Video interview with Håkan Eriksson, Chief Technology Officer, Ericsson, discussing the surge in mobile data traffic and prospects of managing this growth going forward. http://www.convergedigest....
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Ericsson: Mobile Data Traffic Surges 171%
Based on data provided by its major carrier customers, Ericsson calculates that the volume of data traffic carried across mobile networks nearly tripled (up 171%) in Q2 2010 compared to a year earlier, growing more than 10 times faster than voice. Only about 10% of the global mobile customer base are enrolled in mobile broadband plans.According to Ericsson statistics, global measured mobile data traffic stands at nearly 225,000 terabytes per month...
Juniper Contributes to Internet2
Juniper Networks will make a $2.5 million cash donation to Internet2 in support of the development of a new, nationwide 100 Gbps network serving U.S. community institutions.Internet2, with partners National LambdaRail, Northern Tier Network Consortium and Indiana University were recently awarded a federal stimulus grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to create a nationwide high-capacity network that will...
Orange's Internet-TV-Phone + Mobile offer in France
Orange announced a new offer in France that combines triple play (internet, TV and VoIP) + a mobile package with only one contract, a single customer service number and a single bill. "Orange Open" also includes unlimited phone calls to 4 mobile numbers 24/7 thanks to VoIP."Orange Open" offers a range of "uncomplicated deals" aimed at simplifying customer service. Orange said it now allows customers to exchange their device (Livebox, TV decoder,...
Sprint Debuts Samsung Epic 4G Smartphone
On August 31, Sprint will begin offering the Samsung "Epic" 4G smartphone with a full QWERTY keyboard and brilliant Super AMOLED touchscreen. The device will cost $249.99 with a new line or eligible upgrade, two-year service agreement, after a $100 mail-in rebate (taxes excluded).Some key features:4G coverage on Sprint's WiMAX network with 3G fallbackAndroid 2.1 OS with upgrade planned soon to 2.2Virtual keyboard and Swype technology, which allows...
ZTE and ChinaTel Announce Global Strategic Partnership
ZTE signed a memorandum of understanding to partner with ChinaTel Group, a US-based provider of high speed wireless broadband and telecommunications infrastructure engineering and construction services. Under the partnership, TE will be the preferred and primary provider of customized equipment, software, consumer products, operational services and financing for high speed wireless broadband telecommunications networks ChinaTel is deploying in the...
Verizon Delivers VoIP for Siemens Enterprise Communications
Verizon Business is providing an integrated communications and networking solution to Siemens Enterprise Communications. Verizon's solution for upgrading Siemens Enterprise Communications' European communications infrastructure integrates VoIP with centralized, multicountry and multisite IP Trunking to link the company's Munich headquarters with operations across 10 European countries. Additionally, Verizon IP Trunking's Burstable Enterprise Shared...
Aviat Announces Corporate Restructuring
Aviat Networks is implementing a corporate restructuring plan to reduce annual spending of $30 to $35 million, restore profitability and establish a platform to drive sustainable revenue growth. Plans call for a reduction in workforce and consolidation of its global presence by closing and/or relocating select facilities. The workforce reduction will be achieved through severance programs and attrition, with most of the key actions occurring in...
