Michael Licata

Comcast Launches 3G/4G Services in 10 Cities

on July 15, 2010   |   2 comments



Comcast Corporation recently began offering its High-Speed 2go service in 10 additional markets. Baltimore, Richmond and Washington D.C. all now can experience 4G speeds from Comcast. It will also offer the services in the Pennsylvania markets of Harrisburg, York, Scranton, Reading, Lancaster, State College and Lebanon.

The High-Speed to go offers both 3G and 4G coverage in the available markets. The service will be bundled with their Internet, phone and television services. It’s mobile broadband internet wherever customers need it.

“The world-class services Comcast is known for in the home are beginning to be extended to anywhere consumers work, live and play with the launch of Comcast’s High-Speed 2go mobile solution,”  Rick Lang, senior vice president of marketing and sales for Comcast’s Eastern Division, said, “Comcast continues to drive innovation in the industry and this launch gives customers the best of both worlds — the fastest fast at home and on the go as a natural extension of our super fast wired high-speed Internet.”

The High-Speed 2go Nationwide Preferred wireless data card operates on both the 3G/4G networks and splits between the two networks. Comcast is now offering a 4G only data cards in Philadelphia as High-Speed 2go Metro service. It’s the fastest mobile Internet connection available when in market.

Comcast uses Sprint’s 3G network when not covered by the 4G connection. Comcast was also an investor in Clearwire.  Google, Brighthouse Networks and Sprint also invested money into the 4G network builder. Clearwire is the company that sets up the 4G networks using WiMAX technology. If CLEAR isn’t in the market, then Comcast can’t offer the 4G connection. The company offers different devices, including CLEAR spots, mobile routers. They’re the only 4G operator that offers home modems along with a series of USB modems. Sprint owns a majority share in Clearwire, but… Read the rest

REDTone Starts WiMAX Services in Malaysia

on July 15, 2010   |   1 comment



REDTone begain offer WiMAX services in Miri, Malaysia. It is expanding the broadband service coverage in the Sarawak area of the Asian Pacific country. The expansion is as planned, with the strategy to roll out the 4G technology in areas where the demand is high and ready for the service.

“We are zeroing in on areas where there are business districts, commercial centers, industrial parks and shopping premises as offices are our main target market,”said Lau Bik Soon REDtone Telecommunications Sdn Bhd chief executive officer, .

The service will focus on densely populated areas in Miri, such as Jalan Tanjong, Yi Hai Hai, Piasau, Lutong and Senadin. The company owns the spectrum license in the 2.3GHz spectrum for Sarawak and Sabah regions of Malaysia.

Soon also stated the company wouldn’t rely on WiMAX as the Internet provided. They will use satellite, Metro E, Microwave, 3G, Wi-Fi, wireless point-to-point and ADSL. It’s a good way to ensure an Internet connection is available to their customers. REDTone will also begin services in the greater part of Kuching. In Sabah, similar Internet service has begun in Kota Kinabaul. The company will also launch in Sandakan and Tawau parts of Sabah region.

The company is initially offering USB modems to start. There are several different plans for both home and office use. Users can sign up for one year or sign no long term contract at all. It’s simple to use, simply blug the USB modem into your computer and you should be connected anywhere within the network coverage area.

They’re the second major player to launch the services in Malaysia. Greenpacket, under its subsidiary Packet One Networks launched the technology in 2009.… Read the rest

Franklin Wireless Buys Out R&D Department

on July 14, 2010   |   1 comment



Franklin Wireless now has complete control over the Diffon Corporation. Previously, Franklin owned a majority share in a research and development laboratory in Seoul, South Korea.

Franklin controls all of Diffon’s seats on the Board of Directors. OC Kim, president of Franklin Wireless will serve as CEO of Diffon. Franklin increased its ownership stake from 51 percent to about 58 percent. They’ve also renamed the company to Franklin Technology Inc.

“Gaining full control of FTI will allow us to directly oversee all of the important initiatives taking place at our South Korea-based R&D facility,” Kim said, “This will include directly managing our company’s product design and development efforts and tightly integrating them into our product roadmap. In addition, the name change reflects FTI’s direct strategic alignment with Franklin Wireless.”

