It's almost impossible to look at a telecoms magazine or web site these days without reading about IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem). Is it just the latest fashionable ingredient for the ever-expanding pot of 'acronym soup', or is it something more substantial and longer-lasting?
Whether on trains, at airports or in taxis, mobile workers need to have secure and unhindered access to their home-office inboxes and electronic calendars. Enter Ericsson Mobile Organizer; the tool that keeps today's business travelers working while on the move.
Content providers now have an easy, cost efficient and assured way to reach consumers in multiple markets – Ericsson's Internet Payment eXchange.
Lost your smartphone or PDA? Concerned that the important and confidential business information on it will fall into the wrong hands? Fear not. Ericsson's Mobile Device Management tool allows you to remotely erase all the data and then easily restore it on a replacement handset.
A young demographic, the introduction of EDGE and privatization of the fixed network. This combination is setting the stage for great changes in Turkish telephony.
Communication is about reaching out – that's as true tomorrow as it is today. And as messaging is used increasingly more to make contact, we are letting our fingers do more of the talking.
Once visitors lay their eyes on the harsh beauty of Svalbard, north of mainland Norway, they can’t help but want to send home pictures and video clips of the extraordinary natural landscape. Now they can, thanks to a newly installed UMTS network.
A phone wants to communicate and viruses want to be communicated, a situation ripe for viruses to spread. Mobile phones are more vulnerable than PCs because a computer typically has a single entry port, whereas a phone has many: GSM, GPRS, Bluetooth, IR and so on. But the industry has been alerted to the problem and is coming up with counter measures.
Interest is growing for mobile services that allow you to talk and share interactive images, videos or games at the same time. Mobile phones come with more features than ever, but until now you could only use them one at a time. Combining services opens up new ways to communicate and holds the promise of conquering new markets.
Despite having an area the size of Hawaii's main island, Lebanon has always enjoyed a prominent position in the Middle East. Telecom development and mobile network upgrades are helping to restore its role as a commercial hub.
Over-the-air downloading of songs and music videos is growing in popularity, while the handsets that play and store these files are becoming more sophisticated. In addition, operators are starting to offer services that allow users to copy and share music without breaking the law.
Interactivity will be a driving force behind mobile TV and a significant revenue generator for broadcasters and operators. Analysts predict there will be 250 million mobile video customers by 2010, and broadcasters and operators are preparing for them.
When The Cloud wanted to roll out Europe's largest Wi-Fi network, it chose Ericsson's wireless LAN base stations. It got more than just access points; it got a telecom-grade network that redefines hotspots and hotspot profitability.
Japanese operators have achieved unparalleled penetration of non-voice services by taking an evolutionary approach to their introduction. Mobile data is now so popular in Japan that operators there are already looking to embrace High-Speed Download Packet Access (HSDPA) technology.
Becoming a broadband provider will not reduce mobile operators to a bit-pipe role. On the contrary, they have a unique potential to bundle and combine services in an unprecedented way. It is time for operators to explore what this implies, as 3G mobile systems will combine mobility and universal availability with the bit rates computer users have come to expect.
We see intense interest in the market for High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) offering the means to make mobile broadband a reality. But operators must not forget transmission when preparing for HSDPA.
3G is quickly becoming a reality for Hungarians. Using EDGE as the stepping-stone, the Hungarian market has been energized by intense competition, not only in terms of low prices but also through the introduction of new services.
As the development curve for TV advertising levels off, Finland's biggest TV channel has found a new revenue source in mobile services. Premium SMS-based mobile TV shows, such as chat, dating and gaming, bring in EUR 10 million per year. The attraction lies very much in getting yourself on television.
3G services require powerful networks to ensure best use of bandwidth and radio resources. Let's look at why power is so important – and how to use it smartly.
As voters in the UK prepared to head for the polls on May 5 to elect a new government, they found a new way to keep themselves abreast of the fast-changing political scene.
Russia looks set to remain one of the world's fastest growing markets for mobile telephony until 2006. While voice is still by far the main revenue driver, operators are starting to introduce high-speed networks in a bid to open up the country's data sector too.
