3GIS selects NSN to upgrade 3 (Sweden)
3GIS has signed an agreement with Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) to continue to upgrade and expand its capacity.
Telenor and 3 will be able to offer twice the existing bandwidth, and also reduce the energy consumption with this deal.
Telenor and 3 customers will now be enjoying mobile data at up to 42 Mbps and an overall enhanced mobile communications experience.
As per the agreement, NSN is upgrading high traffic areas of the network with its Flexi Multiradio Base Stations in addition to expanding the capacity for a majority of the network. The upgradation introduces Dual-Cell functionality, allowing the operator to offer 42 Mbps HSPA+ data capability in the network.
NSN is also providing implementation, planning as well as optimization services which is based on its network management system NetAct. NSN operates the 3GIS network under a managed services deal. In addition, the company provides full spare part management and other care services for 3GIS.
Telia introduces music geotagging service (Sweden)
Telia has introduced a service www.musiksattsverige.se which is accessible via mobile phones as well as computers. It allows end-users to tag a physical place on Sweden’s digital map with a song.
Listening to the full length songs is not blocked for customers who are not using Telia’s services, but requires visitors to have a Spotify Premium subscription which offers unlimited music without advertising to computers and mobile phones.
Improved user experience for 3 and Telenor subscribers in Sweden
Nokia Siemens Networks undertakes modernization of operators’ shared network
Telenor and 3 (Hi3G Access AB) subscribers in large parts of Sweden can now enjoy mobile data at up to 42 megabits per second (Mbps) and an overall enhanced mobile communications experience. 3GIS AB, which provides the shared 3G network for Telenor Sweden AB and Hi3G Access AB, has selected Nokia Siemens Networks to continue to modernize and expand its capacity. With this, Telenor and 3 are able to offer twice the existing bandwidth, and also reduce the energy consumption*.
“The dramatic surge in subscribers’ data use means that we need to continue to upgrade the network,” said Michael Yngvesson, CEO, 3GIS. “Nokia Siemens Networks has been our long-standing partner in our commitment to providing the latest services backed by innovative technology. The increased capacity delivers an improved end-user experience while also being environmentally responsible.”
“With a number of smart devices flooding the market, it is imperative for leading operators like Telenor and 3 to adapt accordingly,” said Hasan Mian, head of the 3GIS customer team at Nokia Siemens Networks. “3GIS has been very consistent with its network upgrade plans and is always looking to invest where it matters the most – technology modernization. The improved, high-quality network allows 3GIS to boost the end-user experience and optimize its operating expenditure with reduced carbon footprint.”
Under the contract, Nokia Siemens Networks is modernizing high traffic areas of the network with its energy-efficient, Flexi Multiradio Base Stations**, in addition to expanding the capacity for a majority of the network. The modernization introduces Dual-Cell functionality***, enabling the operator to offer 42Mbps HSPA+ data capability in the network. Nokia Siemens Networks is also providing implementation, planning as well as optimization services which is based on its network management system, NetAct.
Nokia Siemens Networks operates the 3GIS network under a managed services contract. In addition, the company provides full spare part management as well as other care services for 3GIS.
About 3GIS
3G Infrastructure and Services (3GIS) was founded April 2001 and is jointly owned by 3 Scandinavia and Telenor Sweden. 3GIS is a shared network mobile operator that provides 3G service to its owners end users outside the three main cities of Sweden (Stockholm, Gothenbourg and Malmö). The 3GIS network covers 70% of the population in Sweden and has been in full service since 2002.
About Nokia Siemens Networks
Nokia Siemens Networks is a leading global enabler of telecommunications services. With its focus on innovation and sustainability, the company provides a complete portfolio of mobile, fixed and converged network technology, as well as professional services including consultancy and systems integration, deployment, maintenance and managed services. It is one of the largest telecommunications hardware, software and professional services companies in the world. Operating in 150 countries, its headquarters are in Espoo, Finland. www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com
Telia introduces IT security app for Android (Sweden)
Telia has introduced ‘Telia Saker mobilsurf,’ an IT security app which is initially available for devices running all Android versions.
The app provides protection to smartphones and tablets against viruses, spyware, online fraud and also gives parents control over how their children use the mobile for surfing.
In addition to this, it allows mobile phone locking, erasing of information on the phone as well as locating it via GPS. This can be done remotely by sending a text message to the phone. It is also possible to send an alarm in case users have misplaced their phone.
The service will be available for mobiles with Symbian 3 and 60 in June. There are also plans for launching a similar app for the iPhone later this year.
Telia Saker mobilsurf, which is similar to ‘Telia Saker surf for PC,’ is offered at no extra cost with a number of subscriptions. For corporate customers, Telia has developed a similar service called ‘Mobile Security,’ which includes functions for central administration and gives IT control over the business customer’s mobiles.
