MobilenniuM Express
3G Industry news from the UMTS Forum
01 June 2007
Motorola, Inc. today announced the availability of the new 3G MOTORAZR maxx V3 i-mode in Hong Kong. MOTORAZR maxx V3 i-mode is the first 3G handset that supports the brand new i-mode services, launched by 3 Hong Kong today.
Sonera upgrades the data transmission services in its 3G network to turbo speed by HSPA technology. The network has been opened in the province of Uusimaa, and the upgrade will be carried out in the 3G networks of the whole country during this summer.
Alcatel-Lucent today announced a contract with ANTEL, the leading provider of telecommunications services in Uruguay, to supply and install a wireless network based on UMTS/HSPA (Universal Mobile Telecommunications Service/High Speed Packet Access) technology to provide innovative 3G services.
SK Telecom announced the launching of the “3G+ Streaming Video Customer Center” that is designed to give hearing-impaired customers answers to their questions through sign language transmitted via streaming video calls.
Nokia today reaffirmed its leadership in driving the benefits of third generation technology to the mid-range market with the announcement of two new handsets, the Nokia 6500 classic and Nokia 6500 slide.
Ericsson has been selected by Vodafone Spain to modernize and expand its existing WCDMA/HSPA radio access network throughout Spain.
NTT DoCoMo, Inc. and its eight regional subsidiaries today unveiled the third-generation (3G) FOMA™ SIMPURE™ L2 handset for users who prefer an easy-to-use model without highly sophisticated functions.
As of the beginning of June, the customers of Tele Finland can enjoy the benefits provided by a fast 3G network. The network will cover more than 80 localities and over 50% of the population of Finland.
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