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

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Motorola integrates SoundClear into 3G phones

August 17, 2004

Acoustic Technologies, a developer of high-quality communication solutions for voice telephony, announced the expansion of its software solution through a new licensing agreement that integrates SoundClear ATS5500 software into select Motorola 3G mobile phones. The SoundClear software improves voice clarity, full-duplex operation, and speaker volume, enabling natural flowing communication for video conferencing and hands-free speakerphone operation.

As data functions merge into the cellular handset, integrated speakerphones are essential for simultaneously talking on the phone and accessing data or viewing video. Mobile users and network operators are demanding speakerphone solutions with improved sound quality that also mask echoes and harsh noise environments. SoundClear software enables natural conversation and simultaneous access to voice, data, and video for improved speakerphone performance.

"As the 3G cellular marketplace continues to grow, voice quality remains a critical factor for success," said Sam Thomasson, Acoustic Technologies CEO. "SoundClear software raises the bar for video conferencing and hands-free operation performance in today's 3G-enabled devices by providing flexible speakerphone capabilities that enhance the overall mobile user experience. Our solution enables natural-flowing speakerphone operation that will help propel mobile conferencing in the business environment and create greater demand for 3G services worldwide."

With full-duplex control, SoundClear optimizes speech intelligibility in cellular applications and adaptively monitors, detects, and processes incoming voice, echo, and noise signal power levels. This eliminates the misunderstanding that comes from syllable or word clipping. By providing a combination of echo cancellation, bi-directional noise reduction, and sound enhancement along with sophisticated monitoring and control algorithms, SoundClear software maximizes listener experience while minimizing distortion. In addition, the software also adapts quickly to changing environments and enables natural communication flow -- similar to a face-to-face conversation -- which is especially helpful for video and speaker modes on mobile devices.

SoundClear software is initially expected to be available on Motorola's A1000 and E1000 3G mobile phones. The SoundClear software supports both single and multi-speaker implementations and is compliant with 3GPP, G.167, and G.168 standards.