www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Nepal Telecom, the state owned telco, reportedly intends to upgrade its CDMA network to an internet protocol (IP) CDMA network, in order to improve the quality of voice and data services, and prepare for the launch of 3G mobile telephone services.
At present, NT’s CDMA platform supports voice services but NT is looking to change this and also to relieve a number of issues relating to network congestion, it says. ‘The IP architecture will help us counter this problem as it will have ample bandwidth,’ an official at NT is quoted as saying. ‘This will ensure high-quality voice and data connectivity, regardless of the terrain,’ he added.
The operator, for the upgradation of the network, is in process of issuing a public tender notice, asking domestic and international telecom equipment suppliers to submit bid documents. The upgradation will also enable the operator to offer 3G mobile services on its CDMA platform.
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www.WirelessFederation.com/news: TelstraClear and Vodafone in New Zealand have inked a 3 year agreement, under which Telstra will offer 3G services over Vodafone network in New Zealand in Q4′09.
TelstraClear’s head of business Brenda Stonestreet reportedly said that Telecom’s inability to offer TelstraClear “complete and timely access” to the new XT network was a stumbling block for continuing TelstraClear’s relationship with Telecom.
TelstraClear, will continue to sell and service to the subscribers on Telecom’s CDMA network and wouldn’t be closing down access to that network when it launched on Vodafone, Ms Stonestreet said.