded module product line - the MC8790 and MC8790V embedded modules for HSPA networks. The Sierra Wireless MC8790 and MC8790V HSPA modules will offer a more cost-effective solution for OEM customers, while still providing the extensive feature set and high-end functionality that Sierra Wireless customers have come to expect from the company's embedded modules.
The MC8790 is designed for OEMs integrating mobile broadband capabilities into notebook computers, fixed wireless terminals, or portable handheld devices for vertical markets. Tri-band HSPA support and receive diversity on all bands make the module globally compatible, enabling OEMs to concentrate development efforts on a single product for use in all global markets. The MC8790V adds voice calling capabilities, providing an option for OEMs that require simultaneous voice and data usage in their devices.
"OEM customers integrating mobile broadband connectivity into their devices need to be confident that the investment they make in integration and development is worthwhile," said Trent Punnett, senior vice president, Marketing and Corporate Development, for Sierra Wireless. "We understand their concerns, and with the introduction of the MC8790 and the MC8790V, we have focused efforts on bringing costs down, while continuing to provide the support OEM customers need to get wireless technology integrated into their devices and out to market as quickly as possible. We believe that this balance of cost, quality, and support is the best solution for our OEM customers."
Samples of the MC8790 are available for OEM customers for integration and testing. Shipments are expected to begin late in the second quarter. Samples of the MC8790V are expected to be available in the fourth quarter of this year.
Sierra Wireless MC8790 and MC8790V - Peak data speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps (megabits per second) on the downlink and 2.0 Mbps on the uplink (future upgradeable to 5.76 Mbps) - Tri-band HSPA/UMTS and quad-band support for EDGE/GPRS/GSM network access for roaming on high-speed networks worldwide - GPS-capable to support location-based services - Voice capabilities, making it ideal for fixed wireless terminals and portable handheld devices that require the ability to make voice calls (MC8790V only) - Support for simultaneous voice and data usage (MC8790V only) Sierra Wireless EMPOWERED(TM)
Sierra Wireless 3G embedded modules are powerful, cost effective solutions that easily integrate into laptops, portable devices and fixed wireless terminals, offering complete wireless data solutions over HSPA and EV-DO Rev A networks. Sierra Wireless EMPOWERED(TM) devices deliver the same reliable, high-quality mobile broadband connectivity customers have come to expect from Sierra Wireless, embedded and optimized within the host device to offer the best possible performance.
For more information about the Sierra Wireless MC8790 and MC8790V embedded modules, please visit http://www.sierrawireless.com/product/oemmodules.aspx. To contact the Sierra Wireless Sales Desk, call +1 (604) 232-1488 or e-mail sales@sierrawireless.com.
About Sierra Wireless
Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ = SWIR) (TSX = SW) modems and software connect people and systems to mobile broadband networks around the world. The Company offers a diverse product portfolio addressing enterprise, consumer, original equipment manufacturer, specialized vertical industry, and machine-to-machine markets, and provides professional services to customers requiring expertise in wireless design, integration, and carrier certification. For more information about Sierra Wireless, visit www.sierrawireless.com.
"AirCard" is a registered trademark of Sierra Wireless. Other product or service names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, plans and timing for the introduction or enhancement of our services and products, statements about future market conditions, supply conditions, channel and end customer demand conditions, revenues, gross margins, operating expenses, profits, and other expectations, intentions, and plans contained in this press release that are not historical fact. Our expectations regarding future revenues and earnings depend in part upon our ability to successfully develop, manufacture, and supply products that we do not produce today and that meet defined specifications. When used in this press release, the words "plan", "expect", "believe", and similar expressions generally identify forward-looking statements. These statements reflect our current expectations. They are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, changes in technology and changes in the wireless data communications market. In light of the many risks and uncertainties surrounding the wireless data communications market, you should understand that we cannot assure you that the forward-looking statements contained in this press release will be realized.
CONTACT: Sharlene Myers, Sierra Wireless, Phone: (604) 232-1445, Email: smyers@sierrawireless.com
source: Sierra Wireless, Inc.
Nokia Supplies WCDMA 3G Network Including HSDPA to Eurotel in the Czech Republic
ESPOO, Finland, September 8 -- Nokia and Czech mobile operator Eurotel Praha, have signed an agreement for the supply of WCDMA 3G network including the Nokia High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) solution, continuing Nokia's long-term role in the development of Eurotel's mobile network. The deal is Nokia's first 3G contract in the Czech Republic.
Under the agreement, Nokia delivers core and radio networks including the HSDPA solution and the Nokia IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS). Nokia also provides the Nokia NetAct(TM) network management solution, and services for network planning and implementation, operation and maintenance, and training.
The Nokia HSDPA solution is a software upgrade to the 3G network with which data speeds will go up to 1-2 Mbps in the first phase.
"We see 3G as a crucial step in ensuring our market leadership, and fulfilling the demand of our customers", says Tomas David, Chief Strategy Officer of Eurotel Praha. "We are confident that Nokia's expertise in 3G WCDMA deployment and its ability to respond to our needs will ensure we are able to offer our customers the most advanced 3G services."
"Nokia is proud to collaborate with Eurotel on its initiative to make 3G services a reality in the Czech Republic," says Matti Palomaki, Country Director, Networks, Nokia. "Our high quality product portfolio makes a strong business case for Eurotel to provide competitive 3G services to its customers."
About Eurotel Praha, spol. s r.o.
Eurotel Praha, spol. s r. o., reported more than 4.4 million customers in its network at the end of June 2005. The mobile telephone networks of Eurotel 900/1800 MHz and 450 MHz cover a territory which has 99 per cent of the population of the Czech Republic (more than 10 million people). Eurotel holds a UMTS license for the operation of 3rd generation mobile services.
As well as services for post-paid customers on billed tariffs, Eurotel offers prepaid cards under the brand name Go and a full range and content of multi-media services, including video, MMS, voice services, WAP and SMS. Eurotel is the only mobile operator in the Czech Republic which offers the two most advanced GSM (wireless) data transfer technologies. The high quality of Eurotel services includes SuperSound technology, which ensures a clean voice connection and 397 roaming partners in 160 countries around the world.
Eurotel Praha is a limited liability company (spol. s r. o.), and is owned (100%) by Cesky Telecom, a. s.
About Nokia
Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people to each other and the information that matters to them with easy-to-use and innovative products like mobile phones, devices and solutions for imaging, games, media and businesses. Nokia provides equipment, solutions and services for network operators and corporations.
