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October

Capturing changing phone use

Adding a camera has transformed the mobile phone into the ultimate personal communication device, changing media, society and relationships in the process.

The world's first mobile movie

Film in South Africa is taking a historic turn with the production and distribution of the coming movie SMS Sugar Man – the first to be filmed using mobile phone cameras and distributed over the mobile network.

IMS deployment takes center stage

Ericsson's experience in IMS is being called on at the Broadband World Forum for a panel discussion about IMS deployment and operator experiences.

Powerful paper from Ericsson Power Modules

A lot can be gained in migrating onboard power systems from analogue to digital control, Ericsson said in its presentation at the Digital Power Forum on September 21.

Broadband all the way

Broadband services to a screen of your choice - Ericsson's combined offering of mobile and fixed broadband is called Full Service Broadband and is a holistic solution built on users' needs and demands.

Ericsson removes barriers for broadband services

Imagine being part of a video call on your mobile phone as you travel home from work. You step into your house, turn on the TV and continue the session there without any interruption. Welcome to the world of Ericsson Full Service Broadband.

Broadband – the new mobile opportunity

3G with HSPA gives operators an opportunity to capitalize on one of the fastest growing services in telecommunications history.

Broadcasting to the mobile masses

As revenues from mobile TV increase, 3G operators will leverage their existing services and new technologies like MBMS to deliver to a mass market audience.

Transmission trial breaks all records

Ericsson has proven its position as a leading provider of long-distance optical transmission networks in a pioneering trial with T-Com, Deutsche Telecom's broadband/fixed-network division.

IPTV: time to prepare for the mass market

IPTV is now on the threshold of becoming a mass-market service. Standards, performance and scalability address the issues of cost and risk that have held the market back so far.

Broadband booming in China

Broadband usage in China is booming and the country is set to become the world's largest market by 2007. Ericsson's Full-Service Broadband portfolio enables operators to meet the country's increasing appetite for high-speed data services.

Multiple antennas raise the speed

Today's mobile networks will soon reach their upper limit, but by using multiple antennas, further development becomes possible. This antenna technology is also part of the 3G Long Term Evolution.

3G in India: balancing price and performance

Three generation services are coming to India. Reaching subscribers in all corners of the subcontinent will be operators continuing challenge.

Celebrating 50 years of mobility

From 40 kilograms to 40 grams. From voice alone to SMS, MMS and mobile broadband - the mobile telephone has come a long way in 50 years and Ericsson has played an important part.

Betting on Cambodia

Impoverished and with a weak infrastructure, Cambodia may not be the obvious choice for advanced wireless services. But after signing its first contract with a Cambodian operator in 2005, Ericsson is betting on the Southeast Asian nation.

Taiwan 3G on the move

The mobile phone has been a runaway success in Taiwan - it is the perfect communication tool for people who are always on the move. With the widespread launch of 3G, mobile data usage is also starting to gather pace.

Wireless answer to fixed broadband

Access to high-speed broadband services is no longer restricted to fixed broadband technologies. Ericsson's new Fixed Wireless Terminals for WCDMA/HSDPA networks offer a cost-efficient wireless alternative.

More homes cutting the cord

Are telephone cords heading the way of typewriters, into oblivion? A recent survey shows that nearly one in five homes in the European Union now rely solely on mobile phones. Both fixed and mobile operators must adjust their strategies to address this change.

MEF certifies OMS platforms

Ericsson has taken an important step toward Full Service Broadband by receiving Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) certifications for Marconi OMS 2430 and OMS 2450 carrier Ethernet platforms.

November

VDSL2 winner all round

Although Ericsson's EDA 1200 solution for VDSL2 was awarded best access technology at the Broadband World Forum 2006, operators are the true winners.

Watch it!

Integrated mobile technology has taken a timely step forward with the launch of a range of Bluetooth wireless technology-enabled watches.

