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4G wireless network planning: A guide for network operators
This 4G wireless network planning guide helps network operators determine what moving to 4G means for network design and traffic handling practices, and how to adapt as necessary. Tutorial
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Evolved Packet Core primer
Learn about the Evolved Packet Core for 4G LTE networks that converges voice and data to run as packet-switched services with Quality of Service, session and policy management. Tutorial
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Mobile backhaul network primer
Wireless broadband traffic growth has made mobile backhaul network infrastructure key. Our primer looks at moving to IP- and Ethernet-based transport to handle 4G LTE and WiMAX. Tutorial
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The road to LTE and 4G: How wireless technologies evolved
This chapter from 'Fundamentals of LTE' details how wireless technologies progressed from basic systems into advanced 4G wireless technologies like Long-Term Evolution (LTE). Chapter Download
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TIA deems 2011 a good year for telecom market growth
Telecom market growth is in for some good years, according to a new Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) report on global telecom services and equipment renewal due to wireless, 4G deployment, and broadband services and network infrastructur... Commentary
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As tablet device analytics trickle in, bring on the network offload
The early returns on the effects of tablet devices on 3G/4G networks are trickling in and already indicate that network offload – using Wi-Fi hotspots or femtocells – is an essential strategy. Feature
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Tablet devices could change user behavior and network capacity planning
Growing use of tablet devices could result in a new kind of network capacity planning that relies heavily on Wi-Fi hotspot and femtocell offload, as bandwidth-intensive applications like video are most accessed while users are in one place rather tha... Feature
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4G LTE primer: Long Term Evolution evolves
This 4G LTE primer looks at the development of Long Term Evolution as a fourth-generation high-speed wireless broadband technology, its advantages over 3G wireless, and the challenges facing it, including architecting standardized Voice over LTE. Primer
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Femtocell technology primer: Growing consumer and enterprise use
This femtocell technology primer looks at wireless operators’ growing reliance on these small cellular base stations in homes and enterprises to extend wireless network coverage, and the new service opportunities coming out of their deployment. Primer
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ACG Research on Huawei vs. network equipment vendors
Part two of our Q&A with ACG Research focuses in on how Huawei competes with network equipment vendors and its aspirations to enter the enterprise networking market one piece of equipment at a time. Q&A
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Verizon LTE rollout: CTO talks outage, AT&T/T-Mobile, Wi-Fi offload
Verizon CTO Tony Melone told reporters at TIA 2011: Inside the Network that Verizon's LTE rollout will handle whatever subscribers throw at the network. Q&A | 26 May 2011
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Verizon and SAP partner for cloud-enabled enterprise managed mobility
Verizon moved to increase its visibility to enterprises as a managed mobility cloud provider by enhancing its mobile applications cloud platform and a partnership with SAP. News | 10 May 2011
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Alcatel-Lucent makes OpenPlug application development tools free
Alcatel-Lucent is offering OpenPlug application development tools to developers free of charge to encourage cross-network applications for smartphones, tablets and other devices. News | 29 Apr 2011
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AT&T plan to merge networks with T-Mobile faces few technical hurdles
If an AT&T/T-Mobile merger is approved by the FCC, the path to merge networks should face few technical challenges, thanks to a common technology heritage between the two carriers. News | 24 Mar 2011
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WiMax and LTE: Sometimes complementary, not competitive
Unlike Asia-Pac operators who view WiMax and LTE as complementary, WiMax may only play a supporting role for smaller U.S. operators. News | 08 Dec 2010
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Carriers must support legacy 2G/3G gear long after 4G networks go live
Even after most major carriers launch 4G networks based on Long-Term Evolution (LTE), service providers are still going to have to support subscribers on 2G/3G legacy networks for years to come. Article | 28 Oct 2010
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Rushing 4G backhaul network planning carries high costs, delays
4G backhaul network planning is an important and at times underestimated piece of LTE or WiMax migration strategies. If telecoms rush their 4G backhaul network planning, they will pay the price of high costs and disastrous delays. Article | 21 Oct 2010
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Yankee Group calls early leaders among 4G wireless operators
