Yearly Archives: 2009
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GSMA Statement on Media Reports Relating to the Breaking of GSM Encryption
December 30, 2009 :GSM networks use encryption technology to make it difficult for criminals to intercept and eavesdrop on calls. On most GSM networks, the communications link between the handset and the radio base station uses the A5/1 privacy algorithm to scramble the … Continue reading
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GSMA Statement on LG at 2010 Mobile World Congress
December 30, 2009 :For 2010, LG is redefining its presence at Mobile World Congress and will be taking a new event strategy. This strategy is not specific to Mobile World Congress, but represents a shift in their marketing initiatives overall. As part of … Continue reading
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Duran Duran to Headline at the GSMA’s Mobile World Congress Awards Party
December 17, 2009 :Writer and actor Stephen Fry to host Global Mobile Awards 2010 in Barcelona The GSMA, which represents the interests of the worldwide mobile communications industry, today announced that Duran Duran, one of the world’s most successful rock bands, will headline … Continue reading
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GSMA Announces Winners of Mobile Innovation Grand Prix – Americas Tournament
December 1, 2009 :The GSMA, which represents the interests of the worldwide mobile communications industry, today announced the winners of this year’s Mobile Innovation Grand Prix – Americas Tournament, which was contested today at Rutberg & Company’s Future:Mobile event in San Francisco. The … Continue reading
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GSMA Launches Green Manifesto for the Mobile Industry
November 18, 2009 :Outlines How the Mobile Industry Can Lower Emissions in Other Sectors by Over 4.5 Times Mobile’s Own Footprint Today at the Mobile Asia Congress, the GSMA unveiled Mobile’s Green Manifesto, developed in collaboration with The Climate Group. Rob Conway, CEO … Continue reading
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GSMA Announces Winners of Embedded Mobile Module Competition
November 18, 2009 :The GSMA, which represents the interests of the worldwide communications industry, today announced the winners of the first phase of its Embedded Mobile competition, which was created as part of the GSMA’s Embedded Mobile Initiative. The first phase of the … Continue reading
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GSMA Announces Winners of Asia Mobile Awards 2009
November 18, 2009 :Winners of GSMA’s Mobile Innovation Grand Prix – Asia Tournament also announced in Hong Kong The GSMA, which represents the interests of the worldwide communications industry, today announced the winners of the Asia Mobile Awards 2009, as well as the … Continue reading
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GSMA Announces Six New Grant Recipients of the Mobile Money for the Unbanked Programme
November 18, 2009 :The GSMA, the body that represents the worldwide mobile communications industry, today revealed the details of six additional grants from the Mobile Money for the Unbanked Fund (MMU), which is administered by the GSMA Foundation, Inc. New grantees include AKTEL … Continue reading
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GSMA and International Finance Corporation Partner to Support Investment in the Renewable Energy Base Station Market
November 18, 2009 :The GSMA, the body that represents the worldwide mobile communications industry, today announced that its Green Power for Mobile (GPM) programme is working with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, to support … Continue reading
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GSMA Shines Spotlight on Asian Mobile Industry at 2009 Mobile Asia Congress
November 17, 2009 :2009 Will Be a Landmark Year for Asia Pacific as It Exceeds Two Billion Connections On the eve of the 2009 Mobile Asia Congress, the GSMA, the body that represents the worldwide mobile communications industry, issued key findings that underscore … Continue reading
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GSMA and the University of Manchester to establish an M-Health Innovation Centre
November 11, 2009 :The GSMA, which represents the interests of the worldwide mobile communications industry, today announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Manchester to establish an m-Health Innovation Centre in Manchester, which will act as a … Continue reading
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Growth of HSPA Mobile Broadband Increases by Two Thirds Year-on-Year
November 10, 2009 :More than 9 million new HSPA connections added every month; HSPA+ networks on the rise with all roads leading to LTE The GSMA today announced that the rate of growth of HSPA Mobile Broadband connections has increased by nearly two … Continue reading
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GSMA Announces Nominees for Mobile Innovation Grand Prix – Americas Tournament
