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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

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

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

Beyond mobile broadband, WiMAX is about blowing up the wireless business model

Beyond mobile broadband, WiMAX is about blowing up the wireless business modelBut were is that highway system going?Sure, WiMax is building a highway system, so it was with the cellular network and, so it is now with 3G too. The problem is where are those highways going. They...

Tags: Wi-Fi, Broadband Internet, Network technology, Satellite Service, WiMAX, broadband, wireless business, mobile broadband, wireless, mobile

Discussion threads 2008-10-13

Beyond mobile broadband, WiMAX is about blowing up the wireless business model

While the U.S. launch of WiMAX marks the debut of fast wireless Internet, the overall implications of this technology are much broader. See how this could shake up the cellular world and usher in a new breed of software, devices, and business applications. by Jason Hiner

Tags: Mobile, Network, Broadband, Sprint Communications, Mobile Broadband, WiMAX, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Jason Hiner

Blog posts 2008-10-13

Android sucks oxygen from mobile broadband room

Android sucks oxygen from mobile broadband roomany other Carriers?So Far it's only T-Mobile. There's all this hype, and I don't work/live in a major city. T-Mobile has the fewest towers in the country and is barely rolling out their G3 network to the major metropolitan areas. ...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, mobile broadband, mobile, oxygen, Qt Extended, OpenMoko, phone, open source

Discussion threads 2008-10-02

Android sucks oxygen from mobile broadband room

Handset makers are used to having new product out every three months and tend to render it obsolete within six months. The carriers' wait for something that can compete with the iPhone has been excruciating. If other handheld operating system vendors don't step up soon, Android may be all that's...

Tags: Oxygen, Google Android, Mobile, Broadband, Mobile Broadband, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing, Dana Blankenhorn

Blog posts 2008-10-02

16 companies unite to promote mobile broadband

16 companies unite to promote mobile broadbandNix the marketing and invest in infrastructureTake you billion dollars and give me fiber to my home!!!!

Tags: Network technology, Advertising & Promotion, Broadband Internet, mobile broadband, broadband, mobile

Discussion threads 2008-09-30

The WiMAX Forum Certified Program

WiMAX technology will make mobile broadband widely available on a large variety of devices and affordable to the mass market. Cutting-edge performance, high spectral efficiency, and interoperability make WiMAX the technology best positioned to meet the rapidly growing demand for mobile broadband services in the market today. The WiMAX Forum...

Tags: Mobile Broadband, WiMAX, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility

White papers 2008-09-01

Useful: Cradlepoint PHS300 Personal Hotspot

The Cradlepoint PHS300 (US$179) creates a personal hotspot with a mobile broadband card like the many EV-DO data cards from carriers like Verizon. I recently got a chance to test a PHS300 on a trip to Bonnaroo in Manchester, TN. Several of us were traveling to the...

Tags: Card, HotSpot, Mobile Broadband, Cradlepoint PHS300, Wireless, Jason D. O'Grady

Blog posts 2008-08-06

3gdrv-20080915133042.zip 1.0.0.0 (Windows)

This package supports the following driver models:Toshiba F3507g Mobile Broadband Data Modem Toshiba F3507g Mobile Broadband Device Toshiba F3507g Mobile Broadband GPS Port Toshiba F3507g Mobile Broadband Modem Toshiba F3507g Mobile Broadband Network Adapter Toshiba F3507g Mobile Broadband USIM Port Toshiba F3507g Mobile Broadband Device Management

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Toshiba Corp., Mobile Broadband

Software downloads 2008-07-22

Mobile broadband modems (Gallery: 10 most annoying hardware headaches)

Mobile broadband modems (Gallery: 10 most annoying hardware headaches)This why I buildObviously I can't build my own peripherals, otherwise I would. And if there was a standard format for laptops I'd build those too. Because when you can pick and match the components you get a really stable...

Tags: Modems, hardware headach, Mobile broadband modem, mobile broadband, laptop computer, Gallery, hardware, modem, mobile

Discussion threads 2008-06-13

sp39929.exe 6.0.3.1 (Windows)

This package supports the following driver models:HP USB Composite Device HP un2400 Mobile Broadband Module Modem HP un2400 Mobile Broadband Module Ethernet Adaptor HP HS-USB QDLoader HP un2400 Mobile Broadband Module HP un2400 Mobile Broadband Module Device

Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Mobile, Microsoft Windows, Mobile Broadband

Software downloads 2008-03-12

Mobile Broadband

It's next to impossible to find a laptop without built-in wi-fi these days. With high speed access and a growing number of hotspots and other access points, wi-fi is a blessing to mobile workers around the globe. Mobile broadband, based on 3G third generation wireless broadband technologies, now provides much...

Tags: Mobile, Broadband, Worker, Mobile Broadband, Advertising & Promotion, Broadband Internet, Network Technology, Wireless, Telecommunications, Marketing, Networking

White papers 2007-12-01