Verizon & T-Mobile plans to offer Motorola Android smartphones (USA)

On 06.24.09, In Mobile, By Editor

www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Verizon and T-Mobile USA are reportedly planning to offer Motorola smartphones running Google’s Android operating system by the end of 2009. The report further says that the new phones stem from efforts by Motorola Co-Chief Executive Sanjay Jha to revive the company’s sluggish handset division. Motorola is hoping Android will help it win a greater slice of the cell phone market.

Though Verizon intends to support Android handsets it hasn’t revealed any details regarding this.

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US Senators request FCC to review handset exclusivity deals

On 06.17.09, In Mobile, By Editor

www.WirelessFederation.com/news: A number of US senators are reportedly urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to review exclusivity arrangements for mobile handset technology between carriers and vendors over concern about competition and choice.

According to a letter submitted to the FCC, the senators, including former presidential candidate John Kerry, urge careful examination of exclusivity agreements to see if these unfairly restrict consumer choice ol Cellular Association, which represents more than 80 rural mobile carriers, recently or adversely impact competition in the commercial mobile market. This is in result to the petition filed by the Rural Cellular Association submitted to the Commission urging it to look into how the arrangements, such as those between Apple and AT&T for the iPhone and between Verizon Wireless and LG for the Voyager, affect consumers. The group of senators said they will hold a hearing on 17 June to examine competition issues and determine if legislative action is necessary.

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Telenor Sweden selects RAD to provide high-bandwidth Ethernet services

On 06.17.09, In Mobile, By Editor

www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Telenor Sweden, a major European telecommunications carrier, has deployed a second access solution from RAD Data Communications to extend Ethernet services to destinations throughout Sweden that lack fiber infrastructure.

The solution was RAD’s Egate-100, a device that aggregates Ethernet traffic over channelized STM-1/OC-3 or three channelized DS3 (T3) ports for hand-off to a packet switched network (PSN), together with RAD’s RICi network Ethernet termination units (E-NTUs), which deliver Fast Ethernet and mid-band Ethernet traffic to end users over multiple bonded E1/T1 circuits. Within the past year, this combined RAD solution has been used to provide new high-bandwidth Ethernet service to 15 major corporations nationwide.

“What was also beneficial for Telenor was the knowledge that they were already using RAD’s Ethernet-over-E1 technology,” notes Peter Heikenborn, Sales Manager at Lagercrantz Communication, RAD’s Swedish partner, which provided the solution to the operator and assisted in the deployment. “But what was even more convincing was that the new RAD solution reduced CapEx because it is significantly less expensive, even when considering the cost of the SDH node,” he continues. “In addition, it significantly lowers OpEx, given that it requires 80 percent less power and space,” Heikenborn adds. “These statistics alone justified deploying the Egate.”

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Alltel Wireless re-launches one-year service contracts (USA)

On 06.05.09, In Mobile, By Editor

www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Alltel Wireless has today re-launched its one-year service contracts for Alltel’s new and renewing subscribers. Alltel is said to be the only carrier which offers a handset at same price in the one year contract as it would have for a two year contract. Though the one-year contract is offered only to the subscribers in the 91 cellular market areas that Verizon is required to divest–some of which are being acquired by AT&T pending approval.

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Verizon keen on global expansion of its enterprise business (USA)

On 04.17.09, In Mobile, By Editor

www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Verizon is reportedly interested in expanding its enterprise business, though it is unlikely to make any major network deals like its $28 billion acquisition of Alltel earlier this year. The firm is interested in Qwest Communication International’s long-haul network, and could possibly continue to takeover smaller wireless carriers, CEO Ivan Seidenberg, reportedly said.

Seidenberg said that the company is unlikely to pursue the remaining 45% stake in Verizon Wireless owned by Vodafone. The company has improved its wired and wireless networks, and Seidenberg said he is confident in the company’s ability to provide nearly unlimited bandwidth. He condemned Sprint’s Boost Mobile $50 unlimited plan for the potential network strain that could be induced by an influx of customers interested in cheap wireless connectivity.
Further, Seidenberg said that Apple would be more likely to work with Verizon when the network rolls out its 4G network, built on the same standards as AT&T’s 4G network.

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MTN acquires Verizon SA unit (South Africa)

On 03.04.09, In Mobile, By Editor

MTN (South Africa based cellular group) has completely bought Verizon Business South Africa and has renamed the corporate communications provider as MTN Business. The firm, which provides data solutions in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and Kenya, has been acquired from US carrier Verizon Communications. Tim Lowry, Managing Director of MTN SA, said, ‘This acquisition falls in line with our stated objectives of expanding our communications service offerings, particularly to corporate customers, outside of just mobile services.’

