ABOUT US
SIGN-UP
MEMBERS
SIGs
NEWS
EVENTS
RESOURCES
JOBS
LOGIN
CONTACT US
This event was organised by Cambridge Wireless, with the support of the The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) , the Federation of Communication Services and The Mobile Data Association (MDA). The event coincided with the 100th anniversary of the Science Museum. Profits from the event will go towards establishing a new computer and communications gallery, "The Making of Modern Communications" at the Museum, an inspiration for the telecommunication engineers of the future.
This ‘Cellular – Celebration’ event has been made possible by our generous sponsors:
|
Telefónica Europe |
www.o2.com |
|
Telefónica Europe
Telefónica Europe is a business division of Telefónica comprising mobile, fixed and DSL operations in the UK, Ireland, Germany, the Czech Republic and Slovakia - all of which use ‘O2’ as their consumer brand. Telefónica Europe also has 50% ownership of the UK and Irish Tesco Mobile and German Tchibo Mobilfunk joint venture businesses. In addition, the group includes the Isle of Man integrated fixed/mobile operator, Manx Telecom. Telefónica Europe is headquartered in Slough, UK, and has some 48.6 million mobile and fixed customers.
|
|
| T-Mobile | www.t-mobile.com |
![]() |
T-Mobile is one of the world’s largest mobile operators with more than 150 million customers worldwide and is the service provider of choice for 16.6 million customers in the UK. T-Mobile offers a range of innovative products and services, such as Solo, the SIM-only plan, Combi, a traditional minutes and text package, and Flext, the UK's first flexible tariff. T-Mobile continues to innovate with new devices such as the UK’s first Android™-based smart phone, the T-Mobile G1, and its successor the T-Mobile G2, both with access to more than 1,000 applications.
T-Mobile has pioneered the mobile internet, and operates an award-winning 3G network with speeds of up to 4.5Mbps. As a pioneer of deep network sharing in the UK, T-Mobile is continuously improving population coverage for 3G services.
|
| 3 Mobile | www.three.co.uk/Mobile_Broadband |
|
3 Mobile are generous sponsors of this event. Further information to follow soon. |
|
| Orange | www.orange.co.uk |
|
Orange are generous sponsors of this event. Further information to follow soon. |
|
| Vodafone | http://online.vodafone.co.uk |
| Vodafone are generous sponsors of this event. Further information to follow soon. | |
| Ericsson | www.ericsson.com/uk |
|
|
Ericsson is the world's leading provider of technology and services to telecom operators. Ericsson is the leader in 2G, 3G and 4G mobile technologies, and provides support for networks with over 1 billion subscribers and has a leading position in managed services. The company's portfolio comprises of mobile and fixed network infrastructure, telecom services, software, broadband and multimedia solutions for operators, enterprises and the media industry. The Sony Ericsson and ST-Ericsson joint ventures provide consumers with feature-rich personal mobile devices. Ericsson is advancing its vision of "to be the prime driver in an all-communicating world" through innovation, technology, and sustainable business solutions. Working in 175 countries, more than 75,000 employees generated revenue of SEK 209 billion (USD 32.2 billion) in 2008. Founded in 1876 with the headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, Ericsson is listed on OMX NASDAQ, Stockholm and NASDAQ New York. |
| Nokia Siemens Network | www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com |
|
|
With about 60,000 people in more than 150 countries, Nokia Siemens Networks is one of the largest telecommunications hardware, software and services companies in the world. We are committed to innovation and sustainability and offer a complete portfolio of mobile, fixed and converged network technologies as well as professional services including consulting and systems integration, network implementation, maintenance and care, and managed services. Nokia Siemens Networks recognises its responsibility towards the environment and towards building a sustainable business. This focus is reflected in every stage of our product lifecycle from design to end-of-life, and in the reduction of the environmental impact of our internal operations. |
| Motorola | www.motorola.com |
|
Motorola (NYSE: MOT) is known around the world for innovation in communications and is focused on advancing the way the world connects. The company has been at the forefront of innovation in communications for more than 80 years and has achieved extraordinary accomplishments along the way. Successes include leading the cellular communication revolution with the development of the world’s first handheld cellular phone, the DynaTAC 8000X, as well as, in 1991, announcing the world's first GSM cellular system and first dual-mode cellular phone. In 2000 Motorola introduced the world's first commercial GPRS (general packet radio service) cellular network and phone and, in 2009, the company launched its ground-breaking 'Milestone' handset with Android 2.0 software and the most advanced browser available on the market. Motorola has also staked out a position at the forefront of innovation in wireless broadband communications. For instance, the company is leading the industry in the field of WiMAX technology with over 35 deployments currently in progress around the world. Motorola also demonstrated the industry's first over-the-air data sessions in the 700 MHz spectrum using the long term evolution (LTE) standard, the next evolution of mobile broadband, in 2009, launching a trial LTE network in the UK. |
|
| Qualcomm | www.qualcomm.co.uk |
|
|