Russia looks set to remain one of the world's fastest growing markets for mobile telephony until 2006. While voice is still by far the main revenue driver, operators are starting to introduce high-speed networks in a bid to open up the country's data sector too.
The time has come for Ericsson and its IMS concept – the first fixed-line client has been officially announced.
Broadband is no longer just about internet access; it is the road for a host of services. But to access the road and make money high performance connections based on IP ethernet are needed, a field in which Ericsson has emerged to market leadership.
Ericsson Expander is a package of enhanced network components that allows mobile operators to extend coverage with a minimum of base stations. This cost-effective solution has been chosen by operators in both Ethiopia and Colombia, where rural dwellers will now be able to enjoy the benefits of mobile communication.
Continued strong growth in mobile traffic requires new solutions for cost-efficient network expansion. Ericsson’s Capacity Growth offering lets operators release more capacity to profitably cater for higher usage and target even low-spending users.
Wireline operators are getting a chance to strike back in North America after years of losing subscribers to cable operators and their wireless counterparts. By enabling advanced services on any network – wireline or wireless – IMS makes the comeback possible.
Interactive mobile TV is set to change the TV viewing experience and be a boon for broadcasters and operators. Both are exploring the possibilities of direct consumer participation in programs and, with 250 million mobile video customers expected by 2010, the potential for programming and revenue generation is huge.
Poor network reliability means missed revenue because of dropped calls and lower customer loyalty. What makes the in-service performance of some networks consistently higher?
When the philosopher Descartes stated "I think, therefore I am" in the 17th century, he surely could not have seen how South Koreans would add their own twist some 350 years later.
In a landmark deal, Ericsson has been chosen to supply WCDMA technology and services for the US Department of Defense's next-generation global communication system. This is the first time commercial 3G mobile equipment has been selected for a defense contract.
A number of services that allow consumers either to stream or download radio shows have been launched in the past six months. This trend comes alongside a growing recognition that interactivity and personalization features are key elements of a successful mobile music offering.
Brazil is an exciting place to be if you love music and color, and today it is also an exciting place for mobile operators. Vivo has been the market leader in this burgeoning market for some time and aims to keep it that way. Recently, the operator chose Ericsson to manage its field operations encompassing almost 2000 sites so it could focus on getting an even bigger piece of Brazil’s mobile market pie.
By offering High-Definition TV and on-demand TV, traditional wireline operators are stepping up their efforts to win the battle of the emerging broadband supermarket.
The takeoff may have been longer than expected, but browsing the internet with a mobile is now definitely airborne. The number of WAP page impressions in the UK is now counted in the billions each month, UK trade organization Mobile Data Association (MDA) reports.
Ericsson's major win in BT's 21st Century Network project firmly establishes it as a leader in carrier-grade softswitch deployments, and hints at its ascension in the fixed-network space. This is the view of Ken Rehbehn, a senior analyst at Current Analysis.
Ericsson and 3 Scandinavia have given the first ever demonstration of Enhanced Uplink, also referred to as High Speed Enhanced Uplink (HSUPA), over a live WCDMA system. By showcasing e-mail, voice-over-IP and video conferencing at speeds of up to 1.5Mbps, the demonstration provided a foretaste of how an enhanced uplink will facilitate a new and richer multimedia experience.
In one of the most revolutionary telecommunications rollouts ever undertaken, BT is to build a UK-wide, IP-based network over the next five years. Dubbed the 21st Century Network project, it will radically transform the way in which services are delivered and accessed.
New models for cost-efficient network expansion and capacity growth are bringing the vision of "communication for all" closer to reality as low-spending and rural segments get mobile access.
Technology is an enabler rather than a focus for today's youth. To them mobiles are more about lifestyle than applications. To the industry this means some rethinking as competition to reach the youngest clients increases.
Text messaging is becoming a powerful tool for helping in emergencies. With the United Kingdom now having more mobile handsets than people, there should always be someone around to help when disaster strikes.
It was music to the ears of consumers, record companies and operators alike at the recent CommunicAsia, as Ericsson announced a partnership with Napster to offer the world's broadest digital-music-download service.
Making the triple play of video, data and voice services through an IP network a reality requires greater broadband width. ADSL2+ makes broadband pipes fatter and faster.
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