The Finnish regulator has awarded additional spectrum frequencies suitable for LTE to the country's three largest mobile operators, TeliaSonera, Elisa and DNA. In a statement, Finland's Ministry of Transport and Communications said it has awarded the so-called 4G frequencies in the 1.8GHz band, claiming the move makes Finland the first country in Europe to allow the use of LTE technology at such low frequencies. The regulator said that 1.8GHz means that LTE networks can be rolled out over a substantially wider coverage and at lower cost than 2.6GHz (the band typically being allocated to LTE in Europe) because it requires fewer base stations.
A spokesperson at the ministry told Reuters that the three operators would not require additional licenses to rollout their new networks. The operators already operate 3G networks in the country, in some cases using 900MHz spectrum rather than 2.1GHz, the band usually used for 3G. Neighbouring Sweden awarded LTE spectrum in the 2.6GHz band last year. . Click here for Wireless Intelligence's recent 'Snapshot' analysis on Sweden's LTE rollout.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Friday, April 24, 2009
LTE is expected to run in 2.6GHz, 10MHz bandwidth with 2x2 MIMO
A preliminary result on a survey conducted by Femto Forum indicates that leading mobile operators "see" LTE will be ...
1. running in 2.6GHz (EU), 700MHz (US), and interestingly 1800MHz and 2100MHz are also considered as second bests.
2. consuming around 10MHz or less, (not the maximum 20MHz bandwidth)
3. supporting 2x2 MIMO (not 4x2, or no MIMO)
*note: 2.6GHz band is in the range of 2500-2690MHz, also known as "2.5GHz band" for WiMAX.
1. running in 2.6GHz (EU), 700MHz (US), and interestingly 1800MHz and 2100MHz are also considered as second bests.
2. consuming around 10MHz or less, (not the maximum 20MHz bandwidth)
3. supporting 2x2 MIMO (not 4x2, or no MIMO)
*note: 2.6GHz band is in the range of 2500-2690MHz, also known as "2.5GHz band" for WiMAX.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
AT&T Sees Surge in WiFi Connections
Source: unstrung
DALLAS -- AT&T*, the U.S. Wi-Fi leader with nearly 20,000 domestic hotspots, today reported dramatic growth in the number of Wi-Fi users and connections. AT&T Wi-Fi connections totaled 10.5 million in the first quarter of 2009 – more than triple the 3.4 million connections in the first quarter of 2008, and more than half AT&T’s 20 million total Wi-Fi connections for all of 2008. The usage surge was driven by growth in AT&T’s wired and wireless broadband customer base, the proliferation of Wi-Fi enabled devices and the transition of Starbucks locations to AT&T’s Wi-Fi footprint.
AT&T broadband connections – including wireline and wireless LaptopConnect cards – grew by 471,000 in the first quarter to reach 16.7 million in service. AT&T provides Wi-Fi access at no extra charge with qualifying AT&T high speed Internet plans, 3G LaptopConnect plans and select smartphone plans.
The number and type of Wi-Fi enabled devices continues to grow. In January, Sony introduced the world’s first Wi-Fi enabled digital camera with a built-in web browser and complimentary access to AT&T’s Wi-Fi network. AT&T is also offering wirelessly embedded mini laptops – the Acer Aspire One, Dell Inspiron Mini 9 and Mini 12, and LG Xenia -- in select AT&T store trial promotions in Atlanta and Philadelphia. More than 4 million connections at AT&T’s U.S. Hot Spots in the first quarter were made with smartphones, including the iPhone 3G. AT&T is a leading provider of Wi-Fi enabled smartphones, including the BlackBerry® Bold®.
In the first quarter, Wayport Inc. - which AT&T acquired in December 2008 - began operating as AT&T Wi-Fi Services. Wayport’s footprint included hotspot locations in retail, hospitality and healthcare venues**.
“Our customers are showing us that they value both speed and mobility in their broadband connections,” said Angie Wiskocil, senior vice president – AT&T Wi-Fi Services. “As the leading U.S. provider of wired broadband services, with the fastest 3G network and the largest Wi-Fi network, AT&T can deliver a better experience for our customers where they live and work.”
DALLAS -- AT&T*, the U.S. Wi-Fi leader with nearly 20,000 domestic hotspots, today reported dramatic growth in the number of Wi-Fi users and connections. AT&T Wi-Fi connections totaled 10.5 million in the first quarter of 2009 – more than triple the 3.4 million connections in the first quarter of 2008, and more than half AT&T’s 20 million total Wi-Fi connections for all of 2008. The usage surge was driven by growth in AT&T’s wired and wireless broadband customer base, the proliferation of Wi-Fi enabled devices and the transition of Starbucks locations to AT&T’s Wi-Fi footprint.
AT&T broadband connections – including wireline and wireless LaptopConnect cards – grew by 471,000 in the first quarter to reach 16.7 million in service. AT&T provides Wi-Fi access at no extra charge with qualifying AT&T high speed Internet plans, 3G LaptopConnect plans and select smartphone plans.
