Motorola has introduced the MOTO Q 8, the GSM version of the original CDMA-based MOTO Q, as well as the flagship, quad-band 3G QWERTY, the MOTO Q 9h, in India. The MOTO Q 9h, based on the Windows Mobile 6 operating system, features a dual-processor HSDPA/UMTS engine, enabling downloads at up to 3.6Mbps. Moto Q 8 is a quad band GPRS/EDGE1 QWERTY device that is also based on Windows Mobile 6 operating system.”

Motorola is expanding its range in the enterprise segment in India with the launch of  MOTO Q 8 and MOTO Q 9h’” said Lloyd Mathias, Director Marketing, India & South West Asia for Motorola Mobile Devices. “The MOTO Q 9h was developed as a multi-purpose communication device that is easy to use and doesn’t compromise on experiences. This smartphone offers state-of-the art voice quality technology, messaging, and speed, processing power, keyboard and display packaged within a sleek design for the modern consumer.

A complete productivity and entertainment-on-the-go device.” Both MOTO Q 8 and MOTO Q9h are preloaded with Documents To Go application which enables user to create, edit and view Word documents, Excel spreadsheets and Powerpoint slides and view PDF files.

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., has launched its first open market phone - Samsung MAX in the CDMA segment. The slider is launched through the company’s own distribution network and aiming at the growing CDMA market, will be available to both Tata Indicom and Reliance Mobile subscribers. Hyundai Kim, Vice President and Head - CDMA Division, Samsung Telecommunications India Pvt. Ltd., said, “We expect to fuel the growth of the Indian CDMA industry through the launch Samsung Max in the open market.

Fully feature loaded Samsung Max is launched to serve the Multimedia needs of the CDMA consumer. The availability of CDMA phones in the open market will provide Indian consumers freedom to choose network operator’s of their choice”. Samsung maintains that the Samsung Max is a complete multimedia phone localized to suit Indian needs.

Cellcast plc announced that its subsidiary, SUMO.tv, UK’s video sharing community, has extended its overseas network by signing important new mobile distribution agreements with Mobibase in France and Tapuz Mobile in Israel on the Orange networks in those countries. Orange is one of the world’s leading telecommunications operators with more than 100 million customers on five continents. The mobile distribution agreement with Mobibase in France means that SUMO.tv is now part of the One TV bouquet of Mobile channels on the Orange Gallery. Orange has over 3.5 million high-speed users (3G, 3G+ and EDGE) and the agreement with Mobibase is a significant opportunity for SUMO.tv to grow its community of European users.

In Israel, SUMO.tv will be available via the Orange Network portal through an exclusive agreement for mobile distribution with Tapuz Mobile. Since its establishment in 2001, TAPUZ MOBILE has gained vast experience in development, deployment, production and adaptation of mobile content specific for 3G, GSM, CDMA and TDMA cellular networks. Discussions are progressing on further mobile distribution deals in a number of markets including Australia, Malaysia and South Africa, where SUMO.tv participated in a three-month DVB-H Mobile TV trial in partnership with MTN. SUMO.tv is the world’s first media network to seamlessly integrate user-generated content (UGC) into television programming, internet and mobile services, using its proprietary technical services architecture.

InterDigital announced that the English High Court issued a judgment finding that European Patent (UK) 0,515,610 (the ‘610 patent), owned by InterDigital Technology Corporation, is essential to the 3G UMTS WCDMA European standard promulgated by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) and that this patented invention is infringed by carrying out the method described in the standard. The ‘610 patent relates to open loop power control, a fundamental aspect of 3G technology.

Foreign counterparts having identical or similar claim language to the ‘610 patent have been issued in many parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, and Sweden. The judicial determination of essentiality is in addition to Nokia’s withdrawal of its challenge to the essentiality of another patent, European Patent (UK) 0,515,675 relating to pilot codes, effectively conceding that that patent is essential as well.“We are pleased to receive a ruling that the ‘610 patent is essential to the UMTS WCDMA standard,” commented Lawrence F. Shay, Chief Legal Officer for InterDigital.

“Indeed, we believe this is the first ruling by a court of law finding any patent to be essential to the 3G standard. While we believe our patent portfolio includes a number of patents and patent applications that are or may become essential to the UMTS WCDMA standard, having a Court confirm our position on the ‘610 patent after a long and thorough litigation, and coupled with Nokia’s withdrawal of its challenge against another of our patents, provides added strength to our licensing program.”In bringing the action in July 2005, Nokia sought a declaration that 31 of InterDigital’s UMTS patents registered in the UK are not essential to the standard.

