IEEE Approves 4G WiMAX 2
IEEE Standards Board has approved WiMAX 2 which is also called 802.16m. ITU already has declared WiMAX 2 as 4G technology.
First Large-scale 4G Commercial Deployment in Canada
Barrett Xplore has become the first operator in Canada to commercially launch a large-scale WiMAX/4G network.
Clearwire Names Chairman John Stanton as Interim CEO
WiMAX service provider Clearwire has announced changes to the company’s executive leadership team.
Impressions from the WiMAX Network Deployment Workshop in New Delhi-India
Over the week of February 21st I had the opportunity to attend the WiMAX Network Deployment Workshop in New Delhi-India, hosted by the WiMAX Forum and BSNL.
Alvarion’s New Strategy for Profitability
Over the last several years Alvarion has succeeded in establishing a strong position in the WiMAX space.
RIM to launch additional BlackBerry 4G PlayBook Models
RIM has announced plans to launch two additional BlackBerry 4G PlayBook tablets during the second half of 2011, featuring support for LTE and HSPA+ high speed wide area
The Coexistence of 4G Titans
Wireless has now evolved to a more common and overlapping set of technologies and markets such that former distinctions between wireless and wired, streams of standards
ZTE and ChinaTel Sign MoU
ZTE has formed a partnership with ChinaTel to promote the process of broadband access solutions and services worldwide.
Sprint introduces HTC EVO Shift 4G WiMAX smartphone
Sprint has introduced it’s second generation of 4G WiMAX handset HTC EVO Shift™ 4G.
Nokia Siemens Networks & Sequans coduct TD-LTE IOT
Sequans and Nokia Siemens Networks have successfully conducted TD-LTE interoperability trials in the 2.3 GHz, 2.5 GHz and 2.6 GHz frequency bands.
2011 Predictions
Before we offer predictions for the coming year, it is worthwhile to take a look at how our forecasts for the current year have worked out.
Kindly Getting Free Mobile Broadband?
The irruption of data hungry devices such as smartphones and USB dongles is challenging most mobile operators to such an extent that their networks are getting congested at some sites.
Impressions from WiMAX Forum Southeast Asia Regional Focus 2010
Over the week of November 22nd I had the opportunity to speak at the “WiMAX Forum Southeast Asia Regional Focus 2010” in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Verizon vs. Clearwire: A 4G Comparison
After much industry speculation Verizon Wireless finally commercially launched its LTE network on December 5th, 2010.
Sprint Announces Network Evolution Plan
Sprint has unveiled its Network Vision blueprint to deploy a cost-effective, innovative network plan to further enhance voice quality and data speeds for customers acro
Infonetics Research: WiMAX continues to grow, 3Q10 revenue up 8%
Infonetics Research has released its third quarter of 2010 (3Q10) WiMAX Equipment, Devices, and Subscribers market share and forecast report.
Vividwireless to Trial TD-LTE in Australia
Australian wireless broadband provider, vividwireless, has announced trial of TD-LTE which can deliver peak speeds of more than 100Mbps.
EnergyAustralia Picks Ericsson for LTE Rollout
EnergyAustralia has signed an agreement with Ericsson as part of the energy company’s smart grid rollout to use LTE for its 4G communications network.
Taiwan Weighs in on WiMAX, but its Eye is on LTE
Despite the limited size of its market, Taiwan remains a key player in the telecommunications industry.
Clearwire: Strong 4G Growth but Little Cash
Clearwire reported its Q3 2010 financial earnings last week, and they surpassed our expectations.
M2M: The Latest Chapter of Technology Wars
Last Thursday I had the opportunity to attend an M2M event organized by Orange in Castelldefels’ Mediterranean Technology Park (Barcelona, Spain).
4G WORLD: Craig Miller, VP at Sequans
Chipmaker Sequans unveiled its latest Mobile WiMAX solution at 4G World, the SQN1280, an all-in-one WiMAX system-in-package (SIP) for makers of handsets, tablets, USB sticks, portable hotspots, M2M
Yota Selects Bridgewater for Central and South American WiMAX Expansion
Bridgewater Systems has announced that Yota has selected the Bridgewater Service Controller (AAA) to support the rollout of its new national WiMAX service in Nicaragua. The WiMAX network
ITU: LTE-Advanced and WirelessMAN-Advanced True 4G
ITU has completed the assessment of six candidate submissions for the global 4G mobile wireless broadband technology, otherwise known as IMT-Advanced.
Aptilo to offer LTE Policy and Charging Control solutions
Aptilo Networks has announced plans to add LTE to its portfolio of service management and policy control solutions for operators.
A Rosy Future for WiBro?
More than four years into commercial service in South Korea, WiBro has yet to live up to its hype, with KT and SK Telecom combined reaching just under 400,000 subscribers…
Motorola, Nokia sign 4G licensing deal
Motorola and Nokia have entered into a 4G license agreement that extends the companies’ existing intellectual property licensing agreement to include 4G cellular technologies, such as LTE, WiMAX an
BWA/WiMAX Subscribers to Reach 13 Million by Year-End 2010
According to the latest 4Gcounts Quarterly Report (Issue 12), the BWA/WiMAX industry could reach up to 13 million subscribers by the end of the year, up from 9 million reported…
Broadcom to Acquire Beceem Communications
Broadcom Corporation has announced acquisition of Beceem Communications, a privately-held company that is a provider of 4G wireless platform solutions.
Alvarion Signs Multi-Year $75M contract to Deploy WiMAX Network Across Canada
Alvarion and Canada’s rural broadband internet provider Barrett Xplore have announced plans to deploy the 4G WiMAX network in Canada.