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08 January 2007
Afghan Telecom inaugurated the CDMA Switch in Daikundi Province.
Unity Wireless Concludes Successful Trial with China’s Second Largest Carrier
RZESZOW AWARDS METROPOLITAN NETWORK CONTRACT TO CAMBRIDGE BROADBAND

22 December 2006
Vodafone on Hutch Essar in India
Nokia launches new initiatives to help young people affected by the Asian Tsunami
Nokia wins GSM/GPRS/EDGE network expansion contract with MegaFon in Russia
Ericsson expands WCDMA/HSPA network in Japan
SFR France launches MVNE operations supported by LHS’ billing and customer care system BSCS iX
ADSL2+ now in Lebanon: Pesco Telecom buys next generation broadband network from Siemens
Unity Wireless Receives Next Order from Leading Wireless Carrier - Momentum Builds in Vietnam

20 December 2006
AACS to advise on ICT regulation and competition issues
Nokia wins USD 100 million GSM/EDGE contract with AIS in Thailand
Nokia and M1 complete the first HSUPA data call with Nokia Flexi WCDMA Base Station
SingTel and Advance Data Networks First to offer International MPLS services in Bangladesh

15 December 2006
Nokia Siemens Networks expected to start operations in the first quarter 2007
Network Australia selects Blue Coat for integrated WAN optimisation

05 December 2006
Motorola Announces Agni WiMAX Win in Bangladesh

04 December 2006
Ericsson presents first validated measurement of telecom services market size
Ericsson to supply truly converged IMS solution to CYTA in Cyprus
Nokia wins network modernization contract with Eastern Telecom in the Philippines

01 December 2006
Russian Operator Sky Link Launches BREW Solution

30 November 2006
MTN’s Phuthuma Nhleko appointed to the GSM Association Board
SUBEX AZURE OPENS NEW OFFICE IN DUBAI
Yunnan MCC Implements Comverse InSight Call Completion And Call Management Services In China
Nokia India Selects Unity Wireless

27 November 2006
SingTel Launches ‘BroadBand on Mobile’ Service
Ericsson selected by T-Mobile USA for WCDMA 3G deployment
Nokia Selected to Deploy WCDMA 3G for T-Mobile USA

23 November 2006
Nokia supports Polkomtel in launching HSDPA in Poland
Unity Wireless Nears Phase-One Completion of $1.1M India Project for 2006
ITPC to Improve Communications Across Iraq with Nortel Backbone
Mobile Sports Content & Services to Reach $3.8bn by 2011
Alcatel and Globalcom Data Services partner to introduce Universal 802.16e WiMAX in the Middle East
Alcatel selected by CTM for Macau's IP transformation
Nokia wins hosted push to talk contract with Mobitel Slovenia

22 November 2006
Nokia and Shanghai Unicom complete public EGPRS demonstration in China

21 November 2006
3 Scandinavia launches high speed HSPA network delivered by Ericsson in Denmark
Alcatel selected by Optimus to deploy an end to end interactive mobile TV solution in Portugal

20 November 2006
Dubai Silicon Oasis Selects Nortel to Supply IP Network for its Headquarters
Appointment of CEO SingNet and SingTel Paging
Ericsson signs deal with AIS to expand GSM/EDGE network in Thailand
Ericsson signs IMS agreement with SPT in Vietnam
Ericsson expands scope of managed services agreement with Telkomsel in Indonesia

09 November 2006
Japan Fair Trade Commission Notifies QUALCOMM Japan of Possible Investigation
Indonesia's Telkomsel to deploy 3G technology from Siemens
Vodafone to realise cost savings earlier
New report reveals potential for the world's poor to bank through mobile phones
Ringtone Revenues to Reach $6.6bn by 2009
Reliance Communications and UTStarcom Launch Reliance Mobile Pocket PC
Asia Netcom Signs Agreement With VADS To Extend Malaysian Connectivity
Ericsson to build and manage capital network for Warid Telecom in Bangladesh

08 November 2006
MTC announced as global Platinum sponsor of Telecom Finance 2007

07 November 2006
Nokia wins service delivery platform and managed services contract with Hutchison Telecom Indonesia
Nokia supports Optus in HSDPA trials in Australia
SingTel’s regional mobile subscriber base crosses 100-million mark
Vodafone appoints new Non-Executive Directors
Wireless Machine to Machine (M2M) Sector Enters Rapid Growth Phase, Rising to $44bn by 2009
MTC says no advisors for international listing
GrameenPhone reaches 10 million mobile subscribers
MoC Signs Optical Fibers Agreement with ZTE in Afghanistan

05 November 2006
ZTE Constructs WCDMA Network in Libya
ZTE Brings FMC and WiMAX to Russia
ZTE to Build Three Fibre-Optic Networks for China Unicom
Huawei Rapidly Repaired CDMA Network After Disaster for Vietnam's Operator EVNT
Huawei to deploy the largest HSPA Network in Middle East and North Africa

03 November 2006
Nokia wins packet core network expansion contract with Guangdong MCC in China
Nokia wins service delivery platform and managed services contract with Hutchison Telecom Indonesia

01 November 2006
Nokia and Bharti Airtel sign USD 400 million network expansion, managed services contract

27 October 2006
Nokia supports Ukrtelecom in launching the first WCDMA 3G/HSDPA network in Ukraine
djuice to give away 650,000 songs in November
Partner Communications Company Selects Celtro’s Backhaul Switching Solution for HSDPA Rollout

