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Universal Mobile Telephony System (UMTS) Resources

UMTS IMT-2000 IMT universal mobile telephony system service wireless mobile Useful links to UMTS / IMT-2000 resources.

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Articles
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Events
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Training
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Vendor Links
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Where Does WAP fit in?
How the Wireless Application Protocol fits in.
 
Who's-Who
A guide to some of the organisations involved.
 

Featured Research Reports

United Kingdom - Telecoms, IP Networks, Digital Media and Forecasts

This report covers the UK representing key and influential telecom markets. The report analyses trends and developments in telecommunications, mobile, Internet, broadband, digital TV and converging media including VoIP, VoD and IPTV developments. 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);
  • VoIP, IPTV, VoD, digital TV and DTTV
  • Convergence and digital media;
  • Teclecom market forecasts for selective years until 2014 and 2018.

Published By: Paul Budde Communication Pty Ltd
Date Published: Oct 2009

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Denmark - Telecoms, IP Networks, Digital Media and Forecasts

This report covers trends and developments in telecommunications, mobile, Internet, broadband, digital TV and converging media including VoIP and IPTV developments. Subjects include:
  • Market and industry analyses, trends and developments;
  • Facts, figures and statistics;
  • Industry and regulatory issues;
  • Infrastructure;
  • Major Players, Revenues, Subscribers, ARPU;
  • Internet, VoIP, IPTV;
  • Mobile Voice and Data Markets;
  • Broadband (FttH, DSL, cable, wireless);
  • Convergence and Digital Media;
  • Telecom market forecasts for selective years to 2018.

Published By: Paul Budde Communication Pty Ltd
Date Published: Oct 2009

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Overviews and Tutorials

  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 "Gb" interface in GPRS.

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


Who's-Who

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

Association of Radio Industries and Businesses (ARIB), Japan.
China Wireless Telecommunication Standard (CWTS)
The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI)
Committee T1, USA
The Telecommunications Technology Association (TTA), Korea
The Telecommunication Technology Committee (TTC), Japan

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.

GSA, the Global Mobile Suppliers Association
GSM Association
UMTS Forum
Universal Wireless Communications Consortium

 

 

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)


Vendor Links

Alcatel 3G Mobile Solutions based on EDGE and UMTS
Ericsson Universal Mobile Telecommunication System UMTS/WCDMA is a reality and commercially available now. Ericsson has been named as vendor in 37 out of 72 publicly announced WCDMA agreements announced to date and has a global market share of 40 percent. Through these contacts, Ericsson has shipped over 20,000 3G WCDMA base stations across the globe.
Exuberant Solutions Training in UMTS protocol stack development.
Hughes Network Systems Wireless network products
Lucent Wireless Networks
Motorola Wireless Solutions
Nortel Networks Wireless & Mobility Products   3G UMTS Network Solutions
Rogers Cantel Wireless Solutions.
Nokia Nokia Networks

 


 
Third generation Congress Exhibitions Conferences 3G

Coming Soon:


Europe

VI Mobile VAS Conference
19 Nov 2009
St. Petersburg, Russia

OMA Meeting
13 Dec 2009
Barcelona, Spain


Asia-Pacific

China Sourcing Fair
20 Nov 2009
Mumbai, India


Americas

Eogogics Web Classes
1 Nov 2009
Worldwide Webinar

Interop New York
16 Nov 2009
New York, NY


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