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Australia

NextG should include wireless broadband in its guarantee to the bush

24 January, 2008

One blog that believes that given that NextG will inherit a near monopoly on rural voice and broadband services, it is important that coverage be not only strong enough to carry a voice signal but also to allow decent-speed data connections.

Spreading the NextG word

24 January, 2008

In order to garner support for the closure of its CDMA network, Telstra is deploying "coverage advocates" to make personal visits to farmers across Australia with information about the most appropriate Next G handsets and other equipment to enable them to make the switch.

Vicarious means

22 January, 2008

Optus is hoping that parent SingTel's negotiations with Apple in Asia will help the telco win the right to distribute the much-anticipated iPhone in Australia.

The reasons for the CDMA network closure delay

22 January, 2008

An analysis of how Telstra and the government should work together to ensure CDMA users are able to obtain comparable service on Next G.

Optus broadband hits the 'Gong"

21 January, 2008

Optus has announced the expansion of its 3G High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) network to now cover Wollongong and the Greater Illawarra.

CDMA hotline

21 January, 2008

In response to the Government's directives, a telephone hotline has been established by Telstra to assist it's mobile phone customers migrate from the CDMA network to NextG.

NextG needs improvement

21 January, 2008

Telstra has been instructed by the Communications Minister Stephen Conroy to keep its CDMA network operational for at least another 90 days, in which time the telco is expected to complete a number of tasks set by the Government, including replacing customer phones with reliable NextG handsets

New Zealand

Consolidation outlook for Woosh

25 January, 2008

Loss-making telco Woosh Wireless is looking to pursue a new business partnership now that it owns a block of WiMax spectrum auctioned by the government in December.

Smartpay becomes Telecom's hotspot manager

22 January, 2008

Telecom has chosen Smartpay to manage its wireless hotspot network based on its experience of already operating wireless hotspots at hotels, motels and retail chains in New Zealand.

NextG delay good news for Telecom roamers

21 January, 2008

Telecom mobile customers will be able to use their phones in Australia until April after Australian telco Telstra was forced to delay the closure of its CDMA network.

TelstraClear takes Vodafone to court

21 January, 2008

TelstraClear is suing Vodafone for its share of wholesale revenues it claims has not been paid since switching to an agreement with Telecom's mobile network in August last year.

Car deaths make a compelling case

20 January, 2008

The case for cellphone ban in cars gets stronger with each death reported.

What's new on our site?

TeleResources to run 4G Design Workshop at upcoming "Australian Broadband" Conference
29 April-1 May, Sydney

With almost 3 billion mobile phones in use around the world the wireless industry is a dominant force in the global economy. In almost every country existing wireless networks are being expanded in coverage, capacity and speed while issues such as network quality become increasing important for the delivery of multimedia content. Underlying the ability of the networks to meet this demand is the network design, a vital task that balances capital investment against the challenges of topography, building density and traffic.
This workshop will provide attendees with a basic understanding of how leading edge radio planning tools take into account these factors to deliver reliable networks.
The workshop will be based around Atoll, the world’s leading independent radio planning tool used by Vodafone Group as its tool of choice and chosen by Telstra for all its radio planning needs.

For more information and to register please CLICK HERE

Start the New Year with a Top Job

TeleResources has been approached to use our extensive network of experienced industry contacts and recruit for numerous permanent positions, suitably qualified personnel seeking a new challenge.

These positions include;

• Service Delivery Manager
• Project Manager
• Product Manager, Mobile Network (GSM/GSM-R/GPRS/3G) - three positions available
• Technical Support Engineer (CDMA/GSM/UMTS BSS Engineer) - six positions available
• Senior RF Engineer

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12-13 March 2008
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18-20 March 2008
Bangkok, Thailand

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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.

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