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  • Alltel Wireless Introduces the MOTORAZR VE20

    LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Alltel Wireless is proud to introduce the MOTORAZR VE20, designed for consumers seeking form, function and fun. The VE20 combines the features that helped make the RAZR an iconic handset with a sleek new look and improved talk time and standby time. The sophisticated MOTORAZR VE20 features a large external screen with touch-sensitive controls to give the user easy access to recent calls, music and messaging, without ever having to open the phone. An impressive combination of communication features and entertainment applications provides users with the ultimate multimedia experience1. Users can also connect and disconnect the Bluetooth function from the external touch screen without opening the flip. The new VE20 is available in navy and licorice and is the lightest RAZR ever, weighing only 3.17oz. The VE20 also features 250 minutes of talk time and 360 hours of standby time2. “The RAZR is one of the most popular wireless handsets of all time, and Alltel’s next generation RAZR, the VE20, will impress anyone seeking form, function and fun in their wireless device,” said Brian Ullem, vice president of device strategy at Alltel Wireless. “This latest addition to our handset lineup continues our mission of providing our customers with the phones they want at prices that they can afford.” The MOTORAZR VE20 includes many popular features including a 2MP camera with video, MP3 player with 3.5mm headset jack capabilities, GPS capabilities1 and an expandable memory slot. The phone is preloaded with applications including Alltel Search1, City ID1, Alltel Navigation1, and Aricent Celltop1. The phone also is Music Connect capable1, providing users with the ability to easily move music from the PCs onto their handset3. Beginning today, Alltel customers can be among the first to order the MOTORAZR VE20 at www.alltel.com/motove20 for $99.99 after a $50 mail-in-rebate. The MOTORAZR VE20 will be available in retail stores on and alltel.com on September 25th. Alltel Wireless continues to provide choice to the customer’s wireless experience with its exclusive “My Circle” feature, giving customers unlimited calling to and from any five, 10 or 20 numbers on any network for free. Alltel Wireless was also the first to offer Anytime Plan Changes, giving customers the flexibility to change their calling plans at any time, without extending their current contract. To access the multimedia content associated with this release, please visit www.thenewsmarket.com/alltel. Registered members will find broadcast quality video for their purposes, free of charge. Alltel is owner and operator of the nation’s largest wireless network and has more than 13 million customers. For more information about Alltel, please visit www.alltel.com.

  • Alltel to bring customers’ iTunes music, new music and more to their wireless device with nuTsie

    LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Want to listen to your iTunes music right on your wireless phone? No problem. Alltel Wireless, America’s largest network, today announced that it is the first wireless carrier to offer its customers access to nuTsie, a service that allows users to listen to playlists from their iTunes libraries on over 10 Alltel wireless handsets. In addition, nuTsie enables users to share those lists with friends across the Internet and on their mobile devices. nuTsie, available for $4.99 a month or $19.99 for one year, can be accessed by visiting Alltel Shop located on the handset. In addition to being able to play music from their iTunes collections, customers can also listen to recommended music based on their playlists and explore hundreds of thousands of playlists from other users and nuTsie’s music experts, providing a new world of music right at their fingertips. “Our customers are now relying on their wireless phones to provide entertainment as well as reliability,” said Kristi Crum, director of multimedia content for Alltel Wireless. “The launch of nuTsie will maximize the music capabilities on their phones so they can now easily listen to their favorite music from iTunes, no matter where they go.” The nuTsie application, developed by Melodeo, a leader in mobile and online media, is available on a wide range of Alltel devices including the MOTORAZR™ V3m and V3c, the MOTOKRZR K1m, the MOTORAZR V9m and the MOTOROKR™ Z6m. Additional handsets include the LG AX565, The Wave™ by LG, the LG AX8600, Samsung Muse™, the Alltel Hue™ by Samsung and The Wafer™ by Samsung. More Alltel handsets supporting nuTsie will be announced in the coming months. “nuTsie offers Alltel Wireless customers an easy, inexpensive way to access their iTunes libraries on the go and to hear new music from other users’ playlists and from our own programmed music,” added Dave Dederer, Vice President of Business Development at Melodeo and founding member of the GRAMMY-nominated, multi-platinum rock band The Presidents of the United States of America. “We’re extremely pleased to be teaming with Alltel to bring nuTsie to a wider audience.” Alltel Wireless continues to provide choice and flexibility to the customer’s wireless experience with its exclusive “My Circle” feature, giving customers unlimited calling to and from any five, 10 or 20 numbers on any network for free. Alltel Wireless was also the first to offer Anytime Plan Changes, giving customers the flexibility to change their calling plans at any time, without extending their current contract. To access the multimedia content associated with this release, please visit www.thenewsmarket.com/alltel. Registered members will find broadcast quality video for their purposes, free of charge. About Alltel Wireless Alltel is owner and operator of the nation’s largest wireless network and has more than 13 million customers. For more information about Alltel, please visit www.alltel.com. About nuTsie and Parent Company Melodeo, Inc. nuTsie is the new flagship product from Melodeo Inc., a leader in delivering music and other media to the Web and mobile devices. Through products such as nuTsie and Mobilcast, Melodeo combines powerful content, a simple user interface and access from any device, making it easy to enjoy and share entertainment with family and friends anytime and anyplace. Web sites: http://www.nutsie.com, http://www.melodeo.com, http://www.mobilcast.com
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  • 3G arrives in Uzbekistan - Nokia Siemens Networks and UCell bring world class mobile phone technology to Uzbekistan

    Uzbekistan's fastest growing cellular operator FE Coscom Ltd., operating under the UCell brand, has launched a 3G trial network in Tashkent and Samarkand, with the intention of expanding coverage to the entire country, and bringing high-speed mobile multimedia services to Uzbeks for the first time. The network provided by Nokia Siemens Networks is Uzbekistan's first 3G rollout and a defining moment for the Uzbek population who will now have access to world class experiences such as video calls, live video streaming and fast Internet on their handsets. The Nokia Siemens Networks solution will permit download speeds of 7.2 Mbps and upload speeds of 1.4 Mbps, providing for video calls, live TV streaming, video on demand and high speed internet browsing enabled by High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) technology. Nokia Siemens Networks undertook an extensive network planning over a three month period, installing a Flexi 3G base stations, a radio network controller and Media Delivery Solution (MDS) to provide the 3G service. "We are excited at having the privilege to be the pioneer in bringing this technology to the country and celebrating this historic event together with Uzbekistan,” said Oguz Memiguven, Director General of UСell. Mikko Yla-Kauttu, Head of Customer Team at Nokia Siemens Networks, added: "We have been working with UCell for over a year and deployed a full 2G core network for them. With this upgrade to next generation technology, they will be in a position to provide more services to their customers while at the same time achieving greater network capacity. This is a bold step that they have taken and we congratulate them for it." About Coscom FE COSCOM Ltd. is a part of TeliaSonera group and operates under UCell trademark in Uzbekistan. The company's main activity is the development of modern mobile communication system in GSM 900/1800 standard. In September 2008 the company’s subscriber base exceeded 2 million.

