Come January 6 and as many as 25 million mobile phones could be disconnected by the telecom operators. Concerned about the terrorist attacks in the recent past, the department of telecom (DoT) has asked service providers to disconnect handsets that do not have an international mobile equipment identity (IMEI) number. IMEI is a unique 15 [...]
Ack :- Jason D. O’Grady Jason shares his experience on iPhone 3G observations … After almost a week with the new iPhone 3G I have some additional thoughts that I wanted to share on my experiences: As I previously mentioned, AT&T’s 3G coverage is completely non-existent in my area, despite AT&T’s coverage viewer claiming that [...]
Here’s some fresh news from Qualcomm at CTIA. It looks like they have figured out how to make a mobile phone none of us will forget to bring along: Good Morning, Qualcomm, a leader in developing digital wireless communications products and services, is announcing HandSoloâ„¢. It was developed as the first ultra-portable embedded device designed [...]
A Classic Bonanza – Reliance Communications unveils handsets @ Rs 777. 1st time in India and 1st in the World. Reliance offers feature rich mobile handset at just Rs 777 (Less than $19) Reliance emerges as the 2nd largest marketer of mobile handsets in India. In a move that could potentially take the telecom industry [...]
Cisco Systems Inc. has announced its plan to host a multi-city event aimed at highlighting the relevance of network-based architecture for next-generation data centers. The event ‘Data Center Day’ will be held in Mumbai on May 9, 2007 at Hotel Hyatt Regency. As part of this event, Cisco along with representatives from IBM and Emerson [...]
The world’s largest handset maker is ramping up its focus in India with the global launch of seven new products predominantly aimed at the market here. ET spoke to Nokia’s entry business unit design director Antti Kujala , and president, sales & portfolio management mobile phones (APAC), Alex Lambeek . Excerpts: ET: Will any of [...]
The long-standing dispute between Tata-controlled Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd (VSNL) and FLAG Telecom, part of the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG), over the FLAG Europe-Asia cable system has worsened, with FLAG moving the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) seeking “monetary relief†of $406 million, plus interest, from VSNL. On 6 Feb, VSNL told BSE that [...]
It’s the Year of Broadband in India and Frank Hanzlik, MD of the Wi-Fi Alliance, wants Wi-Fi to rise above the din created by WiMax (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) and 3G and get its due place with the new 802.11n standard that quadruples the speed of this wireless technology. “Wi-Fi abounds on unlicensed spectrum [...]
Apple and Cisco agreed to extend the time Apple has to respond to Cisco’s lawsuit surrounding the iPhone, in order to discuss trademark rights and interoperability, the companies said. Cisco, which makes routers and switches to link networks and power the Internet, sued Apple over alleged trademark infringement for calling its new cell phone-iPod device [...]
The rollout of HSPA has just started, yet the next step toward 4th-generation mobile radio is already waiting in the wings. The purpose of UMTS long-term evolution (LTE) is to ensure the future of UMTS by providing higher data rates and shorter access times. Rohde & Schwarz, a pioneer in developing new technologies, will again [...]
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