T-Mobile adds a free 3G stick, cuts prices Nov 12, 2009
The new device works with T-Mobile's domestic 3G network, or with slower GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) and EDGE (Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution) networks where 3G is not available. Also on Wednesday, the nation's fourth-largest carrier began offering contracts with a lower monthly data rate for a limited time. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
China's Huawei to set up training centers in Indonesia Nov 12, 2009
According to Ma, Huawei has supplied telecommunication equipment for 9 mobile telecommunications operators operating in Indonesia to develop their GSM (Global System for Mobile) and Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) telecommunication networks. Huawei had just signed a contract worth 1. (Xinhuanet, China)
Nokia launches 3 CDMA phones Nov 11, 2009
HELSINKI: The world's largest mobile phone maker Nokia launched three new CDMA phones and said it remained committed to the standard, which has long been overshadowed by the more global GSM. ... GSM, or Global System for Mobile Communications, is the more global standard, with around 3 ... 45 billion subscribers at the end of the second quarter, according to the GSM Association (www. (India Times, India)
Dell Gets Android Phone OK Amid New iPhone Buzz Nov 11, 2009
The news of an iPhone using a hybrid chip that would make it compatible with GSM 3G networks, such as ATs well as CDMA networks, such as Verizon's, come from an analyst note quoted by. LATEST NEWS. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Is your cell phone slowly killing you? Nov 11, 2009
Interphone, for example, receives some funding from the GSM Association, which represents the worldwide mobile communications industry, and the Mobile Manufacturers Forum, an international association of telecommunications equipment manufacturers. Research that has been released by Interphone has major flaws, Moskowitz said. (CNN)
RCom partners atom tech for biz Nov 9, 2009
"Our agreement with atom technologies will set the ground for RCom to make an aggressive pitch in the Indian mobile-commerce market. We will leverage this agreement to drive m-commerce transactions across both the GSM and CDMA networks," RCom Head (Product, Mobile Data and Content Services) Anil Pande said. Read business stories in. (India Times)
Telecom revenues back to 08 levels Nov 9, 2009
A top executive with a leading GSM telecom company pointed out that the full impact of falling tariffs would reflect on all operators books only over the next two quarters. The sectors revenues and margins will dip further in the next three to six months despite another 80 million new customers being added during this time, this executive said. (India Times)
BSNL to hold direct talks with Zain Nov 7, 2009
Mr Goyal also said that BSNL was in talks with Ericsson for lower prices for its 93 million GSM lines tender worth Rs 40,000. BSNLs original tender was divided into four parts-25 million lines each for north, west and south zones and 18 million lines for the east. (India Times)
Tata Tele to raise $ 250 million Nov 6, 2009
"Our capital expenditure for this year was in excess of Rs 1,000-crore, which was already spent. Thanks to the response to our GSM plan, we have advanced Q4 capex to Q3. Towards the end of Q3, we should be in a position to take a decision on further capital expenditure plan," Rajan said. The company has applied for additional spectrum of GSM of 4 ... The company which adopted Tata DoCoMo's per second tariff plan for its GSM services in Mumbai and Maharashtra believes the current pricing is... (India Times)
Eutelsat Communications Reports Record Revenue Growth in the First Quarter 2009-2010: +11.6% Nov 5, 2009
9 million shows strong demand for capacity for corporate networks and GSM backhaul in Africa, Central Asia and the Middle East and for Internet backbone connectivity for local Internet Service Providers operating in areas unserved by terrestrial networks. Revenue growth reflects in particular. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
BlackBerry Storm 2 Nov 5, 2009
25 (480x360) SurePress touchscreen; Wi-Fi; CDMA/Quadband GSM connectivity; 16GB MicroSD card; Talk time: 300 min GSM, 330 min CDMA, 360 min UMTS; 3 ... Speaking of 3G, globe-trotting road warriors will also value the Storm 2's dual-mode functionality, which lets the device access both Verizon's reliable CDMA network in the U.S. and quad-band GSM connections worldwide via its included SIM card. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Ordnance Survey opens up data Nov 4, 2009
