Articles tagged with: 3G and Wi Fi

SK Telecom to Deploy Technology that Enables Simultaneous use of 3G and Wi-Fi networks

SK Telecom has announced the development of Heterogeneous Network Integration Solution, a technology that enables simultaneous use of different types of networks including 3g, LTE and Wi-Fi. more

Wireless Broadband Enabler delivers reliable 2Mbps connection to rural areas

A 3g based Wi-Fi hotspot router has been developed which is said to be optimised for use in areas with poor 3g coverage - such as rural areas. The Deltenna developed WiBE's (Wireless Broadband Enabler) maximum throughput is 7.2Mbps and extensive rural usage tests in the UK demonstrated an average download speed of 2.8 Mbps. more

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Brazil Leads Lat-Am in Deployments, Connections and Demand for WiMAX and 3G Services

Signals Telecom Consulting has issued a commentary which notes that as from 2010 Brazil will account for the greatest number of WiMAX accesses in the Latin America and the Caribbean region, a position that it will keep in the medium term. Signals expects that the setting of regulations for the use of the 2.5 GHz and 3.5 GHz bands, plus the tendering of new bands, will provide a strong impulse to this technology in Brazil. Signals foresees the entry into the market of large-scale operators such as Telefónica (via TVA), which will use WiMAX to expand its area of operation outside Sao Paulo, and SKY (DirecTV), among others, which will join the current efforts being made by Embratel and Neovia. Signals expects that operators will carry out their own development to be able to add their own last mile. more

AT&T Sees Surge in Wi-Fi Connections

AT&T has reported dramatic growth in the number of Wi-Fi users and connections. The US firm reported 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. more

iSkype Therefore iPhone

VoIP provider Skype has confirmed speculation and announced that it has launched a Skype application for the Apple iPhone, which will be available on the Apple App Store from today. The app also adds Skype calling and instant messaging to any second generation iPod touch with a compatible headset and microphone. more

Related Tags: iphone, skype, apple, ipod, voip, edge, ovi, app-store, instant-messaging, gprs, presence, apple-app-store

T-Mobile USA Starts Selling Huawei 3G USB Modems

T-Mobile USA has added to its 3g device portfolio a HSDPA capable USB Laptop Stick manufactured by Huawei, which also offers Wi-Fi connectivity. Accommodating up to 8 GB of installable memory, the webConnect laptop stick also provides portable storage, eliminating the need for an additional USB memory stick. more

Related Tags: t-mobile, t-mobile-usa, edge, huawei, ovi, mobile-broadband, memory, hsdpa, laptop, usb, true, 3g-coverage,

Mobile Workers Consider Company Laptops Their Own Property

A study commissioned by Vodafone UK has revealed that people view their work mobiles and laptops differently when out of the office, potentially exposing a business to security threats. Personal use of laptops and mobile devices goes unregulated once out of the office and can lead to a change in behaviour from the employee, following research sampling more than 1,000 business people. more

Related Tags: ict, itu, vodafone, iden, netbooks, personal, vodafone-uk, laptop, wifi, mobile-working, usb, malware, UK

Dutch Railways launches mobile context-aware travel application

Service2Media, Appear and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), the National Dutch railway, have announced the launch of Reisplanner Xtra, the first implementation of wireless context-aware services for Dutch train travelers. more

Related Tags: sms, smartphone, smartphones, gps, personal, displays, Netherlands

Football Clubs Add Wi-Fi to their Team Coaches

A UK travel firm which provides luxury coaches for football clubs has equipped its coaches with Wi-Fi services - utilizing Vodafone's HSPA network for the backhaul. The coach kit is being provided by Icomera. more

Related Tags: ethernet, vodafone, gps, hspa, mobile-broadband, bandwidth, email, UK

Yahoo! Mobile Selects Navizon for Wi-Fi and Cellular Geolocation

Mexens Technology, maker of the Navizon positioning system says that it has been selected by Yahoo Mobile to be a provider of Wi-Fi and Cellular positioning technology. more

Related Tags: cdma, yahoo, towers, wifi