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• The controlling shareholder in Cool Holding has agreed to buy mobile phone operator MIRS from Motorola’s (MOT.N) Israeli subsidiary for $170 million in cash, cable TV company HOT (HOT.TA) said on Thursday.
• Pageonce, mobile productivity app for personal use, announced Thursday that it just closed a $6.5 million round of Series A funding, bringing total funds raised to $10 million. This round was led by Israeli venture firm Pitango Venture Capital and Pitango partner Eitan Bek has been added to Pageonce’s board of directors.
• A winner in the eighth annual Mobile Star Awards(TM) programme, is leading mobile content provider, emoze. Hosted by mobile technology news portal MobileVillage.com, the awards recognize emoze as a ‘rising star’ in the consumer applications category - email or messaging.
• Fring’s new video feature allows people with certain Nokia phones using the Symbian operating system to make video calls over the 3G data network, no Wi-Fi required.
• Partner Communications Company Ltd. (”Partner” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:PTNR) (TASE:PTNR), a leading Israeli mobile communications operator, announces the appointment of Mrs. Osnat Ronen (appointed on behalf of the Company’s Israeli founding shareholders and their approved substitutes) to its Board of Directors.
• Cellcom (CEL.N) (CEL.TA), Israel’s largest mobile phone operator, will begin iPhone sales on Wednesday at midnight (2200 GMT), a company spokeswoman said. Rival Partner Communications (PTNR.TA) (PTNR.O) — which operates under the Orange brand — will launch sales on Thursday, a spokeswoman said, while Bezeq Israel Telecom (BEZQ.TA) unit Pelephone, the third largest cellular provider, is also slated to start sales on Thursday, local media said. The company was not immediately available for comment.

• cVidya Networks will lead the “Mobile Content and Advertising Revenue Management” catalyst project at the TM Forum’s Management World America 2009, held this week in Orlando, Fla. The Management World Americas 10th annual conference will focus on how to launch new business models and deliver vital efficiencies and new service revenues.
• he World Economic Forum today announced that Amobee has been selected as a Technology Pioneer 2010 for its accomplishments as an innovator of the highest caliber, and whose mobile advertising technologies and business model will have a deep impact on business. and society.
• Emblaze notifies Apple inc. of infringement of Emblaze patent Ra’anana, Israel, 02 December 2009 - Emblaze Ltd. has recently notified Apple Inc. (”Apple”)* that the HTTP Live Streaming Application announced by Apple and intended for use in Apple’s iPhone* and iPod* touch devices, infringes Emblaze’s U.S. patent for media streaming technology.
• - InfoGin (www.infogin.com), the pioneer and market leader in providing telco-grade mobile browsing solutions, today announced a new innovative range of mobile browsing solutions that complements its flagship product, the Intelligent Mobile Platform(TM) (IMP(TM)). InfoGin’s latest technologies enable operators to remain in the mobile web value chain by providing their high-end devices subscribers quick and easy access to their favorite web content, applications and operator-driven premium services. This enables operators to expand their branded offerings and advertising, increase revenues, reduce churn and operational costs, and retain and build subscriber loyalty.
• The Israeli wireless market will have 11 million subscribers in 2013 with market share of Cellcom increasing to 35.6%. IEMR’s Mobile Operator Forecast on Israel provides over 50 operational and financial metrics for the Israeli wireless market and is one of the best forecasts in the industry. The publisher provide five-year forecasts at the operator level going out to 2013. The publisher also provide quarterly historical and forecast data starting in 1Q2003 and ending in 2Q2011. Operators covered for Israel include: Cellcom Israel Ltd., Pelephone, Partner Communications Co. Ltd., and Mirs Communications Ltd. The publisher’s Mobile Operator Forecasts are updated quarterly and are available for one-time delivery or through regular updates..
• trivnet, provider of the most powerful transaction management platform for delivering secured Mobile Financial Services (MFS), announced today that it has increased its footprint in Latin America, marking the beginning of a series of deployments which will be disclosed in the near future. Today it was revealed that, in conjunction with Comverse, Trivnet will expand service with Telesur in Suriname to build a complete Mobile Financial Services (MFS) Distribution Network. Comverse has already deployed Trivnet’s platform at Telesur in 2007, providing an airtime recharge and person to person (P2P) value transfer service that has meanwhile achieved some of the highest P2P transfer usage rates in the world.
• AudioCodes (Nasdaq:AUDC), a leading provider of Voice over IP (VoIP) technologies and Voice Network products, today announced the launch of VMAS(TM) — a new family of Mobile VoIP Solutions which comprises a variety of Mobile Soft Clients and a Client Management System (CMS) for leading Mobile Operating Systems and Smartphones. AudioCodes’ VMAS CMS provides carriers with a proven client distribution and back-end management system. In addition, AudioCodes VMAS clients support leading mobile operating systems such as Symbian, Windows Mobile, Apple OS and others. AudioCodes VMAS is currently available for leading smartphones like iPhone/iPod Touch, Nokia, Samsung, HTC and others.
• IBM and Comverse obviously feel they have a lot of help they can sell to mobile operators in Europe. The two companies have joined forces to create a “Centre of Excellence” in France, which will offer its services to operators globally.
• Amobee Media Systems, the world leader in advertising solutions for mobile operators, today announces it has successfully delivered a global mobile ad serving and campaign management platform for Telefónica across all of their 18 markets world-wideץ

