Archive for December, 2009
Sprint 3G/4G Router Leaked Online (Going Wimax)
Information has leaked online about Sprint’s first pocket sized router for WiMax news, originally reported by BGR. It’s called the Overdrive from Sierra Wireless. and it should be available early 2010. It works by picking up 3G and 4G signals and turns them into a local wireless network. It also works with a connection to a [...] Visit Going WiMax , the premier website in the industry for…
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Clearwire stayed ahead in big year for WiMax (The Industry Standard)
2009 was a very big year for Clearwire, as the wireless Internet provider took its ambitious rollout of mobile WiMax from just two cities to nearly 30 markets. After years of planning and false starts, a national 4G (fourth-generation) mobile data network began to take shape in the U.S., and in terms of launching commercial services, the rollout is on schedule. Clearwire, formed last year through…
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Huawei Starts WiMax Network in India (Going Wimax)
Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. has launched the first Indian WiMAX commercial network in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India. They’ve struck an agreement with India Communications Corporation Limited (BSNL). Huawei will offer mobile WiMax, or 208.16e. This means people can access the network from anywhere on any type of WiMax-enabled device. It will also provide high-speed data services [...] Visit Going…
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Fitel Purchases Base Stations for WiMax Rollout In Taiwan (Going Wimax)
First International Telecom (Fitel) has signed a contract with Motorola for the purchase of WiMAX base stations for its WiMAX infrastructure roll-outs in Taiwan. Fitel plans to install 45 WiMAX base stations in Hsinchu City, northern Taiwan before the end of February 2010. Itwould then have to secure a license to operate WiMax services within [...] Visit Going WiMax , the premier website in the…
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SMD Antenna targets global LTE mobile device applications. (Thomas Net)
Capable of supporting 10 wireless protocols, Agilis A10346 Switchable Magnetic Dipole Antenna provides global dual-mode GSM/LTE capability plus Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth®, and WiMAX(TM) in single structure. Single capacitive feed antenna is implemented with 3-pin diode switch that enables operation in 3 sets of frequency bands. Unit is suited for embedded cellular and mobile broadband applications such…
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Study Expects Increase in WiMax Use in Public Safety (Going Wimax)
A report from Frost & Sullivan titled “Assessment of Wireless Broadband for Public Safety”, finds that wireless technologies such as WiMAX and LTE offer immense promise in enhancing the standard of public safety communications globally. The result would be WiMax and other wireless broadband technology is likely to increase use in public safety in the next [...] Visit Going WiMax , the premier…
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More WiMax Service to be Offered in Philippines (Going Wimax)
Qtel planning to launch broadband services using the WiMax technology in the Philippines in the coming months. In a recent interview with CommsMEA, Dr Nasser Marafih, CEO, Qtel, described WiMAX as being an “important pillar” of the company’s strategy, and confirmed that Qtel was planning to launch services in the Philippines in the first few [...] Visit Going WiMax , the premier website in the…
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WiMAX faces an LTE broadband crunch (3wan.net)
[tgdaily] The WiMAX standard for fixed wireless access is under increasing pressure from other broadband technologies and late deployments are casting doubt on whether it will end out to be a winner in the race. According to Future Horizons in its December report to its clients, mobile radio technologies including WDA-HSDPA, LTE, CDMA EVDO, IEEE802.20 and improved wireless LANs including…
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National Instruments Announces New Testing for WiMax devices (Going Wimax)
National Instruments introduces new testing for WiMax mobile devices. It uses modular RF instrumentation for automated testing which reduces test time by up to 300 percent and provides better accuracy and more flexibility. The suite provides more flexibility with the same equipment used for testing Mobile WiMAX devices. It is the same technology that tests hardware [...] Visit Going WiMax , the…
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Sprint, LG to Showcase WiMax-enabled Smartphone at CES (Going Wimax)
Sprint and LG plan to unveil new WiMax-enabled smartphone at Consumer Electronics Show. It set to be shown on January 6, 2010. The phone will run on Microsoft’s Windows Mobile operating system that connects to WiMax networks. The device will run on three platforms, CDMA, EV-DO, and WiMAX. Phone users will be able to make phone [...] Visit Going WiMax , the premier website in the industry for…
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InfoValue launches new IPTV service, high quality live TV over WiMAX in Asia Pacific (The Boy Genius Report)
With our US-centric focus, we often forget that globally, WiMAX has over 500 network deployments in more than 145 countries. One of the current hotbeds for WiMAX deployment is the Asia-Pacific region which is expected to see explosive growth over…
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Multi-Service Business Gateway for SMB Apps (Digital Lifescapes | by David H. De)
