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Articles tagged with: Mobile Data and Intel
Intelligent Congestion Management Can Reduce Mobile Broadband Costs
Camiant, which offers mobile data policy control software has commissioned a report which finds that active management of mobile broadband congestion can result in cost savings of upwards of 20% for network operators. The report, written by Omnitele, concludes that controlling the bandwidth consumption of certain users solely during peak hours allows maximum usage of the network by all subscribers when capacity is available while constraining the need for additional network capacity. more
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Mobile broadband network CAPEX could reach 1,000 EUR per subscriber
The future of mobile broadband looks promising, but network costs are becoming a threat to the profitability of MNOs at a time of global financial crisis, says consultants, Omnitele. Intelligent technical solutions and tariff adjustments can boost profits, but it is more likely that they remain weak or negative as long as network infrastructure prices are linked to traffic volumes. Meanwhile the revenue per subscriber is mostly flat. more
Related Tags: ict, capex, mobile-broadband, dell
Huawei to Embed Network Diagnostic Tools into 3G Modems
Carrier IQ has announced that its diagnostic software is to be embedded within a new range of 3G modems from Huawei. The cards will incorporate a diagnostic engine to enable carriers to optimize and improve data performance using Carrier IQ's suite of analysis tools. more
Related Tags: ict, huawei, usb-modem, customer-care, in-stat, mobile-broadband, modem
Actix challenges piecemeal approach to Self-Optimizing Networks
Mobile network monitoring vendor, Actix has published the findings of a report which says that mobile network operators could benefit from 65 - 85 percent efficiency gains and save hundreds of millions of dollars in costs by using a more systematic, consolidated approach to mobile network engineering and optimization, bringing them one step closer to a Self-Optimizing Network (SON). more
Related Tags: arpu, ran, actix, radio-access-network, network-management, smart, billing
Orange to Offer Asus PC with Built-in 3G Connectivity
Orange UK has announced a new edition to its 'connected laptopĂ' range. Following the popularity of its initial offering launched in August, Orange is now upgrading its consumer offer to make it even easier for consumers to get online by launching the Eee PC 901with embedded 3G connectivity. more
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6.5 Billion SMS's Sent Every Month in the UK
The UK's Mobile Data Association (MDA) has reported that new devices and an ever growing variety of mobile applications have driven overall mobile data growth figures in 2008. SMS growth continues to astound while MMS shows an increasing level of growth. Consumer awareness, the fact that nearly all phones now come ready configured to work with MMS and attractive tariff bundles from the Mobile Network Operators helps fuel this growth. more
Related Tags: mms, sms, text-messaging, gps, text-messages, mobile-internet, mobile-data-association, UK
Ericsson Customising HSPA Modules for Intel
Ericsson has announced that it is collaborating with Intel to bring HSPA mobile data solutions to Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs). The Ericsson HSPA data solution is targeted at Intel's Moorestown platform and is scheduled for release in the 2009/10 timeframe. more
Related Tags: wcdma, edge, hspa, ericsson, mobile-broadband, mobile-internet, linux
Companies Missing Opportunities as Mobile Internet Traffic Increases
The launch of the iPhone and the take-up of unlimited mobile data tariffs has seen a marked increase in mobile Internet use. However, internet analytics firm, Omniture has found many companies from retailers to content providers are not taking advantage of the opportunity presented by this increase. more
Related Tags: iphone, analytics, driving, mobile-internet
Telecom Carriers Must Transform to Support New Services
Fixed and mobile telecom carriers in mature economies must start transforming their IT and service technologies into "IT and network factories" to support new services in the digital age, according to Gartner. The research firm predicts that by 2012, half of the 20 largest carriers will offer new services only minimally related to telecommunications, and leading carriers in developed markets will be able to derive at least 15 per cent of their revenue from nontraditional sources. more
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Taiwan Mobile Phone Sales to Reach 7.2 Million Units in 2008
According to MIC (Market Intelligence Center, Taiwan), an ICT industry research institute based in Taipei, mobile data services will be a key focus for Taiwanese telecom operators in 2008, with the growing popularity of 3G/3.5G mobile phones. Thanks to the promotional plans offered by telecom operators to boost 3G subscriber numbers, Taiwanese mobile phone market volume for the entire 2008 is expected to slightly advance 0.9% to 7.2 million units, with the share of WCDMA models expected to top 40%. more
Related Tags: sony-ericsson, samsung, wcdma, smartphones, ict, chunghwa-telecom, sony, mic, Taiwan