http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/110.rss This feed brings daily news on Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs) and the decisions facing WISPs such as deciding between 802.11 vs. 802.16 WiMAX technology. Fri, 26 Mar 2010 18:43:50 EST Fri, 26 Mar 2010 18:43:50 EST mBLAST http://www.bbwexchange.com/images/bwelogos/bwe88x3http://www.bbwexchange.com http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2010/01/11/page1413-6916589.asp Lineage Power Corporation announced that it is the recipient of a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) $2.4 million research and development grant to develop technologies that minimize the power loss and heat generation that occurs as electricity moves through the ever-growing wired, wireless and broadband service provider infrastructures. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2010/01/11/page1413-6916589.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/12/25/page1413-6822140.asp OneFi Technology, Inc. announced the initial installation of WiMax/BPL Technology in the Hogback Region of the Navajo Nation is scheduled to begin in Jan. 2010. The network will be valued at $20,000,000 when it is completed. Fri, 25 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/12/25/page1413-6822140.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/12/24/page1413-6822139.asp MobiZone Holdings Limited announced that 2 wireless broadband base stations with a total of 8 sectors were successfully installed in Chengdu and are now available to service internet cafés in the northeast region of Chengdu city. There are approximately 60 targeted internet cafés within the 5km coverage area. One of these stations is located on top of the main building of Chengdu Electronic Information University. Additionally, the base stations are connected to CERNET (China Education and Research Network), a dedicated fiber optic network covering over 23 million students at 1,800 colleges and universities nationwide. Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/12/24/page1413-6822139.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/12/22/page1413-6819459.asp Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) announced that the Croatian Academic and Research Network (CARNet) has extended its Cisco Internet Protocol Next-Generation Network (IP NGN) to connect 1,300 primary and secondary schools across Croatia. Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/12/22/page1413-6819459.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/12/18/page1413-6855324.asp CSI has bridged the gap between train commuters and their ability to utilize cell phones and data devices while en route. With the deployment of the industry's only "rail repeater" to feature GPS technology and digital filtering, CSI's Broadband Wireless Engine provides trains with uninterrupted voice and data services. Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/12/18/page1413-6855324.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/12/18/page1413-6856093.asp Quantrix announces that its partner -- Civitium LLC developed a winning $33 million proposal for federal broadband stimulus funds for the North Georgia Network Cooperative (NGN). Civitium developed the proposal under the direction of the Development Authority of Lumpkin County, GA, using Quantrix Modeler, a business modeling and analytics (BMA) software solution, which enabled it to implement a financial planning model that significantly reduced the amount of time required to develop the comprehensive proposal. Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/12/18/page1413-6856093.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/12/18/page1413-6858476.asp The Township of North Frontenac announced that, subject to funding and approvals it has awarded a network expansion contract to OmniGlobe Networks to enhance broadband infrastructure and access in the community. The company, selected after a rigorous, technology neutral, competitive bidding process, will construct, own and operate a fixed wireless network to provide additional coverage in previously under-served areas of the region. Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/12/18/page1413-6858476.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/12/14/page1413-6829271.asp TeliaSonera's mobile broadband commercial network in Stockholm is now the fastest and largest in the world. Carl-Henric Svanberg, President and CEO of Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) is excited about this historical moment. "The new era of mobile broadband has just begun today. With LTE, so-called 4G, your mobile broadband experience is moving to unequalled levels. The LTE speed gives you an absolutely effortless feeling of broadband access." Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/12/14/page1413-6829271.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/12/09/page1413-7128190.asp Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Inc. (TSX:TZT) has received U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service (RUS) Acceptance for a wide variety of its products operating in the licensed and unlicensed frequency bands. The equipment accepted by the RUS includes Tranzeo's backhaul, point-to-multipoint, and public safety bands equipment, allowing RUS funding to be used for complete end to end solutions. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/12/09/page1413-7128190.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/12/03/page1413-6777719.asp EthoStream, LLC announced the release of its new dual WAN high-speed Internet access (HSIA) gateway, the EthoStream Gateway Server Dual (EGS Dual), a cost-effective version of its proven EGS Pro Dual. The EGS Dual virtually eliminates network downtime and maximizes available bandwidth, ensuring guest satisfaction with media-rich Internet applications. