May 8, 2008
Local search and advertising publisher Truvo, which currently operates in six countries, has just launched a search service with downloadable Java for Belgian mobile users. It is based on mobilePeople’s liquid platform. Truvo, formerly branded as World Directories, is the first publisher of international directories to include multiple content sources with a searchable format alongside their own white and yellow ...
Truvo Mobile available to Belgians through mobilePeople
by Alan HartenLocal search and advertising publisher Truvo, which currently operates in six countries, has just launched a search service with downloadable Java for Belgian mobile users. It is based on mobilePeople’s liquid platform. Truvo, formerly branded as World Directories, is the first publisher of international directories to include multiple content sources with a searchable format alongside their own white and yellow ...
May 2, 2008
Clickatell, a global provider of messaging solutions, provided the South African Parliament with an SMS alert service to support communication at a recent assembly in the country. The messaging service provided by Clickatell helped the South African parliament deliver notifications to parliamentary delegates from 140 countries meeting in Cape Town to discuss global issues. With most delegates using their overseas cell phones ...
Clickatell SMS keeps 140 world delegates in touch
by Lin FreestoneClickatell, a global provider of messaging solutions, provided the South African Parliament with an SMS alert service to support communication at a recent assembly in the country. The messaging service provided by Clickatell helped the South African parliament deliver notifications to parliamentary delegates from 140 countries meeting in Cape Town to discuss global issues. With most delegates using their overseas cell phones ...
April 24, 2008
Blyk, a free mobile network which targets the 16-24 age group has registered over 100,000 members since it was launched in the UK at the end of September 2007. The company did not expect to achieve the 100,000 target until October, but at this rate of growth it could register 250,000 users by Christmas. Blyk users receive 43 minutes of ...
100,000 sign up to Blyk
by Jan HarrisBlyk, a free mobile network which targets the 16-24 age group has registered over 100,000 members since it was launched in the UK at the end of September 2007. The company did not expect to achieve the 100,000 target until October, but at this rate of growth it could register 250,000 users by Christmas. Blyk users receive 43 minutes of ...
April 1, 2008
The rights to webcast the 2008 Major League Baseball (MLB) season in Taiwan have been won by Chunghwa Telecom (CHT). The exclusive rights mean that CHT will webcast all 165 MLB games this year. CHT made the announcement following an agreement between Elta Technology and MLB Advanced Media, who are in charge of distribution rights for MLB games. CHT is a ...
CHT wins exclusive baseball rights in Taiwan
by David MastersThe rights to webcast the 2008 Major League Baseball (MLB) season in Taiwan have been won by Chunghwa Telecom (CHT). The exclusive rights mean that CHT will webcast all 165 MLB games this year. CHT made the announcement following an agreement between Elta Technology and MLB Advanced Media, who are in charge of distribution rights for MLB games. CHT is a ...
March 27, 2008
Doubletakestudios, a photo shoot specialist with studios in London, Manchester and Southampton has installed a Multi Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) network from NetworkFlow, which has revolutionised its way of working. The MPLS IP Virtual Private Network (IP VPN) has reduced network complexity, as well as saving costs, improving turnaround time for orders and leading to a substantial increase in business. ...
NetworkFlow MPLS network boosts business for Doubletakestudios
by Jan HarrisDoubletakestudios, a photo shoot specialist with studios in London, Manchester and Southampton has installed a Multi Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) network from NetworkFlow, which has revolutionised its way of working. The MPLS IP Virtual Private Network (IP VPN) has reduced network complexity, as well as saving costs, improving turnaround time for orders and leading to a substantial increase in business. ...
March 24, 2008
China is investigating a spam attack after almost half of China's mobile phone users received unwanted text messages from advertisers. Text messages were sent to more than 200 million mobile phone users through China Mobile, and its smaller rival China Unicom. Both mobile phone companies have set up hotlines to handle consumer complaints. China Mobile has apologised for loopholes that ...
Spam attack on China’s mobile phones
by Lin FreestoneChina is investigating a spam attack after almost half of China's mobile phone users received unwanted text messages from advertisers. Text messages were sent to more than 200 million mobile phone users through China Mobile, and its smaller rival China Unicom. Both mobile phone companies have set up hotlines to handle consumer complaints. China Mobile has apologised for loopholes that ...
March 11, 2008
Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) has announced that its net profit estimates for February indicate a 47.4% on year drop. The estimate of NT$1.92 billion is equivalent to a net earnings per share (net EPS) of NT$0.21. CHT have blamed the fall in profits for February on an NT$4.0 billion (US$129 million) book loss that resulted from a foreign exchange derivative contract ...
CHT profits down 50%
by David MastersChunghwa Telecom (CHT) has announced that its net profit estimates for February indicate a 47.4% on year drop. The estimate of NT$1.92 billion is equivalent to a net earnings per share (net EPS) of NT$0.21. CHT have blamed the fall in profits for February on an NT$4.0 billion (US$129 million) book loss that resulted from a foreign exchange derivative contract ...
