Mobile broadband

Usage-based pricing for LTE network eyed by Verizon

On 01.13.10, In Mobile, By Editor

www.WirelessFederation.com/news: According to Verizon wireless, the flat-rate plans may soon become a matter of past at least for its coming LTE mobile broadband network. The new network will be capable of running all kinds of devices, as well as multiple devices in one household.

A base rate will be charged by the company instead of flat rate, for its users allowing multiple authenticated devices to be attached to its network. The company will then charge as per the business model known as usage-based pricing in which the user will pay on the basis of the amount of bandwidth used.

According to the CTO of the company, Dick Lynch, it’s an open development initiative encouraging third-party developers to deploy devices on Verizon’s network.

Verizon’s LTE markets have already been launched in Boston and Seattle but they are still not ready for the customers.

TATA launches Mobile Broadband on prepaid (India)

On 12.03.09, In Mobile, By Editor

www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Mobile users can now avail the facility of mobile broadband service Tata Photon Plus on the Prepaid platform, after the success of Tata Photon in the postpaid segment of the Tata Teleservices Limited (TTML).

The latest broadband service is 20 times faster than the existing mobile wireless technology. Besides, it is also offered on the congestion–free Tata Indicom network as reported by Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). Thus, by paying Re. 1/MB, the users can surf net at a very high speed and can also use 10GB free data usage through attractive recharge.

According to Sr. Vice-President – Strategy and Special Projects, Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Limited, Raja Srinivas, the company has received tremendous response from the postpaid segment and its launch on the prepaid platform will further penetrate it, catering to the needs of the wider segments.

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Orange & T-mobile get approvals to merge. UK’s largest Mobile Operator is now in the making.

On 11.12.09, In Mobile, By Editor

The proposed merger between Orange and T-Mobile gets all the nods from competition authorities and government bodies in UK and Europe. This signals the creation of UKs largest mobile operator with 30 million users and a market share of around 37 percent.

Timotheus Höttges, the CFO of Deutsche Telekom said- “The negotiations were conducted in a fair way and I am certain that this spirit of professionalism and partnership will shape the future of our joint venture. It will set new standards as number one in UK mobile market.”

Of late, T-mobile has faired well but Orange has been fairing below expectations with its fixed broadband customer base dwindling to below the 1 million mark.

Most analysts believe that the merger will allow the companies to better leverage their synergies and develop competitive synergies in high growth sectors such as mobile broadband and roll out innovative services.

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Nokia Laptop (Booklet 3G) to sell for $299 in the US

On 10.14.09, In Mobile, By Editor

Nokia’s Booklet3G, a Windows 7 based notebook computer will be sold in November through AT&T and Best Buy. It will be on offer for $299.99 with a 2 Year AT&T Data Connect plan.

PRESS RELEASE

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Sleek, strong Windows 7-based mini-laptop hits Best Buy stores for 299.99 USD in time for the holidays

New York, NY, USA – Drawing upon its rich heritage and leadership in the mobile industry, Nokia is opening a new chapter in mobility with the introduction of the Nokia Booklet 3G to the U.S. together with AT&T, Best Buy and Microsoft. Developed for connectivity just about anytime and virtually anywhere, the Nokia Booklet 3G is refining what consumers can expect at the crossroads of mobility and the personal computer.

“Nokia understands mobility like no other company and recognizes that the most ’powerful’ device is the one that doesn’t have you running for the power plug or network point” said Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, president and CEO of Nokia. “By combining the Booklet’s sleek design, impressive features and competitive price together with the new Windows 7 operating system from Microsoft, AT&T’s nationwide 3G coverage and Best Buy’s unmatched national retail footprint, we believe we have a winning combination for U.S. consumers” (more…)

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Hutchison 3G Austria modernizes its network for HSPA+ and LTE

On 10.02.09, In Mobile, By Editor

Hutchison 3G Austria is modernizing its radio access network to be ready for HSPA+ and the next generation of mobile broadband, or LTE. At the same time this step will allow the operator to halve the energy consumption of its base stations. Nokia Siemens Networks will undertake this upgrade starting in autumn 2009.

“The demand for increased mobile broadband capacity and throughput in Austria is reflected in the increasing usage of data cards and mobile services like Mobile TV, video download or video sharing,” said Berthold Thoma, CEO of Hutchison 3G Austria. “Mobile broadband is also one of the most pragmatic solutions to bridging the digital gap between cities and rural areas. For rural areas, mobile broadband coverage is simply less expensive and faster to deploy than “fiber to the home” solutions. We hope that with our nationwide coverage we will contribute significantly to this end.” (more…)

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Telefonica reveals plans to test LTE in UK, Spain, Germany, the Czech Republic, Brazil and Argentina.

On 10.02.09, In Mobile, By admin

O2 has revealed plans to test long-term evolution (LTE) of 3G technology in the UK within the next few months.