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/12/03/page1413-6777719.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/12/02/page1413-6772303.asp TeraGo Networks Inc. has been providing businesses in Canada with carrier-grade wireless broadband and data communications services since 2001. The national broadband service provider owns and manages its wireless IP network in 43 major markets across Canada, serving more than 4,600 customer locations. TeraGo Networks is a wholly owned subsidiary of TeraGo Inc. (TSX:TGO). Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/12/02/page1413-6772303.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/11/27/page1413-6767049.asp MediaG3, Inc. is pleased to report the progress on the Company's developing WIMAX service roll-out strategy in the United States. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/11/27/page1413-6767049.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/11/06/page1413-6640601.asp The two companies have jointly released an on-demand Webcast discussing the acquisition strategy and more on Kaizen's applications and technology for the mobile commerce industry. Kaizen is an application provider for several markets including SMS, also known as text messaging, MMS, which involves multi-media messaging, and IVR, interactive voice response. Kaizen's technology provides real-time information updates to keep consumers informed and provides valuable response and demographic data back to companies. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/11/06/page1413-6640601.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/11/02/page1413-6591643.asp Leading mobile operator T-Mobile Czech Republic and Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) announced that T-Mobile has deployed a new Internet Protocol (IP) backbone to provide a unified infrastructure for its Release 4 mobile architecture. As a result, 5,4 million T-Mobile customers in the Czech Republic can look forward to increased bandwidth and new voice, data and streamed multimedia services on an "anytime, anywhere" basis. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/11/02/page1413-6591643.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/11/02/page1413-6572663.asp SaskTel and TELUS announced they have entered into a broadband wireless network sharing agreement that will facilitate the rapid deployment of next generation wireless and data services through Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) and High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) technologies by SaskTel within Saskatchewan. Customers will enjoy the benefits of the most advanced wireless technology commercially available in the world, expanded network coverage, and access to a range of new and leading-edge wireless devices. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/11/02/page1413-6572663.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/11/02/page1413-6569093.asp Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES) announced that Barrett Xplore Inc., Canada's largest rural broadband provider, has committed to acquire and operate over 10 Gbps of capacity on Jupiter, a next-generation, broadband wireless satellite from Hughes. Jupiter is designed with more than 100 Gbps of capacity, representing a tenfold increase over existing satellites, and is scheduled for launch in 2012. The agreement is valued in excess of U.S. $100 million. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/11/02/page1413-6569093.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/10/28/page1413-6566473.asp Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Inc. (TSX:TZT) has received a purchase order from Aperto Networks to deliver Aperto-branded WiMAX broadband wireless subscriber units. The value of the purchase order to Tranzeo is US$5.4M. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/10/28/page1413-6566473.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/10/27/page1413-6554756.asp Bell announced it will offer both the U998 HSPA+ Turbo Stick and the MiFi 2372 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot from Novatel Wireless (Nasdaq: NVTL) when Bell Mobility's new state-of-the-art HSPA broadband wireless network launches in November. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/10/27/page1413-6554756.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/10/26/page1413-6541636.asp iPass Inc. (NASDAQ: IPAS) announced that iPass customers now have access to China Telecom's new 3G mobile broadband network and over 20,000 Wi-Fi hotspots in China. Both connectivity options have been integrated into the iPass Global Network and are available to the iPass customer base today. The 3G service is based on a rapidly expanding EV-DO Rev A network that allows iPass users to take advantage of dramatic performance improvements. iPass' Wi-Fi footprint in China is now exceeded only by that in the United States, and the total iPass Global Network now encompasses nearly 140,000 locations -- the largest Wi-Fi footprint available from a single service provider. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/10/26/page1413-6541636.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/10/26/page1413-6543852.asp MediaG3, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: MDGC) announced that/ it has officially rolled out under the Imperial Wireless brand IW4G's super fast mobile broadband wireless Internet service to Salem and Keizer, Oregon. Consequently, consumers and businesses alike can now access the Internet wirelessly, at true broadband speeds at home, in the office, and on the go, anywhere in the IW4G coverage area. