By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- Enterprises are lured to consider Skype because of the significant cost savings and improved communications, but a new in-depth report from IT research firm Burton Group says that Skype might violate some enterprise information management and security policies. Read complete Release. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Monday, March 13, 2006
Sunday, March 12, 2006
WIRELESS NEWS: Inmarsat got in the satellite-phone business
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- Inmarsat has long avoided the mobile-phone satellite business, but now chairman and CEO Andy Sukawaty, former head of Sprint PCS, is pushing the company into the satellite-phone operator business by 2008. Inmarsat has long shunned the phone business, choosing to successfully serve remote users such as the maritime industry through large terminals. Inmarsat has already begun offering new high-speed data satellite services based on BGAN technology.
Adding voice to the service will have little impact; what's more interesting is the fact that the company is in talks with satellite and telecom firms about setting up alliances to create hybrid satellite and ground-based voice and data networks, or ATC networks, using the next-gen satellites it already has. That means we could see services a lot sooner than expected, and players partnering with Inmarsat would have a better cost advantage. I've said in the past that the timing and cost involved will ATC would make these players non-competitive. Sukawaty knows his way around the wireless phone business, having built up Sprint PCS' wireless business. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- Inmarsat has long avoided the mobile-phone satellite business, but now chairman and CEO Andy Sukawaty, former head of Sprint PCS, is pushing the company into the satellite-phone operator business by 2008. Inmarsat has long shunned the phone business, choosing to successfully serve remote users such as the maritime industry through large terminals. Inmarsat has already begun offering new high-speed data satellite services based on BGAN technology.
Adding voice to the service will have little impact; what's more interesting is the fact that the company is in talks with satellite and telecom firms about setting up alliances to create hybrid satellite and ground-based voice and data networks, or ATC networks, using the next-gen satellites it already has. That means we could see services a lot sooner than expected, and players partnering with Inmarsat would have a better cost advantage. I've said in the past that the timing and cost involved will ATC would make these players non-competitive. Sukawaty knows his way around the wireless phone business, having built up Sprint PCS' wireless business. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
WIRELESS NEWS: We hold IPR to TD-SCDMA, said QUALCOMM
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- It's not a surprise that QUALCOMM announced it will charge royalties for China's homegrown standard TD-SCDMA. QUALCOMM said it believes it has essential IPR that applies to TD-SCDMA and that it has about 60 license agreements outside of China that include TD-SCDMA. TD-SCDMA is backed by the Chinese government to promote domestic business and bypass the royalties demanded by QUALCOMM and other vendors. We reported in February that the TD-SCDMA Forum hadn't even discussed IPR issues with QUALCOMM and Ericsson, another big CDMA patent holder, even though QUALCOMM is a senior member of the forum.
We'll probably see some sort of IPR skirmish on this one. QUALCOMM will likely not make any concessions on the issue since it charges the same royalties for all CDMA technologies--1xEV-DO, WCDMA and TD-SCDMA. Early on it was willing to work with the Chinese on IPR rates to get CDMA networks into the country. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- It's not a surprise that QUALCOMM announced it will charge royalties for China's homegrown standard TD-SCDMA. QUALCOMM said it believes it has essential IPR that applies to TD-SCDMA and that it has about 60 license agreements outside of China that include TD-SCDMA. TD-SCDMA is backed by the Chinese government to promote domestic business and bypass the royalties demanded by QUALCOMM and other vendors. We reported in February that the TD-SCDMA Forum hadn't even discussed IPR issues with QUALCOMM and Ericsson, another big CDMA patent holder, even though QUALCOMM is a senior member of the forum.
We'll probably see some sort of IPR skirmish on this one. QUALCOMM will likely not make any concessions on the issue since it charges the same royalties for all CDMA technologies--1xEV-DO, WCDMA and TD-SCDMA. Early on it was willing to work with the Chinese on IPR rates to get CDMA networks into the country. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
WIRELESS NEWS: Financial restatements becoming really common
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- Restating financial results is becoming a common occurrence in the wireless industry. Nortel Networks, still suffering from an accounting scandal, said it will restate results again, this time for 2003, 2004 and the first nine months of 2005. Leap Wireless plans to restate results for the final five months of 2004 after it emerged from Ch. 11 bankruptcy in August, and the first nine months of 2005. The company said it found the mistakes while preparing its 2005 taxes. However, it expects to announce improved results. Shenandoah Telecommunications recently indicated that it would correct its results for 2003, 2004 and the first three quarters of 2005 by about $2.1 million. Meanwhile, US Cellular has been working since November to restate financial results dating back to 2000.
Since 2004, we've seen a rash of honesty among a host of industries, with companies simply admitting they were wrong about past financial results. Experts say the biggest reason is the new corporate governance and accounting rules in the wake of the corporate reform legislation that was enacted about two-and-a-half years ago. Also, accounting firms have grown far more cautious because of the Enron scandal in 2002. We'll likely see more in wireless, much to the ire of investors. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- Restating financial results is becoming a common occurrence in the wireless industry. Nortel Networks, still suffering from an accounting scandal, said it will restate results again, this time for 2003, 2004 and the first nine months of 2005. Leap Wireless plans to restate results for the final five months of 2004 after it emerged from Ch. 11 bankruptcy in August, and the first nine months of 2005. The company said it found the mistakes while preparing its 2005 taxes. However, it expects to announce improved results. Shenandoah Telecommunications recently indicated that it would correct its results for 2003, 2004 and the first three quarters of 2005 by about $2.1 million. Meanwhile, US Cellular has been working since November to restate financial results dating back to 2000.
Since 2004, we've seen a rash of honesty among a host of industries, with companies simply admitting they were wrong about past financial results. Experts say the biggest reason is the new corporate governance and accounting rules in the wake of the corporate reform legislation that was enacted about two-and-a-half years ago. Also, accounting firms have grown far more cautious because of the Enron scandal in 2002. We'll likely see more in wireless, much to the ire of investors. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
WIRELESS NEWS: Vodafone shoots at fixed networks with HSDPA
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- Vodafone Germany declared that its tariff plan for HSDPA service in Germany "is a genuine alternative to the fixed network." Dubbed UMTS Broadband, Vodafone will charge $60 per month for the service under a two-year contract "without any restrictions on time of data volume," the company said in its press release. However, Vodafone added another release that said data volume would be limited to 10 gigabytes over a period of two months. Any data usage over and above this amount would be charged at $0.6 per 100 kilobytes.
I'm not sure this is the time to start positioning high-speed data services as an alternative to wired broadband, given the the limited data volume. U.S. operators are far from trying to position their services as a DSL alternative, prohibiting users from uploading, downloading or streaming movies, music or games and denying server devices and host computer applications. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- Vodafone Germany declared that its tariff plan for HSDPA service in Germany "is a genuine alternative to the fixed network." Dubbed UMTS Broadband, Vodafone will charge $60 per month for the service under a two-year contract "without any restrictions on time of data volume," the company said in its press release. However, Vodafone added another release that said data volume would be limited to 10 gigabytes over a period of two months. Any data usage over and above this amount would be charged at $0.6 per 100 kilobytes.
I'm not sure this is the time to start positioning high-speed data services as an alternative to wired broadband, given the the limited data volume. U.S. operators are far from trying to position their services as a DSL alternative, prohibiting users from uploading, downloading or streaming movies, music or games and denying server devices and host computer applications. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
WIRELESS NEWS: RIM looking to push harder into the enterprise
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- Research In Motion is working to push itself deeper into the enterprise by acquiring Ascendent Systems today. Ascendent is a provider of voice mobility solutions for the enterprise and makes the Ascendent Voice Mobility Suite, a standards-based software that integrates with existing PBX and IP-PBX telephony systems to "push" voice calls and extend desk phone functionality to mobile users on their wireless handsets or any wireline phone. RIM will likely integrate the the solution within its enterprise server, making it harder for the enterprise to replace, notes research firm UBS. It looks to be a move that will help RIM stave off competition from a host of mobile email players flooding the market. RIM also announced an updated version of its enterprise server. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- Research In Motion is working to push itself deeper into the enterprise by acquiring Ascendent Systems today. Ascendent is a provider of voice mobility solutions for the enterprise and makes the Ascendent Voice Mobility Suite, a standards-based software that integrates with existing PBX and IP-PBX telephony systems to "push" voice calls and extend desk phone functionality to mobile users on their wireless handsets or any wireline phone. RIM will likely integrate the the solution within its enterprise server, making it harder for the enterprise to replace, notes research firm UBS. It looks to be a move that will help RIM stave off competition from a host of mobile email players flooding the market. RIM also announced an updated version of its enterprise server. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
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Monday, March 06, 2006
MOBILE CONTENT EVENTS: MoCo Events Update...
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Mobile Content News & Updates.-
> Mobile Content Americas 2006 Conference & Expo - March 15-17, Miami
Content business in Latin America is already worth well over US$100 million this year and growing at a rate of over 200% per year. MCA will expose and analyze opportunities in Latin America and the US Hispanic market. Register at www.frecuenciaevents.com or email sara@itpeditorial.com, 305.567.2492
> RFID, Tracking and Barcoding for Hospitals - March 21-22, Scottsdale, AZ
At Healthcare IQ's 4th annual RFID, Tracking and Barcoding for Hospitals you will hear first-hand how leading hospitals and heath networks have implemented electronic barcode scanning and RFID technology to cut unnecessary expenses, improve productivity and increase patient safety. Visit www.iqpc.com/cgi-bin/templates/genevent.html?event=9052&topic=233 for more information.
> Billboard Magazine's MECCA 2006 - April 4, Las Vegas
MECCA is the official mobile entertainment event at CTIA Wireless. MECCA connects the music, film, & TV industry with the wireless world's investors, operators, & application providers to discuss issues in mobile music, games, animation, film & TV. Details at: www.billboardevents.com
> IPTV and Beyond - April 19-20, San Diego
Is your company expecting big payoffs from the IPTV revolution or are you lost in all the hype and confused as to what all this means for your organization? Join us as we discuss the effect of IPTV on your organization and present real-world best practices from those who have implemented IPTV. Visit www.iqpc.com/cgi-bin/templates/genevent.html?event=9550&topic=586 for more information.
> KidPower 2006 and The 13th Annual Conference & Award - May 7-11, Lake Buena Vista, FL
With 13 years under out belts we understand what's important to the marketing minds attempting to engage the ever evolving kids' market. That's why we have organized four full days packed with creativity, education and opportunity. Getting the most out of Kid Power 2006 is as easy as A-B-C-D…. For more information, visit www.iqpc.com/cgi-bin/templates/singlecell.html?topic=236&event=9537.
> 2006 MVNO Summit - May 16-18, Las Vegas
Learn best-practices for entering--and surviving--this competitive but highly-rewarding marketplace and real-world strategies from industry leaders. This conference will equip you with the valuable lessons that you can apply immediately to develop and implement your own MVNO strategy. Visit www.iqpc.com/cgi-bin/templates/genevent.html?event=9193&topic=586 for more information.
> Telecom Financial & Technology Management - May 17-18, Chicago
The telecom industry is evolving and becoming more complicated, needing faster and economically smart solutions to deal with the various processes. This conference is designed so Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies and their telecom leaders can learn how to be more efficient in a telecom environment. Visit www.iqpc.com/cgi-bin/templates/genevent.html?event=9585&topic=233 for more information.
> Management for Defense Spectrum - May 23-24, Arlington, VA
Maximize spectrum management and provide optimal communications in times of increasing security threats. Timely updates on new spectrum requirements and strategies with a balanced perspective from key DoD, FCC, Commerce Department and Industry members on spectrum management policy, requirements and research & development. Visit www.iqpc.com/cgi-bin/templates/genevent.html?event=9644&topic=221 for more information.
For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Daily Mobile Content News & Updates.-
> Mobile Content Americas 2006 Conference & Expo - March 15-17, Miami
Content business in Latin America is already worth well over US$100 million this year and growing at a rate of over 200% per year. MCA will expose and analyze opportunities in Latin America and the US Hispanic market. Register at www.frecuenciaevents.com or email sara@itpeditorial.com, 305.567.2492
> RFID, Tracking and Barcoding for Hospitals - March 21-22, Scottsdale, AZ
At Healthcare IQ's 4th annual RFID, Tracking and Barcoding for Hospitals you will hear first-hand how leading hospitals and heath networks have implemented electronic barcode scanning and RFID technology to cut unnecessary expenses, improve productivity and increase patient safety. Visit www.iqpc.com/cgi-bin/templates/genevent.html?event=9052&topic=233 for more information.