As the world’s largest 3G chipset provider, Qualcomm is committed to the development and advancement of 3G technology. With offices throughout Europe, Qualcomm works closely with numerous operators, manufacturers and developers to enable the successful commercial roll-out of compelling, feature-rich 3G WCDMA (UMTS) and HSDPA/HSUPA services across the region.Qualcomm is a developer and supplier of comprehensive chipsets and system software supporting high-speed mobile broadband networks, as well as multi-mode/multi-band solutions. Qualcomm’s chipsets integrate a wide range of compelling capabilities, including 3D hardware-accelerated graphics and the Company’s gpsOne® solution, the world’s most broadly deployed Assisted-GPS technology. |
| Arqiva | www.arqiva.com |
| Arqiva are generous sponsors of this event. Further information to follow soon. | |
| The Femto Forum | www.femtoforum.org |
|
Femto Forum was set up in 2007 to drive the wide-scale deployment of femtocells and the adoption of industry wide standards. It has over 120 members and directs a multi-faceted campaign raising the profile, driving technology development and promoting the potential of femto solutions among industry stakeholders, standards bodies and consumers. |
|
| ip.access | www.ipaccess.com |
|
ip.access makes in-building cells which have been deployed by over 45 mobile operators around the world. Our Oyster 3G™ femtocell technology improves the user experience for 3G services at home, while our nanoGSM® and nano3G™ picocell solutions provide coverage and capacity for offices, shops, aircraft, ships and remote rural areas. |
|
| picoChip | www.picochip.com |
|
picoChip is driving the deployment of next-generation wireless networks through its world leadership in femtocells and unrivaled capabilities in advanced signal processing. picoChip’s offering includes semiconductors, software and system-level solutions: its products, experience and expertise enable new network equipment that delivers better services for consumers and enhances revenue for carriers. |
|
| Ubiquisys | www.ubiquisys.com |
|
Ubiquisys is the specialist femtocell company recognized by the World Economic Forum as a 2009 Technology Pioneer. Its ZoneGate femtocells are available as standalone units or as part of residential gateways. ABI Research named Ubiquisys as the world's leading femtocell vendor in their 2009 Femtocell Vendor Matrix. |

|
The museum was founded in 1857 under Bennet Woodcroft from the collection of the Royal Society of Arts and surplus items from the Great Exhibition. It was initially part of the South Kensington Museum, together with what is now the Victoria and Albert Museum, but was separated and became the Museum of Patents in 1858, the Patent Office Museum in 1863. This museum contained many of the most famous exhibits of what is now the Science Museum. In 1885, the Science Collections were renamed the Science Museum and in 1893 a separate Director was appointed. The Art Collections were renamed the Art Museum, which became the Victoria and Albert Museum. At this point the Science Collections had to be divorced from the Art Collection due to Queen Victoria’s stipulation that any title bestowed would be for art only. On June 26th 1909 the Science Museum, as an independent entity, came into existence. The Science Museum’s present quarters, designed by Sir Richard Allison, were opened to the public in stages over the period 1919–28. |
|
| BCS | www.bcs.org |
|
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, promotes wider social and economic progress through the advancement of information technology science and practice. They bring together industry, academics, practitioners and government to share knowledge, promote new thinking, inform the design of new curricula, shape public policy and inform the public. |
|
| The National Microelectronics Institute (NMI) | www.nmi.org.uk |
|
The National Microelectronics Institute (NMI) is the trade association representing the semiconductor industry in the UK and Ireland. Its aim is to help build and support a strong semiconductor community by acting as a catalyst and facilitator for commercial and technological development. A not-for-profit organisation funded by its members, the NMI has a membership that spans the supply chain and includes fabless semiconductor manufacturers, IDMs, foundries, design services, IP providers, research and academic institutions as well as business associates with a stakeholder interest in the industry. The NMI mission is "To lead the development of a world-class sustainable UK-based microelectronics Manufacturing, Device & Systems Design community providing a compelling value-proposition for our members". |
|
| IET | www.theiet.org |
|
IET is one of the world's leading professional societies for the engineering and technology community. |
|
| Mobile Data Association | www.themda.org |
| The Mobile Data Association (MDA) is the not-for-profit industry association dedicated to represent and promote all mobile data centric businesses. | |
| Silicon SouthWest | www.siliconsouthwest.co.uk |
| The Silicon SouthWest network provides industry support in the form of professional networking, a regular newsletter and other resources supportive of growth and communication. The South West is home to the UK’s largest concentration of silicon designers, second only to the USA. It is estimated that this cluster is 50% bigger than the next largest, which is in Cambridge. | |
| The Federation of Communication Services | www.fcs.org.uk/ |
| The Federation of Communication Services- FCS - is the UK Trade Association for the communications services industry representing businesses delivering products and services to customers by radio, mobile, fixed and IP telephony. | |
| We also appreciate the advice from the steering group that has helped to inform and shape the format of this event. The steering committee consisted of Mike Short of o2, Ed Candy of 3, Graham Fisher of Orange Labs, Tony Wiener of T-Mobile and Ben Taylor of Vodafone. | |