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/10/26/page1413-6543852.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/10/22/page1413-6527706.asp Airspan Networks Inc. (PINKSHEETS: AIRO) announced Comzatel, an African wireless communications provider, selected Airspan WiMAX equipment for a mobile, 4G network in Mozambique. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/10/22/page1413-6527706.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/10/21/page1413-6522160.asp Azotel announced during the Enterprise Ireland Trade Mission to Canada led by the Deputy Prime Minister of Ireland, Mary Coughlan TD, the successful integration of it's SIMPLer platform for the delivery of internet services over Red Hot Internet, a league leading metro mesh WiFi network now operating in downtown Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/10/21/page1413-6522160.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/10/19/page1413-6426463.asp Responding to the explosive potential for wireless broadband services in India, ICOMM Tele, a leading provider of telecom solutions for service providers in India, and Beceem Communications, a leading global provider of Mobile WiMAX chips, are announcing the commercial availability of their jointly developed portfolio of WiMAX modems for the India market. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/10/19/page1413-6426463.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/10/15/page1413-6476790.asp Nortel's solutions offer a number of benefits to service providers, including increased revenue potential, subscriber loyalty and stickiness; and the ability to offer "one-stop-shopping" bundled services to business and residential subscribers. These solutions leverage Nortel's deep carrier VoIP and telephony expertise and long-standing track record in transitioning TDM to VoIP services to help service providers deliver advanced IP services that improve the communication experience for consumers and businesses Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/10/15/page1413-6476790.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/10/15/page1413-6441865.asp Zarlink Semiconductor (TSX:ZL) announced enhancements to its recently introduced Timing over Packet (ToP) products to support strict timing requirements for 3G and 4G Radio Access Network (RAN) equipment. Zarlink's IEEE 1588 ToP products allow timing and synchronization information to be carried directly over packet networks, providing carriers with a real alternative to costly global positioning systems (GPS). Infonetics Research estimates the RAN equipment market will reach US$10.9 billion by 2013, from US$4.6 billion in 2008. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/10/15/page1413-6441865.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/10/13/page1413-6460616.asp Proxim Wireless Corporation announced that it is providing a live product demonstration focused on wireless video surveillance at the Futurecom 2009 conference in Sao Paulo, Brazil from October 13-16. Also on display will be Proxim's 4G product portfolio focused on service provider, enterprise, and Digital Cities applications. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/10/13/page1413-6460616.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/10/13/page1413-6462615.asp Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) and Starent Networks (NASDAQ: STAR) announced a definitive agreement for Cisco to acquire Starent Networks. Starent Networks is a leading supplier of IP-based mobile broadband wireless infrastructure solutions targeting mobile and converged carriers. The Mobile Internet is at an inflection point as IP-enabled Smartphones and other connected mobile devices gain rapid acceptance. Service Providers have been actively investing in this market as global mobile data traffic is expected to more than double every year through 2013, according to the Cisco Visual Networking Index. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/10/13/page1413-6462615.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/10/12/page1413-6465544.asp Airspan Networks Inc. (PINKSHEETS: AIRO) announced Stutler Technologies has purchased Airspan WiMAX equipment for Green Hills Companies broadband network offering high-speed data services in Missouri. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/10/12/page1413-6465544.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/10/12/page1413-6456497.asp WiMAX technology is expected to play a significant role in Australia's National Broadband Initiative. With a massive $30 billion investment, the network will connect 90 percent of homes, schools and workplaces, and businesses to high-speed broadband over the next 8 years. WiMAX will be especially useful in connecting remote and rural areas. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/10/12/page1413-6456497.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/10/09/page1413-6426456.asp JiWire and Row 44 announced a partnership to deliver the world's first ad-supported in-flight Wi-Fi solution. The collaboration will make it possible for advertisers to run interactive ad campaigns on planes in-flight. Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines have already equipped some of their planes with Row 44's satellite broadband Internet access system. Southwest recently announced their intentions for turning its 544 Boeing 737 jets into Wi-Fi hotspots and Alaska Airlines is testing planes within their fleet of 114 aircraft. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/10/09/page1413-6426456.asp