> Billboard Magazine's MECCA 2006 - April 4, Las Vegas
MECCA is the official mobile entertainment event at CTIA Wireless. MECCA connects the music, film, & TV industry with the wireless world's investors, operators, & application providers to discuss issues in mobile music, games, animation, film & TV. Details at: www.billboardevents.com
> IPTV and Beyond - April 19-20, San Diego
Is your company expecting big payoffs from the IPTV revolution or are you lost in all the hype and confused as to what all this means for your organization? Join us as we discuss the effect of IPTV on your organization and present real-world best practices from those who have implemented IPTV. Visit www.iqpc.com/cgi-bin/templates/genevent.html?event=9550&topic=586 for more information.
> KidPower 2006 and The 13th Annual Conference & Award - May 7-11, Lake Buena Vista, FL
With 13 years under out belts we understand what's important to the marketing minds attempting to engage the ever evolving kids' market. That's why we have organized four full days packed with creativity, education and opportunity. Getting the most out of Kid Power 2006 is as easy as A-B-C-D…. For more information, visit www.iqpc.com/cgi-bin/templates/singlecell.html?topic=236&event=9537.
> 2006 MVNO Summit - May 16-18, Las Vegas
Learn best-practices for entering--and surviving--this competitive but highly-rewarding marketplace and real-world strategies from industry leaders. This conference will equip you with the valuable lessons that you can apply immediately to develop and implement your own MVNO strategy. Visit www.iqpc.com/cgi-bin/templates/genevent.html?event=9193&topic=586 for more information.
> Telecom Financial & Technology Management - May 17-18, Chicago
The telecom industry is evolving and becoming more complicated, needing faster and economically smart solutions to deal with the various processes. This conference is designed so Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies and their telecom leaders can learn how to be more efficient in a telecom environment. Visit www.iqpc.com/cgi-bin/templates/genevent.html?event=9585&topic=233 for more information.
> Management for Defense Spectrum - May 23-24, Arlington, VA
Maximize spectrum management and provide optimal communications in times of increasing security threats. Timely updates on new spectrum requirements and strategies with a balanced perspective from key DoD, FCC, Commerce Department and Industry members on spectrum management policy, requirements and research & development. Visit www.iqpc.com/cgi-bin/templates/genevent.html?event=9644&topic=221 for more information.
For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
MOBILE CONTENT NEWS: Today's Mobile Content (MoCo) spotligths
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Mobile Content News & Updates.- More MoCo (Mobile Content) market updates...
> The New York Times offers a more somber wrap-up of last week's MoCo news. Article
> Orange teams with SonyEricsson to roll out the OEMs handsets across Europe. Christina Aguilera has signed on as a sponsor for the next nine months. Article
> Study: MVNOs won't all make it since they face many hurdles. Who knew? Release
> How to dress like Steve Jobs. Blog
For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Daily Mobile Content News & Updates.- More MoCo (Mobile Content) market updates...
> The New York Times offers a more somber wrap-up of last week's MoCo news. Article
> Orange teams with SonyEricsson to roll out the OEMs handsets across Europe. Christina Aguilera has signed on as a sponsor for the next nine months. Article
> Study: MVNOs won't all make it since they face many hurdles. Who knew? Release
> How to dress like Steve Jobs. Blog
For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
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MOBILE CONTENT NEWS: SonyEricsson answers back with speakers for phone
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Mobile Content News & Updates.- SonyEricsson launched a portable speaker phone much like many portable speaker systems designed for the iPod and along the same lines as Apple's latest stereo speaker offering, the iPod Hi-Fi. SonyEricsson's "room filling" speaker system includes a pair of 5 watt stereo speakers backed by a 15 watt sub-woofer. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Daily Mobile Content News & Updates.- SonyEricsson launched a portable speaker phone much like many portable speaker systems designed for the iPod and along the same lines as Apple's latest stereo speaker offering, the iPod Hi-Fi. SonyEricsson's "room filling" speaker system includes a pair of 5 watt stereo speakers backed by a 15 watt sub-woofer. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
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MOBILE CONTENT NEWS: Telstra launches mobile music service for i-mode subs
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Mobile Content News & Updates.- Australian carrier Telstra launched a mobile music service called "Music-on-the-Move" that's delivered to its i-mode subscribers through a partnership with NEC and NEC Australia. The initial offerings include realtones and industry news, but the carrier plans to expand them to include full-length music tracks and music videos. NEC Australia will also offer exclusive Flash content and wallpapers for Telstra's subscribers. EMI, Warner and local indie labels Shock Records and Vicious are stocking the content. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Daily Mobile Content News & Updates.- Australian carrier Telstra launched a mobile music service called "Music-on-the-Move" that's delivered to its i-mode subscribers through a partnership with NEC and NEC Australia. The initial offerings include realtones and industry news, but the carrier plans to expand them to include full-length music tracks and music videos. NEC Australia will also offer exclusive Flash content and wallpapers for Telstra's subscribers. EMI, Warner and local indie labels Shock Records and Vicious are stocking the content. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
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MOBILE CONTENT NEWS: XM Satellite Radio gains traction with OEMs
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Mobile Content News & Updates.- A research firm says in three years there will be three markets for satellite radio: OEM, aftermarket and cell phone operators. RBC Capital Markets said that XM Satellite Radio is a dominant player in the mobile content distribution sector and that it should forge a partnership with a wireless carrier. Remaining hurdles for the radio company's mobile prospects include a handset's form factor requirements, chip sets, power drain, battery life, heat dissipation and antenna performance. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Daily Mobile Content News & Updates.- A research firm says in three years there will be three markets for satellite radio: OEM, aftermarket and cell phone operators. RBC Capital Markets said that XM Satellite Radio is a dominant player in the mobile content distribution sector and that it should forge a partnership with a wireless carrier. Remaining hurdles for the radio company's mobile prospects include a handset's form factor requirements, chip sets, power drain, battery life, heat dissipation and antenna performance. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
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MOBILE CONTENT NEWS: Amp'd offers 3 month unlimited calling promo
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Mobile Content News & Updates.- Amp'd is offering subscribers a promotional deal of 3 months of unlimited calling to those who sign up for its $15 per month Amp'd Live 20 channel video plan. Usually, the unlimited option comes with the MVNO's $150 per month plan. The promo does not include international calls, however, and subscribers must first sign up for the $50 a month calling plan then the TV service. The plan includes the TV channels, unlimited data transfer and Internet access. The offer kicks off a requisite 18-month contract. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Daily Mobile Content News & Updates.- Amp'd is offering subscribers a promotional deal of 3 months of unlimited calling to those who sign up for its $15 per month Amp'd Live 20 channel video plan. Usually, the unlimited option comes with the MVNO's $150 per month plan. The promo does not include international calls, however, and subscribers must first sign up for the $50 a month calling plan then the TV service. The plan includes the TV channels, unlimited data transfer and Internet access. The offer kicks off a requisite 18-month contract. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
MOBILE CONTENT NEWS: Reality TV fueling SMS in the U.K.
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Mobile Content News & Updates.- According to a recent study by M:Metrics, an estimated 21.8 percent of British mobile subscribers voted in a TV or radio poll last quarter, compared with 12.1 percent in Germany and 7 percent in the U.S. Compare that to the 7 percent of Germans and British mobile subscribers who received news updates and other info by SMS--more vote for the TV programs than consume mobile content. As such, interactive TV campaigns continue to hold the greatest potential for ROI. Other stats of note for the U.K.:
Daily Mobile Content News & Updates.- According to a recent study by M:Metrics, an estimated 21.8 percent of British mobile subscribers voted in a TV or radio poll last quarter, compared with 12.1 percent in Germany and 7 percent in the U.S. Compare that to the 7 percent of Germans and British mobile subscribers who received news updates and other info by SMS--more vote for the TV programs than consume mobile content. As such, interactive TV campaigns continue to hold the greatest potential for ROI. Other stats of note for the U.K.:
- 25.9 percent used MMS
- 6.8 percent bought a ringtone
- 4.1 percent downloaded a mobile game
- 2.6 percent purchased wallpaper or screensaver
For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
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MOBILE CONTENT NEWS: HP: TV not viable on phones yet
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Mobile Content News & Updates.- Hewlett-Packard said it won't be launching 3G-enabled handsets until 2007, citing barriers to market like cost of service and the technology's killer app TV and streaming video being not yet viable. "3G is still only occupying 3 percent of the world pie," HP's APAC VP for consumer products and mobile business group Chin-Teik SEE said. "It's a nascent market." HP's recently launched smart phones, iPAQ rw6800 and the iPAQ hw6900, noticeably lacked 3G support. Chin-Teik also said that "the screen is too small" on a mobile phone to watch Desperate Housewives or a football or cricket match. Expensive subscription prices and tall prices for the hardware cemented the company's decision for 3G on mobiles, but 3G for notebooks gets a push from HP. The company is in talks with Australian carriers to integrate 3G into its upcoming notebook products. "This will be the next phase of notebook mobility," Chin-Teik said.
I know every company can't be an early adopter and 2007 is a prudent time frame to work with in terms of uptake of mobile television, but "the screen size is too small?" How many people are downloading full TV shows to their video iPods? And of course, many a soccer fan would watch a match on his handset if he had to--it's an obsession. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Daily Mobile Content News & Updates.- Hewlett-Packard said it won't be launching 3G-enabled handsets until 2007, citing barriers to market like cost of service and the technology's killer app TV and streaming video being not yet viable. "3G is still only occupying 3 percent of the world pie," HP's APAC VP for consumer products and mobile business group Chin-Teik SEE said. "It's a nascent market." HP's recently launched smart phones, iPAQ rw6800 and the iPAQ hw6900, noticeably lacked 3G support. Chin-Teik also said that "the screen is too small" on a mobile phone to watch Desperate Housewives or a football or cricket match. Expensive subscription prices and tall prices for the hardware cemented the company's decision for 3G on mobiles, but 3G for notebooks gets a push from HP. The company is in talks with Australian carriers to integrate 3G into its upcoming notebook products. "This will be the next phase of notebook mobility," Chin-Teik said.
I know every company can't be an early adopter and 2007 is a prudent time frame to work with in terms of uptake of mobile television, but "the screen size is too small?" How many people are downloading full TV shows to their video iPods? And of course, many a soccer fan would watch a match on his handset if he had to--it's an obsession. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
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WIRELESS EVENTS: Protect Your Data, Not Just Your Device
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Wireless Events Update.- "Protect Your Data, Not Just Your Device" Webcast - March 16, 11am CT.
Effective information security requires a holistic, data-centric approach, not just a simple 'fire and forget' point solution that only protects one type of device. In this webinar, we will discuss emerging trends and the new risks to mobile data usage. Register for this webcast today or learn more here. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Daily Wireless Events Update.- "Protect Your Data, Not Just Your Device" Webcast - March 16, 11am CT.
Effective information security requires a holistic, data-centric approach, not just a simple 'fire and forget' point solution that only protects one type of device. In this webinar, we will discuss emerging trends and the new risks to mobile data usage. Register for this webcast today or learn more here. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
WIRELESS NEWS: More up to the minute wireless or mobile news updates
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- These is our help to keep you updated with the lastest wireless or mobile news.
> Commercial wireless networking, specifically WiMAX, set to explode. Article
> Philly's new WiFi network will cost users just $20 a month. Article
> Google views mobility and wireless as "extremely strategic." Article
> Enterprise migration pushes IP PBX revenues upward. Article
> Why customer service is now key for mobile services providers. Article
> Mobility virus threat will grow during this year. Article
> The factors spurring more smartphone adoption. Article
> Intel's Vietnam plant will foster mobile technology work. Article
For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- These is our help to keep you updated with the lastest wireless or mobile news.
