AT&T and iPhone have fastest 3G network speeds (USA)

On 02.24.10, In Mobile, By Editor

www.WirelessFederation.com/news: The latest test of 3G speed for all the major carriers including AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon has been published according to which AT&T’s improvement to its network is properly reflected.

AT&T’s average download speed was 1410 kbps, followed by Sprint at 795 kbps average, T-Moible at 868 kps average, and Verizon at 877 kbps average. The speeds were tested in 13 cities in which Los Angeles was not included but San Francisco was.

The test which was conducted last spring had AT&T as the slowest one but this year it leads the race. IPhone test speeds were faster than other smartphones, followed by the Verizon’s Droid by Motorola.

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Cisco & Juniper adopt 4G packet core

On 02.16.10, In Mobile, By Editor

www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Separate announcements have been made by Cisco and Juniper regarding new 4G evolved packet core (EPC) offers. Traditionally, total solution bids have been preferred by mobile operators where a large radio access network (RAN) vendor functions as the systems integrator, designing and rolling out the network and procuring third-party equipment only as required.

But the operators now have to rethink their procurement strategies because of a shift to end-to-end IP infrastructure and explosive mobile data forecasts.

Moving up the value chain and growing margins by offering leading-edge is currently on the minds of the router suppliers’ apart from providing feature-rich solutions rather than just playing a supporting role in mobile backhaul and Internet routing.

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Mobily expands 3.75G coverage in Western region (UAE)

On 08.16.09, In Mobile, By Editor

www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Mobily’s 3.75G High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) coverage now always more and more people in the Western region to connect to the Internet, make video calls, or benefit from the world of iphone content, according to a statement issued by the company Sunday.

Close to the coast, expansion of 3.75G coverage included Rabegh, Turban, Al Khormah, Al Muwaih, Haddad Bani Malek, Al Sudairah, Asfan, Thahban, Thuwal, Bahra, more towards the hills, customers in Al Hada, Bani Saeed, AL Kamel, Al Sail Al Kabeer now have speeds that rival those of customers in major cities. All in all, 3.75G HSPA service reaches 326 cities, regions and areas in the Kingdom, covering 75% of the population. (more…)

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BT plans a job cut of 15,000 in 2009 (UK)

On 05.14.09, In Mobile, By Editor

www.WirelessFederation.com/news: BT, the Britain based telco, plans to issue 15,000 pink slips in 2009, a reduction of 10% from the total staff. According to the telco, the job cut will be through voluntary redundancy, most of which will occur in its Global Services division that deals with the IT and networking for large businesses. The division is at present being restructured.
“Our aim is to work closely with the unions to reduce BT’s total labour cost, of both direct and indirect staff, as this is critical to the success of the company going forward,” said BT.
Andy Kerr, Deputy General Secretary of the Communication Workers Union, added: “We’re working closely with the company to ensure any losses are voluntary and we’re looking at new ways of finding new work and retaining permanent employees, including secondment agreements.”

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STC slashes international call tariff to 50 halalas after 4th minute (Saudi Arabia)

On 03.23.09, In Mobile, By Editor

www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Saudi Telecom Company, STC, cuts long distance mobile call tariffs to 50 halalas after the fourth minute. The offer will be valid for one month and the talk time at 50 halalas per minute after the fourth minute is unlimited.

Following are the current rates per minute for some countries, which will be reduced to 50 halalas after the fourth minute:
Philippines – SR2.70
Gulf States – SR1.30
Britain – SR2.60
Egypt – SR1.80
Jordan – SR2.10
US and Canada – SR2.00
Lebanon – SR2.10
Bangladesh – SR2.50
India – SR2.00
France – SR2.60
Indonesia – SR2.30

   

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NSN grabs Orange network operation deal in Britain & Spain

On 03.19.09, In Mobile, By Editor

www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Nokia Siemens Network has grabbed the contract to operate Orange’s telecom network in Britain and Spain in next five years.
In Britain, NSN will manage, plan, expand, optimize and provide maintenance to Orange’s 2G/3G mobile network, whereas in Spain, NSN will manage Orange’s fixed and mobile networks.
The telecom operators across the globe are looking at gear makers like NSN and Ericsson to achieve the objective of lower operating costs.

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Vodafone upgrades wireless broadband network in Manchester (Britain)

On 08.12.08, In Mobile, By Editor

Vodafone, announced major upgradation of it’s wireless broadband network in Manchester.

It will be a multi-million pound investment, which will inturn, propel Vodafone’s wireless download speeds to as high as 5-Gigabytes per second, as well as offering a simplified billing structure to subscribers.

“Manchester, along with five other major conurbations, is now the fastest network in UK,” commented Alec Howard, head of PC Connectivity for Vodafone UK. “We have been heavily investing in the network so that when people are out and about they can get the same wireless experience that they do in the office.”

According to Howard, in addition to offering improved download speeds to Vodafone users, the newly upgraded network will also help to fuel business activity in Manchester.