Multi-Service Business Gateway (MSBG) equipment manufacturers have shifted their focus from the U.S. enterprise branch-office market to small businesses and selected vertical markets around the world, according to the latest market study by In-Stat. Here in Austin Texas, CLEAR recently launched its 4G WiMAX wireless service — continuing their Cisco 4G WiMAX solutions deployment — including…
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Samsung keeps rolling with Corby line, adds low-end Corby POP (ibuymobile.co.uk)
Samsung’s Corby handsets are already targeted toward the lower end of the market — relatively new territory for full-touch devices — but they’re looking to aim even lower with the new Corby POP, it seems. Having recently popped up on Samsung Mobile’s official India site as coming soon, it should feature a 2.8-inch display, integrated FM radio (a must in the Indian market), and a weaksauce 1.3…
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Airvana: An Opportunity in Femtocells (SeekingAlpha Telecom Stocks)
Timothy Lutts submits: Back in October, I wrote the following: I’ve got an iPhone. In fact, my wife and two of my three kids have iPhones. The iPhone is absolutely wonderful as a portable computer, camera, music player and casual gaming device. I use it to check on stocks, keep notes, view maps, find where I am, figure currency conversions, send instant messages, play Scrabble and more. But the…
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RIM blames massive service outage on newer Messenger versions (ibuymobile.co.uk)
Diehard BlackBerry users often compare BlackBerry Messenger to a potent drug. And just like a drug, coming down from a BBM high can be rough — so rough, in fact, that RIM’s claiming that a couple recent releases are responsible for “an unanticipated database issue” that stone-cold knocked out data service for many of the world’s subscribers yesterday. Folks using versions 5.0.0.55 and .56 are…
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Airvana: An Opportunity in Femtocells (SeekingAlpha Telecom Stocks)
Timothy Lutts submits: Back in October, I wrote the following: I’ve got an iPhone. In fact, my wife and two of my three kids have iPhones. The iPhone is absolutely wonderful as a portable computer, camera, music player and casual gaming device. I use it to check on stocks, keep notes, view maps, find where I am, figure currency conversions, send instant messages, play Scrabble and more. But the…
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Didn’t We See a Windows Mobile WiMAX Phone at Last Year’s CES? (jkOnTheRun)
Eric Zeman pieced together some CES 2010 meeting requests and deduced that Sprint could be introducing an LG handset that runs Windows Mobile and supports WiMAX. Eric’s a bright cookie and has his pulse on the phone market, so I’m inclined to agree with him. Last year Sprint had a big CES splash with the [...]
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Gemini Wins WiMax Deal in India (Going Wimax)
Indian network equipment provider Gemini Communication and its subsidiary PointRed Telecom won an INR 4.5bn ($93) contract from state-run telecoms operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to deploy an IEEE 802.16e mobile WiMax network in India. Gemini Communication is the trusted partner in Network, Network Security, LAN, WAN, E-Governance, ITeS, IT Strategic, IT consulting and [...] Visit…
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China Telecom follows China Mobile’s lead, hooks up with RIM to offer BlackBerry (ibuymobile.co.uk)
China Mobile’s recent announcement that it’d be getting really tight with RIM — finally — to offer a more official, customized BlackBerry experience to the locals than it had before must have sent off a wave of jealousy among carriers, because competitor China Telecom has wasted no time in following on with an announcement of its own. No roadmap has been set for when we might see devices in the…
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WiMAX operator strategies in Europe
WiMAX is often perceived as irrelevant to the European market. However, as the following case studies prove, there are a number of scenarios in which operators, both established and new, have deployed the technology. ( http://www.bharatbook.com/detail.asp?id=126164&rt=WiMAX-operator-strategies-in-Europe.html ) Key Chapters of the report: Lack of scale hinders WiMAX’s chances New entrants and…
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Progress in Jordan – Mada Launches 4G Wireless Network (Going Wimax)
The 4G wireless network was officially launched by Mada Communications in Jordan on Monday, confirming that headway is being made toward increasing internet penetration in the country since its initial implementation. The network is based on Motorola’s WiMax 802.16e technology and can offer download speeds reaching 8Mbits/s. The network was built on the company’s unique Multi Protocol Label [...]…
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72 Mobile to acquire femtocell manufacturer Airvana (Telecompaper)
(Telecompaper) Femtocell and mobile network technology provider Airvana has entered into a contract with a newly formed company 72 Mobile Holdings to be owned by affiliates of SAC Private Capital Group, GSO Capital Partners, Sankaty Advisors and ZelnickMedia, in a transaction valued at approximately USD 530 million. 72 Mobile, the entity formed to acquire Airvana, has secured committed financing,…
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AT&T Has “Not Made Any Decision to Implement Tiered Pricing” (iPhone, the Blog)
How Should AT&T Fix Their Network?(polls) AT&T Mobility CEO Ralph de la Vega has told the Wall Street Journal that despite what he said back in October and earlier in December: “We have not made any decision to implement tiered pricing.” Which is a weasel-wordy way of saying, contrary to previous statements that suggested they might do [...]
