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Cisco, Clearwire announce WiMax partnership

Cisco, Clearwire announce WiMax partnershipWiMAX Steamrolls alongIf you're looking for the next "killer app" look no further than WiMAX. Talk about disruptive tech! Wait until people find out that they can have 1 internet connection that handles home, mobile laptop, and also phone VoIP. VoW will be the next killer...

Tags: Wi-Fi, Business structures, Wireless and Mobility, WiMAX, WiMax partnership, Clearwire Corp., partnership, Cisco Systems Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-05-13

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Comcast's Burke: TV Everywhere trials going national in 30 to 60 days

Comcast has built a TV Everywhere site that's "complicated technically," but will roll out nationally as a pilot in the next 30 to 60 days, said Stephen Burke, chief operating officer of the cable giant. Burke, speaking at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2009 Media, Communications...

Tags: Comcast Corp., TV, Cable, WiMAX, Network Technology, Wireless And Mobility, Telecommunications, Personal Technology, Networking, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-09-09

A Nokia, Intel partnership makes sense, but they need to focus on smartphones

A Nokia, Intel partnership makes sense, but they need to focus on smartphonesWho benefits from this partnership most?It looks like Intel will benefit most by this 'partnership' with access to Nokia Modem technology.Intel is faced with the challenge of designing a chipset that provides better technology than ARM. That is...

Tags: Smart phones, Text messaging/SMS/MMS, Cellular phones, Business structures, Handhelds, Nokia Corp., smart phone, ARM, Intel Corp., partnership

Discussion threads 2009-06-23

News to know: Intel; WiMax, Oracle; Craigslist; Apple's WWDC

Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily.  For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage. Andrew Nusca: EC: Intel 'abused dominant position' vs AMD; fined record $1.45 billion in antitrust case Adrian Kingsley-Hughes: EU...

Tags: Larry Dignan, Craigslist, Richard Koman, WWDC, Oracle Corp., Apple Inc., Sam Diaz, Intel Corp., Virtualization, WiMAX, Corporate Law, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Security, Hardware, Wireless And Mobility, Business Operations

Blog posts 2009-05-14

Cisco, Clearwire announce WiMax partnership

Clearwire and Cisco today announced a deal that would make Cisco the main supplier of infrastructure equipment that will power the new WiMax technology, called Clear 4G, across the United States. In addition, Cisco will work to introduce the first mobile WiMax device later this year. ...

Tags: Partnership, Clearwire Corp., Radio, Cisco Systems Inc., WiMAX, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2009-05-13

Clearwire: The race between Wimax expansion and cash burn is on

Clearwire on Thursday outlined its Wimax rollout plans for 2010 as it announced a $118 million fourth quarter net loss. The company also outlined its capital spending plan for 2009, which calls for it burning through at least half of its recently raised $3 billion in capital.  ...

Tags: Clearwire Corp., WiMAX, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-03-05

LTE and WiMAX Comparison

Two emerging technologies, the IEEE 802.16 WiMAX Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access and the 3GPP LTE Third Generation Partnership Project Long Term Evolution aim to provide mobile voice, video and data services by promoting low cost deployment and service models through Internet friendly architectures and protocols. Both these technologies are...

Tags: WiMAX, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility

White papers 2008-12-01

WiMax saved: Sprint, Clearwire form joint venture; Google, Intel among backers

Sprint and Clearwire have combined their WiMax businesses to form a new venture that will be focused on next generation broadband services. The company will be backed by $3.2 billion from the likes of Intel, Google, Comcast, Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks. This new venture,...

Tags: Google Inc., Clearwire Corp., Time Warner Cable Inc., Sprint Communications, Intel Corp., WiMAX, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Corporate Governance, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-05-07

Google's quarter falls short of expectations; Social networking not monetizing well

Google on Thursday reported fourth quarter net income of $1.21 billion, or $3.79 a share, on revenue of $4.83 billion, up 51 percent from a year ago. Excluding charges Google reported earnings of $4.43 a share. All of those figures missed Wall Street estimates. According to Thomson...

Tags: Social Networking, Revenue, Google Inc., Network, Sergey Brin, TAC Google, Operational Accounting, Finance, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-01-31

Google CEO bullish on mobile Web advertising

Google CEO bullish on mobile Web advertisingGoogle is ClearWireAt the Seattle Boat show, ClearWire responded to questions about it service with the news that a partnership of some kind involves Google. This allows ClearWire to roll out USA wide service as planned. It also obsoletes every hand set and service...