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Aircel selects Intec to support market growth (India)

On 12.17.08, In Mobile, By Editor

Intec, a global provider of business and operations support systems (BSS/OSS),  announced that it has been selected by Aircel, one of the fastest growing telecom companies in India, to supply and implement its fully convergent service mediation solution. Aircel will deploy Intec’s Total Service Mediation platform to support its pan-Indian expansion and business transformation strategy; the system will be implemented by Wipro, who are the systems integrator for the project.

By selecting Intec’s Total Service Mediation solution, Aircel will benefit from Intec’s proven, fully convergent, high volume post-event and active mediation process management capabilities to support the market-critical expansion of its next generation services. Aircel will use the technology to gather, process, validate and distribute usage data from its network in real-time. Using Intec’s Total Service Mediation solution, Aircel will be able to implement its own business rules for mediation processing, enabling the company to rapidly launch new products and services that are essential for capturing a wider share of the market and supporting its medium to longer-term growth objectives.
“We consider Intec a vital technology partner to support our expansion and business transformation strategy,” commented Ravinder Jain, CIO, Aircel. “Intec’s technology, experience and capabilities will help us seamlessly upgrade our mediation platform at a time when we’re launching market-critical products and services to our rapidly growing customer base.”
“As Indian telecom subscriber growth rates accelerate and more new services are launched, operators need a technically superior mediation solution that can reliably cope with both substantial traffic volumes and the rapid launch of often complex new services,” added Graeme Paynter, Intec VP for Asia Pacific. “Intec’s convergent solutions are proven in many of the world’s largest carriers, supporting hundreds of millions of events every day. We wholeheartedly support Aircel’s ambitious growth plans and look forward to working with the Aircel team to help deliver the competitive edge they need to succeed.”
About Aircel
The Aircel Group is a joint venture between Maxis Communications Berhad of Malaysia and Apollo Hospital Enterprise Ltd of India, with Maxis Communications holding a majority stake of 74%. Aircel commenced operations in 1999 and became the leading mobile operator in Tamil Nadu within 18 months. In December 2003, it launched commercially in Chennai and quickly established itself as a market leader – a position it has held since.
Aircel began its outward expansion in 2005 and met with unprecedented success in the Eastern frontier circles. It emerged a market leader in Assam and in the North Eastern provinces within 18 months of operations. During this period, the company gained a foothold in 9 circles including Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Assam, North East, Orissa, Bihar, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and West Bengal.
The Company has currently gained a momentum in the space of telecom in India post the allocation of additional spectrum by the Department of Telecom, Govt. of India for 13 new circles across India. These include Delhi (Metro), Mumbai (Metro), Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra & Goa, Rajasthan, Punjab, UP (West) and UP (East).
Aircel has won many awards and recognitions. Voice and Data gave Aircel the highest rating for overall customer satisfaction and network quality in 2006. Aircel emerged as the top mid-size utility company in Businessworld’s ‘List of Best Mid-Size Companies’ in 2007. Additionally, Tele.net recognized Aircel as the best regional operator in 2008.
With over 10 million customers in the country, Aircel, the fastest growing telecom company in India, has revved up plans to become a full-fledged national operator by 2009.
For more information, please visit www.aircel.com
About Intec
Intec supplies solutions to over 70 of the world’s top 100 telecom carriers and is one of the world’s fastest growing major BSS/OSS (business and operations support systems) vendors. Intec’s 400 customers include AT&T, Cable & Wireless, The Carphone Warehouse (UK), CANTV, Claro, Digicel, France Telecom, Hutchison 3G, O2, Orange, T-Mobile, Telecom Argentina, Telefonica, UTS, Verizon, Virgin Mobile, Vivo and Vodafone. Intec works closely with its customers, many of whom have been with Intec since its inception, to provide the highest standards of performance, flexibility and robustness to help carriers service their customers effectively and profitably.
Founded in 1997, Intec is listed on the London Stock Exchange (ITL.L) and has over 1,600 staff and 28 offices in 22 countries.
For more information, Please visit www.intecbilling.com.

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Vodafone Australia announces BlackBerry Storm pricing

On 11.24.08, In Mobile, By Editor

The BlackBerry Storm smartphone is the perfect choice for both personal users and business customers looking for a state-of-the-art, multimedia device that makes a statement in the office and out on the town. Its unique and innovative SurePress™ touchscreen, which depresses ever so slightly when the screen is pressed, dramatically enhances the touch interface for both typing and navigation and gives users an experience they can actually feel. The stylish smartphone boasts exceptional performance, a stunning display and rich features including 3G (HSPA) network support, GPS, desktop-style web pages, advanced multimedia, a first class phone, camera and robust messaging capabilities – all designed to give users an incredibly fast and powerful mobile experience.

