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Broadband mobile and Wi-Fi access on high-speed trains

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on February 23, 2010
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Italy’s high-speed trains will be equipped with a reliable broadband access system developed by Telecom Italia in co-operation withe the Italian State Railways.

Passengers will be able to connect their computers to the internet via UMTS USB modems, or via the new on-board Wi-Fi system, which ensures high quality continuous connections. The on-board WiFi system is also accessible to smart phones, netbooks and indeed any other WiFi-enabled device. Continue reading ‘Broadband mobile and Wi-Fi access on high-speed trains’

Alcatel-Lucent and Telecom Italia to trial LTE technologies

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on February 17, 2010
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Alcatel-Lucent signed a cooperation agreement with Telecom Italia to engage in a new technology development program, including a trial of 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) wireless broadband technology.

The field trial will also focus on the usage of small cell solutions (such as pico cells) to address “hot spot” and indoor coverage applications, and their related throughput and latency performance. Continue reading ‘Alcatel-Lucent and Telecom Italia to trial LTE technologies’

Poste Mobile to sell ZTE’s low cost phone

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on February 16, 2010
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Poste Mobile, the telecomunication arm of the Italian post office that quickly became the country’s biggest MVNO, is promoting a very low-cost phone manufactured by Chinese company ZTE. Continue reading ‘Poste Mobile to sell ZTE’s low cost phone’

LTE trial in Turin

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on November 30, 2009
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Telecom Italia is now operating a pre-commercial trial of “4G” LTE (Long Term Evolution) technology in Turin.

The trial, which is being conducted in Turin with technology partner Huawei, uses 14 new LTE radio stations around the centre of town which are perfectly integrated into the existing mobile infrastructure. Continue reading ‘LTE trial in Turin’

Fastweb Joy, a converged data-only offers

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on November 5, 2009
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Fastweb recently started promoting its first data-only converged fixed-mobile service, dubbed Joy.

Joy is a fully integrated solution that includes a 20/1 Mbps ADSL line (or 10/10 Mpbs for the lucky ones with a FTTH connection) at home and an USB modem with 10 hours/month of UMTS mobile traffic included at €30 per month.
With this service Fastweb targets young people and those who do not need a traditional PSTN fixed voice line.

Joy is a fully integrated solution that includes a 20/1 Mbps ADSL line (or 10/10 Mpbs for the few lucky ones with a FTTH connection) at home and a free USB modem with 10 hours/month of UMTS mobile traffic included at €30 per month.

With this service Fastweb targets young people and those who do not need a traditional PSTN fixed voice line.

Mobile services tender for railmen

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on October 23, 2009
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€ 75 m are up for grab in Italy for mobile operators willing to supply the national railways with a full range of mobile connectivity services over 2 years.

This tender not only include standard mobile voice and data services. It also includes devolopment and management of advanced value added services and development of custom devices to install on board trains. Continue reading ‘Mobile services tender for railmen’