The number and type of Wi-Fi enabled devices continues to grow. In January, Sony introduced the world’s first Wi-Fi enabled digital camera with a built-in web browser and complimentary access to AT&T’s Wi-Fi network. AT&T is also offering wirelessly embedded mini laptops – the Acer Aspire One, Dell Inspiron Mini 9 and Mini 12, and LG Xenia -- in select AT&T store trial promotions in Atlanta and Philadelphia. More than 4 million connections at AT&T’s U.S. Hot Spots in the first quarter were made with smartphones, including the iPhone 3G. AT&T is a leading provider of Wi-Fi enabled smartphones, including the BlackBerry® Bold®.
In the first quarter, Wayport Inc. - which AT&T acquired in December 2008 - began operating as AT&T Wi-Fi Services. Wayport’s footprint included hotspot locations in retail, hospitality and healthcare venues**.
“Our customers are showing us that they value both speed and mobility in their broadband connections,” said Angie Wiskocil, senior vice president – AT&T Wi-Fi Services. “As the leading U.S. provider of wired broadband services, with the fastest 3G network and the largest Wi-Fi network, AT&T can deliver a better experience for our customers where they live and work.”
Monday, April 20, 2009
Wi-Fi access via TMN mobile phones (EAP-SIM)
Monday, April 20, 2009
TMN just presented a pioneer service at world level. It is the result of the implementation of a new Wi-Fi authentication functionality. As of today TMN customers will be able to access the Internet through their mobile phones via any Wi-Fi hotspot with a simple key click PT’s mobile operator consolidates its leadership in terms of wireless Internet access once again, implementing a new technology. It is called EAP-SIM enabling automatic and cost-free Wi-Fi authentication through the mobile phone.
TMN just presented a pioneer service at world level. It is the result of the implementation of a new Wi-Fi authentication functionality. As of today TMN customers will be able to access the Internet through their mobile phones via any Wi-Fi hotspot with a simple key click PT’s mobile operator consolidates its leadership in terms of wireless Internet access once again, implementing a new technology. It is called EAP-SIM enabling automatic and cost-free Wi-Fi authentication through the mobile phone.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
World’s Largest IMS Network for Enterprise Applications
China Mobile is world's largest mobile operator owns world's first network and customer quantity, its network covers the whole China with 450 million customers. The business scope includes: mobile voice, data, IP telephone and multimedia services.
In order to enhance competence, develop KA market and realize full-service operating, China Mobile initiated integrated information network project based on IMS technology at the end of 2006, aiming at building a uniform communication platform combing various office communication modes, and try to find a converged office communication solution for enterprise. ZTE won the bidding of China Mobile IMS Integrated information network exclusively as a result of its mature end-to-end IMS solution and fast customization ability.
ZTE provides end-to-end IMS total solution for China Mobile Integrated information network
, it includes IMS control layer, service layer, access layer, terminals and operating support system. IMS core network and service platform are deployed in head office of China Mobile, interworking and access equipment are deployed in branches of provinces.
The integrated information network is based on uniform service platform and provides rich multimedia office communication services, it includes VoIP, video call, emergency call, supplementary services, IP fax, ONLY, enterprise address list, converged Centrex, mobile operator, instant message, presence, message/MMS interworking, multimedia CRBT, multimedia MMID, multimedia conference, audio mailbox, file transfer, application share and white board.
The integrated information network provides single-point login function and realizes integration of enterprise OA system.
Besides, the integrated information network also provides professional high definition video conference system based on IMS which can reaches 1080i/p high definition, and supports multimedia interworking during conference.
ZTE also is the exclusive IMS client vendor for China Mobile.
Now this client hforms China Mobile's self-owned brand "See Cool" which highly proves advanced position of ZTE IMS terminal in the industry.
China Mobile IMS integrated information network supports various access modes, includes: LAN, WiFi, GPRS/EDGE, HSPA etc.
Read more.
In order to enhance competence, develop KA market and realize full-service operating, China Mobile initiated integrated information network project based on IMS technology at the end of 2006, aiming at building a uniform communication platform combing various office communication modes, and try to find a converged office communication solution for enterprise. ZTE won the bidding of China Mobile IMS Integrated information network exclusively as a result of its mature end-to-end IMS solution and fast customization ability.
ZTE provides end-to-end IMS total solution for China Mobile Integrated information network
, it includes IMS control layer, service layer, access layer, terminals and operating support system. IMS core network and service platform are deployed in head office of China Mobile, interworking and access equipment are deployed in branches of provinces.
The integrated information network is based on uniform service platform and provides rich multimedia office communication services, it includes VoIP, video call, emergency call, supplementary services, IP fax, ONLY, enterprise address list, converged Centrex, mobile operator, instant message, presence, message/MMS interworking, multimedia CRBT, multimedia MMID, multimedia conference, audio mailbox, file transfer, application share and white board.
The integrated information network provides single-point login function and realizes integration of enterprise OA system.
Besides, the integrated information network also provides professional high definition video conference system based on IMS which can reaches 1080i/p high definition, and supports multimedia interworking during conference.
ZTE also is the exclusive IMS client vendor for China Mobile.
Now this client hforms China Mobile's self-owned brand "See Cool" which highly proves advanced position of ZTE IMS terminal in the industry.
China Mobile IMS integrated information network supports various access modes, includes: LAN, WiFi, GPRS/EDGE, HSPA etc.
Read more.
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