  • Green network brings high-speed mobile broadband to more Serbian customers

    Telekom Srbija chooses energy efficient solution from Nokia Siemens Networks for further extension of its 2G and 3G networks The leading Serbian mobile operator is expanding its high-speed mobile broadband service by extending and upgrading its 2G and 3G networks, strengthening its competitive position. Telekom Srbija’s mobile arm, mt:s, has chosen the industry’s most energy efficient mobile network from Nokia Siemens Networks for the project. "Over the years, Nokia Siemens Networks has proved to be a strong, competent and most reliable partner for us,” said Vladimir Lučić, Telekom Srbija CMO. “They understand our needs and provide us with top-of-the-class solutions, like the green network solution featuring unmatched multi-radio base stations with low power consumption.” The network extension will increase the mt:s network capacity and the availability of quality multimedia and data services across the nation, as customers in smaller Serbian towns in addition to residents of major cities will be able to enjoy mobile broadband. “Energy efficient solutions are vital for operators as energy costs are the third most significant cost category for an average mobile operator,” said Miodrag Radojevic, who is in charge of business with the Telekom Serbija group across the region. “Of that energy almost 90% is used in the base stations, so an efficient solution isn’t just better for the environment, but better for business.” The project, to be completed by the end of the year, covers 2G and 3G radio and core equipment, a broad range of services including network implementation, integration and care as well as an upgrade of the network and service management solution to reduce dropped calls. Nokia Siemens Networks will extend the existing prepaid charging platform to allow mt:s to offer attractive loyalty programs to its subscribers. Nokia Siemens Networks radio access network is based on the advanced Flexi base station, the industry’s smallest and most efficient multi-technology node, providing significant operational savings and reducing power consumption by up to 70 percent, as compared to traditional equipment. The network, with High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) technology, offers faster and easier downloads and greater capacity to mt:s subscribers. The high-capacity packet core solution will let mt:s support a large number of mobile consumers, even if they are heavy users of data services. It can also be upgraded to prepare for the “flat architecture” that will be part of future Long Term Evolution mobile networks. About Telekom Srbija Telekom Srbija a.d. with its head office in Belgrade was incorporated as a joint stock company in June 1997 and offers wide range of modern fixed and mobile services to its customers. Oriented to the modern IP technologies and the broadband internet Telekom Srbija established fast, efficient and sophisticated implementation of telecommunication solutions adjusted to the specific customer needs. With launching the portals “nadlanu.com” and “mtsmondo.com” Telekom Srbija sets-up not only interactive services, but the digital culture. Capital investments were mostly directed towards the development of telecommunication capacities both in fixed and mobile telephony. In 2007 Telekom Srbija acquired Telekom Srpske (Bosnia and Herzegovina). The same year they started to operate in Montenegro as the third operator on this territory under the name m:tel d.o.o. and as the consortium of Telekom Srbija a.d. and...

  • NTT DOCOMO at CEATEC JAPAN 2008

    NTT DOCOMO is pleased to announce its participation in CEATEC JAPAN 2008, the world-famous exhibition of cutting-edge IT and electronics technology, which will be held at the Makuhari Messe complex near Tokyo from September 30 to October 4. The booth will showcase DOCOMO's latest innovations in services, products, R&D and forward-looking technologies, including next-generation mobile networks. Overview Period Tuesday, September 30 – Saturday, October 4, 2008 Hours Tuesday, September 30 10:00 AM – Noon: Premium time (invitation only) Noon – 5:00 PM: Open to public Wednesday, October 1 – Saturday, October 4 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Open to public Exhibition Location Halls 1 - 8, Makuhari Messe Access (CEATEC JAPAN 2008 website) Venue map (CEATEC JAPAN 2008 website) DOCOMO Booth Location Booth #4B01, Hall 4 Entrance Fee General: 1,000 yen (at doors) Students: 500 yen (at doors) Pre-registered visitors: Free DOCOMO Booth Exhibits Network •LTE (Super 3G) •High-quality voice transmission system •Mobile multimedia broadcast (ISDB-Tmm) demonstration (concept exhibit) Technology •High-sharpness, high-quality image-enlargement technology •Mobile phone with built-in Intelligent Key •Separable mobile phone (concept exhibit) •Projector mobile phone (concept exhibit) Services and products •BlackBerry® solution •Location-based information-provision (push-type) service •Handsets configured specially for data communication •HSDPA-capable PC •Enhanced roaming and other international services •Next-generation Windows® mobile phone from HTC (concept exhibit) •Mobile Home to Home (MH2H) & Pocket U (concept exhibit) Corporate Social Responsibility •Overview of DOCOMO's CSR activities •Collection box for recycling used mobile phones

