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KDDI selects Motorola as key development vendor for LTE Network (Japan)

On 08.20.09, In Mobile, By Editor

www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Motorola, Inc. will help develop and implement KDDI’s Long Term Evolution (LTE) network, including RAN/base stations, in Japan. As initially announced on Motorola’s second quarter earnings call, Motorola’s Home & Networks Mobility business will provide the optimal LTE solution to enable KDDI to offer high-speed mobile broadband services, such as video and social networking, to its customers across Japan.

KDDI and Motorola have been building networks together in Japan for 20 years, introducing Japan’s first CDMA network and many other technical advancements. Now, continuing a long history of innovation, Motorola and KDDI will bring an LTE network to Japan and deliver personal media experiences that consumers desire at anytime and anywhere. (more…)

NTT DoCoMo surpasses Softbank’s net addition of new subscribers in July (Japan)

On 08.07.09, In Mobile, By Editor

www.WirelessFederation.com/news: NTT DoCoMo, the nation’s leading mobile operator has reportedly surpassed SoftBank in the number of net addition of new subscribers in July, driven by the new range of smartphones offered by the operator.
DoCoMo has added 143,600 new subscribers minus cancellations, while Softbank added 137,600 and KDDI Corp grabbed 56,600.

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KDDI selects Teradata’s Active Enterprise Data Warehouse platform (Japan)

On 07.31.09, In Mobile, By Editor

Japan’s second largest telecommunications company, KDDI has put into operation a Teradata Active Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) platform from Teradata Corporation (NYSE: TDC), the world’s largest company solely focused on data warehousing and enterprise analytics. The Active EDW will serve as the data retrieval and analysis platform that KDDI uses to perform multi-faceted analyses of customer, rate and other related data from its mission-critical sales support and planning system.

The Active EDW replaces another vendor’s platform that has experienced performance deterioration as the number of users, data volume and query complexity has increased. Testing of the Teradata Active EDW platform demonstrated a seven-time increase in the average performance than the current data warehouse system, without requiring tuning. The Teradata installation enables KDDI to integrate the data on customers and usage, and other critical information gathered from a wide range of KDDI service operations, and to analyze that information to further improve customer service. (more…)

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Softbank gains 112,900 new subscribers in June (Japan)

On 07.10.09, In Mobile, By Editor

www.WirelessFederation.com/news: NTT DoCoMo, Japan leading mobile operator in terms of subscribers, has closed the gap on third-placed Softbank Mobile in terms of the number of net subscribers signed up in June, as fewer customers switched away from the larger firm. Softbank Corp’s mobile arm gained 112,900 new subscribers last month; attributed to the launch the Apple iPhone 3GS on 26 June, the 26th month running it has bested its rivals. However, DoCoMo, which has a roughly 50% market share, reported net additions of 112,400 as it secured users with long-term contracts and low-cost plans for unlimited data download contracts. KDDI, trading under the au banner, reported net additions of 43,800, but was defeated by eMobile which attracted a net 91,600 new subscribers in June.

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China Mobile selects Bytemobile for nationwide web gateway project

On 07.08.09, In Mobile, By Editor

www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Bytemobile, Inc., the global leader in mobile internet solutions for wireless network operators, today announced that China Mobile Communications Corporation (CMCC) has selected its Web Fidelity™ Suite content adaptation solution on the Unison™ Mobile Internet Platform to power Phase 1 of the carrier’s nationwide Web Gateway project. Initial deployment will take place at CMCC’s national Web Gateway center in Nanjing, enabling the delivery of open internet browsing on all mobile handheld devices over its new 3G TD-SCDMA network.

CMCC is the world’s largest wireless network operator, serving nearly 500 million subscribers. The group’s operating companies cover 31 provinces in China and command a 70% share of the mainland mobile market. The company delivers a variety of value-added services such as data, IP telephone and multimedia in addition to voice services. On January 7, 2009, the Chinese government awarded CMCC a TD-SCDMA license to expand its business to 3G network coverage. (more…)

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KDDI in Japan implements Starent Networks security gateway

On 07.06.09, In Mobile, By Editor

www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Starent Networks, a provider of infrastructure solutions that enable mobile operators to deliver multimedia services, announced KDDI, a Japanese operator, is deploying its Security Gateway to provide Wi-Fi service for their growing subscriber base.