It works by using a mobile phone's GSM connection, then sending the GPS signal to Locatorz servers which can in turn plot the information onto an Ordnance Survey map and send it to a viewable, secure internet page. The data is updated on the website every two minutes - although the smartphone application does come with an "off" button too. (BBC News -- Technology)
Sony Ericsson's Android Phone Focuses on Multimedia Nov 4, 2009
The X10 supports GSM GRPS/EDGE and UMTS HSPA, can utilize applications from either the Android Market or Sony Ericsson's Play Now Arena, and is built around a 1-GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. Rather Gorgeous' Music Interface. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
* VIA Telecom forecasts 50% growth in 2010 shipments Nov 4, 2009
CDMA is a rival standard to the dominant cellular standard GSM, or global system for mobile. VIA Telecom and the US Qualcomm Inc are the two major CDMA handset chip suppliers. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* Satellite navigation device nets award for ITRI South Nov 4, 2009
Integrating the satellite positioning technology reduces the cost of a traditional GSM (global system for mobile communications) navigation system. The Galileo systems higher accuracy and wider coverage means it could provide a number of value-added applications and create new industries and job opportunities, the ITRI statement said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Sony Ericsson XPERIA(TM) X10 introduces an open and integrated world of social media, communication and entertainment Nov 3, 2009
- XPERIA(TM) X10 is the flagship phone in a family of phones coming to market during the first half of 2010. The reaction from our global operator partners to the XPERIA X10 has been extremely positive and we will be rolling out across the world including Japan from the first half of 2010. (Canada Newswire)
Metros' teledensity over 100% Nov 2, 2009
According to a top executive with another large GSM operator, each of the four metros had the scope of increasing their penetration levels by another 20-30%, as over a fifth of the residents in these cities, who are in the lower income bracket, a mobile phone continued to remain an aspirational product. Read business stories in. (India Times)
RComm Q2 net plunges more than half Nov 1, 2009
Reliance Communications, the majority of whose subscribers are on CDMA, earlier this year expanded its smaller GSM business to all of India with a $2 billion investment. It has said capital expenditure for the year to March would be lower by a third from its previous guidance. (India Times, India)
Reliance Comm posts 51% decline in profits Nov 1, 2009
In a statement, the company said higher competitive intensity, aggressive tariff restructuring by the telecom operators and higher network and operational costs owing to a nationwide GSM rollout have impacted wireless segment and EBIDTA margin. Also Read. (India Times)
Call to harmonise mobile airwaves Oct 29, 2009
A similar plan allowed the emergence of GSM mobile phones in the 1990s. The EU believes using the common frequency would be a particular boon for unconnected rural areas because it travels over long distances. (BBC News -- Technology)
Nokia says iPhone infringes on patents Oct 29, 2009
Nokia claims the iPhone violates 10 patents that make wireless devices compatible with a number of technical standards, including "GSM." GSM is the global wireless standard used by AT exclusive U.S. distributor of the iPhone, and dozens of other carriers around the world. The disputed patents cover wireless data, speed coding, security and encryption. (The News-Press -- Business)
Africa: Solar Energy for Mobile Phones Offers Big Market Oct 29, 2009
Washington, DC "The GSMA's Green Power for Mobile (GPM) programme estimates there are 485 million mobile users without access to the electricity grid, a factor which severely limits usage opportunities. The report identifies a range of charging choices available that, if implemented effectively, will extend service availability and could boost average revenues per user by 10-14%." - Balancing Act Africa News Update. A new report from the GSM Association Development Fund (the GSMA is the... (allAfrica.com)
Tempo M900: Slightly out of Tempo Oct 29, 2009
