PT Telkomsel, Indonesia's leading cellular operator, ready to launch commercial 3G services this year, a Jakarta-based newspaper reported today. During a trial since May last year, Telkomsel performs services such video streaming, video calls and broadband Internet connection. "Development of 3G market was also pushed by economic growth, technology evolution, regulatory, consumer behavior and interoperator competition," said Kiskenda Suriahardja, President Director, Telkomsel, as cited by Koran Tempo Daily. The company has a nationwide network covering about 80% of the population of the fourth most populous country in the world with a population of over 250 million people. Telkomsel operates a dual band GSM 900/1800 network in Indonesia, complete with GPRS services, WiFi hotspots and EDGE technology in selected locations. The government ...

Posted by Budi Putra on May 2nd, 2006 1 Comment »

The Philippines's leading wireless services provider Smart Communications Inc. unveiled new 3G service offerings and announced the commercial rates for its 3G cellular service. Starting May 1, Smart postpaid and prepaid subscribers with 3G-capable handsets will enjoy enhanced applications and extensive rich media content on a commercial basis. These include live TV streaming of two major television networks and 3G downloads of full music tracks and video clips. With 800 cellsites covering 119 key cities and municipalities, Smart offers genuine nationwide 3G coverage. Smart was the first mobile operator in the country to commercially launch 3G services and the first to use a 3G network with HSDPA technology. The Philippines' 3G is a good sample for others ASEAN countries which soon ...

Posted by Budi Putra on April 30th, 2006 No Comments »

Indeed, there is no content there is no 3G. I think the only way to have the success of 3G service is offering unique and creative content services. For example, UK's Virgin Mobile Bites. The operator offers 3G services and more unique music, editorial and video content. There are exclusive celebrity and music interviews, the latest film reviews, and some exciting new comedy services such as Dancing Dads and Bites Boy. I must look this content someday. [3G!] Source

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At least 4,1 milion users of 3 mobile, Australia’s first 3G network, now can enjoying MSN Messenger in their cell phones. According to 3 mobile’s General Manager of Content and Services, Scott Taylor, the launch of MSN Messenger is the opportunity for 3 mobile customers to choose how and when they communicate with each other is now greater than ever before. Hello :-) [3G!] Source

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The third generation (3G) technology already expands to Gulf region. Qatar Telecom has begun testing third generation (3G) service and will commercially launch it in June/July, Qtel chief executive officer, Dr Nasser Marafih has said. Qtel is the exclusive telecommunications provider in Qatar and is one of the largest public companies in the country with around 1,900 employees. Qtel provides a range of telecommunications products including national and international, wireline and mobile telephony. It also offers Internet as well as Cable television services. [3G!] Source

Posted by Budi Putra on April 29th, 2006 No Comments »

Just like mostly other coutries in the American continent, Canada expanded 3G CDMA2000 1xEV-DO network. The country’s second largest cellco Bell Mobility has expanded the network to cover Ottawa, Hamilton, Burlington and Oakville, alongside a new roaming agreement with Aliant to provide its users with EV-DO services in Halifax. [3G!] Source

Posted by Budi Putra on April 29th, 2006 1 Comment »

The Philippines would be one of the fastest growing 3G country in Southeast Asia. Smart Communications, a mobile operator in the Philippines which received its 3G operator's licence in December 2005 and became the first 3G operator in the country when it launched W-CDMA services in February 2006, has expanded its 3G network to 60 cities in the country. [3G!] Source

Posted by Budi Putra on April 29th, 2006 No Comments »

Telstra will seek Federal Government reassurance that it has no plans to ask the competition watchdog to regulate its new mobile phone network. Australia's Communications Minister Helen Coonan was yesterday quoted as saying Telstra would not be allowed to shut its CDMA mobile network, used in regional areas, until its third-generation (3G) network was operational. Whether it was fully operational would be determined by a "major independent technical audit", Senator Coonan told The Australian Financial Review. Telstra spokesman Rod Bruem said the suggestion of possible Government intervention had triggered "alarm" in Telstra management. "The major concern is … it would be left to the ACCC (Australian Competition and Consumer Commission) to regulate access to the network, rather than let Telstra come ...

Posted by Budi Putra on April 28th, 2006 No Comments »

A Ministry of Information Industry official said the government has no specific timetable to issue third generation (3G) mobile technology licenses in China, the China Securities Journal reported. "There is no timetable to issue 3G licenses and no decision has been made on which operator will be awarded," said the MII's vice minister, Lou Qinjian. Lou said the homegrown TD-SCDMA standard remains the only official 3G standard in China, with the rival overseas 3G standards WCDMA and CDMA2000 yet to be approved. China is widely believed to be waiting for its homegrown TD-SCDMA technology to mature before opening up the 3G market to all 3G platforms. [3G!] Source

Posted by Budi Putra on April 24th, 2006 No Comments »

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced that the country is making substantial progress in the telecoms sector, with teledensity now at 22 per cent. PTA plans to complete preparatory work for 3G technology within the next six to eight months. Pakistan had some 27 million mobile subscribers at the end of March, according to the PTA. The new Wireless Local Loop (WLL) service has also attracted 600,000 subscribers. The PTA said that new telecoms players are making a positive impact on the market, bringing a range of telecom services to Pakistan. As the market continues to become more liberalised, telcos are beginning to introduce new technologies. [3G!] Source

Posted by Budi Putra on April 19th, 2006 No Comments »