Tuesday, 24 January 2012 14:20
AT&T and T-Mobile USA filed with the FCC to transfer AT&T's AWS spectrum to T-Mobile. This results from AT&T's failure to acquire T-Mobile and is part of the $6 billion breakup fee AT&T must pay. Tom Sugrue, T-Mobile's senior vice president said "This additional spectrum will help meet the growing demand for wireless broadband services," from a email statement from the Wall Street Journal. T-Mobile will receive AWS spectrum from AT&T in 128 markets, a $3 billion cash breakup fee and a seven year UMTS roaming agreement.
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Friday, 20 January 2012 14:48
Last year the Internet Society organized the one-day launch called "World IPv6 Day" that was held on June 8, 2011, which represented a milestone in the deployment of globabl IPv6 deployment. This year IPv6 will officially launch on June 6, 2012 and will be permanently available to provide the next generation Internet. At this time IPv4 is quickly running out of IPv4 addresses and this widespread deployment of IPv6 will allow everyone to connect billions of mobile and fixed devices. Companies like Google will make virtually all their services including Search, Gmail, Youtube and many more permanently available in June. In the 3G/4G router community Peplink has become the first official company that offers IPv6 support with their latest Balance 5.4 beta firmware. This version of firmware will be available soon on all Peplink Balance routers, which will allow you to future proof yourself as the transition happens over the summer of 2012.
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Thursday, 19 January 2012 14:48
On Thursday, Jan. 19, the company will turn on its 4G LTE network in Glens Falls and Utica, N.Y.; Lawton, Okla.; and Brownsville and McAllen, Texas. The company is also expanding its network on Jan. 19 in Atlanta, Houston and Spokane, Wash. BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Verizon Wireless, owner of the nation’s fastest 4G network, is kicking off 2012 by turning on 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) in five new markets and expanding the network in three others on Jan. 19. The continued growth of the 4G LTE network represents Verizon’s commitment to strengthening and enhancing the network and delivering the highest performance and reliability for its customers. Following the launches on Jan. 19, more than 200 million people in 195 markets across the United States can take advantage of the blazingly fast speeds offered by Verizon’s 4G LTE network. Customers can choose from a wide variety of 4G LTE devices, including the Spectrum™ by LG, available starting tomorrow. The Spectrum by LG was one of six new 4G LTE devices announced at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES). From the expanded 4G LTE DROID family, to the new Samsung Galaxy Tab™ 7.7 and the Verizon Jetpacks™, Verizon Wireless now offers something for everyone on its 4G LTE network. “As we enter 2012, Verizon’s 4G LTE network remains the largest by far in the United States, and we continue to grow the network and bring Verizon’s unparalleled 4G LTE services to more and more people,” said David Small, chief technical officer of Verizon Wireless. 4G LTE Speed and CoverageIn real-world, fully loaded network environments, 4G LTE users should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink. When customers travel outside of a 4G LTE coverage area, devices automatically connect to Verizon Wireless’ 3G network, enabling customers to stay connected from coast to coast. Verizon Wireless’ 3G network is the most reliable high-speed data network in the country and allows customers in 3G coverage areas who purchase 4G LTE devices today to take advantage of 4G LTE speeds when the faster network becomes available in their area, or when they travel to an area already covered by 4G LTE.
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Monday, 16 January 2012 22:32
 LightSquared has been battling the GPS industry for several months trying to get their 4G service approved. After a meeting with nine agencies that make up the National Space-Based Positioning, Navigation and Timing Executive Committee it was agreed the problems are real and it's a futile effort for LightSquared. This may be the final blow to LightSquared after Sprint reneged on a resource sharing deal only days ago. LightSquared claims that the agencies are biased to the GPS industry and that the test methods were flawed.
Monday, 16 January 2012 20:52
According to Bloomberg the Apple iPad 3 should go on sale in March and feature a HD screen, faster process and feature 4G LTE wireless. Apples manufacturing partners in Asia have been increasing production this month and plan to reach full volume by February. Chief Executive officer Tim Cook is hoping that the new model with fight off the growing competition within the tablet market. The iPad debuted in 2010 and Apple has successfully sold more than 40 million iPads since the products launch. With the new release featuring LTE consumers will now be able to easily stream high definition video and share content quicker.