> Commercial wireless networking, specifically WiMAX, set to explode. Article
> Philly's new WiFi network will cost users just $20 a month. Article
> Google views mobility and wireless as "extremely strategic." Article
> Enterprise migration pushes IP PBX revenues upward. Article
> Why customer service is now key for mobile services providers. Article
> Mobility virus threat will grow during this year. Article
> The factors spurring more smartphone adoption. Article
> Intel's Vietnam plant will foster mobile technology work. Article
For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
WIRELESS NEWS: Wireless tool for Linux
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- Given that today's f"how-to" focuses on a major Linux wireless effort, I thought it would be good to provide some links and resources focused solely on building a wireless network on top of a Linux or other open-source infrastructure. This Hewlett-Packard site, Wireless Tools For Linux, provides dozens and dozens of links to resources, code bits, code mechanisms and other supporting elements. While supported by HP, it features contributions from Linux advocates and users worldwide. The site kicks off with the Wireless Extension, a generic API allowing a driver to expose to the user space configuration and statistics specific to common Wireless LANs. Then there is the Wireless Tools set, which lets you manipulate the Wireless Extensions. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- Given that today's f"how-to" focuses on a major Linux wireless effort, I thought it would be good to provide some links and resources focused solely on building a wireless network on top of a Linux or other open-source infrastructure. This Hewlett-Packard site, Wireless Tools For Linux, provides dozens and dozens of links to resources, code bits, code mechanisms and other supporting elements. While supported by HP, it features contributions from Linux advocates and users worldwide. The site kicks off with the Wireless Extension, a generic API allowing a driver to expose to the user space configuration and statistics specific to common Wireless LANs. Then there is the Wireless Tools set, which lets you manipulate the Wireless Extensions. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
WIRELESS NEWS: Advances in WPA2 solutions worth a check
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- There are two kinds of Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2): WPA Enterprise (an almost finished implementation of the IEEE 802.11i spec for large enterprises that can host RADIUS services and lots of support staff) and WPA Home (a lighter approach that's a bit less secure and easy to set up). That's the main reason that WPA Home is also being used within enterprises today, and the Wi-Fi Alliance has renamed it WPA Personal. The alliance is also reviewing ways to make management easier with both flavors, though automation of today's current manual key transfer work isn't going to be easy. But there has been some vendor headway that is worth checking out such as Broadcom's Secure Easy Setup (SES). For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- There are two kinds of Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2): WPA Enterprise (an almost finished implementation of the IEEE 802.11i spec for large enterprises that can host RADIUS services and lots of support staff) and WPA Home (a lighter approach that's a bit less secure and easy to set up). That's the main reason that WPA Home is also being used within enterprises today, and the Wi-Fi Alliance has renamed it WPA Personal. The alliance is also reviewing ways to make management easier with both flavors, though automation of today's current manual key transfer work isn't going to be easy. But there has been some vendor headway that is worth checking out such as Broadcom's Secure Easy Setup (SES). For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
WIRLESS NEWS: How to go wireless with Linux
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- Going wireless using open-source technology is a big challenge in itself, but if you add in a user base of nearly 600,000 spread over nearly 2,000 site locations, it becomes just downright daunting. That's exactly what Australia's Victoria Department of Education (DET) faced when it decided to bring wireless on campus. Costing about $5 million, the organization made it all happen in just under six months. But that doesn't mean there were more than a few challenges. First DET had to find the right technology partner to work with their programmers who had their own kernel system in place. Then it had to convince it's chosen partner, Cisco, to change factory default settings on the new networking pieces. Then it was time to review, consider and review again the security map and code access issues.
Since the new network has been in place, DET estimates that it has saved at least 20 percent against a cable network and 50 percent due to open-source software. And all the open source efforts actually took place in a Windows heavy environment, a fact that wasn't lost on the major tech titan, says the DET tech leader. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- Going wireless using open-source technology is a big challenge in itself, but if you add in a user base of nearly 600,000 spread over nearly 2,000 site locations, it becomes just downright daunting. That's exactly what Australia's Victoria Department of Education (DET) faced when it decided to bring wireless on campus. Costing about $5 million, the organization made it all happen in just under six months. But that doesn't mean there were more than a few challenges. First DET had to find the right technology partner to work with their programmers who had their own kernel system in place. Then it had to convince it's chosen partner, Cisco, to change factory default settings on the new networking pieces. Then it was time to review, consider and review again the security map and code access issues.
Since the new network has been in place, DET estimates that it has saved at least 20 percent against a cable network and 50 percent due to open-source software. And all the open source efforts actually took place in a Windows heavy environment, a fact that wasn't lost on the major tech titan, says the DET tech leader. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
WIRELESS NEWS: Orange matches customer behavior with animals
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- Who is at the marketing helm of Orange these days? The mobile arm of France Telecom launched a new marketing campaign in the U.K. contract market that links customer behavior with animal characteristics. Orange's odd menagerie of pricing structures will focus on customer segmentation, tailoring certain types of packages to certain types of customers. For instance, Dolphin will appeal to sociable types who want bundles of minutes and texts; Canary will appeal to those who prioritize voice bundles; Raccoon is for consumers who view their phone as a tool rather than a toy; and the more expensive Panther package is for users who expect extra features. Evidently, the company considered food types and fabrics before settling on animals. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- Who is at the marketing helm of Orange these days? The mobile arm of France Telecom launched a new marketing campaign in the U.K. contract market that links customer behavior with animal characteristics. Orange's odd menagerie of pricing structures will focus on customer segmentation, tailoring certain types of packages to certain types of customers. For instance, Dolphin will appeal to sociable types who want bundles of minutes and texts; Canary will appeal to those who prioritize voice bundles; Raccoon is for consumers who view their phone as a tool rather than a toy; and the more expensive Panther package is for users who expect extra features. Evidently, the company considered food types and fabrics before settling on animals. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
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WIRELESS NEWS: IP control to create focus on DRM in Europe
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- According to Frost & Sullivan, the rising need to control distribution of IP is creating a bigger emphasis on DRM across Europe. The firm believes this need will increase adoption of the Open Mobile Alliance DRM v2.0 standard to improve interoperability across networks. This should grow the mobile content market significantly, said Frost & Sullivan. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- According to Frost & Sullivan, the rising need to control distribution of IP is creating a bigger emphasis on DRM across Europe. The firm believes this need will increase adoption of the Open Mobile Alliance DRM v2.0 standard to improve interoperability across networks. This should grow the mobile content market significantly, said Frost & Sullivan. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
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WIRELESS NEWS: Vodafone in talks to offload Japanese unit
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- After a continued dismal performance at its Japanese wireless unit, Vodafone indicated it is now in talks with Softbank of Japan to offload the business. Intense competition has eroded Vodafone's market share in Japan. But is the move to sell off the unit enough to satisfy unhappy Vodafone investors who have been pressuring the world's largest mobile operator to sell its stake in Verizon Wireless? With AT&T acquiring BellSouth, there is much more pressure on Verizon to buy out Vodafone's ownership in Verizon Wireless. The offer might be too good for Vodafone to pass up and risk more ire from investors--even if that means not having a presence in the U.S. market. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- After a continued dismal performance at its Japanese wireless unit, Vodafone indicated it is now in talks with Softbank of Japan to offload the business. Intense competition has eroded Vodafone's market share in Japan. But is the move to sell off the unit enough to satisfy unhappy Vodafone investors who have been pressuring the world's largest mobile operator to sell its stake in Verizon Wireless? With AT&T acquiring BellSouth, there is much more pressure on Verizon to buy out Vodafone's ownership in Verizon Wireless. The offer might be too good for Vodafone to pass up and risk more ire from investors--even if that means not having a presence in the U.S. market. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
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WIRELESS NEWS: RIM, NTP settle... at last.
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Wireless Industry News & Updates.- RIM is finally looking to put this whole patent-infringement mess behind it, reaching a $612.5 million settlement with NTP. NTP got a windfall because the deal stands even if all of its patents in question are rejected by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. RIM just couldn't wait any longer. NTP had backed it into a corner. A federal judge looked like he might shut down BlackBerry service in the U.S. even though it looked like the patent office would invalidate the patents. The judge was tired of the case, which is incredulous to some columnists who correctly likened the judge's actions to ignoring DNA evidence that might exonerate a murder suspect. In addition, RIM said it was feeling the impact from enterprise customers who were scared to expand their current BlackBerry usage or upgrade to new software and hardware.
UBS says it believes the mobile email market is vastly under penetrated and still big enough for multiple players. It expects RIM to maintain its leadership in the high-end market and become more aggressive in the small and midsized business market. Interestingly, shares of Palm fell on the announcement. I'm sure a number of BlackBerry competitors who were looking to swoop in during the midst of patent-lawsuit confusion are disappointed. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Daily Wireless Industry News & Updates.- RIM is finally looking to put this whole patent-infringement mess behind it, reaching a $612.5 million settlement with NTP. NTP got a windfall because the deal stands even if all of its patents in question are rejected by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. RIM just couldn't wait any longer. NTP had backed it into a corner. A federal judge looked like he might shut down BlackBerry service in the U.S. even though it looked like the patent office would invalidate the patents. The judge was tired of the case, which is incredulous to some columnists who correctly likened the judge's actions to ignoring DNA evidence that might exonerate a murder suspect. In addition, RIM said it was feeling the impact from enterprise customers who were scared to expand their current BlackBerry usage or upgrade to new software and hardware.
UBS says it believes the mobile email market is vastly under penetrated and still big enough for multiple players. It expects RIM to maintain its leadership in the high-end market and become more aggressive in the small and midsized business market. Interestingly, shares of Palm fell on the announcement. I'm sure a number of BlackBerry competitors who were looking to swoop in during the midst of patent-lawsuit confusion are disappointed. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
WIRELESS NEWS: AT&T/BellSouth combo to spark host of M&A activity
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Mobile Content Industry News & Updates.- Wireless services have become an important part, if not the most important part, of the telecom conglomerate's arsenal. AT&T's $67 billion acquisition of BellSouth gives the company full control of Cingular Wireless, the nation's largest wireless operator. Having one owner certainly helps Cingular roll out new services quicker and reach the Holy Grail faster: fixed-mobile convergence. This is certainly putting pressure on Verizon Wireless to make some acquisitions. Its first order of business will probably be to gain full ownership of Verizon Wireless by trying to buy out Vodafone's stake so that quicker business decisions can be made. Vodafone's CEO Arun Sarin has said the company isn't ready to sell off the stake, but mounting pressure from both Verizon and Vodafone shareholders could make that a reality.
Super-regional player Alltel is another possibility. The company has already aligned its technology decisions with Verizon. Then Verizon will have to set its sights on buying up Qwest or a cable operator to match the capabilities of the new AT&T in the local and high-speed market. Look for cable operators to make acquisitions to meet the scale and scope of the new AT&T. The merger potential is mind-boggling. Meanwhile, the Cingular brand could be one of the shortest-living major wireless brands in history. Talk about customer confusion. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Daily Mobile Content Industry News & Updates.- Wireless services have become an important part, if not the most important part, of the telecom conglomerate's arsenal. AT&T's $67 billion acquisition of BellSouth gives the company full control of Cingular Wireless, the nation's largest wireless operator. Having one owner certainly helps Cingular roll out new services quicker and reach the Holy Grail faster: fixed-mobile convergence. This is certainly putting pressure on Verizon Wireless to make some acquisitions. Its first order of business will probably be to gain full ownership of Verizon Wireless by trying to buy out Vodafone's stake so that quicker business decisions can be made. Vodafone's CEO Arun Sarin has said the company isn't ready to sell off the stake, but mounting pressure from both Verizon and Vodafone shareholders could make that a reality.
