Yearly Archives: 2012
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GSMA Announces Additional Keynote Speakers for Mobile World Congress 2013
December 17, 2012 :17 December 2012, London: The GSMA today announced that CEOs and senior executives from Bharti Airtel, Deezer, Dropbox, General Motors, Juniper Networks and Qtel will take to the stage in keynote sessions at the 2013 GSMA Mobile World Congress, taking … Continue reading
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GSMA Elects New Board Members and Re-elects Franco Bernabè as Chairman
December 13, 2012 :GSMA Names 26-Member Board to Serve from January 2013 through December 2014 13 December 2012, London: The GSMA today announced that it has elected new members of the GSMA Board for the two-year period from January 2013 through December 2014. … Continue reading
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GSMA and AHCIET Studies Highlight How Lowering Taxation on Telecoms Could Benefit Latin American Economy
December 10, 2012 :High Taxes Hinder Economic Growth and Take-up of 3G Mobile Broadband Services 10 December 2012, London: Today the GSMA and AHCIET released findings from respective reports ‘Mobile Telephony and Taxation in Latin America’ and ‘Taxation and Telecommunications in Latin America’, … Continue reading
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GSMA announces Grand Tour cycle ride from Brussels to Barcelona to raise awareness of diabetes and to highlight the benefits of mHealth
November 28, 2012 :Call for Team Entries for 2,100 Kilometre Tour; GSMA Launches mDiabetes Campaign to Drive the Development and Delivery of mDiabetes Solutions 28 November 2012, Brussels: The GSMA today announced the mHealth Grand Tour cycle ride, which will start in Brussels … Continue reading
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GSMA Calls for more Women in Mobile Communications Industry
November 28, 2012 :Brussels Event Inspires Positive Action to Increase the Number of Women Working In and With Mobile Brussels: The GSMA held its first GSMA Connected Women conference in Europe, bringing together more than 250 telecommunications industry professionals to discuss the challenges … Continue reading
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GSMA Calls on Industry and Governments to Deliver a Connected Europe Through Next-Generation Mobile Technology
November 28, 2012 :Mobile Services Have Potential to Drive Growth, Innovation, Employment and Sustainability Across Multiple Sectors; Partnerships Are Now Key to Maximising the Opportunity for Europe Brussels: The GSMA today highlights the urgent need for European industry and governments to work together … Continue reading
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Spanish Mobile Operators Launch Nationwide Joyn Services
November 28, 2012 :Movistar, Orange and Vodafone Subscribers Now Have Access to Fully Interoperable and Secure Rich Communications Madrid: The GSMA today announced that Movistar, Orange and Vodafone, Spain’s three leading mobile network operators (MNOs), have launched Rich Communication Services (RCS) through the … Continue reading
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GSMA and Deloitte Release Comprehensive Research into the Impact of Mobile Telephony on Economic Growth
November 20, 2012 :Mobile Offers Unprecedented Economic Growth Opportunity Globally Today the GSMA and Deloitte released the first comprehensive assessment of the incremental benefits of next-generation mobile telephony services, such as 3G technology and mobile data services, and their impact on economic growth. … Continue reading
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GSMA Report Reveals Mobile is Catalyst for Explosive Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa
November 13, 2012 :Region Leads World in Mobile Growth, Mobile Internet and Mobile Money Transfer, But Further Growth Is Held Back by Inadequate Spectrum Allocation and High Taxation The GSMA today revealed that sub-Saharan Africa is the fastest-growing mobile market in the world, … Continue reading
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Mobile industry CEOs to keynote at GSMA Mobile World Congress
November 12, 2012 :12 November 2012, London: The GSMA today announced that the CEOs of AT&T, Ericsson, Qualcomm and Viber are confirmed to deliver keynote presentations at the 2013 GSMA Mobile World Congress, taking place 25-28 February 2013 at Fira Gran Via in … Continue reading