0-megapixels Connectivity: HSDPA, EDGE, quad-band GSM, Bluetooth 2. 0, WiFi Messaging: MMS, SMS, e-mail Expansion: mini SD Screen: 3. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Sony Ericsson C905 Cybershot Oct 29, 2009
The battery life is rated at 9 hours of GSM talk time and almost 16 days of standby. UMTS is good for 4 hours of talk and 2. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
HCL may lose BSNL IT contracts worth Rs 1,700 cr Oct 28, 2009
This IT outsourcing contract is part of BSNLs 93-million line GSM project worth over $1 b, for procuring network equipment, tower infrastructure and technology solutions and services. The project was split into four zones to allow companies to bid separately for each zone. (India Times)
Kindle change reflects new world of mobile Oct 27, 2009
Eyeing the bulk of mobile networks and potential carrier partners around the world, the company introduced a new version that uses HSPA (High-Speed Packet Access), a form of 3G based on GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) technology ... The GSM Association last year claimed there were more than 3 billion GSM connections in the world ... LTE is backed by the GSM Association, the same organization behind GSM and HSPA.. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Nokia Claim Against iPhone Could Reach $1 Billion Oct 27, 2009
Nokia said all iPhones -- the original GSM model, and the following 3G models -- use its patented technologies. "This issue has the hallmarks of the iPhone name and the deal Apple struck with Cisco for the use of this name. They wanted it, and needed it, in the same way they need Nokia's technologies," said Steven Nathasingh, managing director of research firm Vaxa Inc.. (Datamation)
* Mediatek to unveil IC products for WiMAX services Oct 26, 2009
With the collaboration of its partners, the Hsinchu-based company will also demonstrate dual-mode smartphones, which support both GSM and WiMAX technologies by integrating its WiMAX chips and baseband processors. WiMAX is a data telecommunications standard for notebook computers, mobile phones and other portable devices. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Nook may rewrite e-reader market Oct 25, 2009
The device, which could be out by the end of the year, will work on Wi-Fi or 3G, EDVO/CDMA and GSM mobile networks. And IREX Technologies, based in the Netherlands, announced a deal with digital content distributors NewspaperDirect of Canada and LibreDigital of Austin, Texas, to bring more than 1,200 newspapers and magazines to its $400 IREX e-reader, which will be sold in BestBuy stores later this year. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Apple Sued by Nokia Oct 24, 2009
The 10 patents in the lawsuit, filed in the U.S. state of Delaware, relate to technologies fundamental to devices using GSM, UMTS and/or wireless local area network (LAN) standards, Nokia said ... "Plenty of companies come to handset manufacturing and don't pay for all the IP in early years. Several Asian vendors started paying GSM license fees years after they began manufacturing GSM phones.". (Datamation)
Nokia Files Patent Suit Against Apple Oct 24, 2009
The suit, filed today in Federal District Court in Delaware, alleges that Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) infringed Nokia (NYSE: NOK) patents for GSM, UMTS or 3G WCDMA, and wireless LAN standards. "The patents cover wireless data, speech coding, security and encryption and are infringed by all Apple iPhone models shipped since the iPhone was introduced in 2007," the Finnish mobile giant said in statement. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Nokia sues Apple over iPhone Oct 23, 2009
"The ten patents in suit relate to technologies fundamental to making devices which are compatible with one or more of the GSM, UMTS (3G WCDMA) and wireless LAN standards," Nokia said. Analysts noted it was not the first time a mobile device maker started a court battle against its rival to protect its valuable patents. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Gold Summit Adds Half Warrant to Private Placement and Closes First Tranche Oct 23, 2009
RENO, NEVADA--(Marketwire - Oct. 22, 2009) - Gold Summit Corporation (TSX VENTURE: - ; "GSM" or the "Company") announces that the private placement announced on September 17, 2009 will now include a half common share purchase warrant. GSM intends to raise up to $750,000 in a non-brokered private placement, by issuing 3,750,000 units at a price of $0 ... GSM also announces that it has closed the first of tranche of its private placement. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Nokia sues Apple for patent violation Oct 23, 2009
