Users petition to 3: unlock the Motorola A920
Posted on 4-Oct-2003 22:53 News, 3G
The British 3G operator 3 released the Symbian UIQ based Motorola A920, but users are not happy that only signed applications can run on this device. Applications developed for the Sony Ericsson P800 (also Symbian UIQ) are not running on this new device. An on-line petition is now available for users to sign.
Three content doesn't make users happy
Posted on 2-Oct-2003 07:44 News, 3G
3 UK is touting the benefits of having their walled-garden content at high-speed - again. But some report it is not all that.
3G signals can cause nausea and headache
Posted on 1-Oct-2003 08:10 News, 3G
According to Reuters a study shows that there's this possibility of 3G signals can cause nausea and headache. But cognitive functions such as memory and response time can be boosted.
3 UK brings MTV to mobile video
Posted on 23-Sep-2003 21:39 News, 3G
The 3G operator 3 signed an agreement with the MTV channel to broadcast content on its UMTS network.
Is 3G here yet or are we stuck on 2.5G?
Posted on 19-Sep-2003 23:24 News, 3G
Great article on News Factor Network, about 3G concepts, how public perceive this and how carriers market this. Comments from Yankee Group ad Datacom Research authors.
O2 Germany to switch UMTS on for soft launch
Posted on 15-Sep-2003 19:32 News, 3G
The German mobile carrier O2 is set to turn on its 3G network on 17th November. First quarter 2004 is the earliest for a soft launch, with 1,000 test users.
3 decides to lock down Motorola A920 - only signed applications to run
Posted on 4-Sep-2003 20:35 News, 3G
In a surprising move 3 is doing what Orange did before with the SPV (Windows Mobile smartphone): only approved applications are allowed to run on the new Motorola A920 (Symbian based smartphone). Users have limited choice now.
Vodafone Japan to launch 3G and Vodafone Live! in October'03
Posted on 20-Aug-2003 19:47 News, 3G
After announcing Ericsson as their partner for the launch of 3G services in Greece, Vodafone announced the start of operations of Vodafone Live! in Japan from October 2003, on their 3G platform.
3 now opens concept 'store within store' in 60 Superdrug outlets across the UK
Posted on 8-Jul-2003 17:22 News, 3G
3, the UK's first video mobile network, has completed the first phase of its retail rollout. Over 2,000 stores nationwide now sell 3's video-mobiles, ranging from traditional mobile phone outlets to 'stores within stores' in Superdrug shops.
First Sony Ericsson 3G handset launched
Posted on 18-Feb-2003 07:28 News, 3G
Swedish-Japanese mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson launched its first 3G mobile phone on Monday and said it aims to return to profit this year by boosting market share as handset prices could fall more than 10 percent.