Generally, under the ETSI rules, a patent is essential to a standard if the patent cannot be avoided in producing a product compliant with the applicable standard. In addition, the ETSI rules provide that a patent is essential if it claims an invention that is among a limited set of solutions that the manufacturer can choose from in producing a product compliant with the standard, and all such solutions are patented.

KDDI, Japan’s second largest wireless network operator, has surpassed its initial projections by signing 334,000 third generation (3G) subscribers in the first 30 days in which the company has offered 3G voice and data services. KDDI launched its Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) 2000 1X voice and data services on April 1 on its all Motorola supplied wireless radio access network. CDMA2000 1X technology nearly doubles the voice capacity on the network and is capable of transmitting data at a peak rate of up to 153 kilobits per second.

KDDI has been offering its customers nationwide packet data mobile services since Jan. 7, 2000, when it launched IS-95B high-speed packet data on Motorola’s infrastructure. Motorola’s CDMA2000 1X architecture builds upon existing 2G or 2.5G networks by adding packet based network elements. For KDDI’s network, these network elements include the access node from Cisco Systems, Inc. that enables the radio access network to be Internet protocol capable. Reusing the 2G and 2.5G equipment within the 1X architecture can help protect the operator’s current investments and can reduce both its capital and operating expenditures. Motorola currently has CDMA2000 1X contracts with 12 network operators worldwide. 

Nokia brings new mobile technologies to life at CTIA Wireless 2002 Eleven new products feature innovations such as color displays, Java(TM), GPRS, CDMA2000 1X, Bluetooth, MMS and XHTML ORLANDO, FLA - Kicking off day one of the Cellular Telephone and Internet Association (CTIA) Wireless 2002 show, Nokia showcased 11 new products incorporating the latest wireless technologies.

Included were two dual-band GSM/GPRS 850/1900MHz handsets, two CDMA2000 1X phones, a combination GPRS/802.11b wireless LAN PC card and a new machine-to-machine (M2M) terminal and gateway. Two handsets being shown for the first time in the Americas are a pair of tri-band GSM/GPRS products that will be offered in GSM markets globally, which launched during last week’s CeBIT fair in

Germany. Two new fashion category phones, the CDMA Nokia 8270 phone and the TDMA Nokia 8265 phone will be shown to the general public for the first time along with the world’s first GAIT compliant handset, the Nokia 6340 phone. Integrated within this diverse new product line are a number of new wireless technologies including Java, Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) and next generation XHTML browsers.

Evolution to new GSM networks supporting the transition of operators in the

Americas to GSM/GPRS networks on both the cellular (850MHz) and PCS (1900MHz) networks, Nokia spotlights a pair of new dual-band GSM/GPRS handsets designed to facilitate this network evolution. The ‘expression’ category Nokia 3590 phone combines innovative customization options with an XHTML over GPRS wireless Internet browser, while the ‘classic’ category Nokia 6590 phone, also with an XHTML browser, integrates a number of features for the connected businessperson. Introduction of CDMA2000 1X handsets A new line of Nokia-designed CDMA2000 1X chipset-based handsets are being showcased to demonstrate Nokia’s commitment to CDMA operators transitioning their networks toward the next generation.

The Nokia 6370 and Nokia 6385 phones are CDMA2000 1X handsets with a full suite of business-focused applications, including an extensive calendar, phonebook and to do list as well as a wireless Internet browser. The Nokia 3585 phone is designed for the self-expressive mobile user with new cover designs, and the ability to personalize content with downloadable Java applications. Tri-band phones with a global focus Two new tri-band (GSM 900/1800/1900MHz) GPRS handsets unveiled at the CeBIT show last week will be marketed and operated in the

Americas and around the world by using the global reach of GSM networks. The business-minded Nokia 6310i phone features a high-speed GPRS data connection for the global business traveler, while the fashionable Nokia 7210 phone boasts a vibrant color screen to complement is unique design and palette of new changeable Xpress-on covers. 

Designed for customers who want to have the latest features like e-mail capability with support for attachments, a 1.3 megapixel camera with video recorder and a music player, but also appreciate a classic design, Nokia today announced the new Nokia 6263 phone, now available nationwide from T-Mobile USA, Inc. The Nokia 6263 features a fold-style design, a 2.2″ 16 million color QVGA primary display, large exterior mounted music keys for easy access to saved music tracks, and the ability to hold over 350 songs with its included 512MB memory card, or up to 3000 with an optional 4GB card. “Many customers are looking to own a device that offers the latest conveniences, and want all of those features in a stylish - but classically-styled - phone.

The Nokia 6263 is designed expressly for those people,” said Frank Vium, vice president of sales for Nokia. “We are excited to be working with T-Mobile to bring this compelling blend of fun and function to customers across the country.”For the productivity-minded owner, the Nokia 6263 includes e-mail capability with support for attachments, a powerful XHTML browser, support for Java(TM) and Flash Lite content, and can easily be synchronized to a desktop by using Nokia’s PC Suite software, which can be downloaded for free.

