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Dear friends of Wireless Messaging, Please forgive me for bringing this up again, but I really think it is important that we all do something to bring the ability of paging technology to be used to alert the public in times of emergency—to the attention of our elected officials. If you have been reading this newsletter for the last couple of months, you know why I think paging is the best solution for mass alerting. If you want to see the main points again, please click here. If everyone reading this newsletter (in the USA) would just get in touch with their own Senators and Representative, I believe it would make a difference. We only have a short amount of time before everyone starts becoming complacent again, about hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes, and terrorism. It doesn't require a new multi-billion-dollar communications system to alert the public. Paging infrastructure is already deployed coast to coast. Following are some helps about how to contact your Representative and your Senators. If you would like to review the excellent letter that was sent to the Chairman of the FCC by the AAPC and USA Mobility, there is a copy that you can download here. (pdf) It is only necessary to contact the elected officials who represent the congressional district where you live. I hope you decide to help. It will only take a few minutes and it might make a difference. Contact Your U.S. Representative Contact Your U.S. Senator E-mail Directory I had a great time at the AAPC Fall Conference last week and I believe everyone else did as well. I took several photos and have made a separate web page for them. If you would like to see the photos click here. Check out this great article about Paul Lauttamus, sent in by a proud father. Does anyone recognize the WE-557B cordboard?
This Just In! We are not advocating that paging be the only means used to notify the public of impending emergency situations, just that it is the most economical and most efficient way at our disposal, and it is ready to use now. Even if new technology is implemented in cellular telephone networks, such as Cell Broadcast, that will be a positive development and will benefit all the users of cellphones as well. All wireless text messaging systems should be fed the same emergency alert messages simultaneously. Now on to the rest of the news and views. |
A new issue of The Wireless Messaging Newsletter gets posted on the web each week. A notification goes out by e-mail to subscribers on most Fridays around noon central US time. The notification message has a link to the actual newsletter on the Internet. That way it doesn't fill up your incoming e-mail account. There is no charge for subscription and there are no membership restrictions. Readers are a very select group of wireless industry professionals, and include the senior managers of many of the world's major Paging and Wireless Data companies. There is an even mix of operations managers, marketing people, and engineers—so I try to include items of interest to all three groups. It's all about staying up-to-date with business trends and technology. I regularly get reader's comments, so this newsletter has become a community forum for the Paging, and Wireless Data communities. You are welcome to contribute your ideas and opinions. Unless otherwise requested, all correspondence addressed to me is subject to publication in the newsletter and on my web site. I am very careful to protect the anonymity of those who request it. NOTE: This newsletter is best viewed at screen resolutions of 800x600 (good) or 1024x768 (better). Any current revision of web browser should work fine. Please notify me of any problems with viewing. This site is compliant with XHTML 1.0 transitional coding for easy access from wireless devices. (XML 1.0/ISO 8859-1.)
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Dutch trial SMS disaster alert system
By Julie Clothier for CNN
Wednesday, November 9, 2005; Posted: 8:00 a.m. EST (13:00 GMT)
(CNN)—The Dutch government is testing a mobile phone danger alert system that sends text messages to people who could be affected by natural disasters or terrorist attacks.
The system, called Cell Broadcast, uses GSM technology to identify cell phone users in a particular area.
If a disaster occurs, a message is sent to all phones in the area, warning of the danger.
Interior ministry spokesman Frank van Beers told CNN that if successful, the two-year pilot would become common policy throughout the country.
He said the Cell Broadcast system will be used in addition to the other warning systems which are currently used if disaster strikes, such as sirens and special emergency broadcasts on radio and television.
"This is a more instantaneous way of informing people about what is going on right now. It's an extra medium to communicate directly with people during a disaster," he said.
"If something happens in the center of The Hague, for example, we can select communication points from telecom companies and everyone who is within a few 100 meters can get the information."
Other scenarios could include terrorist attacks, fires, explosions and leaks of toxic substances.
"If there was a toxic leak, we could tell people to stay inside."
Van Beers said only those in the area would receive the warning.
"When you are out of the Hague, if that is where the disaster is, you don't get that information."
The government is also investigating sending out the messages in different languages, so that tourists can also be informed, van Beers said.
