The world's largest mobile phone operators (based on customer totals) include China Mobile, Vodafone, and China Unicom. In the United States it is currently Cingular Wireless containing around 52 million Customers.
Luxembourg has the highest mobile phone penetration rate in the world, at 164% in December 2005. The total number of mobile phone subscribers in the world was estimated at 2.14 billion in 2005. Around 80% of world's population have mobile phone coverage as of 2006. This figure is expected to increase to 90% by the year 2010.
At present, Africa has the largest growth rate of cellular subscribers in the world. African markets are expanding nearly twice as fast as Asian markets. The availability of Prepaid or pay as you go services, where the subscriber does not have to commit to a long term contract, has helped fuel this growth on a monumental scale, not only in Africa but on other continents as well.
All European nations and most Asian and African nations have adopted GSM. In other countries, such as the United States, Australia, Japan, India and South Korea, legislation does not require any particular standard, and GSM coexists with other standards, such as CDMA and iDEN.
The world's largest mobile phone manufacturers are Audiovox, BenQ-Siemens, High Tech Computer Corporation,Fujitsu,Kyocera, 3G, LG, Motorola,NEC, i-mate, Nokia, Panasonic,Pantech Curitel,Philips, Sagem,Samsung, Sanyo, Sharp, Siemens ,SK Teletech, Sony Ericsson,Alcatel, T-Mobile, and Toshiba.
NOKIA takes first place
MOBILE USERS /OPERATORS DEMOGRAPHY
History of MOBILE PHONES
The basic concept of cellular phones began in 1947 when researchers looked at crude mobile (car) phones and realized that by using small cells (range of service area) with frequency reuse could increase the traffic capacity of mobile phones substantially, however, the technology to do it was nonexistent.
Anything to do with broadcasting and sending a radio or television message out over the airwaves comes under a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulation that a cellular phone is actually a type of two-way radio. In 1947, AT&T proposed that the FCC allocate a large number of radio spectrum frequencies so that wide-spread mobile phone service could become feasible and AT&T would have a incentive to research the new technology. We can partially blame the FCC for the gap between the concept of cellular phone service and it's availability to the public. Because of the FCC decision to limit the cellular phone frequencies in 1947, only twenty three cellular phone conversations could occur simultaneously in the same service area - not a market incentive for research.
The FCC reconsidered it's position in 1968, and stated "if the technology to build a better mobile phone service works, we will increase the cellular phone frequencies allocation, freeing the airwaves for more mobile phones." AT&T - Bell Labs proposed a cellular phone system to the FCC of many small, low-powered broadcast towers, each covering a 'cell' a few miles in radius, collectively covering a larger area. Each tower would use only a few of the total frequencies allocated to the cellular phone system, and as cars moved across the area their cellular phone calls would be passed from tower to tower. Radiophones have a long and varied history that stretches back to the 1950s, with hand-held cellular radio devices being available since 1983. Due to their low establishment costs and rapid deployment, mobile phone networks have since spread rapidly throughout the world, outstripping the growth of fixed telephony.
Martin Cooper is widely considered to be the inventor of the cell phone. Using a modern, if somewhat heavy portable handset, Cooper made the first call on a cell phone in 1973. At the time he made his call, Cooper was working as Motorola's General Manager of its Communications Division. Motorola had developed the idea of using cellular communications on a portable platform (i.e., a handset)in a non-vehicle setting.
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is gphone real
There are rumours that Google is working on a phone let's look as some evidences to find out if they are true or not
A pervasive rumor suggests that Google operates a secret lab staffed with 100 engineers and led by former Apple executive, Andy Rubin, the designer of the Sidekick mobile gadget who now works for Google.
The U.K.'s Guardian reported late last year that Google held talks with Orange, the giant European carrier owned by France Telecom, on a "multibillion-dollar" deal involving a co-branded cell phone made by Taiwan's HTC.
Recently, someone claimed in an online post to have taken part in a market research survey in which he was asked questions about a possible Google phone made by Samsung. The poster says the phone bill for this device would be subsidized by advertising.
Google's top executive in Spain, Isabel Aguilera, told Noticias.com that "some of our engineers' time is dedicated to the development of a mobile phone," according to a translation on the Ars Technica Web site.
Nomura analyst Richard Windsor reportedly told clients last week that Google confirmed at CeBIT that it's working on a phone designed to "bringing Google to users who don't have a PC."
All that sounds pretty convincing. But other facts suggest that Google is not working on a handset:
Google spokeswoman Erin Fors said last week that Google remains "focused on creating applications and establishing and growing partnerships with industry leaders to develop innovative services for users worldwide. However, we have nothing further to announce."
Richard Kimber, an executive in Google's South-East Asia group, told The Australian Financial Review that, "At this point in time, we are very focused on the software, not the phone."