KDDI’s ‘Wi-Fi WIN’ service provides Internet access for cellular handsets, via wireless LAN and fixed broadband lines. Starent’s Security Gateway provides KDDI with a secure entry point into their core network. This function leverages the high-performance and distributed architecture capabilities of Starent Networks’ ST40 multimedia core platform. Additionally, with Starent’s Home Agent (HA) in the network, KDDI subscribers can benefit from service experiences as they roam between un-secure Wi-Fi networks and secure EV-DO networks.

“Having worked with KDDI for the past five years, we have seen first hand their commitment to customers and to innovation by providing advanced and diverse services offerings,” said Ashraf Dahod, president and chief executive officer for Starent Networks. “Our multimedia core solutions are designed specifically for mobile broadband and as a result, are well suited for high-demand networks like KDDI’s.”

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Japan gives green signal to LTE plans for 4 operators

On 06.11.09, In Mobile, By Editor

www.WirelessFederation.com/news: The Japanese communications ministry has given consent over business plans for LTE services for four mobile operators. The operators are NTT Docomo, KDDI, Softbank Mobile, and Emobile. The operators are anticipated to begin launch in September 2010 until late 2012. NTT Docomo has allocated JPY 343 billion for the LTE investment, while KDDI and Softbank have planned an investment of JPY 515 billion and JPY 207.3 billion, respectively.

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iPhone helps Softbank to add 105,000 new subscribers in May (Japan)

On 06.09.09, In Mobile, By Editor

www.WirelessFederation.com/news: According to a media report, it is seen that the iPhone has been a great help to the Japanese mobile operator Softbank to have the largest number of net additions to its subscriber base in the month of May. According to a data released by Japanese industry group Telecommunications Carriers Association (TCA), Softbank added 105,000 new subscribers in May. The operator reportedly said that the popularity of the iPhone 3G helped increase sales, though it was also boosted by the network’s three-month long iPhone sales campaign that began in February.
During “iPhone for Everybody” campaign, Softbank had given away 8GB iPhone for free to new subscribers signing up to a two-year contract, while the 16 GB model was priced at $118. The iPhone’s maximum data plan also dropped in price, from $62 a month to $46.50 a month.
On the other hand, Japanese mobile operators, eMobile, NTT DoCoMo and KDDI added 67,700, 61,700 & 51,900 new subscribers respectively.

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KDDI & Okinawa Cellular to release 13 au mobile phones from May 29 (Japan)

On 05.25.09, In Mobile, By Editor

www.WirelessFederation.com/news: KDDI and Okinawa Cellular will release a new line-up of thirteen au mobile phones from 29 May. The new line-up entails four mobile phones under the already-announced ‘iida’ brand, and the E06SH for commercial users.

The ‘biblio’ is an optimal model for reading, with a 7 GB data folder allowing subscriber to carry a shelf-full of books around, and a 3.5-inch full wide VGA++ screen supporting touch operation.

The ‘Sportio water beat’ is a compact, waterproof model for the sports scene. The ‘Mobile Hi-Vision CAM Wooo’ is with full Hi-Vision shooting capability, while the Solar Phone SH002 is a waterproof model with a solar panel, facilitating solar-powered battery charging.

The T002 is a waterproof model with a full range of features and global passport support, enabling it to be used overseas as well. The waterproof, impact-resistant G’zOne CA002, is the latest model in the G’zOne series of durable handsets.

The K002 is a stylish, slim model supporting mobile TV, features 2-megapixel camera and 3.0-inch IPS screen in a body just 10.9 mm thick.

The Simple Keitai K003 offers a sophisticated design, while making all kinds of features and operations easy to use. The release date will be announced separately for the new models.

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Japan receives four applications for 4G licences

On 05.12.09, In Mobile, By Editor

www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has reportedly received four applications for licences in order to deploy 4G services in the country. The deadline to submit applications was 7 May. The new mobile networks will use frequencies in the 2,010 MHz to 2,025MHz range for introducing LTE technology. The applicants are expected to be the major mobile operators NTT DoCoMo, KDDI, Softbank Mobile and Willcom. A decision on the licences is expected this summer.

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