Telefónica announced this week that it will do trials of the Long Term Evolution of 3G networks (LTE) within the next few months across UK, Spain, Germany, the Czech Republic, Brazil and Argentina.

Telefonica’s O2 in the UK will be the first operator in the UK to carry out LTE trials. T-Mobile, Vodafone and Orange are all expected to follow O2’s lead in the future.

Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, Huawei, NEC, Nokia Siemens Networks and ZTE are supporting Telefonica’s initial technology trials, though it is still open to working with other suppliers.

LTE will allow Telefónica to offer its customers peak mobile broadband speeds of up to 340Mbps ‘in ideal conditions’ and will also deliver more flexible use of its spectrum as well as boost network capacity.

O2 has revealed plans to test long-term evolution (LTE) of 3G technology in the UK within the next few months.

Telefónica announced this week that it will do trials of the Long Term Evolution of 3G networks (LTE) within the next few months across UK, Spain, Germany, the Czech Republic, Brazil and Argentina.

Telefonica’s O2 in the UK will be the first operator in the UK to carry out LTE trials. T-Mobile, Vodafone and Orange are all expected to follow O2’s lead in the future.

Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, Huawei, NEC, Nokia Siemens Networks and ZTE are supporting Telefonica’s initial technology trials, though it is still open to working with other suppliers.

LTE will allow Telefónica to offer its customers peak mobile broadband speeds of up to 340Mbps ‘in ideal conditions’ and will also deliver more flexible use of its spectrum as well as boost network capacity.

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Huawei ships over 60m mobile broadband units worldwide

On 09.16.09, In Mobile, By Editor

Huawei has announced that the company has now shipped over 60 million mobile broadband units worldwide, including data cards, dongles and embedded modules, across more than 133 countries.

According to reports, Huawei secured 55 percent of the global mobile broadband terminal market, solidifying its position as a clear leader in this field.

“This milestone highlights Huawei’s deep understanding of the operator business,” said Glory Cheung, spokesperson of Huawei Device. “Huawei has proven its ability to focus on operators’ needs, provide differentiated customisation and deliver robust applications. Huawei’s pioneering vision and innovative solutions in the mobile broadband arena are driving the next-generation of mobile communication.

The Chinese manufacturer recently announced, the Pulse, an Android phone in exclusive partnership with T-Mobile and also supplies dongles across the networks.

Tagged with: Android • Glory Cheung • Huawei • Mobile broadband • T-Mobile

M1 inks deal with Novatel Wireless (Singapore)

On 09.08.09, In Mobile, By Editor

www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Novatel Wireless has inked a deal to supply Singaporean mobile operator MobileOne (M1) with its ‘MiFi’ battery-powered Intelligent Mobile Hotspot solution. With this Mobile hotspot, the subscribers can create their own personal Wi-Fi hotspots, revolutionising the way mobile broadband is used, it claims.

Tagged with: Broadband • Mobile broadband • mobile operator • MobileOne • Novatel Wireless • Singapore • Subscribers • wi fi hotspots

Etisalat and Nokia launch special Mobile Internet offer during Ramadan (UAE)

On 08.26.09, In Mobile, By Editor

www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Etisalat and Nokia announced a joint promotion, providing a seamless experience to their customers, to enjoy the free Ramadan applications from Nokia during the Holy Month of Ramadan.

With the purchase of any of the featured Nokia devices, customers will get 1GB data package free for two months from Etisalat. The free data package will enable the customers to download the free Ramadan applications directly to their devices without paying for the Internet downloads.

This year’s Ramadan applications can be accessed and downloaded from Nokia’s Ovi Store. Users can launch Ovi Store from the Download! folder on the main menu on their Nokia device or access nokia.com/Ramadan on the PC.

“Etisalat’s robust 3G network and crystal clear voice clarity complements technologically advanced devices from Nokia to provide a truly unparalleled mobile internet experience to our customers. With the two months free 1GB data package that we are offering with Nokia during Ramadan, our aim is to enable users to explore the full Internet experience from downloading applications, to video streaming, to email and browsing, on these fantastic devices, “said Mr. Khalifa Al Shamsi, Acting Chief Marketing Officer, Etisalat. (more…)

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China Telecom kicks starts 3G mobile video streaming

On 05.28.09, In Mobile, By Editor

China Telecommunications Corporation (China Telecom) rolls out high end video streaming services across mainland China. Subscribers now for the first time have access to higher speed and richer mobile applications such as live Mobile TV, video on demand and download. The new features are a result of the 3G CDMA EVDO (Evolution, Data Optimized) Video Streaming Service delivered by Nokia Siemens Networks.

The centralized 3G CDMA EVDO video streaming platform supports nationwide diversified audio/video format, with quality that is at least 50% higher than the traditional 2G solution. The large capacity, advanced features, high stability and reliability of the streaming server engine makes it an ideal solution to support live broadcasts, video on demand and downloading, not to mention highly convenient for new application expansions.

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