The 10 patents in the lawsuit, filed in the U.S. state of Delaware, relate to technologies fundamental for devices using GSM, UMTS and/or local area network (LAN) standards, Nokia said. "Nokia's enormous patent portfolio doesn't make this a big surprise but it could have severe repercussions for Apple and its component supplier," said CCS Insight analyst Geoff Blaber. (India Times)
NEC C&C Foundation Awards 2009: C&C Prize to Dr. Fumitada Itakura, Prof. Ronald L. Rivest, Prof. Adi Shamir and Prof. Leonard M. Adleman Oct 22, 2009
For instance, previously, Japan created a second-generation mobile phone system called Personal Digital Cellular (PDC), Europe made a second-generation one dubbed Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), and third-generation mobile phone systems such as W-CDMA were also made. In each case, these systems were developed based on fundamental technologies such as PARCOR and LSP pioneered by Dr. Itakura, reproducing clear vocal sounds with only 1/10 to 1/20 of the data rate compared with that... (JCN Network, Japan)
Vodafone admits error on MNP Oct 22, 2009
Vodafone Ghana on Wednesday said it committed an error in saying that mobile number portability (MNP) was not possible between the GSM and the CDMA networks ... Mr Eric Valentine, Head of Technical Systems at Vodafone Ghana, told journalists at a workshop on Monday on MNP hosted by Vodafone that MNP was not possible between GSM and CDMA because of the difference in technology ... But Mr. Bob Palitz, Managing Director of Kasapa Telecom, the only CDMA operator in Ghana, challenged Mr. Valentine's... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Ericsson hit by financial crisis in 3Q Oct 22, 2009
The downturn in investments has coincided with a drop in GSM sales, as telecommunication operators shift from voice telephony to mobile broadband, E 00004000 ricsson said ... The downturn in investments has coincided with a drop in GSM sales, as telecommunication operators shift from voice telephony to mobile broadband, Ericsson said. (India Times)
Ericsson Profits Drop 71.5 Percent in 3rd Quarter Oct 22, 2009
The downturn in investments has coincided with a drop in GSM sales, as telecommunication operators shift from voice telephony to mobile broadband, Ericsson said. "Sales of network equipment declined due to lower demand in the current tougher market environment," outgoing Ericsson chief executive Carl-Henric Svanberg said in a statement. (ABC News -- Wire)
Dual-Screen, Android E-Reader 'Alex' On Tap Oct 21, 2009
Called Alex, the wireless device will allow readers to browse the Internet and access content over Wi-Fi and 3G, EVDO/CDMA and GSM connectivity, according to the Fremont, Calif. -based company. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Kasapa challenges Vodafone on MNP Oct 21, 2009
Accra, Oct. 20, GNA - Kasapa Telecom on Tuesday said the claim by an official of Vodafone Ghana that it is not possible to port a number from a GSM network to a CDMA, was "dead wrong". "The ability to move phone numbers between CDMA and GSM networks is well established," Mr. Bob Norris Palitz, Managing Director of Kasapa, told the GNA. ... Mr. Eric Valentine, Head of Technical Systems at Vodafone Ghana, told journalists at a seminar on MNP hosted by Vodafone Ghana that due to the difference in... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Vodafone pushing for mobile number portability Oct 20, 2009
Mr. Eric Valentine, Head of Technical Systems at Vodafone Ghana, said MNP would only benefit the GSM operators in Ghana and not the only CDMA player, Kasapa. He explained that GSM is not compatible with CDMA and so porting was currently not possible between GSM and CDMA. In cellular service there are two main competing network technologies: Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) and Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA). (Ghana Web, Ghana)
* Nokia struggles to regain share of the US market Oct 20, 2009
More crucially, perhaps, it also based its models on a European communications standard called GSM when roughly half the US market X including the customers of Verizon Wireless and Sprint Nextel X uses the CDMA format. Nokia, at the height of its success, decided not to adapt its phones for the US market. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Vertu Ascent Ti Carbon Fibre Collection Oct 18, 2009
