NSN Unveils "Liquid Radio" Mobile Architecture

Nokia Siemens Networks unveiled its new "Liquid Radio" mobile network architecture for dynamically directing mobile broadband capacity to where it is needed most. Baseband pooling is at the heart of the approach. Liquid Radio promises a more economic use of network resources through sharing and redistributing capacity based on user demand. Nokia Siemens Networks said its baseband pooling approach centralizes the resources needed to undertake processing...

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Rural Telecommunications Group Opposes AT&T+T-Mobile Merger

The Rural Telecommunications Group, a trade association representing rural wireless carriers who each serve less than 100,000 subscribers, condemned A&T's proposed acquisition of T-Mobile USA, saying the deal would ultimately result in a duopoly of AT&T versus Verizon."November 4, 2008, the day the FCC approved the Alltel/Verizon merger under Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin, was the first day the United States wireless market ceased to be competitive," stated RTG's General Counsel, Caressa Bennet. "The market has...

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Ceragon Debuts Long-Haul Microwave Backhaul

Ceragon Networks introduced its Evolution IP-10 Compact Long Haul (CLH) all-indoor microwave system for high capacity long distance applications. The new platform is optimized for the North American market and delivers Ethernet traffic at up to 1.4 Gbps per channel. The 3-RU platform offers exceptionally high transmit power and configuration options for 1+1/2+0 systems. Key Features of the Evolution IP-10 CLH include:Highest possible capacity and...

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AT&T Cites Benefits of T-Mobile USA Deal

In an investor presentation, AT&T executives laid out the reasons for the $39 billion deal to acquire T-Mobile USA. They expressed confidence in getting the deal approved by the FCC and Department of Justice.The main reasons given for the acquisition are: 1. It improves network capacity, density, spectrum and efficiency.2. It expands and accelerates the LTE rollout.3. It improves the growth potential of the company, adding over 33 million customers.4....

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Frontier Deploys Actelis

Frontier Communications has selected Actelis to provide its Ethernet-over-copper platforms for delivering business-class Ethernet services as well as backhauling DSL services to residential customers who have been out of reach until now. The deployment will cover Frontier's entire footprint, including the 13 new territories acquired from Verizon Communications. Financial terms were not disclosed. For DSL, Frontier will deploy Actelis' Ethernet access devices, central office aggregation systems and spectrally friendly ANSI T1.417-compliant EFM...

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BridgeWave's New 60GHz Pipe Delivers Small Cell Backhaul

BridgeWave Communications introduced its new "PicoHaul" backhaul product for serving the large number of low-cost, small-cell (picocell) base stations that expected to be deployed in 4G networks. BridgeWave's new PG60C "pipe" shaped product is designed to hang off a lamp post or the side of a building and provide high-capacitybackhaul to the low-power picocell using 60 GHz spectrum over a distance of a mile or more. The design avoids the "dish antenna"...

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FCC: Growth in Fixed Broadband Lines Ends

The days of subscriber growth in fixed broadband connections in the U.S. came to an end in 2010, according to newly released FCC reports on Internet Access Services and Local Telephone Competition. The two reports are based on data submitted by carriers as of 30-June-2010.Highlights from the Internet Access Services report include the following:60% of connections were slower than the benchmark 4 Mbps download speed identified by the FCC as the...

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Overture Networks Completes Merger, Focuses on Carrier Ethernet

Overture Networks and Hatteras Networks completed their previously-announced merger. The new Overture Networks will continue to be headquartered in Research Triangle Park, NC and focused on the Carrier Ethernet market. Jeff Reedy will lead the new management team as CEO. Kevin Sheehan will take on the role of company President, Prayson Pate becomes Senior Vice President of Engineering and Matt Squire, will assume the position of Overture's Chief Technology Officer.http://www.OvertureNetworks....

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AVG Technologies Gains $235 Million Credit Line

AVG Technologies, which supplies consumer security software, has secured a new $235 million credit agreement with a syndicate led by J.P Morgan and Morgan Stanley. J.R. Smith, Chief Executive Officer, AVG commented, "AVG has created one of the world's largest installed customer bases for anti-virus software, and has delivered powerful security technologies and solutions that are proven and well-respected in the market. The potential and growth opportunities for our business are extraordinary, and we are delighted that the market has recognized...

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Verizon Joins CENX Carrier Ethernet Exchange in LA and Washington

Verizon is expanding its Ethernet services using the CENX Carrier Ethernet Exchanges in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.. The Ethernet exchanges provide a neutral place for buyers and sellers to peer, connect and purchase Ethernet services."The positive response we've experienced since launching this product demonstrates that customers are accepting the Ethernet exchange concept," said Matthew Duckworth, marketing director for Verizon Global Wholesale. "Ethernet is a dynamic field in and of itself, and as our customers discover how flexible and...

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NetLogic to Acquire Optichron for LTE Base Station Processors

NetLogic Microsystems will acquire Optichron, a privately-held, fabless semiconductor provider of 3G/4G LTE base station digital front-end (DFE) processors, for approximately $77 million in cash, $22 million for restricted stock units for employees of Optichron, and a possible maximum earn-out or approximately $108.5 million payable in 2013 if certain milestones are met. Optichron, which is based in Fremont, California, offers DFE technology for...

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Broadcom to acquire Provigent for $313 Million -- Microwave Radio Silicon

Broadcom will acquire Provigent, a privately-held silicon developer with solution for microwave backhaul systems,for approximately $313 million in cash.Provigent's System-on-Chip (SoC) solutions address the backhaul bottleneck, including high capacity modem, baseband, networking and RF chain components. The company is based in Israel and it has offices in Santa Clara, California. Broadcom said the addition of Provigent's engineering expertise in...

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