TDSAT appoints commissioner to inspect compliance of its order

Broadcast tribunal TDSAT on Tuesday appointed a local commissioner to inspect compliance of its order directing three Mumbai-based channel distributors to restore signals of Indusind Media and Communications Ltd. The move follows TDSAT’s directions over a contempt application moved by the Multi System Operator (MSO) Indusind Media against its former distributors. In its contempt application, Indusind Media has...

NCC’s ICT compliance initiative

South East Bureau Chief, Jude Ossai, writes on the efforts of the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) to make Nigerians compliant with Information and Communications Technology (ICT). THERE is no gainsaying the fact that enhancement of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) capacity of most Nigerians is a challenge confronting the nation’s communications sector. The reality is that many Nigerians,...

Samsung Receives WiMAX Forum® Mobile Certification

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced its reception of the “WiMAX Forum Certified™ Seal of Approval” from the WiMAX Forum®, once again proving its leadership in Mobile WiMAX technology. Samsung is one of four WiMAX Forum members receiving the first WiMAX Forum Certified designation for its Mobile WiMAX (IEEE 802.16e) products. The Mobile WiMAX Certified products are ‘Mobile WiMAX 2.3 GHz...

EU Says Yes to Mobile Phone Use on Airplanes, Announces Regulation Plans

Travelers crisscrossing the air over Europe will soon have a new way to occupy their time while en route: using their cell phones during flights. The European Union (EU) on Monday announced plans to begin licensing in-flight use of wireless communications devices and services.Service providers interested in launching offerings for fliers should be able to get EU approval before 2008 is out, AP reported Monday....

Consumers And Industry To Benefit From The Review Of CFM’s General Consumer Code

By Rosliwaty Ramly. KUALA LUMPUR, April 8(Bernama) — Telecommunication & Multimedia Consumer Forum of Malaysia (CFM) is to review the General Consumer Code of Practice for the Communications and Multimedia Industry in Malaysia(GCC). A GCC review workshop will be held to highlight areas where improvements should be made to benefit consumers as well as the industry itself. According to CFM chairman, Tuan...