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Monday, 16 January 2012 18:00
 CradlePoint Introduces its ARC Series, an Integrated Solution Designed to Support Business Continuity for Retail Market After Cradlepoint launched their modem caps demand has grown rapidly for a 4G LTE version. Cradlepoint has now introduced the ARC MBR1400LE and ARC CBA750LE 4G LTE modem caps, which should be available around January 27. We will be receiving an ARC 4G LTE modem cap shortly to do a head to head comparison with a standard 4G USB modem. If you'd like to be notified when the 4G LTE ARC Modem cap is available fill out this form - Notify me when the 4G LTE ARC Modem Cap is availableBOISE, Idaho and New York, NY – January 16, 2011 – CradlePoint, a leader in enterprise connectivity, today announced at the National Retail Federation Conference (NRF) the widespread deployment of CradlePoint’s suite of wireless solutions within the retail sector. In conjunction with its participation at the NRF Conference, CradlePoint has introduced its new 4G-enabled router with an integrated modem as its ARC Series. CradlePoint’s new ARC Series capitalizes on its 4G LTE Certification from Verizon to provide retailers with business grade networks that improve operational efficiencies and customer-focused experiences. CradlePoint will be demonstrating its new ARC series failover solution in booth #3219 at the 2012 NRF Conference. The retail sector has turned to CradlePoint to keep up with the growing demands of high-bandwidth applications on networks. Retailers with multiple locations must support operational and transactional data, as well as support customer-facing applications like kiosks, digital signage, and mobile devices which customers have come to expect as part of the shopping experience. CradlePoint’s ability to support 3G/4G either using an external modem or by using its new ARC solution with integrated 3G/4G and its patented cloud-based WiPipe Central remote management software, allows CradlePoint to meet the unique needs of any retail application as a primary connection or a failover solution. CradlePoint’s dual-mode 3G/4G connection gives retailers the flexibility to deploy a single solution at all company locations, leveraging 3G in locations where the 4G network is not yet available. “CradlePoint’s involvement in the National Retail Conference illustrates our commitment to the retail sector, the appetite for secure and reliable networks among retailers, and the importance of mobile broadband to ensuring business continuity,” said George Mulhern, CEO of CradlePoint. “Our customers’ use of the ARC series for high-speed connectivity and failover combined with WiPipe Central remote management software provides an end-to-end solution that addresses the connectivity needs of distributed enterprises everywhere. Thanks to our growing list of enterprise retail customers and technology partners, CradlePoint is the de facto standard for excellence in connectivity in the retail sector.” The shift within the industry to adopt LTE changes the way enterprises can deliver connectivity to support business continuity. In a failover application, CradlePoint routers provide a wireless backup connection to a retailer’s existing wired connection. In this case, retailers avoid lost revenue and a negative customer experience with the assurance that their mission critical applications, including transactional, will continue to work if the primary wired connection is disrupted. CradlePoint will demonstrate in its booth a vivid example of how well its failover solution works by chopping connected Ethernet cables with an axe. In a matter of seconds after the wired line is cut, failover to the wireless connection occurs seamlessly. CradlePoint anticipates that with the speeds afforded by 4G and the inherent benefits of wireless, retailers who have migrated to wireless as their failover connection will begin to adopt it as a primary connection to manage all of their bandwidth requirements. Today, the application of CradlePoint’s ARC series provides wireless access for failover, primary, and alternative network connections to nationally recognized retail and convenience stores, restaurants, branch offices, and kiosk networks. Key highlights include: - The CradlePoint integrated ARC series adapter provides a “drop-in” 3G/4G network failover solution that can be added as an overlay on top of existing network infrastructure to enable continuous uptime.
- The CradlePoint integrated ARC series router provides an easy-to-install, one-box solution for wired primary connections and wireless failover in new network installations, temporary locations, or for applications where an alternate network, off the main corporate network, is desired. For example, the ability to partition the router to create multiple networks, both public (customer WiFi) and private (POS devices, 3rd party applications, employee laptops, etc.), to simplify PCI compliance.
- The modular configuration and adoption of a smaller 4G modem provides a smaller footprint, while enabling greater flexibility in primary connection, failover connections and load-balancing situations.
