Wednesday, December 8, 2010
India Widens Probe in Spectrum Auction Fraud
The government of India is widening its probe into how 2G spectrum licenses were awarded. A former Supreme Court judge has been appointed to investigate the nation's spectrum licensing not only for the 2G auctions in 2008 but going to 2001. http://www.timesofindia.com
FCC Releases Sixth Broadband Deployment Report
The FCC published its Broadband Deployment Report
, providing detailed statistics across the United States based on data from 31-December-2009. The report categorizes connections into speed tiers defined by eight ranges of downstream speed and nine ranges of upstream speed.
At year-end 2009, 58% of reportable connections (or 76,594,000 connections) were slower than 3
mbps in the downstream direction, 12% (or 16,172,000 connections) were at least 3 mbps in the
downstream direction but slower than 6 mbps, and 30% (or 40,382,000 connections) were at least
6 mbps in the downstream direction.
Extensive charts and tables are included in the 83-page report.
http://www.fcc.govhttp://www.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2010/db1208/DOC-303405A1.pdf
, providing detailed statistics across the United States based on data from 31-December-2009. The report categorizes connections into speed tiers defined by eight ranges of downstream speed and nine ranges of upstream speed.At year-end 2009, 58% of reportable connections (or 76,594,000 connections) were slower than 3
mbps in the downstream direction, 12% (or 16,172,000 connections) were at least 3 mbps in the
downstream direction but slower than 6 mbps, and 30% (or 40,382,000 connections) were at least
6 mbps in the downstream direction.
Extensive charts and tables are included in the 83-page report.
http://www.fcc.govhttp://www.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2010/db1208/DOC-303405A1.pdf
Broadcom Teams with Symmetricom on IEEE 1588v2 Ethernet Timing
Broadcom introduced an IEEE 1588v2-compliant solution for service provider, data center and smart grid power control networks. The solution includes the new Broadcom BCM53903 precision timing protocol (PTP) processor, a Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) switch, 1588v2-based Gigabit physical layer (PHY) devices, and embedded software clock from Symmetricom.
The IEEE 1588 precision timing protocol (PTP) standard makes it possible for the first time to synchronize clocks of different end devices over a packet-based network to within one microsecond, with Ethernet as the chosen transport technology.
Ethernet timing synchronization is a key requirement in mobile backhaul networks for synchronizing base stations and avoiding dropped calls as the call is handed off from one base station to the next. Data center networks also require tighter synchronization to ensure the accuracy and timing of financial transactions, while smart grid networks rely on time synchronization to avoid blackouts and manage dispersed and dynamic renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power.
http://www.broadcom.com
The IEEE 1588 precision timing protocol (PTP) standard makes it possible for the first time to synchronize clocks of different end devices over a packet-based network to within one microsecond, with Ethernet as the chosen transport technology.
Ethernet timing synchronization is a key requirement in mobile backhaul networks for synchronizing base stations and avoiding dropped calls as the call is handed off from one base station to the next. Data center networks also require tighter synchronization to ensure the accuracy and timing of financial transactions, while smart grid networks rely on time synchronization to avoid blackouts and manage dispersed and dynamic renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power.
http://www.broadcom.com
TeliaSonera Launches LTE in Denmark
TeliaSonera 
officially launched commercial LTE services in Denmark. The network is initially available in Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense and Aalborg. TeliaSonera expects to cover 75% of the Danish population in 2011.
The consumer price for Telia's 4G service is 399 DKK/month.
With this launch, TeliaSonera now has LTE services available in 20 cities across Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark.
http://www.teliasonera.com
officially launched commercial LTE services in Denmark. The network is initially available in Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense and Aalborg. TeliaSonera expects to cover 75% of the Danish population in 2011.The consumer price for Telia's 4G service is 399 DKK/month.
With this launch, TeliaSonera now has LTE services available in 20 cities across Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark.
http://www.teliasonera.com
Ciena Posts Revenue of $417.6 million, up 7% Sequentially
Ciena reported quarterly revenue of $417.6 million, representing a 7% sequential increase from fiscal third quarter 2010 revenue of $389.7 million. Fiscal fourth quarter performance includes $255.6 million in revenue from the acquired assets of the Metro Ethernet Networks business of Nortel.
For fiscal year 2010, Ciena reported revenue of $1.2 billion, as compared to $652.6 million for fiscal year 2009, an increase primarily driven by the acquisition of the MEN Business.
