The Recurrent Question: How is 4G Different and Enabling?
The discussion about how 4G is different or enabling compared to 3G should start with a few guideposts:
Samsung Demos WiMAX 2 Supporting 330Mbps
Samsung Electronics and Japan’s UQ Communications are demonstrating WiMAX 2 based on IEEE 802.16m with a speed of 330Mbps.
Hard realities of WiMAX-to-LTE conversion
Last week I participated in a panel session: The ‘How’ and ‘Why’ of Migrating From WiMAX to LTE organized by FierceWireless (CLICK HERE to d
Brazil Makes 4G Spectrum Progress
At the beginning of this year, Maravedis predicted that 2010 would be the year for 4G regulation in Brazil, with aucti
Aircel to launch 3G services in Q1 2011
Indian operator Aircel plans to invest $500 million for the initial roll out of 3G mobile services.
Clearwire in talks with T-Mobile USA
WiMAX service provider Clearwire is reviewing its funding options from company such as T-Mobile USA or money from a wireless spectrum sale.
Sprint, Clearwire, Bring WiMAX to Orlando
Sprint & Clearwire have officially announced the launch of 4G WiMAX services in Orlando today. Orlando is the third city in Florida to receive 4G service.
Intellecom and Samsung ink 4G Mobile WiMAX deal
Ukraine’s Mobile WiMAX service operator Intellecom and Samsung Electronics have entered into a contract for Samsung to supply Mobile WiMAX solutions for the expansion of Intellecom’s 4G mobile inte
Report: 59 Million Mobile WiMAX Subscribers by 2015
WiMAX’s growth has not been as early or as strong as many would have hoped several years ago says ABI Research in an new report.
With focus on WiMAX, India’s BSNL plans LTE back-up
Indian state owned operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) has asked its broadband franchisee partners to set up a network that is capable of migrating to the LTE technology if…
Huawei, ZTE win Indian contracts following security concerns
India’s Tata Teleservices Limited (TTSL) has signed a contract with Huawei to rollout TTSL’s 3G network in India earler this week.
Russia Wireless Broadband Summary
Because of Russia’s lack of wireline infrastructure and its booming demand for Internet, it is often referenced by industry analysts as one of the most promising market
India Wireless Broadband – The Story Unfolds
Most overseas vendors and industry forums are finding working in the Indian telecom sector to be no different from the screenplay of a complex Bollywood plot: unexpected twists and turns…
Clearwire Launches Rover Pre Paid 4G Service
Clearwire has launched Rover, a pre paid mobile broadband service which works on company’s 4G WiMAX network. The Rover brand is mainly designed to attract young adults.
Intel to Acquire Infineon’s wireless unit for $1.4 billion
Intel has announced its plan to acquire Infineon Technologies AG’s Wireless Solutions business in a cash deal valued at about USD 1.4 billion.
Will embrace LTE when it becomes a global standard: Intel Exec
Intel, which is a supporter of WiMAX, has said it will embrace competing platform LTE when it is widely available globally, according to PTI.
7th WiMAX INDIA emphasizes on current developments in the WiMAX technologies
Current developments in the WiMax technologies are offering mobile personal broadband users to create whatever they want on a variety of devices from the laptop to cell phones making a…
Vietnam regulator allows LTE & WiMAX tests
Vietnam telecom regulator the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has allowed FPT Telecom to test LTE in Hanoi and HCM City within one year, according to Vietnamnet.
What is WiMAX 2 and what it promises
With 22 LTE networks expected to be in service by end 2010, further at least 45 by end 2012, WiMAX seems to be running out of favour.
Sprint’s Samsung Epic 4G Debuting on Aug. 31
Wait is finally over, Sprint has announced availability of Samsung Epic(TM) 4G, a WiMAX capable phone with a full QWERTY keyboard and Super AMOLED touchscreen.
India’s 3G, 4G Broadband Subscriber Base to reach 73 Million by 2015
India’s 3G enabled data subscriber base (notebooks, modems and dongles) will reach 40 million by 2015 and 4G subscriber base including 802.1e and TD-LTE adopters will reach 33 million subscribers…
Infonetics: WiMAX service providers plan full mobility by 2012
Two-thirds of the service providers intend to use WiMAX for mobility-based services by 2012 according to a Infonetics Research survey.
Clearwire to start FDD/TDD LTE Trials
Clearwire has announced plans to test Test both FDD LTE and TDD LTE in US. In addition Clearwire will test multiple coexistence scenarios between LTE and WiMAX as well.
Clearwire offers WiFi iSpot
Clearwire has introduced a new WiFi hotspot for Apple devices to provide 4G network speeds via WiFi connectivity.
Clearwire adds more markets
Clearwire has announced the availability of it’s 4G wiMAX services in new markets in four states.
picoChip partners with Indian firms for 3G, 4G development
picoChip has been selected by Rancore Technologies Ltd for the development of 4G base stations for rolling out next-generation wireless telecom networks in India.
Best Buy to offer mobile internet service using Clearwire’s WiMAX network
Best Buy Connect & Clearwire have have entered in a partnership in which Best Buy will use Clearwire’s WiMAX network to offer mobile internet service to customers under the Best…
Funambol Introduces Commercial Open Source Mobile Device Management for WiMAX
The open source mobile cloud sync company, Funambol has introduced Funambol DM Carrier Edition, a commercial open source device management solution for WiMAX.
KT to Invest $4.3 Billion to Upgrade Network
South Korea’s KT Corp plans to spend 5.1 trillion won (4.3 billion dollars) over five years upgrading its network to meet demand from smartphones and other digital devices.
Clearwire Sells Stake In Irish WiMax Network
Clearwire has sold majority of its Irish WiMAX operations to Imagine Communications Group.