18 October 2006
Unity Wireless Wins Bi-Annual Bid to Supply China’s ZTE Corp.
Thuraya officially releases world’s smallest satellite phone
Mobile 365 Continues to Expand Africa’s Mobile Messaging Reach
VoluBill signs new deal with major mobile operator in Northern Africa

09 October 2006
World's Largest Mobile Broadband Network Launches in Australia

06 October 2006
Telstra's turbo-charged, nationwide mobile broadband network goes live

01 October 2006
Huawei wins USD 550 million GSM expansion contract from Pakistan's Ufone

12 July 2006
ZTE SHOWS OUTSTANDING 2004 PERFORMANCE
Vodafone Sweden lowers the price of data services used abroad by up to 47%
T-Mobile offers special mobile card for teenagers

23 June 2006
Teleperformance Sets up in Hungary
Genesis Networks Adds Warsaw Onto Global Fiber Network

19 June 2006
Wateen Telecom-Pakistan Selects Motorola to Manage Newly-Announced wi4 WiMAX Network

05 June 2006
VimpelCom Selects Huawei to Build Nationwide UMTS/GSM Infrastructure in Tajikstan
AT&T Selected by Vitro for $2.5 Million Networking Contract
New Research Identifies 34 MVNOs 'About' to Launch

02 June 2006
Brazilian Carrier CTBC Selects Global Crossing for IP Transit Services

30 May 2006
Mexico's Universidad Autonoma de Sinaloa Goes Mobile with Nortel
SK Telecom Launches World's First Handset-Based HSDPA Network with LG-Nortel

25 May 2006
Vistula Communications Chosen by Protel i-Next to Increase its VoIP & IP Centrex Offerings in Mexico
Global Broadband Subscribers over 221m

22 May 2006
SOMA Networks Receives RUS Certification and Announces 700 MHz Products
European Commission Approves Merger of Axalto-Gemplus
Ericsson selected by Elion for the launch of new generation multimedia services in Estonia
Global music content deal for UK based independent music distributor, Pocket Group
China's Ministry of Railways signs GSM-R framework agreement with Nortel
AT&T Expands Wi-Fi Access and Footprint in Countries Throughout Europe
COSMOTE Romania selects BSCS 8 from LHS to upgrade its billing system
Siemens wins order for Chinese GSM-R network

19 May 2006
Nokia wins GSM expansion deal with Sichuan Unicom in China

18 May 2006
Nortel to capitalise on growth in video bandwidth
Radio Waves Announces Discriminator™ Antenna for E-Band Millimeter Wave
QUALCOMM adds Telecom Italia and Sprint to BREW 2006 Conference Agenda
Vodafone and Softbank agree to form mobile partnership
The smallest of Nokia Eseries, the Nokia E50 business device for mobile professionals
Motorola Expands Portfolio of Seamless Mobility Solutions for Professional, Commercial, Public Safet
First test cases for mobile videotelephony
Alcatel's triple play applications receive IEC InfoVision Award at Broadband World Forum Asia 2006
TMN launches a new SMS MicroCommunities service in Portugal with Alcatel's Mobile Kiosk solution
Global PSTN voice revenues will decline over the next four years as telcos switch to VoIP
Online and mobile integration is the crucial next step for iTunes and URGE

16 May 2006
Nokia 770 Internet Tablet adds Internet calls and Instant Messaging support
Nokia shows innovation leadership with new Open EMS Suite platform
Nokia wins a Unified Device Management solution deal with Elisa
VoluBill launches Track em - a Real Time, Data Intelligence solution for Next Generation and 3G
KazakhTelecom Selects Lucent Technologies' Multi-Vendor Operations Support System
Econet moves to air-freight network equipment
WiMAX to Initiate Personal Broadband Era with 1.7m Mobile Subscribers Forecast for 2007

15 May 2006
T-Online Hungary selects Alcatel and Microsoft for IPTV pilot

12 May 2006
HanseNet selects Alcatel for its "Alice" triple play services in Germany

11 May 2006
Operator and content companies continue to partner, but they will battle to control partnerships?
Digita and Nokia signed world's first commercial DVB-H mobile TV platform supply contract
Comptel Launches Integrated Fulfilment Solution
Building Blocks Programme Increases Margin Opportunity for Nortel SMB Resellers
T-Mobile Deutschland and Austria building out their W-CDMA networks with technology from Siemens
TTPCom and Analog Devices Deal Speeds Customer Development of ADI SoftFone-based Wireless Devices
Seoul-Based Manufacturer Discontinues RAZR Knock-off
BT selects Alcatel to deliver fixed-mobile convergence services to its enterprise customers

10 May 2006
SFR modernizing its W-CDMA network with HSDPA technology from Siemens
Strong growth in broadband and mobile subscriptions drives industry
Alcatel demonstrates first HSDPA services in Russia
Sprint Expands Nationwide Roaming Agreement with Alltel
Mobile DRM issues set to cost Europe €3.5billion in 2006
FierceWireless Awards SurfKitchen as One of the "Fierce 15" Wireless

09 May 2006
MTS Breakthrough Enables Enterprises to Control Mobile Phone Usage and Pricing
Telcontar Launches Commercial Hosted Web Services for Location-Enhanced Internet and Mobile Applicat
Crown Castle International Announces Acquisition of Mountain Union
India Challenges China as Fastest Growing Mobile Phone Market
Application downloads with BREW solution exceed 3 million in Thailand on Hutch's CDMA2000 1X network
AGA signs major Nordic agreement with Telenor
Mobile Payments to rise from $155m in 2005 to $10bn Total Revenue by 2010
Alcatel launches two innovative America's Cup new media services
Ericsson launches developers program for IMS applications
Comarco's Seven.Five system selected by GWS for national US benchmarking

