MobilenniuM Express
3G Industry news from the UMTS Forum
09 March 2009

Lift regulatory obstacles to UMTS900 in Europe, says UMTS Forum
The UMTS Forum has called for an urgent review of the GSM Directive in an effort to accelerate mobile broadband roll-out across Europe. In particular, it has highlighted the need for a unified regulatory framework regarding the re-farming of the 900 MHz spectrum band for UMTS/HSPA mobile broadband networks.

Telkomsel and Ericsson Sign Three-Year Contract for 2G and 3G Mobile Networks in Indonesia
Ericsson has signed a three-year contract with Indonesian mobile operator Telekomunikasi Selular (Telkomsel) to supply, deploy and integrate its GSM/EDGE and WCDMA/HSPA radio access networks. Ericsson's technology will enable Telkomsel to expand its existing network coverage and deliver enhanced voice and data services. 

Worldwide Premier for the New NAUTIZ X5 Rugged PDA from Handheld
Handheld Europe, the Swedish based supplier of rugged mobile terminals, has unveiled the new Nautiz X5 PDA – an innovative PDA with an array of advanced features. TheHSDPA-enabled touch-screen device features an 806 Mhz processor, integrated 3 megapixel, barcode scanner, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS. The Nautiz X5 PDA can handle extreme temperatures and multiple drops from 1.8 m.

T-Mobile Austria Takes Important Step towards Introduction of Next-Generation Mobile Broadband Network by Deploying Huawei's Intelligent Packet Network
Huawei has completed the upgrade of T-Mobile Austria's core data network three months ahead of schedule. Huawei’s advanced intelligent packet switch platform transformed T-Mobile Austria’s existing system into an all-IP core packet network, which enables the operator to provide advanced mobile broadband services as demand for them increases. Huawei's platform is equipped to support next generation mobile broadband LTE (Long Term Evolution) by a simple software upgrade.

Vodafone to Bring 3G Access to Rural Subscribers in New Zealand
Vodafone New Zealand is planning to expand its 3G WCDMA/HSPA network in the rural areas using the 900 MHz spectrum with Finland’s Nokia Siemens Networks as its technology partner. Following the network expansion, its 3G network will cover 97% of the population. The Nokia Siemens Networks 900MHz solution will enable Vodafone New Zealand to deliver HSPA with the highest efficiency, with 65% less sites and 70% lower power consumption per site.

With the HTC Magic, Vodafone Germany is Now the Exclusive Provider of the First Touch Screen Mobile Phone with Google’s Android Operating System
Vodafone Germany has announced plans to launch the HTC Magic, the first touch screen device based on Google’s Android operating system. Together with the Taiwanese manufacturer, Vodafone Germany will exclusively market the HTC Magic smartphone in Germany starting from April 2009.The HSPA-enabled HTC Magic device provides peak downlink rates of up to 7.2 Mbps and up to 2 Mbps in the uplink. The high-performance device can be enhanced with an array of applications available via the Android Market.