Telecom Asia articles from January 2007

Telecom Asia archives from January 2007

I've come to return my award.(award from Time Inc. )(internet usage)(Editorial)
January 1, 2007

TD-SCDMA declared ready for action.(FIRST MILE)
January 1, 2007

IDD unbothered by Skype--for now.(Internet Data Distribution)(Skype Technologies S.A.)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007

Microsoft talks Telco 2.0 with telecom portfolio.(NEWS ANALYSIS)
January 1, 2007

Enterprise apps market expanding 33% annually.(INSIGHT: ONE MONTH'S TELECOM RESEARCH)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007

Despite obstacles, IPTV to go mainstream by 2009.(INSIGHT: ONE MONTH'S TELECOM RESEARCH)(internet protocol television)(Report)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007

India emerging as top player in data-center market.(INSIGHT: ONE MONTH'S TELECOM RESEARCH)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007

DBS market to start hitting stride.(INSIGHT: ONE MONTH'S TELECOM RESEARCH)
January 1, 2007

3 aims for mass market.(NEWS ANALYSIS)
January 1, 2007

The government increases the equity proportion for foreign investors in domestic telecom companies to 49% from 33%, according to its commitment to WTO.(BEIJING)
January 1, 2007

Google and Baidu.com, its biggest rival in China, are exploring similar options to expand their online video services.(BEIJING)
January 1, 2007

The government tightens control over its online music and game industries.(BEIJING)
January 1, 2007

Huawei Technologies expects full-year contract sales to reach $11b by the end the year, representing 34% year-on-year growth.(SHENZHEN)
January 1, 2007

US private equity firms are considering a possible acquisition of the Indian wireless assets of Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing's Hutchison Telecommunications International in a deal that could top $8b.(HONG KONG)
January 1, 2007

New World Mobile Holdings agrees to sell its 23.6% stake in a Hong Kong mobile phone joint venture with Australia's Telstra to its parent, New World Development.(HONGKONG)
January 1, 2007

PCCW extends its Wi-Fi coverage across the entire airport terminal.(HONGKONG)
January 1, 2007

Telenor seeks local partners for Thai Telco Holdings, which is a part owner of United Communication Industry.(BANGKOK)
January 1, 2007

Alfa Group, a Russian industrial and financial holding firm, plans to invest up to $2b in Indonesia's telecoms and other sectors.(JAKARTA)
January 1, 2007

NTT DoCoMo licenses Hutchison Essar to begin offering i-mode mobile Internet services.(NEW DELHI)
January 1, 2007

Indian ISPs ask the government to exempt broadband services from levy of service tax for the next five years.(NEW DELHI)
January 1, 2007

SingTel teams up with Advance Data Networks System of Bangladesh to jointly offer international IP-VPN services to corporate customers.(SINGAPORE)
January 1, 2007

New e-government initiatives mean Singapore citizens can send their views.(SINGAPORE)
January 1, 2007

The government introduces new regulations to curb teenage use of mobile phones because mounting bills are becoming a headache for many households.(SEOUL)
January 1, 2007

Internet search engine operator NHN plans to enter Japan's search-engine market next year as part of its long-term goal to provide online search services in major languages.(SEOUL)
January 1, 2007

Google forges an alliance with Internet portal Daum and vows to expand its business in the country.(SEOUL)
January 1, 2007

Yahoo's wholly-owned subsidiary Yahoo!Kimo signs a definitive agreement to acquire WRETCH.(TAIPEI)
January 1, 2007

Japan's space agency will launch a domestically developed H2-A rocket carrying the country's largest satellite.(TOKYO)
January 1, 2007

KDDI agrees with Rostelecom, the largest Russian long-distance telecom provider.(TOKYO)
January 1, 2007

A court in western Japan fines the developer of a free file-sharing software called Winny for helping users violate copyright laws with the program.(TOKYO)
January 1, 2007

Optus teams up with the Adelaide-based rural services provider Elders to apply for A$600m ($470m) in funding from the government's broadband connect infrastructure program.(SYDNEY)
January 1, 2007

New Zealand Telecom forms a joint venture with Yahoo and Australia's Seven Network to beef up content on its Internet portal Xtra.(WELLINGTON)
January 1, 2007

Reliance Communications, Malaysia's Maxis and Egypt's Orascom join the fray to acquire a stake in Hutch Essar.(movements)
January 1, 2007

Verizon Communications signs deal to be a part of a plan to spend $500m building.(movements)
January 1, 2007

The alliance formerly known as the Asia-Pacific Mobile Alliance has a new name, a new logo and a new member.(movements)
January 1, 2007

Palm reports a sharp drop in its fiscal second-quarter profits and revenues but exceeded Wall Street's lowered expectations.(movements)(Financial report)
January 1, 2007

RIM sues Samsung for trademark infringement.(movements)
January 1, 2007

The Paris Court of Appeal upholds record fines of 534m euros ($704m) against France's three biggest mobile operators for conspiring to undermine competition.(movements)
January 1, 2007

Sprint Nextel names its president and CEO, Gary D. Forsee, to serve as chairman.(movements)
January 1, 2007

Britain's ITV says it will match its 2006 spending on programming next year.(movements)
January 1, 2007

