In an address to the Free State Foundation, Federal Communications Commissioner Nathan Simington continued a conversation that he says has “ruffled a few feathers”: Receiver standards. In his remarks, Simington …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Simington raises the ‘specter’ of receiver regulation >
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">LDPC channel coding reduces 5G latency by up to 16x, AccelerComm says >
Channel coding is used to correct transmission errors caused by noise, interference and poor signal strength U.K. tech company AccelerComm has been focused on helping 5G achieve its latency claims …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">The Emerging Enernet: Convergence of the Smart Grid With the IOT >by Chris Hareby Chris Hare
This week Chris Hare with guest Steven Collier, aka SmartGridMan, Director Smart Grid Strategies at Milsoft Utility Solutions. Most of the focus so far in this series has been the consumer view …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Verizon Wireless, U.S. Cellular tops in latest J.D. Power and Associates network quality survey >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
Verizon Wireless (VZ) again came out the big winner in J.D. Power and Associates ranking of network quality, garnering the highest consumer scores in five of the six regions. The …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">AT&T Mobility unveils pair of LTE-equipped devices, data plans to mimic 3G >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
Despite the promise of greater network efficiencies and lower pre-bit rates, it appears that those price savings are not being included in the initial roll out of LTE-based services.AT&T Mobility …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">SAF Tehnika starts to produce in Brazil >by senby sen
SAF Tehnika JSC, which manufactures wireless data transmission equipment, announced it has started producing full outdoor microwave radios in Curitiba, South of Brazil. The company’s called CFIP Lumina radios will …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">T-Mobile USA expand HSPA+ 42 Mbps to 170M pops >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
T-Mobile USA Inc. (DTEGY) said it has expanded the availability of its 42 megabit per second HSPA+ coverage to more than 170 million potential customers across 152 markets. That speed …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Virgin Mobile USA juggles rate plans, to throttle data use >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
Virgin Mobile USA is set to refine its rate plans and data speeds, moves that align the company with its direct rivals and could provide a peak at the future …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">SK Telecom launches LTE in Seoul >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
Korean telecommunications provider SK Telecom Co. SKM) launched the country’s first LTE service on July 1, providing initial service to the Seoul market. The carrier said it expects to attract …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Reader Forum: Can credit card info ever be safe in this ‘bad new world?’ >
Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly Reader Forum section. In an attempt to broaden our interaction with our readers we have created this forum for those with something meaningful to …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Reality Check: Finding a voice for 4G wireless >
Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column. We’ve gathered a group of visionaries and veterans in the mobile industry to give their insights into the marketplace.Fourth-generation wireless mobile …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">What deal? T-Mobile USA continues rate plan alterations >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
T-Mobile USA Inc. (DTEGY) continued to aggressively target the domestic market, rolling out altered individual and family plans as well as no offerings for its prepaid business. The move backs …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Reality Check: The view of 4G from the tower >
Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column. We’ve gathered a group of visionaries and veterans in the mobile industry to give their insights into the marketplace.You’ve heard them …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Aviat Networks discontinues and shops its WiMAX business >by Sylvie Barakby Sylvie Barak
Aviat Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVNW) announced its Q1 earnings on Monday and revealed it would be selling off its WiMAX business after months of downplaying it. The firm says it …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Reality Check: The economics of HD voice >
Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column. We’ve gathered a group of visionaries and veterans in the mobile industry to give their insights into the marketplace.Communications service providers, …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Verizon Wireless targets prepaid rivals in select markets >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
While the mobile market is indeed international in scale, don’t think carriers ignore local issues. A perfect example is a prepaid offering Verizon Wireless (VZ) unveiled last week in the …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Smartphones go prepaid at U.S. Cellular >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
Looking to expand its prepaid reach and tap into a rapidly growing market segment, U.S. Cellular Corp. (USM) unveiled a pair of no contract rate plans for smartphone devices.The plans …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">T-Mobile USA cuts unlimited pricing, for a limited time >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
The “unlimited” wars continue to heat up as T-Mobile USA Inc. (DTEGY) today unveiled a new unlimited calling, messaging and data offering priced at $80 per month. The carrier does …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">AT&T Mobility's GoPhone to get smartphone >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
Further proof that the prepaid space is the mobile industry’s hottest segment came this morning with AT&T Mobility (T) announcing it will begin offering its first smartphone through its GoPhone …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Clearwire signs wholesale agreement with Locus >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
The wholesale world of mobile broadband services continues to glean results as Clearwire Corp. (CLWR) today said it has signed prepaid wireless mobile virtual network operator Locus Telecommunications Inc. The …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">T-Mobile USA teases more Sidekick details, launches high-end data plan >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
T-Mobile USA Inc. (DTEGY) continues to play with the hearts of loyal Sidekick users, announcing more details on the latest device to sport the hallowed name, but remaining coy on …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Verizon Wireless tips LTE smart phone pricing with ThunderBolt launch >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
Verizon Wireless (VZ) is finally set to unleash one of its LTE-equipped smart phones onto the market with the HTC Corp. ThunderBolt set to be available March 17 for $250 …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">LightSquared snags Open Range as network partner >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
LightSquared said it has entered into a multi-year network partnership agreement with Colorado-based rural telecommunications provider Open Range Inc. The deal calls for Open Range to lease capacity from LightSquared’s …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">AT&T Mobility, Verizon Wireless prepared for iPad 2 launch >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
For those of you already camping in line to pick up Apple Inc.’s (AAPL) iPad 2 tomorrow, AT&T Mobility (T) and Verizon Wireless (VZ) want to let you know that …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">AT&T Mobility, Verizon Wireless prepared for iPad 2 launch >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
For those of you already camping in line to pick up Apple Inc.’s (AAPL) iPad 2 tomorrow, AT&T Mobility (T) and Verizon Wireless (VZ) want to let you know that …