Super-regional player Alltel is another possibility. The company has already aligned its technology decisions with Verizon. Then Verizon will have to set its sights on buying up Qwest or a cable operator to match the capabilities of the new AT&T in the local and high-speed market. Look for cable operators to make acquisitions to meet the scale and scope of the new AT&T. The merger potential is mind-boggling. Meanwhile, the Cingular brand could be one of the shortest-living major wireless brands in history. Talk about customer confusion. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Sunday, March 05, 2006
WIRELESS NEWS: Investors welcome India's Reliance
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- Investors love the prospect of wireless growth in India. Reliance Communications Ventures, the holding group for India's second-largest mobile phone carrier, made a strong debut on the Bombay Stock Exchange, entering the market with a valuation around $8 billion. Last week, Hong Kong conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa said it too is planning an IPO of its Indian unit, Hutchison Essar, later this year. Along with China, India's wireless market is one to watch for explosive growth. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- Investors love the prospect of wireless growth in India. Reliance Communications Ventures, the holding group for India's second-largest mobile phone carrier, made a strong debut on the Bombay Stock Exchange, entering the market with a valuation around $8 billion. Last week, Hong Kong conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa said it too is planning an IPO of its Indian unit, Hutchison Essar, later this year. Along with China, India's wireless market is one to watch for explosive growth. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
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Saturday, March 04, 2006
WIRELESS NEWS: The extra, extra of the wireless market
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- These are the lastest wireless updates for the mobile market fans...
> Samsung Electronics unveiled a smart phone equipped with an 8-Gbyte hard disk drive. Article
> Motorola plans to merge its networks business and Government & Enterprise Mobility Solutions units into a single organization. Article
> A Newspoll survey commissioned by Vodafone showed that about 1.4 million Australians see few reasons to keep their landline phones. Article
> TRENDnet and McAfee partner to enhance security for wireless networks. Release
> InnoPath Software announced that it has signed an agreement with Kyocera deploy Firmware Manager. Release
> The one-time darling ISP of Silicon Valley, Ricochet, is back with a wireless bent. Article
For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- These are the lastest wireless updates for the mobile market fans...
> Samsung Electronics unveiled a smart phone equipped with an 8-Gbyte hard disk drive. Article
> Motorola plans to merge its networks business and Government & Enterprise Mobility Solutions units into a single organization. Article
> A Newspoll survey commissioned by Vodafone showed that about 1.4 million Australians see few reasons to keep their landline phones. Article
> TRENDnet and McAfee partner to enhance security for wireless networks. Release
> InnoPath Software announced that it has signed an agreement with Kyocera deploy Firmware Manager. Release
> The one-time darling ISP of Silicon Valley, Ricochet, is back with a wireless bent. Article
For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Sunday, February 26, 2006
WIFI NEWS: Give time to time the WiFi way
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- This week, Google and EarthLink combined proposals to build a municipal WiFi network in San Francisco--shining a brighter spotlight on the already closely watched municipal WiFi market.
With major American cities like Philadelphia, Chicago, San Francisco, San Jose, Los Angeles, New York, Boston, Portland and Houston soliciting proposals to build municipal, high-speed, wireless Internet networks for use by the city and residents, the benefits of these wireless networks to communities has been spoken of often. City infrastructure, from parking meters to public safety, promises to become more efficient when connected to City Hall by a city-controlled network. Residents could receive free or low-cost WiFi. These "unwired" cities hold the promise of becoming more attractive to people and businesses alike.
However, the discussion lacks the viewpoints of businesses and the millions of mobile and remote workers. Business use has driven the growth of WiFi. Industry research firm IDC estimates there are more than 50 million mobile business users in the U.S. The continued adoption of WiFi by municipalities will make it even more convenient for business users to "go mobile" whenever they can.
The mobile workforce represents a potential and significant revenue source for the operators of citywide networks. City-wide and region-wide networks can take advantage of these WiFi "power users" to subsidize other services in their communities, such as free access in public spaces and low-income areas. Without the support of medium-to-large businesses, these municipal WiFi projects will not succeed in the long term.
What do business users need from municipal WiFi? Business users demand that such networks be secure and easy to use. And, because so many employees are mobile, they also require that Internet connectivity is available everywhere. By everywhere, I mean the connectivity service must enable employees to access the Internet in any location outside of the office as easily as in their office headquarters. To accomplish this feat, each municipal WiFi network must find a way to work with other networks both inside and outside their civic boundaries-- to offer business users true roaming.
Current municipal projects have addressed the ease-of-use and security hurdles. The roaming obstacle is more complex because it requires the networks to band together, or be aggregated in a "network of networks." If this does not occur, I believe that many corporations will not be supportive of their local municipal WiFi networks and choose to work with the myriad of existing providers already offering service at important locations throughout a city. Simply put, businesses may be unwilling to pay for a service that stops at the city limits.
What is the challenge posed by a network that serves only a single geographic area? Anyone who has been trapped on the main Bay Area corridor, Highway 101, during rush hour can tell you that people don't always live and work in the same city. In fact, many employees do not live and work in the same state. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that America's largest 1000 companies have as many as 590 corporate locations--each. This means the Fortune 1000 businesses headquartered in any given city will likely have thousands of corporate locations located beyond city, state or national boundaries.
For municipal networks to be embraced by businesses, and succeed as a service for pay, they must participate in an ecosystem of hotspots. This "network of networks" that I referenced earlier should include other municipal WiFi networks and the private networks of hotspots already in place around the country. It should also be able to accommodate the new wireless technologies--like 3G and WiMax--that are expected to be incorporated into networks over the next few years.
A wireless service must offer security, ease-of-use and ubiquity to business users in order to be both a successful revenue generator and an important economic development asset for a city. When this is achieved, city-wide and region-wide wireless networks can begin to scale to meet the needs of the entire community, now and in the future. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- This week, Google and EarthLink combined proposals to build a municipal WiFi network in San Francisco--shining a brighter spotlight on the already closely watched municipal WiFi market.
With major American cities like Philadelphia, Chicago, San Francisco, San Jose, Los Angeles, New York, Boston, Portland and Houston soliciting proposals to build municipal, high-speed, wireless Internet networks for use by the city and residents, the benefits of these wireless networks to communities has been spoken of often. City infrastructure, from parking meters to public safety, promises to become more efficient when connected to City Hall by a city-controlled network. Residents could receive free or low-cost WiFi. These "unwired" cities hold the promise of becoming more attractive to people and businesses alike.
However, the discussion lacks the viewpoints of businesses and the millions of mobile and remote workers. Business use has driven the growth of WiFi. Industry research firm IDC estimates there are more than 50 million mobile business users in the U.S. The continued adoption of WiFi by municipalities will make it even more convenient for business users to "go mobile" whenever they can.
The mobile workforce represents a potential and significant revenue source for the operators of citywide networks. City-wide and region-wide networks can take advantage of these WiFi "power users" to subsidize other services in their communities, such as free access in public spaces and low-income areas. Without the support of medium-to-large businesses, these municipal WiFi projects will not succeed in the long term.
What do business users need from municipal WiFi? Business users demand that such networks be secure and easy to use. And, because so many employees are mobile, they also require that Internet connectivity is available everywhere. By everywhere, I mean the connectivity service must enable employees to access the Internet in any location outside of the office as easily as in their office headquarters. To accomplish this feat, each municipal WiFi network must find a way to work with other networks both inside and outside their civic boundaries-- to offer business users true roaming.
Current municipal projects have addressed the ease-of-use and security hurdles. The roaming obstacle is more complex because it requires the networks to band together, or be aggregated in a "network of networks." If this does not occur, I believe that many corporations will not be supportive of their local municipal WiFi networks and choose to work with the myriad of existing providers already offering service at important locations throughout a city. Simply put, businesses may be unwilling to pay for a service that stops at the city limits.
What is the challenge posed by a network that serves only a single geographic area? Anyone who has been trapped on the main Bay Area corridor, Highway 101, during rush hour can tell you that people don't always live and work in the same city. In fact, many employees do not live and work in the same state. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that America's largest 1000 companies have as many as 590 corporate locations--each. This means the Fortune 1000 businesses headquartered in any given city will likely have thousands of corporate locations located beyond city, state or national boundaries.
For municipal networks to be embraced by businesses, and succeed as a service for pay, they must participate in an ecosystem of hotspots. This "network of networks" that I referenced earlier should include other municipal WiFi networks and the private networks of hotspots already in place around the country. It should also be able to accommodate the new wireless technologies--like 3G and WiMax--that are expected to be incorporated into networks over the next few years.
A wireless service must offer security, ease-of-use and ubiquity to business users in order to be both a successful revenue generator and an important economic development asset for a city. When this is achieved, city-wide and region-wide wireless networks can begin to scale to meet the needs of the entire community, now and in the future. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
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WIRELESS NEWS: Novatel blames poor results on competition
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- Novatel Wireless shares fell after the wireless modem maker said overall revenues would be squeezed by the falling price of wireless data cards this year. The company expects first-quarter revenues to come in at between $40 million and $42 million, lower than analyst predictions of $46.8 million. Novatel said profits would be non-existent or even negative. Fourth-quarter results were also lower than expected.
Novatel CEO Hasan Imam blamed the company's poor financials on extreme competitive pressure in the European market for WCDMA gear. That statement caught analysts off guard. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- Novatel Wireless shares fell after the wireless modem maker said overall revenues would be squeezed by the falling price of wireless data cards this year. The company expects first-quarter revenues to come in at between $40 million and $42 million, lower than analyst predictions of $46.8 million. Novatel said profits would be non-existent or even negative. Fourth-quarter results were also lower than expected.
Novatel CEO Hasan Imam blamed the company's poor financials on extreme competitive pressure in the European market for WCDMA gear. That statement caught analysts off guard. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
WIRELESS NEWS: RIM continues to try and fight the good fight
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- Okay, I was going to try and avoid any talk about NTP and RIM until a judge makes his decision about whether he's going to shut down BlackBerry operations in the U.S. But every news outlet has a story about the nasty patent-infringement battle (are you tired of hearing about it yet?). NTP today asked a judge to award it $126 million in damages and issue an injunction against RIM.
It's interesting to note how this got started. RIM could have settled the whole thing a few years ago by paying as little as $10 million. And last year, NTP promised to go away if RIM would cough up $1 billion. But Chairman and co-executive Jim Balsillie took a hardball stance, saying NTP's patents are "committed to the garbage bin."
Despite whether RIM is right, and it looks like the company is, NTP will have managed to damage the BlackBerry brand and loyalty. And all the while, competitors are swooping in like vultures to slowly and methodically take bites out of RIM's market share. As I'm writing this, the USPTO just gave final rejection of a second NTP patent. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- Okay, I was going to try and avoid any talk about NTP and RIM until a judge makes his decision about whether he's going to shut down BlackBerry operations in the U.S. But every news outlet has a story about the nasty patent-infringement battle (are you tired of hearing about it yet?). NTP today asked a judge to award it $126 million in damages and issue an injunction against RIM.
It's interesting to note how this got started. RIM could have settled the whole thing a few years ago by paying as little as $10 million. And last year, NTP promised to go away if RIM would cough up $1 billion. But Chairman and co-executive Jim Balsillie took a hardball stance, saying NTP's patents are "committed to the garbage bin."
