PapalPower
- 04 Sep 2007 08:21

Corporate Web Site :
http://www.vykecorporate.com
Product Web Site 1 :
http://www.vyke.com
Product Web Site 2 :
http://www.vykedirect.com
Vyke Communications plc is a leading Voice over Internet Protocol ("VoIP") service provider with a focus on mobile applications.
Formed in 2004 and expanding via organic and acquisition-based growth, Vyke's key competitive edge is based on the following technology and expertise:
VoIP based communication systems
Mobile handset technology
Wholesale carrier network management
The Vyke suite of IP-enabled services combines this key technology and expertise to provide innovative, low cost and high quality consumer services that build on the foundation provided by Vyke's vertically integrated VoIP communications network. It provides the following services for any individual or business from a single integrated platform:
Mobile VoIP (VoIP directly from the mobile phone)
PC and device based VoIP services
Mobile messaging
Mobile call back services
Vyke's aim is to become one of the world's largest independent mobile VoIP service providers.
PapalPower
- 19 Sep 2007 15:04
- 20 of 130
RNS Number:1062E
Vyke Communications PLC
19 September 2007
Vyke Communications plc
("Vyke" or "the Company")
Statement Re Press Comment
Further to comments made in today's press the Company can confirm that it is has signed a letter of intent to acquire 100% of the share capital ('the
Acquisition') of a USA based VoIP network service provider ('the Target'). The
Acquisition is subject to due diligence which is ongoing and final approval by
the Board of Vyke. The Acquisition would constitute a substantial transaction
under the AIM Rules for Companies.
The Target is a VoIP service provider headquartered in the US with additional
offices in China. Its VoIP network, comprised of over 50 international points of
presence, delivers approximately 25 million minutes per month of VoIP call
traffic and has a total estimated capacity of approximately 60 million minutes
per month.
The Acquisition, if completed, would provide Vyke with a vertically consolidated
VoIP network presence in key geographical regions such as South East Asia and
Africa, allowing Vyke to increase its services and lower associated costs of
service supply in these regions. The Target's complementary VoIP network will
provide Vyke with approximately 80% more total call handling capacity.
A further announcement with further details of the Acquisition will be made in
due course following the completion of due diligence and the conclusion or
otherwise of the acquisition.
Toya
- 12 Oct 2007 11:20
- 21 of 130
VYKE sp up 8.7% this morning!
PapalPower
- 12 Oct 2007 11:24
- 22 of 130
Yep, challenging 150p now.
BAYLIS
- 12 Oct 2007 13:32
- 23 of 130
PAPALPOWER IS THE GREATEST.
PapalPower
- 12 Oct 2007 14:42
- 24 of 130
I don't think so, I'd vote no......... :)
Today rise could be due to this Daniel Stewart update that come out this morning, on the news from Nokia (Nokia news link is at the bottom) :
VYKE - BUY
Price: 138p Target price: 430p Code: VYKE.L Analyst: Mike Jeremy | 020 7776 6570
Nokia ties up with Intel in WiFi/WiMAX chipsets
Nokia has announced that it will use Intel's "Baxter Peak" chipset in its N Series Internet Tablets, the (first) WiMAX device it plans to launch in 2008.
In addition to Intel's WiMAX Rosedale 2 chipset, its "Montevina" (Centrino Duo upgrade), will offer integrated Wi-Fi and WiMAX for notebooks and UMPCs, and is supported initially by names such as Lenovo, Acer, Asus, Panasonic and Toshiba.
As the press notes "Initially cellcos will remain Nokia's largest customer base for many years, but it knows that in the open internet world, its power will be diminished. It will face competition from a wider range of operators with non-traditional models potentially new clients for Nokia and they will be forced to adapt to the open web anyway."
In short the WiFi/WiMAX wave continues to gather momentum, and Nokia's decision, located as it is at the focus of two essentially competing camps, is pivotal. Vyke's mobile access proposition is enhanced, in our view, by each step towards mainstream device adoption that WiFi and WiMAX takes.
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http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/09/27/page1409-1028983.asp
Nokia Designing Pocket-Sized WiMAX CPE's Using Intel 'Baxter Peak' Chipsets for Sprint's WiMAX (MMDS) Broadband Wireless Network
9/27/07 - In an effort to ensure that mobile WiMAX wireless products work well together and with other products globally, Intel Corporation, Nokia and Nokia Siemens Networks announced that they are testing interoperability across Intel's forthcoming WiMAX silicon for laptops and mobile Internet devices, Nokia WiMAX devices and Nokia Siemens Networks WiMAX infrastructure equipment.