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GSMA Comments on Decision by Ecuador Telecom Regulator to Promote Deployment of 4G Services Through Digital Dividend
October 22, 2012 :22 October 2012, Buenos Aires: Statement from Sebastian Cabello, Director GSMA Latin America: “Last week the regulator in Ecuador, CONATEL, approved a resolution on the future adoption of 4G services in the country. The GSMA welcomes the decision made by … Continue reading
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GSMA Announces New Global Research that Highlights Significant Growth Opportunity for the Mobile Industry
October 18, 2012 :Worldwide Unique Mobile Subscriber Penetration Stands at Only 45 Per Cent; Global Mobile Subscribers to Hit Four Billion within Five Years Driven by Growth in Developing Markets The GSMA today announced the results of a global, multi-year study that for … Continue reading
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GSMA and ETNO Call for EU Data Protection Reform to Protect Consumers and Industry
October 16, 2012 :Inconsistencies between the existing e-Privacy Directive and the proposed Data Protection Regulation need to be addressed Brussels : The GSMA and ETNO today raised the need to tackle discrepancies between the proposed Data Protection Regulation and the 2002 ePrivacy Directive, … Continue reading
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GSMA NFC & Mobile Money Summit 2012 to Give Attendees Unique Mobile NFC Experience in Milan
October 16, 2012 :NFC Demonstrations to include NFC-enabled ALFA 159 Coupe Car; New GSMA White Papers Will Examine the Use of Mobile NFC in Retail and Transport Sectors 16 Oct 2012, Milan: At the GSMA NFC & Mobile Money Summit 2012 taking place … Continue reading
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GSMA Announces new details for Mobile World Congress 2013
October 15, 2012 :New Keynote Speakers, Exhibitors, Sponsors and Partners at Mobile World Congress 15 October 2012, London: The GSMA today provided new details and event updates for the 2013 GSMA Mobile World Congress, which will be held 25-28 February 2013 at Fira … Continue reading
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GSMA Welcomes Decision by Taiwan Telecom Regulator to Adopt APT Band Plan in 700mhz
October 12, 2012 :12 October 2012, Hong Kong: Statement from Chris Perera, Senior Director, Spectrum Policy & Regulatory Affairs, APAC, GSMA: “The National Communications Commission in Taiwan today announced that they will adopt the Asia Pacific Telecommunity (APT) band plan for the 700MHz … Continue reading
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GSMA Shines Spotlight on Latin American Mobile Market
October 9, 2012 :World’s Leading Operators Convene in Rio for GSMA Board Meeting; GSMA Chairman Franco Bernabè Discusses Key Industry Drivers and Initiatives The GSMA held its most recent Board meeting in Rio, bringing together leaders from 25 of the world’s largest mobile … Continue reading
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GSMA Report Places Mobile at the Heart of Brazil’s Transformation
October 9, 2012 :New Brazil Mobile Observatory Reveals How Increasing Mobile Connectivity, Innovative Mobile Services and World Cup and Olympics Opportunities Will Boost Brazilian Economy and Society Today the GSMA released its first comprehensive assessment of Brazil’s mobile sector, revealing fresh insights into … Continue reading
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GSMA Introduces New Brand for Development Fund With Launch of GSMA Mobile for Development
September 24, 2012 :Dr. Nasser Marafih Appointed Chairman of the GSMA Mobile For Development Foundation 24 September 2012, London: The GSMA today announced that, to better reflect the enabling role of mobile in developing markets, the GSMA Development Fund has been renamed GSMA … Continue reading
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GSMA Comments on Decision by Mexican Telecom Regulator to Adopt Apt Band Plan in 700mhz
September 20, 2012 :Statement from Sebastian Cabello, Director GSMA Latin America: “The Federal Commission of Telecommunications (COFETEL) in Mexico yesterday voted in favour of the adoption of the Asia Pacific Telecommunity (APT) band plan for the 700MHz band for mobile services. The GSMA … Continue reading
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GSMA Latin America Launch Data Roaming Transparency Scheme
September 10, 2012 :Mobile Operators to Help Consumers Better Understand and Manage Data Usage, Addressing Head-On the Issue of Bill Shock Santiago, Chile: Today the GSMA announced that more than 40 Latin American mobile network operators (MNOs) have launched a data roaming transparency … Continue reading
