A comic strip on mobile communication in 2010

The mobile communications systems of tomorrow will offer much more than just telephony and text messaging. Experts predict that mobile multimedia services will play a major role in our daily lives. Ushering in the new era will be radio standards such as UMTS backed up by local mobile networks and digital radio services

Pictures that are too small and connections that are too slow—two reasons why Internet and multimedia applications for cell phones have yet to take off. GPRS and the new UMTS networks will increase data transfer rates, thus making cell phones suitable for videos. But the question is: which display best serves the depiction of multimedia content?

As laptops, organizers and cell phones assume ever more functions, power requirements are growing by leaps and bounds. In short, the coming multimedia revolution will need better power storage technologies and some exotic new batteries if it is to fulfill its promise

Visit a major Japanese city and it's easy to understand why the country has advanced to become one of the world's pioneers in mobile communications

When it comes to the success of the new mobile communications networks, the biggest uncertainty remains the customer. Which applications will be attractive enough to persuade users to part with their money? Industry studies and experts are focusing on multimedia messaging, entertainment, localized and personalized services, and business applications

The Isle of Man is home to the first field test in Europe of a third-generation mobile communications network. Featuring location-based services, the new network guides users to all the interesting sights, including the next pub or even a nearby ATM

Siemens Mobile Acceleration GmbH (smac) supports start-up companies involved in developing innovative applications for mobile communications networks

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