Despite whether RIM is right, and it looks like the company is, NTP will have managed to damage the BlackBerry brand and loyalty. And all the while, competitors are swooping in like vultures to slowly and methodically take bites out of RIM's market share. As I'm writing this, the USPTO just gave final rejection of a second NTP patent. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Saturday, February 25, 2006
MOBILE CONTENT NEWS: RealNetworks, DoCoMo to develop video streaming
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Mobile Content Industry News & Updates.- RealNetworks and NTT DoCoMo announced an agreement to deploy Real's streaming mobile video software to DoCoMo's existing V-Live mobile TV service. The JV's aim is to allow content providers to use their own multi-format, cross platform Helix Mobile servers to stream video content over the Internet and onto FOMA handsets. Real and DoCoMo expect the setup to encourage content providers to unleash more content and increase the "virtuous cycle of supply and demand." The companies are pursuing the right goal, but the end quality of the content sounds suspect. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Daily Mobile Content Industry News & Updates.- RealNetworks and NTT DoCoMo announced an agreement to deploy Real's streaming mobile video software to DoCoMo's existing V-Live mobile TV service. The JV's aim is to allow content providers to use their own multi-format, cross platform Helix Mobile servers to stream video content over the Internet and onto FOMA handsets. Real and DoCoMo expect the setup to encourage content providers to unleash more content and increase the "virtuous cycle of supply and demand." The companies are pursuing the right goal, but the end quality of the content sounds suspect. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
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WIRELESS NEWS: Handset vendors open own retail stores
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily WiFi News & Updates.- An interesting branding war is playing itself out. As mobile operators begin pushing for their own brands placed on mobile phones, handset makers are fighting back by introducing their own retail stores. In a move the vendor hopes will build brand loyalty and show off its phones' features, Nokia plans to open 18 stores in cities around the world within the next 18 months in places like New York, Los Angeles, Paris and London. Motorola will open one in Moscow, while Sony has several flagship stores. It's an intriguing concept that may just help vendors distinguish their products from one another. This is a market dominated by me-too products, but handset makers also have to be careful not to upset the carrier ecosystem when it comes to selling service plans. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Daily WiFi News & Updates.- An interesting branding war is playing itself out. As mobile operators begin pushing for their own brands placed on mobile phones, handset makers are fighting back by introducing their own retail stores. In a move the vendor hopes will build brand loyalty and show off its phones' features, Nokia plans to open 18 stores in cities around the world within the next 18 months in places like New York, Los Angeles, Paris and London. Motorola will open one in Moscow, while Sony has several flagship stores. It's an intriguing concept that may just help vendors distinguish their products from one another. This is a market dominated by me-too products, but handset makers also have to be careful not to upset the carrier ecosystem when it comes to selling service plans. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
WIRELESS NEWS: Nokia dealt blow in Japan
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- Nokia received a blow from NTT DoCoMo when Japan's largest operator announced it is delaying the launch of Nokia's 3G FOMA handset because of software problems. Nokia had said last week that the handset was to go on sale today. The delay doesn't come at a good time for Nokia since it has been working on stepping up its visibility in Japan as DoCoMo had scaled back its purchases from Nokia in light of the fact that the vendor had problems implementing i-mode into its handsets, according to DoCoMo officials. The handset is Nokia's first 3G model for DoCoMo, and no decision has been made on when the phone will launch. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- Nokia received a blow from NTT DoCoMo when Japan's largest operator announced it is delaying the launch of Nokia's 3G FOMA handset because of software problems. Nokia had said last week that the handset was to go on sale today. The delay doesn't come at a good time for Nokia since it has been working on stepping up its visibility in Japan as DoCoMo had scaled back its purchases from Nokia in light of the fact that the vendor had problems implementing i-mode into its handsets, according to DoCoMo officials. The handset is Nokia's first 3G model for DoCoMo, and no decision has been made on when the phone will launch. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
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Friday, February 24, 2006
WIRELESS NEWS: Wireless revenues totaled $174.7B in 2005
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) said wireless revenues in the U.S. totaled $174.7 billion in 2005, up 10.7 percent from 2004. The growth drivers were the acceleration in handset revenue and new wireless subscribers. According to the association's annual report, the wireless handset and device market totaled $15 billion last year, with the expectation that the market will increase 19.3 percent this year. Carriers added a record 25 million customers in 2005. TIA said that the recent uptick in wireless subscribers is due in part to moderate price increases and the introduction of new uses for wireless devices. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) said wireless revenues in the U.S. totaled $174.7 billion in 2005, up 10.7 percent from 2004. The growth drivers were the acceleration in handset revenue and new wireless subscribers. According to the association's annual report, the wireless handset and device market totaled $15 billion last year, with the expectation that the market will increase 19.3 percent this year. Carriers added a record 25 million customers in 2005. TIA said that the recent uptick in wireless subscribers is due in part to moderate price increases and the introduction of new uses for wireless devices. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
WIRELESS NEWS: Picture services aim to help ease-of-use problems
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- Sprint announced it will launch this spring Picture Mail groups, a service that allows subscribers to create an online community about any subject and invite friends with an email address or Sprint phone to add pictures, video clips and text of their own at no additional cost. And Seattle-based Vizrea has introduced the Vizrea Snap service, which can automatically move pictures between a phone, PC and the Web.
These services might help push the camera-phone market along. In-Stat has said that only a tiny percentage of camera phones are used regularly to transmit pictures or to store for later use. Less than a third of camera phone owners surveyed by In-Stat indicated that they share picture messages with friends. One of the reasons was that they were turned off by the difficulty of creating and sending pictures. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- Sprint announced it will launch this spring Picture Mail groups, a service that allows subscribers to create an online community about any subject and invite friends with an email address or Sprint phone to add pictures, video clips and text of their own at no additional cost. And Seattle-based Vizrea has introduced the Vizrea Snap service, which can automatically move pictures between a phone, PC and the Web.
These services might help push the camera-phone market along. In-Stat has said that only a tiny percentage of camera phones are used regularly to transmit pictures or to store for later use. Less than a third of camera phone owners surveyed by In-Stat indicated that they share picture messages with friends. One of the reasons was that they were turned off by the difficulty of creating and sending pictures. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
MOBILE CONTENT NEWS: Motorola fears subscribers not excited about moco
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Mobile Content Industry News & Updates.- Motorola's handset division head Ron Garriques said the company is backing away from being the first to market with advanced phones that boast WCDMA and expensive QUALCOMM chips that will enable or optimize next-gen 3G services. Why? He's not so sure subscribers are impressed by moco services and want to pay the money for handsets that support them. "In the past we had to launch every product and chase every market, because we needed the opportunity," he said.
The game changed for Motorola after the RAZR handset's breakout success two years ago--the handset's sales now account for one-third of the company's overall handset sales. Currently, thanks in large part to the RAZR's exterior design, more end users are willing to spend on slick phones with less features. Motorola said Samsung's newest 3G phone won't sell anywhere near the shipments that the RAZR has, so why should Motorola lead the charge? For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Thursday, February 23, 2006
WIRELESS NEWS: Controversy surrounds cell-phone viruses
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- With all the noise surrounding security vendors entering the mobile market to fight viruses, Verizon says it doesn't see a need for its customers to install antivirus software on mobile phones. Verizon is right that threats are low today in light of the fact that there is not one dominant OS platform and that mobile phones pretty much incorporate a push-and-pull method of downloading information from the Internet. But as phones become a virtual PC in the hand, that significantly increases the threat of viruses. In fact, Gartner suggests a widespread attack could happen by the end of next year.
The vendors announcing their progress in the mobile industry have been accused of fear mongering to get their software sold, but most of the ones I talk to are realistic about the threat. They say they're just preparing for the inevitable when mobile phones coalesce around a couple of dominant OS platforms. We're already seeing a high infection rate of non-malicious viruses, meaning virus makers are testing the platforms out. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- With all the noise surrounding security vendors entering the mobile market to fight viruses, Verizon says it doesn't see a need for its customers to install antivirus software on mobile phones. Verizon is right that threats are low today in light of the fact that there is not one dominant OS platform and that mobile phones pretty much incorporate a push-and-pull method of downloading information from the Internet. But as phones become a virtual PC in the hand, that significantly increases the threat of viruses. In fact, Gartner suggests a widespread attack could happen by the end of next year.
The vendors announcing their progress in the mobile industry have been accused of fear mongering to get their software sold, but most of the ones I talk to are realistic about the threat. They say they're just preparing for the inevitable when mobile phones coalesce around a couple of dominant OS platforms. We're already seeing a high infection rate of non-malicious viruses, meaning virus makers are testing the platforms out. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
MOBILE CONTENT NEWS: MoCo events updates
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Mobile Content Industry News & Updates.- This is your first update on MoCo events...
> Software Radio Summit 2006 - Feb 22-23, Tyson's Corner, Vienna, VA
A visionary approach outlining future uses of software radio technology in the military, government & commercial sector. This event will serve as a forum for government, industry & academia to discuss the goals, objectives, priorities, implementation strategies, enablers, barriers and existing program initiatives in support of software-defined radios. www.idga.org/cgi-bin/templates/genevent.html?topic=329&event=8948&
> IT Infrastructure Qualification Summit - Feb 28-March 1, Del Mar, CA
At the IT Infrastructure Qualification Summit, Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, and Biotech industries experts will explain cost-effective strategies for qualifying and maintaining FDA compliance for their MIS infrastructure. Visit www.iqpc.com/cgi-bin/templates/genevent.html?event=8991&topic=233 for more information.
> RFID, Tracking and Barcoding for Hospitals - March 21-22, Scottsdale, AZ
At Healthcare IQ's 4th annual RFID, Tracking and Barcoding for Hospitals you will hear first-hand how leading hospitals and heath networks have implemented electronic barcode scanning and RFID technology to cut unnecessary expenses, improve productivity and increase patient safety. Visit www.iqpc.com/cgi-bin/templates/genevent.html?event=9052&topic=233 for more information.
> Billboard Magazine's MECCA 2006 - April 4, Las Vegas
MECCA is the official mobile entertainment event at CTIA Wireless. MECCA connects the music, film, & TV industry with the wireless world's investors, operators, & application providers to discuss issues in mobile music, games, animation, film & TV. Details at: www.billboardevents.com
> IPTV and Beyond - April 19-20, San Diego
Is your company expecting big payoffs from the IPTV revolution or are you lost in all the hype and confused as to what all this means for your organization? Join us as we discuss the effect of IPTV on your organization and present real-world best practices from those who have implemented IPTV. Visit www.iqpc.com/cgi-bin/templates/genevent.html?event=9550&topic=586 for more information.
> KidPower 2006 and The 13th Annual Conference & Award - May 7-11, Lake Buena Vista, FL
With 13 years under out belts we understand what's important to the marketing minds attempting to engage the ever evolving kids' market. That's why we have organized four full days packed with creativity, education and opportunity. Getting the most out of Kid Power 2006 is as easy as A-B-C-D…. For more information, visit www.iqpc.com/cgi-bin/templates/singlecell.html?topic=236&event=9537.
> 2006 MVNO Summit - May 16-18, Las Vegas
Learn best-practices for entering--and surviving--this competitive but highly-rewarding marketplace and real-world strategies from industry leaders. This conference will equip you with the valuable lessons that you can apply immediately to develop and implement your own MVNO strategy. Visit www.iqpc.com/cgi-bin/templates/genevent.html?event=9193&topic=586 for more information.
> Telecom Financial & Technology Management - May 17-18, Chicago
The telecom industry is evolving and becoming more complicated, needing faster and economically smart solutions to deal with the various processes. This conference is designed so Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies and their telecom leaders can learn how to be more efficient in a telecom environment. Visit www.iqpc.com/cgi-bin/templates/genevent.html?event=9585&topic=233 for more information.
> Management for Defense Spectrum - May 23-24, Arlington, VA
Maximize spectrum management and provide optimal communications in times of increasing security threats. Timely updates on new spectrum requirements and strategies with a balanced perspective from key DoD, FCC, Commerce Department and Industry members on spectrum management policy, requirements and research & development. Visit www.iqpc.com/cgi-bin/templates/genevent.html?event=9644&topic=221 for more information.
For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Daily Mobile Content Industry News & Updates.- This is your first update on MoCo events...
> Software Radio Summit 2006 - Feb 22-23, Tyson's Corner, Vienna, VA
A visionary approach outlining future uses of software radio technology in the military, government & commercial sector. This event will serve as a forum for government, industry & academia to discuss the goals, objectives, priorities, implementation strategies, enablers, barriers and existing program initiatives in support of software-defined radios. www.idga.org/cgi-bin/templates/genevent.html?topic=329&event=8948&
> IT Infrastructure Qualification Summit - Feb 28-March 1, Del Mar, CA
At the IT Infrastructure Qualification Summit, Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, and Biotech industries experts will explain cost-effective strategies for qualifying and maintaining FDA compliance for their MIS infrastructure. Visit www.iqpc.com/cgi-bin/templates/genevent.html?event=8991&topic=233 for more information.
> RFID, Tracking and Barcoding for Hospitals - March 21-22, Scottsdale, AZ
At Healthcare IQ's 4th annual RFID, Tracking and Barcoding for Hospitals you will hear first-hand how leading hospitals and heath networks have implemented electronic barcode scanning and RFID technology to cut unnecessary expenses, improve productivity and increase patient safety. Visit www.iqpc.com/cgi-bin/templates/genevent.html?event=9052&topic=233 for more information.