Vint Cerf, Internet legend and Google's chief Internet evangelist, said in an interview with the Sydney Morning Herald that "becoming an equipment manufacturer is pretty far from our business model."
I think one reason why people believe Google phone rumors is that comparable Apple iPhone rumors circulated for years, and most turned out to be true.
google phone
There are rumours that like Apple iPhone we could well have a Google phone. Yes you have heard it right A phone from Google stable. Although this is just a rumour there is no confirmation at all.
Google appears to be lining up partnerships between carriers and handset makers to build and sell free or very cheap Google-branded phones supported by advertising. Google CEO Eric Schmidt has been quoted previously as saying that cell phones and cell phone calls could both be free if the industry developed the right advertising model.
These cheap phones would most likely be manufactured by a third party based on design direction from the carrier and Google, and would serve the low end of the market where people may not have PCs for using Google.
This model is more about expanding the reach of Google's search and other features into new markets, not developing some amazing, high-end phone that will compete with the iPhone, Treo and BlackBerry.
Google cal on mobile
Google this week released a mobile version of its Calendar tool. Sign up is easy: Just go to calendar.google.com from your mobile phone and you'll see your agenda of upcoming events, complete with details like date, time, location, description, and guest list.
This is just another sign of Google going Mobile. It is mobilizing all of its applications, including Google Maps. I have not yet had a chance to try it on a phone. If any of you accessed Google Calendar on your cell phone yet then plz tell me?
It seems it works fine on mobile.
EARN money
Are you a blog owner have?? Do you want to make money TO PAY YOUR MOBILE BILL??
Then you might have tried Cost per click, Affiliate where you need to have someone either buying or clicking. But have you anytime considered blogvertising. It's getting paid to blog.
Has any one of you heard about Bloggerwave . It's a marketplace for advertisers to reach bloggers and other consumer content creators. You get paid from 1$ to 100's of $ per post you put up isn't that great.You can earn just by putting up posts on your blog.As you know I get paid to blog .Even this particular post is also paid post.
I heard about this site when i was scanning about someones blog. It had the caption(image)"Get paid to blog". I though why not give this a try? Signing up was easy, the problems came then.It was too easy to understand and so i started about /blogging on what they wanted me to blog.
Let me explain to you how it works. First i check for jobs. If i have a job that would fit in with this blog or i need cash i will blog about it. If i don't feels so i will not. That's it plain and simple.First you need put up a post with a given code on your site .This is actually a image that tells me that it's a sponsored post by bloggerware. Once approved you get paid. They even many opportunity.
So visit the site and get started. Who knows you too could be a millionaire in just a month
unlock your phone
Have you ever encountered the situation when you may want to just lock your phone or you may want to format your phone ? if yes then this post is for you.
NOTE: The default security code for all Nokia handsets is 12345.
So today i am going to post the way through which you can unlock your nokia phone
There are three ways through which you can unloack your nokia phone without knowing the security code.
Method 1. Try the default security code i.e 12345 for all nokia phones.
Method 2. Download the java software from here and install it on nokia java based symbian phone.
Method 3. You can also unlock your nokia phone directly over internet by “Enter your phone IMEI number” by typing the code in the brackets (*#06#)
Iphone tips
Today i am going to tell you some great and widely used tips for iphone that will increase you productivity using your iphone.
1. Use your iPhone as a storage device - use your iphone to store music and videos.
2. Get a bigger keyboard for Web browsing - rotate your iPhone horizontally before tapping the address bar, the Safari window will switch to horizontal mode.
3. Make a call from Safari - Just tap the number; iPhone will dial it for you.
4. Another way to scroll through Contacts - hold your finger on the alphabetical list and then slide up and down.
5. Free up your memory space. - iPhone offers to delete videos after you have watching them.
Google search for mobile
There is a very simple procedure to use google search directly from your mobile phone.
Follow the step by step procedure to search for anything via a sms without any web application.
1. Open the messaging in your phone.
2. Go for new text message and type your search query.
3. Send to 466453 (Google sms server).
4. Thats it. Done! as you will receive the result as sms again.
For sports scores
* Type the name of the sports team
* Examples: “arsenal”.
For weather conditions
* Type the word “weather” followed by the zip or city and state
For more info send help to 466453
.::Nokia Universal Codes::.
1st Line : Software Version,
2nd Line : Software Release Date,
3rd Line : Compression Type. ( Favourite )
(6) *#9999# Phones software version if *#0000# does not work.
(7) *#06# For checking the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI Number). ( Favourite )
(8) #pw+1234567890+1# Provider Lock Status. (use the "*" button to obtain the "p,w" and "+" symbols).
(9) #pw+1234567890+2# Network Lock Status. (use the "*" button to obtain the "p,w" and "+" symbols).
