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Are you a mobile broadband hog? Should that be your problem?

Well, if I am a light user, I DO NOT want to pay for the hogs that drive upcosts for the carriers. I want a dirt cheap plan, that will immediately throttle me if I start hogging, or, possibly give me the option to pay more if I want to...

Tags: Smart phones, Wireless and Mobility, Network technology, Apple iPhone, mobile broadband, AT&T Corp., broadband, mobile, UNLIMITED

Discussion threads 2009-10-07

Are you a mobile broadband hog? Should that be your problem?

Should mobile broadband be preserved, much the same way people are interested in conserving energy and saving the environment? During a keynote speech at CTIA, AT&T Mobility CEO Ralph de la Vega spoke about the state of the wireless industry and the trends that we're seeing in...

Tags: Mobile, Broadband, AT&T Corp., Mobile Broadband, Advertising & Promotion, Broadband Internet, Network Technology, Telecommunications, Wireless And Mobility, Marketing, Networking, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2009-10-07

LTE-Advanced: Future of Mobile Broadband

Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) a group of telecommunication associations working towards the development and maintenance of a Global System for Mobile communication GSM including evolved radio access technologies, has started working on Long-Term Evolution advanced (LTE-Advanced) in order to achieve the requirements of next generation technology. The key goals...

Tags: Tata Consultancy Services Ltd., Mobile, Radio, Broadband, Mobile Broadband, Telephony, Advertising & Promotion, Cellular Phones, Telecom & Utilities, Telecommunications, Wireless And Mobility, Networking, Marketing, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology

White papers 2009-09-01

Growth of 3G wireless broadband illustrates demand for 4G connections

It's no secret that 4G wireless technology - aka Long Term Evolution and WiMax - is in the works and actually starting to see some deployment. But until then, a 3G technology called High Speed Packet Access, or HSPA, is seeing the big growth numbers around the globe. ...

Tags: 4G, Mobile, Broadband, 3G, HSPA, Mobile Broadband, Wireless Broadband, Wireless, Advertising & Promotion, Wireless And Mobility, Marketing, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2009-07-22

Economic Benefits of 3G for Different Countries Worldwide

3G technologies have ushered in a new era of enhanced and expanded access to information and communication that is unprecedented in the history of telecommunications. Countries around the world are experiencing the growing benefits associated with advanced 3G mobile broadband technologies. The deployment of 3G solutions, devices and services enables...

Tags: Benefit, Qualcomm Inc., Mobile Broadband, 3G, Cellular Phones, Wireless And Mobility, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology

White papers 2009-07-01

AT&T plans 3G upgrade; Promises 'considerably' faster mobile broadband speeds

AT&T plans 3G upgrade; Promises 'considerably' faster mobile broadband speeds3G upgradeThat's certainly cool. I may use a standard flip phone, but faster download speeds will always be appreciated.AT&T: Today's Network TomorrowReally, it seems to me that AT&T has always operated this way. Every time I complain about service,...

Tags: Cellular phones, Wireless and Mobility, mobile, AT&T Corp., Network Tomorrow, 3G, network, mobile broadband

Discussion threads 2009-05-27

AT&T plans 3G upgrade; Promises 'considerably' faster mobile broadband speeds

Here's good news for iPhone users: AT&T said Wednesday that it is plotting a 3G network upgrade to offer "considerably faster mobile broadband speeds." Of course, the bad news is that AT&T's network is holding you back now.  The company said its upgrade will...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Mobile, Network, Broadband, AT&T Corp., Mobile Broadband, Randall Stephenson, 3G, Wireless And Mobility, Cellular Phones, WiMAX, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-05-27

T-Mobile debuts mobile broadband with USB device

T-Mobile debuts mobile broadband with USB deviceThe US is way behind in theseRegarding cellular broadband network to laptops. Just got back from Italy. Bought a Vodafone "internet stick" for 100 eruos, this included 100 hours a month free service for 3 months.Swapped back and forth between my MacBook Pro and...

Tags: Broadband Internet, Network technology, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Wireless and Mobility, data cap, broadband, mobile broadband, USB Device, T-Mobile, mobile

Discussion threads 2009-03-25

T-Mobile debuts mobile broadband with USB device

T-Mobile is opening up its new cellular broadband network to laptops for the first time with the launch of a USB device that allows notebooks to get wireless Internet access. The prices are similar to those at the three larger cellular carriers: the plug-in dongle costs $50...

Tags: Device, Mobile, Network, Broadband, T-Mobile, USB, Mobile Broadband, 3G, Wireless And Mobility, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-03-25

Affordable Mobile Broadband Services: Models & the Way Forward

It is becoming more and more apparent that the vast majority of subscribers in developing countries will be receiving wireless broadband information services through mobile terminals. To make the growth in mobile technology and services sustainable, stakeholders of the mobile value chain need to address the cost and reliability issues...

