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Sprint, T-Mobile expand options for wireless broadband on laptops

Sprint, T-Mobile expand options for wireless broadband on laptopsGoodbye CDMA, HSPA, EDGE. Hello LTE, WiMaxFinally, with LTE, WiFi, and WiMax, the world is doing away with some of the incompatible hodge-podge of "standards", assuming that China doesn't try to flex its muscles and impose its home-grown protocols.There's still a...

Tags: Wireless LANs, WiMAX, Wireless and Mobility, Broadband Internet, Wi-Fi, LTE, wireless broadband, T-Mobile, Sprint Communications, broadband, laptop computer, wireless

Discussion threads 2009-03-26

Sprint, T-Mobile expand options for wireless broadband on laptops

Sprint is on a roll this week. Yesterday the Wall Street Journal reported the company is making a big push to sell its network capacity wholesale for use in gadgets such as digital cameras, GPS receivers and MP3 players (it's already in the Kindle). Today the company announced expansion plans...

Tags: 4G, Network, Clearwire Corp., Broadband, T-Mobile, Sprint Communications, Laptop Computer, Wireless Broadband, Wireless, WiMAX, Modems, Wireless And Mobility, Wi-Fi, Cellular Phones, Networking, Hardware, Components, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, John Morris

Blog posts 2009-03-25

Expanding the Reach of Health Care in Developing Nations With WiMAX

Developing nations face urgent challenges in improving access to and the effectiveness of their health care systems with very limited financial and human resources. With technologies like Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access WiMAX, wireless broadband connectivity is set to play a growing role in meeting the World Bank goals of...

Tags: Health Care, Wireless Broadband, WiMAX, Vertical Industries, Benefits, Healthcare, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Enterprise Software, Software, Human Resources

White papers 2009-02-01

Intel wants WiMAX to lead Obama's tech initiatives

Last week at CES, Intel chairman Craig Barrett said that Intel would advise the new administration of Barack Obama to focus on wireless broadband and WiMAX in its tech initiatives. Intel has made significant investments in WiMAX technology, a wireless high-speed broadband technology that can potentially provide...

Tags: Broadband, Intel Corp., Wireless Broadband, Wireless, Stimulus Package, WiMAX, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Broadband Internet, Telecommunications, Tom Foremski

Blog posts 2009-01-12

Rail commuters: Prefer on-train Wi-Fi or your own wireless broadband?

Rail commuters: Prefer on-train Wi-Fi or your own wireless broadband?Internet on TrainsHigh-speed Internet has been demonstrated and tested on the BART system. Sufficient bandwidth for multiple users to video conference and watch streaming TV has been proven. Permanent installation is beginning this January. Information is available at...

Tags: Wireless LANs, Broadband Internet, wireless broadband, Wi-Fi, broadband, wireless

Discussion threads 2009-01-02

FCC agrees to free white-space spectrum

America wins. Large broadcasting companies and makers of devices like wireless microphones are squirming today after the FCC announced that it has voted in favor of Google -- freeing the frequencies between television channels to create a wireless broadband service. What does that really...

Tags: FCC, Spectrum, Wireless Broadband, Wireless LANs, Wireless, Wi-Fi, Federal Government, Broadband Internet, Telecommunications, Government, Garett Rogers

Blog posts 2008-11-05

What would you do with wireless broadband?

What would you do with wireless broadband?I'd do what I do nowonly not be tethered to the house. That may sound like a smart-ass answer, but it's actually a big deal. Especially considering that one of the things I use in the house is an IP phone. If I could...

Tags: Broadband Internet, Network technology, Wi-Fi, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, wireless broadband, broadband, wireless

Discussion threads 2008-10-20

What would you do with wireless broadband?

I'm not talking about WiFi here. Everyone and their brother has that. I'm talking about the emerging standard of 802.16, embodied in some areas as WiMax, but otherwise providing fast, wireless access to lots of data over quite a large area (about 50km if you have line of...

Tags: Broadband, Wireless Broadband, Broadband Internet, Wireless, Wi-Fi, Telecommunications, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2008-10-20

If Apple really wanted to revolutionize the iPod, it would embed wireless broadband

If Apple really wanted to revolutionize the iPod, it would embed wireless broadbandIf Apple really wanted to revolutionize the iPod, it would embed wireless bIts a great idea and I wouldn't mind it thought about this yesterday actually for those times I'm on a train or waiting at the store...

Tags: Broadband Internet, Network technology, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Wi-Fi, broadband, Apple Inc., wireless, wireless broadband, Apple iPod, WiMAX

Discussion threads 2008-09-09

If Apple really wanted to revolutionize the iPod, it would embed wireless broadband

On Tuesday, Apple is expected to unveil the latest updates to its iPod product line in San Francisco at 10:00 AM Pacific. With Apple's recent comments about an important "product transition" that's coming this fall, there are strong expectations that Steve Jobs is going to announce something big. However, the...