The Nokia 6263 includes a large slate of features designed to enhance a mobile lifestyle. A 1.3 megapixel camera with video recorder makes it easy to capture special moments. The Bluetooth® wireless technology makes it possible to connect the Nokia 6263 to a wide variety of mobile enhancements like stereo wireless headsets and speakers, computers and even new vehicles with Bluetooth hands-free technology. The standard high capacity battery can easily allow Nokia 6263 owners to stay in touch with their friends, family and business associates with up to 3 1/3 hours of talk time, or over 11 days of standby time.

Ericsson announced that its U360 mobile platform has been selected by Taiwanese mobile device manufacturer ASUSTeK Computer for its recently launched T500 PC card. Ericsson’s U360 platform is an EDGE/WCDMA/HSPA platform with quad-band EDGE as well as triple-band HSPA capabilities on the downlink. It represents one of the smallest, yet most powerful and stable commercially available multimedia platforms. Ericsson’s U360 solution also offers high levels of silicon integration and low power consumption, providing greater cost-effectiveness. The T500 PC card provides users with high-speed mobile broadband and offers special phone communication functions for the desktop or notebook.HC Hung, President of Digital Mobile at ASUSTeK, says: “Ericsson’s U360 platform offers high performance in a small, stable and cost-effective package. It’s an essential ingredient in the creation of our cutting-edge PC card and will ensure we can offer a first-rate experience for end users.”Robert Puskaric, Head of Ericsson Mobile Platforms, says: “We are proud to continue our longstanding relationship with ASUSTeK and support them with the launch of their T500 PC card. The move is a significant milestone and reflects Ericsson’s expertise in offering strong platforms that generate cost-competitive and feature-rich mobile solutions.”

- Siemens unveils the U10 - its first UMTS colour-screen mobile phone operating both in W-CDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access) networks and in GSM/GPRS 900/1800 and 1900 MHz frequency bands - in New York.Siemens mobile will distribute U10 3G handsets, a first result of the technical collaboration with Motorola, to selected operators to help build up UMTS networks and services.

One of the first manufacturers to offer 3G handsets to UMTS carriers, the Germany-headquartered company has also created a dedicated 3G service and customer support team to assist their customers to drive next generation telecomms development.The U10 is a mobile multimedia powerhouse. It has an integrated camera which rotates 180� and captures video with sound and still images. With its Multi Media Messaging and Email capabilities sending and receiving images, video clips, and melodies happens fast and easily.

With high speed Internet access via WAP 2.0 it allows data streaming at up to 384kbs and offers the download of additional applications based on JavaTM Wireless Technology as well as connectivity to peripheral devices such as laptop computers through Bluetooth, USB or infrared.The U10 supports video streaming with file formats such as MPEG-4 and music files like MP3 and AAC (Advanced Audio Coding). It has 2MB worth of memory expandable with a MultiMediaCardTM.

Siemens mobile aims to use the 3G network trials as a platform to test its first 3G consumer product. The European number two mobile manufacturer will first use the U10 for selected customers and formed a new 3G customer support department to support those clients and assess their feedback of the phone�s capabilities. Recording, watching and sending video for instance, as well as testing video download speeds will not only reveal the performance of UMTS features, but also help both network operators and Siemens mobile to assess consumer expectations to ensure the 3G promise matches its delivery.

Ericsson and AT&T Wireless completed the first WCDMA/UMTS call in a live network environment in the Americas. With initial packet data speeds up to 384 kbps, the call demonstrates true 3G capabilities, which include quick downloads of such bandwidth-demanding applications as E-mail with attachments and streaming audio and video.The joint effort is part of a trial of the first 1900 MHz UMTS/WCDMA system in the Americas, which will have more than 100 cell sites in the Dallas area by the end of the year.

Ericsson is providing the complete WCDMA/UMTS network — the core network, the radio access network and mobile terminals. The small-sized Sony Ericsson test units used are based on technology developed by Ericsson Mobile Platforms.“We will continue moving forward in our quest to provide customers with the most advanced wireless services in the world,” said Rod Nelson, chief technology officer for AT&T Wireless. “There is a tremendous level of support by vendors, carriers and developers in bringing true 3G service to the United States.”“It’s really exciting to take what we’ve learned from our laboratory trials and apply those lessons to a live network environment,” said Angel Ruiz, president and chief executive officer, Ericsson Inc. “In other parts of the world, we’ve seen live tests before in the 2 GHz band.

But this is a landmark in the development of UMTS/WCDMA in the 1900 MHz frequencies and its progress in the Americas.”