SK Telecom, Toshiba, Glocal Media and International Mobile Broadcasting announce the formation of the Pan Asian Mobile TV.(movements)
January 1, 2007

Amazon.com denies it violated IBM patents in building its massive retail Web site.(movements)
January 1, 2007

Heinrich von Pierer, the former CEO of Siemens, which is embroiled in a corruption scandal.(movements)
January 1, 2007

Texas Instruments cuts its profit and revenue forecast for the fourth quarter due to slower sales of semiconductors.(movements)(Financial report)
January 1, 2007

Sony BMG Music Entertainment will pay $1.5m and kick in thousands more in customer refunds to settle lawsuits brought by California and Texas.(movements)
January 1, 2007

Google holds talks with Orange about a multi-billion dollar tie-up for mobile users to search the Web.(movements)
January 1, 2007

Breaking down the wall: Cellcos are increasingly recognizing that the "walled garden" content paradigm simply won't play in the new IP world and they will have to open up their networks to third parties. But to stay profitable in this new open business environment, cellcos need to be creative and pay close attention to end user demands.(Cover story)
January 1, 2007

The year in 3G: steady as she goes: it's been a good year for 3G overall, if you like market growth and tech-religion wars. The year also set the stage for some of 2007's key issues: cheaper hand-sets, mobile WiMAX and--yes, finally (maybe)--the kickoff of 3G in China.(TECHNOLOGY)
January 1, 2007

Riding the growth wave: The metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) is largely credited with transforming Ethernet into a technology that is relevant and extremely compelling for carrier-grade metropolitan area network, long haul and local access services. Telecom Asia spoke to Mike Tighe, MEF chairman/director and director of strategy and market intelligence at Verizon Business, about the challenges ahead and what's next for carrier Ethernet.(ONE-TO-ONE)(Interview)
January 1, 2007

IMS to spur OSS evolution: increased focus on innovation and differentiation places new pressures on the OSS.(INDUSTRY VIEW)(internet protocol multimedia subsystem )
January 1, 2007

New tricks needed to drive online video.(FORUM)
January 1, 2007

3G-compatible antennas.(PREMIERE: Latest products and services)
January 1, 2007

Enhanced TD-SCDMA tester.(PREMIERE: Latest products and services)
January 1, 2007

Commercial FMC solution.(PREMIERE: Latest products and services)
January 1, 2007

Next-gen IP SMSC.(PREMIERE: Latest products and services)
January 1, 2007

VoIP integrated access devices for SMBs.(PREMIERE: Latest products and services)
January 1, 2007

Intelligent IP network management system.(PREMIERE: Latest products and services)
January 1, 2007

New software for the telecom market.(PREMIERE: Latest products and services)
January 1, 2007

Platforms for triple-play services.(PREMIERE: Latest products and services)(by PMC-Sierra Inc.)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007

Networking opportunities across Asia.(telecom conferences)(Table)(Calendar)
January 1, 2007

Developing countries gain mindshare: at ITU Telecom World, industry executives single out emerging markets for attention.(ITU World ANALYSIS)
January 1, 2007... There were plenty of interesting news developments at the recent ITU Telecom World 2006 event in Hong Kong, but one of the most intriguing was also one of the most subtle: the emergence of the developing world as a significant market force. ...

Comms Alliance elects new chair.(TELECOM CAREER)(Communication Alliances appoints Neville Stevens)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007

Ericsson undergoes reorganization.(TELECOM CAREER)(Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007

Qualcomm appoints COO.(TELECOM CAREER)
January 1, 2007

Former MTV execs join Sling Media.(TELECOM CAREER)
January 1, 2007

Asurion hires CFO.(TELECOM CAREER)
January 1, 2007

Roamware taps South Asia GM.(TELECOM CAREER)
January 1, 2007

MapInfo appoints international head.(TELECOM CAREER)
January 1, 2007

DoCoMo loses auditor.(TELECOM CAREER)
January 1, 2007

Andrew Corp. gets VP.(TELECOM CAREER)
January 1, 2007

Exec movements at SIM Technology.(TELECOM CAREER)
January 1, 2007

CloudShield recruits APAC MD.(TELECOM CAREER)(Greg Kershaw appointed at CloudShield Technologies Inc.)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007

Asia telecom transaction index.(TELECOM CORPORATE)
January 1, 2007

The TA30 ends year with 2.7% gain: TA30 Telecom stock index Nov 16-Dec 15, 2006.(TELECOM CORPORATE)
January 1, 2007

Back in Barcelona with a bang: Barcelona, home to Mediterrean views and Gaudi's architecture, hosts the GSMA's Leadership Summit in February.(PREVIEW: GSM WORLD CONGRESS)
January 1, 2007

Digital divisions.(INSIDE LINE)(Nicholas Negroponte commited on his laptop project)
January 1, 2007... The ITU global trade show has come and gone from Asia--the first and presumably the last attempt by the Geneva-based group to hold an event away from home. The Hong Kong government stumped up some $9 million to defray ITU' s...

War of the robots.(BACKPAGE BRIEFING)
January 1, 2007

Television.(BACKPAGE BRIEFING)(mobile television to be launched soon)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007

Rumors.(BACKPAGE BRIEFING)(internet phone's controversies)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007

DECT.(BACKPAGE BRIEFING)(Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications )(Brief article)
January 1, 2007