08 May 2006
Alcatel and Lucent Technologies Announce Joint Integration Team
Networkcar Teams with Motorola to Deliver Next-Generation Wireless Vehicle Management Solution

04 May 2006
Antepo Equips McKesson Asia-Pacific With Enterprise IM
Verizon Makes Internet-Based Calling Even More Affordable

02 May 2006
Brasil Telecom Offers Enhanced Broadband Networking With 2Wire Intelligent Gateways
Vodafone Australia Calls on Callidus TrueComp Enterprise to Power Its Dealer Channel Commissions
Level 3 to Acquire TelCove
Ericsson chosen by Netia for managed services contract
Motorola to Acquire BenQ's Danish Research and Development Centers and Product Development Team

29 April 2006
Xinjiang Telecom Implements Teradata Warehouse for its Business Analysis System

28 April 2006
ACCENT Expands Relationship with Cable and Wireless Jamaica
Launch of Harlequin on The Go(TM), The First Female-Focused Mobile Entertainment Application
QUALCOMM and SOMA Networks Sign OFDM/OFDMA Subscriber License Agreement

27 April 2006
Nokia and CommTel Bring Soul Triple Play Over DSL in Australia
China 3C Group Signs Sales Agent Agreement for VK Telecom Cell Phones
Atheros Communications and UTStarcom Collaboration Delivers Portfolio of PAS Cellular Solutions
NAVTEQ Releases Complete Detailed Coverage Map for Iberia

26 April 2006
ČESKÝ TELECOM CONNECTS ITS 350 000th BROADBAND INTERNET CUSTOMER
Česky connects its 350,000 Broadband Internet User
CSL Launches Hong Kong's First "Call Filtering Service" on a Mobile Network
Pannon offers free videophone services to postpaid customers in Győr
Pannon offers free videophone services to postpaid customers in Gyor
Global Roaming for Seven Asian Mobile Operators
Gemplus, Oberthur and Sagem Orga pass interoperability tests on the Multimedia SIM
Mobistar records growth of 7% of its service revenues in the first quarter 2006

25 April 2006
Pacific Internet and Intel to Collaborate on Mobile WiMax in Singapore
Wireless Venture Partners to Launch Cellular Phone Vending at CTIA 2006
XO Communications to Utilize Nextlink Broadband Wireless Technology
Avaya's New Mobile Emergency Communication Units Help Close Critical Disaster Gap
Latest Upgrade for IPTV Content Management
SES AMERICOM's new AMC-21 telecommunication satellite awarded to Alcatel Alenia Space
Japan's ACCA Networks selects Alcatel for WiMAX trial in the Tokyo Area
Huawei Successfully Deploys 1 Million ADSL Lines in Brazil

24 April 2006
USTDA to Unveil Telecom and ICT Export Opportunities at Middle East and North Africa Project Forum
One Connect IP Acquires ZiaNet
Digicel Reaches Sixty-Nine Percent Growth Rate
Vodafone welcomes Latvia to its global community
Planned appointment of new CEO of Vodafone operations in Turkey
NTT America to Manage Komatsu America's IT Infrastructure
NTT America to Manage Komatsu America's IT Infrastructure
3G Dynasty Launches Risk3Search, the Mobile-Music Search Engine for Users of SEO4Mobile
Pacific Internet and Intel to Collaborate on Mobile WiMax in Singapore

21 April 2006
Comtech Announces First Major 3G Phone Design Win From Huawei's New Vodafone Project
Cgogo Launches the First Ever Mobile Newspaper With Self-Existent Domain Name in China
Nokia Comments on Qualcomm 10-Q Statement Filed April 19, 2006
Emblaze-VCON wins additional Chinese government tender to provide video conferencing solutions
China Netcom Announces Revenues and Operational Data for 1Q06
VimpelCom Announces Launch of Exchange Offer

20 April 2006
Telefonica and Lucent Strike Deal to Support Telefonica's IPTV Service Global Roll-out
SpectraLink Unveils New Handset for Market-Leading Link WTS
FactorTrust Launches New Purchase and Payer Authentication Service for Mobiles
Lessons to be Learnt as 3G Reaches 40% Penetration in Japan and South Korea, says Analysys
DoCoMo Suspends 'P702i' Handset Sales Over Defect
URS to up number of base stations
Verizon Business Helps Troops Call Home from Iraq
Jazeera Airways Implements New Customer Services With Nortel Solution
Cost of calling still a problem for South Africa

19 April 2006
Huawei Signs 3G Contract with Vodafone
Verizon Business Gives Customers in 19 Countries More Flexibility With Usage-Based Billing
VimpelCom Announces Fourth Quarter and Annual 2005 Financial and Operating Results
World First for Incard with Smart-Card Platform Supporting New Standard for 3G Mobile Market
Nokia Powers Eurotel's HSDPA Network in the Czech Republic
New Motorola Survey Demonstrates the Real-World Impact of 3G
SR Telecom and MTI Announce Advanced Radio Design Agreement
Shanghai Media Group Deploys Envivio(R) MPEG-4 Encoders for IPTV Services