He said the ministry had received interest from other other countries' governments who were interested in adopting a similar service.
The pilot is taking place in Zoetermeer, and will soon be extended to the capital Amsterdam and the south-western province of Zeeland.
The government is working with mobile phone operators KPN, Vodafone and Telfort, which cover some 85 percent of all Dutch cell phone owners.
Source: CNN.com (Thanks to Brian Gilmore for sending in this article.)
Prism Systems International, Inc. to be Featured on Alexander Haig's World Business Review Series
BOCA RATON, Fla.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Nov. 7, 2005—
November 9, 2005 on Bravo! Network (as paid programming) and November 10, 2005 on CNBC (as paid programming)Multi-Media Productions (USA), Inc. announces that Prism Systems International, Inc. will be featured on World Business Review, hosted by General Alexander Haig.
The need to communicate effectively is the key for any business. With continually advancing technology, how can companies know they are staying connected effectively? In this segment of World Business Review, Prism Systems International, Inc. will discuss how its diverse expertise in paging system technology provides a communication solution for firms seeking to increase their messaging capabilities.
Mr. Jim Nelson, Chairman, President and CEO of Prism Systems International, Inc. will discuss how his company can offer progressive answers for paging technology for business activities and emergency situations.
"Message deliverability to a pager, cell phone or email put the burden on the recipient to choose their active device. This resulted in partial messages due to the many differences in the way devices function. Prism's Message Gateway allows messages to be sent in multiple ways for greater connectivity and efficiency" states Nelson.
Coordinating Producer Dorit Papelbaum added, "Prism Systems International, Inc. is at the forefront of their industry. Their innovative solutions made them a natural to appear on the show."
About Prism Systems International, Inc.
Prism Systems International designs and manufactures the Prism Message Gateway Series of products . . . modern communication systems for radio paging, voice messaging and e-mail messaging. With several models of PMG's available customers can choose a conventional radio paging terminal, or add voice mail and email to provide all of your messaging requirements in a single integrated system.
For more information, please visit www.prismpaging.com.
About World Business Review
World Business Review airs on CNBC (as paid programming) and the Bravo! Network (as paid programming). World Business Review may also be viewed on United Airlines in-flight TV, or through video on demand via www.wbrtv.com/instudio.
The WBR Series is also available at more than 90 prestigious college universities, including Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Notre Dame, Dartmouth College and Georgetown University.
For specific market-by-market air dates and times, please visit www.wbrtv.com/broadcast/1638.html or e-mail Moniqueh@mmpusa.com. For more information, please visit www.wbrtv.com/instudio.
Source: BusinessWire
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USA Mobility Sets Date to Report Third Quarter Results
Investor Conference Call Information Provided
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—USA Mobility, Inc. (Nasdaq: USMO), a leading provider of wireless messaging services, today announced that it will report operating results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2005 on Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at approximately 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).
In addition, USA Mobility plans to host a quarterly conference call for investors at 11:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, November 10. The call-in number is 866-802-6730 (toll-free) or 913-643-4200 (toll). The pass code for the call is 3544544 (followed by the # sign). A replay of the call will be available from 3:00 p.m. ET on November 10 until 11:59 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 23. The replay number is 888-203-1112 (toll-free) or 719-457-0820 (toll). The pass code for the replay is 3544544 (followed by the # sign).
About USA Mobility
USA Mobility, Inc., headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, is a leading provider of paging products and other wireless services to the business, government, healthcare and emergency response sectors. USA Mobility offers traditional one-way and advanced two-way paging via its nationwide networks covering more than 90% of the U.S. population. In addition, the company offers mobile voice and data services through Nextel, Sprint and Cingular/AT&T Wireless, including BlackBerry and GPS location applications. The company's product offerings include wireless connectivity systems for medical, business, government and other campus environments. USA Mobility focuses on the business-to-business marketplace and supplies mobile connectivity solutions to over two-thirds of the Fortune 1000 companies. For further information visit http://www.usamobility.com.
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Source: PRNewswire
New Motorola Razr phone features iTunes
By Peter Cohen pcohen@maccentral.com
If Motorola’s first iTunes-equipped cell phone—the Rokr—didn't rock your world, maybe this one might: Motorola has taken the wraps off the Razr V3i.