November 5, 2009 :Winners to be announced at Rutberg & Company’s Future:Mobile event in San Francisco in December The GSMA, which represents the interests of the worldwide mobile communications industry, today announced the finalists for the Americas Tournament of this year’s Mobile Innovation … Continue reading
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GSMA Launches European Mobile Manifesto to Help Create a Prosperous, Green and Inclusive Europe
November 3, 2009 :The GSMA, the body that represents the worldwide mobile communications industry, today unveiled a European Mobile Manifesto which sets out how the mobile industry will help achieve key European Union objectives to boost economic performance, improve efficiencies, protect consumers and … Continue reading
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GSMA Supports Thai Government’s Move to Open 3G Auction
October 29, 2009 :Thailand to benefit from GDP gains of US$ 2.3 billion and 80,000 jobs annually The GSMA, the body that represents the worldwide mobile communications industry, welcomed and supported the Thai Government initiative to license the 2100MHz spectrum band for 3G … Continue reading
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GSMA Announces Nominees for Asia Mobile Awards 2009
October 29, 2009 :Winners of the Asia Mobile Awards 2009 and Mobile Innovation Grand Prix – APAC Tournament to be announced at the Mobile Asia Congress in Hong Kong The GSMA, which represents the interests of the worldwide mobile communications industry, today announced … Continue reading
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GSMA Announces Keynote Speakers for 2010 Mobile World Congress
October 28, 2009 :GSMA Also Introduces App Planet, a New Mobile World Congress Event Targeting the Mobile Application Developer Community The GSMA today announced that the CEOs of the world’s leading communications companies, including Alcatel-Lucent, China Unicom, Ericsson, Google, Huawei, KDDI, Telefónica and … Continue reading
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GSMA Research Shows Off-Grid Charging Solutions for Mobile Phones to Power US2.3bn Market Opportunity
October 20, 2009 :Nearly 500 million mobile users – more than 10% of global subscribers – in emerging markets will benefit A new report released today from the GSMA, entitled Charging Choices, has revealed a US$2.3 billion* opportunity for mobile operators through the … Continue reading
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GSMA Launches World’s Most Extensive International Number Portability Registry Service
October 1, 2009 :PathFinder Number Portability Discovery service offers widest global coverage of portability data; Neustar selected to operate database The GSMA today announced the launch of PathFinder Number Portability Discovery, a GSMA-managed service that will be operated by Neustar, Inc. Designed as … Continue reading
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GSMA Announces Winners of Mobile Innovation Grand Prix – Israel Tournament
September 24, 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 … Continue reading
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HSPA Mobile Broadband Technology enjoys Strong Traction amongst Global Enterprises
September 23, 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 … Continue reading
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GSMA Announces Release 2 Service Specification for Rich Communication Suite
September 21, 2009 :GSMA also launches RCS DevChallenge competition to spur the creation of future RCS-based services 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, … Continue reading
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GSMA Announces Details of Initial Grants Awarded through the Mobile Money for the Unbanked Programme
September 16, 2009 :GSMA Closer to Goal of Creating Financial Security for 20m Unbanked by 2012 The GSMA, the body that represents the worldwide mobile communications industry, today announced the details of the first four recipients of grants from the Mobile Money for … Continue reading
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GSMA Announces Mobile World Congress 2010
September 15, 2009 :Opens Call for Entries for 15th Annual Global Mobile Awards The GSMA, which represents the interests of the mobile communications industry, today announced that the 2010 Mobile World Congress will be held 15-18 February, 2010 at the Fira de Barcelona … Continue reading
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GSMA Initiative Helps Save Lives and Create Safer Roads for European Citizens
September 9, 2009 :The GSMA, the body representing the worldwide mobile communications industry, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to secure the deployment of a single, in-vehicle emergency call service, known as eCall, across Europe. Rob Conway Chief Executive Officer and Member of … Continue reading
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GSMA Endorses Integrated Mobile Broadcast (IMB), a New 3GPP Standard That Will Accelerate the Global Adoption of Mobile Data and Broadcast Services