Tags: Clearwire Corp., Google Inc., advertisement

Discussion threads 2008-01-28

Why Sprint should promote WiMAX to Wall Street until they get it

Jason Hiner, executive editor of our sister site TechRepublic, thinks that Sprint should persistently explain to Wall Street that WiMAX not only is a great idea, but the technology represents the future of the company. From what I've seen so far, it will take some convincing. Convincing...

Tags: Sprint Communications, Wall, Jason, WiMAX, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Russell Shaw

Blog posts 2007-12-10

Can Sprint be saved?

You're a potential CEO of Sprint Nextel. You're interviewing with the recruiters and whether you get the job or not depends on one question: What would you do with Sprint Nextel? The question is a tough one. Would you keep former Sprint CEO Gary Forsee's big WiMax plan? Some...

Tags: Palm Inc., Sprint Communications, WiMAX, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2007-11-01

BT, FON Wi-Fi deal hints at wireless future

Do you really care what wireless network you're on? Aside from a few wireless geeks that live in an acronym filled world of 3G, EVDO, HSDPA and CDMA no one cares. The future of wireless is plain as day: You'll have a device that hops from 3G to...

Tags: Network, British Telecommunications, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2007-10-04

Long-term storm clouds brewing over AT&T, Verizon Wireless

A series of events is happening, or about to happen, that threaten the business models of big wireless carriers such as Verizon Wireless and AT&T. Keep in mind that these storm clouds are just now building and the story will take years to play out. And don't expect...

Tags: FCC, Apple iPhone, Google Inc., Phone, AT&T Corp., Apple Inc., Verizon Wireless, Auction, Wireless, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2007-09-13

WiMax goes mainstream: Sprint, Clearwire to build national network

Sprint and Clearwire are pooling resources in a venture that could take WiMax nationwide.The two companies said Thursday that they plan to build a national WiMax network. The partnership, which is a 20-year agreement with three 10-year renewal terms, will enable a "broader and more efficient deployment of a mobile...

Tags: Wired & Wireless, Telecommunications, Hardware Infrastructure, General

Blog posts 2007-07-19

Google's acquisition strategy should think small (and mobile)

When it comes to Googles acquisition strategy the search giant may be better off playing small ball. Sure Googles purchase of dMarc and YouTube are significant deals that get a lot of attention--lately as potential busts in the making. But...

Tags: General, Yahoo, Web Technology, Mobile, Google

Blog posts 2007-04-12

CEO: No plans to build a Google Web browser

CEO: No plans to build a Google Web browserReally, better for them to stay neutral here, but pour money and resourcesinto Firefox and other alternatives. Actually, as I understand, it was Google that enabled Opera to offer a free version without advertising by paying them for search referals. Apple probably...

Tags: Web browsers, Broadband Internet, Network technology, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, oddity, Google Inc., Web browser, broadband, spectrum

Discussion threads 2006-05-31

Vonage's future: gradual share price declines, strategic moves, return to private equity

Yesterday, Vonage stock dipped to $12.50 a share-a more than 25 percent loss from last Tuesday's $17 a share IPO price.I've seen mountains with less steep declines. Because those investors more affected by uncertainty have already attempted to bail, I sense that Vonage share prices aren't going to tumble...

Tags: Vonage Holdings Corp.

Blog posts 2006-05-31

What about.."GoogleNet by Verizon?"

What about.."GoogleNet by Verizon?"Why Limit Their MarketGood thoughts. But I wonder if Google would want to limit the potential size of their market. By aligning with any particular player, they almost necessarily block out half the potential market (e.g., if you use Google/Verizon for access, you don't use...

Tags: Business structures, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Network technology, WIRELESS, Wi-Fi, Verizon Communications Inc., Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2005-09-22

The road to municipal Wi-Fi is paved with good intentions

The road to municipal Wi-Fi is paved with good intentionshow bout waiting a seeing if it works???I know you guys have all the answers, but if you're wrong will you admit it later? Conventional wisdom is well, conventional, implying what "everyone" thinks. Many cable companies are hesitant to...

Tags: Internet service providers (ISPs), Business services, Wireless LANs, Network technology, municipal Wi-Fi, Internet service, Internet Service Provider, service provider, cable, Internet, Wi-Fi

Discussion threads 2005-08-18