Telecom Providers Announce LTE Standard – Nov 5, 2009 (CNET)
In the battle between LTE and WiMax for wireless broadband, LTE may have just gotten another boost. A group of leading telecom service and equipment providers, including AT&T, Verizon, Nokia, and Samsung, announced a new standard Thursday for delivering compatible voice and messaging services using Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks.
Anritsu Joins `4G and Fat Pipes` Panel Discussion Tour – Nov 5, 2009 (Reuters)
Anritsu Company, in conjunction with RCR Wireless News, is happy to announce RCR Local, a series of networking events held around the country to gather large groups of telecom and technology professionals. The first event will focus on the impact 4G services have on the wireless industry and, ultimately, our society as whole, both from an economic and cultural standpoint.
CLEAR WiMax on Sale Today in the Philadelphia Region – Nov 5, 2009 (Wimax News)
Clearwire Communications, LLC, announced today the expansion of its sales operations for CLEAR`s internet service throughout the Philadelphia region. The company will be showcasing mobile WiMax capabilities in Philadelphia’s Love Park at their consumer launch event.
Intel in Talks with ITI for WiMAX Joint Venture – Nov 5, 2009 (Business Standard)
The world’s largest chip maker Intel is preparing to participate in bids recently invited by ailing state-run telecom equipment manufacturer Indian Telecom Industries (ITI) to set up joint ventures based on various technologies including Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX), according to sources close to this development.
Taiwan and China WiMax Partners Instead of Competitors – Nov 4, 2009 (Wimax News)
Acer chairman JT Wang, who also serves as chairman of the Taipei Computer Association (TCA), wants Taiwan and China based players to see each other more as partners than competitors.
Alvarion Beats Analyst Expectations – Nov 4, 2009 (Wimax News)
Alvarion reported lower quarterly earnings and revenue on Wednesday, although the results beat expectations and sent its shares higher.
Tata Teleservices Maharashtra to Spend $266m on 3G, WiMAX – Nov 4, 2009 (Total Telecom)
Indian operator says money will be spent at spectrum auctions and on capacity expansion.
Sprint’s Good News: 10 More Cities with WiMax and a New Netbook – Nov 4, 2009 (Wimax News)
Sprint-Nextel Corp., has confirmed that it is launching its first ever netbook as well as expanding the coverage of its WiMax network.
Obama Earmarks $7 Billion to Expand High-speed Internet Across the US – Nov 4, 2009 (Wimax News)
President Obama earmarks $7 billion to expand high-speed Internet access across the country. Read about how three communities plan to use the money (Public Radio International; for full story, listen to audio at PRI.org).
Canadian Oil Firm Deploying a Private WiMAX Network With Vecima – Nov 4, 2009 (Wimax News)
A Canadian oil production company is deploying a private WiMAX network for its communications – with the hardware being supplied by Vecima Networks. The entire multi-million dollar deployment is expected to take approximately 3 years.
Silver Spring vs. Grid Net: Now vs. the Future – Nov 3, 2009 (Greentech Media)
Silver Spring Networks’ wireless mesh has lots of utility customers. Grid Net says its WiMax-based technology is better.
Tranzeo Receives US$5.4M Purchase Order in Indonesia – Nov 3, 2009 (Wimax News)
Tranzeo announced the company has received the first volume production order targeted for Indonesian operators worth US$5.4M.
WiMAX Telecom Files for Insolvency – Nov 3, 2009 (TeleGeography)
Austrian mobile broadband operator WiMAX Telecom has filed for insolvency following reports that hardware supplier Alcatel-Lucent is demanding payments, which the operator cannot currently fulfill, according to TradingMarkets.com.
Taiwan President Bullish On WiMax – Nov 3, 2009 (Forbes)
Taiwanese government officials are focusing on next generation services like fast wireless broadband and the island’s need to nurture its own global electronics brands and to distinguish itself from China.
OVER THE WEEKEND . . .
“We would foray into WiMax as soon as the technology matures” – Nov 2, 2009 (Voice & Data Online)
An interview with Shiv Kumar, CTO, Zylog Systems India.
SMART Granted More Frequencies for Wireless Broadband Service – Nov 2, 2009 (Business Mirror)
SMART Communications Inc.’s long wait for it to be awarded frequencies in the 2.5 to 2.7-gigahertz (GHz) bandwidth is finally over.
The cellular firm is going to hold an initial launch of the service this week, said Smart chief wireless advisor Orlando Vea in an interview. The frequencies are said to be crucial for the company’s planned deployment of its WiMax (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) service.
Broadcasters Defend Their Spectrum – Nov 2, 2009 (Broadcasting & Cable)
The battle over spectrum continues to heat up, with broadcasters wondering when the jabs being thrown from all angles might turn into haymakers. Broadcasters spoke up last week in the face of growing calls for them to give up some, if not all, of their spectrum so it can be used for wireless broadband. Some of those calls came from the government.
Motorola Unveils New Design for WiMAX Base Stations to Tackle Major Building and Powering Expenses – Nov 1, 2009 (AME Info)
Motorola’s Middle East Service team, part of the Home and Networks EMEA & Asia Pacific Services Group, has unveiled a new design for WiMAX base stations to tackle the major expense associated with building and powering coverage, while improving environmental concerns.