Source:(Nokia.com)
Under the agreement, Nokia delivers core and radio networks including the HSDPA solution and the Nokia IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS). Nokia also provides the Nokia NetAct(TM) network management solution, and services for network planning and implementation, operation and maintenance, and training.
The Nokia HSDPA solution is a software upgrade to the 3G network with which data speeds will go up to 1-2 Mbps in the first phase.
"We see 3G as a crucial step in ensuring our market leadership, and fulfilling the demand of our customers", says Tomas David, Chief Strategy Officer of Eurotel Praha. "We are confident that Nokia's expertise in 3G WCDMA deployment and its ability to respond to our needs will ensure we are able to offer our customers the most advanced 3G services."
"Nokia is proud to collaborate with Eurotel on its initiative to make 3G services a reality in the Czech Republic," says Matti Palomaki, Country Director, Networks, Nokia. "Our high quality product portfolio makes a strong business case for Eurotel to provide competitive 3G services to its customers."
About Eurotel Praha, spol. s r.o.
Eurotel Praha, spol. s r. o., reported more than 4.4 million customers in its network at the end of June 2005. The mobile telephone networks of Eurotel 900/1800 MHz and 450 MHz cover a territory which has 99 per cent of the population of the Czech Republic (more than 10 million people). Eurotel holds a UMTS license for the operation of 3rd generation mobile services.
As well as services for post-paid customers on billed tariffs, Eurotel offers prepaid cards under the brand name Go and a full range and content of multi-media services, including video, MMS, voice services, WAP and SMS. Eurotel is the only mobile operator in the Czech Republic which offers the two most advanced GSM (wireless) data transfer technologies. The high quality of Eurotel services includes SuperSound technology, which ensures a clean voice connection and 397 roaming partners in 160 countries around the world.
Eurotel Praha is a limited liability company (spol. s r. o.), and is owned (100%) by Cesky Telecom, a. s.
About Nokia
Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people to each other and the information that matters to them with easy-to-use and innovative products like mobile phones, devices and solutions for imaging, games, media and businesses. Nokia provides equipment, solutions and services for network operators and corporations.
Source:(Nokia.com)
Cablevision plans wireless broadband network
By SETH SUTEL AP Business Writer :
Cable TV provider Cablevision Systems Corp. disclosed plans Thursday to offer high-speed wireless Internet service across its coverage area in the New York region.
The company also reported a wider deficit for its first quarter on losses from derivative contracts, while operating earnings jumped 44 percent on gains from premium offerings like Internet access, phone service and digital video.
Chief Operating Officer Tom Rutledge told analysts on a conference call that with just over half the homes in its coverage area now subscribing to high-speed Internet service, the company had the "critical mass" to begin offering a wireless broadband service.
Rutledge said the service would be built out over the next two years or so and offer Cablevision's existing Internet customers online access through mobile devices such as Apple Inc.'s iPhone, BlackBerry handsets or laptop computers.
The network would use Cablevision's existing infrastructure but would cost the company about $100 per customer, Rutledge said. Cablevision currently has about 3.1 million cable customers on Long Island and in other areas around New York.
Cablevision's network would use WiFi technology, the kind used by the wireless routers commonly installed in homes. Rutledge said the service would be free to existing customers and be available on a fee basis to non-subscribers, and it would eventually be capable of offering phone service.
Cablevision didn't offer details on how the network would operate, and executives declined to be interviewed for further comment.
Cable companies are looking for ways to offer wireless Internet access, mobile phone and other premium services to customers as phone companies like Verizon Communications Inc. move into their territory of video and high-speed Internet.
On Wednesday a group of companies including cable industry leader Comcast Corp., Time Warner Cable Inc., chip maker Intel Corp., Google Inc. and cell companies Clearwire and Sprint Nextel announced a separate joint venture, to be called Clearwire, that will offer wireless Internet access service.
That service will use a technology called WiMax, which is similar to WiFi but promises wider ranges of service and faster speeds than the video services currently being offered on cell phones. Most wireless access being offered today in coffee shops and other public areas is WiFi, the same kind used in homes.
The earnings report came a day after Cablevision announced a $496 million purchase of Robert Redford's Sundance Channel. The network will continue on as its own brand within Cablevision's Rainbow programming subsidiary, which also includes AMC, IFC and WE tv.
Cablevision is also bidding $650 million to acquire Newsday, a major newspaper based on Long Island, but the company faces competing bids from Rupert Murdoch's News Corp., which owns the New York Post in neighboring Manhattan, and Mort Zuckerman, owner the New York Daily News. Murdoch said Wednesday he expected to clinch a deal for Newsday within a week.
Cablevision has declined to comment on its interest in Newsday, and CEO James Dolan declined to answer questions about it on the conference call with analysts Thursday. Cablevision owns a local news cable channel but hasn't operated a newspaper before.
For the first quarter, Cablevision posted a net loss of $31.6 million, or 11 cents per share, versus a net loss of $26.3 million, or 9 cents per share, in the same period a year ago. Revenues rose to $1.72 billion from $1.56 billion.
Operating income jumped 44 percent to $245.5 million, but the bottom line was affected by $104.9 million in losses from financial derivative contracts, which compared with comparable gains in that category of $65.1 million in the year-ago period.
Cablevision shares rose $1.01, or 4.3 percent, to $24.76 Thursday. The shares have traded between $20.68 to $39.75 in the past 52 weeks.
Source:(my wire website)
Cable TV provider Cablevision Systems Corp. disclosed plans Thursday to offer high-speed wireless Internet service across its coverage area in the New York region.
The company also reported a wider deficit for its first quarter on losses from derivative contracts, while operating earnings jumped 44 percent on gains from premium offerings like Internet access, phone service and digital video.
Chief Operating Officer Tom Rutledge told analysts on a conference call that with just over half the homes in its coverage area now subscribing to high-speed Internet service, the company had the "critical mass" to begin offering a wireless broadband service.
Rutledge said the service would be built out over the next two years or so and offer Cablevision's existing Internet customers online access through mobile devices such as Apple Inc.'s iPhone, BlackBerry handsets or laptop computers.
The network would use Cablevision's existing infrastructure but would cost the company about $100 per customer, Rutledge said. Cablevision currently has about 3.1 million cable customers on Long Island and in other areas around New York.
Cablevision's network would use WiFi technology, the kind used by the wireless routers commonly installed in homes. Rutledge said the service would be free to existing customers and be available on a fee basis to non-subscribers, and it would eventually be capable of offering phone service.