12 April 2006
Mobitel Slovenia to Trial Nokia's Hosted Push to Talk Service

25 April 2005
Pakcom agrees payment terms for fifteen year license

22 April 2005
Cox deploys Everstream's reporting and analytics solutions enterprisewide
Ericsson and 3 Italy finalizes managed services contract with estimated value of SEK 15 billion
Pakcom agrees payment terms for fifteen year license
Russian Supreme Court accepts Telenor's request and helps restore Corporate Governance in VimpelCom
iTouch launches new UK mobile gaming service

21 April 2005
Teligent details Southeast Asia order
Optibase enhances Media Gateways Family with a single-channel video streamer
Iusacell and Lucent to deploy 3G CDMA2000 1xEV-DO network in Mexico
British Airways strengthens ties with SITA SC
DiGi Telecommunications selects video streaming services from LogicaCMG

20 April 2005
Stratex Networks appoints Larry Brittain VP, Worldwide Sales and Service
Nokia to publish first quarter 2005 results on 21 April 2005
NICE wins USD 2.8 million deal with NAV CANADA for 70 additional Air Traffic Control sites
Telefonica Brasil selects Lucent to expand its broadband network in São Paulo
FCC finds Intelsat to be in compliance with all ORBIT Act Privatization Requirements

19 April 2005
Orange signs MVNO agreement with TELE2
FCC appoints Ciena's CTO to technology advisory council
Ericsson signs managed services and GSM/GPRS infrastructure contract in Costa Rica
QUALCOMM announces sampling of MSM6225 chipset for entry-level WCDMA handsets
Altitude Telecom to offer voice over WiMAX with Cirpack switches

18 April 2005
Ericsson supports MTG media group with payment solution
ORGA details fiscal 2004 performance
NTT-Neomeit Shikoku chooses Paradyne for ReachDSL
3Com appoints Fieger to lead worldwide sales organization
France Telecom to increase its stake in Orange Romania

15 April 2005
Pioneer Cellular uses Performance's SEGway STP
QCOM completes interoperability testing on DoCoMo's FOMA network
Vodafone launches two initiatives to benefit its key content providers
Telenor will repel illegal assault on Russian mobile asset
THUS details TELETEXT deal

14 April 2005
Nextel Brazil selects Harris to expand network
Gemplus names new President for Asia
Operators from Russia, Ukraine and Estonia choose to join Comfone Key2roam
Redback announces US broadband platform acceptance
Tecnomen receives USD 7.6 million prepaid expansion order in Argentina

13 April 2005
AirNet receives USD 1.6 million in new orders
INTRACOM signs USD 2.3 million contract with Albanian Ministry of Finance
China Unicom selects Alcatel to deploy first provincial WAP project
Tiscali International Network selects ECI for pan-European IP/MPLS network upgrade
SEVEN acquires Smartner

12 April 2005
Ericsson launches interactive mobile TV
THUS offers SDSL services
GSMA praises Pakistan for reaffirming telecommunications policies
QUALCOMM congratulates Cellular One on CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Bermuda launch
SmarTone launches Sharp SX813 handset

11 April 2005
Mobile Entertainment Forum announces Digital Rights Management workshop
Ericsson awarded managed services contract for Maxis 3G network
Art Prest joins IFAST Board
GrameenPhone in Bangladesh reaches three million mobile phone subscribers
Orange launches French EDGE offer

08 April 2005
Nokia selects Chennai for manufacturing mobile devices in India
Ericsson provides Telefónica with IMS for IP telephony and IP Centrex services
Telenor elects Bergqvist to Board
Agilent helps wireless providers circumvent mobile phone SMS spam
DNS SatComm deploys Cambridge Broadband network in Bangladesh

07 April 2005
Agilent announces CoolPAM HBT-based power amplifier modules for WCDMA mobile handsets
Equant launches Small Office Solutions
Revenues from mobile sports video and text content to double in 2005
France Telecom Mobile Satellite Communications opens office in Hong Kong
Ericsson Mobile Platforms and DoCoMo complete WCDMA interoperability testing

06 April 2005
NICE receives multi-million dollar contract to improve management of FDNY emergency calls and radio
Intelsat to provide expanded video distribution services to Genesis Networks
Gemplus delivers SIM-based remote provisioning services to six additional wireless carriers in the U
Vancouver International Airport takes flight with Cisco IP communications
Sun Microsystems embraces Instant Messaging and Presence Standard with release of Sun Java System IM

05 April 2005
Belgacom confirms bid for Cesky Telecom
Dilithium Networks opens Munich office
Harris makes mobile video announcement
Narus names new Asia-Pac VP and General Manager
EADS in advanced talks to acquire Nokia's Professional Mobile Radio Business

04 April 2005
Nortel names Kunis as CTO
QUALCOMM congratulates NAVTEQ Global LBS Challenge Award winners
MEF elects new Americas Executive Board
ETSI hosts European-Latin America interoperability discussions
Arroyo introduces 'Always On' Video On Demand

01 April 2005
Opera announces platform-independent real-time speech technology
Veraz launches call centre network compression solution for multi-city contact centres
Alcatel to supply communications for Spanish power plant
Zi Corp and TTPCom collaborate to give Ajar predictive text capability
GSMA calls for immediate review of MPEG LA rights proposals

31 March 2005
Nokia expands mobile phone production in Reynosa, Mexico
Teleglobe launches E_MPLS service for high performance Global Ethernet connectivity
QUALCOMM announces Eudora2go e-mail solution
INTRACOM, Alcatel and Raytheon detail communications cooperation
Telenor to launch broadband telephony