A new version of the company’s popular wide-bodied but slim cell phone, the Razr V3i features an “updated and streamlined” design, according to the company. It includes a 1.23-megapixel digital camera with 8x digital zoom, video capture capabilities and full-screen viewfinder, a mini-USB stereo headset, Bluetooth support, MicroSD memory card and Airplane mode, which allows users to listen to iTunes songs without having the phone components operational.
Pricing was not announced, nor were specific carriers who will be offering the phone, but Motorola indicated that the Razr V3i will be available in the fourth calendar quarter of 2005.
Source: Playlist Magazine
Fully Integrated Wireless Paging Service, Operating on Nation's Largest Digital Wireless Data Network, Supports Urgent Corporate Messaging
ATLANTA, Nov. 9 /PRNewswire/—Businesses and government agencies that rely on wireless paging for urgent messaging are getting a big boost with the availability of Cingular Wireless' Enterprise Paging service on all Cingular text-capable handsets and wireless handhelds. Cingular is the first wireless carrier in the U.S. to offer an enterprise-grade paging service that is completely integrated with the customer's existing wireless voice and data services, with consolidated billing and support.
Cingular Enterprise Paging allows customers to use their existing, compatible paging applications to send pages over the Cingular Wireless network to the wireless handheld devices their mobile workers already carry. The service allows businesses to deliver timely information and alerts to employees, customers or suppliers anywhere a Cingular Wireless device is capable of sending and receiving text messages, both in the U.S. and in more than 170 countries abroad.
Cingular Enterprise Paging uses a long message format which allows up to 456 characters, enabling customers to send and receive more complete messages. It features delivery receipts so that users know that their messages have been received. Enterprise paging also supports two-way messaging, so page replies can be routed back to the customer's paging application where it can interact with other enterprise applications such as IT help desk, CRM and automated notification systems.
"We built the Cingular Enterprise Paging gateway from the ground up with the features and performance to support business-level communications," said Michael Woodward, executive director, mobile professional solutions, for Cingular Wireless. "We've also made the service easy to set up and simplified the billing so that our customers can leverage their existing wireless assets to expand their enterprise messaging capabilities quickly and cost effectively."
Cingular Enterprise Paging uses the wireless phone's existing text message capability, so there is no software download required. Enterprise Paging is built to industry standard protocols including SNPP, WCTP, SMTP and TAP. Cingular has worked closely with leading paging application providers to ensure that Enterprise Paging is compatible with their platforms. Several of these providers have had their applications tested and certified to operate on the Cingular Wireless Enterprise Paging Gateway. As a result, customers can use the paging applications they already have and further lower the cost of deployment.
Cingular Wireless' Enterprise Paging service can be added to any eligible Cingular Wireless plan for $9.99 a month per end user for unlimited incoming messages and 10 cents per reply message. Individual customers can subscribe to the service by way of a self-service Web site at http://www.enterprisepaging.com. Businesses that want to equip large groups with Cingular's Enterprise Paging service can take advantage of Cingular's bulk provisioning process, which can provision up to thousands of corporate users at once. For more information on bulk provisioning, contact a Cingular Wireless business-to-business sales representative, visit Cingular's Web site at http://www.cingular.com/paging or call 1-866-CINGULAR.
Cingular Wireless provides wireless services to 95 of the Fortune 100 companies, and counts more than 80 percent of the Fortune 500 and over 1,200 federal, state and local government agencies as customers.
About Cingular Wireless
Cingular Wireless is the largest wireless carrier in the United States, serving 52.3 million customers. Cingular, a joint venture between SBC Communications Inc. (NYSE: SBC) and BellSouth Corporation (NYSE: BLS), has the largest digital voice and data network in the nation—the ALLOVERSM network—and the largest mobile-to-mobile community of any national wireless carrier. Cingular is the only U.S. wireless carrier to offer RolloverSM, the wireless plan that lets customers keep their unused monthly minutes. Details of the company are available at http://www.cingular.com. Get Cingular Wireless press releases e-mailed to you automatically. Sign up at http://www.cingular.com/newsroom.
Source: PRNewswire
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