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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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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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Deploying LTE network layers for peak performance and operations
LTE network layers, especially the radio access network and the Evolved Packet Core, must function independently but cooperate with each other, a complex task for network designers balancing LTE services, 3G migration and tower location issues, as we... Telecom Insights
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LTE network infrastructure: Greenfield and brownfield network design
While paying close attention to user trends, operators migrating to LTE network infrastructure need to plan their greenfield and brownfield networks in harmony with each other, with existing 3G usage patterns as an aid for planning 4G wireless capaci... Telecom Insights
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Smartphone adoption spurs advanced services demand in Latin America
Latin American smartphone adoption is more robust than North America's, and the consumers are more mobile-friendly than their peers in developed economies. News | 20 Jul 2011
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Verizon Terremark chief sees enterprise cloud services chasm coming
The president of Verizon's Terremark talks about upcoming changes in the cloud provider market, what it takes to create enterprise cloud services and the 4G M2M cloud play. Q&A | 11 Jul 2011
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Terremark weighs in on the cloud ecosystem, hybrid clouds and 4G
Part 2 of our discussion with Verizon Terremark president Kerry Bailey focuses on the cloud ecosystem, enterprise cloud issues, tying 4G to the cloud and the future of hybrid clouds. Q&A | 11 Jul 2011
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NFC mobile wallet services require downstream deals to be lucrative
NFC mobile wallet services look cool, but "cool" doesn't make money. The opportunity for carriers is to market their positions as intermediaries to merchants and advertisers. News | 16 Jun 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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Next generation of AT&T M2M services calls for new strategy, partners
AT&T tells SearchTelecom about its new approach to the enterprise M2M market. With new M2M services and partners, AT&T hopes to generate more than network access revenue from M2M. Q&A | 08 Mar 2011
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Goodbye base station: Rebuilding radio access network architecture
Alcatel-Lucent has proposed a bold new product portfolio for radio access network architecture that it claims will lower expenses, improve performance and eliminate base stations. News | 10 Feb 2011
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DDoS remains top telecom security threat, firewalls and IPS targeted
In addition to escalating DDoS attacks, hackers have turned some of the very devices designed for telecom security into attack vectors, according to a recent survey. News | 03 Feb 2011
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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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Enabling mobile phone upgrades could reduce wireless customer churn
Solutions that improve mobile phone upgrades and speed mobile data transfer to any wireless device can help operators reduce customer churn and ease dependence on specific devices, as well as enable bundle additional applications during device purcha... 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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How important are location-based services to wireless carriers?
Wireless carriers can position location-based services as premium offerings that drive consumer demand. Just how important are they? Wireless expert Mike Jude has the 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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We are a GSM network integrator looking to provide compatibility in 3G to 2G. Can you kindly suggest
ACG Research principal analyst Bill Rubino discusses the key considerations for ensuring network compatibility when migrating from 3G to 2G, including vendor selection. Ask the Expert
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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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3G (third generation of mobile telephony)
3G refers to the third generation of mobile telephony (that is, cellular) technology. The third generation, as the name suggests, follows two earlier generations. (Continued....) 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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Smartphone adoption spurs advanced services demand in Latin America
Latin American smartphone adoption is more robust than North America's, and the consumers are more mobile-friendly than their peers in developed economies. News
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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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Verizon Terremark chief sees enterprise cloud services chasm coming
The president of Verizon's Terremark talks about upcoming changes in the cloud provider market, what it takes to create enterprise cloud services and the 4G M2M cloud play. Q&A
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Terremark weighs in on the cloud ecosystem, hybrid clouds and 4G
Part 2 of our discussion with Verizon Terremark president Kerry Bailey focuses on the cloud ecosystem, enterprise cloud issues, tying 4G to the cloud and the future of hybrid clouds. Q&A
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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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NFC mobile wallet services require downstream deals to be lucrative
NFC mobile wallet services look cool, but "cool" doesn't make money. The opportunity for carriers is to market their positions as intermediaries to merchants and advertisers. News
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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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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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About Wireless Services and Networks
Wireless is one of the fastest growing technology segments, and wireless carriers are upgrading their networks to meet customer demands for increased mobile services on a growing number of wireless devices. In this section, you'll find information on wireless services and resources to help you design and deploy your wireless network infrastructure to enable wireless broadband services to handle bandwidth-intensive applications and content.