"DoCoMo NEXT Series Xperia TM released the NX SO-02D "

NTT DoCoMo, Inc. (DoCoMo below), 4.3 in. LCD HD design and simple form suitable for the global flagship model, beauty was accented with "Floating Prism ®" transparent material stand out smartphone "docomo NEXT series Xperia equipped with TM will be released on Friday, February 24, 2012 NX SO-02D ".
■ Sales start date
[nationwide] (Fri) February 24, 2012
■ sales channel
retailers all DoCoMo
■ terminal appearance




The details are as in the attachment.
NEXT DoCoMo Series Xperia TM NX SO-02D
Main features of Attachment 1List of main services and functions corresponding Exhibit 2-1
Exhibit 2-2 list the main specifications
Main features of Attachment 1

Xperia premium beauty × HD LCD design has evolved - that stand out TM ~
4.3 in. LCD HD design and beauty worthy of (1) global flagship model stand out
in simple form with no waste ◆, matte finish fingerprint is inconspicuous to the touch. "Floating Prism" of a transparent material and design accents, by a white LED, let beautifully highlight the icon, and then produce a sense of further premium.
◆ The high-brightness, high-resolution video representation of high definition, 4.3 inches large screen HD display that achieves clarity and comfortable. YouTube TM video viewing, such as photos, of course, increases the amount of information that can be displayed on the screen, you can also comfortably view the file and WEB.
By employing a liquid crystal ◆ Clear Black Panel, to reduce the spread and diffuse reflection of light, bright and clear even under the light of the outside. By Vivid LCD that achieves a ratio of 100% NTSC color reproduction and BRAVIA engine of the latest mobile technology that combines edge enhancement and contrast improvement technology, more beautiful and vivid representation is possible.
High sensitivity camera photography with high sense of resolution (2), has evolved dramatically Shot speed
auto-focus camera pixel ◆ 1210 million, the by with "Exmor ® R for mobile", a beautiful photograph to reduce noise even in dimly lit places can be taken. The bright F2.4 lens camera value open, natural light photography is possible.
◆ about 1.5 seconds, shooting interval is approximately 0.5 seconds to achieve the shooting started and the camera by holding down the camera key without releasing the key lock from sleep mode. You can shoot without missing a shutter chance.
◆ camera employs a simple UI makes it easy to switch between video / still image. Video can be recorded in full HD. Have been recorded in full HD video you can watch the output to a full high-definition television (sold separately) HDMI cable.
(3) Functional and high-spec entertainment
by installing ◆ 1.5GHz dual-core CPU, you can manipulate various functions more quickly. 32GB internal memory by the body, you can save a lot of content such as video and music also.
◆ evolve original music player of Sony Ericsson. "XLOUD" has been adopted with the equalizer and Sony WALKMAN ® can manually adjust the sound quality TM started, such as with virtual surround technology (VPT), ​​"clear audio" technology, a variety of music. You can enjoy the powerful sound of the speaker, even in the earphone. One
evolved further ◆ Timescape TM has evolved its own UI Sony Ericsson also the pursuit of beauty such as the Cosmic Flow of function can change the background color 7, of the application.
A surround audio, clear audio is only available when using headphones, xLOUD is available only when using the speaker.
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List of main services and functions corresponding Exhibit 2-1

■ Series DoCoMo NEXT Xperia TM NX SO-02D
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Exhibit 2-2 list the main specifications

■ Series DoCoMo NEXT Xperia TM NX SO-02D
Dimensions
(thickness × width × height: mm) Approximately 128 × 64 × 10.6
Mass (g) About 144
Continuous standby time 3G (when stationary [Auto]) (time) About 400
Continuous standby time GSM (when stationary [Auto]) (time) About 270
Continuous talk time (3G/GSM) (minutes) About 390/370
Telephone time TV series (in minutes)
Mobakyasu continuous viewing time (in minutes)
The main display
(size, number of dots [aka vertical (horizontal) ×], type, color depth) About 4.3 inches
seven hundred twenty ×
1280
HD LCD TFT
16.77 million colors
Sub-display
(size, number of dots [vertical (horizontal) ×], type, color depth)
External memory
(maximum support capacity) microSD 1 / microSDHC one
(2GB/32GB)
Outside the camera function
(type image pickup device, the number of recording pixels / effective pixels) CMOS
approx 1210/12 million
Function inside the camera
(image pickup device type, the number of recording pixels / effective pixels) CMOS
approx 130/122 approx
CPU
(/ clock chip) MSM8260
dual-core 1.5GHz
Color Black, White
Use of the 1 microSD, please use the "(sample) microSD reader-writer" Cable included.
"Xperia" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB.
"Floating Prism" is a trademark of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications.
"YouTube" is, Google Inc. Trademarks or registered trademarks of.
"BRAVIA" "Exmor R for mobile" "WALKMAN" "VPT" "xLOUD" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
"Timescape" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB.

Ericsson boosts speed and capacity in 3 Italia's network

Ericsson completing massive upgrade of 3 Italia's mobile backhaul network from Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) to full-IP transport
The upgrade will increase the network's capacity and enable downlink speeds of up to 42Mbps
Upgrade to meet 3 Italia's customers' expectations for speed on all mobile devices
Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) will soon complete an extensive upgrade of 3 Italia's backhaul network. 3 Italia - a subsidiary of Hutchison Whampoa, which pioneered the 3G era - will then be able to offer its customers downlink speeds of up to 42Mbps. Within the scope of the project, initiated in 2011, Ericsson is upgrading and evolving 3 Italia's network architecture and helping the operator migrate to an end-to-end, full-IP backhaul and access architecture.

