Nokia and Siemens today announced the future top executive team for Nokia Siemens Networks, the recently announced 50-50 joint venture that combines the Networks Business Group of Nokia and the carrier-related operations of Siemens. The new company is expected to start operations by January 1, 2007, subject to customary regulatory approvals, the completion of standard closing conditions, and the agreement of a number of detailed implementation steps. The team consists of: Mika Vehviläinen, who will serve as Chief Operating Officer. Vehviläinen is currently Senior Vice President & General Manager, Core Networks, Nokia. Karl-Christoph Caselitz, who will serve as Chief Market Operations Officer. Caselitz is currently ...

Posted by Budi Putra on June 22nd, 2006 No Comments »

HP seems ready to enter the potencial 3G market by providing two kind of card in notebooks for both 3G W-CDMA and CDMA2000 1xEV-DO. Wireless equipment vendor Sierra Wireless today announced that HP has selected its HSDPA PCI Express Mini Card embedded modules to provide 3G connectivity in the firm's forthcoming 6400 notebook PCs. For non-GSM markets such as the US and Asia, the Sierra Wireless MC5720 EV-DO PCI Express Mini Card embedded module will be incorporated in the HP Compaq 6400 notebook. Read more

Posted by Budi Putra on May 11th, 2006 No Comments »

For those who want to enjoy 2006 World Cup beginning June 6 in your handset, you may choose a new release of LG Electronic mobile phone, LG-U900. This phone supports the digital video broadcasting handheld (DVB-H) standard, exclussively to Italian mobile telecommunications service provider, Hutchison. The provider has exclusive DVB-H broadcasting rights for the 2006 World Cup. Supporting UMTS network, LG's new LG-U900 DVB-H handset features a 2.2-inch 'wide-swing' screen for mobile TV viewing, 1.3 mega-pixel Camera, 55 MB internal user memory and external 512MB transflash, internal antenna (3G/GPRS), antenna(DVB-H). But are you sure to watch video footage of all World Cup matches in your cell phone? ...

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

If you arrive at Thailand's Suvarnabhumi Airport or just killing time in transit process, you can enjoy the advanced multi-telecommunications network there. The airport will incorporate six different network technologies, including WCDMA and GSM, to allow for third-generation connectivity across the facility. Ericsson sait it completed the network project in the new Thai international airport. [3G!] Source

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

Taiwanese ODM Compal Communications Inc. (CCI) is developing a 3G cellular videophone/PDA running Windows Mobile 5.0, according to Radvision, the supplier of a 3G-324M protocol toolkit to CCI. The new 3G handheld will include an "advanced" video application that lets users subscribe to video conferences and participate in video communities, Radvision says. CCI's new 3G PDA/videophone will be based on an Intel PXA270 XScale processor, according to Radvision. The company says it developed the CCI videophone application using its 3G-324M Toolkit, in collaboration with both Microsoft and Intel. The toolkit includes APIs for 3G-based multimedia communication devices. [3G!] Source

Posted by Budi Putra on April 20th, 2006 No Comments »

Sagem Communication unveils the my900C, it’s a hot new multimedia mobile phone. With both EDGE and UMTS technology, Sagem's latest innovation lets you make the most of broadband wherever you are, on whatever network, with the best service quality available. A top-of-the-range mobile phone, the Sagem my900C is a powerhouse of functions guaranteed to appeal to the most technology enthusiasts. Sagem Communication has designed the my900C for all those who wish to make the most of every possible feature of their mobile. Designed to enhance your leisure pursuits, it has a 262,000-color QVGA display (320x240 pixels) giving outstanding image quality. It also has an ingenious external 262,000-color TFT LCD display (96x64 pixels). The Sagem my900C has two ...

Posted by Budi Putra on April 17th, 2006 No Comments »

Research In Motion (RIM) reportedly expects to launch its Blackberry wireless e-mail deivce with Hong Kong-based China Mobile by the end of 2006. The number of Chinese mobile subscriptions reached 404 million at the end of February, according to Chinese government statisticians. Over half of Chinese users rely on China Mobile for their wireless service, a total of 254.9 million as of the end of February, according to the company. China Mobile alone has more mobile phone subscribers than the entire U.S RIM has also announced plans of launching a Blackberry device that uses 3G mobile technology in the second half of 2006. Meanwhile, China Unicom has launched a 'Redberry' wirless e-mail service which emulates the Blackberry. Once the genuine Blackberry hits ...

Posted by Budi Putra on April 16th, 2006 No Comments »

Nokia yesterday introduced a 3G handset, the 6280, to the mid-range market in Taiwan. The new slide phone, which offers a 2-megapixel camera, Bluetooth, MiniSD memory card and flash light, will be priced at NT$16,800 (US$519). :: Photo: Jeremy Huang, DigiTimes

Posted by Budi Putra on April 15th, 2006 No Comments »

Samsung Electronics posted an increase in its year-over-year net income during the first quarter, although, despite record shipments during the quarter, the company's results were hit by declining margins in its cell phone business. The company reported net income of $1.96 billion, up from $1.56 billion a year ago. Revenue was up slightly, too, but operating profit was down 25 percent year-over-year. Samsung shipped 29 million handsets in the first quarter, setting a record and coming close to its forecast of 29.5 million. The company shipped 27.2 million units in the fourth quarter and 24.5 million in the comparable period a year ago. The operating margin for the telecom unit came in at 10 percent, down from 17 percent a year ...

Posted by Budi Putra on April 15th, 2006 No Comments »

Qualcomm Incorporated, a leading developer and innovator of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) and other advanced wireless technologies, recently announced the Company conducts live, over-the-air demonstrations of FLO Technology, featuring delivery and viewing of multiple channels of wireless multimedia content, on handsets from LG Electronics MobileComm (LG), a pioneer in multimedia convergence technology. The demonstration took place during the 2006 International CES in Las Vegas, Jan. 5-8, in LG Electronics' Booth #8214, LVCC Central Hall.QUALCOMM's FLO Technology demonstrations at CES are the first handset demos with major device manufacturer LG. FLO Technology, a multicast innovation and key component of the MediaFLO™ System, is an air-interface technology designed to offer the most capacity and coverage available while reducing ...

Posted by Budi Putra on January 10th, 2006 No Comments »