Cablevision didn't offer details on how the network would operate, and executives declined to be interviewed for further comment.
Cable companies are looking for ways to offer wireless Internet access, mobile phone and other premium services to customers as phone companies like Verizon Communications Inc. move into their territory of video and high-speed Internet.
On Wednesday a group of companies including cable industry leader Comcast Corp., Time Warner Cable Inc., chip maker Intel Corp., Google Inc. and cell companies Clearwire and Sprint Nextel announced a separate joint venture, to be called Clearwire, that will offer wireless Internet access service.
That service will use a technology called WiMax, which is similar to WiFi but promises wider ranges of service and faster speeds than the video services currently being offered on cell phones. Most wireless access being offered today in coffee shops and other public areas is WiFi, the same kind used in homes.
The earnings report came a day after Cablevision announced a $496 million purchase of Robert Redford's Sundance Channel. The network will continue on as its own brand within Cablevision's Rainbow programming subsidiary, which also includes AMC, IFC and WE tv.
Cablevision is also bidding $650 million to acquire Newsday, a major newspaper based on Long Island, but the company faces competing bids from Rupert Murdoch's News Corp., which owns the New York Post in neighboring Manhattan, and Mort Zuckerman, owner the New York Daily News. Murdoch said Wednesday he expected to clinch a deal for Newsday within a week.
Cablevision has declined to comment on its interest in Newsday, and CEO James Dolan declined to answer questions about it on the conference call with analysts Thursday. Cablevision owns a local news cable channel but hasn't operated a newspaper before.
For the first quarter, Cablevision posted a net loss of $31.6 million, or 11 cents per share, versus a net loss of $26.3 million, or 9 cents per share, in the same period a year ago. Revenues rose to $1.72 billion from $1.56 billion.
Operating income jumped 44 percent to $245.5 million, but the bottom line was affected by $104.9 million in losses from financial derivative contracts, which compared with comparable gains in that category of $65.1 million in the year-ago period.
Cablevision shares rose $1.01, or 4.3 percent, to $24.76 Thursday. The shares have traded between $20.68 to $39.75 in the past 52 weeks.
Source:(my wire website)
Free Wi-Fi at Beijing Olympics? It's spotty so far
Beijing Wicity is setting out to cover several key parts of Beijing with Wi-Fi access, and it is supposed to be free until after the Olympics, which will take place August 8-28, but service is spotty in advertised coverage areas.
Danwei reports that Wicity, not to be confused with WiiCity (which doesn't exist, but would be a pretty fun place), is a project of Chinacomm (中电华通). Wednesday is the first day of the test stage.
People in an office in Beijing's Central Business District, or CBD, report that they see the network but cannot get online. I'm sitting in a cafe in Sanlitun, and I don't see the network on either my MacBook or my HTC Touch.
Source:(News.com)
Danwei reports that Wicity, not to be confused with WiiCity (which doesn't exist, but would be a pretty fun place), is a project of Chinacomm (中电华通). Wednesday is the first day of the test stage.
People in an office in Beijing's Central Business District, or CBD, report that they see the network but cannot get online. I'm sitting in a cafe in Sanlitun, and I don't see the network on either my MacBook or my HTC Touch.
Source:(News.com)
Nokia grabs its future with Symbian buy
With the planned acquisition of mobile software maker Symbian, Nokia has decided to grab its future and run with it.
Nokia's decision to acquire the remaining stake in Symbian that it doesn't already own is designed to accelerate the mobile phone giant's product development--and serve as an open-source operating system platform to other handset makers, wireless carriers, software developers, and chipmakers, analysts say.
As a result, Nokia and other industry players hope to create a stronger defense against Apple's popular iPhone, Google's pending Android phone, and Microsoft's mobile operating system, analysts say.
"Nokia realized that under the current structure (where they owned only a minority stake), they could only hope Symbian would unlock their operating system and open it up to developers, handset makers, chipmakers, and carriers," said Jim Kelleher, an analyst with Argus Research.
Nokia and other electronics makers have formed the Symbian Foundation, a nonprofit that aims to create an ecosystem. The foundation is backed by carriers AT&T, Vodafone, and NTT DoCoMo and hardware competitors LG Electronics, Motorola, Samsung Electronics, and Sony Ericsson. Also joining the foundation are STMicroelectronics and Texas Instruments.
"By being a 100 percent owner, Nokia can push the Symbian Foundation initiative forward without the potential of dissenting stakeholders," said James Faucette, an analyst with Pacific Crest Securities. "Nokia wants to attract more development input from other sources and develop a reasonably good alternative to other operating systems that are being developed."
Of course, Nokia is also looking to bolster its own performance with the Symbian acquisition.
"Nokia is trying to accelerate its product development by acquiring Symbian and bringing development in-house," said Mark Sue, an analyst with RBC Capital Markets.
Nokia has seen its worldwide market share steadily erode over the recent quarters from roughly 50 percent of the handset market to around 45 percent, Sue noted.
Three to four years ago, Nokia faced a steep challenge as its competitors launched spiffy, colorful slider cell phones, Kelleher said. Nokia had no such offerings in the works.
"Nokia was guilty of having hardware with no slick, no color. It was just a lump...Nokia was caught short," Kelleher said. "But Nokia has since come back fast and fierce, with new changes to their phones."
He added that the cell phone maker has come to the realization it needs more than just hardware to keep customers interested and up-to-date.
This year, for example, Nokia launched such products as its Xpress Music Phones, the Nokia Tube, in response to Apple's iPhone, and its Prism clamshell phone with triangular buttons.
Source:(News.com)
Nokia's decision to acquire the remaining stake in Symbian that it doesn't already own is designed to accelerate the mobile phone giant's product development--and serve as an open-source operating system platform to other handset makers, wireless carriers, software developers, and chipmakers, analysts say.
As a result, Nokia and other industry players hope to create a stronger defense against Apple's popular iPhone, Google's pending Android phone, and Microsoft's mobile operating system, analysts say.
"Nokia realized that under the current structure (where they owned only a minority stake), they could only hope Symbian would unlock their operating system and open it up to developers, handset makers, chipmakers, and carriers," said Jim Kelleher, an analyst with Argus Research.
Nokia and other electronics makers have formed the Symbian Foundation, a nonprofit that aims to create an ecosystem. The foundation is backed by carriers AT&T, Vodafone, and NTT DoCoMo and hardware competitors LG Electronics, Motorola, Samsung Electronics, and Sony Ericsson. Also joining the foundation are STMicroelectronics and Texas Instruments.