"While current macroeconomic conditions are still causing some caution in customer spending, the continuing strength in the fundamental demand drivers of our business and progress on our integration gives us confidence in our ability to achieve our operating targets," stated Gary Smith, CEO of Ciena. "We expect fiscal first quarter 2011 revenue to be in the range of $410 million to $430 million and adjusted gross margin to be in the low 40s range." http://www.ciena.com
For fiscal year 2010, Ciena reported revenue of $1.2 billion, as compared to $652.6 million for fiscal year 2009, an increase primarily driven by the acquisition of the MEN Business.
"While current macroeconomic conditions are still causing some caution in customer spending, the continuing strength in the fundamental demand drivers of our business and progress on our integration gives us confidence in our ability to achieve our operating targets," stated Gary Smith, CEO of Ciena. "We expect fiscal first quarter 2011 revenue to be in the range of $410 million to $430 million and adjusted gross margin to be in the low 40s range." http://www.ciena.com
Tyco Electronics Completes Acquisition of ADC
Tyco Electronics completed its previously-announced acquisition of ADC Telecommunications.
Tom Lynch, Chief Executive Officer of TE, said, "With our expanded product offering and strong position in every major geographic region, TE will provide the broad range of products and solutions our customers need to keep pace with the rapidly increasing demand for video and data connectivity anytime and anywhere."
The deal positions Tyco Electronics' Network Solutions segment as a leading global provider of broadband connectivity products to carrier and enterprise networks.
ADC's connectivity product portfolio provides end-to-end network infrastructure solutions for central office, data center, outside plant and wireless network and cell-site deployments. Tyco Electronics' Network Solutions group supplies infrastructure components and systems for the communication service provider, building networks and energy markets, including connectors, above- and below-ground enclosures, heat shrink sleeves, cable accessories, surge arrestors, fiber optic cabling, copper cabling and racks for copper and fiber networks. The company is also a leader in developing, manufacturing, installing and maintaining advanced fiber optic undersea networks.
When the deal was first announced in July 2010, the companies valued the transaction at approximately $1.25 billion, or $12.75 per ADC share in cash.
http://www.te.com
Tom Lynch, Chief Executive Officer of TE, said, "With our expanded product offering and strong position in every major geographic region, TE will provide the broad range of products and solutions our customers need to keep pace with the rapidly increasing demand for video and data connectivity anytime and anywhere."
The deal positions Tyco Electronics' Network Solutions segment as a leading global provider of broadband connectivity products to carrier and enterprise networks.
ADC's connectivity product portfolio provides end-to-end network infrastructure solutions for central office, data center, outside plant and wireless network and cell-site deployments. Tyco Electronics' Network Solutions group supplies infrastructure components and systems for the communication service provider, building networks and energy markets, including connectors, above- and below-ground enclosures, heat shrink sleeves, cable accessories, surge arrestors, fiber optic cabling, copper cabling and racks for copper and fiber networks. The company is also a leader in developing, manufacturing, installing and maintaining advanced fiber optic undersea networks.
When the deal was first announced in July 2010, the companies valued the transaction at approximately $1.25 billion, or $12.75 per ADC share in cash.
http://www.te.com
Colombia is Fastest-Growing Internet Market in Latin America
Colombia is the fastest-growing Internet market in Latin America, growing 31 percent in the past year to reach 11.8 million unique visitors in September 2010, according to a new report from comScore.
In September 2010, more than 107 million people age 15 and older visited the Internet from a home or work location in Latin America, a 17-percent increase from the previous year. Brazil ranked as the largest online market in Latin America with more than 38 million visitors, an increase of 19 percent. Mexico followed as the next largest market with nearly 17 million visitors (up 21 percent), followed by Argentina with 12.8 million visitors (up 9 percent). Colombia led as the fastest-growing market in audience growth, increasing 31 percent to 11.8 million visitors.
http://www.commscore.com
In September 2010, more than 107 million people age 15 and older visited the Internet from a home or work location in Latin America, a 17-percent increase from the previous year. Brazil ranked as the largest online market in Latin America with more than 38 million visitors, an increase of 19 percent. Mexico followed as the next largest market with nearly 17 million visitors (up 21 percent), followed by Argentina with 12.8 million visitors (up 9 percent). Colombia led as the fastest-growing market in audience growth, increasing 31 percent to 11.8 million visitors.
http://www.commscore.com
