Archive for the ‘Network Platforms’ Category

Not long after the introduction of the VoLGA voice over LTE standard in September, AT&T and Verizon along with other telecom companies have introduced their own standards-based proposal known as One Voice.
If adopted by the 3GPP, One Voice would utilize the IMS (Internet Multimedia Subsystem) network overlay to send voice calls and SMS over LTE [...]

Sprint has announced in a series of press releases that it has launched Sprint 4G service in North Carolina and the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex in Texas. New markets in North Carolina include Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, Durham, Chapel Hill and Cary, with Austin and San Antonio following the D/FW launch this month.
It should be [...]

Following up, Sony Ericsson has announced the forthcoming US launch of the Aino multimedia handset.
The Aino features quadband GSM/EDGE, triband 850/1900/2100 HSPA support, Remote Play, Media Home, and Media Go support for streaming media from the Playstation 3 console or over a network via DLNA, Wi-Fi radio, 3 inch 432×240 resolution widescreen touch display, 8.1 [...]

The Novatel MiFi wireless router/modem combo device has a new firmware update available to address a sleep issue when plugged into AC power as well as improved compatibility with the Nintendo DS handheld console and BlackBerry Curve.
The firmware update process is detailed in full for the Sprint and Verizon version courtesy of EVDOinfo.

Following up on the Clearwire announcement, Comcast has updated its dedicated portal for the forthcoming High-Speed2Go service expansion which will mirror Clearwire’s current rollout schedule starting in November.

Clearwire has announced in a press release that it will roll out Clear service in additional markets beginning next month.
Clearwire and Sprint will jointly launch 4G service in Charlotte, Greensboro and Raleigh, North Carolina;  Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth and San Antonio, Texas in November.  Honolulu and Maui, Hawaii will be launching in December, previously confirmed by [...]

Time Warner Cable has confirmed that it will begin resale of Clear’s WiMax service in the Charlotte, Greensboro and Raleigh-Durham markets beginning on December 1st under the Road Runner Mobile brand name soon after Clear’s official launch.  Time Warner representatives further confirmed Road Runner Mobile launches for the Dallas/Ft.Worth metroplex by the end of the [...]

Following up on the launch of the Debut for Boost Mobile last month, Sprint has launched the slider for its Nextel service.
Like the Boost version, the phone features a 1.3MP camera with video recorder, external media controls and Bluetooth with stereo audio support along with threaded messaging and speakerphone.
The phone is now available online from [...]

Verizon Wireless CTO Tony Melone has confirmed new key details in the carrier’s plans for the launch of its new LTE network scheduled for launch late next year.
The LTE network will now function as an overlay to the existing native CDMA network, right down to the use of many existing cellsites and backhaul equipment. [...]

Internal employee slides have confirmed that the successor to the venerable Sony Ericsson TM506 3G clamshell for T-Mobile will be released as the Sony Ericsson T717 Equinox on October 28th.
The Equoinox features a 2.2 inch internal QVGA display, 3.2 megapixel camera with video recorder, microSDHC expansion slot, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, A-GPS support, speakerphone [...]