June 23, 2008
Aircom International, a provider of end-to-end network optimisation consultancy and tools for IP and cellular networks, has upgraded its Enterprise network engineering tool suite. Enterprise 6.1 includes enhancements and upgrades to provide improved stability and superior data quality. The network engineering suite features eight individual software modules - Asset, Advantage, Arraywizard, Connect, Datasafe, Optima, Ranopt And Webwizard. All of ...
Aircom launches Enterprise 6.1
by Jan HarrisAircom International, a provider of end-to-end network optimisation consultancy and tools for IP and cellular networks, has upgraded its Enterprise network engineering tool suite. Enterprise 6.1 includes enhancements and upgrades to provide improved stability and superior data quality. The network engineering suite features eight individual software modules - Asset, Advantage, Arraywizard, Connect, Datasafe, Optima, Ranopt And Webwizard. All of ...
June 18, 2008
Speaking at CommunicAsia 2008, Mike Fitzgerald of wireless application solution provider, Altobridge, highlighted transmission costs as the main barrier to overcoming the digital divide. Fitzgerald said that lower transmissions costs are the key to connecting more subscribers, including those in remote communities. Over the past five years, Altobridge has achieved several major technology breakthroughs, which can significantly reduce costs for ...
Altobridge reduces transmission costs
by Jan HarrisSpeaking at CommunicAsia 2008, Mike Fitzgerald of wireless application solution provider, Altobridge, highlighted transmission costs as the main barrier to overcoming the digital divide. Fitzgerald said that lower transmissions costs are the key to connecting more subscribers, including those in remote communities. Over the past five years, Altobridge has achieved several major technology breakthroughs, which can significantly reduce costs for ...
The Broadband Forum
by Grant DraperPreviously known as the DSL forum, the organisation has been led to change its name by current developments in technology including the likes of IPTV, to 'The Broadband Forum'. The DSL forum has developed strategies and logged reports of current data and solutions to steer the industry standard and industry progress in the right direction. The forum has enabled operators and manufacturers ...
June 17, 2008
The Samsung Omnia SGH-i900 was unveiled at a press conference in Singapore yesterday. Expected to pose strong competition for Apple's iPhone, the Omnia incorporates all of the iPhone's key features and much more. As well as GPS navigation, up to 16GB memory, and touchscreen input, the Omnia includes 7.2 Mbps HSDPA internet access, a 5 megapixel camera with automatic image stabilisation, memory ...
Samsung Omnia unveiled
by David MastersThe Samsung Omnia SGH-i900 was unveiled at a press conference in Singapore yesterday. Expected to pose strong competition for Apple's iPhone, the Omnia incorporates all of the iPhone's key features and much more. As well as GPS navigation, up to 16GB memory, and touchscreen input, the Omnia includes 7.2 Mbps HSDPA internet access, a 5 megapixel camera with automatic image stabilisation, memory ...
9,000 free Wi-Fi hotspots for iPhone users
by David MastersFrom 11th July, O2 customers with an Apple iPhone will have free access to BT Openzone premier Wi-Fi hotspots. O2 had originally decided that only customers who purchased a new 3G iPhone would be granted free Openzone hotspot access. However, the latest announcement by 02 reveals a change of mind from the network provider. BT Openzone's Wi-Fi network has over 3,000 ...
June 16, 2008
Vodafone UK is the most reliable and the fastest network for mobile broadband according to LCC International, the largest independent wireless engineering company in the world. The conclusion follows 28,000 network tests throughout March, April and May 2008 and comes a month after Vodafone UK announced it would start to do more to simplify mobile broadband for customers, and talk ...
Vodafone Fastest Mobile Broadband Network
by Alan HartenVodafone UK is the most reliable and the fastest network for mobile broadband according to LCC International, the largest independent wireless engineering company in the world. The conclusion follows 28,000 network tests throughout March, April and May 2008 and comes a month after Vodafone UK announced it would start to do more to simplify mobile broadband for customers, and talk ...
June 13, 2008
Salira Systems, Inc's new release of the DOCSIS over EPON solution will allow effective FTTx offerings from cable operators. The DePON™ solution will be used to migrate fiber-based networks. The new solution differs from the traditional HFC-based solutions due to its power to increase bandwith and by providing symmetrical capacity of 4Gbps per fiber feeder. The DePON™ solution enables operators a migration ...
Salira allow effective FTTx
by Grant DraperSalira Systems, Inc's new release of the DOCSIS over EPON solution will allow effective FTTx offerings from cable operators. The DePON™ solution will be used to migrate fiber-based networks. The new solution differs from the traditional HFC-based solutions due to its power to increase bandwith and by providing symmetrical capacity of 4Gbps per fiber feeder. The DePON™ solution enables operators a migration ...
