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RSS manxManx Telecom plan early launch of ADSL
News BT's Manx Telecom subsidiary looks set to roll out asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) technology as soon as November. Like Kingston, Manx is thought to be initially aiming the service at business... [06 Jul 1999]
BT's 3G Manx showcase set for November
News NEC has provided BT and Manx Telecom with the infrastructure and basic integration of the island's 3G network, including the base stations, network routers and radio controllers. BT's wireless division, mmO2, will be... [16 Oct 2001]
A Manx tale
Comment The telco which serves the good folk of the Isle of Man is owned by BT, both of whom were justly proud to have built the world's first 3G network. It even made the national news. Shame, then, that it doesn't actually work. [18 May 2001]
Manx police to use covert Tetra handsets
News The Isle of Man is deploying 'covert' Motorola Tetra handsets to its undercover police and customs officers. According to Robert Williamson, technical director for the Isle of Man Department of Home Affairs, 50 of the small-format units... [10 Mar 2008]
Manx healthcare gets a shot in the arm
News The Isle of Man government has struck a £7.5m, seven-year deal which will see a new healthcare IT infrastructure rolled out across the island. The deal with System C Healthcare will create a Clinical Care Support Service across the... [29 Mar 2007]
BT stalls in 3G three-legged race
News According to a spokesman for Manx Telecom, the launch will now take place in late summer as opposed to later this month as planned. NEC and Siemens are wholly responsible for Manx network infrastructure,... [14 May 2001]
Foot and mouth threatens Europe's first 3G network
News BT subsidiary Manx Telecom is planning to switch on Europe's first 3G networks by the end of May. Manx Telecom said in a statement that "three out of 10 base station sites and 14 additional sites have... [20 Apr 2001]
First HSDPA rollout from UK operator
News The technology will be launched in co-operation with O2's local subsidiary, mobile operator Manx Telecom, and Lucent, on 1 November. O2 is promising its Manx customers mobile connectivity of up to... [20 Oct 2005]
3G roll-outs show lack of Eastern promise
News BT offshoot Manx Telecom is due to launch a 3G network on the Isle of Man by May, racing NTT DoCoMo to be the first 3G network in the world. He also confirmed that Manx Telecom is sticking to its May... [06 Mar 2001]
Of geese, golden eggs and posh pooches
Comment Manx Telecom is working with NEC and Siemens to build the network, and already has a handful of content deals in place with the likes of Imagecom.co.uk (a real-time video applications specialist) and Gameplay (you can... [02 Nov 2000]
Mobile Provider Increases Revenue and Boosts Productivity With Wireless Solution for Key Workers
White Paper Formed in 1987, Manx Telecom is a subsidiary of mmO2 and is the main provider of fixed and mobile networks to 75,000 customers on the Isle of Man. Manx Telecom rolled out O2 Xda and Xda II devices to... [23 Mar 2005]
Wireless Commended: Isle of Man Department of Education
White Paper So Alex Townsend, the IT Teacher on board, decided to experiment with a 3G phone recently provided by Manx Telecom, a subsidiary of O2. One of the responsibilities of the Isle of Man Department of Education is to ensure... [22 Mar 2005]
BT 3G: One giant leap for technology, one tiny step for oratory
News Engineers from BT subsidiary Manx Telecom made the call yesterday, the company said, using handsets built by NEC. BT has made the first ever 3G video call on its test network on the Isle of Man. It took place nearly a... [28 Jun 2001]
DiData lands £5m Isle of Man comms deal
News Dimension Data is working with Manx Telecom to roll out a network infrastructure that will connect 189 of the Isle of Man's government offices and the Cisco-based infrastructure will enable 5,000 government employees... [14 Jan 2005]
3G the 'nearly' technology
Comment Japan's NTT DoCoMo and then BT's Manx Telecom were tipped to be the first to pop the champagne corks earlier this month, but both network operators have had to delay until late summer. It's been a big day for... [30 May 2001]