A new Yankee Group report ranks 4G wireless operators as leaders, followers or somewhere in the middle in these early days of 4G network deployments and urges operators to change their 3G wireless strategies to increase brand and service awareness. Article | 21 Oct 2010
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Telecom GIS tools assess behavior, demographics for network planning
Legacy telecom geographic information systems (GIS) keep track of operators' physical plant. But smaller, more database-centric telecom network planning tools that evaluate demographics, usage behavior and local bylaws enable carriers to be smarter a... Article | 12 Aug 2010
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Wireless ecosystem, time to market drive T-Mobile push to HSPA+
There's a lot of talk among North American wireless carriers about 4G technologies -- namely, Long-Term Evolution (LTE) and WiMax. But with the exception of Sprint Nextel Corp., the talk hasn't resulted in deployments yet. Interview | 08 Jul 2010
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Need for wireless network upgrade is key AT&T/T-Mobile driver
Rising demand for high-quality network service delivery will require operators to undertake a massive wireless network upgrade, driving deals like the AT&T/T-Mobile acquisition. Tip
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AT&T 4G network architecture and the LTE wars
Frost & Sullivan analyst Mike Jude looks at how changes in the AT&T 4G network architecture deployment is upping the ante among 4G LTE wireless operators, particularly as smartphone and tablet use increases and spurs faster deployment. Tip
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4G network offload: Radio access network and mobile backhaul solutions
Wireless operators looking at 4G network offload to cope with growing mobile traffic have two options for relief – radio access network (RAN) offload using mobile hotspots and femtocells, and mobile backhaul solutions to move wireless traffic to the ... Tip
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Mobile backhaul offload could affect Evolved Packet Core design
Part two of our analysis of 4G network offload strategies looks at the implications of moving mobile backhaul traffic to the metro network, and how it could affect the design of LTE’s Evolved Packet Core. Tip
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Mobile application development programs: Operators learn the ropes
Establishing mobile application development programs may seem essential for mobile operators, but they must include four essential elements to attract app developers -- including application frameworks designed to operate across operators’ boundaries... Tip
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2011 top telecom trends: ACG Research high on mobility, cloud and 4G
Which telecom trends should service providers be tracking in 2011? ACG Research details how mobility, cloud computing, managed services and 4G will shape the market this year. Tip
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Consumer Electronics Show 2011: A consumer wireless fest
Almost every announcement at Consumer Electronics Show 2011 had a consumer wireless technology connection, so why not rename it the consumer wireless show, Frost & Sullivan analyst Mike Jude asks in his 2011 CES column. Commentary
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Connected home services target ‘content everywhere’ capabilities
The evolution of device-agnostic connected home services are highly dependent on wireless technology to ensure users have the ability to access ‘content everywhere,’ according to new Frost & Sullivan research. Column
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Top five telecom trends: Make way for convergence 2011
The top five telecom industry trends for 2011 show clear signs of "convergence 2011" – where mobile broadband, cloud computing and regulatory policy turn the traditional telecom industry on its head. Article
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Minimizing the impact of 4G wireless on network operations
The impact of 4G wireless on network operations can be eased by advanced infrastructure and deployment planning in the radio network, backhaul, service interconnection and content management. Tip
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What advantages do 4G wireless networks have over 3G networks?
Yes, 4G represents a technological step beyond its 3G predecessor. But how exactly are 4G wireless networks more advanced than 3G networks? Telecom expert Mike Jude breaks it down. Answer
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Will the FCC approve AT&T's acquisition of T-Mobile?
The FCC is reviewing AT&T's proposed acquisition of T-Mobile U.S. Will the commission OK the deal? Wireless expert Mike Jude offers a two-part answer. Answer
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Breaking down radio configuration parameters in 3G networks
Every cell phone call consists of a complex sequence of events governed by radio configuration parameters in 3G networks. Wireless expert Mike Jude breaks down the process. Answer
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Seeking products compatible with 2G, 3G and 4G services, plus Wi-Fi and 802.11n
ACG Research principal analyst Bill Rubino discusses several vendor offerings that will enable 2G, 3G and 4G traffic handling and incorporate Wi-Fi capability and 802.11n support. Ask the Expert
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Where do you think WiMAX technology will be used?
