October 8, 2009 I-telecom launches Uganda’s sixth mobile network I-telecom has commercially launched its new mobile network in Uganda, becoming the country's sixth mobile operator and first CDMA-based player. By Mobile World Live
October 8, 2009 AT&T to carry first Garmin phone Garmin’s nuvifone, a combination mobile phone and navigation device, is finally going on sale in the US after lengthy delays. AT&T will begin selling the nuvifone G60 on an exclusive basis beginning 4 October at AT&T stores and online. The device will sell for US$299 with a two-year agreement and US$100 mail-in rebate. By Mobile World Live
Devices RAN Vendors Samsung October 8, 2009 Samsung unveils 12MP cameraphone with optical zoom Cellular News notes that Samsung Electronics has announced the launch of the 'Samsung AMOLED 12M' (Model Name: SCH-W880, pictured above), the world's first 12-megapixel camera phone with a 3x optical zoom lens. The WCDMA-based 3G phone will be available in South Korea from early next month. By Mobile World Live
October 8, 2009 Aircom: Hefty LTE bill pressures mobile telcos Network planning and optimisation consultancy Aircom today claimed that the cost of building a LTE network for a tier-one US operator could cost up to US$1.78 billion in the first year. By Mobile World Live
October 8, 2009 Industry starts work on mobile link to HD TVs Nokia, Samsung Electronics, Silicon Image, Sony and Toshiba have formed a Mobile High-Definition Interface Working Group, reports Telecompaper. By Mobile World Live
October 8, 2009 AT&T reaffirms US18B investment Dow Jones Newswires reports that AT&T chief executive Randall Stephenson has reaffirmed the operator's plans to invest as much as US$18 billion in mobile and other technologies this year as it looks to meet consumer demand and remain competitive. By Mobile World Live
Operators Telenor October 8, 2009 Court adjourns Telenor’s US1.7B damages appeal A Siberian court today adjourned a hearing in Telenor's appeal against US$1.7 billion in damages it had been ordered to pay to Russia's Vimpelcom. The hearing will resume on 24 March 2010. By Mobile World Live