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The cost of LTE demands innovation says AIRCOM International
Wed, 30/09/2009

Statistics show LTE migration could cost mobile operators up to US$1.78 billion in CAPEX expenditure alone in the first year
 
 
Wednesday 30th September, 2009, Leatherhead, UK - AIRCOM International, the leading independent network planning and optimisation consultancy, today revealed the economic reality of LTE migration facing mobile operators around the world – as much as US$1.78 billion for a tier one US operator in the first year. As the economic downturn puts pressure on credit markets, and mobile operators attempt to limit significant CAPEX commitments, AIRCOM believes that innovative approaches to LTE network roll out, network sharing for example, will be essential in ensuring the profitable delivery of future mobile services. 
GSMA Announces Winners of Mobile Innovation Grand Prix - Israel Tournament
Thu, 24/09/2009
The GSMA, which represents the interests of the worldwide mobile communications industry, today announced the winners of the Israel Tournament of the 2010 Mobile Innovation Grand Prix competition. The winners were announced at the GSMA’s Mobile Innovation Israel Event, which was held as part of the 13th Annual Journey Conference, a leading technology event held by Ernst & Young in Tel Aviv on September 15th.
HSPA Mobile Broadband Technology enjoys Strong Traction amongst Global Enterprises
Wed, 23/09/2009
A survey* commissioned by the GSMA of 1000 enterprises across the US, Europe and Asia Pacific has revealed that HSPA Mobile Broadband technology is growing in popularity amongst global IT decision makers. The survey revealed that a high number of global organisations currently rely on HSPA for Mobile Broadband connectivity compared to those that use WiFi. Of the organisations surveyed, 36% of IT managers/directors and CIOs worldwide currently deploy HSPA as their principle means of employee Mobile Broadband access.
GSMA Announces Release 2 Service Specification for Rich Communication Suite
Mon, 21/09/2009
GSMA also launches RCS DevChallenge competition
to spur the creation of future RCS-based services
 
21 September 2009, London, UK: The GSMA, which represents the interests of the mobile communications industry, today announced the release of the next set of Rich Communication Suite (RCS) service specifications, RCS Release 2. The GSMA has also launched the RCS DevChallenge, a competition for developers that will encourage new and innovative ideas for future RCS-based services.
 
GSMA Announces Details of Initial Grants Awarded through the Mobile Money for the Unbanked Programme
Thu, 17/09/2009
GSMA Announces Details of Initial Grants Awarded through the Mobile Money for the Unbanked Programme
 
GSMA Closer to Goal of Creating Financial Security for 20m Unbanked by 2012