ECS EliteGroup demonstrates first dual-mode Mobile WiMAX/EDGE device using Comsys baseband processor

ECS EliteGroup Computer Systems and Comsys Communication & Signal Processing Ltd. have announced that Comsys’ ComMAX CM1125 Multimode Mobile WiMAX/EDGE baseband processor will enable ECS EliteGroup’s new line of mobile WiMAX devices.

ECS EliteGroup will be demonstrating a prototype of their S370 Personal Internet Communicator working on both Mobile WiMAX and GSM networks in their suite at the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas on January 8-11, 2008, to coincide with CES (Consumer Electronics Show).
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Motorola announces mobile WiMAX CPEi 775 with Wi-Fi router for 3.5 GHz

Motorola, Inc. today introduced the Motorola wi4 WiMAX CPEi 775, an all-in-one access device that combines a mobile WiMAX 802.16e-2005 modem with an integrated Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g router, VoIP ATA ports for voice calling, and an Ethernet port. The CPEi 775 has a sleek, ultra-thin form factor that can be made available to service providers in a variety of eye-catching colors.

The second generation CPEi 775 follows the award-winning CPEi 850. By incorporating adaptive switching techniques, the CPEi 775 does not need to be rotated for optimal signal strength, allowing easier installation. With some of the most advanced antenna designs available today, the CPEi 775 sets new standards for device transmit power and receive sensitivity — two factors that have a big impact on a network operator’s bottom line, and the number of cells required to provide coverage.
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Clearwire introduces Mobile WiMAX “Clear” service to Portland Oregon

Clearwire today officially transformed Portland into the fastest unwired city in the West, and home to one of the first 4G WiMAX wireless broadband services in the world, called Clear. With Clear, consumers and businesses can access the Internet wirelessly, at true broadband speeds ? at home, in the office, around the Portland metro area, and on the go.

“Today is a historic day for the evolution of mobile computing and communications services in Portland, and the U.S.,” said Benjamin G. Wolff, chief executive officer of Clearwire. “Clearwire is reinventing wireless by delivering an unmatched combination of Internet speed and mobility. We’re providing a valuable service designed to improve our customers’ productivity and make their lives more enjoyable, wherever they happen to be in our coverage area.”
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Insprit Introduces Next-Generation Open WiBro Platform

Insprit said that it began to provide KT WiBro with a next-generation open service platform. The platform is Korea’s first open service solution that encourages user participation. Users can freely edit or produce service applications on the Web, push them to a variety of devices real time by using DCD technology, download them and share them with other users.

The platform is incorporated into the W-Station service, Korea’s first personalized wire/wireless open mobile 2.0 service, and provided under the name of “Open Box.” It enables WiBro users to freely produce services they want and share them. Also, even users who are not registered with the WiBro service can produce service applications for WiBro devices through SDK and post them onto the “Open Box gallery” so that any WiBro users could download them.
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YuKyung Technologies launches viliv S5 MID with mobile WiMAX

YuKyung Technologies held a press conference to launch its Atom-based MID ‘viliv S5′ in the market of South Korea.

Powered by Intel’s Menlow platform with an Atom Z520 processor and Windows XP OS, the viliv S5 is equipped with a 4.8-inch LCD screen, DDR2 1GB SDRAM and 30GB/60GB HDD. Offering 6 hours battery life, it also supports Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, HSDPA, mobile WiMAX, DMB Mobile TV and GPS functions.
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LG Electronics unveils LTE modem chipset

LG Electronics earlier this month unveiled modem chipsets for its fourth-generation mobile platform - Long Term Evolution or LTE - the first among mobile handset makers in South Korea.

Despite some lingering doubts, LTE has been gaining momentum, with mobile makers eager to lock in on operator commitments by marketing 3G gear that can be later upgraded to LTE.
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LG announces wearable 3G touch phone

LG Electronics announced it will unveil a wearable ‘3G Touch Watch Phone’ (model: LG-GD910) at the upcoming CES 2009 held in Las Vegas.

Boasting a thickness of 13.9mm, the 3G Touch Watch Phone delivers functions of a cell phone on a small size device like a watch. In particular, it supports 3G HSDPA at speeds to 7.2Mbps as well as video telephony with a built-in camera.
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Cantab Wireless forecasts 85 million LTE users by the end of 2013

Long Term Evolution (LTE), an upcoming standard for IP mobile telecommunications, will be launched in less than two years’ time in Japan and by 2013 it will have 85 million users worldwide. according to an analysis from Cantab Wireless. LTE system specifications are expected to be finalized in the first half of 2009.

LTE offers remarkable improvements over 3G systems as it focuses on IP data performance rather than circuit-switched voice connections. Test networks have reached data speeds approaching 200 Mbps. LTE achieves such performance figures by employing several techniques found in the competing protocol, mobile WiMAX (IEEE 802.16e-2005), including an OFDM–based air interface, MIMO antennas and channel bandwidths of up to 20 MHz.
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Sprint announces dual 3G/4G aircard from Franklin Wireless

Sprint announced it will make the first 3G/4G dual-mode device, the Sprint 3G/4G USB Modem U300, which operates on both the Sprint 3G and 4G networks, available in US retail stores Dec. 21.

