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MAXROAM Enables U.S. Visitors to Europe to Talk for Free
At CTIA, Cubic Telecom (www.cubictelecom.com) launched a unique service as part of its MAXROAM solution, which enables U.S. cell phone users to receive calls and SMS messages at no cost when they travel to Europe. U.S. roamers in Europe can continue to save when making calls and sending SMS messages with a MAXROAM SIM card. All calls back home to the U.S. are at a single fixed rate of just 68c per minute, calls to 41 European destinations are 55c a minute and SMS text messages cost 21c. As part of the launch Cubic Telecom has also announced that visitors to Europe from the U.S. will now benefit from a flat price of just $1.10c per MB for high speed 3G data in Europe. For a list of destinations visit: http://www.maxroam.com/Info/Coverage/Europe.aspx?cur=EUR. For more information visit: www.maxroam.com
Accuris Networks’ AccuROAM Solution Now Being Used by Three North American Mobile Operators to Alleviate Network Congestion Accuris
Networks announced that its Wi-Fi offload and roaming platform AccuROAM is now being used by three top-tier North American mobile operators. Accuris Networks will be demoing the solution at Enterprise Ireland’s pavilion during CTIA. The AccuROAM solution relieves congested 3G networks with seamless Wi-Fi offload. It enables users to seamlessly and securely connect to an operators Wi-Fi hotspot using SIM-based authentication without having the annoying login screen every time a new Wi-Fi hotspot becomes available. The unique aspect about Accuris’ technology is that it works on older legacy networks that don’t support easy authentication and cuts out the need for operators to build new infrastructure. It gives a unique solution to mobile operators who are looking to Wi-Fi to offload congested 3G networks as well as enabling a higher-value roaming experience when mobile phone users travel in the U.S. and abroad. For more information about this news visit: www.accuris-networks.com
Taoglas Opens New Test Chambers in San Diego and Ireland and Unveils New Antenna for the M2M Market
At CTIA, Taoglas (www.taoglas.com) will announce the opening of two new CTIA-approved test chambers for machine-to-machine (M2M) antenna services in San Diego and in Ireland. The test chamber in Ireland is the first of it’s kind in Europe and Taoglas will coordinate with European Union-funded R&D projects for LTE from this lab. In both locations, M2M manufacturers now have a designated resource for antenna design and RF debug testing that cuts down on design time, increases performance of products, makes sure devices are ready for certification and maximizes chances of first-time approval with quicker time to market. These new test chambers will enable Taoglas customers to accomplish in two days to two weeks what would take six to 12 months working alone.
Also, at CTIA, Taoglas will unveil it’s newest antenna, the FXP.830 a powerful, flexible antenna with 80% efficiency for the M2M wireless device and module market. Tim Dolan, Director of Sales for Taoglas in North America sums up how good the FXP.830 is when he says: “I’ve worked in the module space for many years and I’ve never seen anything like the FXP.830. In this market, antennas are usually made of PCB material requiring customers to devise some type of unique mounting scheme, or, external antennas which are prone to breaking off. The FXP.830 is a tiny, dual band, flexible, 3dBi gain antenna that solves all the issues. Customers are amazed with the performance of this device and how easy it is to peel and stick the antenna for mounting. It is the best dual-band antenna in the market.”
For more news on the new labs and the FXP.830 visit: www.taoglas.com
Openmind and Play Launch Webphone Service
At CTIA, March 22-24, Openmind (www.openmindnetworks.com) will be announcing that PLAY, the innovative challenger brand that is Poland’s fastest growing Mobile Network provider, has successfully completed an initial deployment of the Portico Webphone service. The service was launched under the brandname “Teleplay” and allows Play subscribers to make and receive voice calls, and also send and receive text messages, from any Internet-connected PC using a browser-based Webphone. Portico provides mobile operators with an application that competes with Skype and other service providers but, unlike Skype, Portico users retain their own mobile number for incoming and outgoing voice calls and messages. Internet-usage is also charged to their normal bill, so that subscribers can utilize mobile prepaid credit for Internet voice calls. For more information about this news visit: www.openmindnetworks.com.
Altobridge Announces US$12 million Funding from Intel Capital and IFC.
Altobridge (www.altobridge.com) has announced a funding round with Intel Capital and IFC, together investing US$12 million in the company. The funding will provide additional capital to accelerate the roll-out of its wireless communications solution for remote village and enterprise communities in emerging markets and for its mobile broadband solution – Altobridge Data-at-the-Edge™ – in advanced markets, a feature which cuts mobile network operators’ data backhaul requirements by at least 50%.
Altobridge will be showcasing its Data-at-the-Edge™ solution at Enterprise Ireland’s pavilion #3010 at CTIA 2011.
For further information about Altobridge, visit: www.altobridge.com
Enterprise Ireland Sees Strongest Irish Participation Ever at CTIA
At CTIA 2011, Ireland will have its strongest showing ever with over 30 Irish companies attending the conference. Visitors to Enterprise Ireland’s Pavilion (booth #3010) will get to meet representatives from Accuris Networks, Aepona, Altobridge, Advanced Innovations, Arantech, Cubic Telecom, Dial2Do, Digital Reach Group, Drive Safe Europe, FeedHenry, GoS Networks, Openmind Networks and The Now Factory. Commenting on the strong participating at CTIA, David Smith, SVP Telecoms, Enterprise Ireland said: “It just goes to show that even with current economic challenges, Irish tech companies are growing and succeeding in the global market place. There are many opportunities for Irish telecoms and wireless companies in the U.S. At CTIA, Enterprise Ireland will have the chance to introduce these companies to key players who can help drive their business forward.” For more information about Ireland’s participation at CTIA visit: http://americas.enterprise-ireland.com/ctia2011/
Last Call for CTIA E-Tech Awards!
The CTIA E-Tech Awards program celebrates and promotes some of the most innovative wireless products and services in the areas of consumer, enterprise and network technology. Every year, Irish companies attending CTIA are shortlisted for an award with many coming away from the show as winners. This year the award recognizes emerging technology that has been in the market since October 2010 across 14 categories in enterprise and vertical market solutions, infrastructure, mobile applications and mobile consumer electronics. The deadline for entering your technology is Monday 31st January, 2011. For more information including nomination categories visit: http://ctiait.ctia.org/etech/2011/entry/
