"T-Mobile announced that the webConnect Rocket USB Laptop Stick, the first HSPA+ device for the U.S., will be available beginning on Sunday, March 14. HSPA+ is interesting because it could enable 4G LTE-like speeds using existing 3G infrastructure, as we found in an early hands-on test." 
LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. (LG Mobile Phones) today introduced LG Text Ed, a multifaceted campaign that provides parents with the know-how and resources they need to promote responsible mobile phone usage among their text-savvy children. Through extensive in-depth research, LG discovered that mobile phone misuse such as sexting, harassment, sending gossipy texts, and forwarding inappropriate images is prevalent among today's teenage youth. Yet, many parents are still in the dark about the myriad ways kids can misuse their mobile phones.
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"U.S. communications regulators will unveil on March 17 a blueprint aimed at bringing fast affordable Internet access to more than 90 million Americans being held back by fees and technology." Posted on 24th February 2010
Under: FCC, Internet, Technology |
Juniper Networks today announced that Sprint Nextel Corp. has reached an agreement to purchase its Juniper SRX Series Services Gateways, which will enable the company to securely deliver mobile data services.
Juniper will provide a high-end, scalable security solution to accommodate potential growth in mobile data subscribers as well as handle increased data usage per subscriber.
The SRX5800 Services Gateways, equipped with multiple 1 Gigabit Ethernet and 10 Gigabit Ethernet connections, will be deployed in core and distribution data centers throughout the United States. The SRX Series will also enable Sprint to employ additional network and security capabilities.
The ... Posted on 16th February 2010
Under: Internet, Nextel, Sprint |
"Verizon Wireless, the largest U.S. wireless carrier, will include Skype Technologies SA’s Internet- calling software on phones to stave off competition from AT&T Inc., according to two people familiar with the matter." Posted on 16th February 2010
Under: 3G, AT&T, Internet, Skype, Verizon |
Qualcomm Incorporated today announced that it will showcase some of the most advanced innovations in the wireless space, transforming the way individuals and communities live, learn, work and play during the GSMA Mobile World Congress 2010 (Booth 8B53, Hall 8), Feb. 15-18 in Barcelona. The Company's demonstrations will feature next-generation mobile technologies and services designed to drive wireless growth and develop new markets, new segments and new business models. Highlights of the exhibit include LTE, LTE Advanced, dual-carrier HSPA+, Brew Mobile Platform™, devices based on the Snapdragon™ mobile computing platform and FLO™ mobile broadcast technology, Plaza ... Posted on 12th February 2010
Under: 3G, CDMA, Femtocells, Internet, Qualcomm, Verizon, WiFi |
Google says it is planning to build and test ultra high-speed broadband networks in a small number of trial locations across the United States delivering Internet speeds more than 100 times faster than what most Americans have access to today with 1 gigabit per second, fiber-to-the-home connections. The plan is to offer the service at a competitive price to at least 50,000 and potentially up to 500,000 people.
The goal is to experiment with new ways to help make Internet access better and faster for everyone. Here are some specific things that Google has in mind:
* Next ... Posted on 11th February 2010
Under: Google, Internet, WiFi |
The rapid growth of data traffic in mobile networks continues, driven by the use of smartphones, laptops and other devices. Wireless access to data services and internet is today a "must".
One of the attractions Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC - News) is showcasing at the upcoming Mobile World Congress is the world's first demonstration of 84Mbps HSPA technology. At the same event last year Ericsson showed the world's first 42Mbps HSPA demo that is currently commercially available and being rolled- out by operators across the world. Ericsson was also the first to demonstrate 56Mbps at the CTIA in Las ... Posted on 7th February 2010
Under: Ericsson, Internet, Smartphone, Wireless |
SIRIUS XM Radio today announced the availability of a free application for BlackBerry® smartphones, giving consumers access to over 120 channels of sports, talk, entertainment, news, comedy and commercial-free music on compatible models of the popular BlackBerry devices -- the BlackBerry Storm(TM), Bold(TM), Tour(TM) and Curve(TM).
The free SIRIUS XM App for BlackBerry gives mobile consumers the freedom to listen to SIRIUS XM's Premium Online content on the go on their BlackBerry smartphones over cellular and WiFi networks.
"SIRIUS XM makes it easy for BlackBerry users to discover entirely commercial-free music and enjoy audio entertainment they will not ... Posted on 7th February 2010
Under: BlackBerry, Internet, Music, Smartphone, WiFi |
Google launches the new Google Voice mobile web app for iPhone OS 3.0 and higher and Palm Web OS devices, harnessing the power of HTML5, a new web technology that makes it possible to run faster, richer web-based applications right in the browser.
In addition to letting you access a streamlined version of your Google Voice inbox, the new web app also lets you display your Google Voice number as the outbound caller ID (so return calls come back to your Google Voice number), send and receive text messages for free, and place international calls at Google ... Posted on 2nd February 2010
Under: Browser, Google, Internet, Palm |
Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), the global leader in broadband satellite networks and services, announced that it has surpassed 500,000 North American subscribers to its HughesNet® service. At a time when the U.S. is debating how to bring about universal broadband connectivity, Hughes continues to deliver high-speed Internet access services to individuals and small businesses that are in underserved and unserved areas of North America and otherwise would have to rely on slow dial-up connections.
