November 2009

AT4 Wireless Adding ITS for WiMax Certifications

Michael Licata on November 30, 2009 | 1 comment

AT4 wireless announced it is offering additional Interoperability Test Suites. It is for Wimax Certification. The wireless certification and testing laboratory is going to be the first in the world provides the full range of testing services required for WiMAX Certification.

“This is another important milestone for AT4 wireless, and we are pleased to provide in-house the full range of test suites required for WiMAX Certification, including the Operator Interoperability Testing Service ” said Jose de la Plaza, Telecommunications Laboratory Manager at AT4 wireless “We have also enhanced this complete certification service by offering the most comprehensive set of validated test systems as an add-value in the form of enhanced flexibility to adapt better to vendors’ specific needs”

The WiMAX Forum selected AT4 wireless in 2004 by as its lead certification laboratory. It has played the role of reference laboratory by offering WiMAX vendors an ecosystem with the full range of test suites required by the WiMAX Forum. Once the product passes every test, it becomes certified by the Forum.

As the latest development in this field, AT4 wireless is now offering the so-called Mobile Interoperability Testing Amendment and Operator Interoperability Testing in order to complete their comprehensive portfolio of WiMAX Certification testing services.… Read the rest

C-Motech releases WiMax-enabled Modem

Michael Licata on November 30, 2009

C-MoTech announced the release of the Dual-Mode ‘U-301′ Modem. It supports both 3G CDMA and Mobile WiMax.

U-301′ is a dual-mode USB modem that supports both 3G technology CDMA and 4G technology WiMax 2.0. Compared with the previous model, ‘U-301′ is lighter and it has better performance as the double chip of the previous ‘U-300′ device was replaced with Qualcomm QSC6085(65nm) for CDMA and with Beceem BCSM250(65nm) for WiMax.

“‘U-301′ is lighter because it uses a 65 nanometer single-chip and it shows a more stable performance upon CDMA and WiMax applications,” a C-motech staff member said. “C-motech will supply ‘U-301′ to Sprint from December.”

U-301′ accommodates a maximum download speed of 10Mbps and a maximum upload speed of 4Mbps from WiMax, and 3.1Mbps download speed and 1.8Mbps upload speed from CDMA. It supports the operating systems Windows 7, Vista and XP.… Read the rest

Maxim Integrated Products Provides New Tech for Base Stations

Michael Licata on November 30, 2009

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Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX2042, the industry’s highest performance, fully integrated, 2000MHz to 3000MHz SiGe passive mixer.

Designed specifically for LTE, WiMax, WCS, and MMDS wireless-infrastructure applications, the MAX2042 delivers an unparalleled combination of linearity, noise performance, and component integration. When configured as a downconverter, this IC provides 36dBm of IIP3, 23.4dBm of IP1dB, 7.2dB of conversion loss, and a 7.3dB noise figure. In addition, it exhibits excellent 2nd- and 3rd-order spurious suppression.

As an upconverter, the MAX2042 provides equally impressive performance with 32.4dBm of IIP3, 67dBc of LO ±2IF suppression, and a conversion loss of only 6.8dB. These parameters make the MAX2042 ideal for demanding base-station applications where high linearity and a low noise figure are critical for enhanced receiver and transmitter performance.

As a complete SiGe up-/downconverter, the MAX2042 integrates a state-of-the-art, double-balanced mixer core with an LO amplifier and two baluns, plus dozens of discrete components. This integration reduces the total board space used by the mixer by 40%; it reduces the discrete part count by 33%. The MAX2042′s outstanding 2RF-2LO performance of 70dBc (with a -10dBm RF tone) also eases the filtering requirements of close-in harmonics, thus enabling simpler and more cost-effective filter designs.

This mixer offers an exceptionally wide 50MHz to 500MHz IF frequency range with an 1800MHz to 3000MHz, low-side LO injection range. The on-board 0dBm drive LO buffer provides ±3dB drive-variance control, thus ensuring stable gain, NF, and IIP3 performance over temperature, supply, and input power. The MAX2042 has excellent gain-variation performance of ±0.44dB over the -40°C to +85°C industrial temperature range. The IIP3 spread is similarly impressive at ±0.5dB over temperature.