FTI will operate as Franklin Wireless’ R&D facility. It will provide product design, development and manufacturing services to the company. Franklin Wireless makes top of the line WiMAX and 3G CDMA modems for Sprint and Clearwire. Their Franklin U300 device works on both the 3G network from Sprint and CLEAR‘s 4G network.  They also make the latest USB modems and other devices.

It’s important to develop and research the latest devices for WiMAX. This re-organization also allows the company to begin developing GSM/LTE devices. A lot of the operators are pleading with the device makers to create dual-mode WiMAX/LTE devices. If Franklin Wireless can develop dual-band USB modems, then they would be ahead of their competitors.… Read the rest

Infotel May Choose WiMAX Over LTE In India

on July 13, 2010   |   1 comment



InfoTel might choose WiMAX over LTE in deploying 4G broadband services across India, according to a recent report. Indian telecom operators are deciding between the two competing technologies after the spectrum auction netted $8.22 billion.

IntoTel was the lone operator that was awarded spectrum space across all of India. They will lead the way in deploying 4G in India. Broadband penetration is less than one percent and the subscriber base is merely nine million people. Large international companies support the different technologies. Qualcomm supports LTE deployment while Intel supports WiMAX deployment in India.

Reliance Industries purchased a 95 percent stake in Infotel for Rs4,800 crore. It was thought that the company would choose LTE. A senior RIL official hinted at choosing devices that supports both WiMAX and LTE. Many companies rushed to establish themselves as device suppliers for the network deployments. Samsung will offer the migration of WiMAX devices seamlessly to LTE once the technology is mature in the market.

“LTE is a technology that is a future technology. It is expected to come in two years. What is available today is WiMax,” Hung Song, vice-president, global sales and marketing, telecom systems, Samsung Electronics, said, “The answer is a natural progression.”

Samsung is the only company offering LTE devices to TeliaSonera’s Scandinavian network.  DoCoMo and Verizon Wireless are two carriers set to launch LTE services in Japan and the U.S. respectively. AT&T gave equipment contracts to Alcatel-Lucent and Ericsson for LTE deployment in the U.S. in 2011.

This shows that LTE isn’t far off, but the market hasn’t matured. WiMAX is now and the speeds are faster and more available that the 3G signal provided to Indian broadband users. They’re hoping the equipment providers can provide the dual-mode devices that cover both technologies. It is something that would work in India. The market is so valuable for all involved, from the operators to the equipment suppliers to the end users, the technology choices could make the operators millions of dollars.

Other operators are waiting for RIL to make their decision. They’ll pace the rest of the operator field because they have such an advantage over the rest of the operators that were awarded spectrum space. It’s important to get the deployment right. They’ll probably start out deploying WiMAX first and then migrate to LTE over time. Clearwire is also planning the same transition in the U.S., … Read the rest

Sprint Begins 4G Service To 7 More Markets

on July 12, 2010   |   1 comment



Sprint has begun offering 4G in seven new markets. End users in Rochester and Syracuse, N.Y., Merced and Visalia CA, Eugene, OR and Tri-Cities and Yakima WA will now be able to experience the fastest wireless speeds on the market. Sprint offers 4G in 43 markets and expects to expand to a lot more by the end of 2010. Customers will be able to the HTC EVO 4G, the only 4G phone available on the market in the U.S.

“We are hearing a lot of positive feedback from our 4G customers who are using HTC EVO and mobile broadband connectivity,” said Matt Carter, president of 4G, Sprint. “People are hungry for faster wireless speeds, 3G/4G smartphones and unlimited data plans – and, Sprint offers all of these. With Sprint 4G, we are entering a new world of wireless possibilities.”

4G users get the fastest mobile downloads, high quality streaming video and superior Internet browsing. 4G technology, title WiMAX, enables the speeds and the first video chatting software using the HTC EVO called Qik. Users can talk to their families while traveling or businesses can hold meetings from anywhere within the 4G coverage area.

Sprint will also offering many great deals for first time 4G buyers. They’re currently offering Sprint Free Guarantee, a trial service where users can experience for 30 free-of-charge and return the service and device with the opportunity to be fully refunded. Sprint also offers the Everything Data plans, which include unlimited Internet, text and calling on the Sprint network for one price.

