Asia/Pacific mobile video subscription rates and revenues will grow significantly over the next few years, as handset capabilities and broadcast technology become more advanced, and events like the 2008 Olympic games spur growth, reports In-Stat (http://www.in-stat.com). Mobile video revenues in Asia/Pacific will reach US$3.1 billion in 2010. With the maturing of large Asia/Pacific mobile markets like Japan and South Korea, as well as rapid growth of new markets like China and India, mobile video will be a valuable new stream of revenue for carriers. // more...

The GSM Association, the world’s leading wireless industry representative body and 3G Americas, a new wireless organisation formed to unify the Americas through wireless technology – both representing the GSM family of wireless communications --jointly announced today their collaborative partnership. Executives from each organization signed a memorandum of understanding outlining continued cooperation between the two organizations to further insure the success of the GSM family of evolutionary technologies as the world’s technology choice for next generation wireless services. // more...

Europe : Europeans are turning their attention to the search capabilities of their mobile phones when looking for new careers, according to a recent report from mobilePeople, a leading mobile search firm. // more...

Vodafone Egypt has agreed to pay E£3.34 billion (US$586 million) to the Egyptian government for a 15-year, third-generation, mobile phone licence. The deal comes despite many analysts questioning the immediate potential of 3G services in the country. // more...

Ericsson has been awarded two GSM/EDGE contracts by Digicel Group, the fastest growing mobile telecommunications company in the Caribbean and Central America. Under the contracts, Ericsson will provide nation-wide GSM/EDGE networks in El Salvador and Guyana. // more...

The newest card in the Sierra Wireless lineup for HSDPA networks offers faster downloads and worldwide roaming to keep mobile professionals within reach of the people and information they need // more...

Europe : Mobaila launched tVideotifosi, the new video community developed in partnership with 3 Italia, dedicated to those willing to share their passion and video provocations about the soccer world. // more...

Vodafone announced the availability of its Mobile Connect USB Modem in the UK. The new version of the 3G broadband data card is designed especially for users of the latest generation of laptops and Apple MacBooks, allowing customers to access 3G broadband by simply plugging it into the USB slot on their computer. // more...

US : CDC Corporation announced the creation of a US $100 million investment program whereby its business unit, CDC Mobile, will seek strategic investment opportunities in leading 3G content providers in North Asia and Europe as well as the creation of new original content for the 3G marketplace. // more...

Despite the proliferation of new multimedia services, messaging will remain the major mobile data money-spinner for European operators over the next five years, according to new figures from Jupiter Research. The US-based research company projects that as much as 72% of revenues from premium wireless services will still come from messaging in 2011. // more...