The MAX2042 is packaged in a compact, 5mm x 5mm, lead-free, 20-pin TQFN. The package is pin compatible to the MAX2029/MAX2031/MAX2039/MAX2041/MAX2042A*/MAX2044 series of mixers. This entire family of passive up-/downconverters is ideal for applications in which a common PC-board layout is used for both wireless-infrastructure frequency bands.

Maxim Integrated Products is a publicly traded company that designs, manufactures, and sells high-performance semiconductor products.… Read the rest

Clearwire teams with MVS in WiMax Launch in Mexico

Michael Licata on November 30, 2009 | 1 comment

MVS Comunicaciones, a Mexican company, has reached a preliminary agreement with Clearwire to invest $700 million in WiMax technology in Mexico. The deployment will cover 23 Mexican cities.

Deployment of the wireless broadband network with the new technology will take place by the second half of 2010, which is subject to its licenses being renewed.

Clearwire, which owns part of MVS Comunicaciones, plans on covering up to 120 million people in the U.S. by the end of 2010. It currently has WiMax services set up in 24 U.S. cities.
MVS, a publishing, radio, restricted television and wireless broadband services provider, is the majority ownerin Dish Mexico. It is a satellite-TV venture with EchoStar. Dish Mexico has a partnership with Mexican phone and internet provider, Telmex.… Read the rest

Media G3 Announces Launch Plans in Silicon Valley, U.S.

Michael Licata on November 27, 2009 | 3 comments

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MediaG3, Inc. released its report on the progress of its developing WiMaX service roll-out strategy throughout the United States. It also announced its updates indevelopment on WiMax services in Silicon Valley.

Some statistics from Media3G’s report are listed below:

Estimated Silicon Valley metro market shows a potential subscriber base of 1,764,999

Percentage of households using broadband and wireless services are 74%

Available broadband and wireless subscriber base is 1,306,099 households

Estimating subscribers’ revenues exceed $3,265,000/year initially

“Imperial Wireless is excited to bring its IW4G WiMax Super Fast Mobile Broadband and Internet Phone Services to the vast market of Silicon Valley residents, businesses, students and mobile professionals. We endeavor to provide an invaluble service by offering our speedy mobile Internet experience on the go. Having this capability otherwise restrictive to their home or the office computing experience, has proven to offer a dramatic shift in effectiveness and quality of lifestyle,” said Val Westergard, Chairman, MediaG3, Inc. “We’re pleased to provide a valuable new category of Internet services designed to make people’s lives more enjoyable and more productive, wherever they happen to be in our coverage area.”

In launching U.S. WiMax coverage, MediaG3 plans include using 30 carrier grade cellular towers, which were successfully acquired earlier this year and will be used to support the network expansion in key markets throughout the United States.

MediaG3′s IW4G is a New Generation of WiMax

The 4G customer experience is similar to Wi-Fi, but without the short-range limitations of a traditional Internet hot spot. IW4G gives you average mobile download speeds of 3 to 6 mbps with bursts over 10 mbps.

As the Internet integrates deeper into daily life, the opportunities to stay connected and be productive are enhanced by IW4G in numerous ways through mobile internet technology.

Parents that want full Internet connectivity for kids studying or playing games in the back of the family minivan. A mobile professional who is unsatisfied with the speeds andlimitations of 3G modem cards or the need to seek out Wi-Fi hotspotsA commuter interested in working or accessing entertainment sites like Hulu or Pandora on the way home.

For these and many other customers, IW4G’s simple and innovative pricing provides ultimate flexibility. IW4G’s mobile and residential plans can be purchased by the day or by the month, and with several no service contract options available. IW4G offers several simple choices for broadband connectivity.

Mobile users simply plug-in IW4G’s … Read the rest

BSNL announces bids for WiMax Services

Michael Licata on November 27, 2009

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Hindu Business Line reports that five companies have bid for the rights to act as franchisees in the rollout of state-owned Indian telco Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd’s WiMAX services.

Of the five bids submitted, one has come from a major international player. Teracom, a turnkey solutions provider and one of India’s India’s leading manufacturers of power cables, conductors and fibre-optic cables is that company.

