May 13, 2008
With Carphone Warehouse believed to be out of the bidding for Tiscali's UK business, Vodafone is now considered the favourite to acquire the company. As well as Vodafone, the companies believed to be going through to the second round of bidding are British Sky Broadcasting Group Plc, BT Group, Fastweb SpA and Wind. The official shortlist has not yet been ...
Vodafone favourite to buy Tiscali
by Jan HarrisWith Carphone Warehouse believed to be out of the bidding for Tiscali's UK business, Vodafone is now considered the favourite to acquire the company. As well as Vodafone, the companies believed to be going through to the second round of bidding are British Sky Broadcasting Group Plc, BT Group, Fastweb SpA and Wind. The official shortlist has not yet been ...
IKIVO appoints new CEO
by David MastersIKIVO, a Sweden-based supplier of rich media application enabling software, has announced the appointment of Huw Hampson-Jones as its CEO. The company hopes that Hampson-Jones will be able to use his experience in the IT and Telecoms software industry to continue and build upon their current success. His key aims are furthering IKIVO's leading position within the mobile software sector, and developing ...
May 12, 2008
The outcome of the recently held second European 2.6GHz spectrum auction in Sweden has provided useful speculation about the price that operators will pay for the spectrum throughout Europe. The Swedish auction concluded at a price of €0.13/MHz/pop, with unpaired spectrum going for just below €0.04/MHz/pop and paired spectrum for €0.16/MHz/pop. A strategy consultant at Analysys Mason has concluded that prices fetched ...
Swedish 2.6GHz auction reflects European spectrum value
by Lin FreestoneThe outcome of the recently held second European 2.6GHz spectrum auction in Sweden has provided useful speculation about the price that operators will pay for the spectrum throughout Europe. The Swedish auction concluded at a price of €0.13/MHz/pop, with unpaired spectrum going for just below €0.04/MHz/pop and paired spectrum for €0.16/MHz/pop. A strategy consultant at Analysys Mason has concluded that prices fetched ...
May 1, 2008
Taiwan-based handset maker, Arima Communications, is about to be acquired by the Finnish mobile communications group Elcoteq, according to Taiwanese news service DigiTimes. The report - which cited unnamed sources - said that the two companies are in the final stages of acquisition talks, and that an official announcement is imminent. The rumour saw traders flocking to buy Arima's shares: by the ...
Arima acquisition rumour sparks denial
by David MastersTaiwan-based handset maker, Arima Communications, is about to be acquired by the Finnish mobile communications group Elcoteq, according to Taiwanese news service DigiTimes. The report - which cited unnamed sources - said that the two companies are in the final stages of acquisition talks, and that an official announcement is imminent. The rumour saw traders flocking to buy Arima's shares: by the ...
April 29, 2008
Taiwan-based High Tech Computer (HTC), the world's leading smartphone manufacturer, is projecting its revenues for the second quarter to rise 20% on year. The company's first quarter revenues increased 39% on year, with net income for the quarter totalling NT$6.9 billion (US$227 million), an increase of 24% on year. Second quarter revenues are expected to exceed NT$34 million ($1.12 billion), an increase ...
HTC predicts 20% revenue growth for Q2
by David MastersTaiwan-based High Tech Computer (HTC), the world's leading smartphone manufacturer, is projecting its revenues for the second quarter to rise 20% on year. The company's first quarter revenues increased 39% on year, with net income for the quarter totalling NT$6.9 billion (US$227 million), an increase of 24% on year. Second quarter revenues are expected to exceed NT$34 million ($1.12 billion), an increase ...
April 28, 2008
It is rumoured that BT may be planning to penalise some ISPs for revealing too much information in their broadband availability checkers. Every provider offering ADSL services will operate a coverage/availability checker, which is able to check the suitability of a building for broadband via input of a phone number or postcode. It is considered that such a move would be ...
ISP availability checkers may be at risk
by Lin FreestoneIt is rumoured that BT may be planning to penalise some ISPs for revealing too much information in their broadband availability checkers. Every provider offering ADSL services will operate a coverage/availability checker, which is able to check the suitability of a building for broadband via input of a phone number or postcode. It is considered that such a move would be ...