Tags: Mobile, Broadband, Mobile Broadband, CSIR, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing

White papers 2009-03-22

Windows 7 - Mobile Broadband Certification for Existing Chipsets

This paper provides information about Windows 7 support for Mobile Broadband. It provides guidelines for hardware manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers, and mobile network operators on developing logo-compliant Mobile Broadband drivers for chipsets/modules that are already commercially deployed. By following the recommendations in this paper, older devices can meet all the...

Tags: Chipset, Certification, Mobile, Broadband, Microsoft Windows, Mobile Broadband, Microsoft Windows 7, Advertising & Promotion, Wireless And Mobility, Marketing

White papers 2009-03-20

Top 10 Lessons Learned for Corporate 3G Mobile Broadband Deployments

After initially floundering for a number of years, mobile broadband technology has finally come into its own. Maturing in its capabilities and dropping in price, mobile broadband connectivity has become a mainstream method for staying in touch with people and data while on the move. In fact, according to Strategy...

Tags: iPass Inc., Mobile, Mobile Broadband, 3G, Wireless And Mobility, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology

White papers 2009-02-12

HSPA+ for Enhanced Mobile Broadband

WCDMA operators have rapidly launched High Speed Packet Access HSPA services to capitalize on HSPA's mobile broadband capabilities and increased data capacity. As the natural evolution, HSPA+ further enhances the mobile broadband experience and increases the capacity through incremental investments and backward compatible handsets. HSPA+ Release 7 (R7) is commercial...

Tags: Mobile, Broadband, HSPA, Mobile Broadband, HSPA+ Release 7, Wireless And Mobility

White papers 2009-02-01

Forecasting the Take-Up of Mobile Broadband Services

With huge investments required to launch market and grow mobile broadband services, being able to accurately forecast subscriber take-up and revenues is key. An accurate forecast of backhaul bandwidth requirements and costs is also critical to building an effective business case, to profitably pricing the services, and to dimensioning the...

Tags: Tellabs, Mobile, Broadband, Mobile Broadband, Forecasting, Advertising & Promotion, Wireless And Mobility, Marketing

White papers 2009-02-01

3G broadband: students outside the house

Behind the scenes, we ZDNet bloggers discuss many-a-topic to keep our minds rolling; sharing ideas, links and stories - you get the idea. A post written the other day on the Between the Lines blog got me thinking about mobile and home broadband, with ties to my post earlier in...

Tags: Mobile, Network, Broadband, Mobile Broadband, Home Broadband, 3G, Advertising & Promotion, Wireless And Mobility, Broadband Internet, Cellular Phones, Network Technology, Telecommunications, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Marketing, Networking, Zack Whittaker

Blog posts 2009-01-25

U.S. 3G broadband comparison crowns a surprise winner ... Sprint

U.S. 3G broadband comparison crowns a surprise winner ... SprintGo ahead and test your 3G bandwidth, then share the resultsIf you have 3G broadband, run a speed test from your system running on 3G using Speakeasy.net or Speedtest.net (or, better yet, both) and then post the results in this format:Location:Carrier:Down:Up:Test:RE:...

Tags: Broadband Internet, 3G, Network technology, Wireless and Mobility, Sprint Communications, broadband, mobile broadband, Kbps

Discussion threads 2009-01-22

Netgear shows off Wi-Fi router for sharing 3G mobile broadband

On Wednesday at CES 2009, Netgear announced that it wants to make it easier than ever for small teams to share 3G broadband with its new 3G Mobile Broadband Wireless Router. by Jason Hiner

Tags: Router, Mobile, Broadband, Wi-Fi Router, Wi-Fi, NetGear, Mobile Broadband, 3G, Home Networking, Cellular Phones, Wireless, Network Technology, Broadband Internet, Telecommunications, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Networking, Jason Hiner

Blog posts 2009-01-08

Technical Overview and Performance of HSPA and Mobile WiMAX

In a few short years, the internet has had a dramatic impact on the private and professional lives. And it continues to grow in importance in the daily lives: To fully enjoy the benefits of the internet, users need a broadband connection. And in coming years, millions of people will...

Tags: Performance, Mobile, WiMAX, HSPA, Ericsson Inc., Mobile Broadband, Internet, Advertising & Promotion, Wireless And Mobility, Telecommunications, Marketing

White papers 2009-01-01

Upgrade Strategies for Mass Market Mobile Broadband

The deployment of 3.5G HSPA networks were critical for the adoption of mobile broadband but faced with the mobile broadband market success, operators must now consider the upgrade paths to support the continued growth with well performing network that provides sufficient capacity to offer subscriber a great mobile broadband user...

Tags: Strategy, Mobile, Broadband, Mobile Broadband, Wireless And Mobility

White papers 2009-01-01

Laptop Security: How Safe Is Your Data?

As work-related applications become increasingly portable and telecommuting more popular, employees worldwide are transporting company-issued laptop computers out of the office in greater numbers with greater frequency. Senior management, sales, and field services currently make the most use of 3G mobility: demand for mobile broadband solutions is likely to increase...

Tags: Security, Mobile Broadband, Laptop Computer, 3G, Notebooks, Wireless And Mobility, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets

White papers 2008-10-18