Greenpacket and Sequans Introduce Dual-Mode WiMAX/LTE TDD Device

Greenpacket introduced the industry’s first 4G WiMAX and LTE TDD indoor dual-mode integrated access device (IAD). The customer premises equipment (CPE) is specifically designed to support WiMAX operators who are currently making the transition to LTE networks. The unit is powered by Sequans’ dual mode chip that integrates both WiMAX and LTE in a highly efficient, single die. Packet One Networks (Malaysia) will be one of the very first to deploy...

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Data Roaming Transparency Initiative Gets Traction

Twenty four leading mobile operators are backing a new Data Roaming Transparency Initiative that aims to provide consumers greater visibility of their roaming charges and usage of mobile data services when travelling abroad. The initiative is organized by the GSMA, which is working with mobile operators worldwide to adopt the following measures:Sending text messages to remind customers of their data roaming tariffs when they arrive in another country...

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Mobile Networks Are Capturing Significant Energy Efficiency Gains

Despite considerable growth in mobile connections and traffic, total network energy consumption of leading mobile networks worldwide increased only slightly from 2009 to 2010, according to the GSMA. Based on analysis of 34 mobile networks worldwide, GSMA calculates that the total energy per unit traffic declined by approximately 20 percent and energy per connection declined by five percent over this period, indicating that the industry is making...

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Broadcom Debuts 2X MIMO 802.11n + Bluetooth Combo Chip & Miracast Dongle

Broadcom introduced its first combo chip optimized to add dual-stream, dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity to CE devices. It also debuted an integrated wireless dongle design that will bring Wi-Fi Display (now called Wi-Fi Miracast) to existing digital TVs and media boxes. The new Broadcom® BCM43242 combo chip features advanced dual-band 802.11n 2x2 MIMO technology to boost data rates and enable 70% greater range at high-speed than single...

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Cyan Enhances its CyPortal Software Suite

Cyan introduced a number of enhancements to its CyPortal SLA assurance suite to support expanding service requirements and key operational attributes as part of a strategic role in the emerging software-defined metro network. Key milestones and recent enhancements to CyPortal include:Monitoring over 20,000 wireless backhaul and business service endpoints for service level agreement (SLA) conformanceExpansion of monitored services to include IP and ATM services -- as well as EthernetCompatibility with more than a two-dozen products from more than...

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Lockheed Martin Selected for Department of Defense's Global Data Network

The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) has awarded a seven-year contract to Lockheed Martin to manage the transformation of the Department of Defense's global data network. The Global Systems Management Operations (GSM-O) contract runs for three years and includes two two−year options, with a total contract ceiling of $4.6 billion. GSM-O, which is headquartered at Fort Meade, Md. with multiple support locations worldwide, is the largest of three DISA Global Systems Management contracts. It provides programmatic, operations, and engineering...

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Telefónica Selects Alcatel-Lucent's Femtocells

Telefónica has selected Alcatel-Lucent's femtocells to enhance mobile voice and broadband Internet services for use in homes and workplaces throughout Europe and South America. The companies have signed a framework agreement under which Alcatel-Lucent will provide Telefónica with its residential and enterprise femtocells.Femtocells are plug-and-play units no larger than a typical Wi-Fi router and can easily be installed by the user. They extend the operator’s network into residential or enterprise buildings, increasing both voice quality and the...

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Ericsson and China Mobile Test Bidirectional LTE FDD/TDD Handovers

Ericsson and China Mobile have performed bidirectional LTE FDD/TDD handovers for the first time in a live network. The tests were performed in China Mobile Hong Kong’s network on a commercial chipset from Altair Semiconductor, providing a seamless end-user experience in a converged LTE FDD/TDD network. This was the first LTE FDD/TDD handover in a live network.Ericsson said it will be possible for operators to offer seamless mobile broadband services...

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Verizon's LTE Push Gives it Big Lead

Verizon Wireless is activating LTE in 46 new markets this week as well as expanding its footprint in 22 others. This means that the Verizon LTE service is available in 304 markets across the U.S."Our aggressive 4G LTE network build-out is on track, providing our customers with the largest 4G LTE network in the United States - and the world - today. We are committed to cover more than 400 markets by the end of 2012. We will continue to expand and...

