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Australia
Competition bringing Telstra to its Sensis
28 March, 2008
Google's growing suite of "Android" location-based services is expected to dominate the Australian market well-ahead of Telstra's proposed Sensis' Whereis Mobile project, which is yet to be even tested on the NextG network.
Mobile shipments hit record quarter
27 March, 2008
Australians' demand for the best in mobile technology continues to surge with more than 9 million devices shipped to Australia last year including a record 3.55 million in the last three months of the year.
US auction gives Australia some 4G perspective
26 March, 2008
A look at what effect the recently completed auction for 700MHz radio spectrum in the United States will have for the future of 4G in Australia.
MoU joins ACMA with TIO in handling customer complaints
26 March, 2008
Under a new memorandum of understanding the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman and the Australian Communications and Media Authority will share advice on investigating consumer complaints and legislative and alternative methods for resolving disputes.
Police to gather evidence from mobile footage
26 March, 2008
NSW Police have revealed details of a new project encouraging citizens to capture video and photographic evidence of crimes on their mobile phones and upload it securely over the Web to law enforcement agencies.
No turning back for mobile banking
25 March, 2008
After almost a decade of trying to get it right, most Australian banks are now in a position to give their customers access to a range of banking services delivered through their mobile.
SMS on QANTAS radar
25 March, 2008
Following a successful trial on one of its domestic 767 planes last yar, QANTAS has confirmed that domestic travelers will soon be able to send SMS messages and emails while in the air but voice calls are off limits for the foreseeable future.
Nortel ordered to pay for patent infringement
25 March, 2008
Nortel has become the last company of a group of four telecommunication equipment providers, also including Juniper Networks, Cisco and Alcatel-Lucent, to reach a $13.3 million settlement with Perth-based Ipernica for using its Statistical Multiplexing technology without permission.
New Zealand
Third player may look to partner
28 March, 2008
As the telco market consolidates in New Zealand, rumour has it that third mobile network builder New Zealand Communications will consider partnering with other players such as Woosh Wireless.
Building to be better
27 March, 2008
Telecom and Vodafone are collectively spending more than $500 million on rolling out new mobile networks this year with Vodafone launching next month.
Beds no places for charging phones
27 March, 2008
A mobile handset has caught fire while left charging on a teenagers bed this week in Hamilton.
Networks the key
25 March, 2008
The big message from HP and Cisco for NZ businesses looking to connect staff to the wireless Internet is that it's not so much about the device that connects to everything but the network that connects to all devices.
New GSM network may give Telecom the iPhone inside running
24 March, 2008
There is industry speculation that Telecom's new $300 million mobile phone network may be the first in New Zealand to support Apple's iPhone.
Remote outpost gets royal visit
22 March, 2008
Vodafone global chief executive Arun Sarin flew into New Zealand on his worldwide "talkabout" tour and was received by the Vodafone faithful like royalty.
Car ban attracts 86% support
22 March, 2008
The Government still refuses to ban the use of hand-held mobile phones while driving despite a poll showing 86 per cent of New Zealanders believe it should be illegal.
What's new on our site?
Postcard from Mobile World Congress 2008 (formerly 3GSM)
TeleResources Managing Director has returned from his annual pilgrimage to Spain to attend the hugely popular MWC. Having recently outgrown Cannes, the event continues to grow and attracted a record approximate 55,000 delegates... How big will it get?
Written by Maurie Dobbin, Postcard MWC 2008 records the highlights (and some not so highlights) of his trip to Barcelona, in search of the latest and greatest in wireless.
To view the accounts and pictures of MWC 2008 Click Here
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9-10 April 2008
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TeleResources to run 4G Design Workshop at upcoming "Australian Broadband" Conference
29 April-1 May 2008
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.
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