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DigitalBridge to Increase WiMax Coverage in Lynchburg Area!

Kathleen Regalado (Kathleen@goingwimax.com) on December 21, 2009

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DigitalBridge plans to roll out its service in the Lynchburg area in 2010. For some in rural Virginia this could be their first chance to have high-speed Internet, for others it may simply mean more options in terms of broadband Internet access.

In 2008, Liberty University and Virginia School of the Arts announced that they wanted to lease out some educational broadcast licenses in the Lynchburg area. They requested proposals from several companies to provide wireless Internet access in the region. DigitalBridge, which has recently launched its WiMax service in Appomattox was one of the bidders.
The schools awarded the contract to DigitalBridge a few weeks ago, said Lee Beaumont, Liberty University’s director of auxiliary services. DigitalBridge is also leasing airwaves from Desmond T. Doss Junior Academy, said executive vice president Bill Wallace, giving the company 67.5 megahertz of spectrum in the region. He also added that “it’s a very large amount of bandwidth that will enable us to provide high-speed access to the community”. The company plans to apply for stimulus money to build infrastructure in underserved rural parts of nearby counties. The federal stimulus bill contains $7.2 billion for broadband deployment.

Nick VanWingerden, an information technology project manager with LU, said it is significant that Lynchburg will get 4G WiMax service at the same time as, and even before, some larger cities. “As metro areas like Charlotte and Las Vegas and Phoenix build up WiMax, … it really helps to elevate Lynchburg and surrounding communities to attract college students and employers because it puts Lynchburg on par with these larger cities,” he said.… Read the rest

Exclusive: Green Packet Launches Infinit Service Management Platform

Kathleen Regalado (Kathleen@goingwimax.com) on December 2, 2009 | 1 comment

GoingWiMax caught up with Kelvin Lee, Senior General Manager of Green Packet Solutions to introduce Infinit Services Management Platform (ISMP).Green Packet Berhard is a developer of Next Generation Mobile Broadband and Networking Solutions as well as an owner/operator of a WiMAX network in Malaysia (Packet One Networks or P1).

Briefly explain what ISMP is.

Infinit Services Management Platform (ISMP) is a carrier-grade solution that enables Operators to host and manage their own Application Store, affording them the opportunity to increase ARPU. It’s an all-in-one solution that handles the complete works of an application store platform, from content submission to billing.

Speaking of billing, ISMP is designed to integrate with Operators’ existing billing system. This provides a secure payment environment for subscribers (no need for credit cards) and for Operators, billing can be managed from a single touch point.

ISMP is also architectured to intelligently utilize available CRM data and recommend relevant applications to subscribers, based on lifestyle patterns and purchase behaviour.

We also have a developer zone where Content Developers can access resources such as developer kits or monitor the progress of their submission. Content Developers also benefit as ISMP supports an application marketing mechanism that ensures all applications are given favorable selling ground.

In short, ISMP is an ideal solution for Operators to enter the application store arena faster and at a fraction of the cost.

As a developer of next generation mobile broadband solutions, why did you decide to get involved with app stores?

What we are offering through ISMP is surely a next generation services management platform that supports an application store. Traditional platforms are limited to content aggregation and delivery, but not as dynamic and all-encompassing as ISMP.

Additionally, we observed that application stores gaining momentum these days. Unfortunately, with current business models, Operators gain minimum or almost no revenue, although they provide the connectivity. Operators are now starting to jump on the Application Store bandwagon to kick start their own Application Stores and we encourage this.

Green Packet is committed to developing innovative telecommunication solutions to meet the pressing needs of Operators including gaining customer traction through offering more than just broadband connectivity. We want to help Operators achieve what they want.. happy customers and an increase in their ARPU.

What are the advantages of an operator having their own app store?

Firstly, owning an application store gives Operators another business opportunity … Read the rest

Broadcaster Invests in DigitalBridge WiMax!

Kathleen Regalado (Kathleen@goingwimax.com) on November 24, 2009 | 3 comments

According to TVB, WiMax provider DigitalBridge Communications has secured a third round of equity financing from investors. One of the investors include Schurz Communications, which also has 10 TV stations in its portfolio of media properties. DigitalBridge previously raised $50 million in equity funding the National Rural Telecommunications Coop, Paladin Capital Group, CNF Investments and Novak Biddle Venture Partners, All contributed to the latest round of funding with Schurz. The amount for this round was not disclosed

“Joint commercial rollouts will be announced during 2010, with DigitalBridge engineering, constructing, and operating the broadband wireless networks and local Schurz teams promoting, selling, and supporting innovative product bundles,” the companies said in a joint release.