Dina Ravera, Chief Operating Officer, 3 Italia, says: "Since our world-first launch of UMTS in 2003, we have taken a proactive approach to building and maintaining a state-of-the-art network for our customers. Consumers expect a fast and reliable 3G network that meets their requirements when accessing their voice, video, internet and mobile TV services via mobile devices. We have a long-standing relationship with Ericsson, which supplies us with radio-access networks (RANs) and services, and we are happy that Ericsson is now also our technology and services partner for our backhaul network."

Ericsson is the sole supplier of the upgrade, responsible for design, installation and system integration. The upgrade includes Ericsson's microwave MINI-LINK products, its optical Smart Packet Optical (SPO) 1400 products and its SmartEdge 600 Multi-Service Edge Router.

Nunzio Mirtillo, Head of Region Mediterranean, Ericsson, says: "As data consumption grows due to the massive uptake of mobile broadband, network operators need to upgrade all parts of their networks - not just the radio access network. 3 Italia's backhaul upgrade will provide the operator's end-users with fast data services, improving the end-user experience on all devices. I am pleased that Ericsson is now involved in this part of 3 Italia's network."

The relationship between 3 Italia and Ericsson dates back to 2001, when the operator selected its UMTS suppliers. In 2005, the two parties signed one of the largest managed services contracts in the telecom industry. On June 5, 2009, 3 Italia awarded Ericsson a network transformation deal to upgrade its WCDMA/HSPA network and extending the managed services deal.

Operator opportunities in cloud service delivery – optimization and monetization

Everyone from content providers, to users, to operators can benefit from the network-enabled cloud and cloud service delivery. The current over-the-top model for cloud service delivery has some serious deficiencies – users, operators and content providers have their own priorities in terms of cost, efficiency, quality of experience (QoE) and as such want different things from the network-enabled cloud. With their network assets and existing relationships with users, operators are uniquely positioned to understand users’ needs for cloud services and meet those needs effectively.

Everyone can enjoy the benefits of the cloud services – users get access to content and content providers gain a means of global distribution. The problem – delivery – arises between the provider and the consumer. The current over-the-top delivery model for content and services raises a number of issues that are potential deal-breakers for migration to cloud services.

To differentiate, operators should aim beyond traditional cloud services and target premium cloud services instead, such as personalized video and real-time interactive gaming, where network performance, security and regulatory compliance are crucial.

The network-enabled, distributed cloud is an operator-specific approach to cloud that can be built on the key asset: the network. It addresses the network-dependent constraints of existing cloud solutions that affect performance of cloud-based applications.

By embracing the concept of the network-enabled cloud, operators can better control and profit from the provision of cloud services.

DOCOMO, NEC, Panasonic Mobile Communications, Fujitsu Jointly Develop LSI Intellectual Property for Multi-standard Modem

NTT DOCOMO, INC., NEC Corporation, Panasonic Mobile Communications Co., Ltd. and Fujitsu Limited announced today that they have jointly developed the software and hardware intellectual property for a single large-scale integration (LSI) chip that will enable small, energy-efficient modems to support the GSM, W-CDMA, HSPA+ and LTE mobile standards. Performance evaluation of the LSI engineering sample chip was completed previously, and as of today, all testing required to confirm interconnectivity to the mobile networks of major vendors has also been completed.

The development means that modems in future mobile devices will require just one chip, rather than two chips required in many conventional cases, in order to operate on multiple mobile standards. The single chip reduces power consumption by about 20% during both communication and stand-by, as well as decreases the production cost for mobile devices.

All mobile broadband standards supported by the chip meet 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) specifications. The LTE standard supports FDD (Frequency Division Duplexing) mode adopted by DOCOMO and TDD (Time Division Duplexing) mode expected to be adopted for LTE networks in China and other markets, which will help to further the development of advanced mobile devices by manufacturers worldwide.

The four partners, in addition to other major players in the mobile technology field, working through a joint venture currently being planned, aim to commercialize the chip in Japan and other countries as quickly as possible in response to market demands for smaller and more affordable mobile devices. The group additionally plans to pursue development of a multi-standard chip that is also compliant with the LTE-Advanced next-generation transmission standard.

The LSI engineering sample chip, one of the deliverables of this development

About NTT DOCOMO
NTT DOCOMO is a world-leading integrated-services company centered on mobility. The company serves over 59 million mobile customers in Japan via advanced wireless networks, including a nationwide 3G network and one of the world’s first commercial LTE networks. Leveraging its unique capabilities as a mobile operator, DOCOMO is a leading developer of cutting-edge technologies for NFC mobile payments, mobile GPS, mobile TV, intuitive mobile assistance, environmental monitoring, smart grids and much more. Overseas, the company provides technical and operational expertise to eight mobile operators and other partner companies. NTT DOCOMO is listed on the Tokyo (9437), London (NDCM) and New York (DCM) stock exchanges. Please visit www.nttdocomo.com for more information.

