Two Approaches to NFC Battle for French Hearts and Mobiles Nov 21, 2009
proposed by the (AFSCM), relies on the SIM (Subscriber Identity Module), a small smartcard already present in all GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) phones, and links it with NFC circuitry embedded in the phone's case. The security and reliability of the smartcard chips is guaranteed by the mobile operators that issue them, and all applications will be vetted before installation in the chips, said Bruno Prexl, the association's head of communications. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
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)
Nokia launches 3 CDMA phones Nov 11, 2009
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)
* 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)
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. AT&T, the dominant user of that system in the U.S., provides the book downloads on the new device. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Vodafone admits error on MNP Oct 22, 2009
There are two main telephony technologies; Global System for Mobile communications (GSM) and CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access). MNP is a system that allows cellular phone users to change networks and yet maintain their original phone number, including the network prefix of the network they moved from. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
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)
Kasapa challenges Vodafone on MNP Oct 21, 2009
There are two main telephony technologies; Global System for Mobile communications (GSM) and CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access). Kasapa is the only CDMA network in the Ghana competing with five other GSM operators - MTN, Vodafone, Glo Mobile, Tigo and Zain. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Vodafone pushing for mobile number portability Oct 20, 2009
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). 19 Oct. 09. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Nortel to sell GSM business Oct 1, 2009
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)
Frost & Sullivan Identifies Africa as the Next Frontier for Growth in Mobile Handsets Sep 16, 2009
" The technologies covered in this research are: global system for mobile communications (GSM), code division multiple access (CDMA), and worldwide interoperability for microwave access (WiMAX). Strategic Analysis of the Sub Saharan African Mobile Handsets Market is part of the Mobile & Wireless Growth Partnership Services programme, which also includes research in the following markets: East African Broadband Market, Analysis of Selected West African Broadband Markets, Angolan Mobile Market,... (PR Newswire)
BSNL to award $2-bn deal to ITI Sep 14, 2009
Global System for Mobile communications (GSM) is the dominant mobile-phone standard in India and elsewhere. The deal could be a boon for Franco-American networks company Alcatel-Lucent that has a manufacturing tie-up with ITI and has partnered in all GSM deals, BSNL has undertaken since 2005. (India Times)
Nokia to provide telecom services now Sep 13, 2009
Nokia, one of the key developers of GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications), the second-generation mobile technology, is looking at providing various services and solution ranging from music downloads to games to financial services and information about prices and weather to the Indian farmers among many others. The company has already inked a location-based service deal with social networking site Facebook. (India Times)
Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, Fujitsu, NEC, Nokia Siemens Networks and DOCOMO Develop Technical Specifications for Value-Added IMS Network Services Sep 7, 2009
The six companies are committed to gaining adoption of the specifications by the Rich Communication Suite (RCS) project, a collaborative effort supervised by the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSM Association) that seeks to pave the way for the introduction of commercial IMS-based rich communication services over mobile and, eventually, fixed networks. About Alcatel-Lucent. (JCN Network, Japan)
Nortel Wins Three-Month Extension for Sale of French Development Division Aug 21, 2009
Discussions concerning the French units sale focus on its GSM, or global system for mobile communications, business. GSM is used in most of the rest of the world. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Pay less for your phone calls Aug 4, 2009
FWS utilises GSM (Global System for Mobile communications) wireless technology to offer businesses competitively-priced voice services. So instead of having just one fixed line provider, a company can leverage on two providers to make calls. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
Broadpoint inks T-Mobile deal Aug 4, 2009
In April, Broadpoint increased the number of cellular sites in the Gulf of Mexico by more than 30 percent as part of an initiative to upgrade its global system for mobile communications offshore that began in October 2008. Reader Comments. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Ericsson Will Buy Nortel's North American Wireless Unit for $1.13 Billion Jul 27, 2009
It competes with the global system for mobile communications, or GSM standard, the base used in most of the rest of the world. The next generation LTE standard has been embraced by carriers using both CDMA and GSM. The first LTE networks are being designed and tested now by companies including Verizon Communications Inc., Swedens TeliaSonera AB, and Japans NTT DoCoMo. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Zer01's Mobile Offer May Be Too Good to Be True Jul 21, 2009
Zer01 has arrangements with multiple GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) operators that it can't name for nationwide coverage and combines that access with a nationwide fiber network owned by UTG, Piilani said. Zer01 then uses a VPN (virtual private network) to send its VoIP (voice over Internet Protocol) calls over the wireless network. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Liberia: TRC's Economic Criminals Jul 7, 2009
In 1999, PLC Limited obtained an exclusive license to operate a global system for mobile communications (GSM) service without entering into a competitive bidding process. In 2001, Investcom LLC attempted to purchase a GSM license in Liberia. (allAfrica.com)