China’s telecoms merger
by David MastersTelecom service providers in China are to undergo a major overhaul in the coming months, involving a consolidation process in which six of the major providers will be merged into three companies. It is expected that China Telecom, China Mobile and China Unicom will be the three companies that survive the merger. China Telecom will be expanding into the mobile ...
April 11, 2008
BT's incoming chief executive, Ian Livingston, is considering plans to deploy a WiMAX network in the UK, when he takes over from Ben Verwaayen in June. A move into WiMAX would build on BT's success with its Wi-Fi offerings - it operates an MVNO network in a joint venture with Vodafone, and was joint owner of one of the first ...
BT considers UK WiMAX network
by Jan HarrisBT's incoming chief executive, Ian Livingston, is considering plans to deploy a WiMAX network in the UK, when he takes over from Ben Verwaayen in June. A move into WiMAX would build on BT's success with its Wi-Fi offerings - it operates an MVNO network in a joint venture with Vodafone, and was joint owner of one of the first ...
April 10, 2008
Occam Networks, Inc has created the FTTH Quick Start Program, that enables telecommunications service providers to quickly and efficiently turn up fiber-based deployments, especially those using Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) for VoIP. Occam is introducing FTTH Quick Start in three different packages, each able to be customised to a telco’s specific needs. The Basic Package includes an Occam technical support ...
FTTH Quick Start Program from Occam
by Lin FreestoneOccam Networks, Inc has created the FTTH Quick Start Program, that enables telecommunications service providers to quickly and efficiently turn up fiber-based deployments, especially those using Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) for VoIP. Occam is introducing FTTH Quick Start in three different packages, each able to be customised to a telco’s specific needs. The Basic Package includes an Occam technical support ...
April 9, 2008
Timico Group has acquired Twang.net Limited, a Newbury-based ISP which specialises in fully managed homeworking solutions. The acquisition strengthens Timico's IP and next generation converged communications services offering for UK businesses, helping to meet the growing demand for managed broadband solutions. Timico also gains Twang's customer base, which includes some of the UK’s largest FTSE100 companies. Twang.net will continue to ...
Timico Group acquires Twang.net
by Jan HarrisTimico Group has acquired Twang.net Limited, a Newbury-based ISP which specialises in fully managed homeworking solutions. The acquisition strengthens Timico's IP and next generation converged communications services offering for UK businesses, helping to meet the growing demand for managed broadband solutions. Timico also gains Twang's customer base, which includes some of the UK’s largest FTSE100 companies. Twang.net will continue to ...
April 8, 2008
Magnet Business, an Irish telecoms and internet provider, has launched a suite of new services, aimed at the SME, that combines voice and internet bundles with a high-end phone system. Building on its continued investment in next generation technology, the launch of these converged services is Magnet’s first in a range of new products to be introduced, that will enable customers ...
Converged services for SMEs from Magnet Business
by Lin FreestoneMagnet Business, an Irish telecoms and internet provider, has launched a suite of new services, aimed at the SME, that combines voice and internet bundles with a high-end phone system. Building on its continued investment in next generation technology, the launch of these converged services is Magnet’s first in a range of new products to be introduced, that will enable customers ...
April 3, 2008
In an effort to stop music being downloaded illegally, record label, Warner Music, is in talks with UK ISPs about a revenue sharing model whereby the ISPs would charge a monthly fee for downloads from Warner Music's record library, replacing the per-track fee. This model is being adopted by Denmark's biggest ISP, TDC, which has entered into a deal with ...
Warner Music in download talks with ISPs
by Jan HarrisIn an effort to stop music being downloaded illegally, record label, Warner Music, is in talks with UK ISPs about a revenue sharing model whereby the ISPs would charge a monthly fee for downloads from Warner Music's record library, replacing the per-track fee. This model is being adopted by Denmark's biggest ISP, TDC, which has entered into a deal with ...
April 2, 2008
Aepona, a Belfast-based provider of software products and solutions to global telcos, has formed a partnership with WaveMarket to provide location-based tracking services for carriers worldwide. Based in California, WaveMarket is a leader in location-based services. Aepona’s industry-leading platform provides the ideal foundation for WaveMarket's suite of location applications. Aepona’s carrier customers can now offer WaveMarket’s valuable location-based services to ...