About NEC
NEC Corporation is a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies that benefit businesses and people around the world. By providing a combination of products and solutions that cross utilize the company’s experience and global resources, NEC’s advanced technologies meet the complex and ever-changing needs of its customers. NEC brings more than 100 years of expertise in technological innovation to empower people, businesses and society. For more information, visit NEC at http://www.nec.com

About Panasonic Mobile Communications
Panasonic Mobile Communications Co., Ltd. headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, is a Panasonic Group company specialized in the development and manufacture of mobile communications products from mobile handsets to carrier base-station devices and other infrastructure equipment. Since its establishment in 1958, the company has been developing cutting edge technologies including the world’s first 3G video handset in 2001. The company is committed to providing added-value solutions to end-users through its mobile communication products. For more information, please visit http://panasonic.net/products/mobile/

About Fujitsu
Fujitsu is the leading Japanese information and communication technology (ICT) company offering a full range of technology products, solutions and services. Over 170,000 Fujitsu people support customers in more than 100 countries. We use our experience and the power of ICT to shape the future of society with our customers. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 4.5 trillion yen (US$55 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011. For more information, please see http://www.fujitsu.com

Vodacom and RIM Launch the New BlackBerry Bold 9790 and BlackBerry Curve 9380 Smartphones in South Africa

South Africa and Waterloo, ON - Vodacom and Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced the launch of the new BlackBerry® Bold™ 9790 and BlackBerry® Curve™ 9380 smartphones in South Africa.

Powered by the new BlackBerry® 7 operating system (OS), these new smartphones extend the range of BlackBerry 7 smartphones available from Vodacom.

Vodacom’s Managing Executive, Sales, Zunaid Dinath said, “We are excited to offer two new BlackBerry 7-based smartphones to our customers in South Africa. We trust our customers will be impressed by the smooth and integrated communications features, responsive interface, and stylish finish these new models offer.”

“We are pleased to work with Vodacom to introduce the BlackBerry Bold 9790 and BlackBerry Curve 9380 smartphones to customers in South Africa,” said Rui Brites, Director of Product Management for Africa at RIM. “Thanks to the new BlackBerry 7 operating system, these powerful new devices deliver a fast, rich and fluid experience.”

BlackBerry Bold 9790 with Touch Display and Keyboard
True to the BlackBerry Bold brand, the new BlackBerry Bold 9790 smartphone is powerful, full-featured and built with premium materials and finishes. It combines a high-resolution and highly responsive touch display with a highly tactile keyboard and a precise optical trackpad, but comes in a narrow design that is easy to carry and exceptionally comfortable to hold. With the BlackBerry 7 OS and powerful 1 GHz processor, the BlackBerry Bold 9790 delivers fast, smooth performance for browsing the web, running apps, working with documents, and enjoying multimedia. It includes 8GB of onboard memory and an expandable memory card slot that supports up to 32 GB of additional storage.

All-Touch BlackBerry Curve 9380
The finely crafted BlackBerry Curve 9380 is the first touch screen smartphone in the BlackBerry Curve family. It features a highly responsive and brilliant 3.2” high resolution display and comes with preinstalled social networking apps, including BBM™ (BlackBerry® Messenger), Facebook®, Twitter™ and Social Feeds , that offer a fun, easy and smoothly integrated mobile experience. This compact and stylish handset also features a 5MP camera with flash and video recording, allowing users to easily capture and share their favorite moments with family, friends and colleagues.

Powerful BlackBerry 7 OS
The BlackBerry Bold 9790 and BlackBerry Curve 9380 are both powered by the new BlackBerry 7 OS, which delivers a faster and richer user experience with improved browsing, voice-activated searches, and support for Augmented Reality and NFC (Near Field Communications). BlackBerry 7 also supports the ability to manage personal content separately from corporate content, and comes with a variety of personal and productivity apps out of the box.

For more information about the BlackBerry Bold 9790 and BlackBerry Curve 9380, please visit http://za.blackberry.com/devices/blackberrybold9790 and http://za.blackberry.com/devices/blackberrycurve9380 respectively.

About Vodacom
Vodacom is an African mobile communications company providing voice, messaging, data and converged services to more than 50 million customers. From our roots in South Africa, we have grown our operations to include networks in Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo (‘DRC’), Mozambique and Lesotho.

Vodacom is majority owned by Vodafone, one of the world’s largest mobile communications companies by revenue. We’re listed on the JSE Limited and our head office is in Johannesburg, South Africa.

About Research In Motion
Research In Motion (RIM), a global leader in wireless innovation, revolutionized the mobile industry with the introduction of the BlackBerry® solution in 1999. Today, BlackBerry products and services are used by millions of customers around the world to stay connected to the people and content that matter most throughout their day. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. RIM is listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market (NASDAQ: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RIM). For more information, visit www.rim.com or www.blackberry.com.

gold spot | security | Orange UK

This latest Gold Spot cinema advert sees the return of the fictitious 'Movie News' team to a movie theatre in the United States. They meet and interview the Orange Phone Guards, who take their jobs as guardians of entertainment very seriously to ensure a phone doesn't ruin your movie experience.

Orange introduces the ‘Phone Guards’ in the latest Gold Spot cinema advertising

Following the popular ‘Phone Break’ Gold Spot cinema advert, Orange released a fun follow-up that will be shown on big screens across the country. This latest Gold Spot advert sees the return of the fictitious ‘Movie News’ team to a movie theatre in the United States, where they meet and interview the Orange Phone Guards, who take their jobs as guardians of entertainment very seriously.

The tongue in cheek instalment, created by Fallon, focuses on the hilarious and over-enthusiastic measures taken by the ‘Talk and Text Enforcers’ to ensure that mobile phones do not ruin the cinema experience. The Gold Spot shows Orange Phone Guards confiscating audience members’ handsets, and screening them in scanners, ahead of the movie. The Orange Phone Guards state that they are ‘guardians of entertainment’ and use Orange sniffer dogs as a ‘canine strikeforce’ to uncover concealed mobile phones.