Tags: Apple iPod, Broadband, Apple Inc., Wireless Broadband, Digital Music, Digital Media, Wireless, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Jason Hiner

Blog posts 2008-09-09

An Advance in Wireless Broadband Communications Based on a WiMAX-HAPS Architecture

This paper summarizes the evaluation of the synergy of a WiMAX-High Altitude Platforms HAPs system at S-band for a low-cost fast-availability deployment in supplying broadband wireless communications services in a dynamic environment and enhancement of terrestrial telecommunications. The performance task is progressed relying on the basis of the IEEE 802.16-2004...

Tags: Broadband Wireless, Broadband, Wireless Broadband, Wireless, Broadband Internet, Telecommunications, Network Technology, Wireless And Mobility, Networking

White papers 2008-06-12

Driving 4G: WiMAX & LTE

WiMAX and LTE are well positioned to drive the global evolution towards pervasive wireless broadband communications with market acceptance, rich ecosystems, and promising economies of scale. Motorola's committed focus and investment uniquely position to bring both market-leading WiMAX and LTE solutions to the global marketplace. Availability and regulations of spectrum,...

Tags: 4G, Broadband, Motorola Inc., Wireless Broadband, Wireless, WiMAX, Broadband Internet, Wireless And Mobility, Wi-Fi, Network Technology, Telecommunications, Networking

White papers 2008-04-24

Gag lifted, Verizon, AT&T, Google open up on FCC 700 Mhz auction

The Federal Communications Commission has lifted its gag order on the winners of the 700 Mhz auction and those telecom giants have been a chatty bunch. And all of them are talking about advanced wireless broadband service. A brief recap Techmeme: AT&T reckons that...

Tags: FCC, Google Inc., Verizon Communications Inc., AT&T Corp., Spectrum, Auction, Wireless Broadband, Broadband Internet, Wireless, Telecommunications, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-04-04

If you had to choose: high speed Internet via cable/telecom or wireless broadband?

If you had to choose: high speed Internet via cable/telecom or wireless broadband?Puting cable and telcom in the same...category is a mistake. With 90 broadband connections to branch offices, the cable services are the only ones I have had issues with. DSL has proven to be MUCH more reliable than...

Tags: Broadband Internet, Network technology, Wi-Fi, DSL, cable, wireless broadband, wireless, broadband, High-speed Internet, telecommunications

Discussion threads 2008-02-22

If you had to choose: high speed Internet via cable/telecom or wireless broadband?

On Slashdot bright and early this a.m., Soulskill puts up a post from mklickman that draws attention to a conundrum many laptop Internet users face: Use a wireless router or subscribe to wireless broadband? Here's what mklickman had to say: I've been hearing...

Tags: High-speed Internet, Broadband, Cable, Wireless Broadband, Broadband Internet, Wireless, Wi-Fi, Network Technology, Telecommunications, Networking, Russell Shaw

Blog posts 2008-02-22

Motorola Case Study: Omsk, Russia

The service provider T-Service is deploying wireless broadband to cover as much as 90 percent of the territory of the city of Omsk, Russia, which supports a population of more than 1.4 million people. The network was originally planned to support the commercial transfer of information from filling stations and...

Tags: M2M, Motorola Inc., Wireless Broadband, Broadband Internet, Wireless, Telecommunications

Case studies 2008-02-13

Motorola Case Study: E. W. Wylie Corporation

E. W. Wylie Corporation, a nationwide flatbed carrier, experienced unreliable wireless service that resulted in dispatch delays and late client deliveries. As a solution Motorola's Canopy point-to-point wireless broadband platform was deployed by Multiband, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Vicom, Inc. for the trucking company. Now, E.W. Wylie can...

Tags: Motorola Inc., Wireless Broadband, W. Wylie, Wireless, Wi-Fi, Broadband Internet, Telecommunications

Case studies 2008-02-13

Motorola's Wireless Broadband Helps Glasgow's Buses Run On-Time

To underpin the traffic analysis and control systems that will improve bus services, a communications network was required. This would send real-time intelligence on congestion levels to the control centre, and provide the facility to adjust traffic light phases to expedite the progress of buses through the city. The network...

Tags: Network, Broadband, Motorola Inc., Wireless Broadband, Wireless, Wi-Fi, Networking

Case studies 2008-02-13

WiMAX: Worth the wait?

WiMAX Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access promises ubiquitous high-speed mobile wireless broadband connectivity. Tom Flak, the CMO of Soma Networks, discusses the vision behind WiMAX and the complexities of its deployment.

Tags: Wireless Broadband, WiMAX, Wi-Fi, Wireless

Whiteboards 2007-10-26

WiMAX Opportunities in the Broadcast Environment

WiMAX is a fully integrated companion to the widely adopted Wi-Fi wireless broadband technology found in homes and businesses around the world. While Wi-Fi was developed to cover small areas such as a home, coffee shop or office floor, WiMAX is intended to deliver 'Last mile' wireless broadband access over...

Tags: Environment, Wireless Broadband, Wireless, WireIE, WiMAX, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Wireless LANs, Broadband Internet, Telecommunications

White papers 2007-10-04