How to build an MVNO
At our most recent MEX conference we ran a workshop session which brought together 6 experts from across the mobile industry value chain to describe the process of building an MVNO (mobile virtual network operator). Each workshop leader examined …
Stat Spot: HSUPA transmission speeds
2 Mb/s
…is the uplink transmission speed achieved by Qualcomm’s MSM 7200 chipset in trials. HSUPA (High Speed Uplink Packet Access) is coming under operators’ spotlight as they seek to improve the return path to the network for subscribers. …
More on linking with the physical environment
Reuters has this article on a project from appliance manufacturer Whirlpool to link washing machines and dryers with mobile phones. The system will allow remote monitoring and control. Another example of how the mobile handset is becoming an pri…
Interview: Bill Schwebel, AOL
Bill Schwebel leads AOL’s mobile business as senior vice president of wireless services, including handset software and partnerships with wireless operators.
Marek Pawlowski: How did you become involved in the mobile business and what’s your ro…
Stat Spot: Handset outsourcing
35%
…of handsets shipped in 2006 will be outsourced to contract manufacturers. All of the major handset vendors now use contract manufacturers for some of their portfolio. Source: Visiongain.
OOKL leverages mobile to enhance education experience
The British government’s Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has been piloting a mobile service which connects students with the venues they visit on school trips. OOKL, built by design agency SEA, uses standard mobile phones to enable …
Stat Spot: Wireless sector investment
$334.9m
…invested in wireless companies in June 2006, down slightly from the USD 372.2m invested in the same period last year. USD 2.84 billion has been invested so far in 2006. Source: Rutberg & Co.
3D spatial search links with physical environment
Japan Corporate News network (JCN) has an interesting article on NEC Magnus’ new 3D spatial search service for mobile devices. The system, developed in partnership with NETDIMENSION, CAD Center, Asia Air Survey, Asahi Kasei Microsystems and Cyber…