Spencer McHugh, Director of Brand for Orange UK said: “To date the success and popularity of our Gold Spot ads has been built on entertaining movie-goers while encouraging them to wonder what is coming next. So we’re really excited to share the latest Gold Spot creative with UK cinema goers, and hope that it encourages them to switch off their phones to make the most of the movie”.

The full Orange Phone Guard commercial will be screened in UK cinemas from Friday 24th February 2012, in digital cinemas, and in others from 2nd March 2012.
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Orange Phone Break Credits
Project name: Orange Goldspots - Intermission
Creative agency: Fallon
Client & their job title: Spencer McHugh, Director of Brand, Orange UK
Executive Creative Director: Santiago Lucero
Creatives: Sam Hibbard, Dan Watts, Avril Furness, Miles Carter
Group Account Director: Jennifer Black
Account Director: Emily Olson
Account Manager: Brad Firth
Agency Producer: Jo Charlesworth
Production Company: Outsider
Director: James Rouse
Producer: Benjamin Howell
Director of Photography: Stoeps
Editor: Ben Jordan @ Work and Rachael Spann
Post-production: MPC
Music (if composed/mixed): n/a - library
Audio post-production: Anthony @ Factory

About Orange UK
Orange is the key brand of the France Telecom Group, one of the world's leading telecommunications operators. With almost 131 million customers, the Orange brand now covers Internet, television and mobile services in the majority of countries where the Group operates.
In the UK, Orange provides high quality GSM coverage to 99% of the UK population, and 3G coverage to more than 93%.
Orange and any other Orange product or service names included in this material are trade marks of Orange Brand Services Limited.
On July 1 2010, the company became part of Everything Everywhere, one company that runs two of Britain's most famous brands - Orange UK and T-Mobile UK - with plans to transform the industry by giving customers instant access to everything, everywhere, offering them the best value, best choice and best network coverage in the country. Everything Everywhere Limited is the UK’s biggest communications company, with a combined customer base of almost 28 million people and more than 720 retail stores across the country. Everything Everywhere Limited is registered at Hatfield Business Park, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9BW under the registered company number 02382161.
For more information please call the Orange Press Office 0870 3731500, or visit www.orange.co.uk/newsroom

Orange To Launch Quick Tap ‘Treats’

Orange partners with EAT. to further the Quick Tap initiative in the UK
All Orange customers with NFC enabled handsets to benefit from a free EAT. treat everyday from early March
Available nationwide, the offer will run until Summer 2012
Orange unveiled ‘Quick Tap Treats’ - the UK’s first mobile contactless retail reward scheme, in partnership with the EAT. restaurant chain. Quick Tap Treats will allow all Orange customers with NFC enabled handsets to simply tap their mobile phone on specially designed posters at any of the 110 EAT. outlets* so they can receive a free treat each day - from a free baguette or piece of fruit, to a free coffee.

Building on the success of the first contactless mobile payments service launched last year, the next phase of Quick Tap (the umbrella name used for Orange’s UK NFC services), sees all Orange customers with NFC handsets able to use their phones for the new Quick Tap reward programme, Quick Tap Treats.

From launch, these Quick Tap customers will be eligible to receive one on the following ‘treat’ reward options everyday.  New treats will be added over time:

Quick Tap Treats
Free Ham & Cheese Baguette
Free Small Coffee
Free Porridge
Free Fruit
Hot Drinks Upgrade (small to big)
Free Mash & Gravy with any Pie purchase
Breakfast Bacon upgrade (small to big)
Soup Upgrade (small to big)

Quick Tap Treats works using NFC tags which will feature on specially designed posters in EAT. stores nationwide.  Customers simply need to tap their Quick Tap phone on the poster to play a game in which they will win and be able to immediately redeem guaranteed treats from within the EAT. store. The game will also be available as a Quick Tap Treats App downloadable from Orange World, as well as BlackBerry, Android and OVI apps stores, providing improved game playing experience.

As a result of the new initiative, approximately 200,000 Orange UK customers will be able to access the new Quick Tap rewards programme from launch, with this number set to rapidly grow as further NFC enabled handsets are ranged.

All Orange customers with Quick Tap (NFC) handsets will receive an SMS informing them about the Quick Tap Treats rewards programme, and a marketing campaign supporting the initiative will also commence in early March.  If any customer is unsure whether they have an eligible Quick Tap handset, they can contact Orange customer services, who will be able to advise them or they will be able to visit a special section of the Orange website from launch.

Commenting on the announcement, Pippa Dunn, Chief Marketing Officer, Orange UK, said: “Last year we started a whole new movement in the way consumers make payments on the high street, and with Quick Tap Treats, we're continuing this with a new and innovative way for our customers to receive rewards for their loyalty. So whether it’s a free coffee on the way into work, or a free baguette at lunchtime, you really do get more with you mobile on Orange".

For further information, and full terms and conditions on Quick Tap Treats will be on www.orange.co.uk for launch.

Subscribers of "MegaFon" can talk for free

Caucasian branch of the mobile operator "MegaFon" said the launch of the new tariff "Change for the 0" for the cost of communication within the network "MegaFon" throughout Russia. Subscribers of the tariff rather say five minutes a day, and further calls will be free.

As the operator, tariff plan "Change for the 0" for the most sociable can talk for free up to 30 minutes a day with customers "MegaFon" home region, as well as up to 10 minutes with subscribers of "MegaFon" in other regions of Russia. The first 5 minutes of outgoing calls within the network "MegaFon" in the night are charged at a price of 1.5 rubles, and the calls from the 6 th minutes are provided on concessional terms. The new proposal of the company operates without a subscription fee.

