IDC: Q2 Handset Growth Up Sharply from New Features
Mobile
phones are just about the only type of hardware still growing at a
double-digit pace, and the future for the market continues to look bright
as manufacturers bring data applications into voice handsets, according to
research released Thursday by IDC. Worldwide shipments of mobile phones
grew 19.2 percent in the second quarter of 2003, as compared to the second
quarter of 2002, IDC said in a release. A total of 118 million units were
shipped, led by Nokia Corp.s 40.9 million units. IDC cited the rise in
shipments of phones with color screens and digital cameras as one of the
reasons for the continued strength of the market.
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Centralized Wireless LAN Interface Proposed
A
multivendor consortium, led by NTT DoCoMo and Airespace, has put before
the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) a proposal for a standardized
interface between wireless LAN access points and switches in centralized
WLAN architectures. If successful, the Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP)
will fundamentally alter WLAN component design and deployment business
models, while leveling the playing field for a plethora of centralized
WLAN vendors vying for a toehold in a market dominated by Cisco Systems
Inc. LWAPP is intended to make the access points (APs) from the myriad
vendors now deploying centralized architectures interoperable. "The
proposal is the closest thing to a united front these startups have
against Cisco," said Max Smetannikov, an analyst for networks and
infrastructure at the451, which focuses on disruptive technologies. "Im
sure that anyone whos in the Wi-Fi space is watching this closely because
it affects a lot of people," he said.
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CommsDesign
Solomon Ships Worlds First USB-Interface GPRS Modem
Taiwan-based Solomon Technology recently launched the worlds first GPRS
modem that supports the USB 1.1 interface. The Class 8 (4 downlink/1
uplink) Solomon SCMi250u GPRS modem is built upon Motorolas i.250
Innovative Convergence platform and offers a maximum data rate of 64 Kbps.
According to Solomon, Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) and Taiwan Cellular
Corporation (TCC), two leading mobile phone service providers in Taiwan,
have been offering wireless date communication services bundling its GPRS
modem. Both CHT and TCC will assign a new SIM card for customers who
subscribe the data services.
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DigiTimes
Second Microsoft-Enabled Smart Phone Possible in U.S.
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. may not be the only company looking to sell a
mobile phone using Microsoft Corp.s software in the United States; it
appears Taiwanese manufacturer Chi Mei Communication Systems Inc. is also
planning to release a Microsoft Smartphone device. Pictures and details of
the device were available on the Federal Communications Commission Web
site. The flip-style phone features GSM/GPRS network support and
Microsofts Smartphone operating system. Chi Mei did not immediately
return requests for comment. It is unclear when the device will be
available and which carrier will sell it.
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RCR Wireless News
Netgear Stock Surges 26 Percent in Debut
Netgear Inc., a developer of networking and wireless gear for small
businesses and consumers, saw its shares surge 26 percent in the companys
debut on Wall Street. The company, which was profitable in the quarter
ended March 31, had originally intended to price its shares around $10-12,
but ended up pricing them at $14, due to strong demand. On Thursday,
shares closed at $17.69, after hitting a session high of $19.25.
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