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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KDDI launches CDMA 1X WIN high-speed 3G service
November 5, 2003
KDDI announced the nationwide launch of CDMA 1X WIN, a new 3G service
that enables high speed data communications of up to 2.4Mbps. The service,
based on the CDMA2000 1x EV-DO network, will be available from November
28 in Kanto, Chubu and Kansai, and will be expanded to other major cities
nationwide by end of March 2004.
CDMA 1X WIN will allow the popular 3G EZweb services EZMovie and EZ Chaku
Uta, a faster delivery. In addition, the service will host a new series
of rich services dedicated to CDMA 1X WIN, including EZChannel, an innovative
service that automatically distributes various genres of program, and
Live Camera, a service that delivers desired video content in real time.
To support to the content volume that will grow with the availability
of high speed data communications, KDDI will introduce EZ Flat, the first
fixed packet communications service rate plan in the industry that will
enable users of EZweb services, including email, to unlimited usage for
a fixed monthly charge of 4,200 yen.
CDMA 1X WIN Handsets
Three types of handsets and devices that support CDMA 1X WIN will be
available. They include the W11H (Hitachi) handset, the W11K (Kyocera)
handset, a sequel to the "au design project" model, and the
W01K (Kyocera) card dedicated to data communications.
KDDI, the leading carrier of 3G mobile services, will continue to develop
and offer innovative and exciting mobile solutions, for, and with users,
through the CDMA 1X line, already popular with its growing series of original
services, and the CDMA 1X WIN line, the flag ship of au mobile services.
CDMA 1X WIN Features
CDMA 1X WIN is based on the CDMA2000 1x EV-DO network that enables high-speed
data communications at low cost based on a simple network infrastructure
for data communications. By taking full advantage of its functionality
and progressive 3G services, the service provides attractive features
in every aspect, including content, fees, and handsets.
CDMA 2000 1x EV-DO offers a standard, packet communication 2.4Mbps or
less downlink, at 144kbps or more on a best efforts basis uplink. As CDMA2000
1x EV-DO is compatible with CDMA2000 1X and cdmaOne, seamless voice and
data communications nationwide are possible.
Nationwide (due to the compatibility of the CDMA2000 1X and cdmaOne)
At launch, CDMA2000 1x EV-DO area will include three metropolitan areas
in Kanto, Chubu and Kansai regions (population coverage rate of 70% in
these regions) By March 2004, all major cities nationwide are to be included
(national population coverage rate of 70% according to plan.)
CDMA 1X WIN, the service brand name, consists of the first character
of three words: We Innovate the Next - our statement that we are providing
a next generation innovative service CDMA 1X WIN will construct and develop
WIN-WIN relations with customers, content providers and other partners
by sharing the benefits of the services.
The service brand also includes the CDMA 1X brand, as CDMA 1X WIN is
based on CDMA 1X. The CDMA 1X WIN represents the collective result of
all au 3G services.
New Services and Service Expansion Plan
EZweb
CDMA 1X WIN offers high-speed access of up to 2.4Mbps, and provides fluid
access to various EZweb content due to its high-speed high capacity. In
addition, rich content services have been provided that have only been
possible with mobile broadband services.
EZChannel
EZChannel is a program distribution service enabling users to enjoy a
variety of heavy multimedia content (3 Mbps or less) as if they were TV
or magazines. By selecting a program from a guide provided on EZweb and
reserving them(*1), content that is updated on a daily or weekly basis
will be delivered to users automatically at midnight or early morning(*2).
The content delivered can be replayed until the next content arrives.
(*3) Wireless access is not required, so content can be replayed in any
environment.
At launch, KDDI will offer programs covering the latest in entertainment,
including music, movies, and shows, and on-line books and learning courses,
and will increase the programming in the future.
*1 Up to three programs will be eligible for one handset. (Depending on
the handset specifications, the availability may vary.)
*2 Users will be charged packet communications fees. There may be additional
charges.
*3 Cases where copyrights inhibit replays are exceptions.
New Features
CDMA 1X WIN supports SMIL (Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language).
The EZChannel channel has adopted SMIL technology (*4, *5) for the first
time in this occasion, to enable a larger freedom of expression combining
movies, animations, still images, sound and text data. The expressiveness
of content improved greatly. In the future, KDDI will provide content
supporting SMIL for on-demand EZweb content other than EZChannel for CDMA
1X WIN users.
CDMA 1X WIN supports electronic publishing.
EZChannel supports the dedicated EZAppli (JAVATM) Viewer and various
types of electronic book formats (*6) arranged to best suit mobile phones,
enabling electronic magazines, cartoons, and other similar media on CDMA
1X WIN hasndsets. KDDI will also being providing electronic publishing
content for on-demand Ezweb services in addition to EZChannel for CDMA
1X WIN users.
*4) SMIL player supports SMIL Basic as recommended by W3C as well as
for expanded services of KDDI.
*5) Handsets come equipped with NetFrontv3.1 SMIL Player for KDDI, a SMIL
Player made by ACCESS Co., Ltd.
*6) Electronic publishing formats supported at the service launch include
CompactXMDF Plus (Sharp Corporation) and ComicSurfing (Celsys Co.).
EZMovie
The downloadable content size of EZMovie, where users are able to view
video content of various genres including movies, music, animations, sports
and photo shots of super stars, will increased to up to 1.5 Mbyte or less.
With this capacity, content replay time will extend from the current 15-30
seconds to approximately 3 minutes. In addition, the encode rate of movies
will expand to up to 128kbps. For audio codec, the AMR standard adopted
as a 3GPP2 standard, and the AAC standard that has a higher compression
rate, are supported. With this addition, users are able to enjoy content
that is more expressive and richer than before. EZMovie will support the
streaming replay function, so waiting time till content replay has been
shortened.
Live Video Distribution
EZMovie will be newly supporting live video distribution. Live Video
Distribution supports VB series video network video camera by Canon and
BREAD STREAM RT MPEG-4 network video camera by IO Data. With Live Video
Distribution, content captured live via cameras in various locations will
be possible, enabling users to check up on their mobile phone car traffic
information, weather and tourist information of various places on a real
time basis. KDDI will aggressively encourage Live Video Distribution services
as well as applications for business solutions, taking advantage of a
full range of CDMA 1X WIN features.
Communications Fees
CDMA 1X WIN will introduce EZFlat, the first mobile service scheme where
communications fees for packet communications are fixed, enabling users
to enjoy increases in the volume of content that the availability of high-speed
data communications will encourage. A first in mobile services, EZFlat
enables users unlimited access to EZweb services, including email, for
a monthly fee of 4,200 yen.
Providers Supporting 2.4Mbps Packet Communications
CDMA 1X WIN provides high-speed Internet access of 2.4Mbps or less downlink.
On launch of service, DION will support CDMA 1X WIN, followed by other
ISPs.
Users will be required additional connection fees for services via these
ISPs.
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