Despite the fact that BSNL has stipulated that all bidders must have a turnover of at least INR1 billion (USD21.5 million) in the last two financial years, the four other bidders were the relatively unknown. The quartet of E-Mall, Adishwar, Ampouls and Tech Solutions were the other bidders for the WiMax services. The companies have partnered with global WiMax equipment vendors in order to increase the liklihood that thier bids are accepted.… Read the rest

Green Packet Announces WiMax Supply Agreements

Michael Licata on November 27, 2009

Green Packet Berhad announced Thursday the receipt of three separate deals for the supply of WiMax modems in Eurasia. The mobile broadband and networking solutions provider stated the sale was for the 2.3 and 3.5 frequency range in Eurasia.

The Malaysian company signed contracts with Maximali of Georgia, Intellecom of Ukraine and iCON Communications of Armenia.
Maximali and Intellecom acquired the Outdoor Modems and Indoor Modems, respectively. iCON Communications purchased both Indoor Modems and USB Modems.… Read the rest

Bringing the Money

Estie Neff on November 27, 2009

Clearwire Raises $2.8 Billion for WiMax Launch – Nov 25, 2009 (Wimax News)
Clearwire announced recently that it has raised $2.8 billion dollars for a national launch of WiMax services. The company had previously announced to stakeholders that it had initially raised$1.85 billion in a bond offering to pay off debt of $1.4 billion.

A New Product from Green Packet to Keep Your Home Safe – Nov 27, 2009 (Malaysia Star)
Green Packet Bhd hopes to sell 500 units of the IRIX 123, an Internet protocol-based surveillance system, a month in the first year of its introduction.

WiMax launched in Trinidad and Tobago – Nov 25, 2009 (Wimax News)
Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago announced it has launched a WiMax network Trinidad and Tobago. This comes ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting next week.

Brightpoint Signs WiMax Contract with Time Warner – Nov 25, 2009 (Wimax News)
Brightpoint Inc. received a contract to provide an integrated supply chain management system for the next-generation (4G) WiMAX network. Yesterday, the company announced that it entered into an agreement with Time Warner Cable Inc. to provide transportation management, inventory management, device customization, fulfillment, and reverse logistics for the Time Warner’s upcoming WiMAX ventures.

RCR Wireless News Hosts RCR Local Event at WiMAX Forum Congress Americas 2009 – Nov 24, 2009 (Business Wire)
Arden Media Company today announced an RCR Local event at the WiMAX Forum Congress Americas 2009 conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The RCR Local event will occur on December 1st at the Broward County Convention Centre and features a panel of industry experts on the topic of “Building & Operating Profitable 4G Networks.”

Broadcaster Invests in DigitalBridge WiMax – Nov 24, 2009 (Wimax News)
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.

Dallas Time Warner Cable Customers to Get WiMax in December – Nov 24, 2009 (Wimax News)
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.

Four Operators Gain 4G Licenses in Finland’s 2.6GHz Auction – Nov 24, 2009 (Rethink Wireless)
The Baltic states have … Read the rest

WiMax launched in Trinidad and Tobago

Michael Licata on November 25, 2009

Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago announced it has launched a WiMax network Trinidad and Tobago. This comes ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting next week.

“It contributes to making Trinidad and Tobago a more desirable place for investors and ensures local businesses, regardless of the size, have access to communications tools that give them the competitive edge,” Said TSTT CEO Jay Alvi

The company invested $100 million USD in the project already, initially offering WiMax in the Port of Spain. It expected to launch the network in other parts of the country in January 2010.… Read the rest

Sprint

Michael Licata on November 25, 2009 | 11 comments

Sprint is a global leader in cellular communications.

Sprint provides wireless internet services under the Xohm(R) brand, supported by an ecosystem of device, chip and other partners, including Intel, Motorola, Nokia and Samsung. The company has also selected Google to bring search, interactive communications and social networking tools through a new mobile portal to future WiMAX mobile Internet customers.

The Xohm brand has already been recognized as an industry leader in providing mobile internet to its users. Sprint paired with Amidocs, which supplied Sprint with software and services, to launch Xohm in 2007.

Sprint offers 4G network coverage in markets such as Philadelphia, Atlanta, Baltimore, Las Vegas and Dallas/Fort Worth Texas. Sprint continues to lead in WiMax coverage by offering 4G coverage. It recently paired with Comcast, Time Warner and Intel to help Clearwire fund and launch a WiMax initiative that will create a national WiMax coverage area.

Quick Facts:

Company Type: Public, NYSE-S

Location:6391 Sprint Parkway, Overland Park, KS

President and CEO: Daniel Hesse… Read the rest

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