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GSMA Announces Call for Entries for 18th Annual Global Mobile Awards
September 6, 2012 :The GSMA today announced that the Global Mobile Awards 2013 are now open for entry. The Global Mobile Awards, which recognise excellence and innovation within the mobile communications industry, will be presented at the GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona … Continue reading
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GSMA Publishes Letter to Government of Republic of Uzbekistan
September 5, 2012 :5 September 2012, London: The GSMA recently issued a letter to Islam Karimov, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, to intercede on behalf of GSMA member MTS in a protracted trade dispute between MTS Uzbekistan and the government of Uzbekistan. … Continue reading
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GSMA Launches Mobile World Congress 2013
August 30, 2012 :More than 70,000 Attendees Expected to Gather for Mobile Industry’s Leading Event The GSMA today announced details of the 2013 GSMA Mobile World Congress, which will be held 25-28 February 2013 at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona. Under the theme … Continue reading
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GSMA Announces Speakers for NFC & Mobile Money Summit 2012 in Milan
August 22, 2012 :Industry Executives Highlight the Expanding Power of Mobile Money The GSMA today announced speakers for the GSMA NFC & Mobile Money Summit 2012, which will be held 22-25 October, in Milan, at the Milano Congressi. The Summit features two days … Continue reading
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Latin American Mobile Operators Commit to Combat Mobile Device Theft
July 17, 2012 :Thirteen Latin American mobile operator groups pledge to work together across the region to block the use of stolen devices Today GSMA Latin America announced the commitment of the main mobile network operators (MNOs) in Latin America to collaborate with … Continue reading
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GSMA and WAC Join Forces to Accelerate Mobile Applications Market
July 17, 2012 :Apigee Purchases WAC Technology Assets and Signs Managed Service Partnership Agreement with the GSMA The GSMA today announced that it has reached an agreement to integrate the major programmes and initiatives driven by the Wholesale Applications Community (WAC) into the … Continue reading
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GSMA Announces Asia Pacific Could Generate US$1 Trillion in GDP Though Spectrum Harmonisation for Mobile Broadband
July 9, 2012 :Allocation of the 700MHz ‘Digital Dividend’ Band to Mobile Services Will Create New Jobs, Support Business Innovation and Generate Government Revenues Asia Pacific is on the cusp of a significant opportunity to unlock US$1 trillion in GDP growth by 2020 … Continue reading
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GSMA Highlights Success of Mobile Asia Expo 2012
June 26, 2012 :The GSMA today reported that more than 15,500* unique visitors from 81 countries attended the 2012 Mobile Asia Expo, held 20-22 June in Shanghai. The three-day conference and exhibition attracted executives from the industry’s largest and most influential mobile operators, … Continue reading
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GSMA Announces the Proliferation of Connected Devices in China Will Be Worth More Than US$700 Billion in 2020
June 21, 2012 :Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Connectivity Will Drive Significant Growth, Cost Reductions and Efficiencies Across the Automotive, Building and Energy Industries The GSMA, in partnership with Machina Research, today announced that the business impact from the growth of connected devices in China will … Continue reading
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GSMA Launches Data Roaming Transparency Initiative
June 21, 2012 :New Measures Aim to Help Consumers Better Understand and Manage Data Usage, Addressing Head-On the Issue of Bill Shock 21 June 2012, Shanghai: At the Mobile Asia Expo, the GSMA announced that it has launched an initiative that will provide … Continue reading
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GSMA Announces Winner of Smarter App Challenge
