Mobile Broadband
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Mobile broadband still lagging in Philippines
News Sector has surpassed fixed broadband in country but mobile broadband adoption still lower than other markets in region, say industry watchers.
Tags: Mobile platforms/communications, WiMax, 3G (Third Generation), Frost & Sullivan, Globe Telecom Inc., GSMA, mobile, Wireless, Philippines, Mobile platforms/communications
UAE issues Gulf's first mobile TV license
News EMTC group pays US$4.6 million for 10-year license to offer mobile TV services, targeted to launch fourth quarter next year, in United Arab Emirates.
Tags: Mobile platforms/communications, Mobile applications, Regulations, Mobile Broadband, Mobile TV, mobile, Mobile applications, TV, Telecommunications, Hong Kong
Light cloud signals change of climate for IT
Insight perspective Light operating systems and cloud computing are the final nails in the coffin of traditional practices, says Bob Morris.
Tags: Cloud computing, Web sites, Web services, Development/design, Mobile Broadband, Device, Mobile Device, Cloud computing, Web, Netbook
Vodafone mobile broadband to hit top HSDPA speed
News Operator is first in U.K. to upgrade parts of its network to reach 14.4Mbps, the highest speed offered by the HSDPA specification.
Tags: Network infrastructure, Mobile, Mobile/Wireless, O2 Plc., Mobile Broadband, Speed, Broadband, HSPA, 3G, HSDPA
Europe to allow 3G services over 2G spectrum
News European Commission has announced agreement over the issue of 'spectrum refarming', which could let operators run rural mobile broadband services more economically.
Tags: Mobile platforms/communications, Mobile Broadband, Spectrum, European Union, Europe, 2G, Analysys, 3G, GSM, Mobile platforms/communications
Study: Mobile-broadband speeds are below 1Mbps
News Subscribers in the United Kingdom are getting mobile-broadband download speeds that are just a quarter of those advertised, according to a new report.
Tags: Mobile/Wireless, Networking technology, Mobile Broadband, Mobile, Supplier, Broadband, performance, broadband provider, Mobile/Wireless, Networking technology
S'pore WiMax beckons foreign operators
News With local operators focusing on 3G cellular mobile broadband, Malaysia's Packet One in good position to move into Singapore's WiMax space, says analyst.
Tags: WiMax, Location-based services, 3G (Third Generation), Pacnet Ltd., Mobile Broadband, Green Packet, Facilities Based Operator License, SingTel, network, mobile
Public transport goes wireless in S'pore
News Bus service provider in the country equips bus with wireless network capability that allows passengers with Wi-Fi devices to access Internet.
Tags: Mobile/Wireless, Network infrastructure, Mobile Broadband, Power Supply, Wireless, Wireless Network, Singapore, wireless Internet, HSDPA, network
Ultra-broadband to cause bandwidth divide
News Adoption of ultra-high speed residential broadband will create bandwidth divide among world regions, as well as within countries in three to five years, says Gartner.
Tags: Networking technology, Bandwidth, Mobile Broadband, TV, Video, Gartner Inc., HDTV, Broadband, Cable, cable television
Integrated WiMax devices a 'misfit'
News Higher-end devices such as WiMax-capable laptops, are too pricey for emerging markets, yet not appealing to developed regions, say analysts.
Tags: WiMax, Mobile Broadband, Asia, Device, Singapore, Gartner Inc., Broadband, Modem, business case, WiMax
Survival tips for mobile broadband providers
News As these providers grapple with phenomenal network growth, they can better manage escalating costs by not repeating mistakes of fixed services peers, says analyst.
Tags: Business broadband, Personal broadband, Mobile/Wireless, Mobile Broadband, Mobile, P2P, Cost, Broadband, tariff, Frost & Sullivan
WiMax battle looms in Philippines
News Globe Telecom's WiMax launch finally brings wireless broadband platform to Philippines, but its rival is heating up competition in this space.
Tags: WiMax, CommunicAsia 2009, Local Government, Mobile platforms/communications, Next-generation technology/networks, 3G (Third Generation), Globe Telecom Inc., Wireless, Philippines, Ovum
Lenovo ThinkPad T400
Reviews The ThinkPad T400 is a solidly built and reasonably configurable business notebook that performs well. We like the integrated mobile broadband, but it's a shame that a webcam and Bluetooth aren't standard on all models.
Tags: Battery, Mobile Broadband, Mobile, Graphics, Notebook, Mouse, IBM ThinkPad, Lenovo Group Ltd., optical drive, performance
Netbooks get boost with telco deals
News Operators' netbook giveaways for mobile broadband sign-ups have moved netbook units, but not had much impact on 3G subscriptions, says analyst.
Tags: Mobile Broadband, Mobile, International Data Corp., Sales, Broadband, M1, ASUS, 3G, Fujitsu Ltd., telecommunications company
EU ploughs US$25.5M into 1Gbps mobile broadband
News EU-funded research into a new mobile Internet technology called LTE Advanced is due to kick off at the start of next year.
Tags: Mobile/Wireless, Networking technology, Mobile Broadband, Wireless Broadband, European Union, Wireless, Europe, Broadband, 3G, radio
