Mobilog

Saturday, July 23, 2005

China: All poised to launch 3G - unofficial. China's mobile telecommunication conditions are basically ready for the launch of third generation mobile technology (3G), and the Ministry of Information Industry (MII) will make a decision on 3G development this year. It is rumoured that conditions for China to develop 3G are basically ready as the country has developed a complete set of 3G products, including network, end-user products, chips and software. [Daily 3G News]
10:40:11 PM

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Stop bullshutting about i-mode take-up outside Japan!. There are sometimes annoying noise about i-mode difficult take upoutside Japan. However, almost all i-mode Content Provider admit that i-mode business is doing better than any other portal. And many non i-mode CP's look at i-mode business as the ideal model ! Why that? May be one of the reason is that some carriers I cant mention here (red, orange colors) have bad habits to count someone who has downloaded once upon the time a Ringtone as an "active user". Therefore, on the paper its easy for them to announce millions of so called "active users?". But real "active user" on i-mode means user that is loyal and generate revenues every month. On i-mode, when a user unsubscribe, we delete... [i-mode Business Strategy]
10:39:30 PM

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DoCoMo's i-mode all over the world!. Since 12th july its is possible to access Japanese i-mode portail from all over the world. I bought a N901iG 2 days ago in Tokyo. Back in Paris, I am testing it. Its impressive. Possible to browse i-mode, sent and receive email and SMS and ... if you are rich you can even try the visio conf ! I just did one yesterday PM just landing in Paris, with a friend in Roppongi (it was midnight there).. crazy experience ! If you want to acquire a N900iG, the price is 46.000 yen for the terminal. You also need a local person to sign your contract there. ICF can provide you local contact there f needed.... [i-mode Business Strategy]
10:37:47 PM

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Skype and VOIP on mobile "not killer app". Since Skype launched its palmtop client in April, more than 1.8-million people have downloaded the software worldwide. DoCoMo plans to ship an open Wi-Fi-enabled phone later this year, while Nokia unveiled a similar device, the 770 Internet Tablet, at the Linux World trade show in May. [i-mode Business Strategy]
10:37:36 PM

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Clayton Christensen: Linux to become the dominant operating system on handhelds. Clayton Christensen says that Linux is a disruptive technology with a modular architecture. Windows by contrast has an interdependent architecture. He predicted that we wouldnâo[dot accent]t see Linux taking root on desktops in enterprise networks but that it would become the dominant operating system on handheld computers. [i-mode Business Strategy]
10:37:25 PM

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Greater interest than ever in Japan's mobile ecosystem. With Vodafone now extracting valuable lessons from Japan, not to mention cutting-edge devices and 3G content, and DoCoMo and i-mode continuing to expand overseas, there is greater interest than ever before in Japan's mobile ecosystem. [i-mode Business Strategy]
10:37:13 PM

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USA: Mobile data market grows 80%, SMS makes impact. The value of the US mobile data market increased by around 80% during the year to March 2005, according to the June 2005 edition of Informa Telecoms & Media's World Cellular Data Metrics, as interoperability agreements finally helped SMS make a significant impact on the market, which has traditionally lagged behind Europe and Asia. [Daily 3G News]
10:36:55 PM

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China: Ericsson still confident China will opt for 3G rollout. Ericsson CEO said he is still confident China will opt for a 3G rather than 2G roll out despite delays in awarding licences. Speaking during a conference call following the release of second quarter results, Svanberg said 3G offers the more cost effective solution for Chinese operators, but added that either 2G or 3G would offer a good business proposition to Ericsson if it won a network construction order. [Daily 3G News]
10:36:12 PM

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