Bits and Bytes: LTE deployments top 100; Qualcomm launches incubator subsidiary; and more
The Global mobile Suppliers Association published an update to its Evolution to LTE report, which says 101 LTE network deployments are currently in progress or planned in 41 countries. The number of network commitments to the technology is up 71% from about six months ago, said GSA. ... Read More »
Rural carriers remain vital, if not misunderstood, piece of nationwide mobile puzzle
Editor's Note: This article is an excerpt from RCR Wireless News' May Special Edition, “Enabling the Mobile Revolution: Mobile Chips, Devices and Accessories.” The 80-page special edition is available here. ... Read More »
CDMA uptake shows no signs of waning at China Telecom: LTE is ‘destiny,' but so far a data-onl
Editor's Note: This article is an excerpt from RCR Wireless News' May Special Edition, “Enabling the Mobile Revolution: Mobile Chips, Devices and Accessories.” The 80-page special edition is available here. ... Read More »
Spotlight on: Stoke : Mobile broadband gateway provider ships 100th SSX
Mobile broadband gateway developer Stoke Inc. said it deployed its 100th mobile gateway earlier this week, less than two years after shipping its first commercial system. The company expects to deliver its 200th system by the end of the year, said President and CEO Vikash Varma. ... Read More »
Verizon Wireless adds Alaska to 700 MHz spectrum stable
One small issue with Verizon Wireless’ plans to roll out nationwide LTE services using its 700 MHz spectrum was the fact it did not control 700 MHz spectrum covering Alaska, until now. ... Read More »
Worst of the Week: Potty talk
The fine folks over at Samsung Mobile this week released the results of a survey it contracted that the company said was intended to look into how smart phones are changing how and where people work. Obviously this was done to show how useful smart phones, and in particular Samsung smart phones, have become to the masses. ... Read More »