Helping to hear clearer than ever

Ericsson's AMR (Adaptive Multi Rate) Wideband technology looks set to revolutionize mobile voice telephony after its first successful trial in a commercial network.

Long-Term Evolution looks forward

Long-Term Evolution (LTE) is the name for a mobile network currently under development that is in a class beyond what is available today. LTE test systems are already achieving speeds of 45Mbps.

One-millionth MINI-LINK delivered

Ericsson has just delivered its one-millionth microwave radio, MINI-LINK. To mark the occasion, a unique golden MINI-LINK was presented to Ukraine's largest mobile operator, Kyivstar.

Japan pushes mobile boundaries

Japan is already recognized as having the world's most innovative and advanced mobile market. Increased competition from new 3G entrants will speed its progress even more.

New TV show needs you

Television is set to become more interactive with TV stations in the US airing Play Us, a video-gaming docudrama with viewer interaction features.

Milking the cash cow (pdf)

There is great potential for mobile-voice growth despite markets becoming increasingly saturated and competitive. Learn how you can maximize your voice business.

The great indoors

Solutions for in-building coverage have historically been addressed on a site-by-site basis. With high-speed data becoming more and more mobile, operators now need to improve the overall network capacity of indoor scenarios.

3G thrives east of the Danube

From the Danube to the Urals, 3G is spreading like wildfire across Central and Eastern Europe.

Doing your own thing on the net (pdf)

Creating digital content in the form of text, images, photos and videos, consumers are fast becoming producers too, turning them into “prosumers.”

Glimpse the future of telecoms

Ian Pearson is employed as a futurologist for British operator BT, and he says 85 percent of his predictions are proved right.

December

The Asian Communications Boom

It is no coincidence that ITU Telecom World, one of the largest telecom industry events, landed in Hong Kong this year. The vast and diverse region of Asia has become the world’s most connected and a testing ground for advanced broadband and multimedia offerings.

HSPA speeds double in new release

Mobile-broadband enabler HSPA is about to take another big step forward, with data speeds more than doubling in next year's standardized release.

Efficient operations (video)

Warid Telecom on the advantages of using Ericsson for managed services.

ITU 3minutes (video)

Multimedia and Services work together to realize Full Service Broadband.

Ads on mobile TV (video)

Ericsson and Norwegian broadcaster NRK join forces to bring mobile TV advertisements to viewers.

Fixed and mobile hand in hand (video)

New architecture makes the best of both fixed and mobile.
(Ericsson's Peter Linder explains.)

Customer 'c's (video)

Hear one customer's take on connectivity, convenience, and cost-efficiency. Ericsson's own CEO then summarizes full service broadband.

Final day at ITU, December 2006 (video)

A wrapup of Ericsson activities and news from ITU in Hong Kong.

Mobile ads get personal

Customized mobile TV advertising ensures relevant content for viewers and opens the door to new revenue streams.

Hong Kong: Ultra-connected market craves more broadband services

With two-thirds of its households receiving broadband service and virtually all 7 million residents using wireless phones, Hong Kong offers a snapshot of the digital future.

GSM/3GSM conquers the Americas

GSM/3GSM has emerged as the clear front runner in the Americas, and is set to further consolidate its lead as 3G gains traction throughout the region.

Access for all

The benefits of participating in the information society mean people on lower incomes are becoming increasingly willing to invest in communications. 

Mobile TV breaks new ground

The second Mobile TV Screenings and Awards ceremony, held at the recent MIPCOM conference, showcased industry talent and creativity from around the globe, and a series of world firsts that have redefined the boundaries of mobile TV.

Putting employees in touch with each other

Companies have a perceived problem: should they give employees a mobile phone and risk that private calls are made at the company's expense? A report from Ericsson Consumer & Enterprise Lab indicates that greater access might actually increase productivity.

Predicting the future of broadband

The broadband market is evolving rapidly, and the world as we know it may not look the same in five or 10 years. Someone who has an overview of the situation is analyst Erik Keith, broadband specialist at Current Analysis.