February 22, 2008
Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) will be expanding their optical communications network this year to the tune of NT$3.3 billion (US$104 million). The company aims to increase its number of subscribers to these networks by 400,000 this year. To complete the expansion, CHT will be purchasing 683,000 units of VDSL2 equipment and 55,000 units of EPON (Ethernet passive optical network) equipment. The EPON ...
CHT set to expand optical communications network
by David MastersChunghwa Telecom (CHT) will be expanding their optical communications network this year to the tune of NT$3.3 billion (US$104 million). The company aims to increase its number of subscribers to these networks by 400,000 this year. To complete the expansion, CHT will be purchasing 683,000 units of VDSL2 equipment and 55,000 units of EPON (Ethernet passive optical network) equipment. The EPON ...
February 11, 2008
The dash to utilise unbundled connections in the shape of customers pursuing the appealingly low prices and providers attempting to lower their own costs carries on. The end of January 2008 brought the UK tantalizingly close to breaking the four million unbundled line score, with 3,931,000 LLU lines. It was only just over three years ago that BT Wholesale crossed the ...
UK Reaches 3,931,000 Unbundled Lines
by Dave NixonThe dash to utilise unbundled connections in the shape of customers pursuing the appealingly low prices and providers attempting to lower their own costs carries on. The end of January 2008 brought the UK tantalizingly close to breaking the four million unbundled line score, with 3,931,000 LLU lines. It was only just over three years ago that BT Wholesale crossed the ...
February 1, 2008
By the end of 2007, the number of subscribers to mobile communications services in China reached 547.29 million, an 18.7% increase on the previous year. This number accounts for 41.6% of China's population. Subscriber numbers grew 1.47% in December alone; a month which also saw 57.02 billon text messages sent, an average of 3.39 messages per user ...
China’s 0.5 billion mobile phone user-base keeps growing
by David MastersBy the end of 2007, the number of subscribers to mobile communications services in China reached 547.29 million, an 18.7% increase on the previous year. This number accounts for 41.6% of China's population. Subscriber numbers grew 1.47% in December alone; a month which also saw 57.02 billon text messages sent, an average of 3.39 messages per user ...
January 31, 2008
Beginning on the 4th of February, Vodafone have announced modifications to its mobile broadband services. The new customer price plan, providing 3GB of data and speeds of up to 7.2Mbps, will be offered for £15/month (inc. VAT). This represents a reduction in price by half over present contracts which are presently available for £30 for 3GB. Business products will see usage allowances ...
Vodafone Amend Mobile Broadband Offerings
by Dave NixonBeginning on the 4th of February, Vodafone have announced modifications to its mobile broadband services. The new customer price plan, providing 3GB of data and speeds of up to 7.2Mbps, will be offered for £15/month (inc. VAT). This represents a reduction in price by half over present contracts which are presently available for £30 for 3GB. Business products will see usage allowances ...
January 26, 2008
Comstar United TeleSystems, which is a combined telecommunications operator in Russia and the CIS alliance, has signed an agreement with Cisco for the delivery of equipment to build NGN multi-service network in Ukraine. Kvazar Mikro, a subsidiary of Sitronics, will act as a sub-contractor for the installation and launch of the network. Comstar United Telesystems is engaged in providing integrated ...
Next Generation Network built in Ukraine by Comstar
by Lin FreestoneComstar United TeleSystems, which is a combined telecommunications operator in Russia and the CIS alliance, has signed an agreement with Cisco for the delivery of equipment to build NGN multi-service network in Ukraine. Kvazar Mikro, a subsidiary of Sitronics, will act as a sub-contractor for the installation and launch of the network. Comstar United Telesystems is engaged in providing integrated ...
January 23, 2008
A new wireless broadband network is being installed in north Devon to help rural businesses benefit from high speed computer connections. The South West of England Development Agency (RDA) is providing an investment of £90,000 for the project, which will cost £120,000 in total. The balance of the funding will be provided by North Devon District Council and West Somerset ...
High-speed, wireless broadband coming to Devon
by Jan HarrisA new wireless broadband network is being installed in north Devon to help rural businesses benefit from high speed computer connections. The South West of England Development Agency (RDA) is providing an investment of £90,000 for the project, which will cost £120,000 in total. The balance of the funding will be provided by North Devon District Council and West Somerset ...
January 17, 2008
3G mobile networks are yet to be set up in China. Even so, China-based consulting company Analysys International expects Chinese 3G mobile communication subscribers to hit 13 million by 2011. China's self-developed 3G mobile communication standard, TD-SCDMA, will come into commercial operation later this year.