To go to the tariff plan "Change for the '0 'from other tariff plans, subscribers simply dial a mobile phone by dialing * 105 * 0031 #. Connecting to the tariff branded stores opened in "MegaFon".

DOCOMO, NEC, Panasonic Mobile Communications and Fujitsu have developed a chip that supports multiple communication standards

The Japanese company NTT DOCOMO, INC., NEC Corporation, Panasonic Mobile Communications Co., Ltd. and Fujitsu Limited today announced the joint development of the chip and the software to it, which has a small size, high efficiency and supports multiple communication standards: GSM, W-CDMA, HSPA + and LTE.

To date, complete evaluation of the effectiveness of engineering samples of the new chip, as well as all the necessary tests for compatibility with all major camera equipment suppliers.

As the developers of this product, it was created in order to release single-chip solution to support multiple communications standards, without having to use multiple chips to individual communications standards. This led to eventually reduce energy consumption by 20%, and the cost of the final product.

In the future, the above four partner companies are going to continue to develop multi-standard chip, which in future will be compatible with the standard next-generation LTE-Advanced.

MTS and "Rostelecom" signed an agreement on joint development of infrastructure

The mobile operator MTS and Russian national telecommunications company "Rostelecom" reported the signing of an agreement on strategic cooperation in the field of fixed and mobile networks.

The intention is to optimize capital and operating costs of both companies in the implementation of infrastructure projects, expanding coverage of mobile and fixed networks to improve the quality of telecommunications services.

The agreement involves the provision of mutual access to existing infrastructure of both companies: Resources of fiber-optic networks, technological facilities for equipment, sources of supply, antenna-mast structures and antenna-feeder systems.

In accordance with the signed document MTS and Rostelecom will work together to maintain and develop infrastructure, transport networks and base stations, as well as to develop software for monitoring the infrastructure.

Under the agreement, "Rostelecom" and expanded the volume of the MTS are mutually transmitted Internet traffic (peering) between their fixed networks. As a result, the combined capacity of existing and new network connection points located in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk and Rostov has increased 2.5 times up to 50 Gbit / s.

Yota launches mobile network in Moscow, LTE, officially

We have already mentioned that Yota plans to launch LTE network in Moscow on 15 April this year - this at a press conference recently said CEO Dennis Sverdlov. Yota now released an official press release on this matter and confirmed that April 15, 2012 in Moscow is really up networking latest mobile technology LTE. This will allow customers to receive high speed Internet access, and the rate will remain unchanged, and the volume of downloaded data, as before, is unlimited. After April 15, 2012 Moscow's WiMAX network will be turned off, said Yota, a subscriber unit can not receive the signal of a new generations and no longer work. Therefore, free will issue a new Yota LTE-active device for each customer. You can get it in retail outlets Yota or order a free courier delivery on the site.

Smartphone LG Optimus 3D Max, officially presented

Company LG Electronics did not wait for Congress, MWC 2012, which starts in the next few days, and was officially introduced new smartphone LG Optimus 3D Max. However, she promised to show it at the upcoming exhibition. The device is the successor model of LG Optimus 3D, in addition, it is an analogue of LG Optimus 3D Cube for the Korean market, but is intended for Europe.

LG Optimus 3D Max is based on TI OMAP4430 dual-core processor clocked at 1.2GHz and is running an operating system Android 2.3 Gingerbread, though, and promised an upgrade to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The screen smartphone - 4.3-inch touchscreen with a resolution WVGA. It can display 3D-image, and the top is protected by a durable glass Corning Gorilla Glass. Other features worth mentioning familiar to modern smartphones Wi-Fi (with DNLA), Bluetooth and GPS, support for high-speed networks, HSPA + (21 Mbit / s) connector, MHL to transmit HD-content, 8GB of internal memory, 1GB of RAM, a 5-megapixel camera with two lenses to capture three-dimensional image and the battery capacity of 1520 mAh. Also, LG Optimus 3D Max supports LG Tag +, based on NFC. For all this, the thickness of the smartphone is 9.6 mm, weight - 148 grams. First, the novelty will be released in South Korea - in March - and then appear in Europe.

BlackBerry smartphones in the offices of the "Beeline" from 4990 rubles

The operator VimpelCom (brand "Beeline") announced reduction in the cost of smartphones BlackBerry. On February 22, 2012, these mobile devices in the sales and customer service "Beeline" are much cheaper: BlackBerry 8520 - 4990 rubles BlackBerry 8900 - 5990 rubles BlackBerry 9000 - 6990 rubles BlackBerry 9520 - 6990 rubles BlackBerry 9700 Black - 12,990 rubles BlackBerry 9700 White - 10 990 rubles BlackBerry 9800 - 12 990 rubles

Personal Cabinet MTS is available through social networks

The operator MTS announced that its subscribers can now log in to your account through the MTS VKontakte social networks, Facebook, and Classmates. To do this, the user needs to associate a profile on a social network with an account in the Personal Area MTS. This feature is available to all customers of MTS, except for corporate tariff plan subscribers, the operator said. He also said that the process of implementing a simplified login My Account MTS through social networks is not available for users of Tablet PCs.

Samsung Rugby Smart: dust-and waterproof Android smartphone for AT & T subscribers

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. and North American mobile operator AT & T introduced a new, protected from dust and water, the model Android smartphone Samsung Rugby Smart, whose sales will begin on March 4 at a price of $ 99.99, subject to signing a two-year subscriber carrier agreement.

Novelty has a brutal appearance, and its protection from external influences meets military specifications of the military standard MIL-STD 810F. However, she is running an operating system Android 2.3 and is equipped with 5 megapixel camera with support for HD video, 3.7-inch WVGA Super AMOLED display, and supports 4G services and Wi-Fi network.

