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Yota and Samsung Partner to Launch WiMax in Nicaragua

Elizabeth Dickey on December 16, 2009 | 5 comments

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Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a leading provider of future mobile technology and Russian partner Yota, a provider of innovative mobile services, announced the launch of the mobile broadband 4G internet access network in Managua, Nicaragua. Yota is one of the world’s leaders in 4G technologies development and network deployments, providing fast mobile Internet access and a set of services based on its network. After successful deployment of Mobile WiMax in Russia, Yota decided to partner with Samsung to extend its 4G wireless services in other markets worldwide. The new Yota network in Nicaragua was rolled out in record time, just three months after the beginning of construction.

Ricardo Olarte, Northern Cone General Manager of Intel said “the broadband penetration in Latin America is very low, and is the reason why the initiative taken by Nicaragua will allow a significant leap in the adoption of new technologies placing the country at the forefront and generating a positive effect in people and businesses to improve the competitiveness of it.”

Yota services, developed during Yota’s Russian project, will be available to subscribers. The stationary VoIP device developed specially for Nicaragua, along with a line of inexpensive netbooks with embedded Intel(r) WiMax/Wifi module, will be launched in the market of the country. These devices are scheduled for sale next spring when everyone will be allowed free use of the Yota services before commercial use of the network begins in mid-2010. Because the demand for communications is so high in this area, there is great potential for this project in Nicaragua as well as other projects in the future.

In July 2009, Yota became the winner of the public international tender for 2.5-2.7 GHz spectrum, hoping to provide the whole territory of Nicaragua with communications services based on the Mobile WiMax standard. Dr. Mo Shakouri, Vice President and board member of the WiMax forum said “The implementation of this project, which is basically a rapid transition from dial-up and scarce fixed-line communications to 4G technology, will pave the way in a very short time for achieving meaningful social effects in Nicaragua.”

Yota is a Russia-based developer and provider of up and coming mobile services. The first Russian high-speed wireless network was established by Yota and was based on Mobile Wimax. Yota is a member of the international WiMax Forum association comprised of world-leading 4G technology vendors and service providers.

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P1 Targets to Launch WiMax in East Malaysia by July 2010

Elizabeth Dickey on December 15, 2009 | 2 comments

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Malaysian WiMax operator Packet One Networks (P1) revealed that it expects to launch commercial services in East Malaysia by July of 2010. P1 is a Malaysian converged telecommunications, broadband, and WiMax service provider. Founded in 2002, it is a subsidiary of Green Packet Berhad, and in August 2008 it became the first company to launch commercial WiMaxservices in Malaysia. P1 has already identified 48 sites in Sabah for network deployment in 2010, with an additional 58 sites planned for 2011. These areas include the Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, and Tawau districts. P1 has also indicated that it will consider expanding the service to other rural districts if the demand arises.

In November 2009, P1 Chief Executive Michael Lai said that the operator was planning to spend between MYR200 million and MYR300 million (USD58.5 million and USD87.8 million) on its rollout in Sabah and Sarawak. Corporate office Vice President Ismail Haron also said that since its launch in August 2008, the wireless broadband provider has signed up roughly 120,000 customers, with 41% of those in Selangor. Of the total, the company claims that 33.15% were new broadband users who had never subscribed to a high speed internet service in the past.… Read the rest

Intel Preparing for Massive Product Launch in India

Michael Licata on December 9, 2009 | 1 comment

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Intel’s plans for India in 2010 are as challenging as they are exciting. The company plans to connect nearly half of India’s total population online by 2012 is well within reach because of the upcoming WiMax auction.

Intel is betting that WiMax will improve PC penetration in infrastructure-challenged countries like India. It has worked extensively behind the scenes to set up a policy framework to herald wireless broadband service in the fastest growing wireless market in the world.

Lack of regulation meant Intel has had to stand by and watch as mobile phone manufacturers and service providers reaped the wireless boom. Intel hasn’t made inroads into the hand held device market.

The WiMax launch is expected to give a much-needed boost to the PC sales by making broadband connections readily available for every one.As for the mobile market, Intel will launch more efficient versions of its Atom processor, including one targeted at smart phones. The launch of the new variant is expected to happen in the first half of the year.

India currently has aroud 50-60 million internet users and 7.4 million broadband connections.