  • TechFaith and Aigo sign strategic cooperation agreement for the operator tailored market in China

    China-based TechFaith Wireless Communication Technology, a handset and handset-solution provider, and Aigo, a leading brand vendor in China, have announced a strategic cooperation agreement for the operator tailored market in China. Under the terms of the agreement, TechFaith will provide total product solutions, including CDMA1X/EVDO and UMTS/HSDPA, under the Aigo brand name and through Aigo's sales channels for the operator tailored market in China. TechFaith and Aigo also announced that Aigo has won a bid from a large operator in China for the procurement of CDMA phones, the delivery of which is expected in the fourth quarter 2008.

  • Vodafone, Nokia Siemens Networks run a trial to pave the way for commercial Long Term Evolution deployment

    Nokia Siemens Networks showcases its LTE platform during Vodafone Innovation Days Nokia Siemens Networks and Vodafone are to run a trial on a commercial platform of the next generation mobile broadband solution, known as Long Term Evolution (LTE), that meets the modernization plans of Vodafone Germany. Nokia Siemens Networks is showcasing its end-to-end LTE solution during the Vodafone Innovation Days 2008, taking place in Dusseldorf this week. Working with partners such as Vodafone, Nokia Siemens Networks is ready to make LTE a commercial reality with further trials in 2009, followed by the first commercial deployments for mobile operators willing to migrate to a flat, all-IP based network. The new flat network architecture, which is scalable and cost-effective, supports mobile broadband multimedia services with extremely high data rates and is ready for handling the anticipated 100-fold traffic growth. Nokia Siemens Networks has repeatedly proved it leadership in LTE development, with successful technology demonstrations and LTE field trials, and the unveiling in February 2008 of its LTE end-to-end solution based on its Flexi Multimode Base Station, a revolutionary small and modular, energy-efficient node built upon the market leading and field-proven Flexi BTS platform. LTE greatly improves consumer experience for mobile data applications with faster response times and throughput, much reduced latency and peak rates of up to 173/58 Mbps (downlink/uplink). LTE supports mobile broadband access for applications such as browsing, email, video-sharing, music downloads and many more. Such services can be provided either by the operator or accessed from third parties via the Internet. Nokia Siemens Networks’ LTE solution is well suited for new operators and for operators upgrading existing GSM/WCDMA/HSPA networks and CDMA networks to provide fast and low-delay Internet services via mobile broadband. Flexi Multimode Base Station can now be deployed with WCDMA/HSPA and later upgraded to LTE using software only. During Vodafone Innovation Days 2008, Nokia Siemens Networks will illustrate the capabilities of its commercial LTE solution, through demonstrations of services such as High-Definition Television streaming, remotely-controlled Webcam and a multi-user multimedia communication consisting of VoIP and video. Nokia Siemens Networks will also showcase its IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) based Voice Call Continuity solution, Service Delivery Framework and its Communication Key device, all of which could offer new experiences to Vodafone subscribers. The Nokia Siemens Networks Voice Call Continuity solution can allow Vodafone end-users to take advantage of VoIP calls over their home or office WLAN along with a seamless automatic handover between the WLAN and a regular mobile network as they move between the two coverage areas. The Communication Key is a USB device with SIM authentication and soft phone client that lets subscribers take VoIP and other rich communications on the road. The use of the Communication Key could enable Vodafone customers to turn their PC or laptops into real mobile clients with video sharing and other rich communications available with the same ease and convenience as mobile phone calls. The device also helps the operatorreinforce its role as service provider in the face of growing competition fromnew Internet players. Communications service providers are eager to deliver more-complex services over their networks as they...

