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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Peoples Signs MOU with Ericsson to Adopt EDGE
May 26, 2003
Hong Kong's Peoples Telephone announced the signing of Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with Ericsson on Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution
(EDGE) technology.
As one of Hong Kong's two operators that did not have a 3G licence, the
company will deploy EDGE to enhance the existing GPRS system and further
maximize the potential of wireless data services. The Company intends
to field trial the new technology by the 3rd quarter of 2003 in those
highly densely populated areas and central business districts of the territory,
and targets for a commercial rollout by the year-end. The total investment
for the year 2003 is estimated to be HK$30 Million.
An ITU-approved 3G standard, EDGE is an enhanced version of GPRS that
boosts existing GSM spectrum capacity and data throughput by three folds
to support 3G-type services such as video streaming, web browsing and
email with attachment at maximum data rates of 384 kbps and greater capacity.
It is now a widely adopted wireless technology in North and South America
and is believed to be a simple and cost-effective solution considered
by major mobile operators in Europe and Asia-Pacific as a complement to
WCDMA.
Peoples is always uncompromising in its determination to offer customers
technology and services that will improve their mobile experiences. As
the first operator in Hong Kong to announce EDGE deployment, Peoples is
committed to meet customers' data demand in a more efficient and economical
way, and hence let them enjoy the most value-for-money mobile services.
Mr. Charles Henshaw, Peoples Chief Executive Officer said, "EDGE
enhances all current GPRS services and provides 3G-type services that
will enrich customers' multimedia experiences and allow them to fully
realize the benefits of wireless services at an affordable price and a
faster time frame. We believe EDGE technology will further strengthen
our competitive edge over others in today's wireless market."
EDGE has generated wide industry support from vendors. A wide range of
EDGE-compatible handsets by leading manufacturers are expected to be available
commercially by third quarter this year at pricing, size and weight close
to that of the present GPRS terminals. According to the Global Mobile
Suppliers Association, EDGE will be a standard feature on all new GPRS
handsets by 2004.
One of People's main rivals, Three HK, will launch 3G mobile service
next month.
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