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Australia
Nokia takes on iTunes in Australia
18 April, 2008
In competition with Apple's iTunes service, Nokia has launched a music library in Sydney that subscribers can access and directly download songs or albums to their 3G mobile phones. A cheaper option is also available for them to download to their PC for later loading into a mobile phone fitted with an MP3 player.
Government spectrum should go on sale
18 April, 2008
An independent review of the Federal Government's ownership of almost half of Australia's most valuable radio frequency spectrum has concluded that the regulator should release under-used spectrum holdings for sale on the competitive market.
Global Vodafone subsidises it roaming subscribers
17 April, 2008
Vodafone is offering bundled data roaming plans to allow Vodafone's Australia customers to use their laptop datacards or USB modems in 38 countries without paying extra for roaming on non-Vodafone networks.
Conroy receives closure criticism
16 April, 2008
The decision made by Communications Minister Stephen Conroy to close Telstra's CDMA network has been widely criticised by regional members of Parliament with some reports describing Next G as "a disgrace" over Easter.
CDMA days numbered
15 April, 2008
Despite persistent fears that regional customers will be denied adequate phone coverage, Communications Minister Stephen Conroy has confirmed that Telstra's CDMA mobile network will be closed down by the end of this month.
Mobile internet far from popular
14 April, 2008
A recent study by Sony Ericsson and 3 Mobile has found that 91 percent of Australians are reluctant to surf the web on their mobile phone due to high costs and poor user experience.
New Zealand
Telecom's TSO tenure under threat
17 April, 2008
Claiming that the 2001 Telecommunications Services Obligations agreement has propped up Telecom's profits, Vodafone, CallPlus and other competitors are calling for a radical overhaul of rural phone services.
Kiwis not shy to churn
17 April, 2008
A survey confirms New Zealand consumers are quick to churn and change phone companies if the service is poor or the opposition can offer a better deal.
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Upcoming Events
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.
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.
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Mobile Content World Asia 2008
5-7 May 2008
Singapore
Mobile Content World Asia is a senior level, interactive conference experience. The 3-day information packed event promises to explore future developments and provide valuable insights into the hottest topics surrounding mobile games, music, multimedia, messaging, TV, advertising and marketing.
The conference will cover the latest business models and strategies from content owners, content aggregators, operators, agencies and technology companies focused on consumer content.
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Mobile Content World Australasia 2008
27-30 May 2008
Sydney
Mobile Content World Australasia 2008 is a high-quality conference that will feature international and local keynote presentations from world leading authorities, best practice case studies, interactive panel sessions featuring key stakeholders and facilitated workshops.
With keynote presentations from Google, BBC Worldwide, BigPond and Telecom Italia and the inclusion of our Mobile Advertising Day- a new addition for 2008- the conference looks set to be even bigger and better than last year.
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Vietnam International Telecoms Summit 2008
11-13 June 2008
Hanoi, Vietnam
Endorsed by: Ministry of Information and Communications, Vietnam Supported by: VNPT, Viettel, EVN Telecom, Saigon Postel, Hanoi Telecom, VTC, FPT
As Vietnam closes in on the 2010 WTO deadline, the Vietnam telecoms market offers enormous opportunities for all industry players. However, few telecoms conferences in Vietnam address the challenges and opportunities during this exciting time.
This summit will reveal the Vietnamese government’s plans to develop all aspects of their telecoms infrastructure – mobile and broadband. It will also detail the numerous investment and business opportunities for foreign operators and manufacturers in Vietnam. Attendees will gain a better grasp of regulatory and investment procedures to better facilitate the impending partnerships between foreign and local operators.
For details and registration, please visit: www.Vietnam-Telecoms.com
9th Annual China Mobility International Summit 2008
24-26 June 2008
Beijing
Endorsed by the Ministry of Information Industry (MII), this high level international summit is jointly organized by the China Institute of Communications (CIC)
China Mobility International Summit 2008 is a comprehensive and forward looking conference focusing on wireless broadband and high-speed mobility independent of any particular technology. This year’s Summit focuses on innovative business models, technology and service delivery enablers, the evolving industry structure and next generation services.
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