UPDATE 1-Thai AIS Q1 beats market; new 3G regime in prospect

May 4, 2012 | 3G

* Q1 net profit 8.9 bln baht vs forecast 8.1 bln * Expects continued growth in mobile data, 3G service * Q1 service revenue up 12 pct, 2012 target 5-6 pct * Shares outperform ahead of upcoming 3G auction … (read on…) Related items UPDATE 3-Africa to weigh on Bharti Airtel’s earnings near term...

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Sierra Wireless Expands Options For 3G In M2M With New AirPrime Q2698 Embedded Module

May 4, 2012 | GSM

Sierra Wireless recently announced a new and important addition to its AirPrime Q Series of embedded wireless modules. The AirPrime Q2698 adds support for 3G HSPA+ on five frequency bands to the popular AirPrime Q Series, along with support for 2G GSM/GPRS/EDGE on four frequency bands, making it compatible with networks worldwide and therefore...

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Xact Technology Unveils TuFF Trax

May 3, 2012 | GSM

NEW YORK, May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Xact Technology, LLC , a solutions provider for the GPS tracking, LBS, and M2M industries, announced today the launch of the latest addition to its OpenM2M family … (read on….) Related items Global Mobile Communications Industry BABC Cell Phone Accessories Now Offers Online Store For Its Customers...

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Googling at Google's Growth in Asia

May 3, 2012 | INTERNET

Googling at Google's Growth in Asia (here is the story…) Related items Google building third Asia data centre Google takes on Asia VIDEO: Google sees growth across Asia Google, an underdog in Asia, lays plans for Taiwan data center Internet keeps government honest: Google chief

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EU and Japan to Make the Internet Safer for Children

May 3, 2012 | INTERNET

Europe and Japan are to work together to make the Internet safer for kids. (here is the story…) Related items Research and Markets: Japan – Major Operators – Overview and Statistics Google building third Asia data centre Japan's eAccess to build LTE network It’s Time To Recognize Japan’s Past Two Decades As An Outstanding...

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4G Samsung Galaxy S III to hit U.S. this summer

May 3, 2012 | NEWS

Though the company did not spill an exact date or carrier, Samsung says it will bring LTE and HSPA+ versions of its new Galaxy S III smartphone to the United States. (more…) Related items New Markets for AT&T 4G Verizon 4G in Kansas City next month NEWS: Samsung Galaxy Z, leaked! Apple, U.K. regulator...

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Ericsson's Annual General Meeting 2012

May 3, 2012 | GSM

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN– -Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson's Annual General Meeting was held on May3, 2012 in Stockholm.DividendThe proposed dividend of SEK 2.50 per share was adopted. The record day fordividend … (more here….) Related items Applesauce: All Thing Apple China Unicom Lags Est, Ups Y/Y – Analyst Blog China Unicom Files 2011 Annual Report With the...

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MetTel Launches Mobile Integration Services, First Phase of Aggressive Mobile Solutions Strategy for Enterprise

May 3, 2012 | VOIP

NEW YORK, May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — In a move that signals plans to lead the market with business mobility solutions, Metropolitan Telecommunications (MetTel) today announced the addition of MetTel Mobile … (get the story…) Related items CounterPath Awarded Patent Enabling Business Users to Access Enterprise Telephony Features on their Mobile Devices Jeron Teams...

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Keynote Systems to Present at Three Investor Conferences in May

May 3, 2012 | VOIP

Keynote® Systems , the global leader in Internet and mobile cloud testing & monitoring, intends to participate in the following investor conferences in May. Prese (get the story…) Related items PrimeTel Selects Sonus for New VoIP Platform Keynote Systems to Announce Fiscal Second Quarter 2012 Financial Results on May 1st Keynote Elects Anthony Sun...

