Archive for January, 2009

Taiwan WiMAX Center

Posted by Slash on January 19th, 2009

Alcatel-Lucent s Taiwan WiMAX Center to foster a robust next-generation wireless ecosystem in 2009 – January 19, 2009 Alcatel-Lucent today highlighted the achievement of a variety of key milestones in 2008 by its Taiwan WiMAX Center, achievements which will help foster a robust 4G ecosystem in Taiwan and ensure that service providers have access to [...]

Technology to stop phone use in cars flawed

Posted by Slash on January 19th, 2009

Many parents would love to be able to give their teenagers a cell phone that couldn’t be used while driving. Now some inventors say they have come up with ways to make that possible, but they appear to be relying on wishful thinking. Originally Syndicated via RSS from msnbc.com: Wireless

LTE Testing

Posted by Slash on January 14th, 2009

Fujitsu Adds LTE Wireless Research and Testing Capabilities to Texas Facility – January 14, 2009 Fujitsu Network Communications today announced an expansion of existing laboratory facilities at their Richardson headquarters to support next-generation wireless technologies, including Long Term Evolution (LTE). Originally Syndicated via RSS from WiMAX Industry News

Cosmic Log: Inauguration gets high-tech boost

Posted by Slash on January 13th, 2009

Science editor Alan Boyle’s Weblog: Web pros and wireless providers are getting ready for a presidential inauguration that will be heavy on Webcasting, texting and other high-tech twists. Originally Syndicated via RSS from msnbc.com: Wireless

WiMAX Funding

Posted by Slash on January 12th, 2009

$270 million funding boosts wireless broadband provider – January 12, 2009 Open Range Communications said it has secured $367 million of funding – thanks to a $100 million investment from a private equity firm. The Greenwood Village company said it received $100 million from One Equity Partners, the private equity arm of JPMorgan Chase & [...]

4G cell phones a ways off

Posted by Slash on January 12th, 2009

The race is still on for 4G, or fourth-generation, cell phones and service, but the contest for speed may not be decided this year because of the economy, as well as wireless carriers continuing to build out and improve 3G networks. Originally Syndicated via RSS from msnbc.com: Wireless

Safety council: Ban cell phones while driving

Posted by Slash on January 11th, 2009

A national safety group is advocating a total ban on cell phone use while driving, saying the practice is clearly dangerous and leads to fatalities. Originally Syndicated via RSS from msnbc.com: Wireless

Nokia stops making only WiMax device

Posted by Slash on January 8th, 2009

The world’s top mobile phone maker Nokia said on Thursday it had ended production of its only mobile device using the U.S.-centered WiMax technology, another blow for the struggling wireless technology. Originally Syndicated via RSS from msnbc.com: Wireless

Teen drivers in Oregon ignore cell phone ban

Posted by Slash on January 8th, 2009

The chances that a teenager will be cited for talking on a cell phone while driving are pretty much zero in Oregon, a consequence of the way the law is written and a problem other states may be facing. Originally Syndicated via RSS from msnbc.com: Wireless

Dish Network unveils ‘Slingloaded’ TV recorder

Posted by Slash on January 8th, 2009

Satellite TV provider Dish Network Corp. on Thursday unveiled a digital video recorder that can send TV signals to a computer screen or mobile phone. Originally Syndicated via RSS from msnbc.com: Wireless