Network Tech October 19, 2009 French president hints at fourth 3G license reservations The president of France, Nicolas Sarkozy, has voiced concerns over the proposed allocation of a fourth and final 3G licence, notes TeleGeography, citing a Reuters report. By Mobile World Live
October 19, 2009 Hungary sees possible license tender next year Dow Jones Newswires notes that Hungary could hold a license tender in 2010 for mobile broadband and Internet services on the 900MHz frequency, following a change which is expected soon in EU regulations. By Mobile World Live
Apple Devices Nokia RAN Vendors October 19, 2009 Opera releases test version of new mobile browser The world's top mobile browser maker, Norway's Opera Software, today released a test version of its mobile browser, Mini 5, promising new features, easier usage and new design, reports Reuters. By Mobile World Live
October 19, 2009 WSJ to charge mobile readers Reuters reports that The Wall Street Journal will begin charging people to read the paper on mobile devices within the next two months. By Mobile World Live
Huawei Network Tech RAN Vendors October 19, 2009 Huawei ships over 60M mobile broadband units Cellular News notes that Huawei claims to have shipped over 60 million mobile broadband units worldwide, including data cards, dongles and embedded modules, across more than 133 countries. By Mobile World Live
Asia Pacific China Mobile Operators October 19, 2009 Datang intros e-book reader with China Mobile Datang Telecom has unveiled an e-book reader called AirPaper, in partnership with China Mobile, notes Telecompaper. The reader will feature TD-SCDMA and GSM connectivity By Mobile World Live
October 19, 2009 Study: European ops show EBITDA recovery A new report from research firm Strategy Analytics claims that EBITDA at European mobile operators fell by 3 percent in the second quarter of the year. By Mobile World Live