Tag: wimax
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GSA Silicon Series: 4G and the Evolution of Mobile Broadband – Keynote and Panel Discussion
Introduction: The latest GSA Silicon Series Luncheon: Next-Generation Networks: The Evolution of Mobile Connectivity, was held on May 4th at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA. The event started with a keynote address on converged connectivity, the rapid evolution to LTE, and the future of mobile networks. This was followed by a very…
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Clearwire and Sprint ask 3GPP for TDD-LTE U.S. std in 2.6GHz band
Introduction Clearwire and Sprint are part of a group of operators and vendors that have asked the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) standards body to start work on specs that would allow TD-LTE to be deployed in the US in the 2.6GHz spectrum — which is now used for mobile WiMAX in the U.S. The actual 3GPP…
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AT&T Upgrades 3G Network while VZW On Track with LTE Buildout; IDC’s Market Forecast
Introduction On the eve of the CTIA WIRELESS 2010® show in Las Vegas this week, the two biggest U.S. wireless carriers are pursuing different paths to eliminate current 3G bandwidth congestion, provide higher speeds to users and achieve lower cost per bit transmitted. These initiatives are extremely important for the health of the wireless industry,…
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Workshop Report: Clearwire on track with rollouts and app tools, but MSO partners struggle with Business Models
Author's Disclaimer: Unlike many "would be journalists" that are either always negative on WiMAX, or are "perennial pollyannas" that produce an endless stream of recycled "happy talk," this author tries to be balanced and objective of WiMAX in general and the WiMAX events covered in particular. This author been covering WiMAX for over 6 years…
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WiMAX Handsets for CLEAR vs Mobile Skype over VZW 3G network
From robust and reliable backhaul, to applications tools for developers, to femtocells, Clearwire speakers covered a lot of ground at the Feb 10th IEEE ComSocSCV meeting in Santa Clara, CA. For backgrounder and slides: http://www.ewh.ieee.org/r6/scv/comsoc/ComSoc_2010_Presentations.php photo credit: conskeptical Whither WiMAX Handsets? For sometime, I've wondered if mobile WiMAX could succeed without any handsets (especially smart phones). I…
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Clearwire to disclose Developer Opportunities with CLEAR WiMAX 4G
IEEE ComSoc SCV is very fortunate to have two influential Clearwire professionals speak at our Feb 10th IEEE ComSoc-SCV meeting in Santa Clara (logistics and other details at www.comsocscv.org). The topic is: Developer Opportunities with CLEAR WiMAX 4G Abstract: Mobile WiMAX as provided by Clearwire (the CLEAR network) is also available from Sprint, Comcast, and…