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

Overviews and Tutorials
Introductory information.
 
Articles
Recent technical and marketing articles.
 
Forums
Soapboxes, discussion and mailing lists.
 
Training
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Vendor Links
Useful Manufacturer and vendor links.
 
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

Czech Republic - Mobile Market Insights, Overview and Statistics

Mobile penetration in the Czech Republic is among the highest in Central European nations and is high even by western European levels. With mobile voice markets saturated, the established operators, all owned by major Western European players, have focused on growing revenue by marketing mobile broadband and other value-added services such as mobile content and applications.

Mobile advertising has been identified as a future growth market opportunity for mobile operators due to changing media usage patterns, with Vodafone the most active in this area. Czech Republic - Mobile Market Insights, Overview and Statistics covers the mobile market of the Czech Republic, providing an overview of the network operators Vodafone, T-Mobile, Telefónica and MobilKom, as well as technological, market and regulatory developments. A range of market and company statistics provide an insight into the state of both the mobile voice and data markets, as well as the network players that operate in these markets.

Key developments:

MNOs promote m-payment services; T-Mobile launches DC-HSPA+ offering 42Mb/s; Telefónica and T-Mobile sign network sharing agreement; Vodafone upgrades network HSPA+; regulator closes analogue NMT network; Vodafone trials LTE; spectrum auction in 800MHz band delayed to later in 2013; mobile ARPU continues to fall; regulator suspends multi-frequency spectrum auction; MVNO market developing with new players in 2013; MTRs reduced for incumbent MNOs; regulator?s 2011 market data update; telco operating and financial data to Q1 2013; market developments to mid-2013.

Companies covered in this report include:

Telefónica, T-Mobile, Vodafone and MobilKom.

Published By: Paul Budde Communication Pty Ltd
Date Published: Jun 2013

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Italy - Mobile Market Insights, Statistics and Forecasts

Italy?s vibrant mobile market is supported by a large population receptive to new technologies. The popularity of multiple-SIM use has led to a mobile penetration rate far above the European average. The market is dominated by three operators, while a fourth, 3 Italia, has struggled to make a profit or significantly expand its customer base. All four providers operate 3G networks, while investments in network upgrades have provided rich opportunities for mobile data use among consumers. A trial SCDMA network launched in late 2008 has added to the mix, while the number of areas connected to LTE networks is expanding rapidly.

Italy - Mobile Market Insights, Statistics and Forecasts provides an analytic overview of Italy?s mobile market, including statistics, key regulatory issues and an assessment of mobile data services. It also profiles the major providers and the likely impact of emerging technologies on their strategies for coming years. ARPU and 3G forecasts are provided to 2015.

Key developments:

Regulator extends 3G licences to 2029 and GSM licences to 2027; Vodafone introduces Booster femtocell unit, TIM contracts NSN for 7,000 LTE base stations; mobile market value falls to an estimated ?17.4 billion in 2011; Hutchison fails in bid to merge H3 with TIM; TIM closes mobile TV service; 3 Italia signs seven-year managed services contract with Ericsson; TIM extends LTE to 30 locations; WiMAX operator Linkem trials LTE; Digi Mobil launches mobile services tailored to Romanians in Italy; regulator proposes lower MTRs to 2015; Vodafone launches LTE; spectrum auction opens up LTE sector and delivers ?3.945 billion for the government; MVNO customer base exceeds four million; regulator?s 2012 market data; telco operating and financial data to Q1 2013; market developments to mid-2013.

Companies covered in this report include:

3 Italia, TIM, Vodafone, Wind.

Published By: Paul Budde Communication Pty Ltd
Date Published: Nov 2013

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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

 


 

Research Reports

Hutchison 3G UK Limited - Strategy and SWOT Report
MarketLine, Apr 2013

United Kingdom - Mobile Data Market Insights - 3G, 4G and Forecasts
Paul Budde Communication Pty Ltd, Mar 2013

France - Mobile Data Market Insights - 3G, 4G and Forecasts
Paul Budde Communication Pty Ltd, Nov 2013

France - Mobile Data Market Insights - 3G, 4G and Forecasts
Paul Budde Communication Pty Ltd, Mar 2013

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