September 9, 2009 :GSMA-led white paper provides mobile operators, infrastructure and device vendors with a common framework for delivering services based on IMB The GSMA, which represents the interests of the worldwide mobile communications industry, today announced that it has endorsed a new … Continue reading
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GSMA Statement on Nokia’s Presence at Mobile World Congress 2010
September 3, 2009 :“For 2010, Nokia is redefining its presence at Mobile World Congress. Nokia remains committed to Mobile World Congress and to the GSMA, and overall, Nokia will continue to have a significant presence at Mobile World Congress, in terms of leveraging … Continue reading
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GSMA Announces comScore as UK Partner for Mobile Media Metrics Initiative
September 2, 2009 :The GSMA, the body that represents the worldwide mobile communications industry, today announced that it has formally selected comScore to be its measurement partner for the GSMA’s Mobile Media Metrics (MMM) commercial implementation in the UK. The GSMA, comScore and … Continue reading
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GSMA Announces Nominees for Mobile Innovation Grand Prix – Israel Tournament
August 27, 2009 :Qualcomm co-founder Dr. Irwin M. Jacobs headlines GSMA’s Mobile Innovation Israel event along with speakers from Opus Capital and Pelephone 27th August 2009, London, UK: The GSMA today announced the nominees for the Israel Tournament of the 2010 Mobile Innovation … Continue reading
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GSMA Partners with Rutberg and Company for 2010 Mobile Innovation Grand Prix – Americas Tournament
August 24, 2009 :Open call for entries for Americas round of the global innovation competition culminating in awards on December 1st 2009 The GSMA announced that the Americas Tournament, which is the final round of its 2010 Mobile Innovation Grand Prix competition, is now … Continue reading
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GSMA Launches Mobile World Live
July 29, 2009 :Introduces the Premier Online Venue for the Mobile Communications Industry The GSMA today unveiled Mobile World Live, an exciting new online portal that will serve as a critical information resource for the mobile communications industry. Building on and complementing the onsite … Continue reading
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Zain, Ericsson and GSMA Continue Efforts to Save Lives by Launching Safety and Security Initiative Across Lake Victoria
July 27, 2009 :Pan-Africa mobile operator Zain, and Ericsson, in an initiative coordinated by the GSM Association, continue their efforts to save lives and bring development across the Lake Victoria region, by extending the mobile network coverage of the three East African States … Continue reading
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GSMA Urges Bangladesh Government to Eliminate SIM Card Tax
July 22, 2009 :The GSMA, which represents the interests of the worldwide mobile communications industry, urges the Bangladeshi Government to eliminate the SIM card tax. The growth of the mobile industry in Bangladesh has come to a halt due to increases in taxes … Continue reading
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Global Mobile Broadband Connections to Pass 150 million
July 22, 2009 :Global HSPA connections will pass the 150 million mark by the end of the summer, the GSM Association announced today. With more than 300 networks across 127 countries and approaching 1500 HSPA enabled devices readily available, HSPA has firmly established … Continue reading
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GSMA Announces Israel Tournament of the 2010 Mobile Innovation Grand Prix Competition
July 15, 2009 :Open call for entries for Israel round of the global innovation competition culminating in awards on September 15 2009 The GSMA, which represents the interests of the worldwide mobile communications industry, today announced that the Israel Tournament of its 2010 … Continue reading
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GSMA Unveils Stellar Speaker Line Up For 2009 Mobile Asia Congress
July 13, 2009 :GSMA Also Announces Call for Entries for the 4th Annual Asia Mobile Awards The GSMA today announced that the CEOs of some of the world’s largest and most influential mobile operators, including Bharti Airtel, China Mobile, China Unicom, CSL, NTT … Continue reading
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AWS Spectrum Critical for the Growth of Mobile Broadband across the Americas according to GSMA-backed Research
July 2, 2009 :New research estimates 177.8 million AWS subscribers by end of 2013 across the US, Canada and Latin America The licensing of the Advanced Wireless Services (AWS) band* will put the Americas on a par with Asia and Europe in terms … Continue reading
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World’s First Rich Communication Suite-based Service Now Live in South Korea
July 1, 2009 :KT, SK Telecom and LG Telecom join forces to provide new enhanced services for customers incorporating GSMA’s Rich Communication Suite key features The GSMA today announced that the world’s first interoperable enhanced communication service incorporating key elements of the GSMA’s … Continue reading
