Qualcomm and Teleepoch
Enter Into a 3G CDMA Subscriber Unit License Agreement, October
6, 2007
MTN chooses Cambridge Broadband
Networks for multi-service wireless network in Rwanda, October 6,
2007
Brazilian government to
publish 3G bidding rules soon, October 6, 2007
KTF 3G service suffers
from technical problems, October 6, 2007
Argentina’s Personal
lunches 3G service in Rosario, October 6, 2007
Russia has it's first 3G
network, October 6, 2007
AT&T could drop Alcatel-Lucent
as 3G mobile network supplier, October 6, 2007
Enea Extends License Agreement
with ZTE for 3G Handsets, October 2, 2007
LG to unveil premium handsets
in Brazil, October 2, 2007
KTF 3G subscribers doubled
in less than 3 months, October 2, 2007
3G policy in India will
be non-uniform, October 2, 2007
- previous news
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GSM Association Applauds Anatel Decision to use 1.9GHz for 3G
April 13, 2003
The GSM Association, representing the interests of more than 550 global
mobile network operators from 194 countries, welcomed this week's announcement
by the Brazilian regulator, Anatel, reaffirming its decision to maintain
1.9GHz frequency band for 3G use. The decision also underlines Anatel's
commitment to regulatory integrity and stability.
Anatel, in a closely watched announcement in Brasilia on Wednesday, refused
a request by Vesper, a company owned by CDMA vendor Qualcomm, to deploy
a mobile network in 1.9GHz frequency - as this frequency had previously
been appropriately set aside by the agency for 3G use.
Vesper had made this request for 1.9GHz frequency even though it had
already acquired a licence with obligations to deploy in 1.8GHz pursuant
to a competitive bid conducted by Anatel.
By underlining its earlier decision, Anatel has declared that it will
preserve 3G spectrum and the regulations and contracts that have attracted
R$7 billion in investment in the mobile telecommunications sector so far,
with deployment of GSM and GPRS -- high speed wireless data networks --
taking place nationwide across Brazil.
"The credibility that Brazil's policy on mobile telecommunications has
gained in the last three years has been solidified with Anatel's announcement,"
said Rob Conway, CEO and Member of the Board of the GSM Association. "This
is a clear signal that Brazil is committed to its obligations and to creating
a stable regulatory environment for domestic and foreign investors."
Conway visited Brazil two weeks ago, where he met with the Minister of
Telecommunications, Miro Teixeira, in addition to other government officials,
Anatel, and with Brazilian mobile industry leaders. Concerns had been
expressed globally by operators, vendors and investors.
"As we stated all along, this has not been a debate about technology,"
said Conway. "It has been about fair competition and compliance with the
regulations and contracts that guide Brazilian telecommunications.
"We would welcome Qualcomm-Vesper deploying the technology of its preference
in 1.8GHz. By requesting 1900 frequency while already under an existing
license obligation would give special treatment to Qualcomm-Vesper and
undermine the previous license bidding process and the contracts awarded
thereunder.
"In a turbulent global economy confidence is a critical factor in determining
investment risk. This decision will encourage further investment and ensure
Brazil's role as a player in the new age of 3G -- globally compatible
-- wireless communications services," concluded Conway.
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