Ericsson Response partners with SingTel Group for disaster communications

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) today announced a partnership to provide emergency communications services to support disaster relief efforts in South and Southeast Asia through Ericsson Response. This is a world’s first operator partnership for Ericsson Response.

Ericsson Response, a volunteer initiative that supports natural disaster relief and humanitarian operations, works at establishing essential mobile communications to support humanitarian agencies and other partners to carry out their work. Ericsson Response works in collaboration with several aid agencies, such as the United Nations (UN), to meet their communication needs.

Under this partnership, SingTel will provide satellite services from countries where its regional mobile associates operate. In addition, the SingTel Group’s associates, Advanced Info Service (Thailand), Bharti Airtel (India), Globe Telecom (Philippines), Telkomsel (Indonesia) and Warid (Pakistan) will provide local resources to assist Ericsson Response’s relief efforts. This will allow for faster deployment of emergency communications services in the event of disaster.

This partnership supports the SingTel Group’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) regional disaster relief efforts, which include financial assistance, community rebuilding support and communication support for relief workers, in countries the Group operates in. For communication support, Ericsson Response was chosen as the best partner for implementation.

Mr. Hui Weng Cheong, SingTel CEO International said: “In collaboration with our regional mobile associates an

U Mobile taps into wider consumer market with Cosway

U Mobile taps into wider consumer market with Cosway

Kuala Lumpur, 02 September 2011 – U Mobile Sdn Bhd, Malaysia's most dynamic and innovative telco service provider, today announced yet another partnership with a non-traditional distributor, Cosway (M) Sdn Bhd, in widening its distribution channel to more than 22,000 outlets nationwide.

The partnership sees U Mobile’s top-ups and prepaid starter packs being carried in all Cosway 822 stockists nationwide, including East Malaysia.

Speaking about the partnership, Dr. Kaizad Heerjee, Chief Executive Officer of U Mobile Sdn Bhd said, “We’re delighted to partner with Cosway who has an immense network of outlets and a strong membership. This partnership will bring us closer to new and existing customers, and will complement our other non-traditional distribution channels such as Singer, 7-Eleven and LH Sales & Marketing.

U Mobile understands customers’ need for high quality, innovative voice and data services. We are prepared to offer that with the ultimate in convenience, paired with value-add services,” he added.

As an additional bonus, over 600,000 Cosway members who purchase U Mobile products at Cosway outlets will be entitled to Cosway’s Redemption Coupons (RCs) programme at an exclusive rate.

For non U Mobile related purchases, Cosway members need to make purchases of up to RM30 to obtain 1 RC. However, with U Mobile special deal, members only need to purchase the Prepaid starter pack worth RM18 at Cosway to earn 1 RC.

RCs can be used to redeem any of the hundreds of items from the “Great Redemption” range at any Cosway outlets. With as low as 10 RCs, customers are entitled to Key Holders, Ladies Bag Hangers, Microwaveable Lunch Boxes, Colourful Plastic Containers and many more.

Mr Yeap Dein Wah, Director of Cosway (M) Sdn Bhd said, “With over 800 Cosway Sales Centres nationwide, Cosway and eCosway members can now conveniently register for U Mobile Prepaid Starter Pack and perform top-ups for themselves, friends and family members. They will be rewarded with Redemption Coupons (RCs) which can be used to redeem attractive items for free or at below-cost prices as well as to make free calls nationwide within the U Mobile network.”

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NTT DOCOMO to Connect Sony’s New Tablet Devices to its 3G Network | Press Center | NTT DOCOMO Global

TOKYO, JAPAN, September 1, 2011 --- NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today that it will connect the new Android 3.2-powered tablet devices from Sony Corporation, Sony Tablet™ S (SGPT113JP/S) and Sony Tablet™ P (SGPT211JP/S), to DOCOMO’s 3G network in Japan, from this fall. The products, which are both 3G and Wi-Fi®-capable, deliver the perfect combination of hardware, content and network with seamless usability for a high-quality, engaging entertainment experience.

Sony Tablet™ S features a large 9.4-inch screen and is optimized for rich media entertainment. It boasts a unique asymmetric design that makes it feel light and comfortable when held, even over long periods of use. Sony Tablet™ P features a revolutionary dual 5.5-inch display that allows the device to be folded for maximum portability. With split screen action, Sony Tablet™ P is also ideal for mobile communication entertainment.

Users of both Sony Tablet™ S and Sony Tablet™ P can access rich video content through “Video Unlimited” as well as games for PlayStation™Certified devices. The tablets are embedded with DLNA, a consumer electronic networking standard that allows users to “throw” personal video and picture content to televisions or stream audio content to home audio devices via Wi-Fi*.

The tablets are compatible with DOCOMO’s mobile Internet portal for smartphones, “docomo market,” and support sp-mode™ and mopera U™, DOCOMO’s Internet service providers.

The tablets will be available from this October or November through docomo shops, DOCOMO’s online shop and Sony Stores. Pre-orders will be accepted from the middle of October at docomo shops.

DOCOMO and KT Share Content for Android Smartphones | Press Center | NTT DOCOMO Global

TOKYO, JAPAN, August 31, 2011 --- NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today an agreement with South Korea’s leading telecom operator, KT Corporation, to share content for smartphones powered by Android™ 2.1 or later versions.

Starting today, DOCOMO has begun offering KT-provided content on “docomo market,” a mobile Internet portal in Japan for mobile applications and content. The initial lineup comprises 30 titles of Android content now popular in South Korea, including action games and puzzles, utility apps for translation, travel etc., and live wallpapers featuring supercars in action.

In South Korea, KT plans to offer about 20 titles of DOCOMO-provided content via its content and application store, “olleh market,” by the end of 2011.

The agreement is one of various commercial initiatives being developed by a joint-business committee that NTT DOCOMO, KT and China Mobile formed in January. The aim is to accelerate the sharing of high-quality content for enhanced mobile experiences in the companies’ respective markets.

More channels for mio TV’s Jingxuan Pack subscribers

Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) today launched two Asian channels on mio TV - Celestial Movies (天映频道) and SingTel's self-packaged Jia Le Channel (佳乐台) - which feature a selection of high-quality content from the region.

Fans of Asian movies will enjoy the best Hong Kong and Asian content. Celestial Movies opens with blockbuster movies (李小龍) and

(精武風雲: 陳真). These movies feature a stellar cast including Donnie Yen, Shu Qi and Tony Leung Ka Fai.

“We are introducing these channels based on feedback from our customers and are committed to bringing them a strong selection of the latest top-quality programmes from the region,” said Mr Goh Seow Eng, Chief Digital Home, SingTel.