"By being a 100 percent owner, Nokia can push the Symbian Foundation initiative forward without the potential of dissenting stakeholders," said James Faucette, an analyst with Pacific Crest Securities. "Nokia wants to attract more development input from other sources and develop a reasonably good alternative to other operating systems that are being developed."
Of course, Nokia is also looking to bolster its own performance with the Symbian acquisition.
"Nokia is trying to accelerate its product development by acquiring Symbian and bringing development in-house," said Mark Sue, an analyst with RBC Capital Markets.
Nokia has seen its worldwide market share steadily erode over the recent quarters from roughly 50 percent of the handset market to around 45 percent, Sue noted.
Three to four years ago, Nokia faced a steep challenge as its competitors launched spiffy, colorful slider cell phones, Kelleher said. Nokia had no such offerings in the works.
"Nokia was guilty of having hardware with no slick, no color. It was just a lump...Nokia was caught short," Kelleher said. "But Nokia has since come back fast and fierce, with new changes to their phones."
He added that the cell phone maker has come to the realization it needs more than just hardware to keep customers interested and up-to-date.
This year, for example, Nokia launched such products as its Xpress Music Phones, the Nokia Tube, in response to Apple's iPhone, and its Prism clamshell phone with triangular buttons.
Source:(News.com)
Yahoo signs up mobile partners in Asia
Yahoo announced deals on Tuesday to provide mobile phone ads through two Asian network operators, Idea Cellular in India and Maxis Communications in Malaysia.
In addition, Yahoo announced partnerships under which five new operators will make OneSearch, a service to provide search results on mobile phones, the default search option. Those partnerships are with Mahanagar Telephon Nigam in India, Hong Kong CSL, Smart Communications in the Philippines, Digital Mobile in the Philippines, and Vibo Telecom in Taiwan.
Yahoo also announced its Go 3.0 software for tapping into various online services such as news, photos, and finance, now works in more local languages in Asia.
Source:(News.com)
In addition, Yahoo announced partnerships under which five new operators will make OneSearch, a service to provide search results on mobile phones, the default search option. Those partnerships are with Mahanagar Telephon Nigam in India, Hong Kong CSL, Smart Communications in the Philippines, Digital Mobile in the Philippines, and Vibo Telecom in Taiwan.
Yahoo also announced its Go 3.0 software for tapping into various online services such as news, photos, and finance, now works in more local languages in Asia.
Source:(News.com)
No spectrum for mobile virtual network operators’
NEW DELHI: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Monday said the mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) would not be allowed to own spectrum, as radio frequency was allotted to licence holders only.
TRAI chairman Nripendra Misra told journalists at an “Open House” here that MVNOs which offered mobile services by tying up with local operators could not claim ownership of spectrum as it was allotted only to licence holders by the Department of Telecommunications. However, they would be allowed to use spectrum to offer their services, he added.
Globally, MVNOs purchase air time on wholesale basis from the mobile network operators (MNO) and then use it to provide services through their own brand. In India too, MVNOs have started offering services under their brand name by tying up with mobile operators.
Lock-in period
On regulating the functioning of MVNOs, Mr. Misra said there should be some lock-in period and a security deposit for MVNOs so that they could work under a set of guidelines and were not allowed to exit business before the stipulated lock-in period.
The TRAI is examining the feasibility of mobile virtual network operations in India and has sought feedback from telecom operators and other stakeholders.
In its consultation paper, the TRAI said: “MVNO licensee is an entity that does not have an assignment of spectrum for access services but can provide wireless [mobile] access services to customers by sharing the spectrum of the access provider.
”Operators’ demand
In their response to TRAI’s suggestion, leading mobile operators including Bharti and Reliance Communications had sought changes in the definition of an MVNO.
The operators said an MVNO did not have an allocation of spectrum. The operators want a commercial arrangement between MVNOs and mobile operators for providing the telecom services to the end user, which is the essence of any MVNO’s business.
Source:(The Hindu)
TRAI chairman Nripendra Misra told journalists at an “Open House” here that MVNOs which offered mobile services by tying up with local operators could not claim ownership of spectrum as it was allotted only to licence holders by the Department of Telecommunications. However, they would be allowed to use spectrum to offer their services, he added.
Globally, MVNOs purchase air time on wholesale basis from the mobile network operators (MNO) and then use it to provide services through their own brand. In India too, MVNOs have started offering services under their brand name by tying up with mobile operators.
Lock-in period
On regulating the functioning of MVNOs, Mr. Misra said there should be some lock-in period and a security deposit for MVNOs so that they could work under a set of guidelines and were not allowed to exit business before the stipulated lock-in period.
The TRAI is examining the feasibility of mobile virtual network operations in India and has sought feedback from telecom operators and other stakeholders.
In its consultation paper, the TRAI said: “MVNO licensee is an entity that does not have an assignment of spectrum for access services but can provide wireless [mobile] access services to customers by sharing the spectrum of the access provider.
”Operators’ demand
In their response to TRAI’s suggestion, leading mobile operators including Bharti and Reliance Communications had sought changes in the definition of an MVNO.
The operators said an MVNO did not have an allocation of spectrum. The operators want a commercial arrangement between MVNOs and mobile operators for providing the telecom services to the end user, which is the essence of any MVNO’s business.
Source:(The Hindu)
Nokia Supplies WCDMA 3G Network Including HSDPA to Eurotel in the Czech Republic
ESPOO, Finland, September 8 -- Nokia and Czech mobile operator Eurotel Praha, have signed an agreement for the supply of WCDMA 3G network including the Nokia High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) solution, continuing Nokia's long-term role in the development of Eurotel's mobile network. The deal is Nokia's first 3G contract in the Czech Republic.
Under the agreement, Nokia delivers core and radio networks including the HSDPA solution and the Nokia IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS). Nokia also provides the Nokia NetAct(TM) network management solution, and services for network planning and implementation, operation and maintenance, and training.
The Nokia HSDPA solution is a software upgrade to the 3G network with which data speeds will go up to 1-2 Mbps in the first phase.
"We see 3G as a crucial step in ensuring our market leadership, and fulfilling the demand of our customers", says Tomas David, Chief Strategy Officer of Eurotel Praha. "We are confident that Nokia's expertise in 3G WCDMA deployment and its ability to respond to our needs will ensure we are able to offer our customers the most advanced 3G services."
