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ZTE Corp identifies revenue potential in offering computing services to carriers (China)

On 11.18.11, In Mobile, By Editor

According to reports, Shi Lirong, President, ZTE Corp, has said that there is big potential in offering customer services to mobile-phone companies. He said that the company has tie-ups with telecom operators China Mobile Ltd and China Unicom Ltd for a virtual office, with as many as 8 million users for its unified communication systems.

As per sources, Shi added that selling computer services will give ZTE a new source of revenue from existing network-equipment customers who seek ways to generate more sales from the pipes that carry phone calls and data. Further, he believes that cloud computing could account for one-third of the Shenzhen- based company’s sales within three to five years.

Industry analysts claim that ZTE has its work cut out for itself in order for it to be considered globally competitive with other players such as Huawei Technologies Co. and Cisco Systems Inc.

Filed under:Mobile Tagged with: China • Cisco Systems • Cloud Computing • Huawei • Shi Lirong • ZTE Corp

NSN files lawsuit against Vodafone Hutchison Australia

On 11.15.11, In Mobile, By Editor

Telecommunications equipment company, Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) has reportedly filed a lawsuit against mobile operator Vodafone Hutchison Australia (VHA) over a network performance payout of US$ 8.2 million. According to reports, NSN claims that VHA withdrew a network performance bond which had been set up NSN as part of a mobile network upgrade deal.

As per sources, VHA has asked NSN to fund the bond; however, an Australian court has said that NSN is not required to pay the amount. Further, VHA has been ordered by the court to maintain a minimum amount of US$ 10.25 million, in the event that it is asked to repay the bond, in the trial hearing on 7 December.

Reports suggest that the operator had claimed the sum when it decided to overhaul the Vodafone Australia network using Huawei equipment, as a consequence of the increased customer complaints over network quality and service outages.

Filed under:Mobile Tagged with: Australia • Huawei • Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) • Vodafone Hutchison Australia (VHA)

Huawei in discussions with Microsoft regarding Android software (China, USA)

On 11.09.11, In Mobile, By Editor

Chinese based Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, is reportedly talking to Microsoft for use of its Android software. According to reports, Microsoft has claimed that Google’s Android operating system has violated its intellectual property rights and has already convinced mobile phone makers such as Samsung and HTC among others, to pay patent royalty fees.

As per sources, Victor Xu, CMO, Huawei has said that the discussions with Microsoft are in progress. Further, he also hinted that the firm my open up a new design centre in London and has picked UK as the launch site for the launch of its smartphones and tablet computers. Reports suggest that the firm is looking to expand into other markets such as US, Japan and India in the coming year, followed by other regions in 2013. Mr. Xu reportedly said that they have established very aggressive targets in the market, and are aiming to be among the top five smartphones over the next three years.

Filed under:Mobile Tagged with: Android • Google • Huawei • India • Japan • Microsoft • Patent

Axis Telecom signs deal with Huawei for network expansion (Indonesia)

On 09.19.11, In Mobile Operators, By Editor

Axis Telecom, the Indonesian mobile phone operator, has signed a deal with Huawei in an attempt to enhance its network capacity. As per the deal, Huawei will provide equipment to Axis Telekom enabling it to double its network services. The $500 million deal is reportedly expected to add 5,000 new sites to Axis’ base, 4,000 of which will be 3G sites capable of supporting HSPA.

As per reports, Michael McPhail, Chief Technology Officer, Axis, has said that with this expansion, they will be able to double their coverage area and improve the capacity per area. He added that the expansion will allow the operator to accommodate 40 million subscribers, up from about 20 million currently.

Sources claim that according to, Erik Aas, President Director and CEO, Axis, the company’s target was to gain at least 17 million subscribers by the end of 2011. Further, he believed that by the end of its rollout in 2014, Axis would be able to compete with the nation’s largest GSM operators. He also said that this partnership reinforces Axis’ commitment to providing a high quality network, in order to deliver enhanced mobile broadband and quality voice services.

Filed under:Mobile Operators Tagged with: 3G • Axis Telecom • HSPA • Huawei • Indonesia

Mobistar to upgrade its network with LTE equipment from Huawei (Belgium)

On 09.12.11, In Mobile Operators, Mobile Technology, By Editor

Mobistar, Belgium’s second largest mobile network provider has reportedly said that it plans to replace its entire 2G Nortel equipment with the new Long Term Evolution ready (LTE ready) equipment from Huawei.

The company plans to upgrade its entire network by 2013 citing that the new Huawei base stations would cut the company’s carbon-dioxide by around 50 per cent. As per the contract, nearly 500 cellular antennas will be replaced this year, with the remaining network upgrade spread across the next year, following project completion by 2013.

The new 3G equipment obtained through the $49 million project is expected to increase the firm’s transmission capacity and in-building penetration capabilities.

Filed under:Mobile Operators,Mobile Technology Tagged with: 2G • 3G • Belgium • Huawei • LTE • Mobistar • Nortel

Huawei B593 TD-LTE router to be launched in October (Asia)

On 08.30.11, In Mobile Operators, Mobile Phones, Mobile Solutions, Mobile Technology, By Editor

Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider aims to launch the Huawei B593 TD-LTE wireless broadband router through Saudi Arabian operator Mobily in October this year. With the increasing consumer base accessing the internet through their mobile handsets and streaming music and videos constantly, even the 3G networks are facing difficulties in managing the large volume of data flow.