Nokia also said it will use Intel's WiMAX silicon product, which is codenamed "Baxter Peak" and designed specifically for mobile Internet and consumer electronic devices, in its forthcoming Nokia Nseries Internet Tablets. The Internet tablets will be among the very first WiMAX-enabled open Internet devices expected to ship in 2008.
"WiMAX enables the mobile Internet and makes it possible to get content on a variety of new mobile devices at broadband speed, and our Baxter Peak solution is designed specifically for these exciting new devices," said Raviv Melamed, general manager of Intel's Mobile Wireless Group. "Intel, Nokia and Nokia Siemens Networks all recognize our collective responsibility in ensuring that people can take full advantage of WiMAX. Simply put, the infrastructure behind the networks and the devices that access those networks must work together seamlessly."
Mobile WiMAX is a broadband wireless technology that provides multi-megabit speed, great throughput for accessing large amounts of such data as movies and multi-media content, and wide range to access the data over long distances. WiMAX devices and equipment that have been tested for compatibility with each other will help make it easier for consumers to roam from network to network with their Internet devices wherever they go for an always-connected, mobile experience.
"WiMAX will translate into people being able to take their favorite Internet experiences -- be it watching videos, streaming music or doing research on the Internet -- on the go without compromising on quality," said Ari Virtanen, Vice President, Nokia Multimedia.
Intel, Nokia and Nokia Siemens Networks have already started testing their equipment and devices with dozens of other equipment vendors' products for interoperability and conformance with industry standards in Sprint's Herndon, Va. testing labs. Early interoperability testing between multiple industry partners will help to reduce the amount of time required for their respective products to successfully pass through the technical requirements from the WiMAX Forum thus accelerating time-to-market.
Intel and Nokia will continue to champion efforts with 500 other Forum members to deliver end-to-end specifications for global interoperability of WiMAX devices and infrastructure.
Nokia Internet Tablets to Become WiMAX-ready
The Nokia Nseries Internet Tablets are designed to provide a rich Internet experience on a new innovative multimedia computer platform that is small enough to fit into the pocket. The Internet-savvy audience targeted features include a full, familiar Internet experience, powered by Mozilla-based browser, e-mail functions and support for many popular applications, such as the previously announced Skype and Rhapsody.
Nokia Nseries Internet Tablets are based upon the open source Linux operating system, to enable both Nokia and Intel's vision of the "open Internet" -- delivering broadband Internet experience to users on the go. In 2008, this platform with Intel's Baxter Peak WiMAX silicon will work on the Sprint Xohm1 WiMAX network.
Based on the same WiMAX baseband silicon found in Intel's "Echo Peak" MiniCard Module for laptops and ultra-mobile devices, Baxter Peak is optimized for small form factors and low power consumption. It also includes multiple input/multiple output antenna techniques, supporting better reception and faster throughput in challenging environments.
Toya
- 12 Oct 2007 19:53
- 25 of 130
Many thanks for all of that, PP. It was a lovely surprise to see how far these shares had travelled while I was out enjoying myself - if only it could always be so easy!
Krackett
- 18 Oct 2007 10:05
- 26 of 130
Up 25% earlier this morning on the strength of this...
Vyke Communications unit in global VoIP service distribution deal with Nokia
AFX
LONDON (Thomson Financial) - Vyke Communications PLC said its wholly owned unit, Vyke AS, has licensed Nokia Corp to distribute its mobile Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service.
Nokia and Vyke have identified select European markets for the initial launch of the distribution channel under this global agreement, the company said.
Vyke Communications PLC
18 October 2007
Embargoed for 9.30am 18 October 2007
Vyke Communications plc
(the 'Company')
Placing of up to 10m
Vyke Communications plc (AIM: VYKE) is pleased to announce that the Company is
today commencing a road show of institutional investors, with the intention of
raising up to 10m through the placing of new ordinary shares in the Company
(the 'Placing'). The proceeds of the Placing will be used for general working
capital and marketing purposes.