"Nokia is proud to collaborate with Eurotel on its initiative to make 3G services a reality in the Czech Republic," says Matti Palomaki, Country Director, Networks, Nokia. "Our high quality product portfolio makes a strong business case for Eurotel to provide competitive 3G services to its customers."
About Eurotel Praha, spol. s r.o.
Eurotel Praha, spol. s r. o., reported more than 4.4 million customers in its network at the end of June 2005. The mobile telephone networks of Eurotel 900/1800 MHz and 450 MHz cover a territory which has 99 per cent of the population of the Czech Republic (more than 10 million people). Eurotel holds a UMTS license for the operation of 3rd generation mobile services.
As well as services for post-paid customers on billed tariffs, Eurotel offers prepaid cards under the brand name Go and a full range and content of multi-media services, including video, MMS, voice services, WAP and SMS. Eurotel is the only mobile operator in the Czech Republic which offers the two most advanced GSM (wireless) data transfer technologies. The high quality of Eurotel services includes SuperSound technology, which ensures a clean voice connection and 397 roaming partners in 160 countries around the world.
Eurotel Praha is a limited liability company (spol. s r. o.), and is owned (100%) by Cesky Telecom, a. s.
About Nokia
Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people to each other and the information that matters to them with easy-to-use and innovative products like mobile phones, devices and solutions for imaging, games, media and businesses. Nokia provides equipment, solutions and services for network operators and corporations.
source:(www.nokia.com )
Under the agreement, Nokia delivers core and radio networks including the HSDPA solution and the Nokia IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS). Nokia also provides the Nokia NetAct(TM) network management solution, and services for network planning and implementation, operation and maintenance, and training.
The Nokia HSDPA solution is a software upgrade to the 3G network with which data speeds will go up to 1-2 Mbps in the first phase.
"We see 3G as a crucial step in ensuring our market leadership, and fulfilling the demand of our customers", says Tomas David, Chief Strategy Officer of Eurotel Praha. "We are confident that Nokia's expertise in 3G WCDMA deployment and its ability to respond to our needs will ensure we are able to offer our customers the most advanced 3G services."
"Nokia is proud to collaborate with Eurotel on its initiative to make 3G services a reality in the Czech Republic," says Matti Palomaki, Country Director, Networks, Nokia. "Our high quality product portfolio makes a strong business case for Eurotel to provide competitive 3G services to its customers."
About Eurotel Praha, spol. s r.o.
Eurotel Praha, spol. s r. o., reported more than 4.4 million customers in its network at the end of June 2005. The mobile telephone networks of Eurotel 900/1800 MHz and 450 MHz cover a territory which has 99 per cent of the population of the Czech Republic (more than 10 million people). Eurotel holds a UMTS license for the operation of 3rd generation mobile services.
As well as services for post-paid customers on billed tariffs, Eurotel offers prepaid cards under the brand name Go and a full range and content of multi-media services, including video, MMS, voice services, WAP and SMS. Eurotel is the only mobile operator in the Czech Republic which offers the two most advanced GSM (wireless) data transfer technologies. The high quality of Eurotel services includes SuperSound technology, which ensures a clean voice connection and 397 roaming partners in 160 countries around the world.
Eurotel Praha is a limited liability company (spol. s r. o.), and is owned (100%) by Cesky Telecom, a. s.
About Nokia
Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people to each other and the information that matters to them with easy-to-use and innovative products like mobile phones, devices and solutions for imaging, games, media and businesses. Nokia provides equipment, solutions and services for network operators and corporations.
source:(www.nokia.com )
Motorola Provides Mobile Virtual Network Enabler vistream with IP Core Network Solutions and Services
Greater flexibility and control allows MVNOs to deliver services to market faster and more cost effectively
BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 13 -- Motorola Inc. ( NYSE = MOT ) has signed a contract with vistream, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the telecommunications specialist MATERNA Information & Communications, to supply its IP core network solution to deliver mobile services quickly and cost effectively across Germany. vistream, who expects to launch its service with several MVNOs in the second quarter of 2006, selected Motorola's core network solution to further differentiate and control its mobile service offering and more rapidly introduce new services without relying on the host operator network.
vistream will be implementing an IP-ready core solution that includes the Motorola SoftSwitch (MSS-G), Home Location Server (HLS), Mobile Number Portability (MNP) and associated network services. The MSS-G provisions legacy and IP mobile networks, providing MVNOs with superior network and service flexibility. The Motorola SoftSwitch shares a common core platform with the Motorola IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS), delivering an evolutionary path to IMS and seamless mobility.
With Motorola's core solution, vistream's service quality and provisioning costs can be managed more effectively due to the ability to interconnect with multiple RAN and interconnect network providers. Also, by deploying the next generation Motorola HLS, vistream can access an increased level of subscriber intelligence to support such activities as customer care and planning the overall strategic direction of their service portfolio.
"With our proven core network solution, we're addressing a growing trend amongst MVNOs to have greater control and flexibility over the services they offer their customers and we're enhancing their ability to differentiate with rapid deployment of services such as Push-to-Talk or UMA," said Margaret Rice- Jones, corporate vice president and general manager, Motorola Core Networks.
The Motorola solution can enable MVNOs to make savings on hosting costs, transmission and interconnect charges. In addition, Motorola's next generation solution will enable vistream to offer service plans and rate options based on a combination of fixed and cellular network connections.
"The next-generation core network from Motorola combines all the characteristics that are crucial for getting into the mobile market successfully: scalability, flexibility and cost efficiency," says Jurgen Zimmer, CEO of vistream. "With this solution, we can support our customers for existing and future communication requirements."
Future service flexibility is supported through the Motorola SoftSwitch which delivers an evolution to IMS and Seamless Mobility thus providing continued opportunity to integrate new service combinations of speech, data, and video content over legacy and next generation access networks.
About vistream
A wholly owned subsidiary of the telecommunications specialist MATERNA Information & Communications, vistream offers customers from various industry sectors innovative GSM and UMTS solutions, as well as value-added services. As the first company on the German mobile telephone market, vistream sees itself as a genuine Mobile Virtual Network Enabler (MVNE), thus taking on the role of a mobile network operator for its customers. Using its own GSM core network, as well as its own services, vistream offers individual customer models. In addition to customer service and various billing modules, these customer models also include a wide range of value-added services on the basis of text messaging (SMS), multimedia messaging (MMS), and speech solutions. vistream's focus is on innovative product development in cooperation with its customers. These include mainly companies that have strong brands, and that want to enter the lucrative mobile telephone business on the basis of their existing customer relations. For more information: http://www.vistream.de.
