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Articles tagged with: Abi Research and Analog
Controversial FCC White Space Decision Creates "Goldrush" Opportunities
After an epic battle between the US broadcasting industry and high-tech companies, the FCC ruled in November 2008 that it would open up white space spectrum (54 MHz to 698 MHz) once TV stations move from analog to digital transmissions and no longer need the bandwidth "guard rails" required by analog. Congress has set the date for that transition for June 2009. more
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Security Alarm Backhaul is Going Wireless
Traditionally, security alarm systems used fixed telephone lines to pass information from the security alarm panel to a central monitoring facility. Today, however, that communication is increasingly being delegated to a digital cellular link. ABI Research forecasts that the 2007 number of just fewer than 2.5 million wireless security alarm connections will increase to more than 7.5 million in 2013. more
Related Tags: m2m, driving, telematics, backhaul
USA May Get New a National Mobile Network Operator
The FCC auction of the 700MHz frequency band scheduled for January 2008 in the United States could have a profound effect on the landscape of the mobile communications market, according to a new study from ABI Research, by opening the door to a major new mobile operator. It will also be critical in the building of a national public safety communications network in the US. more
Related Tags: ofcom, fcc, 700mhz, USA
3G to Capture 30% of M2M Market, but don't Ignore Municipal Wi-Fi"
Cellular Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communications first started in the era of analog cellular connectivity, and have largely shifted now to 2G GPRS and CDMA connectivity. Certain M2M applications can benefit from the higher data rates than 3G cellular offers, and it is tempting to assume that all M2M communications will be 3G eventually. more
Related Tags: m2m, telematics, backhaul, gprs, 1xev-do, displays
The First Tipping-Point for Mobile TV: the $10 Chipset
Several semiconductor companies claim they have designed US$10 chipsets for receiving and displaying television on the mobile phone. This price point marks the first important milestone on a falling price trajectory identified by a new ABI Research study on mobile TV handsets and chipsets. more
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