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3G Industry news from the UMTS Forum
16 May 2008

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Ericsson wins WCDMA/HSPA expansion contract with Sunrise in Switzerland
Ericsson has signed an agreement with the Swiss operator Sunrise Communications (Sunrise) to expand its WCDMA/HSPA network. The deal will bring high-speed mobile broadband coverage to Sunrise subscribers in a number of cities across Switzerland.

3G comes to Tahiti - Significant step in communications technology
The new operator, MARA TELECOM, has signed an agreement with Nokia Siemens Networks to design, build and operate a complete greenfield mobile network in order to offer high-end 3G services in French Polynesia.

Sonera renews the pricing of mobile broadband and raises the speed of its 3G network
Sonera introduces mobile Internet at a day rate and raises the maximum speed of the 3G network to 3.6 Mbps

Globacom signs new contract with Alcatel-Lucent for expansion of mobile and fixed networks
Alcatel-Lucent today announced that it has signed a contract with Globacom (Glo), Nigeria’s second largest national operator to extend the network capacity and performance of Globacom’s mobile and fixed networks.

Ericsson and Dell connect on HSPA in next-generation laptops
Ericsson and Dell have teamed up to ensure international travelers can stay connected with Dell's next-generation laptops that will support seamless roaming on tri-band HSPA mobile broadband networks.
M1 Selects Huawei to Build its Mobile Network in Singapore
Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. ("Huawei"), a leader in providing next-generation telecommunication networks for operators around the world, has announced that it has be chosen by Mobile One (M1) to deploy all the operator's ALL IP GSM, 3G, HSPA (High-speed Packet Access) and LTE systems over the next five years.
3 launch new Coldplay album in mobile exclusive
Music fans on 3 mobile will be the first in Australia to get exclusive mobile access to Coldplay's latest single Violet Hill and their new album "Viva La Vida or Death And All His Friends" as part of a mobile digital deal with EMI which was announced today.
NTT DOCOMO Develops New PRADA-Branded Handset with LG
NTT DOCOMO, INC. and its regional companies announced today that they will begin marketing "PRADA Phone by LG", a full touch screen mobile phone for the Japanese market, from June.
3G will enhance DiGi services in Malaysia
The recently acquired 3G spectrum will enhance DiGis mobile network capacity and efficiency, and provide a platform for ongoing innovation and development of enhanced mobile and broadband services.

Huawei HSUPA USB Stick E170 debuts in the Middle East and North Africa
Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. ("Huawei") today launched its HSUPA USB Stick E170 at ITU Telecom Africa 2008 in Cairo, Egypt. It is expected this product will be available in Middle East and North Africa market this May.

 
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