Aspiro launches WiMP version for iPad (Europe)
Aspiro’s Scandinavian music streaming service WiMP has launched a customized app for iPad in Norway and Sweden.
The new application is available for download on the AppStore, containing the complete WiMP music library with more than 10 mln licensed tracks, album lists, search and more.
WiMP aims at assisting users in finding their way via a huge library of music available through streaming. WiMP for iPad can be explained as a merger between the desktop and mobile versions.
It is customized to fit the larger screen with a tablet-adapted user interface. Additional space has been given to editorial content such as artist biographies, playlists with editorial descriptions and album reviews. It also displays related artists, making it easier for users to discover new music.
A number of improvements will follow in coming versions, both planned and user-generated. WiMP is growing fast and by the beginning of May had 200,000 paying customers in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Portugal.
3 Sweden launches news application
3 Sweden has launched a news application for handset working on iPhone, Android and Windows 7 Phone OS.
The application will be accessible by everyone for free and will provide RSS reader that gets news via RSS from various news sources. News items are prepared by categories so that users can easily find the information.
In addition, the app features links to all the covered news sources for those who are interested to read the full articles.
HTC Flyer tablet hits major European markets
HTC has announced that the new HTC Flyer tablet is now available across major markets in the EMEA region from 13 May.
The device is available as a Wi-Fi only or a combined 3G/Wi-Fi model, and will also be available to buy in store and online from the HTC.com website.
The combined 3G and Wi-Fi HTC Flyer features 32 GB of onboard memory which can be expanded with a microSD card of up to 32 GB and will retail at US$914.89.
A second variant will be available for US$704 with Wi-Fi connectivity only and expandable 16GB memory.
From 13 May, the device will be available in the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Greece, Portugal, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Romania.
Bambuser releases new premium packages (Sweden)
Bambuser has launched a brand-new suite of Premium packages to meet the needs of its premium users. Alongside the refresh of those packages, Bambuser has added 4 highly requested features by its Premium community.
First, there’s the opportunity to broadcast without any ads in the player. This function also allows users to hide the Bambuser brand in the player, should they choose to embed it on their site or any social media platform.
Added to that, Bambuser enables users to monetize their videos by offering opportunities to display a wide range of ads in the player from pre- post- and mid rolls to overlays. Thanks to controlled viewing, business users can now control where viewers can watch their videos from and decide if viewers can embed the users’ video or not. The last added feature concerns extensive statistics.
Bambuser offers an easy access to detailed statistics that will help users understand their viewers’ behaviour. Users can see how many viewers are watching live and on-demand, for how long, from what country, if they watched on a computer or a mobile device and more.
As part of its Premium range, Bambuser is offering three packages, namely ‘Starter,’ ‘Medium’ and ‘Large’, priced at US$141, US$284 and US$702 per month.
NetCom alters roaming prices (US)
TeliaSonera’s subsidiary NetCom has announces that it has altered the tariff charges for calling within Nordic countries is now the same as the one charged for calling within Norway.
This offer is available for new and existing customers of Fastpris S/M/L/XL, Fastpris Data and FlexiTalk.
The new price applies for all mobile networks, not only TeliaSonera ones, in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and the Faroe Islands. NetCom, as other TeliaSonera subsidiaries in Baltic and Nordic countries, also launched a new pricing model offering 90 percent percent lower prices for mobile browsing in the Nordic and Baltic countries (Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia).
Under the new pricing structure, NetCom customers can get a surf package that contains either 20 MB or 50 MB per day at a price of US$7.07 or US$14.33. Once this quota is used up, the customer can buy a new surf daily add-on of 20 MB or 50 MB.
mGovernment implementation driven by advanced technologies- study
A recent study has revealed that with mobile penetration crossing 100 percent in many European countries, the best way to initiate participation-driven government is the use of mobile technologies. Various mobile technologies such as mobile technologies, LBS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth offer an unmatched platform, for enabling participation-based government.
The study also shows that accelerated shift toward participation-based government, increased penetration of mobile phones, evolving alternative mobile technologies, wider involvement of mobile industry participants and greater awareness created by governments are generating considerable potential for mobile industry participants in the mGovernment market.
A number of pilots have been conducted in countries such as Germany, Sweden, Estonia and Netherlands, with encouraging results, the report indicates. The report outlines that there is a need for uniform regulations that would bring disparate mGovernment initiatives within a country under a common platform.
Governments need to invest in mGovernment initiatives and establish proper standards for implementation to encourage the participation of all market participants. In regions where cellular technologies are not effective, alternative mobile technologies such as Wi-Fi should be utilized.