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GSMA Advances Embedded Mobile Initiative With Launch of Competition
June 30, 2009 :The GSMA today announced new developments in its Embedded Mobile Initiative, including work to establish standard design guidelines for embedded mobile applications and the kick-off of a competition to drive development in the embedded mobile market. The goal of the … Continue reading
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Comscore and the GSMA Win M.E.F. Award for Business Intelligence in Mobile Media
June 30, 2009 :Award Winning Study in Partnership with the U.K. Mobile Operators Brings Greater Clarity to Mobile Media and Advertising Measurement comScore, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCOR), a leader in measuring the digital world, and the GSMA, the body that represents the worldwide mobile … Continue reading
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GSMA Introduces Premier Online Community for Mobile Money
June 24, 2009 :Visa and Globe Telecom Named as First Two Founding Partners The GSMA, the body that represents the worldwide mobile communications industry, announced the launch of the Mobile Money Exchange initiative at the Annual Mobile Money Summit in Barcelona. Visa and … Continue reading
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Mobile Money Shows Great Economic and Social Momentum at the Annual Mobile Money Summit in Barcelona
June 23, 2009 :The GSMA, the body that represents the worldwide mobile communications industry, today announced at the Second Annual Mobile Money Summit, that the first three applications to the Mobile Money for the Unbanked Fund have been approved. The first three projects … Continue reading
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GSMA Announces Winners of Mobile Innovation Grand Prix EMEA Tournament
June 19, 2009 :The GSMA, which represents the interests of the worldwide mobile communications industry, today announced the winners of the EMEA leg of the 2010 Mobile Innovation Grand Prix competition. The winners were announced at the GSMA’s Mobile Innovation EMEA Event, which … Continue reading
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GSMA Takes Top Honours at 2009 Global Telecoms Business Innovation Awards
June 18, 2009 :GSMA Recognised for Leadership in Advancing Industry Standard Universal Charging Solution and Carrier ENUM Offering PathFinder The GSMA, which represents the interests of the worldwide mobile communications industry, received two awards at the third annual Global Telecoms Business Innovation Awards … Continue reading
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GSMA, KT and SK Telecom Put Spotlight on Korean Mobile Industry
June 16, 2009 :The GSMA, which represents the interests of the worldwide mobile communications industry, yesterday held its most recent Board meeting in Seoul, South Korea. The meeting was jointly hosted by Korean mobile operators KT and SK Telecom and attended by executives … Continue reading
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GSMA Applauds Baltic Governments’ Actions to Establish a Harmonised Approach to Spectrum Allocation
June 9, 2009 :The GSMA, the global trade association for the mobile communications industry, welcomes an initiative driven by the Finnish Ministry of Communications to develop a unified approach to the allocation of ‘Digital Dividend’ spectrum – the spectrum that will be freed … Continue reading
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GSMA voices concern that Argentinean Bill Project to extend internal taxes on mobile devices will have detrimental effects to users and the economy
June 4, 2009 :The GSMA, the global organization that represents more than 750 of the world’s mobile operators, is concerned about the potentially negative impact the bill, recently sent by the Argentine Executive Branch to the Parliament, will have on consumer choice and … Continue reading
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GSMA Welcomes Spanish Government Proposal to Release Digital Dividend Spectrum for Mobile Use
June 3, 2009 :The GSMA, the body that represents the worldwide mobile communications industry, is pleased to learn that Spain’s industry ministry has announced that he will issue a decree to regulate the 790 to 862 megahertz band that will be freed up … Continue reading
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GSMA Announces 2009 Mobile Asia Congress
June 3, 2009 :Hong Kong to Host the 6th Annual Mobile Asia Congress The GSMA today announced that the 2009 Mobile Asia Congress will be held 18-19 November 2009 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Under the banner “Inspiring the Mobile … Continue reading
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Dialog Telekom Chooses GSMA’s PathFinder Service
May 26, 2009 :Sri Lanka operator adopts GSMA’s Carrier ENUM technology to offer subscribers a variety of new, cost-efficient IP-based services The GSMA today announced that Dialog Telekom, Sri Lanka’s largest mobile operator, has signed up for the GSMA’s PathFinder Service. PathFinder, a … Continue reading