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• red Bend Software, the market leader in Mobile Software Management (MSM), announced that China Mobile Communications Corp.’s research and development branch, China Mobile Research Institute, has chosen Red Bend to provide software for firmware over-the-air (FOTA) updating and device management (DM) for mobile phones that use the Android-based OPhone OS (Open Mobile Phone Operating System).
• Comverse has the largest global market share for providing Multimedia Messaging Centers (MMSC) to global telecom carriers, says ABI Research, a leading market intelligence company specializing in global connectivity and emerging technology.
• The popular P2P VoIP service Fring has just announced that they have begun to add support for Skype video calls to their messaging client.
• Mobile satnav specialist, Telmap, has introduced a version of
  Telmap Navigator for Android. The reason being that it is responding to a prediction from Current Analysis that Android is “the fastest growing smartphone operating system in 2009.”
• Mobile driving application Waze is adding a little extra inventive for users to help build out its crowdsourced maps. It already offers users points for “munching” up the road — i.e., driving around with Waze and validating the app’s directions. The latest version adds “road goodies,” special spots on the map that you get extra points for driving over.
• If you think you’re up to the challenge of creating the world’s next blockbuster mobile game or app, it’s time to sign up for the Mo’Minis GameCast #2 contest sponsored by orange™ Israel. In this amazing contest, all you need to grab the big prize is a wild imagination – Mo’Minis Studio does the rest.
• Cellcom Israel (CEL.N) (CEL.TA), the country’s largest mobile phone operator, on Monday posted a 19 percent rise in third-quarter net profit, boosted by higher revenue and a one-time tax gain.

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• Fring, a tool for social communication through mobile phones, has (finally) landed on the Android platform, enabling users who own one of the many phones that run Google’s free open source system to download and install the application onto their devices for free.
• Alvarion says that it has won a supply contract from Australian ISP, Adam Internet to deploy a WiMAX network across metropolitan Adelaide, Australia. Adam Internet is building a wireless broadband network as part of the Australian government’s Broadband Guarantee Program aimed at providing services to all Australian residents.
• Ringback tone service developer Muzicall has raised €9 million in a funding round, led by existing investors Blue Run Ventures and Thule.
• Mobile content technology vendor m-Wise (OTCBB: MWIS) today announced its consolidated financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. Financial Results. Net Profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $136,426 compared with a net loss of $550,480 in 2008.
• Partner Communications (PTNR.O) (PTNR.TA), Israel’s second-biggest mobile phone operator, said on Thursday it would seek to raise 360 million shekels ($95 million) in a private note placement.
• Mauj Mobile announced its partnership with Mobixell, a provider of innovative mobile advertising and multimedia solutions, on November 18, 2009, to deliver a full cycle service in mobile advertising. The partnership between the two companies is aimed at providing a complete commercial and technological package for managing operators’ advertising inventories for global and local brands in the region. This partnership will consist of creative work, campaign planning and execution, media management, inventory management, ad serving and ad delivery via various digital and mobile channels.
• MetroPCS Communications, Inc. PCS), the leading provider of unlimited, flat-rate, pay-in-advance wireless communications service inthe U.S., and Amdoces (NYSE: DOX), the leading provider of customefr experience systems, today announced that MetroPCS completedc the conversion of all of its customers onto Amdocs CES 7.5.
• infoGin (http://www.infogin.com), the pioneer and market leader in providing next generation mobile browsing solutions, and its strategic partner, NexM communications today announced the successful deployment of InfoGin’s Intelligent Mobile Platform(TM) (IMP(TM)) at NTT Resonant Inc. InfoGin’s flagship technology enables operators and content providers to retain full control over the mobile service ecosystem by expanding service offerings, increasing revenues while reducing costs, and retaining and building subscriber loyalty.