About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation and leadership in wireless and broadband communications. Inspired by our vision of Seamless Mobility, the people of Motorola are committed to helping you get and stay connected simply and seamlessly to the people, information, and entertainment that you want and need. We do this by designing and delivering "must have" products, "must do" experiences and powerful networks -- along with a full complement of support services. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $36.8 billion in 2005. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit http://www.motorola.com .
MOTOROLA and the stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.
Source:(PR Newswire Association LLC)
BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 13 -- Motorola Inc. ( NYSE = MOT ) has signed a contract with vistream, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the telecommunications specialist MATERNA Information & Communications, to supply its IP core network solution to deliver mobile services quickly and cost effectively across Germany. vistream, who expects to launch its service with several MVNOs in the second quarter of 2006, selected Motorola's core network solution to further differentiate and control its mobile service offering and more rapidly introduce new services without relying on the host operator network.
vistream will be implementing an IP-ready core solution that includes the Motorola SoftSwitch (MSS-G), Home Location Server (HLS), Mobile Number Portability (MNP) and associated network services. The MSS-G provisions legacy and IP mobile networks, providing MVNOs with superior network and service flexibility. The Motorola SoftSwitch shares a common core platform with the Motorola IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS), delivering an evolutionary path to IMS and seamless mobility.
With Motorola's core solution, vistream's service quality and provisioning costs can be managed more effectively due to the ability to interconnect with multiple RAN and interconnect network providers. Also, by deploying the next generation Motorola HLS, vistream can access an increased level of subscriber intelligence to support such activities as customer care and planning the overall strategic direction of their service portfolio.
"With our proven core network solution, we're addressing a growing trend amongst MVNOs to have greater control and flexibility over the services they offer their customers and we're enhancing their ability to differentiate with rapid deployment of services such as Push-to-Talk or UMA," said Margaret Rice- Jones, corporate vice president and general manager, Motorola Core Networks.
The Motorola solution can enable MVNOs to make savings on hosting costs, transmission and interconnect charges. In addition, Motorola's next generation solution will enable vistream to offer service plans and rate options based on a combination of fixed and cellular network connections.
"The next-generation core network from Motorola combines all the characteristics that are crucial for getting into the mobile market successfully: scalability, flexibility and cost efficiency," says Jurgen Zimmer, CEO of vistream. "With this solution, we can support our customers for existing and future communication requirements."
Future service flexibility is supported through the Motorola SoftSwitch which delivers an evolution to IMS and Seamless Mobility thus providing continued opportunity to integrate new service combinations of speech, data, and video content over legacy and next generation access networks.
About vistream
A wholly owned subsidiary of the telecommunications specialist MATERNA Information & Communications, vistream offers customers from various industry sectors innovative GSM and UMTS solutions, as well as value-added services. As the first company on the German mobile telephone market, vistream sees itself as a genuine Mobile Virtual Network Enabler (MVNE), thus taking on the role of a mobile network operator for its customers. Using its own GSM core network, as well as its own services, vistream offers individual customer models. In addition to customer service and various billing modules, these customer models also include a wide range of value-added services on the basis of text messaging (SMS), multimedia messaging (MMS), and speech solutions. vistream's focus is on innovative product development in cooperation with its customers. These include mainly companies that have strong brands, and that want to enter the lucrative mobile telephone business on the basis of their existing customer relations. For more information: http://www.vistream.de.
About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation and leadership in wireless and broadband communications. Inspired by our vision of Seamless Mobility, the people of Motorola are committed to helping you get and stay connected simply and seamlessly to the people, information, and entertainment that you want and need. We do this by designing and delivering "must have" products, "must do" experiences and powerful networks -- along with a full complement of support services. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $36.8 billion in 2005. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit http://www.motorola.com .
MOTOROLA and the stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.
Source:(PR Newswire Association LLC)
First Mobile Network In China To Deliver Speeds Up To 14x Faster!
Shandong Satellite Users Receive Fastest Mobile Web Browsing and Email Experience
WATERLOO, ON, June 20 - SlipStream Data Inc., the leading global provider of data acceleration, today welcomed Shandong Satellite Communications to SlipStream's growing list of more than 2200 global service provider customers. Shandong Satcom will launch SlipStream MSP with NOW!Imaging(TM), the fastest mobile acceleration solution available across their CDMA 1x network in July.
Shandong Satcom was seeking an acceleration solution that would provide the fastest transfer rates by using the best compression and network optimization technology. After rigorous testing, SlipStream MSP with NOW!Imaging outperformed other solutions by a wide margin.
Mr. Hao Jun, General Manager, Shandong Satcom added, "After testing, we knew the SlipStream solution would improve the speed experience of our subscribers and save our bandwidth resources."
CCPower, SlipStream's Master Distributor and Partner in China, believes the top speed and superior performance experienced during the pilot sessions were the key reasons Shandong Satcom chose a SlipStream solution. Wang Xili, CCPower's President stated, "We are very excited about the opportunity with Shandong Satellite Communications. We worked very hard with SlipStream staff to show Shandong Satcom they were getting a superior product and we look forward to providing them with the after sales service and support they need."
China is the largest and fastest growing mobile market in the world with over 400 million mobile subscribers, growing at a rate of approximately 20% per year. Shandong, with its nearly 100 million inhabitants, ranks second on the GDP list making it one of the top economic drivers in China's economy.
Shandong Satcom is a subsidiary of China Satellite Communications (China Satcom), one of the six national telecom service providers in China. China Satcom provides satellite communication services to telecommunication, broadcasting, and other industries. It also provides satellite mobile communication services, Internet access services, VSAT services, 800MHz trunking services, GPS services, audio, data and multimedia services, 3.5G WLAN services and IP long distance service. It is the only company out of the six national telecom providers to offer satellite-based services.
SlipStream MSP with NOW!Imaging delivers Web pages at unprecedented speeds, while also providing the highest image quality. Through proprietary progressive image coding and concurrent loading, NOW!Imaging delivers usable, image-rich Web pages up to 14x faster on mobile networks. At the core of SlipStream MSP's proprietary technology is the world's best online, lossless data compression algorithm developed by Dr. En-hui Yang, one of SlipStream's co-founders. This unsurpassed compression performance translates into a significant reduction in bandwidth requirements (80% on average) which enables MSPs to support more users at a higher data rate and prolong the life of their existing infrastructure.