30 March 2005
Ericsson makes Ethernet DSL Access breakthrough in Northern Latin America
Telenor announces Capital Markets Day
Holzer joins Xtend Networks as Director of National Accounts
QUALCOMM MEMS Technologies announces Executive Team and Strategic Relationship
Vodafone customers first to be able to ban adult content from mobile phone

29 March 2005
Mobile 365 wins mobile contract with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Motorola unveils handsets and content for mobile music
Ericsson and Suntel to deploy CDMA2000 1X network in Sri Lanka
Nokia ships 6680 3G imaging smartphone
Vodafone provides share purchase programme update

24 March 2005
Ericsson to supply Maltacom with Telephony Softswitch solution for network upgrade to IP
Novatel Wireless announces development of new model in Ovation Family of 3G multimedia application c
European Standards Organizations meet European Commission VP
Nokia and Wallpaper* collaborate to create style-centric mobile site
Ericsson and Siemens reach interoperability in push to talk

23 March 2005
Ericsson sues UK based mobile phone company Sendo for patent infringement
GSM Europe: Better regulation is key to realising the full potential of mobile in Europe
Swift Transportation extends contract with QUALCOMM for OmniTRACS solution
Telenor launches 3G at Svalbard
Telecommunications industry launches eMobility platform to boost Europe's leadership

22 March 2005
Motorola optimises Ukrainian Mobile Communications' network
LogicaCMG deploys prepaid solution for Celcom Malaysia
Alcatel wins EUR 17 million GSM expansion contracts from Jilin Mobile and Shanxi Mobile in China
NMS and Wmode partner to deliver mobile entertainment applications
Teligent receives upgrade order in Germany
Teligent receives upgrade order in Germany

21 March 2005
Paradise Datacom releases new high speed modem
Paradise Datacom releases new high speed modem
TransAKT successfully debuts products at CeBIT
Ericsson selected as sole supplier of broadband access by TeliaSonera in Denmark
OTRUM and Telenor Satellite Broadcasting sign contract for satellite broadband
MEF launches global code of best practice for mobile subscription services

18 March 2005
QUALCOMM announces more than 100 million Wireless Handsets use gpsOne
ALK drives Smartphone satellite navigation solution for Europe
Nortel increases operator revenue potential with new converged mobility solution
Performance Tech and OSC provide GSM authentication
Telenor opens mobile network in Pakistan

17 March 2005
Vodafone to acquire control of MobiFon in Romania and Oskar in the Czech Republic
CABLEVISION introduces High-Def and Digital Video Recording Services in Mexico
Siemens to supply 3G/UMTS technology to T-Mobile Croatia
U.S. Cellular teams with America Online and Comverse for IM
Russian operator MegaFon awards GSM expansion contract

16 March 2005
Lucent announces agreement with Telcontar for location-based services and mobile applications
Smartner offers Always-On E-mail
Nokia and Virgin Mobile USA unveil new handset
Valista announces OffersPlus Wireless
Ericsson stages demos at CTIA Wireless 2005

15 March 2005
Dunn joins Mobile 365 management team as Sales VP for the Americas
GSM phone use on planes is ready for take-off
SurfKitchen selected by Smart Global to power new mobile business information tools for SMEs
Ericsson receives new 3G contract from Svenska UMTS-Nät
Virgin Mobile to trial service discovery engine

14 March 2005
Vodafone and Toshiba announce strategic 3G handset partnership
Ericsson details IPX payment and delivery solution for mobile ops and content providers
3GSM World Congress visitors' poll findings are announced
Revenues from Mobile Games set to rise by 78 percent in 2005
Patrice Mcaree takes new VP role at Mobile 365
Pannon GSM Hungary signs deal with Nokia for turnkey EDGE expansion and 3G core
Telefónica Móviles Perú Selects Comverse voicemail and MMSC solutions
Motorola Networks announces USD 5 million Brazilian R&D investment
Nera wins satellite network contract in Latin America
QUALCOMM announces support for 3D mobile gaming

09 March 2005
Volo launches VoiceOne Information Service
OnAir to provide in-flight SMS and e-mail for KLM long-haul passengers
Monaco Telecom deploys mobile video messaging solution
Linksys announces Compact Wireless-G Broadband router
Dutch mobile operator chooses Alcatel for backbone upgrade

08 March 2005
BTC Bulgaria chooses AIRCOM for EDGE and 3G roll-out
NTT Com deploys Juniper security system
Redknee launches SMS roaming guide solution
Companies deliver live television broadcasts to mobile devices
SurfKitchen announces new appointments

07 March 2005
Siemens wins EUR 100 million Indonesian mobile deal
M-Systems makes TTPCom 2.5G announcement
Vodafone to establish global IT distribution channel
BEA Systems launches WebLogic Communications Platform
Agilent introduces "industry's fastest" infrared transceivers for mobile phones and PDAs

04 March 2005
Alcatel to acquire Native Networks
TRANSAKT to unveil VoIP products at CeBIT 2005
ETSI issues SDSL update
GMA Network deploys Nortel voice solution
Nokia launches Wireless Plug-in Car Handsfree

03 March 2005
D2 Technologies and Alpha Networks launch VoIP ATA
Cingular and LG introduce mobile handset for convenient IM experience
France Telecom to participate in Cesky Telecom tender
ETSI workshop considers Public Safety in the ICT domain
Mobile music market to reach USD 9 billion by 2009

02 March 2005
Telecom Personal of Argentina awards GSM/EDGE network deal
Chile's Telefónica Móvil selects Alcatel for Lat. Am's first commercial real-time mobile video strea
Nokia to expand Polkomtel's GSM/EDGE and WCDMA 3G network
Siemens secures contract with Brazilian fixed-line operator
Ericsson and MCP enable mobile phone connectivity at sea