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Dubai visit visa for a family member, Emirates ID Typing Centers, Driving license in Dubai

May 3, 2012 | GSM

Visit visas for immediate family members can be obtained by residents (called sponsors), whose monthly salary is not less than AED 4000 or AED 3000 + accommodation. (read the story…) Related items Wireless Analytics LLC Joins TEMIA, The Telecom Expense Management Industry Association Meet the new iPhone 4S Idea added maximum subscribers due to...

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Gilat wins follow-on South East Asian deal

May 3, 2012 | GSM

Gilat has been selected by a Tier-1 Mobile Network Operator (MNO) in South East Asia to provide its SkyEdge II network for GSM and 3G cellular backhaul. (read the story…) Related items Gilat Provides Bandwidth Efficient Cellular Backhaul Solution For Tier 1 Mobile Network Operator LoopUp and CSL Partner in Hong Kong Leap and...

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Qiao Xing Mobile Communication Co., Ltd. Announces Resignation of Chief Financial Officer

May 3, 2012 | GSM

BEIJING, May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ – Qiao Xing Mobile Communication Co., Ltd. ("QXM" or the "Company") (QXM), a domestic manufacturer of mobile handsets in China, today announced … (read the story…) Related items Qiao Xing Mobile Communication Co., Ltd. Receives NYSE Notification Regarding Continued Listing Standards Qiao Xing Mobile Communication Co., Ltd. Not Involved With...

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Gilat Provides Bandwidth Efficient Cellular Backhaul Solution For Tier 1 Mobile Network Operator

May 3, 2012 | GSM

File image. Gilat Satellite Networks has been selected by a Tier-1 Mobile Network Operator (MNO) in South East Asia to provide a SkyEdge II network for GSM and 3G cellular backhaul. (read the story…) Related items Gilat wins follow-on South East Asian deal Gilat Selected to Provide Bandwidth Efficient Cellular Backhaul Solution for Tier...

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PrepaYd Wireless Launches 4G Coverage Featuring Unlimited Everything 4G at $60 a Month Fueled by Dealer Distribution …

May 3, 2012 | NEWS

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — PrepaYd Wireless, a wholly owned subsidiary of PrepaYd, Inc. (PPDC.PK), announced today that it has launched its new "Y Plans" No Contract … (more…) Related items Telecom Weekly News Wrap May 5, 2012 4G Samsung Galaxy S III to hit U.S. this summer T-Mobile's quiet silver...

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T-Mobile's quiet silver lining: Monthly 4G prepaid

May 3, 2012 | NEWS

T-Mobile believes it has a lot of momentum built up in prepaid, and is planning more marketing and affordable phones in the coming months. (more…) Related items T-Mobile Prism 3G set debut in early May Sprint is Biggest Loser in Nationwide 3G/4G Speed Test T-Mobile ramping up 4G LTE in the U.K....

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Tata DoCoMo network problems: Simple or silly?

May 3, 2012 | GSM

BANGALORE, INDIA: Ranbir Kapoor 'the restaurateur' serves as a caricature of several telecom service providers offering services across the country, in the latest series of promotional campaigns by Tata DoCoMo. (more here….) Related items ALLO.COM VOIP Hardware Chooses Octasic's Vocallo MGW 70 mn telecom subscribers still on sticky wicket Tata DOCOMO unveils ‘Video ringtone’...

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Cell phone calls put suspects at women's Hamtramck abduction, Detroit burial

May 3, 2012 | GSM

Cell phone calls from two men charged with the murder of friends Ashley Conaway and Abreeya Brown pinged on towers near both the site of the women's kidnapping and the area where their bodies were eventually found, an expert witness testified Wednesday. (more here….) Related items Idea added maximum subscribers due to MNP till...

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Verizon Wireless is Bringing the Power of Its 4G LTE Network to Benton Harbor and St. Joseph, Michigan

May 3, 2012 | NEWS

ST. JOSEPH, Mich., May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Verizon Wireless today announced it is bringing the nation's largest 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network to more of southwest Michigan, including Benton … (more…) Related items 4G Smartphones, Modems and Hotspots Arrive on the Expanded Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Network in Los Angeles and San...

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