UMTS

Despite being a relatively new player in the traditional wireless field, Wi-Fi services have quickly taken over as one of the leading technologies for high-speed wireless data communications as shown …

MUNICH, Germany-Siemens AG said Telefonica Moviles has selected it and L.M. Ericsson to provide equipment for the second phase of its UMTS network construction, making Telefonica Moviles a new third-generation …

WHEATON, Md.-UMTS technology increases data profitability, according to new analysis from the Shosteck Group. According to Shosteck, UMTS is among the most profitable of services because it maximizes AMPU (average …

As the broadband market begins to sizzle, carriers are shifting from the comfort of tried technologies to the speed of alternatives. But challenges abound. So while Verizon Wireless announced its …

SAN DIEGO-Wireless modem maker Novatel Wireless Inc. said it will meet its previous fourth-quarter revenue forecasts of between $9.6 and $9.8 million, news that helped push the company’s stock up …

STOCKHOLM, Sweden-Swedish company Svenska UMTS-nat AB, jointly owned by TeliaSonera and Tele2, has agreed to purchase the fourth third-generation license in Sweden from Orange Sverige. Svenska already owns a UMTS …

VIENNA, Austria-Telefonica Moviles said last month it sold its third-generation license in Austria to market leader Mobilkom Austria for an undisclosed amount. The Austrian regulator RTR has already approved the …

LISBON, Portugal-Vodafone Portugal said it began a limited launch of its third-generation services, with access available only to a limited number of users in Lisbon and Oporto. Mostly Vodafone staff …

VIENNA, Austria-Telefonica Moviles said last week it sold its third-generation license in Austria to market leader Mobilkom Austria for an undisclosed amount. The Austrian regulator RTR has already approved the …

LISBON, Portugal-Vodafone Portugal said it began a limited launch of its third-generation services, with access available only to a limited number of users in Lisbon and Oporto. Mostly Vodafone staff …

STOCKHOLM, Sweden-Swedish company Svenska UMTS-nat AB, jointly owned by TeliaSonera and Tele2, has agreed to purchase the fourth third-generation license in Sweden from Orange Sverige. Svenska already owns a UMTS …

Harnessing a protocol synergy, the UMTS Forum and 3G Americas are trumpeting the achievement of their brand of technology as the wireless industry migrates to third-generation services. Both groups, one …

STOCKHOLM, Sweden-L.M. Ericsson said it has signed a license agreement to integrate the media engine and codecs of RealNetworks Inc. with its mobile platform offerings. RealNetworks products include RealOne Player, …

Following are mobile infrastructure contracts announced in November: Philippines. With Digital Telecommunications Philippines (Digitel) for GSM/GPRS and EDGE equipment, including radio base stations and mobile switching equipment. Value: $100 million …

DUSSELDORF, Germany-Vodafone Germany began UMTS tests for business customers using data cards for PCs. The operator plans to launch commercial third-generation service next year. Vodafone said the participants of the …

MURRAY HILL, N.J.-Lucent Technologies Inc. said it has unveiled a solution to enable service providers to manage customer data such as subscriber profiles and user location. The platform, known as …

MUNICH-Women, as well as men, are optimistic about the future of UMTS, according to the results of a survey conducted by Siemens AG of 3,000 consumers in Germany, France and …

Even while two major third-generation protocols, CDMA2000 and W-CDMA, snap up the spotlight in China, the nation’s homegrown technology will not eat humble pie. The protocol was upgraded into an …

France Telecom said it has granted Qualcomm Inc. a worldwide license to its Turbo Code patents for both CDMA2000 and W-CDMA chipsets. The Turbo Code, which enjoy the supports of …

If UMTS is the dream, CDMA2000 1x EV-DO is the reality, claims a report by Dallas-based Alexander Resources. It is not just a reality, but a better, cheaper and more …

With much fanfare at this year’s Comdex electronics show in Las Vegas and multi-page advertisements in nationwide newspapers, AT&T Wireless Services Inc. launched its high-speed EDGE-based service last week, claiming …

VANCOUVER, British Columbia-In Motion Technology Inc. and Lucent Technologies Inc. said they have joined forces to provide wireless service providers with solutions that integrate third-generation networks and Wi-Fi networks. In …

TEL AVIV-Partner Communications Co. Ltd. said it has signed a $93 million deal with Nortel Networks Ltd. to supply UMTS equipment for its networks. The carrier expects the network to …

SAN DIEGO-Qualcomm Inc. said Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd. has agreed to use its MSM6250 for its multimedia-enabled handsets for UMTS markets. “Together, Qualcomm and Sanyo will provide smaller, attractive 3G …

BEIJING-Lucent Technologies Inc. said it has entered into an agreement with Top Global to provide wireless service providers with a solution that links third-generation networks with Wi-Fi in the Asia-Pacific, …