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Australia
launches Express Mobile Card on Next G network
20 April, 2007
Customers connecting to Telstra's BigPond Wireless Broadband on the Next G network now have a new way to get online, with today's launch of the Wireless Broadband Express Mobile Card. The card is designed for laptops with a 34mm express card slot and is Mac and PC compatible. The Express Card complements other Next G connection options, such as a PCMCIA card and a USB modem.
Snoopa to Wi-Fi NSW South Coast
19 April, 2007
Snoopa Community has announced plans to build a Metro Wi-Fi mesh network on the NSW South Coast. The network will cover the Shoalhaven and Kiama local government areas, with many towns looking forward to accessing broadband internet for the first time.
Texting home from 10,000 ft.
19 April, 2007
QANTAS is the only network airline carrier chosen to conduct in-flight tests of mobile service which will be limited to o e-mail and text, and disable voice services for the first three months of trailing on a domestic route between Australian capital cities.
Chariot pulls out of wireless race
19 April, 2007
Internet service provider Chariot has determined that wireless is not a core activity and is offloading its wireless subsidiary, Omninet Wireless Pty Ltd only 18 months after acquiring it.
Optus outsources 3G rollout
17 April, 2007
Optus has confirmed it will put out for competitive tender the project to extend its 3G mobile network from 55 per cent to 96 per cent of the population.
Horses for courses
16 April, 2007
In collaboration with Huwei Technologies, Optus has just completed a trial of a 900MHz mobile network to get a better understanding of its potential to offer greater range in the bush, as opposed to extending the 2100MHz 3G mobile network it uses in city areas.
New Zealand
Telecom New Zealand joins with CSL to expand roaming for WorldMode phone
20 April, 2007
Telecom announced today an agreement with CSL, a leading mobile operator in Hong Kong, which will see Telecom’s WorldMode coverage extend to over 180 countries internationally. The three year agreement which comes into effect mid this year is initially for voice and texting services and will extend to mobile data before the end of 2007. CSL is 76% owned by Telstra.
Last saviour for mobile competition
19 April, 2007
In light of the reported failures from the Commerce Commission and TelstraClear this week, NZ Communications and its proposal for New Zealand’s third wireless network is being seen by some analysts as a kind of last saviour for competition.
Win for company over founder
18 April, 2007
New Zealand-based Plus SMS has successfully negotiated the return of $11 million worth of shares in accordance with the terms of a deed of settlement entered into with former chief executive Mr. Garry Donoghue before he resigned last year.
Implications from Tauraga for possible national mobile network
17 April, 2007
The decision by TelstraClear to pull out of the http://www.nzherald.co.nz/topic/story.cfm?c_id=261&objectid=10434635|mobile phone and broadband internet services project with Vodafone in Tauranga] looks to have killed off any chance to subsequently extend that network nationally.
Recriminations fly in Tauranga
17 April, 2007
In a fatal blow to the mobile/broadband service proposed for homes and businesses throughout Tauranga city,
TelstraClear has announced it will shut down its contribution to the wireless network due to a deliberate last minute change by Vodafone that meant the service would be uncompetitive.
New Zealand mobile market gets dire report card
16 April, 2007
A recent report from the New Zealand Commerce Commission sets out in itemised detail how the cost of New Zealand mobile services are significantly more expensive compared to other international markets.
Kordia explores mobile TV possibilities
16 April, 2007
Based the mobile TV technology standard of DVB-H, state-owned enterprose Kordia is trialing the possibilities for broadcast-quality television to mobile phones and handheld TVs at no cost to viewers.
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Upcoming Events
Visit TeleResources at CommunicAsia 2007
19-22 June 2007
Singapore
The CommunicAsia 2007 Summit is the region's largest and most established communications conference. It focuses on the business of mobile communications, broadband, future networks and other critical technologies gaining momentum in today's markets. As expected is a prestigious meeting of industry bigwigs with more than 1,000 attendees from over 30 countries, it has secured a reputation as the must-attend annual meeting for industry players.
TeleResources will be joined by a number of our valued technology partners at this event, including: Please stop by and visit TeleResources at the Australian National Pavilion, Booth No: 3K1-12.
If you would like to schedule a meeting with TeleResources Executives in advance, please call +612 9975 2230 or email us.
For more details and to register for the event, please visit www.communicasia.com
Mobile Vietnam
9-10 May 2007
Hanoi, Vietnam
From the producers of The GSM > 3G World Series, Mobile Vietnam 2007, in it’s 4th year running, is positioned as the leading telecommunications event for the Vietnamese market and offers an excellent platform for local and international participants to meet and network in the exchange of dialogue on expertise and experiences pertaining to the latest business trends and technological developments applicable to the region.
The mobile market in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam continues to grow strongly, evidence that the government’s limited competition model which was put in is in fact working. The government has also started to open the market up to new players whilst promoting the continued growth of mobile networks and encouraging the extension of coverage to rural provinces.
Endorsed by Ministry of Posts & Telematics and co-hosted with VNPT, Mobile Vietnam 2007 is the definitive meeting place for high-level networking with key decision makers from the Vietnamese mobile market.
For more details and to register for the event, please visit www.informatm.com/mobile-vietnam
WiMax Asia 2007
15-17 May 2007
Singapore
WiMAX Asia 06 was a SELL OUT event attracting over 200 high level attendees from leading operators and industry players from across the region. It was clear to see from the buzz at this event that WiMAX is a need to know topic for the Asia Pacific region and the industry is poised to see what the future holds!
WiMAX Asia 07, organised by Informa Telecoms & Media, is officially endorsed by WiMAX Forum. The conference is with an expanded 3-day programme agenda, 3 interactive workshops and 2-day exhibition. It will once again be the annual gathering for all WiMAX industry players across the eco-system from telecom operators – fixed, mobile, cable, ISPs, WiMAX vendors and suppliers, venture capitalists, system integrators, handsets, device manufacturers and many others to network, share, hear and learn on how to shape the future growth in the broadband world with fixed WiMAX, mobile WiMAX and WiBRO.
For more details and to register for the event, please visit www.wimax-vision.com
Fleet Mobile Integrated Comms
28-30 May 2007
Sydney, Australia
In it's 16th year, Fleet Mobile Integrated Comms covers the integration of different mobile communications technologies used for public safety, security and critical infrastructure.
2 Day Programme & 2 Workshops - Featuring 12 Case Studies, Keynotes and Panel Sessions
Fleet Mobile Integrated Comms features 12 tailored case studies plus other presentations focusing on mobile communication strategies from the perspectives of the industry’s leading experts, including: - Incident Management & Preparedness
- Technologies: Mobile Mesh; Digital Radio; GIS; Underground Comms; Mobile Data
- Integrated & Converged Comms Strategies
- Operational Effectiveness, CIP, Public Safety & Security
- Digital Network Implementation
- Spectrum Review, Management & Planning
For more details and to register for the event, please visit www.iir.com.au/fleet
China Mobility International Summit 2007
11-12 July 2007
Beijing, China
The China Mobility International Summit is a direct descendant of the China 3G Mobile International Summit, the largest international mobile and wireless business gathering in China. Co-organised with the China Institute of Communications, this annual Summit has top level government and industry support, being endorsed by the Ministry of Information Industry and supported by all of China’s mobile and fixed operators.
The Summit agenda and speakers reflect in-depth research and face-to-face discussions with China’s operators and industry experts, assuring strongly focused coverage on wireless broadband technologies, systems and services of greatest interest for industry development in China.
For more details and to register for the event, please visit www.china-mobility.com
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