Sprint 4G service isn’t limited for users in that particular market. Summer travel season is upon us. 4G users can travel across the country and have the ultra fast 4G service in Merced and Visalia, California, Atlanta and Milledgeville, Georgia, Honolulu and Maui, Hawaii, Boise, Idaho, Chicago, Baltimore, Kansas City, Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh, North Carolina, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Philadelphia, Reading and York, Pennsylvania. In Texas, 4G is available in Abilene, Amarille, Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Killeen, Lubbock, Midland/Odessa, San Antonia, Waco and Wichita Falls. In Utah, 4G is available in Salt Lake City, Richmond, VA, Seattle, Tri-Cities and Yakima, Washington.

Sprint offers other great devices, including the Overdrive mobile hotspot, which connects up to 5 Wi-Fi-enabled devices to the 4G network. There’s even a feature to add a 3G connection in areas where 4G isn’t available yet. It’s a great way … Read the rest

CLEAR Holding Shindig in NYC Tonight

on July 8, 2010  



CLEAR will host a meet-and-greet event for potential dealers on Wednesday July 8. It takes place from 7-10 p.m. at the Midtown Loft located at 267 Fifth Ave. New York, N.Y. 10016.

It will be a great time to see how CLEAR plans on marketing its service and products in the New York market. Come and meet other interested dealers. They will showcase the latest devices along with explaining coverage areas, how the technology works and other information vital to becoming a CLEAR reseller.

New York is the most important launch for CLEAR. They’ve been working on it, by searching for engineers in the area for over two years. It’s unclear just exactly how large the coverage area will be, but it should get a few folks interested to see which surrounding areas will get great WiMAX coverage.

See the latest devices, like the CLEAR Spot 4G+, it works on both CLEAR’s 4G network along with a fallback to Sprint’s 3G network when necessary. Meet professionals from CLEAR that are completely versed with extensive knowledge about the service plans, coverage and devices.

Contact Ari Zoldan at ari.zoldan@quantum-co.com if you’re interested in attending the event. It’s a great way to enter the CLEAR market in New York City. Perfect for business development and other opportunities. Attendees will be provided with a great opportunity to learn about CLEAR along with meeting potential business assets and partnerships.… Read the rest

BobCar and CLEAR Team For World’s Largest Block Party

on July 8, 2010   |   5 comments




Attendees to the World’s Largest Block Party in Chicago will have an interesting opportunity this year. They’ll  experience CLEAR’s 4G WiMAX trhough BobCarMedia’s 3-D  media display. Consumers can experience the new service right at the 26th edition of the World’s Largest Block Party.

BobCar Mobile Showrooms will showcase CLEAR around Old St. Patrick’s Church on the corner of W. Monroe St. and N. Desplaines St. in downtown Chicago . CLEAR brand ambassadors will be on hand to answer questions consumers may may. The displays will allow consumers to compare the 4G CLEAR service to their current 3G connection.

“We’re so thrilled to be participating in this year’s Block Party,”  Benjamin Cohen, founder and president of BobCarMedia, said,  “We’ve gotten to know the people of Chicago through this wonderful campaign with CLEAR, and one thing is evident: technology is intimidating to the average consumer. We’re looking forward to giving Chicagoans the chance to ‘test-drive’ CLEAR’s 4G WiMAX service in a hands-on way, as they enjoy the Block Party festivities.”

The electric-powered eco-friendly hybrid car/truck will be decked out in the bright green CLEAR colors with sleek lines to attract people from the street to the vehicle. It will also help sellers drive traffic into the surrounding CLEAR retail stores. The BobCar Mobile showroom will CLEAR’s 4G service directly to the people. They’ll also offer a $35 cash back to all users that sign up a new account. BobCar Mobile Showrooms bring an interactive, rich experience to advertising. It makes it great for the consumers to see so much effort and care were put into getting them to purchase the products.

“CLEAR is proud to partner with a community organization that has such a rich tradition of helping so many organizations throughout Chicago and around the world,” said Jeannie Weaver, Regional Director for CLEAR in Chicago.

