Subject: Mobile Next 16.99
From: "Ericsson News Editor" <contacts@era.ericsson.se> | Date: Fri, 17 Dec 1999 17:29:13 +0100
First WAP 1.1 system for TDMA operator Rogers Cantel
Canadian wireless operator Rogers Cantel will be conducting wireless application protocol (WAP) technology trials over their TDMA network, part of a new WAP 1.1 system that will enable the operator to offer its customers wireless Internet services over a PCS network.
"We view the emergence of new wireless Internet applications and WAP technology as a tremendously exciting opportunity for our customers," says Bob Berner, chief technology officer of Rogers Cantel Inc.
The WAP system is being delivered by Ericsson and is based on a JAMBALATM platform. The JAMBALA WAP Gateway is especially targeted to TDMA and cdmaOne operators globally, and works together with a range of WAP applications. Ericsson is the first supplier to provide a WAP 1.1 system to a TDMA operator.
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Rogers Cantel
Edging into Venezuela
Venezuelan operator Telecomunicaciones Movilnet C.A. has announced it will be introducing EDGE technology as part of the planned expansion of its TDMA network. With EDGE, Movilnet is setting the stage for third generation (3G) mobile services. Movilnet will be one of the first operators in South America to introduce a 3G network.
Under a US$200 million contract, Ericsson will be working with Movilnet to expand the network.
"Applications development is racing ahead and will be able to satisfy these demands, so operators must also understand these demands and be ready to satisfy their customers in a timely fashion," says Guillermo Olaizola, president of Movilnet.
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Movilnet (Spanish)
GPRS to be integrated into Vodafone Airtouch GSM networks
Beginning in January 2000, Vodafone Airtouch field trial customers in Greece, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom will have access to high-speed data and enhanced Internet capabilities through current GSM mobile networks. The new services will be made possible via general packet radio service (GPRS), which will be supplied by Ericsson. Commercial introduction of the service is expected next fall.
"GPRS is very much a wireless Internet building block which will support a wide range of information services and applications, including our Vodafone Interactive services, e-commerce, wireless office and lifestyle services at much faster rates than currently available," says Peter Bamford, chief executive of Vodafone U.K.
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Vodafone U.K.
Microsoft and Ericsson to partner in wireless Internet development
Microsoft and Ericsson have announced a partnership between the two companies to develop and market wireless Internet solutions. The agreement includes the formation of a joint company to market and deliver e-mail solutions using Microsoft Windows NT server and exchange platforms for network operators. Ericsson will own the majority share of the new company.
The agreement also includes Ericsson?s providing its wireless application protocol (WAP) stack to Microsoft. Ericsson will also adopt Microsoft Mobile Explorer for feature phones.
Microsoft and Ericsson also agreed to collaborate in their support of developing open industry standards, including Universal Plug and Play (UPnP), WAP and Bluetooth. Such standards will help ensure that next-generation wireless solutions work more seamlessly with local area networks and other electronics products.
?Mobile Internet access and services are crucial for realizing Microsoft?s vision of empowering knowledge workers and consumers through software any time, anywhere and on any device,? says Steve Ballmer, president, Microsoft.
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Press release
Mobile Next back in January
This is the last issue of Mobile Next for 1999. We will resume publication on January 13. Until then, happy holidays!
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÷ Copyright 1999 Ericsson
Mobile Next is an Ericsson publication produced in cooperation with Appelberg Publishing Agency, Stockholm, Sweden.
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