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Welcome to your personal issue of This Week, Australia's only easy to read FREE weekly summary of the the top news stories on wireless communications in Australia and New Zealand. Don't forget if you can't wait for the latest information you can always visit our web site where This Week is updated daily. You can also visit our archive where you can see stories posted since mid-2003. Our search engine is an easy way to locate a specific topic. For those that want to know more, click through hyperlinks are embedded in each story enabling you to view the source information. Note some of these links may require you to subscribe to the publication that provides the source material.
Australia
Vodafone refutes sale speculation
18 May, 2007
Notwithstanding conflicting reports in the National Business Review in New Zealand, Vodafone Australia chief marketing officer John Casey has flatly denied that the Australian and New Zealand operations of the British parent are to be up for sale.
Wireless advertising doesn't disappoint
17 May, 2007
According to the results of research into the first experience of wireless advertising, subscribers will be happy to receive shortened ads providing they are relevant, subscribers have chosen to receive them, and there is something in it for the consumer.
Mobile content can become revenue King
17 May, 2007
With the advent of faster mobile networks and a plethora of multimedia phones, the sky is the limit for a burgeoning market of data and video services, providing that operators adopt the right models to encourage usage.
900MHz trial under Optus' belt
16 May, 2007
Optus has taken a step closer to 3G network phase in partnership with Huawei following the successful trial of 900MHz technology in NSW, which the telco is expected to use in rural areas as opposed to its 2100MHz spectrum in cities, due to the lower frequency's potential to offer greater range in the bush.
Telstra loses its second dispute in as many days
16 May, 2007
The day after conceding some of its NRL broadcast rights to News Ltd under "fair use" provisions, Telstra has had a court injunction thrown out that sought to prevent Optus from advertising the advantages of subscribing to its $49 a month capped mobile plan compared to Telstra's $40 a month contract plan.
Mobiles banned for Bush visit
16 May, 2007
Due to the fact that terrorists have used mobile phones to detonate remote-controlled bombs, a helicopter with signal-jamming equipment is expected to fly over President Bush's motorcade that will force mobile phone calls to drop out in an area the size of a football field].
Benefits of GPS-enabled phones remain lost in the protected realms of mobile networks
15 May, 2007
The reluctance of mobile operators to reveal the whereabouts of customers on their networks is frustrating the potential for GPS asset tracking systems and limits the navigation capabilities of a new range of GPS-enabled phones.
Telstra takeover bid refuted
14 May, 2007
Highlighting the fact that the Australian government has provided a catalyst for a private equity takeover of Telstra analysts have quizzed CEO Sol Trujillo about industry speculation that Australia's largest telco may become the target of a private equity consortium in line with similar activity in other telecommunication markets around the world.
New Zealand
TelstraClear wireless infrastructure up for sale
18 May, 2007
Third mobile network hopeful NZ Communications is looking to buy the 125 cell tower sites being dumped by TelstraClearpoplink as an expiditious way to to gain independent cell site locations and a roaming agreement with Vodafone.
Tour guide on your handset
17 May, 2007
Wellington company "Dayout" is selling audio tour guides that can be downloaded to a mobile phone for major tourist attractions in New Zealand and there is the possibility soon for accompanying digital maps and videos to be accessed and downloaded wirelessly as well.
WiMax spectrum auction put on hold
16 May, 2007
The New Zealand Minister of Communications David Cunliffe has recently confirmed that the proposed auction of wireless broadband and WiMAX technology spectrum in the 2.3GHz band had been deferred from the original plan for the end of this month.
Rental bikes under wireless lock and key
16 May, 2007
Auckland residents may soon have the ability to use their mobile phones to unlock rental bikes and use them on a time basis.
Wireless contingencies in place for emergency situations
14 May, 2007
In recognition of the fact that Telecom and Vodafone's cellular networks would quickly become overloaded in the wake of a major disaster, Alcatel-Lucent is advocating the use of locatable Base Station routers so that police, fire departments and ambulances can bypasses a lot of the normal switching infrastructure and communicate and exchange data without risk of interference.
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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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