The remaining specifications Samsung Rugby Smart:

Support communications standards: UMTS, HSPA +; GSM, EDGE
Dimensions: 122.4 x65, 9x12, 19 mm
Weight: 119 g.
Platform: Android 2.3
Display: 3.7 inch, Super AMOLED, WVGA resolution
Main camera: 5 megapixel autofocus camera, lighting and HD (720p) video shooting
Front camera: 1.3 MP
Memory: 4 GB of built-in slot for microSD memory cards
Communications capabilities: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS
Battery: Li-Ion Pol, 1650 mA / h

“Active” mobile broadband antenna puts users in the spotlight #MWC12

Nokia Siemens Networks and Telecom Italia to showcase unique beam forming capability* of Flexi Multiradio Antenna System at Mobile World Congress 2012

A mobile antenna system, which creates moving beams of radio signals that can be directed at individual users or confined to a specific area, is being showcased at Mobile World Congress 2012. Nokia Siemens Networks’ Flexi Multiradio Antenna System improves base station capacity and coverage to help address surging mobile broadband traffic and provide a better customer experience. The company is validating the improvements in base station performance in trials with Telecom Italia. The Flexi Multiradio Antenna System is based on Active Antenna System (AAS) technology, a key element in Nokia Siemens Networks’ Liquid Net architecture.

Nokia Siemens Networks will showcase a live Active Antenna System configuration at the company’s booth at Mobile World Congress 2012, Center Hall 8 Co1. The demo will illustrate beam forming, or the formation of dual-cell sector within the same antenna element, as well as the tilting capability of AAS.

Telecom Italia has been actively participating in the verification and testing of Nokia Siemens Networks’ Flexi Multiradio Antenna System. In fact, the leading Italian operator has been collaborating on a common R&D framework for intelligent antennas with Nokia Siemens Networks since 2006, contributing to the development of the Flexi Multiradio Antenna System. Initial results show that base station capacity can be increased by up to 65 percent and coverage by as much as 30 percent compared to traditional antennas with the new antenna system.

“We have started a trial of the Flexi Multiradio Antenna System to improve the network capacity and the end-user experience. Telecom Italia is convinced of the benefits of AAS technology and we are looking forward to introducing it in our network to boost our subscribers’ experience,” said Sandro Dionisi, head of Telecom Italia Lab and Global Consulting.

The Active Antenna System technology integrates several radio frequency (RF) components such as power amplifiers and transceivers into the antenna dipoles. This enables the unique beam forming capability that delivers significant performance enhancement and energy efficiency. In addition to improved capacity and coverage, AAS offers more flexible deployment, smaller footprint, lower power consumption and support for multi-technology networks. It also eliminates the need for separate RF units that are typically connected with feeders to traditional antennas.

“As a pioneer and leading active antenna system vendor, Nokia Siemens Networks is committed to helping operators address the unpredictable bandwidth demand cost-effectively by creating networks that adapt instantly to changing customer needs, use existing capital investments more efficiently and generate new revenue opportunities,” said Massimo Mazzocchini, head of customer business team Italy at Nokia Siemens Networks.

About Nokia Siemens Networks

Nokia Siemens Networks is the world’s specialist in mobile broadband. From the first ever call on GSM, to the first call on LTE, we operate at the forefront of each generation of mobile technology. Our global experts invent the new capabilities our customers need in their networks. We provide the world’s most efficient mobile networks, the intelligence to maximize the value of those networks, and the services to make it all work seamlessly.

With headquarters in Espoo, Finland, we operate in over 150 countries and had revenues of over 14 billion euros in 2011. http://www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com

CERNET Partners with Huawei to Deploy World's Largest 100G WDM Network

Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, announced that it has won a bid to deploy the 100G WDM network for Project 211 (phase 3) of the China Education and Research Network (CERNET). Covering the entire country, the coherent WDM technology based 100G network will be the world's largest in terms of geographic coverage.

CERNET is committed to building and managing a nationwide academic internet. With Huawei’s coherent WDM technology and OTN equipment, the 100G network will cover metropolitan areas, such as Beijing, Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Chongqing. The 100G network will have the capability to offer a bandwidth of 8 Tbit/s over a single fiber, a transmission distance of 11,400 km and 913km biggest single span without REG (Regenerator), and it will allow co-transmission of 100G traffic with the existing 10G traffic. Full compatibility with the legacy network ensures smooth capacity expansion and protects CERNET's investment in network infrastructure. In addition, the 100G network meets the ultra-broadband challenges by offering a transmission rate (per wavelength) 10 times faster than mainstream networks, and it will provide a solid foundation for the rapid development of China's education network in the next decade.

"Huawei's deployment of the ultra-long-haul network for CERNET is a significant milestone in 100G’s commercialization," said Mr. Cai Changtian, president of Transport Network Product Line, Huawei. "Huawei will continue to make strong contributions to the optical communication industry with consistent innovation and efforts in the optical domain."

As a pioneer in 100G WDM, Huawei has deployed over 40 trial and 15 commercial 100G networks to date. Huawei provides first-class transport network products, including WDM/OTN/ MS-OTN, MSTP/Hybrid MSTP, microwave products, and end-to-end network solutions. According to consulting firm Ovum, Huawei ranked No. 1 in the global optical network market, WDM/OTN market, and 40G network market, as of Q3 2011.