ENDS
For further information please contact:
Vyke Communications Plc +47 67 82 73 60
Tommy Jensen, Executive Chairman
Kjetil Bohn, Chief Executive Officer
Daniel Stewart & Co +44 (0) 207 776 6550
Graham Webster
Threadneedle Communications +44 (0) 207 936 9605
Graham Herring/Josh Royston
About VYKE
Vyke Communications plc is the leading mobile Voice over Internet Protocol
('VoIP') service provider and is headquartered in the UK with subsidiaries and
offices in Norway, USA, Iceland and Malaysia. The strategic goal of Vyke is to
combine its expertise in VoIP-based communication systems, mobile data service
creation/handset technology and wholesale carrier network management to provide
a converged communication solution. Vyke's current set of mobile-oriented
products offers up to a 95% discount compared to current typical mobile operator
pricing structures.
About VYKE MOBILE IP
Vyke Mobile IP is the leading mobile-oriented Voice over IP (VoIP) service
offering users up to 95% discount compared to typical mobile operator pricing
structures. One of the first mass market mobile VoIP services, launched in April
of 2006, Vyke Mobile IP features mobile oriented sign-up steps, automatic
configuration services and pricing.
About the VYKE product suite
The Vyke suite of communication products features advanced services providing
users with low cost, mobile operator / fixed line provider independent ways of
making voice calls and sending text messaging from the mobile phone, PC and
internet. Over 1 million active paid usage accounts have been created within the
Vyke product suite.
This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
PapalPower
- 18 Oct 2007 12:28
- 27 of 130
Lovely Nokia news :)
PapalPower
- 18 Oct 2007 13:40
- 28 of 130
Daniel Stewart comment (and Nokia announced good results, unlike Ericsson the other day) :
VYKE - BUY
Price: 155p Target price: 430p Code: VYKE.L Analyst: Mike Jeremy | 020 7776 6570
Global distribution agreement with Nokia
Vyke has announced a global distribution agreement for its Mobile (WiFi) IP service with Nokia. In our view this represents a major step forward for the viability and profile of Vyke's offer.
Owners of WiFi-enabled Nokia handsets will be automatically directed to Vyke's end-user portal (www.vyke.com) via Nokia's "Download!" applications window.
New users will have $1 credit towards calls costing as little as 4cents each, with the option to sign up to Vyke's service thereafter.
Nokia announces 3Q results today. In 2Q it shipped 101m handsets (of all types) worldwide (a 38% share) and recently announced links with Intel to equip its 2008 models with WiFi and WiMAX chipsets. It is clear that Nokia has decided to strongly promote wireless LAN (WiFi) communications.
Therefore, in our view, the deal with Vyke coincides with a step-change in the momentum of WiFi distribution worldwide. BUY rating reaffirmed.
BAYLIS
- 18 Oct 2007 20:34
- 29 of 130
Shares in internet phone company Vyke soared as it secured a distribution deal with mobile phone giant Nokia. Nokia has agreed to distribute the mobile handset software component of the Vyke Mobile IP service, which enables users to make phone calls via the internet.
BAYLIS
- 18 Oct 2007 20:36
- 30 of 130
finished up 176 to buy
fernandesb
- 18 Oct 2007 22:39
- 31 of 130
PapalPower, no doubt you're an expert :):) so question:
Do you think this 430p target is realistic... ?
And how long it is gonna take? I don't really like to buy something what is already going up, but with target 430p it seems to be still some potential out there....
PapalPower
- 19 Oct 2007 01:04
- 32 of 130
fernandesb - I am no expert, that was the easy one to answer.
With regards to the 430p valuation, as with any stock, that target is after lots more progress. Target prices are also sentiment, and the stock market is sentiment.......good sentiment and anything is possible, bad sentiment and prices collapse down - regardless of progress or fundamentals.
I have been in from 90p levels, and so am happy to keep on holding with no worries.
I cannot say now whether this will go up more in the short term, or not - cannot help there.
