Monthly Archive: August 2007

Ericsson has been awarded an expansion contract by PT Excelcomindo Pratama Tbk (XL) to expand its GSM/GPRS and WCDMA/HSPA in the country.

Under the three-and-a-half-year frame agreement, Ericsson will supply both best-in-class 2G and 3G radio access network and MINI-LINK transmission equipment, as well as deployment of its proven Mobile Softswitch Solution. This is a step forward for XL in the evolution to an all-IP network, which is necessary to support the rapid growth and cost-efficiency of network capacity and coverage.

Ericsson will also supply the network deployment and integration, as well as network and technology consulting, such as network performance improvement, network capacity and design, among other services.
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LG recently presented in Korea its brand new smartphone known as the LG-KC1; Mobile Wimax compatible, featuring a 2.8 inches touchscreen and a rather nice design, it also comes equipped with a 2MPx sensor, BlueTooth, Audio/Video player, DMB, 512MB, microSD and other things to make it an excellent all-around product.

The KC1 runs Windows Mobile 5 and is, so far, only available in Korea but a “light” version is rumoured to cross the frontiers in the weeks to come, wait and see.

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The ultimate in geeky gadgets has long been the concept of a mobile phone built into a normal-looking wristwatch in the manner of legions of sci-fi shows. While Chinese company Cect hasn’t quite managed that, its latest handset comes close.

The mysterious Chinese firm (no website) has created a combination watch and phone that looks just about passable. The unnamed GSM handset is integrated into a chunky plastic watch that has a screen of about 2 inches. According to the photo gallery at Chinese site Phone Daily, it also comes in several different bright colours.
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