(10) #pw+1234567890+3# Country Lock Status. (use the "*" button to obtain the "p,w" and "+" symbols).
(11) #pw+1234567890+4# SIM Card Lock Status. (use the "*" button to obtain the "p,w"
and "+" symbols).
(12) *#147# (vodafone) this lets you know who called you last.
(13) *#1471# Last call (Only vodofone).
(14) *#21# Allows you to check the number that "All Calls" are diverted to
(15) *#2640# Displays security code in use.
(16) *#30# Lets you see the private number.
(17) *#43# Allows you to check the "Call Waiting" status of your phone.
(18) *#61# Allows you to check the number that "On No Reply" calls are diverted to.
(19) *#62# Allows you to check the number that "Divert If Unreachable (no service)" calls are diverted to.
(20) *#67# Allows you to check the number that "On Busy Calls" are diverted to.
(21) *#67705646# Removes operator logo on 3310 & 3330.
(22) *#73# Reset phone timers and game scores.
(23) *#746025625# Displays the SIM Clock status, if your phone supports this power saving feature
"SIM Clock Stop Allowed", it means you will get the best standby time possible.
(24) *#7760# Manufactures code.
(25) *#7780# Restore factory settings.
(26) *#8110# Software version for the nokia 8110.
(27) *#92702689#
Displays -
1.Serial Number,
2.Date Made,
3.Purchase Date,
4.Date of last repair (0000 for no repairs),
5.Transfer User Data.
To exit this mode you need to switch your phone off then on again. ( Favourite )
(28) *#94870345123456789# Deactivate the PWM-Mem.
(29) **21*number# Turn on "All Calls" diverting to the phone number entered.
(30) **61*number# Turn on "No Reply" diverting to the phone number entered.
(31) **67*number# Turn on "On Busy" diverting to the phone number entered.
(32) 12345 This is the default security code. press and hold # Lets you switch between lines
NOKIA 5110/5120/5130/5190
IMEI number: * # 0 6 #
Software version: * # 0 0 0 0 #
Simlock info: * # 9 2 7 0 2 6 8 9 #
Enhanced Full Rate: * 3 3 7 0 # [ # 3 3 7 0 # off]
Half Rate: * 4 7 2 0 #
Provider lock status: #pw+1234567890+1
Network lock status #pw+1234567890+2
Provider lock status: #pw+1234567890+3
SimCard lock status: #pw+1234567890+4
NOKIA 6110/6120/6130/6150/6190
IMEI number: * # 0 6 #
Software version: * # 0 0 0 0 #
Simlock info: * # 9 2 7 0 2 6 8 9 #
Enhanced Full Rate: * 3 3 7 0 # [ # 3 3 7 0 # off]
Half Rate: * 4 7 2 0 #
NOKIA 3110
IMEI number: * # 0 6 #
Software version: * # 0 0 0 0 # or * # 9 9 9 9 # or * # 3 1 1 0 #
Simlock info: * # 9 2 7 0 2 6 8 9 #
NOKIA 3330
IMEI number:*#06#
This will show your warranty details *#92702689#
*3370# Basically increases the quality of calling sound, but decreases battery length.
#3370# Deactivates the above
*#0000# Shows your software version
*#746025625#This shows if your phone will allow sim clock stoppage
#4370# Half Rate Codec deactivation.
It will automatically restart Restore Factory Settings To do this simply use this code *#7780#
Manufacturer Info Date of Manufacturing *#3283#
*3001#12345# (TDMA phones only)
This will put your phone into programming mode, and you'll be presented with the
programming menu
1) Select "NAM1"
2) Select "PSID/RSID"
3) Select "P/RSID 1" Note: Any of the P/RSIDs will work
4) Select "System Type" and set it to Private
5) Select "PSID/RSID" and set it to 1
6) Select "Alpha Tag" Enter a new tag, then press OK
7) Select "Operator Code (SOC)" and set it to 2050
8) Select "Country Code" and set it to 302 for Canada, and 310 for the US.
9) Power down the phone and power it back on again ISDN CodeTo check the ISDN number on your Nokia use this code *#92772689#
10) Select "Connected System ID"
Note: Enter your System ID for Cantel, which is 16401 OR 16423. If you don't know yours, ask your local dealer for it.