As major service providers tap Long-Term Evolution for 3G network upgrades, a question arises: What's next for WiMAX technology? Expert Ivan Pepelnjak looks at the future of WiMAX. Ask the Expert
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4G (fourth-generation wireless)
4G is the short term for fourth-generation wireless, the stage of broadband mobile communications that will supercede the third generation (3G) of wireless communications....(Continued) Definition
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WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access)
WiMAX is a wireless industry coalition whose members organized to advance IEEE 802.16 standards for broadband wireless access (BWA) networks...(Continued) Definition
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point-of-presence (POP)
On the Internet, a point-of-presence (POP) is an access point from one place to the rest of the Internet. Definition
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broadband
In general, broadband refers to telecommunication in which a wide band of frequencies is available to transmit information. Definition
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phantom dialing
In mobile wireless communication, phantom dialing is a term used to describe what occurs when a user unintentionally presses a pre-programmed auto-dial number on their cellular telephone keypad and unintentionally initiates a phone call. Definition
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Need for wireless network upgrade is key AT&T/T-Mobile driver
Rising demand for high-quality network service delivery will require operators to undertake a massive wireless network upgrade, driving deals like the AT&T/T-Mobile acquisition. Tip
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4G wireless network planning: A guide for network operators
This 4G wireless network planning guide helps network operators determine what moving to 4G means for network design and traffic handling practices, and how to adapt as necessary. Tutorial
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Verizon LTE rollout: CTO talks outage, AT&T/T-Mobile, Wi-Fi offload
Verizon CTO Tony Melone told reporters at TIA 2011: Inside the Network that Verizon's LTE rollout will handle whatever subscribers throw at the network. Q&A
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What advantages do 4G wireless networks have over 3G networks?
Yes, 4G represents a technological step beyond its 3G predecessor. But how exactly are 4G wireless networks more advanced than 3G networks? Telecom expert Mike Jude breaks it down. Answer
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Evolved Packet Core primer
Learn about the Evolved Packet Core for 4G LTE networks that converges voice and data to run as packet-switched services with Quality of Service, session and policy management. Tutorial
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Mobile backhaul network primer
Wireless broadband traffic growth has made mobile backhaul network infrastructure key. Our primer looks at moving to IP- and Ethernet-based transport to handle 4G LTE and WiMAX. Tutorial
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Verizon and SAP partner for cloud-enabled enterprise managed mobility
Verizon moved to increase its visibility to enterprises as a managed mobility cloud provider by enhancing its mobile applications cloud platform and a partnership with SAP. News
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The road to LTE and 4G: How wireless technologies evolved
This chapter from 'Fundamentals of LTE' details how wireless technologies progressed from basic systems into advanced 4G wireless technologies like Long-Term Evolution (LTE). Chapter Download
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Alcatel-Lucent makes OpenPlug application development tools free
Alcatel-Lucent is offering OpenPlug application development tools to developers free of charge to encourage cross-network applications for smartphones, tablets and other devices. News
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Will the FCC approve AT&T's acquisition of T-Mobile?
The FCC is reviewing AT&T's proposed acquisition of T-Mobile U.S. Will the commission OK the deal? Wireless expert Mike Jude offers a two-part answer. Answer
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About 3G and 4G Wireless Technology
3G and 4G wireless includes a variety of wireless broadband access technologies and architectures, including long-term evolution (LTE), WiMAX and WiFi that are enabling wireless operators to deliver a new generation of bandwidth-intensive wireless broadband services. This topic area includes resources to help you complete the evolution from 3G-to-4G networks, understand 4G wireless technology and emerging technologies like the Evolved Packet Core (EPC).