Mobile Broadband

Alltel offers wireless broadband in Nevada

admin — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:33:19 +0000

Alltel’s Wireless Internet to provide high-speed data services; EVDO technology delivers speeds comparable to cable or DSL

January 29, 2008 -- ELKO, Nev. - Continuing to expand its wireless data network for mobile professionals and consumers, Alltel Wireless has launched broadband Wireless Internet service in Elko, Battle Mountain, Winnemucca and other communities along Interstate 80. Wireless Internet uses next generation EVDO (evolution data optimized) technology that provides customers with unlimited wireless access to the Internet at speeds comparable to wired broadband connections such as cable modem or DSL.

Alltel’s Wireless Internet service also is available in Wells, Halleck, Golconda, Lovelock and Ely, as well as other communities.

With Wireless Internet, it is easy to surf the Web, access e-mail and calendars and download large, graphic-rich files while on the go. Using the service, customers can access advanced business, news and entertainment applications from their laptops, smartphones or handsets at average speeds of 400 to 700 Kbps with maximum speeds of up to 2.4 Mbps. » read more »

Vodafone UK Unveils Enhanced Mobile Broadband Service

admin — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:32:39 +0000

31 January 2008 -- From February 4, 2008 Vodafone UK is broadening the appeal of high-quality Mobile Broadband, by introducing an enhanced Mobile Broadband service for both consumer and business customers. This service will provide better value, greater certainty on pricing, including out-of-bundle charges and data roaming, confidence of use and access to a super fast data network with award-winning, easy to install exclusive modems.

In broadening the appeal of its high-quality Mobile Broadband Vodafone UK will reduce the cost for consumers by 50% during a promotional period, while providing business customers more value for money. All will be available on Vodafone’s superfast Mobile Broadband network with 80% population coverage.

New Consumer Price Plans
For customers who use mobile internet on a laptop or a PC every day, Vodafone is launching the Mobile Broadband 3 GB price plan for £15 per month (incl. VAT). This halves the price of the existing 3 GB offering while providing unrivalled top download speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps per second.

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With H.U.I. ONE launches an offensive against the fixed-line internet

admin — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:27:49 +0000

First mobile broadband at fixed-line prices |Most modern Austrian network with ADSL speed |Communities of more than 5,000 inhabitants are already supplied with HSDPAto media

09.03.2007 -- H.U.I. stands for fast as hell, ultra-easy internet and with the most modern and easiest access to the World Wide Web intends to challenge the Austrian internet market dominated by the fixed line to date. H.U.I. convinces with its first rate cost-performance ratio, full cost control, ADSL speed and simple, transparent tariffs. H.U.I. customers can surf fast and mobile with a package volume of 1 GB at only 20 Euro per month - without any additional cost. In addition fast decision makers save the activation fee until 9 April. » read more »

NTIA Broadband Report Highlights Explosive Growth of Wireless Broadband

admin — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:25:03 +0000

January 31, 2008 -- WASHINGTON, DC – CTIA - The Wireless Association® President and CEO Steve Largent issued the following statement in response to a report released today by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) entitled, “Networked Nation: Broadband in America 2007”:

“We commend NTIA for its efforts to review the state of broadband service in the United States. This report is yet further evidence that more and more Americans are choosing mobile wireless as their high-speed on-ramp to the internet. Thanks to a light-touch regulatory approach in an intensely competitive marketplace, rapid deployment of wireless broadband services has become an affordable reality for millions of consumers across the nation.

“The statistics speak for themselves. According to the latest FCC broadband data, mobile wireless high-speed subscribership increased more than 600% from 2005 to 2006 alone. As the growth rate of mobile wireless broadband continues to skyrocket above and beyond any other broadband platform, there’s no denying the tremendous value and affordability wireless offers consumers.”

Source: CTIA

Verizon Wireless, Palm Announce Arrival of Palm Treo 755p Smartphone

admin — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 11:26:32 +0000

Palm OS Based Treo with Built-in Direct Push Technology for E-mail and Integrated Google Maps for Mobile at Broadband-like Speeds

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and SUNNYVALE, Calif., Dec 17, 2007 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ -- Verizon Wireless, owner of the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, and Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq: PALM) today announced the immediate availability of the Palm® Treo™ 755p smartphone in exclusive deep blue- green. Beginning today, customers may purchase the Treo 755p online at verizonwireless.com or by contacting their Verizon Wireless Business Sales Representative. The device will be in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores on Jan. 7, 2008. » read more »

Airvana Announces Innovations in EV-DO Technology

admin — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 14:33:17 +0000

New Software Release Enables Advanced Push-to-Talk Services and Delivers Unprecedented Mobile Broadband Network Scalability

Chelmsford, MA, November 28, 2007 — Airvana, Inc. (Nasdaq: AIRV), a leading provider of mobile broadband infrastructure products, today announced availability of the company’s latest EV-DO technology, which will allow operators to accelerate the roll-out of next-generation services such as IP-based push-to-talk.