7 oz; 3G and Quadband GSM coverage; 5-3 hr talk time (GSM/WCDMA); 300 hrs standby; 3MP camera; 4GB memory. Company: Vertu. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Nigeria: GSM Operators Bared From Acquiring M-Tel Oct 18, 2009
com: Nigeria: GSM Operators Bared From Acquiring M-Tel (Page 1 of 1). GSM Operators Bared From Acquiring M-Tel ... Abuja A new guideline has been released for the privatisation of the Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (NITEL), which bares current GSM operators from bidding for M-TEL, the GSM component of NITEL.. (allAfrica.com)
Nokia reshuffles executive team after poor 3Q Oct 16, 2009
Purchase Nokia 5800 Xpressmusic Unlocked Gsm Mobile Phone on sale. Featured. (Yahoo News)
Nigeria: Telecom Investment in Nigeria Hits $18bn Oct 11, 2009
com: Nigeria: Telecom Investment in Nigeria Hits $18bn (Page 1 of 1). Telecom Investment in Nigeria Hits $18bn. (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: Telecom Investment in Country Hits U.S.$18 Billion Oct 10, 2009
Ndukwe said the decision by Nigeria to implement a technologically neutral regulation has resulted in investments in both the GSM and CDMA based services and made diverse services available in Nigeria with investors attacking services from different points thereby providing choices for the Nigerian consumer. He said Nigeria is today dominated by wireless services delivery, not just in the mobile sector but also in the fixed wireless services. (allAfrica.com)
Telcos rushing in to flat terrain Oct 10, 2009
His group is a majority shareholder in Datacom Solutions, which is expected to launch its GSM services in December this year. What these players are banking on is the fact that there is a part of India that is still not on the mobile phone. (India Times)
Saudis eye Maxis IPO Oct 8, 2009
1bil for a 25% stake in Binariang GSM Sdn Bhd and a 51% stake in Maxis Indonesian operations. Tycoon T. Ananda Krishan controls the remaining stake in Binariang, the parent company of Maxis Communications Bhd. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Trais per-second tariff irks telcos Oct 7, 2009
Tata Docomo recently switched to a 'pay per second' tariff model with several other new entrants in the GSM market also expected to launch services with competitive packages that will likely put pressure on existing players to follow suit. "Bharti Airtel with 100,000 cellsites is already one of the lowest producers of mobile airtime in the world at a cost of 42 or 43 paise/minute. By engaging in predatory pricing and targeting the subscribers of other telcos, Tata Docomo is trying to get big... (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Tech Mahindra wins $50-million Saudi Telecom deal Oct 6, 2009
The IT firm has won a deal with Saudi Telecom, which is rolling out GSM services in Bahrain, said a person familiar with the development. Saudi Telecom competes with Etisalat and the Zain consortium in its home market. (India Times)
RCOM offers uniform 50p rate for local, STD calls Oct 6, 2009
MUMBAI: The ADA Group company RCOM announced that from Tuesday all its customers can pay a uniform rate of 50 paise per minute, for all services like local, STD, roaming, SMSes, across all networks and also irrespective of CDMA or GSM technology. The only exclusions are the ISD calls. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Essar to raise Rs 4,500 cr by pledging Vodafone stake Oct 6, 2009
The group on Monday kick-started the process of raising the fund through issue of non-convertible debentures (NCDs) by pledging its 11% stake in the countrys secondlargest GSM operator. A group official said ETHL Communications Holdings, the whollyowned subsidiary of the groups telecom arm Essar Teleholdings, will issue NCDs to raise Rs 2,250 crore with an option to raise additional equal amount, depending on subscribers interest. (India Times)
Telcos price war: 10-15% downside seen Oct 6, 2009
Reliance Communications, on Monday, announced a flat 50 paise per minute lifetime tariff for all calls/SMS (local, NLD, on-net, offnet, inbound/outbound roaming) made by its CDMA/GSM prepaid subs at zero monthly fixed charge (there would be a one-time fee of Rs48) ... Tata Teleservices had recently introduced a per-second billing plan for its GSM customers, which helped it sign up its highest-ever 3. (India Times)
Per-second call rates in offing Oct 6, 2009
Tata Teleservices broke away from the norm by offering users per second pulse on its GSM network a development the company attributed to its becoming the top operator. Another operator, Aircel also extended its pay-per second calling plan from Kolkata and Orissa to UP last week. (India Times, India)