> Billboard Magazine's MECCA 2006 - April 4, Las Vegas
MECCA is the official mobile entertainment event at CTIA Wireless. MECCA connects the music, film, & TV industry with the wireless world's investors, operators, & application providers to discuss issues in mobile music, games, animation, film & TV. Details at: www.billboardevents.com
> IPTV and Beyond - April 19-20, San Diego
Is your company expecting big payoffs from the IPTV revolution or are you lost in all the hype and confused as to what all this means for your organization? Join us as we discuss the effect of IPTV on your organization and present real-world best practices from those who have implemented IPTV. Visit www.iqpc.com/cgi-bin/templates/genevent.html?event=9550&topic=586 for more information.
> KidPower 2006 and The 13th Annual Conference & Award - May 7-11, Lake Buena Vista, FL
With 13 years under out belts we understand what's important to the marketing minds attempting to engage the ever evolving kids' market. That's why we have organized four full days packed with creativity, education and opportunity. Getting the most out of Kid Power 2006 is as easy as A-B-C-D…. For more information, visit www.iqpc.com/cgi-bin/templates/singlecell.html?topic=236&event=9537.
> 2006 MVNO Summit - May 16-18, Las Vegas
Learn best-practices for entering--and surviving--this competitive but highly-rewarding marketplace and real-world strategies from industry leaders. This conference will equip you with the valuable lessons that you can apply immediately to develop and implement your own MVNO strategy. Visit www.iqpc.com/cgi-bin/templates/genevent.html?event=9193&topic=586 for more information.
> Telecom Financial & Technology Management - May 17-18, Chicago
The telecom industry is evolving and becoming more complicated, needing faster and economically smart solutions to deal with the various processes. This conference is designed so Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies and their telecom leaders can learn how to be more efficient in a telecom environment. Visit www.iqpc.com/cgi-bin/templates/genevent.html?event=9585&topic=233 for more information.
> Management for Defense Spectrum - May 23-24, Arlington, VA
Maximize spectrum management and provide optimal communications in times of increasing security threats. Timely updates on new spectrum requirements and strategies with a balanced perspective from key DoD, FCC, Commerce Department and Industry members on spectrum management policy, requirements and research & development. Visit www.iqpc.com/cgi-bin/templates/genevent.html?event=9644&topic=221 for more information.
For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
MOBILE CONTENT NEWS: More updates on the new Mobile Content Market
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Mobile Content Industry News & Updates.- The Mobile Content Market or MoCo is what's hot right now, and we are you main source for moco industry news...
> Commodore and The Content Factory team up to take on mobile gaming. The plan is to open new channels for delivering digital media content, which can include video, music, games and business applications for mobile phones and handheld devices. Article
> An Australian fund is in the works to grant venture capital to Australia's emerging mobile TV sector. Article
> Axiom Telecom launches multi-platform chat service that claims to bridge ICQ, MSN, AOL, Google and Yahoo! IM services. Article
> Here's a high level New York Times take on 3G services and a profile of an early adopter who remains unimpressed. Article
> Abandon Mobile, in an exclusive partnership with NBC Sports, releases two new wireless game titles: Bode Miller Alpine Racing and Abandon's additional release, NBC Sports Figure Skating. Both are available for download now for customers on the Cingular Wireless, Sprint PCS and Verizon Wireless networks. Article
> Researchers discover that rats use instant replay for memory and while dreaming. Article
For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Daily Mobile Content Industry News & Updates.- The Mobile Content Market or MoCo is what's hot right now, and we are you main source for moco industry news...
> Commodore and The Content Factory team up to take on mobile gaming. The plan is to open new channels for delivering digital media content, which can include video, music, games and business applications for mobile phones and handheld devices. Article
> An Australian fund is in the works to grant venture capital to Australia's emerging mobile TV sector. Article
> Axiom Telecom launches multi-platform chat service that claims to bridge ICQ, MSN, AOL, Google and Yahoo! IM services. Article
> Here's a high level New York Times take on 3G services and a profile of an early adopter who remains unimpressed. Article
> Abandon Mobile, in an exclusive partnership with NBC Sports, releases two new wireless game titles: Bode Miller Alpine Racing and Abandon's additional release, NBC Sports Figure Skating. Both are available for download now for customers on the Cingular Wireless, Sprint PCS and Verizon Wireless networks. Article
> Researchers discover that rats use instant replay for memory and while dreaming. Article
For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
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MOBILE CONTENT NEWS: 3 Italia says mobile TV to increase IPO
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Mobile Content Industry News & Updates.- 3 Italia CEO Vincenzo Novari said the launch of his company's mobile TV service will boost its IPO valuation because media companies are valued at around double the multiples of traditional telecom companies due to their higher margins. Currently, media services like data downloading and streaming account for 30 percent of the carrier's sales, but Novari said he didn't know what percentage of sales needed to be from media services to be considered a "media company." For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Daily Mobile Content Industry News & Updates.- 3 Italia CEO Vincenzo Novari said the launch of his company's mobile TV service will boost its IPO valuation because media companies are valued at around double the multiples of traditional telecom companies due to their higher margins. Currently, media services like data downloading and streaming account for 30 percent of the carrier's sales, but Novari said he didn't know what percentage of sales needed to be from media services to be considered a "media company." For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
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MOBILE CONTENT NEWS: Third Screen Media raises $5M in second round
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Mobile Content Industry News & Updates.- Mobile advertising and marketing software developer Third Screen Media announced it has secured $5 million in venture capital led by TD Capital Ventures with backing from Blue Chip Venture. The company said the round will go toward marketing its MADX mobile ad delivery platform to publishers, carriers, brands and advertising agencies. Third Screen has deployed or tested its products with USA Today, MasterCard, Dunkin Donuts, MSN and Sprint. Mobile marketing is hot, and Third Screen Media can back that statement up with its funding. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
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Daily Mobile Content Industry News & Updates.- Mobile advertising and marketing software developer Third Screen Media announced it has secured $5 million in venture capital led by TD Capital Ventures with backing from Blue Chip Venture. The company said the round will go toward marketing its MADX mobile ad delivery platform to publishers, carriers, brands and advertising agencies. Third Screen has deployed or tested its products with USA Today, MasterCard, Dunkin Donuts, MSN and Sprint. Mobile marketing is hot, and Third Screen Media can back that statement up with its funding. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
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MOBILE CONTENT NEWS: 89% of brands to use mobile marketing by 2008
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Mobile Content Industry News & Updates.- According to a recent study by mobile infrastructure software provider Airwide Solutions, by 2008 an estimated 89 percent of major brands will use text and multimedia messaging to reach their audience. (Please note: Airwide offers monitoring solutions for SMS and MMS campaigns.) The report also claims nearly one-third plan to spend more than 10 percent of their marketing budget on the mobile medium. Currently, 40 percent of brands have already launched SMS marketing campaigns and a rugged 18 percent have deployed MMS marketing initiatives. The study found the largest barrier to market for such campaigns is a lack of information as to how to manage and implement an SMS campaign.
The report concluded that brands want the ability to reach a specific target audience, more info about how the user responded to the message and proof that the message had been received by the user's handset. Surprisingly, Airwide released such a monitoring tool just last week. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Daily Mobile Content Industry News & Updates.- According to a recent study by mobile infrastructure software provider Airwide Solutions, by 2008 an estimated 89 percent of major brands will use text and multimedia messaging to reach their audience. (Please note: Airwide offers monitoring solutions for SMS and MMS campaigns.) The report also claims nearly one-third plan to spend more than 10 percent of their marketing budget on the mobile medium. Currently, 40 percent of brands have already launched SMS marketing campaigns and a rugged 18 percent have deployed MMS marketing initiatives. The study found the largest barrier to market for such campaigns is a lack of information as to how to manage and implement an SMS campaign.
The report concluded that brands want the ability to reach a specific target audience, more info about how the user responded to the message and proof that the message had been received by the user's handset. Surprisingly, Airwide released such a monitoring tool just last week. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
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MOBILE CONTENT NEWS: AT&T, Yahoo! team up for moco services
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Mobile Content Industry News & Updates.- AT&T and Yahoo's Go Mobile team have partnered for a mobile app that brings Cingular subscriber's AT&T Yahoo! mail, photos, address book and more to the user's handheld. The app also comes equipped with Yahoo! Messenger, allowing users to exchange IMs, voice clips, emoticons and Audibles. The service will work exclusively with Nokia's 6682 handset, which sells online for $199.99 after a $50 rebate. AT&T recommended subscribers also sign up for its data service, which runs $19.99 for an unlimited plan. Between the exclusive on the handset and the additional $20, Cingular needs to seriously consider whether any lay user really has the desire to check their Yahoo! mail anywhere, anytime for that much money. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Daily Mobile Content Industry News & Updates.- AT&T and Yahoo's Go Mobile team have partnered for a mobile app that brings Cingular subscriber's AT&T Yahoo! mail, photos, address book and more to the user's handheld. The app also comes equipped with Yahoo! Messenger, allowing users to exchange IMs, voice clips, emoticons and Audibles. The service will work exclusively with Nokia's 6682 handset, which sells online for $199.99 after a $50 rebate. AT&T recommended subscribers also sign up for its data service, which runs $19.99 for an unlimited plan. Between the exclusive on the handset and the additional $20, Cingular needs to seriously consider whether any lay user really has the desire to check their Yahoo! mail anywhere, anytime for that much money. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
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WIRELESS NEWS: Keep up with the lastest Wireless news
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- Here are some extra wireless updates to keep you ahead on the mobile industry.
> Nokia's music N91 smartphone has been held up because of DRM issues. Article
> Ericsson signed HSDPA contracts with Italian operator 3 and Swiss operator Swisscom Mobile. Article
> San Francisco reveals six proposals to running the city's muni-WiFi network. Article
> STMicroelectronics announced a new Multi-Chip Package memory portfolio for 3G and CDMA mobile phones. Release
> Afghanistan's telecoms regulator has shut down an illegal GSM network operating in Kabul. Article
> A Canadian university has limited WiFi networks on campus because the long-term safety of the technology is "unproven." Article
For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- Here are some extra wireless updates to keep you ahead on the mobile industry.
> Nokia's music N91 smartphone has been held up because of DRM issues. Article
> Ericsson signed HSDPA contracts with Italian operator 3 and Swiss operator Swisscom Mobile. Article
> San Francisco reveals six proposals to running the city's muni-WiFi network. Article
> STMicroelectronics announced a new Multi-Chip Package memory portfolio for 3G and CDMA mobile phones. Release
> Afghanistan's telecoms regulator has shut down an illegal GSM network operating in Kabul. Article
> A Canadian university has limited WiFi networks on campus because the long-term safety of the technology is "unproven." Article
For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
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WIRELESS NEWS: NTT DoCoMo transmits 2.5 Gbps in 4G trial
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- NTT DoCoMo said it transmitted data at 2.5 Gbps to a moving vehicle using MIMO (multiple-input, multiple-output) technology. The tests are part of the Japanese operator's research into fourth-generation mobile technology. The vehicle, however, was traveling at 12 mph. MIMO, which sends data using multiple antennas, is emerging as the key enabler of super fast data speeds. It is an integral part of the 802.11n WiFi standard and will be an important development in the 3G standards-making process going forward. Look for lots of patents filed on this one. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- NTT DoCoMo said it transmitted data at 2.5 Gbps to a moving vehicle using MIMO (multiple-input, multiple-output) technology. The tests are part of the Japanese operator's research into fourth-generation mobile technology. The vehicle, however, was traveling at 12 mph. MIMO, which sends data using multiple antennas, is emerging as the key enabler of super fast data speeds. It is an integral part of the 802.11n WiFi standard and will be an important development in the 3G standards-making process going forward. Look for lots of patents filed on this one. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
WIRELESS NEWS: Technology CEOs call for spectrum policy changes
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- Wireless executives have long complained about the inefficient use of spectrum in the U.S. Now a group of technology executives are calling on Congress and President Bush to initiate a formal review of spectrum in the U.S. to determine where it is being used inefficiently. The Technology CEO Council, in a report released yesterday, wants Congress to instruct the FCC and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to report on the value and lost opportunities, primarily as a result of inefficient government use. It also wants more unlicensed spectrum for WiFi and other services, as well as a change in the spectrum auction process, saying spectrum policy is still governed by outdated 1970s policies. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- Wireless executives have long complained about the inefficient use of spectrum in the U.S. Now a group of technology executives are calling on Congress and President Bush to initiate a formal review of spectrum in the U.S. to determine where it is being used inefficiently. The Technology CEO Council, in a report released yesterday, wants Congress to instruct the FCC and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to report on the value and lost opportunities, primarily as a result of inefficient government use. It also wants more unlicensed spectrum for WiFi and other services, as well as a change in the spectrum auction process, saying spectrum policy is still governed by outdated 1970s policies. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
WIRELESS NEWS: What's the future of push-to-talk in the U.S.?
