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Australia
The pro's and con's in mobile marketing
15 May, 2008
Mobile marketing has great potential as a cheap and effective way for businesses to connect directly with customers but it can also annoy the hell out of them.
Wireless to drive Optus growth
14 May, 2008
Based on forecasts for its mobile and wireless broadband businesses Optus is predicting single-digit growth in operating revenue next year.
Telstra backs itself into iPhone corner
14 May, 2008
In light of heavy criticism of iPhone in the past, Telstra is seemingly at odds with wireless competitors such as Vodafone, Optus and Hutchison 3 which are lining up to sign the non-exclusive deal to distribute the handset in Australia.
Fujitsu to lead Optus 3G charge
14 May, 2008
Fujitsu has been selected to manage Optus' multi-hundred million dollar 3G network expansion program which has been designed to reach 98 per cent of the Australian population by December 2009.
No exclusive core to Apple deal
13 May, 2008
Apple has confirmed that Australia will follow in the footsteps of Italy and adopt a non-exclusive iPhone distribution model.
VoIP to become business standard by 2010
12 May, 2008
While fixed-line phone services remain the standard form of voice communication for business, there is an expectation that VoIP will become the preferred option for SMEs by 2010.
SingTel makes its own iPhone announcement
12 May, 2008
Optus parent company SingTel announced today that it has signed an agreement with Apple to bring the highly anticipated handset
to Singapore, India, the Philippines and Australia with sales to begin from "later in the year".
New Zealand
Incumbents to welcome third mobile operator
15 May, 2008
Telecom and Vodafone have accepted a deal on the management of cellular spectrum rights that the Government expects will help the launch of a third player in the market.
Rage against Telecom towers
13 May, 2008
Telecom has come under attack from residents over the proposed erection of new mobile towers to roll out its GSM network.
GPS to locate advertising revenue
13 May, 2008
Vodafone New Zealand marketing bosses have eyes on next-generation Global Positioning Satellite software for mobile phones to boost advertising revenue.
Termination rates may come under review again
12 May, 2008
Telecommunications Commissioner Ross Patterson has written to mobile operators to advise them that he is considering regulating the fees they can charge to terminate mobile calls and text messages on their networks.
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Upcoming Events
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.
To register visit www.terrapinn.com or contact their friendly customer service team on +61 2 9021 8808
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
17th Annual Wireless & Mobile Comms Conference
23-25 July 2008
Melbourne
Raise the security, reliability and responsiveness of your mobile communications to enable your team to make quick, smart decisions and ensure officer and public safety. IWCE in Association with 17th Wireless & Mobile Comms Conference is your unrivalled means of accessing the latest knowledge and meeting the leading professionals within the integrated communications sector.
If you are responsible for planning and implementing your organisation's wireless and mobile communications technology then note 23-25 July in your diary.
By attending the Conference you can learn from practical case studies presented by peers plus draw upon the expertise of international industry practitioners to help solve your wireless and mobile communications issues.
For details and registration, please visit: www.iir.com.au
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