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E-EDGE: A Mobile Network Wildcard

E-EDGE: A Mobile Network Wildcard

E-EDGE could be big, if it fulfils its potential. The “Evolved” enhancement of today’s widespread EDGE mobile networks could be generating nearly $3.7 billion in CAPEX for cellular base station upgrades in 2015, if operators and handset makers adopt the technology.
However that is by no means certain. Although the spectrally-efficient Evolved-EDGE includes data features and [...]

Wi-Fi Hotspot Usage is Shifting Away From Laptops Toward Mobile Phones

Wi-Fi Hotspot Usage is Shifting Away From Laptops Toward Mobile Phones

Wi-Fi handset shipments have exploded over the past year, and will continue to show strong growth over the next several years. With the increasing prevalence of Wi-Fi enabled handsets, hotspot usage by handheld devices has increased significantly. ­As a percentage of total connects, handhelds increased from 20% in 2008 to 35% in 2009. By 2011 [...]

3G spectrum auction may start by Feb end or March 1st week

3G spectrum auction may start by Feb end or March 1st week

The much awaited auction of spectrum for 3G mobile services is likely to be delayed by more than a month and may commence from the first week of March next year — schedule for which is to be announced soon.
The auction process may start in last week of February or the first week of March, [...]