NOTE:-
1) This site is only for educational puropse
2)All of the codes have not been tested by me but some of them have been
3)Perform all the codes at you own risk
SMILEYS
HAPPY
:-) smiling; agreeing
:-D laughing
-) hee hee
-D ho ho
:-> hey hey
;-) so happy, I'm crying
:'-) crying with joy
\~/ full glass; my glass is full
(-: Also smiling
:) Smiling without a nose
:' ) Happy and crying
:-( ) Smiling with mouth open
8-) Smiling with glasses
[:-) Smiling with walkman
:-)8 Smiling with bow tie
{:-) Smiling with haird
:-) Smiling with capC
:-) Smiling with top hat
(:-) Smiling with helmet
:-)= Smiling with a beard
&:-) Smiling with curls
#:-) Smiling with a fur hat
MISCHIEVOUS
;-) winking; just kidding
'-) winking; just kidding
;-> devilish wink
:*) clowning
:-T keeping a straight face
SUPPORTING
:^D "Great! I like it!"
8-] "Wow, maaan"
:-o "Wow!"
^5 high five
^ thumbs up
:] Gleep, a friendly midget who wants to befriend you
(::()::) bandaid; offering help or support
SAD
:-( frowning; boo hoo
:( sad
:-< really sad
:-c really unhappy
:-C really bummed
&- tearful
:' crying
:'-( crying and really sad
:- grim
:[ really down
:-[ pouting
\_/ "my glass is empty"
:-( Sad
:( Sad, without nose
:'-( Crying
:-c Unhappy
:- Angry
:-(0) Shouting
:-< Cheated
>:-( Very angry
ANGRY & SARCASTIC
>:-< angry
:- angry
:-@ screaming
:-V shouting
:-r sticking tongue out
>:-< absolutely livid
!! :-, smirk
:-P nyahhhh!
:-> bitingly sarcastic
TRYING TO COMMUNICATE
:-& tonguetied
:-S incoherent
:-\ undecided
:- I "hmmm..."
:-, "hmmm "
:-# "My lips are sealed"
:-X "My lips are sealed"
:-Y a quiet aside
:-" pursing lips
:-W speaking with forked tongue
:( ) can't stop talking
:-v Talking
:-w Talking with two tongs
}{ face-to-face
:-/:-I No face/poker face
FEELING STUPID OR TIRED
:~/ mixed up
%-) braindead
(:I egghead
<:-I dunce
=:-) hosehead
:-] smiling blockhead
:-[ un-smiling blockhead
-O yawning
-I asleep
:-6 exhausted
; wipeout
:-o zz Bored
-I Sleeping
-O Snoring
SURPRISED, INCREDULOUS, SKEPTICAL
:> What?
:@ What?
:Q What?
:-o "uhh oh!" OR surprise
;-) sardonic incredulity
:O shocked 8
- eyes wide with surprise
:-/ skeptical
8-O "Omigod!!"
:-C just totally unbelieving
-{ "Good Grief!"
:-<> Surprised
:-( ) Shocked
:-~) Having a cold
:-\ Sceptical
\-o bored
:-O Wow
HUGS & KISSES
: * kisses
:-X a big wet kiss!
:-x kiss kiss
:-{} blowing a kiss
[] hugs
(( )):** hugs and kisses
((((name)))) hug
[ ] wanting to hug
}xx kisses
:-* Kiss
@}--\------,--- A rose
OTHER FEELINGS
:][ feeling separate
] [ separating
) ( really separating
() feeling in harmony; connecting
] ? moving away and wondering about you?
[ ? moving toward you and wondering about you?
:-* BitterO
:- Determent
:-) An angel
:-9 Salivating
: @ Shouting
:-o Appalled
PEOPLE & THINGS
B-) Sunglasses
B:-) Sunglasses on head
8:-) Glasses on head
{:-) Toupee
}:-( Toupee blowing in the wind
=:-)= Uncle Sam
<:- Monk / Nun
:^) Broken nose
-:-) Punk
@:-) Using a turban
:=) Two noses
:-# Razes
<-) Chinese
:-{) With a moustache
:-{} Lip stick
:-Q Smoking
:-? Smoking a pipe;-) Twinkle
;) Twinkle, without nose
MISCELLANEOUS
:-* Oops!
:-) angelic
; being an angel (at heart, at least)
:-I indifferent
:-P tongue hanging out in anticipation O
:-X Not saying a word
%-6 Not very clever
%-} Intoxicated
Apple iphone
General Product Info
Height 4.5 in
Width 2.4 in
Depth 0.7 in
Weight 4.8 oz
Display Type LCD
Disp Resolution 320 x 480 Pixels
Talk Time 300 Min
Included Function digital camera / digital player
Digital Camera 2.0 Megapixels
Hard Drive 8 GB
Web Yes
Network GSM (Quadband)
Operating system Mac OS X.
The iPhone brings together several features of the iPod, digital camera, smartphones and even portable computing to one device, with a widescreen display and an innovative input method.
iPhone combines three products — a revolutionary mobile phone, a widescreen iPod with touch controls, and a breakthrough Internet communications device with desktop-class email, web browsing, maps, and searching — into one small and lightweight handheld device. iPhone also introduces an entirely new user interface based on a large multi-touch display .