All I can say is that a tech blue sky stock like VYKE needs good sentiment to rise - in a bear market these fall the fastest.
fernandesb
- 19 Oct 2007 07:17
- 33 of 130
:):) thanks, anyway you are very right, sometimes i feel that that is the way (sentiment) in many cases:)
PapalPower
- 19 Oct 2007 12:39
- 34 of 130
VYKE and CDN up nicely (I've only checked two so far, think I wont bother with the rest and just enjoy the blue)
PapalPower
- 19 Oct 2007 16:27
- 35 of 130
Solid day, CDN up 10%, and VYKE up 5% :)
PapalPower
- 23 Oct 2007 04:13
- 36 of 130
DS comment yesterday :
VYKE - BUY
Price: 181p Target price: 500p Code: VYKE.L Analyst: Mike Jeremy | 020 7776 6570
EU threatens
News that the EU may penalise mobile operators for data roaming fees (including text messages and music downloads) serves as a reminder of the huge pricing anomalies that exist between GSM-based mobile services and new technologies, such as WiFi. The Times reports that it is by means of such roaming charges that operators still hope to claw back the huge sums they paid out during the auction for 3G licenses.
Examples include Vodafone, charging for UK data 1.00/day compared to roaming (in France) at 5-8 day; Orange, similarly 1.50/day and 8.00 per Mb (one track takes up to 5Mb to download); or O2 at 7.50/month in the UK and for roaming 6.00/Mb. Roaming charges remain one of the most obvious pricing anomalies in the mobile phone charging structure and a further reminder of the clear pricing opportunity that exists for competitors using new access technologies such as WiFi and WiMAX. The EU has already forced up to 70% reductions in overseas call roaming charges.
There is a sense that mobile operators still feel owed some regulatory goodwill in return for their contributions via highly-priced 3G licenses in countries such as the UK (total 22.1bn paid) and Germany in 2001. But the roaming pricing structure serves as a further reminder that 3G demand has not boomed and has therefore not enabled pricing cuts that would have eliminated the need for such high charges.
PapalPower
- 29 Oct 2007 12:53
- 37 of 130
Vyke Communications PLC
29 October 2007
Vyke Communications plc
('Vyke')
Placing of 12 million
Vyke Communications plc (AIM: VYKE) is pleased to announce that 7,058,840 new ordinary shares of 1p each have been placed with institutional investors at a price of 170 pence per ordinary share, raising gross proceeds of 12,000,000
before expenses (the 'Placing'). Following the Placing, Vyke has 46,191,109 ordinary shares in issue.
Admission to AIM of the new ordinary shares is expected to take place on 2 November 2007. The proceeds of the Placing will be used for general working capital and marketing purposes.
Tommy Jensen, Executive Chairman of Vyke, commented: 'We are extremely encouraged by the significant institutional demand which was heavily oversubscribed and has led us to raise more than originally anticipated. The additional monies raised will allow us to accelerate our marketing initiatives and maximise the potential of the exciting new distribution channel with Nokia announced last week.'
BAYLIS
- 29 Oct 2007 12:53
- 38 of 130
Vyke Communications PLC
29 October 2007
Vyke Communications plc ('Vyke' or the 'Company')
Adoption of share option scheme 2007
Vyke Communications plc announces that, following approval by the remuneration
committee of the Company, it has adopted a share option scheme for 2007 for
directors and employees of Vyke and its subsidiaries (the 'Scheme').
The Rules of the Scheme
The maximum number of new Vyke ordinary shares of 1p each (the 'Shares') which
may be issued pursuant to the Scheme shall not exceed 1,965,000 Shares to be
allocated as follows:
a) no more than 884,250 Shares to directors with no more than 350,000 Shares
being allocated to any individual director
(b) no more than 540,375 Shares to senior management employees with no more than
150,000 Shares being allocated to any individual senior management employee
(c) no more than 540,375 Shares to employees with no more than:
(i) 35,000 being allocated to any individual senior employee
(ii) 25,000 being allocated to any individual regular employee
(iii) 15,000 being allocated to any individual junior employee
Options granted under the Scheme are exercisable in three equal tranches during
the exercise period:
(i) The period beginning on the first anniversary and ending on the
third anniversary of the date of grant in respect of the first
tranche
(ii) The period beginning on the second anniversary and ending on the
third anniversary of the date of grant in respect of the second
tranche
(iii) The period beginning one month prior to the third anniversary and
ending on the third anniversary of the date of grant in respect of
the third tranche (or ending on an earlier date as determined by the
remuneration committee on the date of grant)
The option price is set at 170p per ordinary share, being the issue price of the
placing announced earlier today.
No grants have yet been made under the scheme.
BAYLIS
- 29 Oct 2007 12:57
- 39 of 130
BEAT YOU PAPAL NEWS 1248.