Going Abroad? Pack The Cell Phone May 27, 2009
GSM, or global system for mobile communications, is used throughout much of the world, including in Europe (where it's the standard), Canada, Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand, as well as much of Asia and the Middle East. In the U.S., ATT-Mobile USA operate GSM networks. (CBS News)
Large-scale Infrastructure Development in Vietnam Bolsters its UPS Market, Finds Frost & Sullivan May 18, 2009
"The lack of basic infrastructure such as global system for mobile communications (GSM), 3G, and the inception of alternative circuits in the telecommunication industry is anticipated to further drive market.". Another sector that is expected to contribute significantly to the market is the oil and gas sector, which is experiencing increased exploration and production activities. (PR Newswire)
'Early rebound of Nigerian stocks not in sight' May 4, 2009
"What became increasingly clear as we waded through the data, interviews, surveys and analysis, is that the current downturn is fundamentally different from anything we have experienced. "Most analysts agree that the real challenge may however not be in the simple focus on the market meltdown, but the unaddressed leadership meltdown in the management of the economy and the markets that we should be focusing on," the study pointed out. To bolster liquidity and promote access to equities that... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Tech Chronicles A daily dose of postings from The Chronicle's technology... Apr 28, 2009
Verizon Wireless and Sprint both use CDMA, which is big here in the United States but is far less popular overseas, where GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) rules. With Verizon Wireless looking to transition to a new fourth-generation network LTE starting possibly late this year, Apple might be timing this to work with LTE, which will be a global standard for 4G. But even if Verizon rolls out LTE next year, any Verizon 4G handsets would also need to support 3G, which in Verizon's case... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
IDEA: A very good Idea Apr 20, 2009
Idea Cellular, a part of the Aditya Birla group, provides telecom services based on GSM (global system for mobile communications) technology. Idea, which has licences and radio frequencies to operate in all the 22 service areas or telecom circles in the country, is active in 15 circles. (India Times)
Radiation a cause for concern Apr 20, 2009
The system measures common radio services, Bluetooth, Global System for Mobile communications (GSM), Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS), Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and television broadcast signals to find out the magnitude of the high frequency emissions. Each test takes about an hour and the measurements are obtained automatically. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
AT&T's 2009 Investment Will Enhance Mobile Broadband Network Throughout Pennsylvania Mar 26, 2009
AT&T's wireless network is based on GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) technologies, the most open and widely used wireless network platform in the world. As a result, only AT&T can offer 3G data roaming in more than 70 countries, as well as voice calling in more than 200 countries, in addition to AT&T's continuous 3G expansion in the U.S. AT&T's 3G network is now available in nearly 350 U.S. major metropolitan areas. (PR Newswire)
India's Mobile Subscriber Growth Slows in February Mar 20, 2009
There was a spike in the number of new subscribers in January caused by Reliance Communications' rollout of GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) services, the sources said. Reliance previously only offered services based on CDMA (code division multiple access). (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Internet telephony becoming cheaper and easily accessible Mar 19, 2009
Consumers can access the free call service through broadband Internet using Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), general packet radio service (GPRS), wireless fidelity (WiFi), 3G or wire lines, he told StarBiz. N.M. Kumar. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Some 300 million smart phones to be sold annually by 2013 - Report Mar 12, 2009
It also forecast a recession in handset sales between now and 2013, during which the demand for and sale of smart phones would still remain healthy as fewer mid-range devices like Global System for Mobile communications (GSM) and Enhanced Data rates for Global Evolution (EDGE) phones compete for buyers' attention. The report noted that the driving interest in smart phones would be the proliferation of online stores selling specialised applications that would make the hi-tech handsets better... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Qiao Xing Mobile and Datang Telecom Technology Co., Ltd. Establish Strategic Cooperation Feb 23, 2009
Mr. Wu Zhiyang, chairman of Qiao Xing Mobile, commented, "Bundling with mobile operators will be an important distribution channel in the future and the TD-SCDMA mobile phone market is expected to grow significantly. CECT will cooperate with DATANG to develop differentiated TD-SCDMA mobile handsets equipped with unique features and will focus on the bundling with mobile operators in the distribution of the TD-SCDMA phones in China. We believe this strategic cooperation and the new market... (PR Newswire)
India Shatters Monthly Mobile Subscriber Record Feb 23, 2009
A large portion of the new additions came from the entry into GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) services by Reliance, a large Indian mobile services provider, a source at TRAI said on Monday. Reliance added 5 million new subscribers in January to reach a total of 66. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Garmin-Asus Unveil Their First New GPS Smartphones Feb 18, 2009
Wireless technologies on the M20 include tri-band GSM (Global System for Mobile communications) as well as 3G (third-generation) communications and data services using 7. 2Mbps (megabits per second) HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) or Wi-Fi 802. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