"High-speed access is about more than being able to surf the Internet," said Mike Cook, Hughes senior vice president. "For the millions ... Posted on 28th January 2010
Under: Internet |
Cisco announces that its Internet Routing in Space (IRIS) technology has achieved a major milestone with the successful in-orbit test of the Cisco IOS Software's networking capabilities and the company's on-board router. This is the first-ever deployment of an Internet Protocol (IP) router aboard a commercial GEO satellite. The technology was launched via Intelsat's IS-14 satellite on Nov. 23, 2009.
Facts:
* IRIS is a program to build a radiation-tolerant IP router for satellite and related spacecraft.
* The IRIS payload will support network services for voice, video and data communications, helping enable government agencies, military units and allied ... Posted on 21st January 2010
Under: Cisco, Internet, Technology |
New monthly service plans from Verizon Wireless make connecting to the nation’s most reliable wireless network easier than ever. Beginning Jan. 18, customers may sign up for a new Nationwide Unlimited Talk plan that allows customers to call anyone in the United States for $69.99 monthly access or a Nationwide Unlimited Talk & Text plan to call and send text, picture and video messages to anyone in the country for $89.99 monthly access.
Nationwide Family SharePlans® will also have new unlimited options. Nationwide Unlimited Talk Family SharePlans will be $119.99 monthly access while the Nationwide Unlimited Talk ... Posted on 20th January 2010
Under: 3G, BlackBerry, Internet, LG, Motorola, Multimedia, Nokia, Samsung, Smartphone, Verizon |
"Google said on Tuesday it was no longer willing to censor search in China through its Chinese-language website Google.cn, putting it squarely at odds with the Chinese government, which has banned Twitter, Facebook and YouTube." Posted on 20th January 2010
Under: China, Google, Internet, YouTube |
D-Link, the end-to-end networking solutions provider for business and consumers, today announced the new D-Link Compact Wireless N USB Adapter (DWA-121), the world's smallest wireless USB adapter.
About the size of a dime, the DWA-121 adapter connects a laptop or desktop computer to a Wi-Fi network at up to six times the speed and three times the coverage of a wireless G connection*. Its small, sleek compact design easily fits into the computer's USB port. D-Link's Compact Wireless N USB Adapter uses 802.11n wireless technology to maximize the speed and range of the wireless signal to significantly ... Posted on 12th January 2010
Under: Internet, WiFi, Wireless |
NVIDIA and the Verizon Wireless LTE Innovation Center said today they are demonstrating a full 1080p HD Internet experience on touchscreen tablets.
The demonstration -- on an NVIDIA Tegra-powered Ultra tablet, designed by Innovative Converged Devices (ICD) utilizing the ultra-broad bandwidth of a Motorola 4G wireless modem, operating over a pre-commercial Verizon Wireless LTE network -- brings to life the vision of high-speed Internet everywhere.
The collaboration was fostered at Verizon Wireless' LTE Innovation Center, which provides an environment for diverse companies to work together in developing innovative products that leverage 4G LTE technology.
Highlights / Key Facts:
* NVIDIA? ... Posted on 9th January 2010
Under: Internet, Motorola, Verizon, YouTube |
Furthering its commitment to offer value and simplicity in no contract wireless services, Boost Mobile®, part of the Sprint Prepaid Group, announced its popular $50 ‘Monthly Unlimited’ plan will be available on January 13, 2010 on the Nationwide Sprint CDMA Network reaching more than 274 million people. By late January, Boost Mobile customers will be able to take advantage of three new CDMA handsets that include Kyocera’s Sanyo Mirro™ SCP3810 and Sanyo Incognito™ SCP6760, along with Boost Mobile’s first smartphone, the BlackBerry® Curve™ 8330 from Research In Motion (RIM) available on a new $60 ‘BlackBerry Monthly ... Posted on 9th January 2010
Under: 3G, BlackBerry, CDMA, Handset, Internet, Kyocera, RIM, Sanyo, Smartphone, Sprint |
Today at the 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show, Verizon Wireless and Palm, Inc. announced the Jan. 25 availability of Palm® Pre™ Plus and Palm Pixi™ Plus, bringing the Palm webOS™ experience to customers on the nation's largest and most reliable wireless 3G network.
Palm Pre Plus has a large, vivid touch screen; high-performance processor; and slide-out keyboard. The Pre Plus keyboard makes for quick and easy typing, while the unique gesture area provides a sleek look and intuitive navigation. Pre Plus also comes with the Palm Touchstone™ Back Cover, making the phone compatible with the revolutionary inductive ... Posted on 9th January 2010
Under: 3G, Internet, Palm, Verizon, WiFi |
Clearwire Communications, LLC, an operating subsidiary of Clearwire Corporation announced today the expansion of its operations for Clearwire’s 4G super fast mobile Internet service throughout the city of Malaga.
Malaga will be the first metropolitan 4G network in Spain and Clearwire’s first 4G network in Europe. Clearwire’s 4G Internet service in Spain, called Instanet™, provides consumers and businesses access to the Internet wirelessly, at true broadband speeds – at home, in the office, and on the go anywhere in the 4G Instanet coverage area. Clearwire 4G Instanet service will cover the entire metropolitan area of Malaga and ... Posted on 8th January 2010
Under: 3G, Internet, WiFi, Wimax |
"Israeli start-up Jajah, which allows users to make international phone calls via the Internet, will be sold to Telefonica's (TEF.MC) mobile phone unit O2 this week, TheMarker financial news website said on Sunday." Posted on 21st December 2009
Under: Internet, Technology |
