TOT launches 3G network in Thailand
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: The launch of 3G network by Thailand’s state-controlled mobile network TOT got a cold response from the subscribers. However, initially the network will be available only in Bangkok and the areas surrounding it. Expansion of the network in the near future relies on the auction of the 3G license.
National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) will offer four licenses- three of 10 Mhz and a fourth with 15Mhz of radio spectrum while the reserve price will range between US$100-US$200 million. The process will not take place until next year as there is a lack of executives to form a quorum.
Small trials of 3G networks are already run by the current operators over their existing GSM radio spectrum, while CAT Telecom which is a CDMA operator, is seeking an overseas investor to assist in 3G rollout plans
Loxley partners MPG for wireless broadband service on TOT (Thailand)
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: In order to enhance the operation of its mobile virtual network, Loxley announced its partnership with UK-based Mobile Partners Group (MPG). MPG will provide 3G-2.1GHz wireless broadband service on TOT’s network in greater Bangkok.
Established in 2006, MPG’s purpose was to simplify mobile-service set-ups with selected partners. At present, it also enables brand names or companies that want to enter the mobile business as either an SP (service provider) or MVNO (mobile virtual network operator).
Loxley, 365 Communication, Samart I-Mobile (SIM), IEC and M Consultant were selected by TOT to provide 3G-service on an MVNO basis for its Bangkok network.
Loxley is investing Bt40 million on related systems and will run the service under i-KooL 3G brand. The company aims to lure about 30,000 customers as well as break even within 18 months.
According to executive vice president of Loxley, Suroj Lamsam, Loxley’s 3G services would enhance its close-circuit TV system management, existing IT solutions on fleet management, as well as electricity including water-meter management. All these services are offered to state and private enterprises.
B’lore cos most mobile; beat Mumbai, Delhi
MUMBAI, AUG 22: Enterprises in Bangalore are among the most mobile-ready, giving close chase to Singapore and Bangkok when it comes using applications on mobile phones, providing laptops to employees, instituting mobile device management policies and other mobility-related criteria, according to a survey by the world’s largest handset vendor Nokia.
It was conducted across six cities — Singapore, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Mumbai, New Delhi and Bangalore.
The survey evaluated enterprises on various parameters under the heads of adoption, environment, infrastructure and policy.
Bangalore was third on the mobility-readiness index after Bangkok and Singapore, outshining Delhi, Mumbai and Kuala Lumpur. Bangkok had the highest mobility score in the study followed by Singapore.
Both Mumbai and Kuala Lumpur had nearly the same level of mobile-readiness, while Delhi was lower.
The study identified mobile e-mail as one of the most popular applications with 74% of enterprises surveyed in India using some form of it. Other key findings were that 49% used a mobile calendar and 47% could access the office intranet through their mobiles.
Bangalore was better than Singapore when it came to adopting mobile applications and instituging policies that allowed employees to work from home.
However, it lagged behind when it came to providing VPN (virtual private network) access and having security policies. Mumbai scored better on these two counts as compared to Bangalore.
The top three mobile applications or solutions for enterprises, according to the study, were mobile instant messaging, accessing the intranet or corporate database on the mobile phone and accessing CRM (customer relationship management) applications on the mobile device or phone.
Source- http://www.financialexpress.com
