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Articles tagged with: Abi Research and Fcc
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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IMS Finding a New Home with LTE
IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystems) has been around for some time, and many infrastructure vendors have invested heavily in developing IMS capabilities, solutions and products. But market acceptance has been slower than expected. Now, with the 4G standards LTE (Long Term Evolution) and WiMAX taking shape, the IMS platform has been given a new role and a niche that will carry it a considerable distance into the future. more
Related Tags: mobile-data, verizon, lte, ims, sprint, push-to-talk, 700mhz
Incumbents to Sweep US Spectrum Auction, Analysts Say
SAN FRANCISCO -(Dow Jones)- Next week's auction by the Federal Communications Commission of 700 megahertz of radio spectrum - billed by many as a David versus Goliath match between independent wireless providers and more established incumbent companies - is expected to end with a sweep by the larger companies. more
Related Tags: google, cisco, verizon-wireless, radio-spectrum, verizon-communications, 700mhz, USA
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, analog, 700mhz, USA
Google, Sprint Pact Could Heat Up Wireless War"
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Google's deal to offer its mobile services over Sprint Nextel's planned WiMax network points to a possible alliance that could challenge the top wireless carriers. more
Related Tags: at&t, clearwire, walled-garden, gartner, verizon-wireless, mobile-advertising, wimax,, federal-communications-commission