Smart secures largest 3G frequency.
Byline: EMMIE V. ABADILLA Being the carrier with the biggest network and cellular subscriber base, Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) ranked number one in the governmentaCOs Third Generation (3G) "beauty contest" this week, gaining the largest radio frequency allocation aC" 15 megahertz (MHz) compared to 10 MHz for...

Smart launches 3G services in Metro Manila, other key cities.
Byline: EMMIE V. ABADILLA Smart Communications Inc. has launched its Third Generation (3G) services in Metro Manila and key cities nationwide, making video calling, video streaming, high speed Internet browsing and special 3G content downloads available to subscribers with 3G-capable handsets on a free trial basis. ...

3G technology launched in tourist destinations.
TRAVELERS from various tourist destinations in the country can enjoy talking with their loved ones even in faraway places because they can see each other through the 3G celfones. Telecom company Smart Communications, Inc. last Feb. 14 launched its 3G or third generation mobile technology network in...

Microsoft, NTT to Extend CE for Japanese Datacoms Terminals.
Microsoft Corp and NTT Mobile Communications Network Inc are to jointly develop new portable terminals for wireless data communications, the two announced yesterday in Tokyo. Using Windows CE as the base operating system, the terminals will be handheld PCs, and later wideband code division multiple access (W-CDMA) mobile phones,...

News In Brief.
Peso stands at P50.349 The peso reference rate remains at P50.349 to the U.S. dollar, the weighted average pegged at the Philippine Dealing System of the Bankers Association of the Philippines last Friday. Compromise on coco funds eyed President Gloria Arroyo said she...

Smart successfully establishes 32 'wireless' labs nationwide; Wireless leader eyes 30 more partner schools for 2004.
After setting up wireless labs in 32 universities last year, wireless services leader Smart Communications Inc. (SMART) is targeting at least another 30 schools in 2004. The labs, which are used as teaching facilities for engineering courses, are part of the Smart Wireless Engineering Education Program (SWEEP)....

Advanced vehicle tracking now available in the Philippines; A convergence of GPS, GIS, GMS, GPRS and CDMA technologies.
Philandering husbands, carjackers, cheating company drivers or delivery men, or policemen on supposedly patrol, may now have to find new ways to beat the most advanced tracking device if they want to continue their merry but wayward ways. Or have you seen those movies where the good guys track...

SMART eyes 20 wireless labs with partner schools.
Byline: lynda b. valencia Smart Communications is planning to set up 20 wireless technology laboratories with partner schools throughout the country this year as part of its thrust to educate engineering students on cellular network operations and technology. Through its Smart Wireless Engineering Education Program...

IRAQ - Oct. 6 - Mobile Phone Licences Given.
The Ministry of Telecommunications announces the winners of 3 licences to bring commercial mobile phone service, in the first big international investment tender in the country following the war. The tender featured a large role for new Iraqi companies, in addition to mobile phone providers from other Arab countries....

SMART eyes 20 wireless labs with partner schools.
Byline: lynda b. valencia Smart Communications is planning to set up 20 wireless technology laboratories with partner schools throughout the country this year as part of its thrust to educate engineering students on cellular network operations and technology. Through its Smart Wireless Engineering Education Program...