Maltese mobile operator Go Mobile picks WiMAX equipment maker Alvarion for a nationwide mobile WiMAX network deployment.
Also,Go Mobile will use Alvarion’s 4Motion system with BreezeMax as its radio access network and plans to provide voice and data services at the 3.5 GHz frequency band to the residents of Malta. Roll-out of the commercial network is expected to begin shortly.
New network will offer an enhanced portfolio of high quality wireless broadband services over Alvarion’s mobile WiMAX system and open opportunities for high speed internet, video, TV and gaming. Italian based manufacturer SIAE Microlettronica is the Alvarion’s partner for this deployment project . Go Mobile is required by the Malta Communication Authority to complete network roll-out and provide 99 percent nationwide coverage by October 2009.
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- August 17th, 2007
- 2:58 pm
The MCA has awarded rights of use of radio frequencies to 3G Telecommunications for the establishment and operation of a 3G mobile communications network in Malta. Vodafone, Go Mobile and 3G Telecommunications had each submitted an application to obtain one of the three available bands. Demand for spectrum matched supply, so there was no need for a competitive process to be held. The process of due diligence with respect to 3G Telecommunications has now been satisfactorily concluded. 3G Telecommunications now has 60 months in which to complete its network rollout while achieving complete national coverage.
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GO Mobile is offering subscribers new offers which include free calls, free SMS, free MMS and free video-calls.
The first offer targets existing pre-paid subscribers, who are being offered free SMS when they top up with Lm10 - there is no need to buy special top-up cards to enjoy the free SMS.
“All you need to do is top up manually using the standard Lm10 card, or else using one of the other top-up methods offered by Go Mobile, including on-line top-ups, auto top-ups and bank and SMS top-ups,” Go Mobile sales and marketing senior manager Kenneth Spiteri said.
The offer is open until July 18 and all those topping up during this period will be allocated 200 free SMS. These SMS can be used for up to 30 days and are valid on all Go Mobile numbers.
New subscribers are being offered an equally enticing deal: all those who join Go Mobile and who top up with Lm5 by the end of September are being given free calls for 30 days. As for those who are looking for a new phone, Go Mobile at the moment is offering a selection of 3G and non-3G handsets at special prices.
A selection of phones also include Lm5 free talk time, 100 free SMS and 100 free MMS: prices start from as little as Lm25 and all phones carry a two-year warranty.
“Go Mobile wanted to give a special thank-you to all those new subscribers who decide to join the Go Mobile family. The free minutes will be allocated shortly after the top-up and will remain available for 30 days,” Mr Spiteri said.
Both new and existing Go Mobile subscribers will also be able to benefit from other, ongoing special offers - starting with substantially reduced prices on three-day passes to the Blues & Wine Festival at the Valletta Waterfront.
The three-day passes include entrance to three live concerts by rock icons Robert Plant, the ex-Led Zeppelin front man, as well as Smokie and John Mayall.
Both new and existing subscribers who own a 3G capable phone will also be able to benefit from free video calls until August 31.
The free video calls are unlimited and can be used when calling other Go Mobile subscribers every Saturday and Sunday all day long.
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SMS services developer Anam Mobile and payment applications group TR2 Communications have launched a system for global money transfers over SMS. TR2 Communications is providing the cash transfer application to add to Anam’s SMS services. To send money a user writes an SMS that begins “#cash” followed by the amount to send, then selects the person they want to send it to from their address book. The money is transferred once pin-checked and once complete a text message confirmation is received. The recipient of the transfer receives a text message to tell them they have been transferred money. The money transfer service is available immediately for all global operators. Based in Dublin, Anam counts among its customers BT, Meteor and Go Mobile.
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Maltacom Group has rebranded as GO to reflect its position as Malta’s sole quad-play services provider. GO provides fixed voice, mobile phone, broadband internet and digital TV services. GO replaces the brands and respective logos of Maltacom, Maltanet, Multiplus and go mobile. It has announced three new brand descriptors: GO Plus, GO Business and GO Mobile. GO Plus covers services provided to residential customers at home, covering fixed-line, broadband internet and digital TV services. GO Business covers services provided to business customers; while GO Mobile covers mobile services for both residential and business customers. GO is supporting the rebranding with the launch of a new portal at www.go.com.mt, where customers can access all its services.
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Following the recent nationwide launch of 3.5G and 3G technology, go mobile is now offering a selection of 3G capable handsets at specially reduced prices.
“Go mobile was the first Maltese mobile operator to make 3.5G and 3G technologies available nationwide in Malta and Gozo. Since day one of the launch, our pledge has been to make 3G technology more financially accessible throughout the market. This is in keeping with go mobile’s promise of always offering better value – a promise that we fully intend to honour,” said Go mobile sales manager Sandro Gauci.
As part of this 3G strategy, the following handsets are being offered with a two-year warranty – Sagem my800X at Lm69 (EUR160.73), Samsung Z150 at Lm85 (EUR198), the Samsung Z230, that is available in silver and red at Lm99 (EUR230.61), the Nokia N70 at Lm139 (EUR323.78) and the Samsung Z370 at Lm149 (EUR347.08).
The last model is especially sought-after for being the slimmest 3G phone on the market as well as for its two Megapixel camera.
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- February 7th, 2007
- 3:10 pm
WirelessWeek writes…European operators and content providers are banding together to build a framework for safer use of mobile phones and mobile content by young people. The European Framework on Safer Mobile Use by Younger Teenagers and Children accord was signed by the operators as the EU kicked off Safer Internet Day.
The firms agreed to help parents customize their children’s access to content, offer safety information and promote discussion about risks. The agreement forms the basis of a national code of conduct that will be used across the EU and is derived from steps already taken by member states such as Britain, Germany, Italy and France. Mobile content also will be classified according to decency standards, and operators agree to fight illegal content.
The accord is the result of discussions set up by Viviane Reding, EU commissioner, in September 2006. Participants in the accord plan to develop national self-regulatory codes by February 2008. The EU will monitor and assess its efficiency after 12 months.
“This is an important step forward for child safety,? said Reding in a statement. “I congratulate the mobile phone industry for moving toward protecting minors. It shows that responsible self-regulation can work at European level.?
Current participants in the European Framework on Safer Mobile Use by Younger Teenagers and Children include Bouygues Telecom, Cosmote, Debitel AG, Deutsche Telekom Group, Go Mobile, Hutchison 3G Europe, Jamba!, Mobile Entertainment Forum, Orange Group, Royal KPN N.V., SFR, Telecom Italia, Telefonica Movilers, S.A., Telenor, TeliaSonera and Vodafone.
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Alvarion for mobile WiMAX network in Malta
