3G networks are being built in areas throughout the world. First introduced in Japan in 2001, they are being adopted by close to 150 operators worldwide. UMTS is the next evolution of the GSM/GPRS ...

TriQuint releases small form factor wideband code division multiple access (WCDMA) for GSM evolution (EDGE) wireless phone receive modules in handsets using WCDMA and EDGE (WEDGE) networks. New ...

China’s TechFaith Wireless Communication Company has developed what they are calling the “World’s first WCDMA/GSM dual mode phone.” The “Twins” phone, as it has been dubbed, allows users the option of ...

One of the particularly annoying pain points for travelers who want to use Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE service is that none of the handsets offered by the carrier include global GSM and WCDMA (UMTS HSPA+ ...

Cingular this week provided a complete status update on its 3G migration. Last weekend, the company completed the deployment of GSM technology over its entire network coverage area. Also, taking full ...

Panasonic and others develop single cellular modem with GSM, WCDMA, HSPA+, and LTE NEC, Docomo, Panasonic Mobile, and Fujitsu have developed a new wireless modem technology capable of transmissions ...

Global shipments of GPS-enabled GSM/WCDMA handsets increased 92% in 2009 to 150 million units, according to research firm Berg Insight. Growing at a CAGR of 38.7%, shipments are forecast to reach 770 ...

Ericsson today announced the first live, dual mode WCDMA/GSM calls with seamless handover between the two modes. The demonstration also included high data rate in live WCDMA/GSM networks. The ...

26 September 2002The compact Nokia 6650 camera phone marks an important milestone in the evolution to 3GNokia today announced the worlds first 3GPP (Third Generation Partnership Project) compliant ...

The total number of global subscribers of GSM/EDGE/WCDMA/HSPA mobile services topped 2.54 billion at the end of the second quarter of 2007, with about one billion, or 39.4%, of subscribers located in ...