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Useful links to UMTS / IMT-2000 resources.
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Spain - Telecoms, IP Networks, Digital Media and Forecasts This report provides a comprehensive overview of trends and developments in Spain's telecommunications market. The report analyses the mobile, internet, broadband, digital TV and converging media sectors.
Subjects include:
Market and industry analyses, trends and developments;
Facts, figures and statistics;
Industry and regulatory issues;
Infrastructure;
Major Players, Revenues, Subscribers, ARPU, MoU;
Internet, VoIP, IPTV;
Mobile Voice and Data Markets;
Broadband (FttH, DSL, cable TV, wireless);
Convergence and Digital Media;
3G subscriber and mobile ARPU forecasts to 2015;
Broadband market forecasts for selective years to 2020.
Key developments:
Las Palmas completes initial stage of muni WiFi network; consortium develops FttH network in Extremadura; FttH lines breach 100,000; Mobile revenue falls 3.7% in Q2 2011; rise in number portability places pressure on operators; 4G licences in the 80MHz and 2.6GHz band raise ?1.65 billion; regulator proposes 80% cuts in MTRs to 2014; new government pressed to revitalise telecoms sector; Telefónica considers asset sales; telecom revenue falls 4% in Q2 2011; regulator agrees to 6.8% increase in LLU charges; Telefónica eyes Middle East market through deal with Etisalat, develops new organisational structure; new indirect access model to be introduced for 2012; Telefónica planning to invest US$14.6 billion in Brazil to 2014; revised wholesale broadband access regulations for 2012; Carlyle Group buys Telecable Asturias; regulator's market data to September 2011; operator data to Q3 2011.
Companies covered in this report include:
Movistar, Orange, ONO, Jazztel; Vodafone, Lebara, Lycamobile, Telefónica; Canal+, Prisa TV
Published By: Paul Budde Communication Pty Ltd
Date Published: Sep 2012 * * * * * * Worldwide Mobile Phone 2011-2015 Forecast Update: December 2011 This IDC Forecast Update presents the five-year forecast for mobile phone shipments (inclusive of smartphones) worldwide by device vendors. It is part of IDC's continuing research with respect to mobile devices. Findings in this document are based on information gathered from primary and secondary sources during the past three months. Published By: IDC
Date Published: Aug 2011 * * * * * *
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Universal mobile telephony system (UMTS) refers to the next
generation of cellular technology that is also being standardized by
European Telecommunications Standard Institute (ETSI).
Wideband code division multiple access (WCDMA) is the air
interface technology selected by ETSI and the major European and
Japanese mobile communications operators. This technology is
optimized to allow very high-speed multimedia services such as
full-motion video, Internet access, and videoconferencing.
Spectrum for UMTS WRC’92 identified the frequency bands
1885-2025 MHz and 2110-2200 MHz for future IMT-2000 systems, with
the bands 1980-2010 MHz and 2170-2200 MHz intended for the satellite
part of these future systems.
Circuit and Packet Domains Two types of networks
approaches are specified for UMTS - the R99 core network solution:
circuit and packet domains. Iu-cs is an UMTS interface for the
circuit domain, equivalent to the GSM "A" interface, Iu-ps
is an UMTS interface for packet domain, equivalent to the
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| UMTS Forum |
Members,
UMTS
Glossary, Events,
Downloads
/ Papers. |
| UMTS University |
Training and educational resources you need to stay on the cutting
edge of WCDMA 3G technology. |
| African Cellular |
UMTS
Technical Details - What UMTS Offers |
| UMTS World |
News and Information about 3G mobile networks
UMTS Frequently
Asked Questions
UMTS
Glossary |
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The UWCC (Universal Wireless Communications Consortium) is a
consortium of over 100 telecommunications carriers and vendors of
wireless products and services. The consortium is dedicated to support
TDMA, a digital wireless air interface complemented by the Wireless
Intelligent Network (ANSI-41). The UWCC is a limited liability company
formed in Washington State in 1996.
UWCC Board Members
Board members include Alcatel USA, Argentina TDMA Association,
AT&T Wireless Services, BellSouth Cellular Corp., Cellcom,
Celumovil, Compaq Computers Corporation, Ericsson Radio Systems,
HongKong Telecom CSL, Hughes Network Systems, Industar Digital PCS,
Lucent Technologies, Mobikom SDN BHD, Motorola, Movilnet, Nokia Mobile
Phones, Nortel Networks, Rogers Cantel, Southwestern Bell Mobile
Systems, Telecom New Zealand, VimpelCom.
EDGE is referred to as 136HS in the UWC standard. It has both a wide
area and an indoor component to provide data rates of 384 kbps and 2
Mbps respectively.
3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP)
IMT-2000 is the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU)
framework for third-generation standards. Technical specifications for
IMT-2000 members are being developed by the 3rd Generation
Partnership Project (3GPP), a global
co-operation between six Organisational Partners (ARIB,
CWTS, ETSI,
T1, TTA,
and TTC).
Organisational Partners
Market Representation Partners
A Market Representation Partner (MRP) is any organisation that has
been invited by the Organisational Partners to take part in 3GPP,
irrespective of geographical location, and who are able to bring
pertinent competencies including the ability to offer advice to 3GPP and
to bring a consensus view of market requirements falling within the 3GPP
scope.
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Where Does WAP fit in?
WAP brings Internet content and advanced services to digital cellular
phones and other wireless terminals. WAP is a global wireless protocol
specification that works across the following wireless network
technology types: GSM (900, 1800 & 1900MHz),
PDC, CDMA (IS-95 and/or IS-707), US-TDMA
(IS-136), iDEN (ESMR), DataTAC, Mobitex, CDPD, DECT, PHS, FLEX, and
ReFLEX. Applications using WAP are scaleable across a variety of
transport options and device types. A common standard offers potential
economies of scale, encouraging cellular phone and other device
manufacturers to invest in developing compatible products. With WAP,
cellular and other wireless network carriers and content providers are
able to develop new differentiated service offerings as a way to attract
new subscribers, while consumers benefit from more and varied choices in
mobile communications applications, advanced services and Internet
access.
WAPForum (1.0)
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