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily WiFi News & Updates.- Push-to-talk services are in the news again. Remember when they were the hottest topic in 2002 and 2003? Operators looking jealously at Nextel's high ARPU thought IP networks would finally allow them to compete. It turned out though that when Verizon launched the first competitive PTT service it couldn't compete on quality. Marketing of the service quickly faded. Cingular and Alltel have launched services using a solution from Kodiak, which uses a circuit-switched network that reduces latency problems. But PTT will probably run into the same adoption problems SMS and MMS faced early on in the U.S. because carriers aren't opening up their networks to interoperability. Sprint Nextel won't have an incentive for a long time to do so because it still has a corner on this market. It's interesting that Verizon now says that text messaging and in-network free mobile-to-mobile provide the instant communications consumers want. Has it totally abandoned PTT or is it waiting for the next generation of EV-DO technology that offers QoS over VoIP and quicker connection times? For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Daily WiFi News & Updates.- Push-to-talk services are in the news again. Remember when they were the hottest topic in 2002 and 2003? Operators looking jealously at Nextel's high ARPU thought IP networks would finally allow them to compete. It turned out though that when Verizon launched the first competitive PTT service it couldn't compete on quality. Marketing of the service quickly faded. Cingular and Alltel have launched services using a solution from Kodiak, which uses a circuit-switched network that reduces latency problems. But PTT will probably run into the same adoption problems SMS and MMS faced early on in the U.S. because carriers aren't opening up their networks to interoperability. Sprint Nextel won't have an incentive for a long time to do so because it still has a corner on this market. It's interesting that Verizon now says that text messaging and in-network free mobile-to-mobile provide the instant communications consumers want. Has it totally abandoned PTT or is it waiting for the next generation of EV-DO technology that offers QoS over VoIP and quicker connection times? For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
WIRELESS NEWS: Tomorrow D-day for RIM's BlackBerry service
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- Tomorrow is D-day for Research In Motion. A federal judge will decide whether or not to impose an injunction to shut down BlackBerry operations in the U.S. as a result of RIM's patent battle with NTP. To be sure, carriers are watching the situation and have been testing and certifying RIM's workaround solution in case the judge doesn't rule in RIM's favor.
The workaround solution requires customers to download new software to their BlackBerry devices, and corporate customers will have to upgrade the software on BlackBerry servers. Some wireless operators are worried that older BlackBerry devices will be unable to use the workaround software because they don't have enough memory. While operators say they are confident things are going to be operating as usual, they have to be biting their nails this week. After all, their BlackBerry customers are some of the most important revenue generators. Meanwhile, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued a final rejection to one of the key patents NTP's infringement lawsuit against RIM. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- Tomorrow is D-day for Research In Motion. A federal judge will decide whether or not to impose an injunction to shut down BlackBerry operations in the U.S. as a result of RIM's patent battle with NTP. To be sure, carriers are watching the situation and have been testing and certifying RIM's workaround solution in case the judge doesn't rule in RIM's favor.
The workaround solution requires customers to download new software to their BlackBerry devices, and corporate customers will have to upgrade the software on BlackBerry servers. Some wireless operators are worried that older BlackBerry devices will be unable to use the workaround software because they don't have enough memory. While operators say they are confident things are going to be operating as usual, they have to be biting their nails this week. After all, their BlackBerry customers are some of the most important revenue generators. Meanwhile, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued a final rejection to one of the key patents NTP's infringement lawsuit against RIM. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
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WIRELESS NEWS: Keep you updated one news a ta time
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- New of the top Wireless and Mobile industry updates...
> EarthLink and Google have combined their proposals to build a muni-WiFi network in San Francisco. Article
> It's a sign of a maturing market: About 16 percent of U.S. wireless customers have two mobile phones. Article
> A federal judge refused the Justice Department's request for its own hearing on how a possible shutdown of BlackBerry email service would effect government employees. Article
> London announced plans to install a comprehensive WiFi network throughout the city's Square Mile. Article
> Georgia's National Communications Commission plans to auction a 3G license. Article
> New wireless technology could replace fiber in some instances. Article
For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- New of the top Wireless and Mobile industry updates...
> EarthLink and Google have combined their proposals to build a muni-WiFi network in San Francisco. Article
> It's a sign of a maturing market: About 16 percent of U.S. wireless customers have two mobile phones. Article
> A federal judge refused the Justice Department's request for its own hearing on how a possible shutdown of BlackBerry email service would effect government employees. Article
> London announced plans to install a comprehensive WiFi network throughout the city's Square Mile. Article
> Georgia's National Communications Commission plans to auction a 3G license. Article
> New wireless technology could replace fiber in some instances. Article
For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
WIRELESS NEWS: Deadbeat customers cost a lot of money
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- Deadbeat customers are costing mobile operators about $26 billion every year, according to a report from Analysys and Talgentra, which surveyed operators around the world. As a result, 5 percent of total billings are written off annually. One of the main problems associated with the high write-off figures is that collections often fall between the responsibilities of various departments in a company. In other words, there is no clear strategy for collecting. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- Deadbeat customers are costing mobile operators about $26 billion every year, according to a report from Analysys and Talgentra, which surveyed operators around the world. As a result, 5 percent of total billings are written off annually. One of the main problems associated with the high write-off figures is that collections often fall between the responsibilities of various departments in a company. In other words, there is no clear strategy for collecting. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
WIRELESS NEWS: Alltel to acquire Ill. regional operator
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- Not surprisingly, we're seeing large operators snapping up small, regional operators as regional players struggle in an environment dominated by national or nearly national operators with cheap country-wide pricing plans. Alltel purchased First Cellular of Southern Illinois, a locally owned wireless service provider in Mt. Vernon. Verizon Wireless recently acquired a small cellular operator in Northern California, Cal-One Cellular, which operates under the Cal North Wireless brand. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- Not surprisingly, we're seeing large operators snapping up small, regional operators as regional players struggle in an environment dominated by national or nearly national operators with cheap country-wide pricing plans. Alltel purchased First Cellular of Southern Illinois, a locally owned wireless service provider in Mt. Vernon. Verizon Wireless recently acquired a small cellular operator in Northern California, Cal-One Cellular, which operates under the Cal North Wireless brand. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
WIRELESS NEWS: EC expected to rule on QUALCOMM antitrust case
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- The European Commission is expected to publish an initial decision on complaints against QUALCOMM and its alleged patent license policies. Broadcom, Ericsson, NEC, Nokia, Panasonic Mobile Communications and Texas Instruments have claimed that QUALCOMM is engaging in anti-competitive practices when it comes to licensing essential patents for 3G W-CDMA systems. Analysts believe the EC will pursue the matter, but a detailed investigation from the commission could take years. So expect a long, drawn out battle here, and QUALCOMM is no stranger to vicious, drawn-out IPR battles. It's a classic case of one company trying to get as much as it can from licensing while the licensees want to pay as little as they can. Licensing is something QUALCOMM will vigorously defend. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- The European Commission is expected to publish an initial decision on complaints against QUALCOMM and its alleged patent license policies. Broadcom, Ericsson, NEC, Nokia, Panasonic Mobile Communications and Texas Instruments have claimed that QUALCOMM is engaging in anti-competitive practices when it comes to licensing essential patents for 3G W-CDMA systems. Analysts believe the EC will pursue the matter, but a detailed investigation from the commission could take years. So expect a long, drawn out battle here, and QUALCOMM is no stranger to vicious, drawn-out IPR battles. It's a classic case of one company trying to get as much as it can from licensing while the licensees want to pay as little as they can. Licensing is something QUALCOMM will vigorously defend. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
WIRELESS NEWS: Senate wants unlicensed access in 700 MHz
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily WiFi News & Updates.- Two new bills circulating in the U.S. Senate would allow WISPs to operate on an unlicensed basis in unused 700 MHz TV spectrum. There's a lot of pressure on Congress right now to allow this because it is seen as a viable way to enable cheaper and easier widespread broadband access for rural and low-income areas. But let's hope Congress won't jump the gun here. The FCC has already been considering rules for this since 2004, but there are some big concerns about interference. Both new bills would force the FCC to move more quickly on concluding those rulemaking procedures and require the agency to craft technical rules and guidelines for those operating on the unlicensed spectrum. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
Daily WiFi News & Updates.- Two new bills circulating in the U.S. Senate would allow WISPs to operate on an unlicensed basis in unused 700 MHz TV spectrum. There's a lot of pressure on Congress right now to allow this because it is seen as a viable way to enable cheaper and easier widespread broadband access for rural and low-income areas. But let's hope Congress won't jump the gun here. The FCC has already been considering rules for this since 2004, but there are some big concerns about interference. Both new bills would force the FCC to move more quickly on concluding those rulemaking procedures and require the agency to craft technical rules and guidelines for those operating on the unlicensed spectrum. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
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WIRELESS NEWS: Cingular rolls out OfficeReach for enterprises
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily WiFi News & Updates.- Cingular Wireless introduced Cingular OfficeReach, an integrated communications management solution that allows businesses to administer their wireline and wireless services as one system to help control telecom costs. OfficeReach is a voice-based Virtual Private Network (VPN) that enables business customers to manage their communications platforms through a suite of tools, including one number service, customizable call management, private numbering plan and zone billing. OfficeReach is integrated directly into a company's existing telephone network and uses a database-driven, intelligent platform. Cingular says OfficeReach requires no capital investment in PBX infrastructure so trunk line and PBX investments are minimized while the organization grows.
We're starting to see a big emphasis from carriers on helping enterprises control telecom spending. Sprint quietly rolled out a voice feature for both wireless consumers and business users called Sprint to Home that allows customers to designate a wireline number for unlimited calling for $5 a month. Business users of Mobile to Office pay $8 a month and can call a designated wireline business or residential number on an unlimited basis. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
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WIRELESS NEWS: Sprint Nextel takes merger-related hit
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- Sprint Nextel took a hit from merger-related expenses, announcing a 55 percent drop in fourth-quarter net income. The carrier also announced revenue for 2006 will be far below what analysts had forecasted. Revenue will come in at about $41 billion, and analysts were forecasting $46.8 billion in revenue. Sprint Nextel added 2 million customers, ending the year with 47.6 million customers.
Analysts I'm sure are watching the mix of customers coming on the network, perhaps fearing that the majority of customer adds may be prepaid customers in the future. Prepaid typically brings in higher churn and lower ARPU. The company added 746,000 users under the Sprint and Nextel post-paid brands, 624,000 under the Boost Mobile brand and 651,000 through wholesale channels and from PCS affiliates. Boost Mobile is Sprint Nextel's subsidiary that offers a prepaid push-to-talk service targeted at younger users. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
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Sunday, February 19, 2006
WIRELESS NEWS: Walking the Line Of IEEE Process
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- So the question remains, when will the draft be stable enough to begin designing firmware upgradeable chipsets? The industry eagerly awaits an answer. Claims that chip sets based on any early draft will be firmware upgradeable or interoperable with the final 802.11n specification are irresponsible and may mislead consumers who do not completely understand the IEEE process.
Gartner, Farpoint Group and other industry experts further highlight that claims of upgradeability at this juncture are at best unfounded and at worst misleading. They also point out that these claims have the potential to put chip vendors and the OEMs who work with them in an extremely difficult position when upgradeability and interoperability is not achieved.