The router is expected to support LTE TDD and FDD and provide access to up to 32 WiFi devices. According to reports, Hu Guangping, head of Mobile Broadband LTE division, Huawei Device said that this product will provide operators the ability to provide the consumers superfast internet access without the need for fixed network infrastructure enabling them to expand their subscriber base in a more flexible and cost-effective way.

Mobily, a subsidiary of Etisalat seeks to use the product in scarcely-populated areas in West Asia where infrastructure costs are very high with a slow return-on-investment.

Filed under:Mobile Operators,Mobile Phones,Mobile Solutions,Mobile Technology Tagged with: 3G • ASIA • Etisalat • Hu Guangping • Huawei • Mobily • Saudi Arabia • TD-LTE

Huawei lands contract for WiMAX deployment in rural areas (Canada)

On 07.14.11, In Mobile, By Editor

Manitoba NetSet, the Canadian ISP has decided to go with Huawei’s bid to build a WiMAX network. By way of this contract, the project that will entail building fourth generation WiMAX coverage to include rural areas of Manitoba, will be implemented in two stages. At the realization of the project, 5,000 new households are expected to be able to access essential broadband internet access, within the first year.

A consortium of internet service providers (ISPs) in rural Manitoba who have set up Manitoba Netset are looking to augment ready broadband network coverage throughout the province. This team is primarily focusing to serve households who do not have access to the traditional land line services.

Apparently, Huawei serves Manitoba NetSet’s purpose who were in search of a cost effective carrier-grade wireless solution meant for optimizing coverage in the province of Manitoba; yet, use the company’s 3.5 GHz licensed spectrum.

The first stage of implementation will start in the southern portion of the province of Manitoba, covering from the Saskachewan border to the west, the Ontario border to the east, the USA border to the south, and services will also be made available to regions as far north as The Pas.

Filed under:Mobile Tagged with: Canada • Huawei • Manitoba NetSet • operator • USA

ZTE sold 2 mn phones in 2010 (France)

On 03.29.11, In Mobile, By Editor

ZTE reportedly sold 2 million handsets in France 2010, doubling its year-earlier volume, and is expected to sell 3 million units this year.

The company currently has a slightly over 5% share of the French mobile phone market. It sells the Link and Blade smartphones and 3G dongles through mobile operator Bouygues Telecom, while the two bigger mobile networks, Orange France and SFR, put their own brands on ZTE-manufactured devices.

ZTE is also going to launch new smartphones in May and a light 3G tablet after the summer. Orange is also testing a new customer box from ZTE. The Chinese company would like to develop its network equipment business in Europe, where its rival Huawei has succeeded in gaining a foothold.

ZTE, which does provide network equipment to France Telecom, but only for overseas territories, has two research centres in Europe. One in Paris works on value added services and one in Stockholm focuses on radio access technologies. ZTE has signed 15 LTE contracts around the world and its regional director for Western Europe, Lin Cheng, anticipates the China’s TDD technology will spread in Europe for LTE, notably because it can support more mobile traffic than FDD at the same cost.

Filed under:Mobile Tagged with: 3G dongles • Blade • China • Europe • France • Huawei • link • LTE • Mobile • Orange France • radio access technologies • SFR • smartphones • Stockholm • TDD technology • ZTE

Mobilicity rolls out Huawei 3G data stick (Canada)

On 03.23.11, In Mobile, By Editor

Mobilicity launched the Huawei E1691 3G data stick for internet access through laptops and tablets.

With its 180-degree rotating design, the plug-and-play device provides memory up to 8GB through its MicroSD memory card slot.

The Huawei 3G data stick is available for $79.99 and Mobilicity’s unlimited internet access plan is available for $40 a month. Mobilicity mobile phone customers can bundle a monthly internet plan for 50% off.

The Huawei 3G data stick and internet plans are available at Mobilicity stores and authorized dealers across Canada.

Filed under:Mobile Tagged with: 3G • Canada • data stick • Huawei • Huawei E1691 3G data stick • microSD memory card • Mobilicity • operator

Huawei launches small cell products in North America

On 03.23.11, In Mobile, By Editor

Huawei has launched a series of small cell products for North American customers at the CTIA Wireless 2011.

The series of small cell solutions: the BTS3202E for LTE, the BTS3902E for UMTS, and the BTS3702E and BTS3701B for WiMAX, these series will enhance Huawei’s SingleRAN system, and capitalises on advancements in areas including smaller cell technology, Self Organizing Network (SON) and the LTE radio air interface.

Huawei’s small cell products support multiple technologies across multiple frequency bands in North America. These small cell products will be a part of the wider base of base stations designed to optimize mobile broadband applications and services.

Filed under:Mobile Tagged with: BTS3701B • BTS3702E • BTS3902E • CTIA Wireless 2011 • Huawei • LTE • LTE radio air interface • Mobile • North America • Self Organizing Network • SingleRAN system • small cell products • smaller cell technology • SON • TS3202E • UMTS • WiMAX