Amp'd Mobile Suspends Operations

Amp'd Mobile, an MVNO that uses that Verizon Wireless network, is suspending U.S. operations as of 23-July-2007. Amp'd, which targets the youth market, said it is currently in discussions with other carriers, but that customers should port their numbers to other service providers. Early termination fees no longer apply.Past investors in Amp'd Mobile include Tudor Investments, Intel Capital, Rho Ventures, Quilvest Ventures, Polygon Investment Partners,...

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SingTel Launches its MioTV IPTV Service

Singapore Telecommunications (SingTel) launched its "mio TV" IPTV service, featuring content partnerships with major Hollywood movie studios including Sony Pictures Entertainment, Twentieth Century Fox and Disney. SingTel has inked a deal with Sony Pictures Television International that includes Sony's upcoming slate of feature films at the same time as the DVD release and before they are seen anywhere else on TV. The deal also includes key titles...

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CTIA Blasts Google Proposal

CTIA, the international association for the wireless telecommunications industry, blasted Google's proposal for the upcoming auction of wireless spectrum in the 700 MHz band.In a statement, CTIA President Steve Largent said "Google's letter to the FCC this morning highlights the Internet giant's scheme to have the 700 MHz auction rigged with special conditions in its favor. If Google is willing to commit almost $5 billion dollars for spectrum that it wants encumbered with various requirements, then let it win that spectrum in a competitive auction...

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Ericsson's Sales Rise 8% in Q2

Ericsson reported Q2 net sales of SEK 47.6 billion, an increase of 8% driven by organic growth and acquired sales. Organic growth amounted to 6%. Ericsson said that because the US dollar has continued to weaken, sales growth has been affected negatively."We continue to outpace the market," said Carl-Henric Svanberg, President and CEO of Ericsson. "Sales showed an encouraging year-over-year increase this quarter, primarily driven by Asia Pacific. Europe, Middle East and Africa were softer while we see improving trends in the Americas. Margins were...

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Google Sets Conditions for Bidding on 700MHz Spectrum, Plans $4.6 Billion Bid

Google declared its intention to bid in the upcoming auction for 700 MHz spectrum if the FCC adopts a framework requiring greater competition and consumer choice. Google outlined four criteria that it believes should be cornerstones of FCC policy regardless of who wins the spectrum at auction. Specifically, Google encouraged the FCC to require the adoption of four types of "open" platforms as part of the license conditions:Open applications: Consumers should be able to download and utilize any software applications, content, or services they...

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France CitéVision selects Alcatel-Lucent's GPON

France CitéVision to deploy an advanced fiber access solution for the residential market within the framework of its FTTU (Fiber-to-the-user) network deployment in Amiens, France (located 150km north of Paris). France CitéVision is deploying the Alcatel-Lucent 7342 ISAM FTTU, including the new optical network terminal in the home. The carrier is also deploying the Alcatel-Lucent 7750 Service Router in its backbone. Initial deployments will begin...

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Ubiquisys Raises $25 Million for Femtocell CPE, Google Joins Round

Ubiquisys, a start-up based in Swindon, England, raised US$25 million in Series B funding. The company's first round investors, including Accel Partners, Atlas Venture and Advent Venture Partners, were joined by Google. The Ubiquisys ZoneGate femtocell offers mobile users high-quality mobile coverage in the home using their usual 3G cell phones. The device plugs into an existing home broadband gateway or is built into a gateway product that includes...

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