Mobile operators face a decision: Their 3G networks will soon be overwhelmed by the amount of data traffic they’rehandling. And demand is growing faster and faster as customers become accustomed to “anywhere, anytime†access to theInternet. How can operators expand capacity while continuing to lower operating costs to maintain their margins andkeep customers happy?
Verizon LTE Tests Planned for Seattle, Boston
July 27, 2009 | PC Magazine : Verizon Wireless executives on Monday declined to comment directly about whether it will soon offer the iPhone, but the company will kick off tests of its LTE network in Seattle and Boston later this year.
INTERVIEW: Nortel Deal Boosts Ericsson’s US Position – CFO
July 27, 2009 | Wall Street Journal – Gustav Sandstrom : STOCKHOLM (Dow Jones)–L.M. Ericsson Telephone Co.’s (ERIC) acquisition of part of Nortel Network Corp.’s (NRTLQ) assets will give the Swedish equipment vendor a strong position on the fast-growing North American telecommunications market, Chief Financial Officer Hans Vestberg told Dow Jones Newswires Monday.
Ericsson makes plans, but RIM won’t give up
July 26, 2009 | Telefon AB LM Ericsson’s successful bid for Nortel’s wireless assets gives it a new advantage in the North American mobile marketplace, locking out a key competitor as carriers begin the transition to more data-intensive technology.
Ericsson to acquire majority of Nortel’s North American wireless business
July 25, 2009 : Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) has today entered into an asset purchase agreement to acquire the parts of the Carrier Networks division of Nortel relating to CDMA and LTE technology in North America. The purchase is structured as an asset sale at a cash purchase price of USD 1.13 b. on a cash and… Continue reading Ericsson to acquire majority of Nortel’s North American wireless business
Nokia Siemens Networks remains committed to long term wireless leadership and growing its business in North America
July 25, 2009 | PRESS RELEASE: Following the outcome* of the auction for the CDMA and Long Term Evolution (LTE) assets of Nortel, Nokia Siemens Networks remains focused on maintaining its leadership in the global wireless infrastructure industry and sustaining its recent momentum in the North American market.
Executive Video Interview with HÃ¥kan Eriksson SVP and CTO of Ericsson
Ericsson sponsored Fierce Wireless video interview: HÃ¥kan Eriksson talks about the latest advancements in Mobile Broadband enabled by LTE, the technology of choice for operators transitioning to next generation mobile networks.
TechCrunch: Verizon Hurrying To Launch LTE By Early 2010, Perhaps For Apple
July 24, 2009 | MG Siegler : So, it’s looking more and more likely that a large form iPod touch, which we first reported on last December, is coming sometime in the next 6 months.
Wireless goalposts move, with 802.16m steps and LTE core trials
July 24, 2009 | CAROLINE GABRIEL : The next generation wireless game is one of constantly moving goalposts and even as one platform is trialled, the next is already in the works. This week sees a milestone for the next iteration of the standard underpinning WiMAX, 802.16m, and the first operator trial plans for interoperability… Continue reading Wireless goalposts move, with 802.16m steps and LTE core trials
MIMO Transmission Schemes for LTE and HSPA Networks
July 23, 2009 | LteWorld -3G Americas has recently published an report: MIMO Transmission Schemes for LTE and HSPA Networks. The report is intended increases awareness and helps guide the deployment of MIMO technology in HSPA and LTE networks.