Todd Schurz, CEO of Schurz Communications said demand for broadband was increasing.

“Also, our newspapers and broadcast station brands already have millions of unique visitors, tens-of-millions of page views and deliver millions of online videos each month,” he said. “We anticipate further digital growth as more mobile devices access our content and services at 4G speeds. Schurz is uniquely positioned locally, as we already have significant sales and marketing forces in place to offer this first-of-its-kind partnership.”

DigitalBridge said it’s launched new wireless broadband service in 15 communities nationwide over the previous three years. The company, along with Clearwire Communications, recently leased 2 GHz spectrum from South Carolina’s Educational Television organization.… Read the rest

Dallas Time Warner Cable Customers to Get WiMax in December!

Kathleen Regalado (Kathleen@goingwimax.com) on November 24, 2009 | 1 comment

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Time Warner Cable who is reselling Clearwire Mobile WiMax service and bundling it with the company’s existing broadband, TV and VoIP services said in October that they’d be launching their service starting December 1st in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Charlotte and Greensboro. TWC is now indicating that they’ll also be launching the service in Dallas starting December 1. Pricing for the “up to 6 Mbps” service ranges from $39.95 a month to $79.95 a month depending on the bundle option chosen.

The bundle options are:
Road Runner Mobile 4G National Elite: gives customers unlimited access to both Time Warner Cable`s 4G Mobile Network and Sprint’s 3G EVDO network for $79.95 if you’re a Roadrunner Standard or Turbo customers.

Road Runner Mobile 4G Elite: gives customers unlimited access to the Time Warner Cable 4G Mobile Network for $49.95 if you’re already a Roadrunner Standard or Turbo customer.

Road Runner Mobile 4G Choice: gives customers access to the Time Warner Cable 4G Mobile Network for $39.95 if you’re already bundling at least two Time Warner Cable services. The tier also caps usage at 2GB per month.

Users get additional discounts if they’re triple play customers. According to Time Warner Cable, they’ll be expanding the service into Honolulu and Maui later this year, and into San Antonio and Austin in early 2010.… Read the rest

Unboxing Sprint’s 4G WiMax Card

Kathleen Regalado (Kathleen@goingwimax.com) on November 23, 2009

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WiNetworks Acquired by RuggedCom!

Kathleen Regalado (Kathleen@goingwimax.com) on November 23, 2009

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RuggedCom, a designer and manufacturer of rugged communications networking solutions for mission-critical applications in harsh environments, has announced its purchase of WiNetworks, a leader in the development of systems based on WiMax 802.16e mobile broadband wireless technology.

The WiNetworks WiMax products will form the new RuggedMAX product line and augment Ruggedcom’s growing RuggedWIRELESS portfolio. WiNetworks is composed of a team of wireless industry veterans who were early adopters of WiMax technology.“We are very excited about the addition of WiNetworks to the RuggedWIRELESS division,” said Elik Jaeger, VP, RuggedWIRELESS. “We believe the combination of the WiNetworks product portfolio and engineering talent puts us in an immediate leading position in the WiMax field and complements our wireless LAN switches and cellular routers, giving us a complete wireless product portfolio. WiNetworks has significant traction with strategic partners and end users, which will complement our strength in the vertical markets.”

WiNetworks was the first company in the world to develop a small form factor base station based on the IEEE 802.16e standard and have it certified by the WiMax forum certification wave 2, including MIMO functionality. Late last year WiNetworks became the first company to have a mobile WiMax product certified by the FCC in the 3,65 GHz frequency band in the United States. All the mobile products have been designed to operate at vehicular speeds.

RuggedCom is a provider of rugged communications networking solutions designed for mission-critical applications in harsh environments. RuggedCom’s technology solutions include Ethernet switches, network routers, wireless devices, serial servers, media converters, software and professional services. RuggedCom’s products are designed for use in harsh environments such as those found in electrical power substations and ‘Smart Grids’, intelligent transportation systems, industrial process control and military applications.

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Sri Lanka Telecom to Deploy WiMax in March 2010!