“What’s really important for Manchester is that people travel from all over Britain to do business in Manchester and if they know that the wireless coverage is really good it will drive productivity,” he explained.

   

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T-mobile offers cash for old cell phones

On 08.08.07, In Mobile, By Editor

Cellular phone company T-Mobile has launched a new initiative to get people to recycle their old cell phones in Britain.

The move comes after research by T-Mobile and MORI IPSO found that there are 52 million unused mobile phones in the country, The Sun reported Monday.

Under the new initiative, T-Mobile is calling for Britons to send in their old phones, whether they work or not, and possibly even get paid for their efforts.

Each phone could be worth up to $160 for its previous owner or a charity of their choice.

“With a stockpile over 52 million handsets sitting redundant at home, there is an opportunity for all mobile phone owners to get their share of this $1 billion,” said Devine Kofiloto, Principal Analyst at Informa Telecoms & Media. “The issue of mobile phone recycling has been discussed across the industry for several years – now is the time for people to realize that they can do their bit and raise money either for charity or themselves at the same time.”

   
 

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Britain’s first mobile phone directory announced

On 07.13.07, In Mobile, By Editor

The first directory of Britain’s 40 million mobile phone numbers will be available this year.

The service, to be provided by Connectivity, will work like existing 118 directory services, with customers paying to access their desired number.

Despite the widespread use of mobile phones in Britain, no complete directory of numbers exists. Although mobile phone operators keep details of contract customers, pay-as-you-go customers are not required to hand over personal details when they sign up. The mobile operators’ data are further sullied because the person registered with the phone might not be the user.

Mobile directory services ? which are already common in Scandinavia where fixed lines are dying fast ? have also been held back in Britain by consumer concerns about privacy.

Raj Raithatha, Connectivity’s chief executive, said: “Fixed-line services are becoming less and less relevant. However, we tend to carry around in our mobile phone the numbers of maybe only 20 core friends.”

Connectivity, which has received £17 million funding from the venture capital companies 3i and Esprit Capital Partners, said it recognised potential safety and privacy concerns and had put safeguards in place.

The company will seek permission from every mobile user on its list by contacting them over the next couple of months.

In addition the mobile numbers of those aged under 18 will be kept off the Connectivity register.

Unlike existing 118 services, users will not be connected directly to their requested number. Instead, an operator will ring to ask permission to put the call through.

The company has outlined its plans to the regulators Ofcom and Icstis, but has not revealed its pricing yet.

 

 

 

   

 

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Apple Up on iPhone Sale Expectations

On 07.13.07, In Mobile, By Editor

Shares of Apple Inc. rose more than 3 percent on Thursday as investors bet on strong demand for its media-playing iPhone, almost a week after its U.S. launch, and speculation mounted over plans to sell the device in Europe.

Analyst estimates for iPhone sales in its first weekend run as high as 700,000 units and investors are expecting that momentum to continue.

AT&T Inc., the exclusive U.S. provider for the phone, said it had virtually sold out of the device in that time, though neither company has provided sales data.

“The stock is obviously anticipating very very strong sales for the iPhone and very good follow-through sales,” said Andy Hargreaves of Pacific Crest Securities. “The stock isn’t going to be a one-month wonder.”

Apple has said it will start selling iPhones in Europe this year and in Asia in 2008, but gave no further details.

European media reports this week have said Apple may be close to deals with carriers in France, Germany and Britain, a three-country strategy that would mimic the launch of its popular iTunes online music store in Europe in 2004.

Apple shares have increased more than 50 percent since the company unveiled in January the cell phone that combines Web browsing with the music and video playing capabilities of its best-selling iPod device.

“People are anticipating strong sales to continue through next year,” said Hargreaves. “If you don’t believe that’s true then definitely the stock is expensive. we’re kind of on the side that the momentum will continue.”

Hargreaves has a 12-month price target of $130 for the shares. That does yet not include full expectations for events such as widening iPhone distribution to electronics retailers including Best Buy.

Hargreaves said he expects Best Buy to start selling the phone in time for back-to-school shoppers.

Investors are also keeping close watch for news on how quickly Apple is able to replenish stocks of the phone and indicators of its financial impact. Research firm iSuppli said on Tuesday the phone would generate a 55 percent profit margin, after hardware and manufacturing costs.

In Europe, wireless operators including Vodafone Group Plc.,T-Mobile, owned by Deutsche Telekom and Orange, owned by France Telecom have been cited as potential iPhone partners.

Telefonica’s 02 said on Thursday that it had not signed a deal with Apple after reports that it was poised to clinch the first European agreement in what would be a blow to Vodafone, which operates in multiple countries.

“It would be a somewhat of a disappointment” if Vodafone did not reach a deal with Apple since it is such a large carrier size, Hargreaves said.

Apple shares were up $3.18, or 2.5 percent, to $130.35 on Nasdaq in the early afternoon, after trading as high as $131.75 earlier in the session. AT&T shares were down 31 cents to $41.19 on the New York Stock Exchange.

 

 

 

   

 

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