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February 19, 2009
Ericsson enables operators to secure new customers
During the GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, Ericsson has shown how to lower operators´ Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and enable them to go after new, profitable customers. One example is Ericsson Group-Radio, a solution for managed group communications over cellular networks, which attracted a lot of attention at the event.

February 19, 2009
Time to recognize where mobile broadband can take us
The next five years will be the most exciting in telecom industry history. Attending the GSMA Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, telecom industry expert Martin Garner says that, if they cooperate, governments and companies such as Ericsson can pull us out of the economic crisis.

February 19, 2009
Mobile entertainment on road to reality
A future rich in mobile entertainment, and the path to making it a reality, was the theme for a Mobile World Congress panel discussion attended by guests including actor and director Kevin Spacey and MySpace CEO and co-founder Chris DeWolfe.

 

February 19, 2009
Spreading the benefits message
A coordinated approach is required to make the internet both relevant and affordable for rural populations in emerging countries, ensuring they get its full benefits.

February 19, 2009
Driving HSPA take-up key to success
The case for mobile broadband flat rates is dictated by consumer expectations and supported by the speed and capacity of today’s HSPA networks.

February 18, 2009
Results of sustainability efforts being realized
The ambitions of Ericsson and the Earth Institute to help achieve the UN Millennium Development Goals are truly becoming a reality, according to Joanna Rubenstein of The Earth Institute, who is attending the GSMA Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain.

 

February 18, 2009
Green power ready for mobile
Solar and wind are viable options for green power today, although operators may be discouraged from investing in green solutions because of limited access to capital.

February 18, 2009
Telecom a key driver for economic recovery
Bankers, venture capitalists and operators have discussed the telecom industry’s potential to drive the world out of the current financial crisis during a panel discussion at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain.

February 18, 2009
How telecom could save the planet 
The year 2007 marked the first time in history that more than half the world’s population lived in cities. But megacities mean mega problems for our environment. The sustainable city may be an answer to this problem.

February 17, 2009
China and India –on the threshold of 3G
China and India, the two most populous countries in the world, are considered two of the most important emerging markets for telecommunications. However, both countries have yet to implement 3G services, while their neighbors have enjoyed the increased data rate that 3G brings.

February 17, 2009
Capacity must soar as economy declines
Service providers such as Ericsson should continue to focus on their core business – driving capacity – to maintain healthy competition and meet consumer demand, according to Declan Lonergan, Vice President of Consumer Research in Mobility at technology research and consulting firm Yankee Group.

February 17, 2009
People key in managed services deal
With Ericsson’s help through managed services, Mobile Broadband Network Limited (MBNL) aims to become the UK’s most widespread 3G network by 2010. An essential element for success is the smooth transition of staff.


February 17, 2009
Fastest mobile broadband from Telstra and Ericsson
Telstra, in cooperation with Ericsson, has launched the world’s fastest mobile broadband service, another evolution in the Australian operator’s Next G network – the world’s largest and fastest national mobile broadband network.

February 17, 2009
The new telecom management – a leap in efficiency
By taking a holistic view of tools, processes and organization, operators can transform their BSS/OSS into an integrated business tool for competitive differentiation and efficient operations. This transformation can also lead to increased cost efficiency.

February 16, 2009
Summit calls on governments to support mobile broadband
The global financial crisis will not stop, or even slow down, the development of technology. As the annual GSMA Mobile World Congress kicked off in Barcelona, Spain, on Monday, February 16, telecom-industry leaders called on governments to support the rollout of mobile broadband.

 

February 16, 2009
Social-media breakthrough for telecoms
The key for telecom operators seeking a stake in social media is the ability to knit their networks into a global web. This week in Barcelona, Ericsson unveils what could be the telecom answer to one of the industry’s most vexing issues.

February 16, 2009
Home multimedia - wherever you are
Ericsson unveils its Connected Home solution at the GSMA Mobile World Congress this week in Barcelona, showing how telecoms and consumer electronics can work together to enhance the multimedia experience.

February 12, 2009
RCS trial to feature at MWC
Ericsson, together with other telecom players, will be supporting Telefónica’s trial of advanced multimedia applications based on the Rich Communication Suite standard at the GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, February 16-19.

February 6, 2009
Ericsson nominated for two GSMA awards
The 2009 GSMA Global Mobile Awards are part of the upcoming Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain and Ericsson is nominated in two categories.