Kathleen Regalado (Kathleen@goingwimax.com) on November 23, 2009

The Daily Mirror has reported that Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) has received approval from the island’s board of investment for its plan to deploy a WiMax broadband network costing USD12.8 million. The rollout, to be carried out by the incumbent telco’s Sky Network subsidiary, will provide wireless broadband internet services using WiMax 802.16e technology, to areas including those that lack access to SLT’s ADSL fixed broadband network. Sky plans to provide coverage to the entire island in four implementation phases, commencing operations in March 2010 and launching in Colombo, Gampaha and Kalutara Districts in the first phase. The venture expects to have a customer base of 11,000 WiMax users under phase one.… Read the rest

Intel Invests $25 Million in Tech Companies!

Kathleen Regalado (Kathleen@goingwimax.com) on November 18, 2009 | 1 comment

Today Intel Capital, the world’s largest chip maker, announced their seven new investments worth around US$25 million in total. This is in addition to a $50 million investment already made in U.S. WiMax operator Clearwire.

The new investments include:

Joyent, Inc. (Sausalito, Calif.) provides cloud computing infrastructure and services to help customers rapidly and efficiently develop, deploy and manage Web applications and sites, and to improve datacenter performance. Joyent’s unique cloud computing technologies produce unprecedented performance, utilization rates, savings and security. Joyent will use the funding to accelerate its product development and for increased global expansion.

Active Storage (Los Angeles) provides a robust media storage platform for Apple-based infrastructures. The company’s hardware RAID solutions are aimed toward the business and creative industries, particularly video post-production, broadcast, publishing, education and science. The company intends to focus this round of funding on R&D and sales and marketing.

Crucialtec (Cheon-Ahn City, Korea) is a manufacturer of specialized input devices that utilize optical technology for mobile phones, smart phones and IPTV remote controllers. Crucialtec’s Optical Trackball enables users to enjoy the full internet experience with mobile products as they do with a PC. Intel Capital’s investment will help with the development of a new generation of mobile solutions for the global market by providing Crucialtec with additional working capital.

Gudeng Precision Industrial Co (Taipei, Taiwan) is a semiconductor front-end equipment manufacturer that helps customers enhance product yield and reduce production cost by providing customized products with innovative design concepts. Presently, Gudeng Precision is the world’s leading photomask and wafer handling total solution provider, and the company’s products are accepted and certificated by worldwide tier-one customers. Gudeng Precision will use the funding to expand business in China and enhance working capital.

V-Cube (Tokyo) develops and markets Web-based videoconferencing systems. Its flagship “nice to meet you” service enables one-to-one, one-to-many, and many-to-many interactive real-time communications and on-demand services over the Internet. Currently, V-cube is the largest service provider in Japan for Web-delivered visual communications. The investment will be used to further optimize the service for access from mobile Internet devices and netbooks, and to stream high-quality video over WiMAX wireless broadband networks.

NeuString (Dubai, UAE) delivers predictive analytics software and consulting services to mobile network operators, helping companies to achieve greater financial performance. The NeuString Optiprizer software allows operators to optimize pricing, reduce leakage and get real-time reporting on operational metrics. The investment from Intel … Read the rest

Intel’s In Depth View of WiMax

Kathleen Regalado (Kathleen@goingwimax.com) on November 17, 2009

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Shipments of Mobile WiMax Chipsets Will Reach 4 Million by Year’s End!

Kathleen Regalado (Kathleen@goingwimax.com) on November 17, 2009 | 3 comments

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According to Maravedis and Reveal Wireless’ new report “WiMAX Wave2 Subscriber Station Chipset Vendors Competitive Analysis” shipments of mobile WiMAX chipsets will reach 4 million by the end of 2009.

The research provides a detailed comparison of the key WiMax chipset vendors, identifying system architectures, estimating chipset and system BOM, cost of available devices such as CPEs, USB dongles or Express Cards, and researching vendor product roadmaps and SWOT. The report covers over 29 base-band, RF IC and module solutions from 14 WiMax vendors, and profiles the five key players offering an in-depth analysis of each chipset.
One of the key findings of the report is that the WiMax subscriber station chipset ecosystem is overwhelming with more than 14 chipset vendors competing for market share. “This puts pressure on vendors with insufficient customer traction, lacking funding or scale, or offering only partial chipset solutions,” said Adlane Fellah, Maravedis CEO and Founder and co-author of the report.

Several of the early chipset vendors that once shipped Wave1 mobile solutions are now shipping Wave2 compliant chipsets. “However, most of the available chipsets are not highly optimized because they were compelled to cover a broad range of application segments,” noted Pascal Deriot, Senior Analyst and co-author of the report.

“We believe that WiMAX mass market adoption requires ubiquitous coverage and IOT mature, sub US$10 chipsets that are power and performance optimized for each application-specific segment,” he added.… Read the rest

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