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Inform, Involve, Empower - Nokia's service mantra for emerging markets with Nokia Life Tools

Nokia has announced that it plans to launch Nokia Life Tools, a range of innovative Agriculture information and Education services targeted to non-urban consumers. Designed specifically for emerging markets, Nokia Life Tools helps overcome information constraints and provides services to this next generation of mobile users. Nokia plans to launch the service, beginning in the first half of 2009 with the Nokia 2323 classic and the Nokia 2330 classic as the lead devices in India and expand across select countries in Asia and Africa later in 2009. More

Mobile email for the masses in Asia

Mobile penetration in Asia is increasing fast. But what does the future hold? In a market where 95% of customers are on pre-paid tariffs and churn rates are high, mobile operators need to provide relevant additional services to their subscribers and get their pricing plans right, if they are to steal a march over their competitors. Handsets sold in many parts of Asia will continue to be mainly lower-end devices, so any new applications need to work on even the most basic of handsets if they are to become successful. More

Telenor to take a 60% stake in Unitech Wireless in India

Telenor has entered into a definitive agreement to subscribe to new shares in Unitech Wireless for a consideration equivalent to USD 1,070 million. Subject to regulatory approvals, Telenor will hold a 60% controlling stake in Unitech Wireless. More

Japan’s WILLCOM selects Alcatel-Lucent IP routers for next-generation wireless services

Alcatel-Lucent today announced that WILLCOM Inc., Japan's leading mobile network operator, has selected Alcatel-Lucent's next-generation IP service router portfolio as the foundation for its wireless IP network. The Alcatel-Lucent service routers will enable WILLCOM to support increased traffic growth and new advanced service features required for the commercial launch of their next-generation wireless services, eXtended Global Platform (XGP) in October 2009. More

Japan embraces long term future for mobile broadband

Fujitsu and Nokia Siemens Networks have agreed to cooperate on jointly developing the Service Architecture Evolution (SAE) Gateway, including the Serving Gateway and the PDN Gateway, for the Super 3G project’s Long Term Evolution (LTE) core. The selection of SAE Gateway vendors means NTT DOCOMO is well on track to be among the world’s first operators to introduce the groundbreaking LTE technology that promises a wireless online experience comparable to today’s fixed broadband. More

Ericsson signs network expansion and managed services agreement with Axis in Indonesia

Ericsson has been chosen by Axis, Indonesia's newest GSM/3G operator, as a key partner for the next phase of the operator's national network rollout program. The agreement, which includes network operation and technical support, will allow Axis to provide improved services and greater coverage to its subscribers while reducing operating expenses. More

Ericsson signs contract with Bangla Trac Communications in Bangladesh

Bangla Trac Communications, an international gateway operator in Bangladesh, has selected Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) to manage operations of its new switching infrastructure. Under the agreement, the first of its kind in Bangladesh, Ericsson will provide operational readiness and manage the day-to-day operations of the new wireline network. More

Thailand's mobile operators set to invest heavily in 'mobile broadband'

Thailand's mobile operators are poised to invest around US$4 billion in rolling out Mobile Broadband (HSPA) services over the next three years following the government's decision to license new spectrum and allow existing mobile frequencies to be reused for 3G, according to the GSMA, the global trade body for the mobile industry. More

Tata Communications first to launch Cisco TelePresence rooms for public use

Tata Communications has announced launch of its telepresence rooms available for public use in the United States and United Kingdom, linking to additional public rooms in Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai, India. More

Nokia Siemens Networks inaugurates new USD 70 million facility in India

To support India’s rapid growth in mobile subscribers, Nokia Siemens Networks has inaugurated a new facility for the manufacture and distribution of mobile communications infrastructure at Oragadam near Chennai. Over the next three years the company plans to invest INR 300 Crore. More

PSEB all set to participate in GITEX Dubai 2008

Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) is all set to participate in GITEX Dubai 2008 from 19th to 23rd October 2008. GITEX Dubai is among the world’s top three IT exhibitions and proves to be the most important gateway to the Middle East market. This flagship event has placed Dubai on the map internationally as an emerging global technology hub and it continues to be the most important gateway to the Middle East ICT market. More

Motorola to deploy WiMAX network in Pakistan for Wi-tribe

Motorola, Inc. today announced that it has signed a multi-year WiMAX contract with wi-tribe Pakistan limited, the all-new wireless broadband Internet provider to enter the country. Motorola will supply infrastructure and a comprehensive services package that will enable cost-effective, compelling wireless broadband services for wi-tribe's customers. More

IT companies resume business in Pakistan despite ETC damages

Amidst the damage of Evacuee Trust Complex (ETC) building where around 23 IT companies were housed, IT companies in Islamabad have restored their operations to normal from alternate facilities and are fulfilling contractual obligations to local and international clients. Mr. Talib Baloch, MD PSEB & Ms. Jehan Ara, President P@SHA said in a joint statement issued here after a meeting in Islamabad. More

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