May 20, 2008
The worlds first zero-latency traffic shaping solution for Ethernet demarcation units was unveiled today by Accedian Networks™. Some new functionality which is to be implemented though the new solution includes acceleration of real-time services, reduction of network overhead and providers can now economize bandwidth which should bring about a more performance-intensive Ethernet and MPLS service. There will now be ...
Zero-Latency Traffic From Accedian Networks™
by Rohan ParkerThe worlds first zero-latency traffic shaping solution for Ethernet demarcation units was unveiled today by Accedian Networks™. Some new functionality which is to be implemented though the new solution includes acceleration of real-time services, reduction of network overhead and providers can now economize bandwidth which should bring about a more performance-intensive Ethernet and MPLS service. There will now be ...
May 19, 2008
Qualcomm Inc, a US-based mobile technology company, has acquired 40 MHz of UK radio spectrum, for £8.3m, which could be used for mobile TV, wireless broadband or satellite radio. Ofcom, the communications regulator, auctioned the spectrum earlier this month. The spectrum is within the L-band, between 1452 and 1492MHz, which much of the world uses for Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) ...
Qualcomm wins 40 MHz UK radio spectrum
by Jan HarrisQualcomm Inc, a US-based mobile technology company, has acquired 40 MHz of UK radio spectrum, for £8.3m, which could be used for mobile TV, wireless broadband or satellite radio. Ofcom, the communications regulator, auctioned the spectrum earlier this month. The spectrum is within the L-band, between 1452 and 1492MHz, which much of the world uses for Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) ...
May 16, 2008
Eclipse Internet has launched a new, pay-as-you-go broadband service, which users can customise to suit their needs. A user control panel allows customers to set the priority their broadband connection gives to applications such as email, gaming or simply surfing the net. The service caters for consumers, with packages starting from £9.95 a month, while business packages are also available from ...
Eclipse launches pay-as-you-go broadband
by Jan HarrisEclipse Internet has launched a new, pay-as-you-go broadband service, which users can customise to suit their needs. A user control panel allows customers to set the priority their broadband connection gives to applications such as email, gaming or simply surfing the net. The service caters for consumers, with packages starting from £9.95 a month, while business packages are also available from ...
TaquaWorks to replace legacy 5E switch
by Lin FreestoneA service provider in the US state of Nevada, CC Communications, is replacing its legacy 5E central office switch with the TaquaWorks solution, in order to provide advanced converged services across its FTTH-based IPTV and wireless networks. CC Communications has been serving residents and businesses with quadruple-play services - local and long distance telephone, wireless, Internet access and digital television - ...
Virgin upgrades for 50Mbps cable products
by Dave NixonThe growth of broadband has, on occasion, seen the blockage that out-of-date dial-up presented, shift from the connection to the customer's home, to the diverse fundamentals of the provider's core network. As a constituent of its upgrades to get ready for the roll-out of its 50Mbps cable broadband service, Virgin Media is to upgrade the speed of its core fibre ...
Tiscali Decline Carphone Warehouse Offer
by Dave NixonCarphone Warehouse has been disqualified from the primary phase of bidding for Tiscali following an offer of £550m for the UK assets that was discarded following a four hour board meeting. Tiscali has a market worth of approximately £1.13 billion. Carphone last week sold a 50% stake in its high street stores to Best Buy to generate finances anticipated to ...
Second Generation Femtocell Range From RadioFrame Networks
by Rohan ParkerThe announcement of a second generation of OmniRadio(TM) microprocessor has just been sent out by creators, RadioFrame Networks (RFN). RFN is currently the leader in the quest for more eco friendly wireless bases stations, with its low-cost, small footprint, femtocell range for Long Term Evolution (LTE) and WiMAX networks. OmniRadio(TM) was launched last year, and was the first femtocell product made ...
Redback Networks’ big Indian deal
by Alan HartenEricsson owned Redback Networks Inc., manufacturers of video-centric routers for three quarters of the largest triple-play networks, have announced a deal to supply broadband-on-demand for Bharti Airtel LTD, aka, Airtel, who are India’s biggest private telecom provider. Redback’s SmartEdge 400 router platform and NetOp policy management software will supply pre-paid and on-demand broadband services for Airtel broadband fixed line subscribers. ...
Firecomms announce plastic optical fiber plans
by Grant DraperFirecomms Ltd., have announced plans to introduce high performance plastic optical fiber networks, to support broadband applications in residential and commercial environments. The Plastic Optical Fiber development from Firecomms means a low cost product can be produced for a market now worth over $1 billion per year, and a new alternative to copper.
Arris releases SCTE 130 test results
by Grant DraperArris has announced details of its interoperability tests with advertising companies including Atlas, INVIDI and RGB Networks, which were designed to increase the progress of the SCTE 130 (DVS 629) interfaces. The creation of the SCTE 130 shows the ever and ongoing development advertising is seeing, and the development of technologies for operators to create a wider range of revenue streams. With ...
