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3G Industry news from the UMTS Forum
18 July 2008

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Ericsson expands mobile broadband HSPA with Softbank in Japan
Ericsson has signed a frame agreement with a leading Japanese operator, Softbank Mobile, to expand and upgrade its HSPA (High Speed Packet Access) network to increase capacity and enable even faster mobile broadband. 

Chunghwa Telecom to provide unparalleled mobile broadband user experience in its 3G network
Chunghwa Telecom, the largest telecommunications operator in Taiwan will increase the capacity of its 3G network to significantly improve transmission speeds and expand coverage.

Telefonica O2 Germany accelerates mobile broadband service with a green solution
Telefonica O2 Germany, one of the fastest growing mobile phone operators in the country, is moving to expand network coverage and capacity to provide its customers with improved mobile voice and online services.

Ericsson, 3 Italia in world-first commercial step towards HSPA Evolution
Ericsson and 3 Italia have achieved an industry first: the successful establishment of enhanced HSPA mobile-data connections in a commercial network.

ZTE to Supply Comprehensive Range of Communications Solutions for Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
ZTE Corporation ("ZTE"), a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions will be supplying a comprehensive range of its telecom products and solutions in the forthcoming Beijing 2008 Olympic Games  to ensure the reliable and smooth operations of the global event's 3G network infrastructure.

Hutchison Telecom Hong Kong Launches iPhoneTM 3G in Hong Kong
Hutchison Telecommunications (Hong Kong) Limited (“Hutchison Telecom Hong Kong”) today launched the long awaited iPhoneTM 3G in Hong Kong after an “Activating the First iPhoneTM 3G” ceremony had been held to celebrate the first iPhoneTM 3G in Hong Kong and the Greater China region.
O2 first to market with mobile broadband upload service
O2 today announced a new first-to-market enhancement to its mobile broadband service, which now enables customers to upload content at broadband speeds of up to 1.4 Mbps, significantly faster than other similar services in the market.
 
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