ADVA Optical Lowers Latency with Optimized Raman Amplifier

ADVA Optical Networking is offering an latency-optimized Raman amplifier for its flagship FSP 3000 platform. The new amplifier implements counter and co-propagating Raman amplification techniques. Whereas existing network implementations utilize higher-latency Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifiers (EDFAs) to boost an optical signal before it is sent, ADVA's new Raman technology overcomes gain and power-control barriers to eliminate the use of EDFA amplification...

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T-Mobile USA Turns on 4G Mobile Video Chat with Qik

T-Mobile USA is launching a live video communications, sharing and messaging service to customers of its new "myTouch 4G" handset. The integrated T-Mobile Video Chat is powered by Qik, a start-up based in Redwood City, California. The service offers integration into the native Android address book with the benefit of indicating live presence. Customers can connect with friends and family through live video conversations and video messaging over...

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ZTE Picks Freescale DSPs for Wireless Base Stations

ZTE has selected Freescale Semiconductor's six-core digital signal processor (DSP) to power its software definable radio (SDR) base stations. Freescale's programmable DSP enables the wireless base stations to support a range of wireless standards including 3G-LTE,TD-SCDMA, WiMAX and WCDMA. This allows base station upgrades from 3G to 4G standards with a software update. Freescale's MSC8156 DSP is based on 45-nm process technology. http://www.freescale....

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NTT Sees Deactivation of PSTN around 2025

NTT disclosed plans to migrate remaining traffic on its PSTN to IP beginning around 2020, complete the process around 2025, and then deactivate the legacy PSTN infrastructure. Some capabilities currently provided by the PSTN will be terminated at that point, hence NTT is providing customers and regulators with advanced notice of its long term plans.NTT noted that it is already a world leader in optical broadband coverage. Optical broadband services...

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Telstra Deploys NSN's Policy Control

Telstra has added a policy control capability to its Next G mobile network using a subscriber data management system from Nokia Siemens Networks. The solution is based on NSN's PCS5000 (Policy Control) and One-NDS (Subscriber Data Management) platforms."The enhancement of the Next G network with policy control and subscriber data management is key to the ongoing evolution of Telstra's world-class mobile network. It will also deliver efficiencies in the use of its wireless network infrastructure," said Mike Wright, executive director, Networks...

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Charter Continues to Add Video, Internet and Phone Customers in Q3

Charter, the fourth-largest cable operator in the United States, reported Q3 revenue of $1.769 billion, up 4.5% compared to the year-ago quarter, as the company continued to grow its Internet, phone, commercial and ad sales businesses. Charter reported $240 million of income from operations in the third quarter of 2010, compared to $2.591 billion of loss in the third quarter of 2009. The change in income from operations is primarily a result of the...

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Mozambique's mcel Picks Ceragon for Wireless Backhaul

Ceragon Networks announced a multi-million dollar contract to supply its microwave systems to Mobile Cellular (mcel), the largest mobile telephone operator in Mozambique. Ceragon will provide a turnkey solution, with complete radio planning for the backbone network, and an on-site survey to detail all link specifications. Ceragon's solutions will form a microwave backbone link that joins the central part of Mozambique to the southern part, from the city of Beira to the capital city of Maputo. The Ceragon microwave network, which will span 1000...

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MTS Launches HSPA + in Turkmenistan -- 21 Mbps

Mobile TeleSystems (MTS) announced the commercial launch of its 3G network in Turkmenistan. The deployment covers the center of Ashgabat, the capital city of the republic, as well as the surrounding area of the international airport. MTS Turkmenistan subscribers will be able to access Internet with download speeds of up to 21 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 11 Mbps. Further rollouts are underway.In Russia, MTS' 3G network was launched in May 2008....

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CenturyLink Revenue Declines on Access Line Losses

CenturyLink reported operating income of $1.75 billion compared to $1.87 billion in third quarter 2009. This anticipated revenue decline was primarily due to the impact of access line losses and lower access revenues, including the anticipated impact of wireless traffic migration, that more than offset revenue increases driven by growth in high-speed Internet customers and data transport demand from wireless providers.Net income (GAAP) for third...

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360networks Deploys 100G IP + Optical with Alcatel-Lucent

360networks, one of the largest facilities-based wholesalers operators in the U.S., has selected Alcatel-Lucent's Converged Backbone Transformation (CBT) solution to upgraded its network with 100 Gbps IP and optical capability. The carrier operates some 18,000 miles of network west of the Mississippi.Specifically, 360networks is deploying the Alcatel-Lucent 1830 Photonic Service Switch, featuring 100G-capable next-generation coherent technology,...

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Qualcomm Posts Q4 Revenue of $2.95 billion

Qualcomm reported revenue of $2.95 billion for its fourth fiscal quarter ended September 26, 2010, up 10 percent year-over-year and 9 percent sequentially. Net income was $865 million, up 8 percent y-o-y and 13 percent sequentially. "I am very pleased with our performance this year as we delivered record earnings per share and record MSM chipset volumes," said Dr. Paul E. Jacobs, chairman and CEO of Qualcomm. "Our outlook includes strong revenue...

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