June 20, 2012 :The GSMA today announced Flowit as the winner of the “Smarter App Challenge” developer competition at the Mobile Asia Expo. This challenge called on all developers to submit their commercially available mobile apps, on any platform, that meet the growing … Continue reading
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GSMA Green Manifesto Shows Network Efficiency Can Lead to Potential Annual Energy Savings of $2BN
June 20, 2012 :Mobile Asia Expo, Shanghai: The GSMA today unveiled an update to its 2009 landmark report “Mobile’s Green Manifesto” which outlines the positive impact of operator initiatives in the areas of energy and carbon management. Analysis of 34 mobile networks worldwide1 … Continue reading
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GSMA Launches Mobile and Development Intelligence Portal
June 13, 2012 :New Initiative Provides Open Data for the Mobile Industry in the Developing World 13 June 2012, London: The GSMA today launched the Mobile and Development Intelligence (MDI) project in conjunction with Omidyar Network the philanthropic investment firm established by eBay … Continue reading
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GSMA Appoints Hyunmi Yang as Chief Strategy Officer
May 30, 2012 :London: The GSMA today announced the appointment of Hyunmi Yang as Chief Strategy Officer. Ms. Yang, who was most recently Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer at KT Corp., will join the GSMA effective June 15 and will report … Continue reading
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GSMA Announces the Finalists and Overall Winner of its Inaugural Mobile Health University Challenge
May 30, 2012 :GSMA-mHealth Alliance Mobile Health Summit, Cape Town: The GSMA, in collaboration with the Qtel Group and Qualcomm Incorporated, today announced the finalists and overall winner of its inaugural Mobile Health University Challenge, a global competition that highlights key mobile health initiatives … Continue reading
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GSMA Research Reveals Growing Opportunity for Mobile Operators in Healthcare
May 30, 2012 :Cape Town, South Africa: GSMA mHealth Tracker and Report Shows Evolution of Mobile Operators’ Health Services and Identifies Significant Value for the Health Industry The GSMA today announced that mobile operators are driving significant value for the healthcare industry by improving … Continue reading
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GSMA Forms Strategic Partnership with Shanghai International Technology Exchange Center for Mobile Asia Expo
May 30, 2012 :GSMA Also Announces New Event Features, Keynote Speakers, Exhibitors and Sponsors May 30, 2012, London: The GSMA, organisers of Mobile World Congress, the mobile industry’s premier event, today announced that it has signed a strategic partnership with the Shanghai International Technology … Continue reading
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GSMA Announces that increased Mobile Broadband Spectrum is vital for Saudi Arabia’s Socio-economic Development
May 28, 2012 :Release of Harmonised Spectrum Would Generate an Additional US$100 Billion in GDP from 2013 – 2025 and Help Create Over 400,000 New Jobs in the Kingdom. The GSMA today announced that greater allocation of spectrum for Mobile Broadband is vital … Continue reading
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GSMA Announces New Developments for Mobile Asia Expo
May 10, 2012 :New Companies Participating at MAE Include Cisco, Huawei, IBM, PayPal and Tencent; China Mobile and RIM to Hold App Developer Conferences in App Planet 10 May 2012, London: The GSMA, organisers of Mobile World Congress, the mobile industry’s premier event, … Continue reading
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GSMA Receives Additional Funding for Successful Mobile Money for the Unbanked Programme
May 9, 2012 :New MMU Research Reveals That There Are Now 60 Million Registered Mobile Money Users Globally 9 May 2012, London: The GSMA today announced that it has received an additional $9.8m USD from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The MasterCard … Continue reading
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GSMA Calls on Turkey’s Government to Lower its Taxation on Mobile so all Stakeholders can Benefit
May 9, 2012 :Study Shows That Lower Taxation Can Lead to Higher Revenues for Turkish Government 9 May 2012, Istanbul: The GSMA today outlined findings from its Mobile Telephony and Taxation in Turkey report which was undertaken by Deloitte to examine the economic … Continue reading
