3G Call Made Between Malaysia and Hong Kong

Ericsson has made the first international 3G mobile-to-mobile call in Malaysia. The international 3G mobile-to-mobile call was made via Ericsson's 3G mobile system in Malaysia to SmarTone Mobile Communications's 3G network in Hong Kong.

The call was made in conjunction with the opening of Ericsson's WCDMA Showcase in Kuala Lumpur, with Malaysia's Minister of Energy, Communications & Multimedia, YB Datuk Amar Leo Moggie. presiding at the opening ceremonies and making the nation's first international 3G mobile-to-mobile call.

The Ericsson 3G Showcase is a fully operational 3G network based on commercial 3GPP compliant WCDMA products from Ericsson. Visitors can experience the appeal and effectiveness of advanced mobile applications, ranging from location-based solutions and games, to messaging services and mobile commerce, in a high-speed mobile network environment. The Ericsson Showcase features a complete WCDMA system and operations center.'"

Posted to the site on 2nd September 2002