Articles
Slow Rollout
January 14, 2008 9:18 pm | by Brad Smith | CommentsMost experts think the ultimate goal for wireless, and wireline, networks will revolve around IP Multimedia Subsystems (IMS). But the push toward IMS adoption has slowed somewhat.
Up Front - What if the 700 MHz Auctions Fall Apart?
January 14, 2008 9:14 pm | by Rhonda Wickham Editor-in-Chief | CommentsWith Frontline on the sidelines and Google’s end-game ever-mysterious, what if the FCC held an auction and only half of the players showed up?
Qualcomm Eyes Services
January 14, 2008 9:11 pm | by Brad Smith | CommentsQualcomm’s world will include content delivery using its BREW platform, mobile TV broadcasting with MediaFLO, chips, connectivity, mobile commerce and advertising.
Analysis - A Letter to Sprint Nextel’s New CEO
January 14, 2008 9:08 pm | by Keith Mallinson | CommentsIn this open letter, author Mallinson identifies what Hesse will need to correct at the Tier 1 carrier.
VCs Remain Bullish on Wireless
January 14, 2008 9:05 pm | by Monica Alleven | CommentsDespite rumblings that too many companies are getting venture capital (VC) funding, veteran wireless investors say they’re ready to put more of their money on wireless.
8 Hours is a Long Time
January 14, 2008 9:02 pm | by Craig Kuhl | CommentsThe FCC’s post-Katrina ruling that all U.S. cell sites must be equipped with at least eight hours of backup power is prompting a surge in creative ways to store more power in less space.
Ready for Disaster
January 14, 2008 9:00 pm | by Monica Alleven | CommentsWireless carriers are often prepared for emergencies with their own emergency response teams, complete with cell sites on wheels (COWs) and cell sites on light trucks (COLTs).
IEEE Nears Handoff Solution
January 14, 2008 8:57 pm | by Brad Smith | CommentsAs WiMAX networks start to proliferate around the world this year, it may seem that wireless telecommunications keeps becoming more complex and fragmented.
Riddle, Rattle
January 14, 2008 8:55 pm | by Monica Alleven | CommentsIt’s a bit of a riddle, promoting a caller ID service for cell phones that historically have never had a “pure” caller ID function the way wired phones offer.
Boost Mobile: The Un-Cola
January 14, 2008 8:52 pm | by Monica Alleven | CommentsIf you recently visited boostedmobile.com, you wouldn’t find a cell phone anywhere on the home page. Instead, the site promoted the likes of Madsteez, a multifaceted artist born on the East Coast with the three first names of Mark Paul Deren.
Usage Density
January 14, 2008 8:47 pm | by Elliott Drucker | CommentsThe other day, I downloaded a large file – about 100 MB (800 Mbit) – to my office computer using my “basic level” DSL service. Because there was no other loading on my DSL at the time, the download took approximately 15 minutes at an average speed of just less than 1 Mbps.
700 MHz AWS Spectrum for Rural Access
January 9, 2008 10:32 am | by Erik Boch | CommentsThe upcoming 700 MHz auction creates an opportunity to create a cost-effective way to bridge the digital divide to the nation's rural communities. However, this radio access spectrum is useless
Renegade Airwaves in the Enterprise
January 9, 2008 10:03 am | by Nicholas Miller | CommentsAccording to the Identity Theft Resource Center, there have been more than 406 publicized breaches in 2007, exposing upward of 80 million data records. Today's e-criminals are highly skilled, organized and motivated by financial gain. With the introduction of every innovative technology comes new opportunities for cybercriminals to prosper.
Contactless Payments on the Verge
January 4, 2008 10:29 am | by Brad Smith | CommentsIt's hard not to think that there is a gathering storm surrounding contactless payments. After years of trials, and some notable implementations, using your cell phone to make payments is getting closer to becoming a mass-market reality outside of Asia.
LiMo Grows
January 4, 2008 10:26 am | by Wireless Week Staff | CommentsLinux for mobile phones continues to build steam. One of the groups working on the technology, the LiMo Foundation, is expected to announce next week it has added more prestigious company members.