  • No Contract Required — New Month-To-Month Agreement Gives Verizon Wireless Customers Even More Freedom

    BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Beginning today, Verizon Wireless customers who want to enjoy the best customer experience in wireless, but don’t want to sign a one- or two-year customer agreement have a month-to-month option. The new Month-to-Month agreement is an extension of the company’s overall commitment to delivering its customers quality products and services over the nation’s most reliable wireless network, while providing the industry’s best customer service. Verizon Wireless’ new Month-to-Month agreement gives customers the freedom to purchase new devices at full-retail price, or use their own CDMA devices without the commitment of a one- or two-year contract. Additionally customers can terminate their agreement at the end of any month without paying an Early Termination Fee. The company’s Month-to-Month agreement is now available on all Nationwide Voice and Data plans for both new and current contract customers. Current contract customers must fulfill the terms of their current contract before moving to a Month-to-Month agreement. Customers who want to sign up for a Verizon Wireless Month-to-Month plan can visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, go online at www.verizonwireless.com or call 1-800-2 JOIN IN. About Verizon Wireless Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s most reliable wireless voice and data network, serving 68.7 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 70,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). For more information, go to: www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

  • NTT DOCOMO to Dissolve HIVE Inc. Subsidiary

    TOKYO, JAPAN, September 22, 2008 --- NTT DOCOMO , INC. announced today that it will dissolve HIVE Inc., a subsidiary based in Japan. 1.Outline of subsidiary Company name: HIVE Inc. Address: 5-4-9 Kanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan Representative: Shigemi Suzuki Business: Management of anime-related web portal sites and marketing of anime-related businesses Capital: 88,000,000 yen Shares issued: 1,760 shares Fiscal year-end: March 31 Employees: 2 (as of August 31, 2008) Main customers: DOCOMO, etc. Shareholders: 98.9% owned by DOCOMO 2.Reasons for Dissolution DOCOMO established HIVE Inc. as part of its program to encourage employee entrepreneurship. The subsidiary's purpose was to manage a social network service and anime-related web portal sites, as well as to provide marketing and consulting services for anime-related businesses. A tightening business environment, however, has made it difficult for the subsidiary to meet its revenue and profit targets, prompting DOCOMO's decision to dissolve the company. 3.Schedule The dissolution is expected to be completed in February 2009. 4.Impact on DOCOMO's Operating Results The dissolution is expected to have very little impact on DOCOMO's consolidated and non-consolidated financial results for the year ending March 31, 2009, and DOCOMO is not amending its forecast earnings for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2009 in connection with the dissolution. About NTT DOCOMO NTT DOCOMO is the world's leading mobile communications company. DOCOMO serves over 53 million customers, including 45 million people subscribing to FOMA™, launched as the world's first 3G mobile service based on W-CDMA in 2001. DOCOMO also offers a wide variety of leading-edge mobile multimedia services, including i-mode™, the world's most popular mobile e-mail/Internet service, used by 48 million people. With the addition of credit-card and other e-wallet functions, DOCOMO mobile phones have become highly versatile tools for daily life. NTT DOCOMO is listed on the Tokyo (9437), London (NDCM) and New York (DCM) stock exchanges. For more information, visit www.nttdocomo.com.