01 March 2005
Belgian 3G trial is underway
LogicaCMG wins Brazilian next generation messaging deal
Vodafone extends mobile music catalogue to 500,000 music tracks
Vyyo launches modem for broadband wireless deployments
Nokia launches three new mobile phones

28 February 2005
Operator Charging Gateway creates single billing interface for mobile messaging solutions
TCC signs mobile deal with Ericsson
Loudeye Powers Digital Music Store for Leading Polish Internet Portal Onet.pl
Lombard lands head job at France Telecom
Volo launches VoIP solution into international markets
Sprint launches digital quad-band handset

25 February 2005
QUALCOMM announces Mexican mobile deal
Oscar gift baskets to include Sprint PCS Phone by Samsung
Mobile 365 launches upgrades for Global MMS Interoperability
Ericsson signs CDMA2000 frame agreements
TTPCom enables TV reception on next gen handhelds and mobiles
Africa is Fastest Growing Mobile Phone Market

24 February 2005
Latvian service provider selects Alcatel VPLS solution
BH Telecom chooses Telenity's Canvas MMSC for MMS in Bosnia Herzegovina
Teleglobe delivers high-speed Internet connections to Estonia
Intec doubles Caribbean and Latin America headquarters and staff
Ericsson signs Indian CDMA2000 1X contract

23 February 2005
GSMA: 'GSM family take 90% of global mobile growth in 2004'
Mobile 365 signs mobile content deal with Yahoo! Europe
Volo CEO to speak at Internet Telephony event
Comarco Wireless wins Mexican GSM/EDGE contract
GSMA publishes European mobile report findings

22 February 2005
AIRCOM launches network optimisation system
Zi Corp solution is selected for 'world's smallest 3G mobile handset'
SurfKitchen launches Mobile Multimedia Desktop solution
Song Networks and Smartner collaborate on real time e-mail for mobile devices
Ericsson comments on mobile broadband in 2005

21 February 2005
TTPCom and NEC team for dual-mode 3G/2G chips
Senior Telenor Mobile Executive resigns
Sprint announces Convergys wireless deal
Ericsson launches hosted mobile portals
QUALCOMM and Openwave plan global 3G WCDMA (UMTS) handsets promotion

18 February 2005
Sprint leases communications towers to Global Signal for USD 1.202 Billion
QUALCOMM ports BREW applications to Intel GSM/GPRS solution
Symbol Technologies unveils wireless switch for large Wi-Fi deployments
Comverse announces Greek MMSC and WAP 2.0 Mobile Data Gateway contract
Bharti extends Ericsson GSM/GPRS infrastructure agreement

17 February 2005
TTPCom opens Taiwanese office
ThinPrint demonstrates Blackberry e-mail and attachment application
GSMA announces mobile award winners
Ericsson receives '3' messaging contract
Intec launches InterconnecT CPM for mobile service providers and MVNOs

16 February 2005
Radio Waves offers full line of Microwave Couplers
Telenity and CPS collaborate for high accuracy Location-Based Services
Ericsson foresees mass market HSDPA in 2006
Comverse and RIM to integrate visual voicemail with BlackBerry
Gemini Mobile launches MMSC and MMS Push Server

15 February 2005
MEF and Open Mobile Alliance sign cooperation agreement
Nagravision, Gemplus and Thales demonstrate SIM-based mobile content protection solution
Telenor launches Mobile Office with 3G
Avalanche Mobile acquires 1rstWAP stake
VOXmobile selects Tecnomen's Video Mail for 3G network

14 February 2005
Sony Ericsson launches 3G UMTS clamshell handset
Hutchison 3G Australia selects Network and Service Monitoring solution
QUALCOMM announces Tri-Band RF solution for global WCDMA roaming
ETSI provides 3G Release 6 update
Ericsson presents Mobile Triple Play technology

11 February 2005
3GSM World Congress begins Monday
Ericsson announces long term incentive plan for employees
Mobile Media secures EUR 7 million for 3G expansion
QUALCOMM and BenQ sign CDMA license agreement
International roaming tests underway

10 February 2005
Veraz launches Wireless Network Compression solution
Comverse extends 3GSM World Congress invite
ORGA announces CTO appointment
ITouch-Monstermob talks terminated
Texas Instruments creates 3G mobile entertainment applications

09 February 2005
Value of mobile adult content to reach USD 1.01 billion in 2005
Telenor recruits for two-year trainee programmes
Sprint launches new mobile applications for AOL IM and MSN Messenger services
India's Reliance exceeds 10 million CDMA subscribers
Teligent's platform supports mass calling and televoting

08 February 2005
Vodafone details senior management appointments
ARINC makes In-Flight GSM Mobile solution announcement
Icera and TTPCom team for EDGE/ WCDMA/HSDPA
New Nokia handset features Smartner mobile e-mail solution
Motorola to stage HSDPA Operator Clinic at 3GSM World Congress

07 February 2005
GoRemote and CSL provide 3G and Wi-Fi roaming services
Mobilitec raises USD 12.1 million financing
Mobile 365 to sponsor WiMD event at 3GSM World Congress
Mobile content provider comments on acquisition speculation
Agilent increases mobile handset interests

04 February 2005
OBSAI offers Open Base Station Specifications
Motorola chosen to provide wireless Superbowl links
Alcatel wins USD 133 million contract for TA Orange mobile network upgrade
General Wireless announces eMMS solution
NTT DoCoMo unveils new FOMA 3G handsets