May 15, 2008
London-based Telappliant provides a comprehensive Internet telephony product and solutions portfolio backed by the ultimate in performance and reliability via a fusion of technology and a team of dedicated professionals. The company has launched its Insight portal, designed exclusively for channel partners to resell innovative and flexible VoIP services quickly, easily and cheaply to their customer base. Insight provides a low barrier ...
VoIP services for channel partners launched by Teleappliant
by Lin FreestoneLondon-based Telappliant provides a comprehensive Internet telephony product and solutions portfolio backed by the ultimate in performance and reliability via a fusion of technology and a team of dedicated professionals. The company has launched its Insight portal, designed exclusively for channel partners to resell innovative and flexible VoIP services quickly, easily and cheaply to their customer base. Insight provides a low barrier ...
Mobile social networking enhancements from GyPSii
by Lin FreestoneAs part of the ongoing development and improvement of its service, GyPSii has made a series of significant enhancements to its mobile social networking features. GyPSii’s mobile lifestyle application connects people, places and communities across networks and devices. It provides a geo-location social networking platform and services for mobile, web and set-top box devices. The new features available to GyPSii users include ...
AIRCOM Wins Contract For Vinaphone’s GSM 900 Network
by Rohan ParkerWorld renowned mobile phone network strategy and implementation consultants, AIRCOM International, have been announced as the winners of Vinaphone's new network upgrade contract. The contract is to redesign, boost, and expand the current Vinaphone GSM 900 network across 27 provinces, the capitals of the provinces, and along the entirety of Vietnam's national highway, totaling a whopping 1212 macrosites. Vinaphone's desire ...
RadioFrame releases OmniRadio for LTE and WiMax
by Alan HartenRadioFrame released its OmniRadio™ processor in 2007 which was the first silicon solution produced exclusively for the femtocell market. OmniRadio is the industry’s only combined 2G/3G femtocell currently available. RadioFrame’s upgradeable platform solution allows wireless networks to implement femtocells in 2G, 3G and 4G networks and upgrade those same femtocells. The second generation ...
May 14, 2008
Vodafone UK is making a multi-million pound investment to roll-out its fast broadband network to Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester and Reading this summer. The expansion will bring the service, which is already available in London and major airports, to a further three million people. Vodafone is also planning to give customers more information about its mobile broadband service, with information ...
Vodafone extending fast broadband service
by Jan HarrisVodafone UK is making a multi-million pound investment to roll-out its fast broadband network to Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester and Reading this summer. The expansion will bring the service, which is already available in London and major airports, to a further three million people. Vodafone is also planning to give customers more information about its mobile broadband service, with information ...
Clickatell wins application award
by Grant DraperClickatell has won the 2008 Mobile Messaging Award for “Best Messaging Business Application”. The awards are compiled from SMS, MMS, IM, email, and voice-messaging. The award was given to Clickatell for their work in conjunction with Metropolitan Cover2Go, who offers hassle free insurance for its customers.
AIRCOM to Optimise Vinaphone’s GSM 900 Network
by Grant DraperAIRCOM International, have agreed a contract with mobile operator Vinaphone, to provide RF network planning, design support and surveying activities for the expansion of its GSM 900 network. AIRCOM won the deal after undergoing the usual commercial bid, and ended up with them being the clear winner, with their quality far greater than any other competitor, and best suiting Vinaphone's requirements.
Prysmian’s new CasalightTM Plus
by Alan HartenPrysmian, the Milan based company, have announced their new increased performance bend insensitive fibre they have christened CasaLightTM Plus, which makes it the son of 2007’s ITU G657 compliant CasaLightTM. This new fibre has an enhanced design aimed at exceeding G657.B recommendations by further reducing the minimum working bend radius. CasaLightTM will continue to be used as the standard fibre ...
HTC Touch Diamond sales to top 2 million
by David MastersPeter Chou, CEO of High Tech Computer (HTC), has said that his company is expecting to sell between 2 million and 3 million units of the HTC Touch Diamond smartphone before the end of 2008. The Touch Diamond - predicted to be strong competition for the next generation Apple iPhone - will be sold in co-operation with mobile network operators and ...
May 13, 2008
With Carphone Warehouse believed to be out of the bidding for Tiscali's UK business, Vodafone is now considered the favourite to acquire the company. As well as Vodafone, the companies believed to be going through to the second round of bidding are British Sky Broadcasting Group Plc, BT Group, Fastweb SpA and Wind. The official shortlist has not yet been ...
Vodafone favourite to buy Tiscali
by Jan HarrisWith Carphone Warehouse believed to be out of the bidding for Tiscali's UK business, Vodafone is now considered the favourite to acquire the company. As well as Vodafone, the companies believed to be going through to the second round of bidding are British Sky Broadcasting Group Plc, BT Group, Fastweb SpA and Wind. The official shortlist has not yet been ...