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• Fring Has a New Version for iphone.
• IBM unveils technology to help telcos analyse usage patterns that was developed in Israel labs.
• Off-portal mobile display advertising network Todacell is coming out into the public eye after years in stealth mode.
• Abichai Levi from mobixell talks in CTIA.

• OpenMarket Inc. (an amdocs unit) announced the pilot launch of the OpenMarket SMS Advertising service, a new capability that enables
  content providers to tap into advertising networks and monetize the content
  that they deliver to consumers.

• merrill Lynch Israel, which is handling the sale of Mirs Communications Ltd.for Motorola Inc. (NYSE: MOT), is due to meet Motorola executives next week to discuss the next steps in the sale process. Decisions may be taken about a buyer.

• verge Networks, a leading supplier of advanced networking solutions, announced a low-cost,

•  high-performance, Wireless Universal Gateway chip solution for next generation mobile backhauling infrastructures

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• Recognizing the ever-important retail channel, Amdocs is launching a retail solution designed to help service providers better serve their customers.
• Israeli mobile network operator, Partner Communications has confirmed that it has submitted a formal bid to buy rival operator, MIRS from Motorola
• Motorola Inc.  is demanding that the bidders for Mirs Communications Ltd. agree to pay a NIS 50 million penalty if the Ministry of Communications and Antitrust Authority refuse to approve their acquisition of the company, if they win the tender.
• calcalist reports that asocs will sell chips to china mobile (5-7 million$)
• The GSMA, which represents the interests of the worldwide mobile communications industry, announced the winners of the Israel Tournament of the 2010 Mobile Innovation Grand Prix competition. The winners were announced at the GSMA’s Mobile Innovation Israel Event, which was held as part of the 13th Annual Journey Conference, a leading technology event held by Ernst & Young in Tel Aviv on September 15th.The Global Finalists for the Mobile Innovation Grand Prix Israel Tournament are:- Siklu Wireless Communications (Israel)- fring (Israel)
• The folks at WorldMate have told jkontheryn that  their top-selling travel app is getting integrated with the popular Yelp social networking service with the new version 3.0. This integration is hitting the BlackBerry platform first, and melds local Yelp reviews / recommendations with the travel benefits of WorldMate.

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• A cellular device created by an Israeli start-up venture is to be the first marketed by an international company. The international firm, Globe Telecom, said it would distribute the Modu device, which was developed by a start up company headed by Dov Moran. Globe Telecom, the second largest telecommunications company in the Philippines, declared $650 million in earnings during the first half of 2009.
• Fring for Symbian S60 has been updated and now includes support for the latest Nokia devices (not those announced at the Nokia World) — including E52, 5630 and E72
• apple is reportedly gearing up for the launch of its highly popular iPhone is Israel next month.The company has approached the Antitrust Authority in order to make sure that all of its activities with the wireless carriers in the country are approved, and that there are no issues present ahead of the launch, which should be performed on October 15.

• Capital market players have been wondering about the leverage Ilan Ben-Dov will need to finance his acquisition of Partner Communications: He is buying a 51% interest in the mobile services provider for NIS 5.29 billion. But Ben-Dov told institutional investors on Sunday that in his opinion, the deal is one of the least leveraged and least risky ever transacted in Israel.
• Siano Mobile Silicon , a leading global Mobile Digital TV (MDTV) chip maker, announced the launch of a new multi- Standard mobile TV receiver chip, the SMS1230.
• 9 Telecom companies from Israel will be visiting India with the The Israel Export and International Cooperation Institute, to meet telecom operators in the country.
• The Migdal Capital Markets brokerage initiated coverage of Israel’s telecommunications sector, saying its preferred pick in the sector was Cellcom Israel Ltd.
• Motorola Inc  wants the bidders for Mirs Communications Ltd. to submit their final offers by mid-month. All of Israel’s three cellular operators have decided to bid for their smaller rival, although both the Ministry of Communications and the Antitrust Authority are opposed to them acquiring the company.