India has the highest adoption rate for Intel’s low-priced Atom processor on desktops. The processors have been adapted by Indian vendors for building low-cost desktop PCs costing Rs10,000.… Read the rest

Banglalion Now Offered in Bangladesh

Michael Licata on December 7, 2009 | 1 comment

Bangalalion WiMax service is now available in Bangladesh. It’s the second WiMax service offered in Asian country. Banglalion will offer service in many Dhaka City neighborhoods and should be throughout the city by the end of March 2010.

Subscribers must purchase a USB dongle for single users and for service to more than one user, you have to purchase other devices like a WiMax routers. It’s offering monthly subscription packages for users.… Read the rest

Agreement Could Bring About Smartphone for WiMax Use

Michael Licata on December 3, 2009 | 2 comments

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Users may soon have another way to access WiMax. AD2, Beecem and ECS have formed an agreement to make Android-based smartphones for WiMAX use.The phone will be voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and it will run the Android operating system from Google.

Each member of the agreement brings a different element to design and construction of the phone. It will use mCUE converged communications clite from D2. It will be embedded with VPort VoIP engine powering the ECS 371 mobile device. This is all based on Texas Instrument’s OMAP-3430 processor paired with Beceem’s BCSM 250 WiMax modem

“With the industry actively working toward the creation and delivery of a WiMAX infrastructure, manufacturers will need to develop mobile devices that take advantage of the greater bandwidth, range and other benefits of this technology,” said Doug Makishima, chief operating officer at D2 Technologies. “Together with Beceem and ECS, we’ve shown how a complete ecosystem dedicated to mobile VoIP over WiMAX can help device manufacturers and unified communications/VoIP providers get new products to market more quickly, efficiently and effectively.”

Google was an early investor in WiMax 4G technology and these companies see the importance of getting VoIP into their Android-operating system into smartphones and other mobile devices.… Read the rest

Clearwire Launching WiMax, Retail Services in Hawaii

Michael Licata on December 1, 2009 | 1 comment

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Clearwire announced the expansion of operations for CLEAR’s fast mobile Internet service in Honolulu and Maui. The service offers mobile internet users broadband-like speeds throughout the coverage area.

“CLEAR is excited to bring to Honolulu and Maui residents, businesses and visitors an Internet experience similar to what they’re used to having at home or the office, anywhere around town or on the go,” said Jon Gelman, Clearwire’s regional vice president. “We’re pleased to provide this community a valuable new category of Internet service designed to make people’s lives more enjoyable and more productive.”

Service will cover 800,000 people in the state of Hawaii. It extends 1,759 square miles over Oahu, Maui, and Lanai islands.

CLEAR uses a wireless 4G technology called WiMAX, which provides service areas measured in miles, not feet. WiMax gives you average mobile download speeds of 3 to 6 mbps with bursts over 10 mbps.

CLEAR’s mobile and residential plans can be purchased by the day or by the month including several no-service-contract option. Home Internet service plans start at $25 dollars per month. Regular mobile Internet plans start at $35 per month. Customers can take advantage of CLEAR’s mobile Internet promotion with plans starting at $30 per month for customers that sign-up for service online at www.clear.com. Customers can also purchase a day pass for $10.

Savings are also available for customers by purchasing a combination of services that could include home and mobile or mobile and mobile Internet plans starting at $55 for both, or by signing up for a two-year service agreement. The dual-mode 4G/3G plan is available for just $70 per month with a two-year service agreement. Customers can find full details about the service online or by visiting authorized CLEAR dealers.

Clearwire opened retail stores in Hawaii on December 1. On the island of Oahu, retail stores are located at Windward Mall, Pearlridge Mall, Ala Moana Mall, Kahala Mall and on Keeaumoku St. Retail locations on the island of Maui are located at Queen Kaahumanu Mall and on Dairy Road.

CLEAR offers several simple choices for broadband connectivity. By simply plugging a CLEAR USB modem, users can access the CLEAR WiMax network. Mobile phones that are WiMax compatible can also access the networks.

Clearwire will celebrate the official launches in each market with retail store openings, ad campaigns and promotional offers through the end of the year. A CLEAR … Read the rest

Clearwire Opens Retail Stores in Texas

Michael Licata on December 1, 2009

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Clearwire opened up new retail stores in Texas in December. It is an assist in the effort to expand its products and services in Texas’ largest markets.

Clearwire launched WiMax services in September 2009 and is now looking to sell accessories for mobile internet users. Sprint also launched WiMax services in Dallas/Ft. Worth, San Antonio and Austin, TX markets. Clear opened nine stores in Dallas/Ft. Worth, three in San Antonio and two in Austin, TX.… Read the rest

Clearwire Raises $2.8 Billion for WiMax Launch

Michael Licata on November 25, 2009 | 2 comments

Clearwire announced recently that it has raised $2.8 billion dollars for a national launch of WiMax services. The company had previously announced that it to stakeholders that it had initially raised$1.85 billion in a bond offering to pay off debt of $1.4 billion. It also raised an additional $920 million in debt, bringing the company to its $2.8 billion total.