Business-Grade Modem Specifications: - Technology: LTE 3GPP Rel. 8 , EVDO RevA, A/O; CDMA 1x
- Downlink Rates: LTE 100 Mbps, EVDO 3.1 Mbps (theoretical)
- Uplink Rates: LTE 50 Mbps, EVDO 1.8 Mbps (theoretical)
- Frequency Band: LTE Band 13 (700MHz) Cellular/PCS (800MHz/1,900 MHz) Power: LTE 23 +/- 1 dBm, EVDO 24 +/- 1dBm (typical conducted)
- Module: Sierra Wireless MC7750
- Antennas: Two SMA male (plug), 1 dBi (LTE), 2 dBi (Cellular/PCS) gain
- Industry Standards & Certs: Modem Model MC200LE: Verizon; FCC Part 15, 22, 24 & 27; TIA/EIA/IS-2000, IS-95-B, 3GPP Rel 8
- Modem Certification Model Number: MC200LE Modem Certification Part Number: MC200LE-VZ
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Friday, 13 January 2012 14:13
Today, at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), T-Mobile USA executives, including CEO and President Philipp Humm, outlined the company’s ongoing efforts to drive consumer adoption of mobile data through the continued expansion of America’s Largest 4G Network®, rate plans that make mobile data more affordable, and new devices and services that take advantage of the company’s faster 4G network. “Last year, T-Mobile made solid progress during uncertain times, doubling our 4G network speeds and launching 25 new 4G devices,” said Philipp Humm, CEO and President, T-Mobile USA. “We are here, in fighting shape, and we will compete aggressively to win and retain customers by delivering compelling 4G services — all at a great value.” The company also announced the expansion of its 4G network; unveiled its next 4G smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G; and demonstrated free, premium services built into smartphones and tablets that bring amazing 4G experiences to life for customers. T-Mobile also announced an extension of its Bobsled™ by T-Mobile® platform, which launches today. The new IP-based group messaging application, Bobsled Messaging, is another example of T-Mobile bringing simple, affordable branded communication solutions to other platforms, beyond traditional wireless services, and to consumers who aren’t currently T-Mobile subscribers. Strengthening America’s Largest 4G Network: T-Mobile announced the company has doubled the speed of its 4G network in 12 additional markets, offering faster 4G (HSPA+ 42) to 184 million Americans in 175 markets. In addition, T-Mobile expanded the reach of its nationwide 4G (HSPA+ 21) network to nine additional markets, now covering 217 markets across the country and reaching more than 200 million people. The AT&T breakup concessions give T-Mobile valuable spectrum. T-Mobile will receive, pending regulatory approval, a large package of AWS mobile spectrum in 128 Cellular Market Areas (CMAs), including 12 of the top 20 markets. “Our 4G network is better than ever heading into 2012,” said Neville Ray, chief technology officer, T-Mobile USA. “HSPA+ will continue to deliver a competitive mobile broadband experience for our customers in the coming years as we evaluate our options for continued investment and evolution of our 4G network.” Expanding T-Mobile’s 4G Device Portfolio with Two New 4G Smartphones: T-Mobile continues to expand its 4G product portfolio, today announcing the upcoming availability of the Samsung Galaxy S® Blaze™ 4G and celebrating the January 11th retail availability of the 4G-capable Nokia Lumia 710. The Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G will be the third smartphone to take advantage of 4G HSPA+ 42 technology running on America’s Largest 4G Network™. Featuring a Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ S3 processor with 1.5 GHz dual CPUs, a brilliant Super AMOLED™ touch screen and a variety of pre-loaded entertainment, the Galaxy S Blaze 4G provides fast access to the things consumers want most. The Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G is expected to be available later this year. Additional details will be revealed closer to availability. For more information, visit http://www.t-mobile.com/GalaxySBLAZE4G. While Android powers the majority of T-Mobile smartphones, the company expects Windows Phone to also play an important role in its 2012 portfolio, beginning with the Nokia Lumia 710. The first Windows Phone from Nokia in the U.S., the Lumia 710 will be available starting tomorrow, Jan. 11, at T-Mobile retail stores, select dealers and retailers nationwide. The Nokia Lumia 710 is expected to cost $49.99 after a $50 mail-in-rebate card, with a two-year service agreement and qualifying Classic voice and data plan.
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