According to a new study published by ABI Research, wireless companies are continuing investment in backhaul technologies despite the current state of the economy, as operators gear up for deployment of LTE networks. In fact, ABI is predicting a fivefold revenue increase between 2009 and 2014.
Backhaul is the bottleneck that can prevent a satisfactory user [...]
Monthly Archives: April 2009
Backhaul Investments Continue- Despite Recession- as Operators Gear up for LTE Networks
Venture Capital Investment in Online Video Keeps Pace in Q1
VideoNuze recently reported that the online video sector received more than $80 million in venture capital financing during the first quarter of 2009, which is comparable to the amount received in the fourth quarter of 2008. Investors expect investment to continue at this level for the remainder of 2009, with Web TV representing one of [...]
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The FCC’s Plan for Bringing High-Speed Internet to the Masses
The Federal Communications Commission is currently working on its plan to bring high-speed Internet service to the entire nation, starting with questions on how to increase the availability of high-speed internet, improve quality of service and make high-speed internet service more affordable.
Acting FCC Chairman Michael J. Copps said the process for creating the plan will [...]
Computerworld's Five Trends in Mobile Computing
We thought this Computerworld blog by Eric Lundquist was a good one- definitely worth a repost:
1. Appstore madness. As usual Apple has blazed the trail and now it is up to Microsoft, RIM and Google to catch up. Mobile devices and networks are simply a platform, it is up to the developers to come up [...]
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CTIA Wireless Wrap-up
Overall, attendance at this year’s CTIA Wireless event was down a bit, which was to be expected due to the current economy. But of course it was still CTIA! The three major topics of discussion in Las Vegas included mobile apps, LTE and new mobile phones- many of the touchscreen, messaging and smart variety.
Probably the [...]
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