  • Velocity Mobile Announces Availability of its First Touchscreen Phone

    Velocity 103 Combines Fresh User Interface and Attractive Design In One Phone LONDON – Velocity Mobile, a nine month collaboration between one of the world’s largest notebook computer manufacturers and a team of veteran wireless designers and engineers, announced the retail availability of its first touchscreen phone, the Velocity 103. Built on the belief that the simplest solution is the best solution, the Velocity Mobile 103 combines an easy-to-use Odyssey Interface, Velocity Over The Air updates (Vota) and a sleek and attractive design, to change the way people think about and use smartphones. The unlocked Velocity 103 is available for pre-order online now through Expansys for £334.99 and will ship by the end of September. Velocity Mobile’s easy-to-use Odyssey Interface, built on top of Microsoft’s Windows Mobile 6.1 smartphone operating system, and the Velocity Over The Air (VOTA) updates, bring immense market value to the mobile industry. No longer do consumers need to buy new phones to get the latest software. The ability to easily update devices through VOTA means the device is longer lasting and more cost effective for users. Through this service, Velocity Mobile is directly engaging its customers and keeping them up-to-date with mobility. “Consumers these days are demanding more from their phones. Our research tells us that people want experiences, not applications and functions,” said David Hayes, president and managing director, Velocity Mobile. “Velocity Mobile has brought together some of the greatest minds and best of breed partners in the industry to deliver positive experience and value to consumers.” Velocity Mobile’s core leadership team collectively has nearly forty years’ experience in innovative mobile engineering, design, sales and marketing, and is working in collaboration with Inventec Corporation, one of the world’s top three original design manufacturers (ODMs) for notebook computers with revenues of more than US$8 billion in 2007. Together, the two companies share a vision for mobility that is powerful and innovative yet intuitive and familiar – all at a great value for consumers. Featuring Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1, high-resolution screens, ample memory and much more, Velocity Mobile’s first device significantly raises the bar for smartphones in their class. Specifications of the Velocity 103 include: •Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional •Qualcomm Mobile Station Modem™ (MSM™) MSM7201™ chipset •GSM/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 •UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA 850, 1900, 2100 •640x480 VGA touch screen •Odyssey Interface •Velocity Over The Air updates (VOTA) •256MB ROM, 128MB RAM •Bluetooth 2.0, 802.11b/g WiFi, GPS •2.0 megapixel camera, 0.3 megapixel videoconferencing camera •TV/VGA out •MicroSD expansion slot For more information, please see http://www.velocitymobile.com. About Velocity Mobile Velocity Mobile, in collaboration with Inventec, designs and engineers 2G and 3G mobile devices and data cards based on Qualcomm and Samsung platforms. The team is made up of experienced mobile device design specialists with success in introducing products to market. Velocity Mobile’s expertise spans market analysis and evaluation, design, software, quality assurance, sales and marketing and after-market support. The company’s combined skill sets position Velocity Mobile extremely well for designing and building classleading converged devices. Established in 1975, Inventec is one of the world’s top three Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs...

  • Chunghwa Telecom to cooperate with SingTel to launch communications satellite in 2010

    Chunghwa Telecom (CHT), on September 18, announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Chunghwa Telecom Singapore (CHT Singapore) and Singapore Telecommunications (SingTel) will establish a joint venture, ST-2 Satellite Venture Private Limited, specifically to build a communications satellite, ST-2. The satellite is planned to launch in the fourth quarter of 2010 to replace existing satellite ST-1 which was launched in 1998 by CHT and SingTel on a joint venture basis and is scheduled to go out of commission in 2011. CHT Singapore will invest S$60 million (US$41.87 million) for a 38% stake in the joint venture, while SingTel will hold the remaining 62% stake, CHT indicated. ST-2 will occupy the same orbit as ST-1 covering Asia and the Middle East but will have stronger transmitting power and a longer service life of 15 years, CHT pointed out. In addition to voice, data and video communications, CHT will use ST-2 for various IP-based applications including Internet access, VoIP and enterprise resource management, CHT indicated. CHT will integrate ST-2 with its multi-routing broadband submarine cable systems to make up CHT's east Asian communications hub, the company noted. The total cost of making and launching ST-2 is roughly estimated to be NT$8.5 billion (US$266 million). SingTel will handle international open bids and related affairs, CHT pointed out. source
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  • Beeline began receiving orders for iPhone 3G

    Beeline last of the operators "big three" began receiving orders for iPhone 3G. In anticipation of the launch of sales on the Russian market one of the most popular devices in the world, Beeline offers its subscribers not to lose time. On the iphone.beeline.ru users can already apply to the iPhone 3G, thus take the electronic queue and become one of the first owners of this device in Russia (this is, of course on legal iPhone). The date of the start of sales iPhone 3G operator has promised to announce further.
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