In a recent statement about claims of upgradeability and interoperability Gartner warned, "Gartner believes that such claims may be misleading to clients, in part because they are premature, since the specification is likely to undergo changes over the next year. Also, customers may mistakenly infer that these chips can be made compliant through upgrades. In the past, with 802.11g, a similar rush to marketing occurred and included promises regarding the ability to upgrade that were not met." For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
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Daily Wireless News & Updates.- So the question remains, when will the draft be stable enough to begin designing firmware upgradeable chipsets? The industry eagerly awaits an answer. Claims that chip sets based on any early draft will be firmware upgradeable or interoperable with the final 802.11n specification are irresponsible and may mislead consumers who do not completely understand the IEEE process.
Gartner, Farpoint Group and other industry experts further highlight that claims of upgradeability at this juncture are at best unfounded and at worst misleading. They also point out that these claims have the potential to put chip vendors and the OEMs who work with them in an extremely difficult position when upgradeability and interoperability is not achieved.
In a recent statement about claims of upgradeability and interoperability Gartner warned, "Gartner believes that such claims may be misleading to clients, in part because they are premature, since the specification is likely to undergo changes over the next year. Also, customers may mistakenly infer that these chips can be made compliant through upgrades. In the past, with 802.11g, a similar rush to marketing occurred and included promises regarding the ability to upgrade that were not met." For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
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WIRELESS NEWS: The Road Ahead For 802.11n
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- Initially, many within the 802.11n task group estimated that it would take just over a year to move from Draft 1.0 to ratification. The IEEE, however, has since agreed that a more reasonable timeline is 18 months and now estimates ratification of the standard to be in September 2007. This builds in time for the 500-member IEEE 802.11n task group to review the draft for errors and omissions, inconsistencies with other 802.11 standards, possible improvements in performance and interoperability and better voice and multimedia application support. The first round of IEEE group corrections and improvements will be incorporated into a Draft 2.0 in May or July 2006, and the IEEE anticipates that a last draft will be ratified approximately one year later.
This schedule update by the IEEE indicates that a lot work still needs to be done, and that the first draft will undergo several rounds of review and revisions before it is stable enough to guarantee firmware upgradeability or interoperability to the final ratified standard. More importantly, until there is a stable and mature draft of the IEEE 802.11n standard, the Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) cannot begin the testing and certification program, which it expects to begin in March 2007. Until this certification testing is in place, device manufacturers-and consumers-cannot be assured of interoperability between different vendors' 802.11n products. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
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Daily Wireless News & Updates.- Initially, many within the 802.11n task group estimated that it would take just over a year to move from Draft 1.0 to ratification. The IEEE, however, has since agreed that a more reasonable timeline is 18 months and now estimates ratification of the standard to be in September 2007. This builds in time for the 500-member IEEE 802.11n task group to review the draft for errors and omissions, inconsistencies with other 802.11 standards, possible improvements in performance and interoperability and better voice and multimedia application support. The first round of IEEE group corrections and improvements will be incorporated into a Draft 2.0 in May or July 2006, and the IEEE anticipates that a last draft will be ratified approximately one year later.
This schedule update by the IEEE indicates that a lot work still needs to be done, and that the first draft will undergo several rounds of review and revisions before it is stable enough to guarantee firmware upgradeability or interoperability to the final ratified standard. More importantly, until there is a stable and mature draft of the IEEE 802.11n standard, the Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) cannot begin the testing and certification program, which it expects to begin in March 2007. Until this certification testing is in place, device manufacturers-and consumers-cannot be assured of interoperability between different vendors' 802.11n products. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
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Saturday, February 18, 2006
WIFI NEWS: CTIA no longer opposed to muni-WiFi
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily WiFi News & Updates.- CTIA says it is no longer opposed to competition from city-sponsored muni-WiFi initiatives now that its members are involved in some of them. Last year, CTIA raised concerns about competition from muni-WiFi initiatives. This year there are a number of operators with plans to deploy hybrid services. "What has changed is that we reflect our members and the industry," Senior Vice President Michael Altschul said. "As our technology and our world has evolved, licensed and unlicensed converge, and our members are a part of it." For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
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Daily WiFi News & Updates.- CTIA says it is no longer opposed to competition from city-sponsored muni-WiFi initiatives now that its members are involved in some of them. Last year, CTIA raised concerns about competition from muni-WiFi initiatives. This year there are a number of operators with plans to deploy hybrid services. "What has changed is that we reflect our members and the industry," Senior Vice President Michael Altschul said. "As our technology and our world has evolved, licensed and unlicensed converge, and our members are a part of it." For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
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WIRELESS NEWS: US leads in ringtone downloads
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- M:metrics' first comparison of German, UK and US use of mobile content shows that US consumers outpaced their European counterparts when it came to downloading ringtones. During the last quarter of 2005, 9.7 percent of US mobile subscribers downloaded a ringtone compared with 7.1 percent of Brits and 7 percent of Germans. But 4.1 per cent of UK users had downloaded a game in the period of the survey compared with 3.3 percent of Americans and 2 percent of Germans. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
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Daily Wireless News & Updates.- M:metrics' first comparison of German, UK and US use of mobile content shows that US consumers outpaced their European counterparts when it came to downloading ringtones. During the last quarter of 2005, 9.7 percent of US mobile subscribers downloaded a ringtone compared with 7.1 percent of Brits and 7 percent of Germans. But 4.1 per cent of UK users had downloaded a game in the period of the survey compared with 3.3 percent of Americans and 2 percent of Germans. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
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WIRELESS NEWS: RadioShack rocked by wireless sales
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- RadioShack posted a 62 percent drop in fourth-quarter net income, and announced a massive restructuring plan that could include closing up to 10 percent of stores. Wireless is primarily to blame. The company told investors that strong sales in products such as digital cameras, satellite radios and portable DVD players were not enough to offset weakness in wireless and other high-margin items. Wireless sales took a hit when Verizon Wireless transitioned out and Cingular Wireless came in. RadioShack expected a considerable increase in Sprint Nextel sales to offset the transition, but it didn't happen. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
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WIRELESS NEWS: The MIMO Wireless Opportunity
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- The MIMO technology at the heart of 802.11n is more complex than any technology ever attempted in wireless, and there is much work to be done to create a stable and final draft of the IEEE standard. Analysts forecast the market for MIMO to reach $1 billion in 2007, in large part due to the industry push to standardize MIMO Wi-Fi technology through the 802.11n standard. The consumer market today can experience the benefits of MIMO-powered wireless networks through Wi-Fi certified 802.11b/g and 802.11a/g compliant products from leading providers such as Linksys, Netgear, Buffalo, Belkin, Corega, and others. Because these products are Wi-Fi Alliance certified for interoperability, they are guaranteed to work with 802.11n products shipped in the future.
Years have been invested in demonstrating and evangelizing MIMO technology to gain its acceptance by the industry. However, those closely involved will agree that the surface has just been scratched in terms of the opportunity presented by MIMO. MIMO-based products are bringing a new level of connectivity to millions of consumers, and the technology--with the ratification of a final draft of the 802.11n standard--will form an essential building block of the wireless future. This industry is truly poised to explode once the IEEE and Wi-Fi Alliance complete the standardization and certification process. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
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Daily Wireless News & Updates.- The MIMO technology at the heart of 802.11n is more complex than any technology ever attempted in wireless, and there is much work to be done to create a stable and final draft of the IEEE standard. Analysts forecast the market for MIMO to reach $1 billion in 2007, in large part due to the industry push to standardize MIMO Wi-Fi technology through the 802.11n standard. The consumer market today can experience the benefits of MIMO-powered wireless networks through Wi-Fi certified 802.11b/g and 802.11a/g compliant products from leading providers such as Linksys, Netgear, Buffalo, Belkin, Corega, and others. Because these products are Wi-Fi Alliance certified for interoperability, they are guaranteed to work with 802.11n products shipped in the future.
Years have been invested in demonstrating and evangelizing MIMO technology to gain its acceptance by the industry. However, those closely involved will agree that the surface has just been scratched in terms of the opportunity presented by MIMO. MIMO-based products are bringing a new level of connectivity to millions of consumers, and the technology--with the ratification of a final draft of the 802.11n standard--will form an essential building block of the wireless future. This industry is truly poised to explode once the IEEE and Wi-Fi Alliance complete the standardization and certification process. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
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WIRELESS NEWS: Unlocking the True Potential of the Smart Home--IEEE 802.11n
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- Airgo's David Borison talks about the dangers of developing 802.11n chipsets before the standard is completed.
Just a few weeks ago, a key milestone was reached in a process that has captured the attention of the entire wireless industry: the 802.11n task group voted to accept the joint proposal as the basis for draft one of the new IEEE next generation WiFi standard. This joint proposal includes features and performance benefits that will enable the industry to realize a host of emerging applications such as streaming video, audio and VIP.
The 802.11n standard has been the focus of intense scrutiny during the past several months due to the incredible benefits of the Airgo-based MIMI technology on which it is based. Acceptance of the joint proposal serves the best interests of both consumers and the industry because this proposal can now be evaluated and improved by all parties in the open IEEE forum. The vote was decided by a 184 to 0 margin and signals an end to the special interest group politics that disrupted the standards progress last fall. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
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Daily Wireless News & Updates.- Airgo's David Borison talks about the dangers of developing 802.11n chipsets before the standard is completed.
Just a few weeks ago, a key milestone was reached in a process that has captured the attention of the entire wireless industry: the 802.11n task group voted to accept the joint proposal as the basis for draft one of the new IEEE next generation WiFi standard. This joint proposal includes features and performance benefits that will enable the industry to realize a host of emerging applications such as streaming video, audio and VIP.
The 802.11n standard has been the focus of intense scrutiny during the past several months due to the incredible benefits of the Airgo-based MIMI technology on which it is based. Acceptance of the joint proposal serves the best interests of both consumers and the industry because this proposal can now be evaluated and improved by all parties in the open IEEE forum. The vote was decided by a 184 to 0 margin and signals an end to the special interest group politics that disrupted the standards progress last fall. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
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WIRELESS NEWS: Cellular/WiFi handset battery life is poor
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- With all the hype surrounding the introduction of cellular/WiFi handsets, softswitch platform provider Netcentrex reminds us that battery life stinks, making fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) unattractive at this point. These handsets are burning up the battery power too fast, meaning users only have about four hours in standby time. So don't expect the FMC market to take off too quickly. Netcentrex reckons it will take about six months for handset makers to resolve the battery consumption problem. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
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Daily Wireless News & Updates.- With all the hype surrounding the introduction of cellular/WiFi handsets, softswitch platform provider Netcentrex reminds us that battery life stinks, making fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) unattractive at this point. These handsets are burning up the battery power too fast, meaning users only have about four hours in standby time. So don't expect the FMC market to take off too quickly. Netcentrex reckons it will take about six months for handset makers to resolve the battery consumption problem. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
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WIRELESS NEWS: Warner Bros. to move into off-portal content
By Daily Wireless Updates, Power by Cogni360
Daily Wireless News & Updates.- Warner Brothers told 3GSM attendees that the company plans to begin its own mobile Internet site to distribute TV, video and even films to cell phone users. Off-portal, or direct-to-consumer, content is poised to grow in the U.S., with Cingular Wireless, T-Mobile and Sprint Nextel embracing the concept as a way to grow revenues without having to do any of the heavy lifting. For Warner Bros., it doesn't mind sharing as much as 50 percent of the revenues with carriers for ringtones that are sold on carrier decks, but that revenue-sharing arrangement is not good enough for TV and movies if consumers watch movies on their phones instead of DVDs. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
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Daily Wireless News & Updates.- Warner Brothers told 3GSM attendees that the company plans to begin its own mobile Internet site to distribute TV, video and even films to cell phone users. Off-portal, or direct-to-consumer, content is poised to grow in the U.S., with Cingular Wireless, T-Mobile and Sprint Nextel embracing the concept as a way to grow revenues without having to do any of the heavy lifting. For Warner Bros., it doesn't mind sharing as much as 50 percent of the revenues with carriers for ringtones that are sold on carrier decks, but that revenue-sharing arrangement is not good enough for TV and movies if consumers watch movies on their phones instead of DVDs. For more telecom news go to: Telecommunicate and Daily WiFi News.
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