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GSMA Announces Nominees for Mobile Innovation Grand Prix EMEA Tournament
May 20, 2009 :Strong line up of speakers from Telefonica, HTC, Visa, Accenture and Bebo to offer insights at GSMA’s Mobile Innovation EMEA Event The GSMA today announced the nominees for the EMEA Tournament of the 2010 Mobile Innovation Grand Prix competition, along … Continue reading
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GSMA receives ITU World Telecommunications and Information Society Award for its work on Child On-Line Protection
May 18, 2009 :MEDIA ALERT Rob Conway, CEO, GSMA was today, 18 May 2009, presented with the ITU World Telecommunications and Information Society Award at the eminent World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) awards ceremony in Geneva. The award is presented each … Continue reading
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GSMA statement: Mobile Broadband Coming to Vietnam
April 10, 2009 :The GSMA, the body that represents the worldwide mobile communications industry, congratulates the Vietnamese government on opening the door to a mobile broadband future. The efficient licencing process that concluded last week will see the launch of advanced mobile broadband … Continue reading
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Ericsson Joins GSMA PathFinder Service Initiative
April 1, 2009 :Service based on GSMA’s Carrier ENUM technology builds momentum The GSMA today announced that Ericsson, the global market leader in next-generation IP communications infrastructure, has achieved certification for its wireless and fixed carrier solutions as part of the GSMA’s PathFinder … Continue reading
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GSMA Celebrates Success of 2009 Mobile World Congress
February 19, 2009 :The GSMA today reported that more than 47,000* visitors from 189 countries attended the GSMA Mobile World Congress, the leading event for the mobile communications industry. The four-day conference and exhibition attracted executives from the world’s largest and most influential … Continue reading
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GSMA Expands Reach of Mobile Money Transfer Programme
February 18, 2009 :The GSMA today announced new developments in its Mobile Money Transfer (MMT) programme, an initiative that leverages mobile to facilitate access to money transfer services. Complementing the successful alliance that has been in place with The Western Union Company for … Continue reading
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GSMA 2009 Chairman’s Awards Presented to Research In Motion
February 18, 2009 :Research In Motion (RIM) was honoured with the GSMA Chairman’s Award last night at the GSMA’s Global Mobile Awards ceremony. This award, established in 1995, is the Association’s most prestigious award and recognises outstanding contribution to the growth and development … Continue reading
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GSMA and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Partner to Expand Availability of Financial Services through Mobile Phones
February 17, 2009 :The GSMA, which represents the interests of the worldwide mobile communications industry, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today announced an innovative programme that will expand the availability of financial services to millions of people in the developing world … Continue reading
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Mobile Industry Unites to Drive Universal Charging Solution for Mobile Phones
February 17, 2009 :17 February 2009, Barcelona, Spain The GSMA and 17 leading mobile operators and manufacturers today announced that they are committed to implementing a cross-industry standard for a universal charger for new mobile phones. The aim of the initiative, led by … Continue reading
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Digicel Makes Advances in Green Power Deployment in Vanuatu
February 17, 2009 :The GSMA today announced that Digicel, supported by the GSMA Development Fund, has completed the second phase of its green power network implementation and is using wind and solar energy solutions to power 25 base stations on the Pacific archipelago … Continue reading
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Dialog Telekom to Deploy Ten Solar and Wind-Powered Base Stations in Sri Lanka
February 17, 2009 :The GSMA today announced that it is working with Dialog Telekom to deploy ten solar and wind-powered base stations in Sri Lanka as part of its Green Power for Mobile programme. The trial, which will deploy five off-grid and five … Continue reading
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GSMA and the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women Publish ‘Women & Mobile: A Global Opportunity’ Report
February 16, 2009 :The GSMA, which represents the interests of the worldwide mobile communications industry, and the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, a charity that supports women entrepreneurs today published ‘Women and Mobile: A Global Opportunity’. The report, written by Vital Wave Consulting and the … Continue reading
