FCC Chairman: Spectrum is at Top of Agenda

Addressing the looming spectrum shortage for mobile broadband is a top item on the FCC's agenda, said Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski, speaking in an opening keynote at this week's CTIA show in Orlando, Florida. Genachowski gave four core reasons why spectrum is at the top of his agenda: American competitiveness, opportunity, dollars and the cost of delay.Genachowski also said two-sided, voluntary spectrum auctions could be an effective tool...

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Ericsson Shows CDMA EVDO Advanced for 30-45% Capacity Gain

Ericsson is demonstrating EVDO Advanced Smart Networking capabilities at CTIA. This further showcases Ericsson's innovation and commitment to CDMA.DO Advanced techniques allocate network resources intelligently to utilize data capacity more efficiently and to address uneven distribution of wireless data traffic in the network. DO Advanced Smart Network techniques can provide up to 30 to 45 percent capacity gain in today's deployed EVDO networks.The...

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Ericsson Works with NetAmerica on Rural LTE

Ericsson and the NetAmerica Alliance, announced a agreement for LTE rollouts in smaller markets and rural areas across the United States. The NetAmerica Alliance is deploying a shared nationwide LTE network in partnership with independent operators holding 700 MHz or AWS spectrum.Under the four-year contract, Ericsson will be the sole supplier for the LTE -based radio access network and the core network, based Evolved Packet Core (EPC) technology....

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AT&T to Provide Wireless Connectivity for New Ford Focus Electric

Ford Motor Company has selected AT&T to provide wireless connectivity for the new Ford Focus Electric, Ford's first all-electric passenger car. A MyFord Mobile smartphone app, using the embedded AT&T wireless connection, will provide Ford Focus Electric vehicle owners with have the ability to send and receive data about their car providing command and control of vehicle settings while away from it."Ford has been at the forefront of developing...

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Video: Carrier Ethernet Exchanges

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"Wi-Fi CERTIFIED" Hotspot Program Aims for Easier Public Roaming

The Wi-Fi Alliance announced plans to launch a Wi-Fi CERTIFIED testing program that addresses authentication and provision of service for public Wi-Fi networks. The program also aims to facilitate the seamless handoff of cellular traffic from data-hungry smartphones, tablets and other portable electronics to Wi-Fi, helping service providers manage demands on constrained licensed spectrum. The key benefits of the hotspot program include:Network Discovery...

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BelAir's Small Cell Base Station Combines LTE and Wi-Fi

BelAir Networks introduced its BelAir100LP LTE Picocell designed to help mobile carriers quickly and cost-effectively build large-scale, small cell networks. The new product represents an evolution of the company's existing strand Picocell, which incorporates HSPA or CDMA radios along with 802.11n Wi-Fi, and is currently in live network trials with major operators. AWS spectrum band is also supported on BelAir Networks indoor and outdoor APs and...

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Verizon Wireless to Expand LTE Rollout to 147 U.S. Cities

Verizon Wireless unveiled an additional 59 markets in which it will rollout LTE this year, bring the total number of U.S. with Verizon LTE to 147 by the end of the year.David Small, chief technical officer for Verizon Wireless, said, "Aggressively expanding this powerful network beyond major metro areas reflects the reality that the 4G LTE ecosystem is growing quickly. Our commitment to reach deep into medium-sized cities and smaller communities...

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Actiontec Intros LTE Home Routers for Fixed LTE Services

Actiontec Electronics introduced a family of LTE routers designed for the home/SOHO market. The new 4GRN routers feature wireless N networking, a Gigabit Ethernet switch, coax networking for satellite support, and FXS ports for supporting VoIP/VoLTE.Actiontec's LTE routers integrate the 4G radio directly inside the box and could support speeds up to 100 Mbps downlink/50 Mbps uplink."We have been working closely with major North American carriers...

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Verizon Wireless Completes LTE Trials Using Ecrio IMS Client Framework

Verizon Wireless has completed technical trials of 4G LTE IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) powered voice, video and mobile content sharing services using the Ecrio client framework. Ecrio is a start-up based in Cupertino, California with offices in Japan and Korea. Verizon Wireless selected Ecrio's IMS client application framework in 2009, and the product has since been qualified and embedded in a range of mobile devices in preparation for launch...

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Huawei Introduces Packet Microwave System for North America

Huawei unveiled its Packet Microwave System RTN 900 series optimized for Ethernet and IP, and able to provide a throughput of up to 1 Gbps per carrier frequency.The new RTN 900 series for North American includes the RTN 910 and RTN 950 products, which integrates advanced packet compression technology to increase throughput per carrier frequency from 400 Mbps to 1 Gbps. This is achieved by optimizing the overhead associated MAC, VLAN, MPLS and IP...

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United Continental to Expand In-flight Wi-Fi Service

Continental Airlines has executed a letter of intent with inflight entertainment provider LiveTV to offer inflight Wi-Fi via Ka-band beginning next year. The company plans to offer the service on more than 200 domestic Boeing 737 and 757 aircraft equipped with DIRECTV, providing onboard connectivity and more than 95 channels of live television programming to customers flying within the continental United States. Ka-band, which will be delivered over ViaSat's soon-to-launch ViaSat-1 satellite, will enable faster data rates. United Airlines currently...

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