SlipStream's solutions for Mobile Service Providers will be showcased at numerous trade shows in 2006 including CommunicAsia 2006, Singapore, Republic of Singapore (June 20-23), 3GSM World Congress Asia, Singapore, Republic of Singapore (Oct. 16-20), Andicom 2006, Cartagena, Colombia (Oct. 25-27), World Handset Forum, San Diego, USA (Oct.31-Nov. 1) and Gitex 2006, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Nov. 18-22).
About SlipStream Data Inc.
SlipStream delivers the fastest, most reliable acceleration, compression and network optimization technology for mobile, broadband and dial networks. SlipStream's core technology, the SlipStream Acceleration & Optimization Engine is the most widelydeployed Web, email and multimedia content solution in the world and has delivered increased profits, reductions in subscriber churn and optimized bandwidth for more than 2200 service providers in over 50 countries. SlipStream's solution guarantees the best, most consistent quality of service experience for end users. For more information - visit www.slipstream.com.
(C) 2006 by SlipStream Data Inc. SlipStream is a registered trademark of SlipStream Data Inc. NOW!Imaging is a trademark of SlipStream Data Inc. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
WATERLOO, ON, June 20 - SlipStream Data Inc., the leading global provider of data acceleration, today welcomed Shandong Satellite Communications to SlipStream's growing list of more than 2200 global service provider customers. Shandong Satcom will launch SlipStream MSP with NOW!Imaging(TM), the fastest mobile acceleration solution available across their CDMA 1x network in July.
Shandong Satcom was seeking an acceleration solution that would provide the fastest transfer rates by using the best compression and network optimization technology. After rigorous testing, SlipStream MSP with NOW!Imaging outperformed other solutions by a wide margin.
Mr. Hao Jun, General Manager, Shandong Satcom added, "After testing, we knew the SlipStream solution would improve the speed experience of our subscribers and save our bandwidth resources."
CCPower, SlipStream's Master Distributor and Partner in China, believes the top speed and superior performance experienced during the pilot sessions were the key reasons Shandong Satcom chose a SlipStream solution. Wang Xili, CCPower's President stated, "We are very excited about the opportunity with Shandong Satellite Communications. We worked very hard with SlipStream staff to show Shandong Satcom they were getting a superior product and we look forward to providing them with the after sales service and support they need."
China is the largest and fastest growing mobile market in the world with over 400 million mobile subscribers, growing at a rate of approximately 20% per year. Shandong, with its nearly 100 million inhabitants, ranks second on the GDP list making it one of the top economic drivers in China's economy.
Shandong Satcom is a subsidiary of China Satellite Communications (China Satcom), one of the six national telecom service providers in China. China Satcom provides satellite communication services to telecommunication, broadcasting, and other industries. It also provides satellite mobile communication services, Internet access services, VSAT services, 800MHz trunking services, GPS services, audio, data and multimedia services, 3.5G WLAN services and IP long distance service. It is the only company out of the six national telecom providers to offer satellite-based services.
SlipStream MSP with NOW!Imaging delivers Web pages at unprecedented speeds, while also providing the highest image quality. Through proprietary progressive image coding and concurrent loading, NOW!Imaging delivers usable, image-rich Web pages up to 14x faster on mobile networks. At the core of SlipStream MSP's proprietary technology is the world's best online, lossless data compression algorithm developed by Dr. En-hui Yang, one of SlipStream's co-founders. This unsurpassed compression performance translates into a significant reduction in bandwidth requirements (80% on average) which enables MSPs to support more users at a higher data rate and prolong the life of their existing infrastructure.
SlipStream's solutions for Mobile Service Providers will be showcased at numerous trade shows in 2006 including CommunicAsia 2006, Singapore, Republic of Singapore (June 20-23), 3GSM World Congress Asia, Singapore, Republic of Singapore (Oct. 16-20), Andicom 2006, Cartagena, Colombia (Oct. 25-27), World Handset Forum, San Diego, USA (Oct.31-Nov. 1) and Gitex 2006, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Nov. 18-22).
About SlipStream Data Inc.
SlipStream delivers the fastest, most reliable acceleration, compression and network optimization technology for mobile, broadband and dial networks. SlipStream's core technology, the SlipStream Acceleration & Optimization Engine is the most widelydeployed Web, email and multimedia content solution in the world and has delivered increased profits, reductions in subscriber churn and optimized bandwidth for more than 2200 service providers in over 50 countries. SlipStream's solution guarantees the best, most consistent quality of service experience for end users. For more information - visit www.slipstream.com.
(C) 2006 by SlipStream Data Inc. SlipStream is a registered trademark of SlipStream Data Inc. NOW!Imaging is a trademark of SlipStream Data Inc. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Huawei’s Core Network Equipment Successfully Deployed into KPN’s Mobile Network
Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd (“Huawei”), a leader in providing next generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, and The Netherlands B.V/ KPN MOBILE N.V. (“KPN Mobile”), have announced that Huawei’s circuit and packet switched network equipment has been successfully introduced into KPN Mobile’s network.
Huawei’s mobile softswitch product was selected to expand the capacity of the core network in the Circuit Switched (CS) domain, while adhering to KPN Mobile’s stringent requirements. It is a key part of KPN Mobile’s strategy is to deliver service to customers through shared radio and core network infrastructure. This is the first commercial deployment of Internet Protocol (IP) based mobile softswitch network architecture in Europe.
“We are pleased that the project to replace KPN Mobiles core network with the future proof Huawei core network is well on track. Huawei has shown its ability to supply European tier one operators and deliver on time a network with outstanding quality of service performance that will benefit our customers. The KPN Mobile network is now ready for the future, mainly based on the efficient IP protocol architecture,” said Sietse Sijperda, chief technology officer of KPN Mobile.
In the Packet Switched (PS) domain, Huawei’s high-capacity 2G/3G SGSN is currently carrying KPN Mobile’s second generation PS traffic, and 3G traffic will migrate to this equipment shortly. Huawei’s Gateway GPRS Support Nodes (GGSN) will also be introduced into KPN Mobile’s network. The deployment of Huawei’s PS equipment provides KPN with an advanced, high-capacity network onto which next generation IP based services can be deployed with greater flexibility.
“The successful deployment of Huawei’s CS and PS equipment into KPN’s commercial network is of great significance to us,” said Wang Jiading, vice president, Huawei Technologies MENA Operations. “This implementation highlights the excellent quality of our core network products, our strong delivery capability, and the trust of leading operators in Huawei as a mobile network equipment supplier.”
