TIGA, the trade association representing the UK games industry, has welcomed the forthcoming launch of a 4G mobile service.
Telecoms regulator Ofcom has allowed Orange and T-Mobile network owner
Everything Everywhere to use its existing bandwidth to launch
fourth-generation mobile services.
It will allow for faster downloads and it can be launched any time from September 11 although there is no firm date as yet.
Dr Richard Wilson said:
“This
is great news. Faster connections will encourage people to download
apps on the move and it will also open up possibilities for games
developers which rely on fast connections for their games.
“Fast broadband and mobile services are vital for modern day technology where audiences expect to be connected at all times.”
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About TIGA
TIGA
is the trade association representing the UK’s games industry. The
majority of our members are either independent games developers or
in-house publisher owned developers. We also have games publishers,
outsourcing companies, technology businesses and universities amongst
our membership. TIGA won 10 business awards and was nominated a finalist
for 9 other awards during 2010 and 2011. In 2010 TIGA won two business
awards including ‘Trade Association of the Year’ from the Trade
Association Forum. In 2011, TIGA won eight business awards including
‘Trade Association of the Year’ from the Trade Association Forum,
‘Outstanding Organisation’ from the Chartered Management Institute and
two Global Business Excellence Awards, including ‘Outstanding Marketing
Campaign’. Richard Wilson won the ‘Leadership Award’ from the Trade
Association Forum and the ‘Outstanding Leader’ award from the Chartered
Management Institute. TIGA is an Investors in People
organisation.
TIGA's vision is to make the UK the best place in the
world to do games business. We focus on three sets of activities:
political representation, generating media coverage and developing
services that enhance the competitiveness of our members. This means
that TIGA members are effectively represented in the corridors of power,
their voice is heard in the media and they receive benefits that make a
material difference to their businesses, including a reduction in costs
and improved commercial opportunities.
For further information, please contact Dr Richard Wilson, TIGA CEO on: 07875 939 643, or email richard.wilson@tiga.org.