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Transmode Wins Metro Packet Optical Contract with XO

XO Communications has selected Transmode's TM-Series for metro capacity expansion across XO Communications' nationwide network. The five year contract covers deployment of Transmode's TM-Series metro DWDM platform as well as training, installation and ongoing technical support. Initial deployments support Gigabit Ethernet and 10G Ethernet connectivity including WDM muxponders and low latency transponders. In addition to supporting XO Communications' expansion in Ethernet based services, the TM-Series will also support legacy SONET services. Financial...

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Greenpacket and Sequans Introduce Dual-Mode WiMAX/LTE TDD Device

Greenpacket introduced the industry’s first 4G WiMAX and LTE TDD indoor dual-mode integrated access device (IAD). The customer premises equipment (CPE) is specifically designed to support WiMAX operators who are currently making the transition to LTE networks. The unit is powered by Sequans’ dual mode chip that integrates both WiMAX and LTE in a highly efficient, single die. Packet One Networks (Malaysia) will be one of the very first to deploy...

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Mobile Networks Are Capturing Significant Energy Efficiency Gains

Despite considerable growth in mobile connections and traffic, total network energy consumption of leading mobile networks worldwide increased only slightly from 2009 to 2010, according to the GSMA. Based on analysis of 34 mobile networks worldwide, GSMA calculates that the total energy per unit traffic declined by approximately 20 percent and energy per connection declined by five percent over this period, indicating that the industry is making...

Read More

Broadcom Debuts 2X MIMO 802.11n + Bluetooth Combo Chip & Miracast Dongle

Broadcom introduced its first combo chip optimized to add dual-stream, dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity to CE devices. It also debuted an integrated wireless dongle design that will bring Wi-Fi Display (now called Wi-Fi Miracast) to existing digital TVs and media boxes. The new Broadcom® BCM43242 combo chip features advanced dual-band 802.11n 2x2 MIMO technology to boost data rates and enable 70% greater range at high-speed than single...

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Cyan Enhances its CyPortal Software Suite

Cyan introduced a number of enhancements to its CyPortal SLA assurance suite to support expanding service requirements and key operational attributes as part of a strategic role in the emerging software-defined metro network. Key milestones and recent enhancements to CyPortal include:Monitoring over 20,000 wireless backhaul and business service endpoints for service level agreement (SLA) conformanceExpansion of monitored services to include IP and ATM services -- as well as EthernetCompatibility with more than a two-dozen products from more than...

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Lockheed Martin Selected for Department of Defense's Global Data Network

The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) has awarded a seven-year contract to Lockheed Martin to manage the transformation of the Department of Defense's global data network. The Global Systems Management Operations (GSM-O) contract runs for three years and includes two two−year options, with a total contract ceiling of $4.6 billion. GSM-O, which is headquartered at Fort Meade, Md. with multiple support locations worldwide, is the largest of three DISA Global Systems Management contracts. It provides programmatic, operations, and engineering...

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Telefónica Selects Alcatel-Lucent's Femtocells

Telefónica has selected Alcatel-Lucent's femtocells to enhance mobile voice and broadband Internet services for use in homes and workplaces throughout Europe and South America. The companies have signed a framework agreement under which Alcatel-Lucent will provide Telefónica with its residential and enterprise femtocells.Femtocells are plug-and-play units no larger than a typical Wi-Fi router and can easily be installed by the user. They extend the operator’s network into residential or enterprise buildings, increasing both voice quality and the...

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Ericsson and China Mobile Test Bidirectional LTE FDD/TDD Handovers

Ericsson and China Mobile have performed bidirectional LTE FDD/TDD handovers for the first time in a live network. The tests were performed in China Mobile Hong Kong’s network on a commercial chipset from Altair Semiconductor, providing a seamless end-user experience in a converged LTE FDD/TDD network. This was the first LTE FDD/TDD handover in a live network.Ericsson said it will be possible for operators to offer seamless mobile broadband services...

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Verizon's LTE Push Gives it Big Lead

Verizon Wireless is activating LTE in 46 new markets this week as well as expanding its footprint in 22 others. This means that the Verizon LTE service is available in 304 markets across the U.S."Our aggressive 4G LTE network build-out is on track, providing our customers with the largest 4G LTE network in the United States - and the world - today. We are committed to cover more than 400 markets by the end of 2012. We will continue to expand and...

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