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Australia

Vodafone's wireless broadband bonus

30 November, 2007

Vodafone has launched a new wireless broadband plan of 5 gigabytes for just $39 on a 24-month contract which currently competes with $99 to download 5Gb with 3 Mobile, $449.95 with Telstra and $649.99 with Optus.

No political agenda in Telstra mailouts

29 November, 2007

In response to criticism for the way it sent letters to its shareholders during the campaign criticising the coalition's telecommunications policies, Sol Trujillo maintains that Telstra did not play any political role in the federal election campaign and has stated that the telco will continue to do the same with Labor if necessary.

Making Canberra more secure

28 November, 2007

Reports that China allegedly tried to hack into classified Australian government computer networks are the motivation for implementing a new wireless Internet system at parliament house now under review by the Defence Signals Directorate.

Internet telephony on JB Hi-Fi's shelves

28 November, 2007

Internet telephony specialist Freshtel has has announced an exclusive marketing partnership with electronics retailer JB Hi-Fi to promote and sell a product that enables consumers to use the internet for mobile as well as fixed-line voice calls.

Election win brings OPEL threat into sharper focus

26 November, 2007

Labor's promise to match $4.7 billion of public money with a similar private sector contribution to fund a national fibre optic broadband network has Telstra champing at the bit to roll out in competition to the OPEL WiMax proposal.

Mastercard and CBA launch wireless payment system

26 November, 2007

Based on near field communication (NFC) technology, the 'PayPass ' system of facilitating prepaid, credit or debit transactions without the need to swipe cards or entering PINs or signatures has been launched in Australia by Mastercard and the Commonwealth Bank.

New Zealand

Third time lucky for Orcon?

30 November, 2007

Orcon is making its third application to the Commerce Commission to become an approved mobile service provider and obtain access to the crucial mobile number database for porting before launching its wireless services.

Man wakens to exploding mobile

29 November, 2007

It is not as tragic as the reported death in Korea but an Auckland man has woken to toxic fumes coming from his mobile handset following the first case of a cellphone battery explosion in New Zealand.

Spectrum up for renewal

27 November, 2007

Communications Minister David Cunliffe has confirmed that part of the 800MHz and 900MHz radio spectrum bands up for rights renewal will also be made available for investment by new entrants to the market.

Bizo remains quiet on Voda deal

26 November, 2007

Auckland company Bizo is refusing to confirm that it will enter into an agreement with Vodafone to jointly deliver business software applications to customers' mobiles.

Telecom invests in future technology

26 November, 2007

Telecom has emerged as one of the early backers of the ambitious Wireless Grids technology that wirelessly connects and sends files such as videos and photos between phones, computers and personal video recorders.

Keeping up with the Jones'

24 November, 2007

In response to Telecom's upgrade to its mobile data network, Vodafone has announced that it will begin a technology upgrade in the New Year which will enable its customers to download at average speeds of between 2 to 5 megabits per second and upload at speeds of around 1 megabit per second.

What's new on our site?

GSM association announces PCCW Mobile HK – MOOV on Mobile- powered by Vidiator- as "Best Mobile Music Service" at the Asia Mobie Awards 2007

November 2007, Macau: The GSM Association (GSMA), the global trade association for mobile operators, today announced the winners of the Asia Mobile Awards 2007, as well as the category winners and the overall winner of the Asia Mobile Innovation Awards, which were contested today at the Mobile Asia Congress in Macau.

Xenon Music consists of Xenon™ Streamer Pro, Xenon™ Offline Encoder Pro and Xenon™ Live Encoder Pro with features that include enhanced encoding and streaming capabilities, intensive billing and authorization interfaces, and personal playlists with loop, shuffle and fast track switching. Vidiator’s technology platform is one of the enablers of PCCW’s music service “MOOV on mobile,” providing customers with an innovative and worry-free music experience on 3G handsets.

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TeleResources is pleased to announce our latest partnership with Slice Wireless

The relationship between the founders of TeleResources and Slice Wireless dates back over twenty years. Maurie Dobbin and Brad Keeling (respectively) are two of the wireless industry's visionaries.

Slice is an international carrier independent, publisher of Mobile TV, multi-media services, branded content, and user generated content; creating new revenues and mobile marketing for content owners, advertisers and brands.

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The Slice Group delivers the ABC election news direct to your mobile phone

ABC Innovation's new application for mobile phones will provide even more coverage everywhere that counts, delivering the latest election news to mobiles leading up to and during the 2007 Australian Federal Election.

Co-founder of Slice, Rick Correll, commented that "The ABC application is a fine example of how the ABC or any other brand or provider can interact and provide valuable and timely information with its audience nationally and regardless of carrier, in this case ABC's election coverage."

The application can be downloaded to most mobile phones.

Text "vote" to 19977770 to receive the application

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Upcoming Events

Mobile Entertainment Markets (MEM) Asia

6-7 December 2007
Singapore

The mobile and entertainment industries are increasingly merging, so why not have an event which brings together the leaders of both industries. Creating ONE Market-Place for both the mobile and media spheres.

The longest standing and most established event in the global mobile content industry. With market-leading speakers representing: mobile music, games, social networking and advertising, it will be an event not to be missed. 3 days, 6 events, unrivaled networking and a multitude of opportunities to do business!

For more information and to register please visit: www.memasia.com

WiMax World Asia

18-20 March 2008
Bangkok, Thailand

15% discount for TeleResources members to join WiMAX World Asia 2008

Beacon Events and Trendsmedia have joined forces to organize WiMAX World Asia Conference and Exposition on 18-20 March 2008 in Bangkok, Thailand. This event will gather all the top key telecom players in Asia’s WiMAX ecosystem to share their strategic business and technical insights.

Over 80 speakers across multi-track conference will be featured, together with senior level plenary sessions, operator case studies, technical workshops, business planning and more! WiMAX World Asia will showcase the very latest applications and devices – come and meet the entire ecosystem only at WiMAX World Asia 2008!

Please quote 487TELERESEL to enjoy 15% discount when you register.

For more information and to register please visit: www.WiMAXWorldAsia.com or email info@BeaconEvents.com