Further, with the availability of Airvana’s pioneering radio network controller (RNC) clustering technology, operators can efficiently scale their networks to meet ever increasing subscriber demand. EV-DO is a wireless technology that delivers high-speed mobile Internet, multimedia and entertainment services to millions of subscribers worldwide. » read more »

Ericsson Launches HSPA in the 2.6GHz Frequency Band

admin — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 12:57:52 +0000

October 8, 2007 -- Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) today announced the launch of infrastructure and device platforms for WCDMA/HSPA in the 2.6GHz frequency band. The move is triggered by strong market interest and supports the growth of mobile broadband worldwide.

The launch of HSPA products for the 2.6GHz frequency band provides an immediate and secure choice for operators planning to offer mobile broadband services in this band.

The initiative also follows increased interest from mobile device manufacturers in launching HSPA devices for the 2.6GHz band. In turn, Ericsson is adding 2.6GHz support to its successful family of WCDMA/HSPA device platforms and mobile broadband modules for use in notebook computers.

New licenses for the 2.6GHz frequency band are now becoming available globally and Ericsson's HSPA solution for the 2.6GHz frequency band supports opportunities for operators to create new markets. » read more »

Airvana Acquires 3Way Networks

admin — Thu, 03 May 2007 12:27:03 +0000

Extends Mobile Broadband Leadership With UMTS Pico and Femto Cell Pioneer

Airvana, Inc., a provider of network infrastructure products used by wireless carriers to provide mobile broadband services, announced it has acquired 3Way Networks, a provider of home base stations and industry-tailored solutions for UMTS markets. Terms of the deal are undisclosed.

The acquisition furthers Airvana’s strategy to address UMTS radio access networks and to deliver fixed-mobile convergence and in-building mobile broadband solutions for both UMTS and CDMA2000 markets. 3Way Networks’ pico and femto cell solutions will complement Airvana’s Universal Access Gateway (UAG), a high-capacity network element through which we expect to provide secure access to core network services for UMTS, CDMA2000, Wi-Fi and other Internet Protocol (IP)-based wireless devices.

“This is a logical step in both companies’ evolution,” said Simon Albury, managing director of 3Way Networks. “We believe the acquisition validates our technology, and provides 3Way Networks with considerable resources and market reach.” » read more »

Birdstep upgrade KPN mobile broadband client to Microsoft Vista and MAC OS X

admin — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 13:45:24 +0000

Birdstep expands existing relationship with KPN Netherlands by receiving orders to upgrade to MicrosoftÂ® VistaÂ® as well as MAC OS X. The orders also include laptop software licenses to cover for 2007 growth

Birdstep Technology ASA, a provider of seamless connectivity and mobility software for laptop, PDA's and Smartphones, today announced further engagement to deliver laptop software licenses to KPN Netherland including a product upgrade to Birdstep EasyConnect. The order includes both an operating system upgrade to MicrosoftÂ® VistaÂ® and MAC OS X as well as additional high speed modems for both operating systems.

The EasyConnect software will be used by KPN to provide their subscribers with leading edge client technology for seamless connectivity and access to KPN's mobile data offering. This upgrade continues to push forward their leading position on the enterprise market.

““We are proud of KPN's trust in Birdstep Technology and our ability to deliver world leading client software for all types of modems and devices across all commercial platforms available on the market “said Petri Markkanen, CEO, Birdstep Technology » read more »

NextWave Wireless to Acquire IPWireless

admin — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 15:11:41 +0000

Acquisition Provides NextWave with Valuable Portfolio of Next-Generation Mobile TV and Mobile Broadband Products and Technologies

San Diego, CA, April 9, 2007 - NextWave Wireless Inc. (NASDAQ: WAVE), a global provider of mobile broadband products and technologies to enable Wireless 2.0, the next generation of mobile communications, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire IPWireless Inc., a privately-held company headquartered in San Bruno, California, with research and development facilities in the United Kingdom. IPWireless is widely recognized as the world’s foremost supplier of TD-CDMA network equipment and subscriber terminals. The company has been a leading force in the development of 3GPP TDD UMTS standards which serves as the foundation for its next-generation mobile TV and wireless broadband public-safety network solutions. Its TD-CDMA mobile broadband technology was recently selected by New York City as part of the deployment of a citywide, public-safety wireless network. » read more »