Action urged on mobiles coverage Oct 6, 2009
Orange said its GSM network covered 99% of the UK, while its 3G service covered 93. It said it offered prospective customers the chance to find out about the level of coverage in their area through the Orange coverage tracker. (BBC News -- UK)
ZTE shows LTE modems Oct 5, 2009
It can also surf the Internet using EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) and GPRS (General Packet Radio Service). The AL600 can access the Internet using HSDPA and HSPA+, but it also adds support for EV-DO Rev. A (Evolution-Data Optimized). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Nortel GSM biz also on auction block Oct 3, 2009
Nortel's GSM biz also on auction block- International Business-News-The Economic Times ... Nortel's GSM biz also on auction block3 Oct 2009, 0245 hrs IST, IANS ... TORONTO: Nortel, the 124-year-old Canadian telephone equipment company that is selling its various businesses to pay off its debtors, has announced to auction its GSM (global system for mobile communication) business also. (India Times)
1 out of 3 urban mobile users in India has 2 or more numbers Oct 2, 2009
The GSM number, he advertises on the yellow hood of his rickshaw, is for customers wanting a pick up and drop service, anywhere in East Delhi ... Working in a plush Gurgaon office, Shalini Vaid (name changed on request), a director with an MNC based in Gurgaon, also uses two SIM cardsone for her official Blackberry, the other, a GSM, for family and friends. (India Times)
DOCOMO, NEC, Panasonic Mobile Communications, Fujitsu Push Ahead with LTE Mobile-Terminal Platform Oct 1, 2009
Seamless hand-over is possible between LTE and the current third-generation (3G) standards W-CDMA and GSM, meaning that users would be unaware of switching networks even while using their phones. About Panasonic. (JCN Network, Japan)
Nortel to sell GSM business Oct 1, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO: Nortel Networks Corp has said that it plans to sell its global GSM business, as the bankrupt telecom equipment maker continues to auction off its assets. GSM -- which stands for Global System for Mobile communications -- is the most popular wireless technology standard for mobile phones in the world, Nortel said ... It will also be selling its GSM-R business, a technology used by railways. (India Times, India)
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Since Malaysia had largely dropped paging technology by the time the original BlackBerry were introduced, we didnt see any BlackBerrys till RIM switched to regular GSM, EDGE and eventually 3G technology in its later models. The BlackBerry supports push e-mail by having the BlackBerry Enterprise Server installed and running on top of an organisations existing e-mail system, which relays all e-mail from the company e-mail server to the device. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
Vodafone Ghana commits $2,650,000 to school booth project Sep 26, 2009
He said the booths were fixed public GSM terminal with all the functions of a standard mobile phone, including making and receiving of calls as well as SMS.. "The booth allows a user to receive a permanent personal number on a Vodafone network whiles allowing the owner to view, search and add entries to his or her sim phone book amongst other functions. "The phone has full voice functionality and a pre-paid mode of operation with a Vodafone sim card. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
RCOM seeks nod to sell 10% in Reliance Infratel through IPO Sep 23, 2009
Mr Ambani said RCOMs capital expenditure would come down significantly this year, compared to last year when it invested heavily for the nation-wide GSM network roll out. It had spent over Rs 40,000 crore in the past two years. (India Times)
Stratos and Blue Ocean Wireless Join Forces to Offer GSM Service Via FleetBroadband Terminals Sep 23, 2009
--New partnership enables convenient bundling of BOW GSM Service from Stratos with FleetBroadband-- --Wallem Shipmanagement upgrades to BOW GSM Service from Stratos. BETHESDA, MD, Sept. 22 /PRNewswire/ - Stratos Global Corporation, the leading global provider of advanced mobile and fixed-site remote communications solutions, today announced it has reached a cooperative distribution agreement with Blue Ocean Wireless (BOW) that will enable ship managers to conveniently deploy GSM service via... (PR Newswire)