• Genoa Color Technologies announced Pixcale technology to address the twin challenge of delivering longer battery life and vivid TV-quality color on high-resolution mobile phone displays.
• FlyScreen, an application created by an an Israeli startup called Cellogic, replaces the lock screen on your Android device with a few widgets that you can play with while your mobile phone is locked.
• NDS , the leading provider of technology solutions for digital pay-TV, has teamed up with Pontis , to integrate its Marketing Delivery Platform™ (MDP) with the NDS Unified Headend.
• Israelis may be able to get iPhones, but they can’t have any iTunes. For now, the online music and video store won’t be opening its virtual doors to Israeli consumers despite the local iPhone launch, TheMarker has learned.
  
• fring is now on the sony ericcson app store.
• my6sense iphone app is live in the app store.
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• Lightspeed Venture Partners and Pitango Venture Capital are pouring more capital into WeFi, operator of a global, community-based network of WiFi hotspots, in an undisclosed Series B round of funding and following an earlier round by both investors secured back in May 2007.
• Bezeq Israel Telecom, the country’s dominant phone company, reported a 19 percent rise in quarterly net profit on Wednesday and raised its outlook for the rest of 2009.
• Fring announced today that the Fring 3.40 is now available for Samsung (Symbian) handsets.
• The iGO My Way 2009 turn-by-turn navigation app is now available in the App Store, offering editions for North America, Europe, and Western Europe.
• IDB Holding Corp. Ltd. mobile telecommunications unit Cellcom Israel Ltd. said that it is considering a bid to buy 100 percent of Mirs, the smallest cellular company in Israel.
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• Here is a really funny video about fring.
• modu completed the production on the first line of the “modu” mobile phone. “calcalist” news paper reports that the 200 employees have started using the device.
• N-trig, an Israeli technology start-up that has designed a touch computer device, may go public next year in New York and could command a market value of $1 billion, according to CEO Amihai Ben David.
• A major change in Israel’s telecommunications infrastructure could be in the works. Sources inform “Globes” that Israel Electric Corporation and Partner Communications Ltd. are in talks to set up a venture which will use the IEC’s fiber optic cable network as a telecommunications network.
• An interesting interview with Emoze, an email and messaging solution for the mass market.

• Comverse Technology Inc. said that it has settled the options backdating case brought against it by the US Securities and Exchange Commissio.
• Comverse Inc. is the latest company to end litigation with Klausner Technologies Inc. in an infringement suit over visual voice-messaging technology, leaving Embarq Communications Inc. as the last of nine defendants named in the suit.
• WeFi, the company behind the global WiFi network, has launched WeFiApps, what they say is the first WiFi powered launch pad for mobile applications.
• Funambol and JAJAH, the global IP communications company, announced the world premiere of the new Go JAJAH service, to be launched exclusively in Italy
• irael’s parliament is considering whether to allow a fifth mobile operator. The Economic Arrangements Bill which accompanies the state budget calls for the addition of a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO).
• Hong Kong conglomerate Hutchison Whampoahas asked potential buyers to submit bids for its majority stake in Israel’s Partner Communications by Wednesday.
• In 1Q09, Alvarion consolidated its overall WiMAX equipment revenue share lead by migrating existing customers to 802.16e networks and winning new business.
• Comverse today announced that GTEL Mobile, a new mobile operator in Vietnam, has deployed the Comverse^® ONE^? Billing & Active Customer Management^? solution, a converged billing system that will help differentiate the operator from other telecom providers by offering flexible billing models and a 360-degree view of the customer, regardless of touch point.
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• WorldMate is now available for the iPhone and iPod. Worldmate is a cool app  from Israel for business travelers.
• Fring from Israel launched a new version to its social voip app.

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