Sprint launched 4G in Baltimore in September and plans to launch in other markets across the country throughout 2009. The device will enable customers to experience high-speed Internet access, greater productivity and enhanced multimedia quality throughout 4G markets, and offer access to the existing Sprint 3G network virtually everywhere else. This is the first product available in the US to offer both 3G and 4G connectivity.
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Novatel Wireless announces EV-DO or HSPA to Wi-Fi mobile router

Novatel Wireless, Inc. today announced MiFi, a line of Intelligent Mobile Hotspots. Unlike existing router solutions that require an external broadband modem and serve only to provide connectivity, the MiFi line creates a personal cloud of Internet access that can be shared between multiple users and Wi-Fi devices. The MiFi products serve as an intelligent, open platform capable of hosting advanced software applications and flexible enough to address the continued evolution of mobile broadband.

Featuring an internal battery providing over forty hours standby and up to four hours of active use on a single charge, the MiFi product line enables users to access the Internet from anywhere there is a cellular connection, including moving vehicles where multiple passengers may need Internet access. The MiFi product line will offer enterprises, SMB and SOHO users a unique solution to secure, control and manage wireless connections. Certain MiFi configurations support applications such as auto VPN, automatic syncing of email and optional remote management capabilities for the enterprise IT manager. The platform is capable of hosting third party applications that extend the reach and control of the enterprise when dealing with remote mobile assets.
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Alvarion to layoff 11% in attempt to maintain 2009 growth

Alvarion Ltd. today announced that it will implement proactive cost reduction initiatives aimed at lowering the company’s breakeven point to help preserve profitability in the slowing global economy, while also maintaining its capability to continue growing if business conditions support growth.

As part of this series of initiatives, the company plans to reduce its global workforce this month by approximately 11%, from a base of about 1000 employees. In addition, Alvarion is implementing company-wide measures including management salary reductions. The combined initiatives are expected to generate annual cost of goods and operating expense savings of about $15 million.
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Comba Introduces New Remote Radio Unit for WiMAX Networks

Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Limited has introduced its WiMAX-compatible remote radio unit (RRU) to the global market. The RRU is a highly-integrated base station RF unit that can be detached from the BBU (BaseBand Unit) and fed with baseband signals through optical fiber. Its high power efficiency design and flexible configuration dramatically reduces CAPEX and improves deployment time for WiMAX network rollout.

A key feature of Comba’s RRU is that it is designed for easy customization for different BBU suppliers in order to expedite integration. The RRU supports point-to-point, star and daisy-chained connection with the BBU to provide a flexible system topology.
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Nokia completes Symbian acquisition

Nokia today announced that it has completed its offer to acquire Symbian Limited. All conditions to Nokia’s offer to acquire Symbian Limited have been satisfied and it has received valid acceptance of greater than 99.9% of the total Symbian shares that Nokia did not already own. Symbian is the software company that develops and licenses Symbian OS for mobile devices.

The closing of the offer is a fundamental step in the establishment of the Symbian Foundation, announced on June 24, 2008 by Nokia, together with AT&T, LG Electronics, Motorola, NTT DOCOMO, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, ST-NXP Wireless, Texas Instruments and Vodafone. The group intends to migrate Symbian to an open source project.

All Symbian employees will become Nokia employees on February 1, 2009.

IIJ Japan to offer HSDPA services

IIJ Group to Start High-Speed Mobile Data Communications Services for Its Consumer Internet Services ‘IIJmio’ and ‘hi-ho’

Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ), one of Japan’s leading Internet access and comprehensive network solutions providers, and hi-ho Inc. (hi-ho, a consolidated subsidiary of IIJ), an Internet service provider for home users, today introduced a high-speed 7.2 Mbps mobile data communications service. This service, which utilizes a 3G/HSDPA(1) network, will be offered for their “IIJmio high-speed mobile/EM Service” and “hi-ho Mobile Course - EM7.2″ services.
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Informa predicts Mobile TV services to generate revenues over $100 billion in 2013

Revenues from Mobile TV services will generate USD1.5 billion in 2008, rising to over USD100 billion in 2012, according to research by Informa Telecoms & Media. At present the revenues are said to be predominantly from subscription fees but this is expected to change over time as the advertising business model starts to gain prominence. Informa believes that by 2013 nearly half of the revenues will come from advertising.

According to Informa, in the next two years, growth is anticipated to be strongest in the pioneering markets of South Korea and Japan before the rest of the world starts to catch up around 2010/2011. Despite isolated success stories in places like Italy and Austria, Europe is not expected to see rapid growth in Mobile TV until 2009. The USA is expected to take even longer as confusion over standards prevents growth. Eventually, concerted momentum behind ATSC-MH is expected to boost the market for mobile TV in North America.
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