“Today, we are proud to have secured an additional $920 million in debt financing, which, when coupled with the $1.56 billion of recently announced equity financing and the $1.85 billion of debt financing that we closed on today, demonstrates our ability to access the capital markets on attractive terms and in sufficient size to meet our needs, while at the same time prudently balancing equity dilution with the cost of capital,” said Bill Morrow, CEO of Clearwire.

Sprint, Comcast, Intel, Time Warner, Brighthouse Networks, and others agreed to provide capital for the venture. The funds will be used to launch it networks in an additional markets, hoping to reach 120 million more people by the end of 2010. Through Time Warner, and it’s other providers, Clearwire is looking to establish networks in Hawaii, San Antonio and Austin, Texas.… Read the rest

Wimax Test Engineer – Washington (Clearwire)

admin on November 16, 2009

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Job Responsibilities (specific duties):
- Test responsibilities are to be focused on, but not limited to, base station and CPE product testing, verification of network QoS strategies, and integration of new equipment and services into the existing Clearwire network
- It is expected that this candidate will become familiar with the Clearwire WiMAX link budget and be able to perform lab and field validation testing to confirm. This may include, but is not limited to radio sensitivity testing for output power, supported modulation coding schemes, interference testing, impacts of channel fading, etc
- The candidate will be responsible for test case design, managing cross-functional test plan reviews, test case execution, and analysis of results.
- Document and track product defects encountered during the execution of test cases and determine root cause where applicable. Work with vendors to resolve issues identified.
- Prepare test reports describing test cases executed, measured results, and comparison against established test criteria
- Generate and execute First Office Application (FOA) implementation plans and procedures for the introduction of hardware and software releases into the Clearwire network.
- Implement cost effective lab setups and test environments
- Leverage test scripting in order to automate test cases and data collection
- Analyze, troubleshoot, and identify root cause failure analysis for relevant systems in the production environmen- Flexible person with the ability to manage stressful situations and adapt to changing environments and requirements.
- Expected to have a diverse background in testing a variety of platforms to include, but not limited to: network tools running under Unix/Linux, IP networks, transport networks, and radio networks
- Min 5+ years industry experience including recent practical experience in a lab environment for the integration and test of network elements.
- Understanding of Ethernet, wireless backhaul, VLAN, SNMP, Unix/Linux, and scripting languages such as Perl.
- Previous work experience with protocol monitors, , spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and RF power meters.
- Previous experience with WiMAX preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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WiMax RF Systems Test Engineer (ENTEGEE Engineering Technical Group)

Kathleen Regalado (Kathleen@goingwimax.com) on November 10, 2009 | 1 comment

About the Job

6+ month W2 Contract with option to extend/convert to perm

Our Client has an immediate need for a WiMAX Systems Test Engineer. This is a 6 month contract opportunity that will be working with the Network Solutions team.

Responsibilities include the following:

Interoperability testing of WiMAX radio base stations, ASN gateways and CPE devices from various WiMAX suppliers
Troubleshooting of Internet Protocol related problems between CPE devices and IP core network for issues such as DHCP servers, AAA servers, routing configurations, Quality of Service profiles (BE, ERT, UGS etc.)
Diagnosis of 802.16e interface messages and service flows with IP protocol analyzers
Support for initial customer commissioning of WiMAX equipment both on-site and remotely
IP core network architecture consultation services for service providers

Qualifications:

Position require a BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science along with 8+ years of experience in software/hardware development or test engineering in the telecommunications field.

Experience with: IP throughput testing equipment and software, router configuration, gateway configuration, DHCP servers, AAA servers, element management systems & IP protocol analyzers is required. Knowledge of Linux O/S, 802.16e service flows such as BE, ERT, UGS, and VoIP protocols such as G.729 and G.711 is essential.

Experience with: VXWorks O/S, OFDM modulation techniques, RF spectrum analyzers and advanced RF test equipment, such as vector signal generators and analyzers, is preferred.

Candidate must possess strong troubleshooting skills in hardware and software electronics systems, as well as experience in formal systems verification or compliance testing.

Candidate must also have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interface effectively with customers, project managers, and design team members to solve implementation issues and meet required product release schedules

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