Tag: UMTS

Qualcomm to demonstrate its mobile TV solutions at 3GSM World Congress 2007

MUMBAI: Qualcomm, which develops and innovates advanced wireless technologies and data solutions has announced that the company will showcase wireless solutions at the 3GSM World Congress 2007 in Barcelona, Spain.

The event takes place from 12-15 February 2007. its demonstration includes HSPA and UMTS chipsets, Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Service (MBMS) mobile TV technology, the latest Brew offerings and applications, location-based services and live demonstrations of the MediaFLO System.

Qualcomm VP, global marketing and investor relations William F. Davidson Jr. says, ” Qualcomm is committed to helping the global wireless industry continue its rapid evolution, as well as achieve its primary goal of ensuring mobile phones and wireless services are accessible and affordable to people in both the developed and developing markets.

“We’re proud to be a part of 3GSM 2007 and, along with our partners, showcase our advanced wireless solutions.”

During 3GSM 2007, Qualcomm and its partners will be conducting a number of live demonstrations:

— MediaFLO Technologies demonstration of 20 live-streaming television channels, including Spanish and European content from Abertis and Sky, and Clipcasting content from Warner Music Group on three OEM handsets.

— IP datacasting demonstrations of news, sports and weather streaming.

— The world’s first demonstration of MBMS mobile TV technology, delivering multiple channels over the air using UMTS networks.

— Mobile Station Modem (MSM) MSM7XXX-series chipsets, showcasing stunning 3D graphics and gaming capabilities.

— Position-location capabilities of gpsOne(R) assisted-GPS technology and gpsOneXTRA assistance technology, which expands the capabilities of standalone GPS.

— High-quality VoIP demonstration using HSPA technology, and running simultaneously with other leading data applications such as video sharing, video streaming and Web browsing.

— HSPA video streaming, Web browsing and video sharing.

— Commercial uiOne handsets and demonstrations of advanced uiOne capabilities.

— Brew gaming and BREW locate signature solutions.

— Dell, HP and Lenovo will demonstrate their latest HSDPA-embedded notebook computers in Qualcomm’s booth, all on the commercial Vodafone Spain HSDPA network.

— OQO in collaboration with Novatel Wireless, will conduct a technology demonstration of their Ultra Mobile PC (OQO model 02) with HSPA capability, incorporating the SM6280 chipset targetted for Europe and Asia.

February 12, 2007
Over 500 million mobile broadband users by 2010: Strategy Analytics

MUMBAI: New alternative technologies will contribute just six percent of the forecast 500 million mobile broadband users globally by 2010, according to research firm Strategy Analytics.

Despite all the hype surrounding alternative technologies like WiMAX, it is iterations of existing technologies which will dominate the mobile broadband arena in the short term, said the research firm.

Technologies such as mobile WiMAX and UMTS TDD will lead the alternative technology camp, but enhancements to existing technologies, including HSPA and EV-DO Revision A+ will comprise the bulk of the market and are where the money lies in the short-term, asserts an official release.

Strategy Analytics senior industry analyst Sara Harris said, “We’re not likely to see technologies like mobile WiMAX or indeed, anything else, really take off until the next decade. However, HSPA and EV-DO will be more than acceptable for most users, giving them the speed and flexibility they want to use their fixed Internet applications on the move.”

November 23, 2006
Nortel and Qualcomm claim industry’s fastest HSDPA data call

MUMBAI: Nortel and Qualcomm have successfully achieved the industry’s first 7.2 Mbps HSDPA mobile data calls. The tests achieved data downloads at speeds up to four times faster than most current fixed broadband connections, companies claimed in an official release.

According to the official communiqué, the companies completed the initial series of pre-commercial category 8 HSDPA data calls using test terminals based on Qualcomm’s Mobile Station Modem (MSM), MSM6280 solution and HSDPA network equipment from Nortel.

The calls covered frequencies in all commercially available UMTS spectrum currently used by mobile operators throughout the world. The 2100MHz spectrum is the basis for most European 3G networks and the 850MHz spectrum is now in use for new UMTS networks in North America, the Caribbean and Latin America. As spectrum at 900MHz is expanded for UMTS services, Nortel believes this can also become an important part of European HSDPA roll out.

“Nortel continues to be an industry leader in driving HSDPA technologies to faster, more cost-effective capabilities that will help power mobile communications to beyond 3G services such as high quality live TV and HD video on demand,” said Jean-Luc Jezouin, vice-president, GSM/UMTS product line management, Nortel. “Together with Qualcomm, Nortel is an industry pioneer in advancing the potential of HSDPA to help wireless operators maximize their existing UMTS infrastructures by offering new and faster services for subscribers.”

HSDPA is designed to boost network capacity for data transmissions up to four times and enables twice as many wireless users per cell site compared to current UMTS networks. By making more efficient use of existing network capabilities, HSDPA helps reduce operating costs while delivering a high quality end-user experience.

Nortel and Qualcomm will be demonstrating high-resolution video streaming enabled by HSDPA data calls at 7.2Mbps during CTIA Wireless 2006 in Las Vegas, 5 April to 7 April.

April 1, 2006
Sports television conference Sportel partners with Shanghai Media Group

MUMBAI: Shanghai Media Group will be the official partner of the sports television event Sportel Asia 2006 in Shanghai, China.

Sportel executive VP David Tomatis says, We are extremely proud to be associated with the Shanghai Media Group, one of the major media players in Asia and especially China and we are looking forward to working closely with them in promoting Sportel Asia 2006.

Sportel Asia 2006 will take place from 20 to 22 March at the Pudong Shangri-La Hotel in Shanghai, China. The event will feature top-level sports executives representing broadcasters, cable and satellite services, hardware/software and facilities providers, programme distributors, event organisers, satellite services, producers, sports marketing agents, sponsorship and investment groups, sports federations, new media and international press from around the world.

Sportel Asia 2006 will focus on new technologies and in particular the reception of TV sports programmes, highlights, sports news and updates on mobile receivers. Telecom operators, manufacturers and software providers are invited to present their new systems which make it possible to receive TV sequences on mobile handsets (UMTS, TNT, DVB-H, DMB, WiFi, WiMax).

SMG says that it is pleased to be joining efforts with Sportel towards developing the global sports television industry. Hosting Sportel Asia in Shanghai offers not only a platform for exchanges between Chinese and international sports television, but also a good opportunity for China to display its sports television to the world.

Cosmopolitan development has allowed the sports industry to blossom in Shanghai. Each year, Shanghai hosts nearly 100 sporting events at national and international level. Prestigious events such as the ATP Masters Cup, the International Sports Production Exhibition, the Formula One Grand Prix, the ITTF World Championship and the NBA China Game have served to boost the image of Shanghai as well as to nurture a first class sports city in Asia.

As the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games draws nearer, SMG says that it believes that China will become the focus of world sporting industries.

March 10, 2006