Huawei’s mobile softswitch is renowned for its reliability and stability. The company was the first vendor to introduced the mobile softswitch solution for commercial use. To date, Huawei’s mobile softswitch solution serves more than 170 million subscribers worldwide and has the largest market share in new mobile softswitch sales. Huawei also pioneered the integrated 2G/3G PS product, which is currently deployed in more than 40 countries for over 55 million subscribers.
About KPNKPN offers telecommunication services to both consumers and businesses. The core activities are telephony, Internet and television services in the Netherlands, mobile telecom services in Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium and data services in Western Europe. KPN is market leader in the major segments of the Dutch telecom market and is actively growing market share in the new IP and DSL markets. Through E-Plus and BASE, KPN occupies a strong position in the mobile markets in Germany and Belgium respectively.
About Huawei Technologies Co., LtdHuawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (“Huawei”) is a leader in providing next generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world. The company is dedicated to providing innovative and customized products, services and solutions to create long-term value and potential growth for its customers. Huawei’s products and solutions are deployed in over 100 countries and serve 28 of the world’s top 50 operators, as well as over one billion users worldwide. For more information, please visit www.huawei.com.
© 2007 Al Bawaba (www.albawaba.com)
Huawei’s mobile softswitch product was selected to expand the capacity of the core network in the Circuit Switched (CS) domain, while adhering to KPN Mobile’s stringent requirements. It is a key part of KPN Mobile’s strategy is to deliver service to customers through shared radio and core network infrastructure. This is the first commercial deployment of Internet Protocol (IP) based mobile softswitch network architecture in Europe.
“We are pleased that the project to replace KPN Mobiles core network with the future proof Huawei core network is well on track. Huawei has shown its ability to supply European tier one operators and deliver on time a network with outstanding quality of service performance that will benefit our customers. The KPN Mobile network is now ready for the future, mainly based on the efficient IP protocol architecture,” said Sietse Sijperda, chief technology officer of KPN Mobile.
In the Packet Switched (PS) domain, Huawei’s high-capacity 2G/3G SGSN is currently carrying KPN Mobile’s second generation PS traffic, and 3G traffic will migrate to this equipment shortly. Huawei’s Gateway GPRS Support Nodes (GGSN) will also be introduced into KPN Mobile’s network. The deployment of Huawei’s PS equipment provides KPN with an advanced, high-capacity network onto which next generation IP based services can be deployed with greater flexibility.
“The successful deployment of Huawei’s CS and PS equipment into KPN’s commercial network is of great significance to us,” said Wang Jiading, vice president, Huawei Technologies MENA Operations. “This implementation highlights the excellent quality of our core network products, our strong delivery capability, and the trust of leading operators in Huawei as a mobile network equipment supplier.”
Huawei’s mobile softswitch is renowned for its reliability and stability. The company was the first vendor to introduced the mobile softswitch solution for commercial use. To date, Huawei’s mobile softswitch solution serves more than 170 million subscribers worldwide and has the largest market share in new mobile softswitch sales. Huawei also pioneered the integrated 2G/3G PS product, which is currently deployed in more than 40 countries for over 55 million subscribers.
About KPNKPN offers telecommunication services to both consumers and businesses. The core activities are telephony, Internet and television services in the Netherlands, mobile telecom services in Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium and data services in Western Europe. KPN is market leader in the major segments of the Dutch telecom market and is actively growing market share in the new IP and DSL markets. Through E-Plus and BASE, KPN occupies a strong position in the mobile markets in Germany and Belgium respectively.
About Huawei Technologies Co., LtdHuawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (“Huawei”) is a leader in providing next generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world. The company is dedicated to providing innovative and customized products, services and solutions to create long-term value and potential growth for its customers. Huawei’s products and solutions are deployed in over 100 countries and serve 28 of the world’s top 50 operators, as well as over one billion users worldwide. For more information, please visit www.huawei.com.
© 2007 Al Bawaba (www.albawaba.com)
Amsterdam gets Europe's first mobile Wimax network
A commercial network launched in Amsterdam on Tuesday is the first in Europe to use a mobile version of the Wimax standard to allow users to surf the Web at high speeds while on the move, operator Worldmax said.
The broadband wireless network is aimed at competing with telecoms operators KPN , Vodafone and T-Mobile , the privately held Dutch firm said.
It is similar to using a mobile phone network and differs from networks using earlier Wimax technology which required users to be stationary.
The network initially covers just the city centre of Amsterdam, but Worldmax said it plans to extend it across the country in coming years.
The company is a potential threat to mobile operators that are increasingly looking to data usage to drive growth as revenue from voice calls levels off or falls.
The broadband wireless network is aimed at competing with telecoms operators KPN , Vodafone and T-Mobile , the privately held Dutch firm said.
It is similar to using a mobile phone network and differs from networks using earlier Wimax technology which required users to be stationary.
The network initially covers just the city centre of Amsterdam, but Worldmax said it plans to extend it across the country in coming years.
The company is a potential threat to mobile operators that are increasingly looking to data usage to drive growth as revenue from voice calls levels off or falls.
Chief Executive Jeanine van der Vlist said a nationwide rollout was a task similar to building a new mobile phone network, adding the company would need about 3,000 sites to cover the Netherlands.
The total cost of building the nationwide network will run into the hundreds of millions of dollars.
Worldmax, whose investors include Intel and Greenfield Capital, would not reveal financial or subscriber targets.
But the CEO said it would have to become one of the bigger Dutch players with its mass-market offer to be profitable.
The company will charge about 20 euros (16 pounds) per month for a wireless broadband connection for laptop computers with unlimited amount of data.
With comparable speeds to broadband, a lower price and no long-term contract, Van der Vlist said Worldmax expects to gain customers from mobile operators, but eventually also attract new customer groups such as teenagers which at the moment cannot afford mobile broadband.
The total cost of building the nationwide network will run into the hundreds of millions of dollars.
Worldmax, whose investors include Intel and Greenfield Capital, would not reveal financial or subscriber targets.
But the CEO said it would have to become one of the bigger Dutch players with its mass-market offer to be profitable.
The company will charge about 20 euros (16 pounds) per month for a wireless broadband connection for laptop computers with unlimited amount of data.
With comparable speeds to broadband, a lower price and no long-term contract, Van der Vlist said Worldmax expects to gain customers from mobile operators, but eventually also attract new customer groups such as teenagers which at the moment cannot afford mobile broadband.
Source:(the International Herald Tribune)
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