Aepona and WaveMarket form partnership for worldwide LBS services
by Lin FreestoneAepona, a Belfast-based provider of software products and solutions to global telcos, has formed a partnership with WaveMarket to provide location-based tracking services for carriers worldwide. Based in California, WaveMarket is a leader in location-based services. Aepona’s industry-leading platform provides the ideal foundation for WaveMarket's suite of location applications. Aepona’s carrier customers can now offer WaveMarket’s valuable location-based services to ...
April 1, 2008
TDC, a Danish telco is introducing an unlimited music download service, developed exclusively, as added-value for its customers. TDC Play, previously known as UMAP (Unlimited Music On All Platforms), is a web and wap download service. The service is accessible to all mobile, online and cable subscribers as part of their ordinary subscription and no additional fees will be payable. It is ...
Free music downloads for TDC’s Danish customers
by Lin FreestoneTDC, a Danish telco is introducing an unlimited music download service, developed exclusively, as added-value for its customers. TDC Play, previously known as UMAP (Unlimited Music On All Platforms), is a web and wap download service. The service is accessible to all mobile, online and cable subscribers as part of their ordinary subscription and no additional fees will be payable. It is ...
March 28, 2008
Microelectronics Technology (MTI), a Taiwan-based manufacturer of telecoms equipment, is projecting an increase in revenues for the second quarter. MTI is projecting second quarter revenues to exceed both first quarter revenues, and to exceed the second quarter revenues for 2007. The company is projecting an on-year growth in revenues of 15-20% for the second quarter. Analysts have predicted ...
MTI decline to comment on record March
by David MastersMicroelectronics Technology (MTI), a Taiwan-based manufacturer of telecoms equipment, is projecting an increase in revenues for the second quarter. MTI is projecting second quarter revenues to exceed both first quarter revenues, and to exceed the second quarter revenues for 2007. The company is projecting an on-year growth in revenues of 15-20% for the second quarter. Analysts have predicted ...
Silitech profits reach record high
by David MastersSilitech Technology, Taiwan-based manufacturer of handset keypads, has reported its results for 2007. After tax profits were up 23% compared to 2006, reaching a record NT$1.29 billion (US$43 million). This is equivalent to NT$8.56 per share. Gross margin for the year also increased, from 26.7% in 2006 to 27.0%. This was achieved in spite of higher-priced raw materials ...
Many China-based handset firms are likely to go bust this year
by David MastersCompetition between handset vendors in China is hotting up, meaning that many handset-design firms in the country are likely to go bust this year. Profit margins on handsets have been in rapid decline over recent years. In 2006 gross margins stood at 15%, which had fallen to 5% by the end of 2007, and is expected to fall to 3% ...
March 26, 2008
In an effort to tighten up its anti-spam policies BT has caused problems for its broadband customers who don't use an @btinternet.com address. A routine security upgrade has led to customers using a desktop SMTP program, such as Outlook or Thunderbird, with their own domain name, receiving an error message when they try to send mail. SMTP error 553 is ...
BT security upgrade causes email errors
by Jan HarrisIn an effort to tighten up its anti-spam policies BT has caused problems for its broadband customers who don't use an @btinternet.com address. A routine security upgrade has led to customers using a desktop SMTP program, such as Outlook or Thunderbird, with their own domain name, receiving an error message when they try to send mail. SMTP error 553 is ...
Inventec post record 2007 profits, but lose out on iPod orders
by David MastersTaiwan-based manufacturer of electronic products, Inventec Appliances, has reported its 2007 results, with record profits of NT$3.25 billion (US$107.6 million). This represents a 58% on year increase in profits, and is equivalent to NT$7.04 per share, compared to NT$4.46 in 2006. Gross margin also improved, up from 7.3% in 2006 to 10.3%. This improvement was attributed to increased operating ...
Merry Electronics post $30 million profit for 2007
by David MastersMerry Electronics, a Taiwan-based manufacturer of headsets for mobile phones, has announced its results for 2007. After-tax profits totalled NT$896 million (US$29.4 million), equivalent to NT$5.63 per share. This represents an 18.9% increase compared to 2006. However, despite rising profits, the company's gross margin saw a decline of almost 5 percentage points, down from 27.2% in 2006 to 22.7% in ...