03 February 2005
QUALCOMM provides China Unicom BREW update
Mobile Satellite Ventures launches new push-to-talk handset
GSM Europe says remove constraints on the mobile industry
Ericsson wins Taiwanese 3G contract
RIM announces new BlackBerry support package

02 February 2005
QUALCOMM announces availability of RF CMOS handsets
Glenayre selects Dilithium's 3G Video Telephony Solutions
GSMA launches global text message auction for UNICEF
Siemens signs Indian wireless deal
Kodiak announces SIMpower for GSM handsets

01 February 2005
ZTE announces 3G deployment in Laos
Nokia launches 'Python' for mobile devices
SBC details $16 billion AT&T acquisition
SingTel updates mobile subscriber numbers
TTPCom and ARM plan 3G collaboration

31 January 2005
Jenna Jameson launches "moan tones"
Nokia and MORI assess demand for interactive mobile multimedia services
NEC begins production of 3G base stations in China
GSA provides GSM/3G networks update
Sorrent signs global partnership with Fox for film-related mobile games and content
TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITIONS AT ALL TIME HIGH
Telsis Protocol Converters In Double Order At Jersey Telecom
Telsis Protocol Converters In Double Order At Jersey Telecom

28 January 2005
Market trends and developments in Malaysia
Deny All Introduces Server Load Balancing to Web Applications
Cerillion Grows Revenues by 46% in Highly Successful 2004
Nortel Appoints Peter Currie as Chief Financial Officer

27 January 2005
The CDMA2000 Industry Achieved Major Milestones and Lead in Service and Product Innovation
Telenor to restructure Group Management
QUALCOMM, Nortel Demonstrate ‘Supercharged’ Consumer Broadband Wireless Experience
1 Software tool for combined 2G, 2.5G and 3G network optimisation
Zi Corporation to debut new user interface technology at 3GSM

26 January 2005
LG Electronics, Nortel to Establish Joint Venture
BOOKHAM NEW FOCUS WINS PHOTONICS CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
inCode Reveals Top 10 Wireless Predictions For 2005
LogicaCMG partners with Highwired Technologies for personalised messaging solutions
Siemens Mobile Acceleration invests in PhoneBites
STA Selects Nortel to Deliver 3G Broadband Wireless Network
Ericsson unlocks the mobile media potential at MIDEM in Cannes 2005
Acquisition will enable smaller mobile phone handsets with more features and extended talk time
New Kerio ServerFirewall Defends Vulnerable Windows Servers

24 January 2005
GSM ASSOCIATION LAUNCHES WORLD FIRST CHARITY TEXT AUCTION FOR UNICEF

23 January 2005
Successful installations generates additional upgrade sales

21 January 2005
BOOKHAM NEW FOCUS UNVEILS AN EXPANDED PRODUCT RANGE AT PHOTONICS WEST
SCT Telecom relies on net.com’s SHOUTIP platform to lower costs across France
ZTE TO DELIVER INTELLIGENT NETWORK SOLUTION TO LEADING SINGAPORE OPERATOR
StreamShield Predicts the End of the Phishing Season
World First One-Number Text and Voice Voting

19 January 2005
3 Hong Kong unveils a myriad of Chinese New Year attractions
Matáv to cancel internet telephone charge for novice internet users for two months
Pannon GSM and Ericsson sign contract
T-Mobile offers its customers a special way of sending MMS messages
ALTO Welcomes Schools Broadband Announcement
COLT appoints managing director data centre solutions
COLT achieves BS7799 and ISO9001 accreditation across Europe
KPN Mobile Group Chooses ServiceAssure™ for Customer-Centric Service Quality Management

16 January 2005
Vanco nomme Hendrik P Brons, ancien directeur d’Equant, à la tête de son activité en Europe du Nord
Gemplus carries out first high speed SIM Card download Over The Air for 3G
Cybercity selects CIRPACK and IBM to enable Broadband Telephony Services in Denmark
I-MODE PASSES ONE-MILLION CUSTOMER MARK
Réseaux d’initiative publique : le grand tournant
Mission accomplished for Alcatel-built Huygens space probe
Infineon: Preliminary results of first quarter show earnings below analyst expectations
Video sur l’Internet : la plateforme de propositions de l’AFA à la filière cinématographique
T-Com im Verzug mit DSL-Freischaltung
conVISUAL secures Hollywood blockbuster content for 2.5 and 3G mobile phones
Kabel BW senkt Preise für Kabel Internet
Über 9,5 Millionen Kunden vertrauen auf E-Plus
Was geht ab? Stets topp informiert, was in der Stadt los ist
Wendelin Wiedeking legt Mandat im Aufsichtsrat der Deutsche Telekom AG nieder - Wolfgang Reitzle neu
Christian Friege neues Vorstandsmitglied debitel stellt Kunden in den Mittelpunkt
Personalie: Marcus Epple neuer Leiter Fachhandelsvertrieb bei debitel
debitel intensiviert direkte Beziehung zu Fachhandelspartnern