China to go 3G and expects 13 million users by 2011
by David Masters3G mobile networks are yet to be set up in China. Even so, China-based consulting company Analysys International expects Chinese 3G mobile communication subscribers to hit 13 million by 2011. China's self-developed 3G mobile communication standard, TD-SCDMA, will come into commercial operation later this year.
December 30, 2007
T-Mobile International has selected Huawei Technologies to provide Packet Switched Core Networks across five key European countries. This important collaboration by the two companies will serve Germany, the UK, Austria, the Netherlands and the Czech Republic. Under the terms of the contract, Huawei, a leader in providing next generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, will replace existing networks ...
Huawei to build PS-CN in Europe for T-Mobile
by Lin FreestoneT-Mobile International has selected Huawei Technologies to provide Packet Switched Core Networks across five key European countries. This important collaboration by the two companies will serve Germany, the UK, Austria, the Netherlands and the Czech Republic. Under the terms of the contract, Huawei, a leader in providing next generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, will replace existing networks ...
December 21, 2007
Milton Keynes is to become the first WiMax-powered wireless internet city, through a partnership between wireless broadband provider Freedom4 and ConnectMK, a private company formed by Milton Keynes Council. Freedom4 has successfully trialled WiMax in Milton Keynes and expects the joint venture to help it reach the wider community. Areas where traditional ADSL access is unavailable will be able to ...
Milton Keynes first WiMax internet city
by Jan HarrisMilton Keynes is to become the first WiMax-powered wireless internet city, through a partnership between wireless broadband provider Freedom4 and ConnectMK, a private company formed by Milton Keynes Council. Freedom4 has successfully trialled WiMax in Milton Keynes and expects the joint venture to help it reach the wider community. Areas where traditional ADSL access is unavailable will be able to ...
December 18, 2007
T-Mobile and rival operator, 3, are planning to share phone masts in order to extend high-speed wireless broadband further across the country. The mast-sharing agreement, which is believed to cover 3G access networks, would significantly reduce the costs involved for both companies, in providing comprehensive network coverage. The deal would bring 3G services to all the UK population by the ...
T-Mobile and 3 in mast-sharing agreement
by Jan HarrisT-Mobile and rival operator, 3, are planning to share phone masts in order to extend high-speed wireless broadband further across the country. The mast-sharing agreement, which is believed to cover 3G access networks, would significantly reduce the costs involved for both companies, in providing comprehensive network coverage. The deal would bring 3G services to all the UK population by the ...
December 15, 2007
Vodafone Germany is to deploy Ericsson's new Base Transceiver Station (BTS) Power Savings feature across its base stations by the end of 2007. The feature is aimed at reducing energy consumption in mobile networks. Installing this software is expected to reduce energy usage and corresponding carbon-dioxide emissions. During periods of low network traffic, the feature effectively puts those parts of the ...
Ericsson’s energy-saving feature launched by Vodafone Germany
by Lin FreestoneVodafone Germany is to deploy Ericsson's new Base Transceiver Station (BTS) Power Savings feature across its base stations by the end of 2007. The feature is aimed at reducing energy consumption in mobile networks. Installing this software is expected to reduce energy usage and corresponding carbon-dioxide emissions. During periods of low network traffic, the feature effectively puts those parts of the ...
December 8, 2007
The Vodafone Portugal Foundation and the Portuguese Blood Transfusion Service have signed a co-operation agreement to encourage blood donations in Portugal. Blood donors registered in the database of the Blood Transfusion Service will be notified of the arrival of a blood collection team in their neighbourhood. They will receive this message on their mobile phone via SMS, rather than the ...
SMS blood donor initiative in Portugal
by Lin FreestoneThe Vodafone Portugal Foundation and the Portuguese Blood Transfusion Service have signed a co-operation agreement to encourage blood donations in Portugal. Blood donors registered in the database of the Blood Transfusion Service will be notified of the arrival of a blood collection team in their neighbourhood. They will receive this message on their mobile phone via SMS, rather than the ...
December 7, 2007
Nokia is investing approximately $75m towards its manufacturing plant in Sriperumbudur, Chennai, India, in 2008. The investment is geared towards enhancing the capacity of the manufacturing plant to cater to the burgeoning need of the Indian and other emerging markets. Nokia started manufacturing in Chennai in January 2006 and the plant is Nokia’s fastest-growing factory worldwide. With 6,000 employees, the ...
Nokia invests $75m in Indian manufacturing plant
by Lin FreestoneNokia is investing approximately $75m towards its manufacturing plant in Sriperumbudur, Chennai, India, in 2008. The investment is geared towards enhancing the capacity of the manufacturing plant to cater to the burgeoning need of the Indian and other emerging markets. Nokia started manufacturing in Chennai in January 2006 and the plant is Nokia’s fastest-growing factory worldwide. With 6,000 employees, the ...