Vodafone Internet Caps
(cost per month) Included talk, TXT and more
(per month) Included data* BlackBerry Storm Contract
$69 $340 Unlimited BlackBerry email and internet Free^ 24-month
$79 $550 Unlimited BlackBerry email and internet Free^ 24-month
$99 $650 Unlimited BlackBerry email and internet Free^ 24-month
$119 $1,000 Unlimited BlackBerry email and internet Free^ 24-month
$149 $2,000 Unlimited BlackBerry email and internet Free^ 24-month

Russell Hewitt, CEO, Vodafone Australia comments, “Today we announce that we’re bringing the BlackBerry Storm to Australia with a sensational $0 offer with unlimited BlackBerry email and internet usage. BlackBerry Storm is the first device to come to fruition following an agreement between Vodafone, Verizon and RIM to develop and bring to market cutting edge smartphones on the BlackBerry platform.”

Hewitt continues, “Available exclusively through Vodafone, the BlackBerry Storm features a new ‘clickable’ touchscreen that will redefine expectations on performance from a touchscreen handset and become an instant hit with customers with its sexy design and ease of use. With the popularity of data-intensive services sky-rocketing, we’re enabling customers to make the most of Vodafone’s 3G network and RIM’s latest technology to enjoy the services they want at a price that is very affordable.”

Dany Bolduc, Regional Director, Asia Pacific, Research In Motion comments: “The BlackBerry Storm is a next-generation smartphone designed to meet the communications and multimedia needs of the most demanding customers. The new “clickable” SurePress touch-screen is a remarkable innovation that offers a revolutionary improvement to the touch interface. We are very excited to introduce the first touchscreen BlackBerry smartphone together with Vodafone in Australia.

Bolduc conclude, “With its robust communications capabilities, rich multimedia features and stylish design, the BlackBerry Storm helps customers make the most of their time with a chic and lifestyle-friendly smartphone.”

The introduction of the new BlackBerry Application Centre from Vodafone will also coincide with the release of the BlackBerry Storm smartphone, available in December. The new on-device Application Centre enables BlackBerry Storm customers to easily download applications over Vodafone’s 3G network. Some applications will be available free of charge, with others clearly priced and included on the customer’s monthly bill. A selection of applications is outlined below:

MusicStation
Have access to the latest tracks at your fingertips with Vodafone MusicStation. Get unlimited access to over 1 million music tracks for only $2.75 per week.

Vodafone Compass
Vodafone’s popular Compass service offers a complete navigation experience – whether driving or walking – enabling users to find their way quickly and easily using turn-by-turn GPS navigation.

Social networking applications
The BlackBerry Storm comes pre-loaded with a number of social networking and Instant Messaging applications. These include; Facebook, Flickr and a range of IM applications that can be used through the BlackBerry browser, including: Windows Live Messenger, AOL, Google Talk, Yahoo! Messenger and ICQ.

Customers can pre-register to purchase the BlackBerry Storm smartphone at: www.vodafone.com.au. Pre-registered customers will be given the opportunity to purchase the BlackBerry Storm the w/c November 24, online. Customers that pre-register and buy a BlackBerry Storm online will receive a complimentary 8GB memory card.

About Wireless Federation

Wireless Federation is an industry research conglomerate headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The mandate of the Wireless Federation is to provide its members and customers industry knowledge that can further enhance their understanding of the wireless industry. Wireless Federation conducts bespoke research and produces boxed reports in collabaration with Industry Bodies, Telecom Operators for Issues that revolve around ARPU, CHURN and Loyalty.
They have been associated with more than 225 mobile operators globally to set their Pricing/ Tariff Strategies, Go-To-Market Strategies for Mobile Advertising, Mobile Payments, Cutting VAS among others amongst 59 countries globally.

For more information please visit www.wirelessfederation.com

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Verizon ARPU ascends 12.8% in Q3′08 (USA)

On 11.03.08, In Mobile, By Editor

Verizon’s revenue for the third quarter 2008 grows to 4.1%. Verizon’s  solid performance is attributed to its business revenue which increases to 1.2%. Verizon also had stronger growth for its in-region consumer segment. Verizon sees stronger average revenue per unit performance. Verizon ARPU rose 12.8 percent. It is showing good performance on the ARPU front because of revenues contributed by FiOS.

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Verizon to launch femtocell products by 2009, awaits FCC approval (USA)

On 10.30.08, In Mobile, By Editor

Verizon Wireless plans to launch femtocell products by 2009. ‘We are looking at femtocell technology and will soon be performing user tests,’ a Verizon spokesperson told Unstrung. ‘We could well have a product on the market early next year, but we have made no public announcements about that yet,’ he added. Unstrung reports that a Verizon-branded ‘Ubicell’ femtocell product from Samsung is yet to be approved by Federal Communication Commission.

   

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