Ericsson at Mobile World Congress 2012

Showcases latest developments in LTE and HSPA

·         Presents strengthened hetnet portfolio - the same services with half the spectrum and throughput gains of 2-10 times compared to using separate vendors  for the macro and the small cell layer

·         Launch of new services: Data Center Build and Optimization, Smartphone Network Optimization and Managed End-user Service Assurance

·         OSS/BSS solutions together with Telcordia

Mobile World Congress, the most important trade show for the telecommunications industry is starting next Moday at La Fira, Barcelona. From February 27 to March 1, visitors to Ericsson's (NASDAQ:ERIC) Hall 6 will be able to sneak a peek into the future of communications and the Networked Society.

Ericsson will launch new products and services, including a series world's firsts, in the areas of Mobile broadband, Operation and Business Support Systems (OSS/BSS) and Managed Services.

This year's highlights include:

LTE - Ericsson powers LTE Eco system at MWC 2012

Ericsson is the leading player in LTE technology and during the show it will demonstrate the latest developments in this technology.

It has also partnered with Qualcomm, LG, Sony, Renesas, Nvidia and ST-Ericsson to provide coverage for devices and chipsets built by these companies' chipsets  to fuel the LTE eco system

This collaboration allows the eco system partners to show their LTE products over live, state of the art Ericsson LTE infrastructure. The different UE vendors are all close partners with Ericsson, pushing the boundaries of the LTE eco system. Ericsson is doing this as part of our strategy to strengthening the build up of the LTE eco system and in particular powering the take of LTE based smartphones.

More than 30 LTE LTE eco system products are part of Ericsson LTE demonstration at MWC.

Voice over LTE (VoLTE GSMA IR.92) and video calling over LTE (GSMA IR.94)  will be demonstrated on  Samsung and LG devices. A live demonstration of the world's first LTE to WCDMA voice handover (SRVCC, Single Radio Voice Call Continuity) will be shown in collaboration with Qualcomm. Circuit switched fallback (CSFB) voice services will be demonstrated on LG LTE smartphones.

Services

As more Smartphones are sold with prediction showing that there will be 400 million sold this year and 4 billion deployed by end of year 2016, there will be a continued need for modernizing, transforming and rolling out new technology and services to secure a network's quality of service.

Three new Services offerings are presented; The Smartphone Network Optimization supports the operator to get ready in time for the data uptake and secures the quality of service in the network. Managed End-user Service Assurance - a concept for monitoring and visualizing the end-user quality of service for operators. And finally the Data Center Build and Optimization - to help operators with their cloud offering.

Ericsson showcases services that will help telecom operators to modernize transform and roll out new technology and services while ensuring quality of service for the consumers. With a combination of technology and services leadership that also transfers into adjacent industries, Ericsson unveils co-operation with car manufacturer Volvo on enabling electrical cars to be charged and billed to your account from anywhere.

A live feed from the stand to one of Ericsson's Global Network Operation Centers displays the global skill and scale in Ericsson's service delivery operations. Scale of the 56,000 services professionals Ericsson has proven skills in delivering services remotely from its four Global Service Centers, using standardized processes, methods and tools.

Today's transformation of networks from Telecom, IT, Broadcast and related content management systems puts very high demand on the project management as the projects are very complex with many several sub suppliers involved. Ericsson presented its leading project management capabilities, its experience of complex projects and multi technology and multi vendor projects.

OSS/BSS

Ericsson has the most comprehensive OSS/BSS portfolio in the industry, recently strengthened through the acquisition of Telcordia.

Ericsson will show how to empower operators to monetize, provide optimal user experience and innovate in the Networked Society by transforming business and supporting systems to leverage network investments and create business opportunities.

Ericsson offers its holistic operator view when transforming organizations and IT environments utilizing true real-time competence and creating configurable OSS/BSS solutions. This gives the ability to monetize and manage any opportunity with the trust of a global experienced partner.

Ericsson is putting customers' business benefits first by taking a holistic approach to people, process and technology aspects when defining and embarking on a modernization and consolidation path for an effective OSS and BSS architecture with leaner processes. Ericsson will demonstrate its approach to reach these kinds of achievements backed up by customer cases proof points such as OSS and BSS transformation reference cases.

High Definition Video Conferencing

Ericsson together with world's leading telecommunications operators, Deutsche Telekom AG, Orange, Telecom Italia and Telefónica and equipment vendors Italtel, Polycom and Quanta Computer, among others, will bring a demonstration of the new interoperable HD videoconference capabilities.  Samples of practical use will be demonstrated at the Telefónica (Hall 8), Ericsson (Hall 6) and Polycom's (Stand 2D01) stands, connecting to Deutsche Telekom in Germany and Telecom Italia in Italy. The services shown will be based on 3GPP IMS and uses GSMA IPX to interconnect enabling point-to-point as well as multi-party HD video conferences, regardless of video user equipment, access network or country of origin and destination with a customer experience as easy as a phone call.

M-commerce
Ericsson will be showcasing its recently announced m-commerce portfolio, designed to provide the world's leading consumers brands with the infrastructure and solutions needed to create and connect m-wallets across a global m-commerce eco-system.

Ericsson Converged Wallet can unlock the potential of the m-wallet for operators and financial institutions by converting the accounts of over a billion consumers already on the Ericsson Billing & Charging Solution to m-wallets. Some 1.6 billion people worldwide who are already using a type of 'first generation' m-wallet voice accounts (pre and post-paid accounts), can now be easily converted to 'next generation' m-wallets through Ericsson Converged Wallet

The Ericsson Merchant Wallet service will help provide large Internet brands and merchants with a solution for payments including payments; virtual currency transactions, loyalty points.