14 January 2005
Alcatel teams up with Road 9 to deploy FTTU networks
Alcatel appoints Olivier Baujard as Chief Technology Officer
China Telecom selects Alcatel to build 2,300 km optical backbone network
Alcatel's Genesys to deliver converged enterprise communications
Cegetel and Alcatel sign partner agreement to deliver joint enterprise solutions
feratel mit weiterem Kundenzuwachs in der Steiermark
FMK: Großbritannien veröffentlicht Jahresbericht „Mobilfunk und Gesundheit“
?ESKÝ TELECOM AND SIEMENS AGREED ON COOPERATION IN THE AREA OF OUTSOURCING NETWORK MAINTENANCE
OSKAR MOBIL A.S. NOW 100% OWNED BY TIW
Puerto Rico Telephone Launches Voice over IP Using Nortel Solutions
Telekomunikacja Polska to Offer Storage, Business Continuity Services Using Nortel Optical Solutions
Nortel CEO Urges Government to Accelerate Broadband Deployment in Rural America
Belgacom improves and expands ADSL offering
More and more Belgacom customers switch to electronic bill
SMS raises over $1.9 million for tsunami relief effort
Telstra assistance package for customers affected by bushfires
ZTE CORPORATION AND PORTUGAL TELECOM SIGN R&D DEAL
TELABRIA COLLABORATES WITH INTEL TO DELIVER WI-FI ACCESS SOLUTION
Nokia Digital Pen and IBM eServer improve efficiencies at DHL
Finnet-Media Oy: NumeroNetti yhteistyöhön Siemensin kanssa
CASH FROM THE FRACTIONS OF YOMI PLC'S MERGER FORWARDED FOR PAYMENT
Belgacom and Securitas complete transaction
EMT has lowered rates for the Private service package
Mobile customers safeguarded
TDC outsources internal IT support to CSC
TDC approves of decision
SONOFON og TDC Mobil sikrer mobilkunder
GSM ASSOCIATION CONFIRMS BOARD MEMBERS FOR 2005-06
ELISA DELIVERS AN OVERALL TELECOMMUNICATION SOLUTION TO KEMIRA GROWHOW
Telenet rekent verhoogde terminatietarieven Versatel niet door aan zijn klanten
Huawei's Global Sales Hits US$5.58 Billion in 2004
Ceske Radiokomunikace to convene an EGM upon the request of Bivideon
VOLNÝ mail has new appearance and better functions
Skype Expands Further in Japan with Buffalo Deal

13 January 2005
MILLICOM ADDS NEARLY 860,000 SUBSCRIBERS IN Q4
New Chairman in DiGi.Com Berhad
DEMAND FOR NETLI APPLICATION DELIVERY NETWORK DRIVES FURTHER EXPANSION
Venezuela CANTV Selected Huawei Technologies to Upgrade Its Optical Fiber National Backbone
CROATIAN VODATEL AND SES ASTRA INTRODUCE BROADBAND INTERNET
T-Mobile tests new A-GPS solution from Siemens in the Czech Republic
Motorola Introduces Canopy(tm) Wireless Broadband Products

12 January 2005
BT’s route management service achieves two millionth consignment milestone
Infineon decides to terminate agreement with Finisar due to delay and uncertain closing
5 Million School Children Own A Mobile Phone . . .
GSM ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES 2005 AWARDS NOMINATIONS
RAD Introduces A-bis Optimization Gateway
European poll shows that outsourcing can enhance employee's careers
Cambridge Broadband introduce innovative WiMAX™ solution
TTPCom latest triband modules to deliver cost-effective Matrix location functionality from CPS
THUS wins multi-million pound contract from Johnson Press
DIGITAL BRIDGES LAUNCHES SPYRO RIPTO’S QUEST
Fibernet supplies high speed national Ethernet service to the Transport and General Workers Union
Comptel in co-operation with LogicaCMG has delivered its mediation solution to T-Hrvatski Telekom in
NCSL delivers online community for headteachers with LogicaCMG

11 January 2005
Belgacom selects Ensim Unify to offer hosted Exchange 2003
eircom Announces New Partnerships to Deliver VoIP Services
Nokia to Offer Complete Suite of IP VPN Products For Mobile Workers
ZTE Takes Advanced Wireless Network Coverage Of Algeria To 95%
PIKA Technologies’ VoIP-enabling API awarded Product of the Year
CAMBRIDGE BROADBAND INTRODUCE INNOVATIVE WIMAX™ SOLUTION
ZTE IN STRATEGIC ALLIANCE TO BRING TRIPLE PLAY BROADBAND TO INDIA
New Entry Level ADSL routers and WLAN Access Points from Funkwerk
PixAlert prevents illegal and inappropriate images in the workplace
Motorola Introduces Canopy™ Wireless Broadband Products for European Markets
Nokia's Multimedia unit to streamline its research and development activities
Ericsson chosen by Telstra to supply 3G network
CSL to Provide Broadcast of the Crossing Borders Fund Raising Show on 3G
Nortel Networks Corporation Files 2003 Financial Statements
Gemplus awarded first EMV consulting contract in Thailand
Belgacom compelled to increase rates for calls to Versatel numbers
Belgacom improves and expands ADSL offering
Telstra brings SMS payphones for 2005 Deaflympic Games
ADSL rollout gives more Australians access to Broadband advantages
Text record smashed for New Year at Hungary's Pannon GSM
Motorola Product Line Offers Improved Fingerprint Identity For Public Safety Agencies

05 January 2005
NEC into China's 3G Market
Korean Telcos Agree on M-COMMERCE Interoperability
Nokia selected as the first 3G handset partner for Hong Kong CSL
Alcatel provides digital microwave solution for Guangdong network
Pousti Says Growing Awareness and Adoption Will Hike 2005 Domestic Messaging Total to Over 45 Billio
NTT DoCoMo to Reorganize M2M Business
NTT DoCoMo to Invest in Digital Media Business in China


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