BobCars were designed to be mobile advertising platforms for highly urbanized areas. They are electric vehicles that can be positioned practically anywhere in market. CLEAR launched WiMAX in 47 cities across the United States. They plan on covering 120 million people by the end of 2010, with market launches in New York, Miami, Los Angeles and San Francisco.… Read the rest

Infomark Chooses GCT’s Latest Chip for New HotSpot

on July 8, 2010  



Infomark has chosen GCT Semiconductor’s latest mobile WiMAX chip to power the world’s fastest hotspot. The device was announced by a leading US WiMAX operator provides users with the ability to operate in a “USB-tethered mode”, devices can function as a WiMAX USB dongle-like device.

GCT’s chip, the GDM7205 continues to lead the ODMs and is the operator’s choice for enabling advanced WiMAX devices. The chip is already installed in many different devices today. It’s a high performance chip that reduces PCB design complexity, consumers less power than previous models. It’s small stature also optimizes mobile WiMAX implementation.

“True to our design philosophy of GCTMobility, GCT’s GDM7205 is market-proven in Japan, Korea, Russia, Malaysia, US, and many other WiMAX markets, and offers the industry’s lowest power consumption, highest throughput, and best handover capability for mobile applications,” Dr. Kyeongho “KH” Lee, President and CEO of GCT Semiconductor, said,  “It is a great pleasure to team up with Infomark to provide this very attractive mobile hot spot device, which we believe will further enhance the value proposition of WiMAX and also increases GCT’s design win footprint in the US market.”

Infomark will continue to work with GCT in developing the latest WiMAX devices, bringing the products quickly to market. Infomark will also continue to build out the mobile WiMAX ecosystem. GCT leads the way in a lot of advancements in 4G chip building.… Read the rest

P1 Celebrates Two Recent Milestones

on July 7, 2010  



P1 recently celebrated two important milestones in the company’s advances in WiMAX deployment and devices. They are the investment partnership with SK Telecom and Malaysia’s first WiMAX-enabled laptops.

The Malaysian WiMAX operator promised to bring the first WiMAX-embedded laptops to the market in 2010. P1 teamed with Intel and other equipment manufacturers to deliver the one of the first 4G laptops. They worked with Acer, Asus, Dell, Lenovo, MSI and Toshiba to develop the 4G-enabled laptops.

“WiMAX-Inside 4G laptops will change the way we stay connected to the Internet, making it easier than ever before to get connected. When we make getting connected easy, more and more people will go online,” Michael Lai, Chief Executive Officer of P1,  “Combine that with one of Malaysia’s fastest growing wireless networks, we are well on our way to fulfill our promise of “Broadband for all.””

SK Telecom recently purchased about 25 percent of P1 for about $100 million. They’re now the second largest shareholder in the company, after Green Packet, the parent company. Intel initially invested $15 million through Green Packet to support the WiMAX deployment in Malaysia.

The SK-P1 partnership will enhance P1′s network along with positioning SK Telecom to many other WiMAX and wireless broadband opportunities across Southeast Asia. Malaysia wants to have a broadband penetration goal of 50 percent target by the end of 2010. The current market penetration stands about about 33 percent. They hope to have 45 percent population coverage by the end of this year.

P1 along with Green Packet lead the way in developing WiMAX in Malaysia. Green Packet is able to extend its reach in Southeast Asia with the deal with SK Telecom while improving their core network.… Read the rest

Mandarin WiMAX Bringing 4G to Sicilian Area of Modica

on July 7, 2010  



Mandarin WiMAX Sicily will bring the 4G technology all areas of Modica, including the remote rural areas. It will provide broadband Internet to places that were unable to connect because of land line restrictions.

Local governments in Sicily are attempting a new approach by offering wireless technologies to meet the needs of households and businesses that need a super fast wireless Internet connection in places where DSL services aren’t being met by the local telecom operators.

Mandarin WiMAX is a regional telecommunications company. They won spectrum space on the Italian island in the 3.4-3.6GHz frequency. The venture consists of a group of Sicilian businesses, Medianet Communications, Korec, Group Franza and Temix. Mandarin will try to build a transportation network with voice and data services that connect wireless reliability and security, covering the entire Sicily region.… Read the rest

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