Ericsson Wallet Platform delivers software solutions and hosted services to enable secure and convenient mobile financial services, e.g. person to person money transfer, bill payment, merchant payments and micro loans

Ericsson M-commerce Interconnect acts as an eco system hub for money transfer; payment transactions and services between subscribers of Mobile Network Operators and other service providers (e.g. banks, money transfer organizations, payment service providers, Internet service providers)

Ericsson participates at "Picture today, Inspire tomorrow" initiative

Ericsson is the founding partner of "Picture today inspire tomorrow", a unique photography project, getting millions of people around the world to share and reflect on their own lives and learn from the lives of others. On May 15, 2012, people all over the world - amateur and professional photographers, photojournalists, artists, media groups, NGOs, educational institutions, social networks; anyone interested-will be invited to take photographs to illustrate the energy of one single day. The resulting gigantic photo collection will be given direction, structure and context, making it a relevant portrait of today, for tomorrow.

In the "Picture today inspire tomorrow" area in hall 6 Ericsson and Expressions of Humankind, the initiating foundation behind the project, will be available to discuss and present the project.

Ericsson ConsumerLab identifies what consumers really want from their operators

Report reveals what people consider the most important factors in their relationships with operators
Efficiency in service and support, loyalty-building initiatives, and transparency in billing and payment are among the most critical factors for consumers
Career-minded consumers are most concerned with billing and payment, while young professionals want customized suggestions based on their usage patterns
A new report from Ericsson ConsumerLab, The optimal consumer experience, reveals that consumers judge operators according to their standards of service and support, loyalty-building initiatives, and billing and payment services.

Cecilia Atterwall, Head of ConsumerLab, says: "This report shows that consumers’ expectations of operators will increase, opening up the potential for new types of services that build on individual needs."

The report also reveals that different types of people have different needs.

For older, more senior and less tech-savvy people, the initial purchase process is the deciding factor in the consumer experience. Career-minded consumers, meanwhile, are most concerned with billing and payments. They expect the billing process to be transparent – regarding the financial aspects of their accounts – with no excessive, unexpected or hidden fees.

Young professionals are attracted to loyalty-building initiatives such as proactive suggestions to switch to a service plan that matches their usage patterns.

For parents, the billing process is the most important factor. Since they want to be in control, parents want to be able to monitor both their own usage and that of their children – either online or via an app.

Stefan Hedelius, Head of Marketing and Communications for Business Unit Support Solutions, says: "This study highlights several unmet consumer needs that can be addressed with the right OSS and BSS capabilities. For operators, there is a great opportunity to meet the demands and expectations on consumer experience and to capture the revenue potential."

In order to fully understand the consumer experience, Ericsson ConsumerLab interviewed nearly 3,000 people from the US, Brazil and Russia. In this way, ConsumerLab was able to gather unique findings that make it possible to measure consumer satisfaction and identify areas in which improvements can be made in order to optimize the consumer experience.


Figure: Importance level of the five touch point areas

ConsumerLab found that the leading reason for a consumer to contact an operator is to either upgrade or downgrade a service plan. Sixty-one percent of the interviewees had contacted their operators in the past six months for this reason. Meanwhile, 58 percent had contacted their operators to resolve a technical service or support problem, and 51 percent because they wanted more information about new services or products.

Interesting quotes from interviewees

"I got charged USD 10 for something. My mom was freaking out. I had to pay it. It wasn’t fair."
College student, Chicago

"I was disappointed when the trial price period changed without any notice and the rates went up. They’re poor at explaining prices, services, and options."
Young professional, Chicago

"I need a cellphone plan for my 15-year-old daughter who does texting but not much calling. I need more options. I’m paying for more than what I need. I need a customized plan but that doesn’t exist."
Parent, Chicago

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Optimal Consumer Experience

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Ericsson is the world’s leading provider of technology and services to telecom operators. Ericsson is the leader in 2G, 3G and 4G mobile technologies, and provides support for networks with over 2 billion subscribers and has the leading position in managed services. The company’s portfolio comprises mobile and fixed network infrastructure, telecom services, software, broadband and multimedia solutions for operators, enterprises and the media industry. The Sony Ericsson and ST-Ericsson joint ventures provide consumers with feature-rich personal mobile devices.

Ericsson is advancing its vision of being the “prime driver in an all-communicating world” through innovation, technology, and sustainable business solutions. Working in 175 countries, more than 90,000 employees generated revenue of SEK 203.3 billion (USD 28.2 billion) in 2010. Founded in 1876 with the headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, Ericsson is listed on NASDAQ OMX, Stockholm and NASDAQ New York.

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About Ericsson ConsumerLab

Ericsson ConsumerLab is a knowledge-based organization, our main offering is insight. We have more than 15 years’ experience in consumer research, which involves studying people's values and behaviors, including the way they act and think about ICT products and services. We provide consumer insight to influence strategy, marketing and product management within the Ericsson Group. Our knowledge helps operators develop attractive revenue-generating services.

We gain our knowledge through a global research program based on annual interviews with 100,000 individuals in more than 40 countries and more than 10 megacities – statistically representing the views of 1.1 billion people. We use both quantitative and qualitative research, and spend hundreds of hours on in-depth interviews and focus groups with consumers from different cultures. Our research includes general market and consumer trends and in-depth insights into specific areas.

To be close to the market and consumers, Ericsson ConsumerLab has team members in most of Ericsson’s market regions. Being part of the Ericsson Group gives us a thorough understanding of the ICT market and business models. This broad knowledge is unique and is the basis for our credibility and integrity. We see the big picture, understand where the individual fits in, and know what this means for future trends and services.

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