France’s three current mobile carriers will share 3G network infrastructure to speed deployment of the technology, the nation’s telecoms regulator revealed yesterday.
February 26, 2010
January 11, 2010
LG web-connected TVs to use Orange France portal
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: A three year partnership deal has been signed by Orange France and LG Electronics wherein LG France would be enabled to offer a wide range of flat screen TVs from March with simplified access to multimedia services from Orange.
Owners of internet-connected LG TV sets will be able to access the Orange portal via a [...]
Comments Off
December 24, 2009
Orange & SFR warned by Arcep to meet 3G obligations
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: France Telecom and Vivendi SA has been warned by French telecommunications regulator Arcep to respect their obligations in terms of third-generation mobile coverage. According to Arcep, the 3G coverage of both the mobile operators did not meet the commitments made at the time of tenders for 3G licenses.
By August 21, Orange France’s 3G network [...]
Comments Off
August 9, 2009
LG touchscreen GD910 watch phone launches for $1,270
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: The LG touchscreen GD910 watch phone has recently hit the mobile market. The handset will be available with a two year contract and is priced at $US1,270. According to the sources this is the “starting price” so the one-year contract might cost the users more. The handset will be available [...]
Comments Off
June 11, 2009
Orange France takes pre-orders for iPhone 3G S, set to launch on 19 June
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Orange France is now taking pre-orders for the phone from Apple, allowing those who sign up to be among the fist to order it. From 17 June, iPhone owners will be able to download the iPhone 3.0 operating system.
Comments Off
June 9, 2009
SFR, Bouygues & Orange France slash iPhone 16GB price to EUR 129
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: The French mobile operators SFR and Bouygues Telecom have slashed the price of the Apple iPhone 3G 16 GB with a subscription contract to EUR 129, down from EUR 199 and EUR 189 respectively. Orange France has also reduced the price to EUR 129 from EUR 199. The reduction is driven by the entry [...]
Comments Off
May 13, 2009
Orange launches tariff plan for people under Earned Income Supplement (France)
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Orange France has introduced a new mobile tariff aimed at people that qualify for the Earned Income Supplement. The Earned Income Supplement is French Government is launching a new social benefit service. This is for very low income families – approximately 3.5 million French people qualify.
The Plan is dubbed as the RSA special tariff [...]
Comments Off
May 5, 2009
Orange France introduces mobile promotions, valid until 17 June
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Orange France, has launched new mobile promotions valid until 17 June. The mobile operator is offering a discount of EUR 10/month for the first three months on the Origami Zen, First, Star and Origami for iPhone plans.
Subscribers under the age of 26 will be offered free unlimited SMS with all Origami subscriptions. New M6 [...]
Comments Off
April 15, 2009
Arcep says GSM coverage maps consistent & 96.5% accurate (France)
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Arcep, the French telecoms watchdog publishes the results of the 2008 survey it conducted on the reliability of GSM coverage maps provided by the mobile operators Orange France, SFR and Bouygues Telecom. The regulator’s audit has reported that the maps are accurate and consistent with more than 96.5% of measurements made in the field. [...]
Comments Off
April 7, 2009
Orange France gives a rebate of EUR 50 on HTC dream until 27th April
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Orange France has slashed the price of HTC Dream handset, known as the G1 internationally, in order to promote the handset, until 27 April. The phone is available at EUR 49; the incumbent is giving a EUR 50 rebate. The strong contender SFR has previously announced that it would introduce the second generation HTC [...]
Comments Off
