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

Skype wants 3G network access

March 15, 2007

The eBay-owned VoIP company Skype filed a petition with the FCC earlier this month requesting access to 3G networks so that consumers could place Skype calls from mobile phones.

Skype specifically asked the FCC to affirm the 1968 Carterfone decision, which allowed wireless telecommunication devices to connect to AT&T's network, provided they would not harm the network.

Skype wants similar access, allowing users to run their application over cellular carrier's data networks.

Skype applications for cellular phones are already available from third-party developers like iSkoot.

In a statement deriding the filing, CTIA CEO Steve Largent said: "Skype's self-interested filing contains glaring legal flaws and a complete disregard for the vast consumer benefits provided by the competitive marketplace. Skype's 'recommendations' will freeze the innovation and choice hundreds of millions of consumers enjoy today. The call for imposing monopoly era Carterfone rules to today's vibrant market is unmistakably the wrong number."

The petition should be available for public comment shortly.