Articles tagged with: Mobile Data and Smartphone

Next-Generation Mobile Broadband Technologies to Close the Gap With Fixed Broadband

Mobile operators are expected to fully maximise their high-speed packet access (HSPA) deployments before eventually deploying 3G long-term evolution (LTE). Many operators will leapfrog from HSPA to 3G LTE, as the window of opportunity for HSPA Evolved is insignificant when compared to 3G LTE.  more

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Mobile customers predict significant rise in mobile TV and video usage by 2010

Mobile TV vendor, QuickPlay Media has published the results of an independent Market Tools survey focused on mobile TV and video consumption in the UK. On a positive note the research revealed consumers are confident in the uptake of mobile TV and video, with 74 percent of respondents expecting an increase in usage by 2010. The survey indicates an increase in the number of consumers that have viewed mobile TV and video content on 2008's results, rising from 41 to 48 percent. However, there are still a number of barriers preventing wide-scale adoption. Almost half (46%) of the respondents were not aware if their mobile operator offered mobile TV or video services, 50 percent were discouraged by perceived costs and 55 percent of those on monthly price plans were subscribed to voice and text services only, limiting access to mobile TV and video.  more

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Lower Wireless Costs by 30% Without Compromising Enterprise Mobility

Aberdeen Group has released a report on enterprise use of wireless expense management (WEM) that outlines how businesses can use technology solutions to save money and understand their wireless bills.  more

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Asian Operators Agree to Improved Roaming for BlackBerry Users

The Asian mobile operators group, Conexus Mobile Alliance has announced the start of the regional rollout of a mobile data roaming plan for BlackBerry smartphones among Alliance members. The new plan offers a high mobile data access ceiling in most countries to cater to the data usage needs of frequent mobile roamers.  more

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