MobileCom Exhibition: Cutting-Edge Technology and Innovations on Display

Strategic Insights -

The second MobileCom exhibition is set to be held at Sydney's Darling Harbour Exhibition and Convention Centre, showcasing the latest digital and analogue phones from leading manufacturers such as Ericsson, Nokia, Sagem, Alcatel, and others. Alcatel will be highlighting its new low-cost HC400 GSM digital phone, featuring a three-line, twelve-character display, and a helical-type antenna that provides good compromise between convenience and radio frequency signal strength.

Key Takeaways:

  • Alcatel's HC400 GSM digital phone features a three-line, twelve-character display and a helical-type antenna that is shorter than most extendable types.
  • The HC400 has a negative effect on call quality when the antenna is not extended during a call, but Alcatel's helical non-extendable type provides a good compromise between convenience and radio frequency signal strength.
  • Ramoth International will showcase the Aquapac, a water-resistant environment for mobile phones that is ideal for water sports enthusiasts and individuals who need to work in rain or near lakes and rivers.
  • The Aquapac is a plastic bag-like container that seals the phone from any moisture and allows users to make calls while swimming or working in wet environments.
  • Vodafone will be promoting its network services, including Thruconnect, a directory connection service that allows users to dial 013 for directory assistance and connect to the desired number with ease.
  • The companies represented at the show include Siemens Nixdorf, InterCel, Telstra, Alcatel, Optus, Vodafone, Aerofone, and CSD.
  • Telstra MobileNet Digital has finally got its ReadyRoam global roaming up and running, offering transparent roaming to 10 countries, including Denmark, Finland, Greece, Hong Kong, the Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
  • New telecommunications company One.Tel has expanded its operations into Victoria, selling Optus Mobile, Optus STD and IDD, and Telstra local calls.

Statistics:

  • The HC400 GSM digital phone has a three-line, twelve-character display.
  • The Aquapac is made of plastic and has a sealable design that prevents water from entering the container.
  • Vodafone's Thruconnect directory connection service allows users to dial 013 for directory assistance and connect to the desired number with ease.
  • Telstra MobileNet Digital's ReadyRoam global roaming offers transparent roaming to 10 countries.
  • One.Tel's expanded operations in Victoria will sell Optus Mobile, Optus STD and IDD, and Telstra local calls.

Sources:

  • Anyon, Phillip. (1995). "Fish on the phone?" (The Age, 23rd July 1995).
  • Alcatel press release.
  • Vodafone press release.
  • Telstra press release.
  • One.Tel press release.