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Cisco acquires 4G tech vendor Starent Networks for $2.9B (BetaNews)
By Tim Conneally , Betanews Today, Cisco announced that it has completed its acquisition of Starent Networks, a name that has been popping up in greater frequency as wireless networks evolve into their next generation. Starent deals in core multimedia technology used in all types of mobile radio networks, and has made a strong showing in emerging technologies. Just this year, the company became a…
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Mobile Broadband Firm Airvana Gets Acquired For $530 Million (Pulse2)
72 Mobile Holdings LLC is a newly formed company by private equity firms S.A.C. Private Capital Group LLC, GSO Capital Partners LP, Sankaty Advisors LLC, and ZelnickMedia. Through the private equity firms, 72 Mobile Holdings has acquired mobile broadband firm Airvana in a deal worth $530 million. Airvana shareholders will receive $7.65 in cash for [...]
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Sprint Launches U301 – First Dual Mode 3G/4G Wireless USB Modem (Going Wimax)
Sprint has announced the launch of their USN U301, the carrier’s first dual-mode 3G/4G wireless USB modem. The device works on the new Clear WiMax network and allows for customers to connect with Sprint’s 4G WiMax network or its 3G mobile broadband network while on the go. Prior to the launch of the U301, Sprint’s [...] Visit Going WiMax , the premier website in the industry for ‘Everything…
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Wateen Telecom to Expand WiMax Services Across Pakistan (Going Wimax)
Motorola Inc.’s (NYSE:MOT) Home & Networks Mobility business announced today that Wateen Telecom has advanced its rollout of WiMax services with hopes of doubling its current customer premises equipment (CPE) volume from 100,000 to 200,000 by the end of the year. Wateen Telecom is a Pakistani telecommunication company based in Lahore, Pakistan and is the [...] Visit Going WiMax , the premier…
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WiMax Business Network Launched in Mauritius (Going Wimax)
Emtel launched a WiMax network on the African island of Mauritius on December 20. The service targets business users, with one package available for home use. Emtel’s ‘WiMax Broadband Internet’ is offered in three deals, WiMax Professional, which can used for the home, WiMax business and WiMax VPN Wimax Professional is available with an entry-level 128kbps [...] Visit Going WiMax , the premier…
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AT&T Is Working On Ways To Get Customers To Limit Data Usage (Moco News)
It’s not clear what AT&T executives are planning to do to get consumers to use less data, but apparently it won’t be changing its pricing plans, according to AT&T Mobility CEO Ralph de la Vega. “We have not made any decision to implement tiered pricing,” he said Wednesday, according to the WSJ . Other options include making Wi-Fi hot spots more available to consumers, so they can offload their…
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Wimax Forum sees 112 Wimax deployments in 2009 (Telecompaper)
(Telecompaper) Wireless broadband internet deployments based upon Wimax have reached 519 in 146 countries, including 95 Wimax networks deployed by 2G mobile operators, in spite of the financial downturn which has impacted telecommunication investments. Of the 519 Wimax deployments, 112 were added in this year, according to industry group the Wimax Forum. The Wimax ecosystem advanced certification…