T-Mobile and Starbucks settle Wi-Fi dispute
by David MastersLast week T-Mobile USA filed a lawsuit against Starbucks for breach of contract. Starbucks recently decided to switch the wi-fi provider in its US coffee shops from T-Mobile to AT&T. To keep T-Mobile happy through the period of transition, the Seattle-based global coffee brand signed a contract with T-Mobile that gave the company the right to 'sell, market and promote its ...
Vodafone advert breached ASA standards
by David MastersVodafone has been reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) because of an advertising campaign that implied unlimited internet access for a flat rate fee. A complaint to the ASA argued that the advert implied unlimited internet access for £7.50 per month, and as such it was misleading as Vodafone has strict data limits of 120MB per month. The poster in question ...
Orange to launch iPhone across Europe
by David MastersOrange, a division of France Telecom, is to distribute the 3G iPhone on behalf of Apple in four European countries. From 11th July Orange will start selling the new iPhone in Austria, Portugal and Switzerland. The launch date in France has been set six days later, on 17th July. Orange will start distributing the iPhone in other markets later this ...
Momail launch support for iPhone and Omnia
by Alan HartenMomail is to offer support for the latest, and long awaited, mobile devices, this time from Apple and Samsung. As the handset specifications were officially released after the companies' respective launches on June 9th, Momail can confirm support for the new iPhone 3G and the Omnia. These devices will sell large volumes and their specifications makes them very suitable for ...
June 12, 2008
3 Business, is a new sector of the mobile operator, 3, and has launched a range of new deals for businesses. Plans will start from £12.77 per month using a mix and match scheme to create your perfect plan with your desired voice minutes, texts, mobile broadband data and handsets. Another feature the plan will include will be the use of the ...
3 Business, Package Deals
by Grant Draper3 Business, is a new sector of the mobile operator, 3, and has launched a range of new deals for businesses. Plans will start from £12.77 per month using a mix and match scheme to create your perfect plan with your desired voice minutes, texts, mobile broadband data and handsets. Another feature the plan will include will be the use of the ...
BT reduces Total Broadband prices
by Jan HarrisBT is reducing the introductory prices for its Total Broadband packages. BT Total Broadband options 1, 2 and 3, which provide 5GB, 8GB and unlimited monthly usage respectively, have all been reduced by £3 a month. This means that for the first three months, the Option 1 basic package is available for £4.95 a month; Option 2, which adds the ...
June 11, 2008
Actix has revealed revisions and development of Actix Viewpoint, which is used to manage performance engineering data. The first development involves a Call Trace Management system, which enables live call tracing, and storing of data, allowing network operators to assess performance of the mobile network and highlight any errors that might need revising in the near future. The new management system incorporates ...
Actix Viewpoint 1.4 developments
by Grant DraperActix has revealed revisions and development of Actix Viewpoint, which is used to manage performance engineering data. The first development involves a Call Trace Management system, which enables live call tracing, and storing of data, allowing network operators to assess performance of the mobile network and highlight any errors that might need revising in the near future. The new management system incorporates ...
Qosmos ixEngine and ixMachine Launch
by Grant DraperQosmos, based in Paris, have released new software and related appliances, which will see the addition of information extraction to Deep Packet Inspection, enabling network operators to locate security threats, or assess quality. The new product line will allow IP networks to be monitored on a regular basis by its service operators, and extract information which is passing through these networks. Qosmos ...
Vodafone boss to retire with £25m payout
by David MastersArun Sarin, the chief executive of Vodafone, will receive around £22 million in share payouts when he retires from the company in March next year. This will be supplemented by his yearly wage and bonuses totalling £3.6 million. Sarin shocked city traders last month when he announced his early retirement. The 53 year old will be stepping down from his ...
Redback Networks New In-service Software Upgrades
by Alan HartenRedback Networks, an Ericsson company that develops IP-based routers and switches for over 75% of the world’s largest telephone carriers, has introduced “in-service software upgrade” (ISSU) capabilities for Redback’s entire family of IP-based routers and switches. The new software feature allows carriers to upgrade the operating system for Redback routers and switches without taking them out of service. The PC ...
O2 announces UK 3G iPhone prices
by David MastersO2 has announced the price of the 3G iPhone, which will be on sale in the UK from July 11th. The 8G-byte version of the new iPhone will cost just £99 for new customers on O2's £30 per month package, or for existing customers on the £35 per month package. New customers on £45 or £75 per month contracts will receive the ...
June 10, 2008
The first Mobile WiMAX field testing in Finland has been carried out in Savonlinna. Part of a larger Mobile WiMAX technology study initiated by ten Finnish broadband operators, the field test was run by local telephone company SPY Ltd and consultancy company Omnitele Ltd in collaboration with network company Daimler Finland Ltd. The equipment used in the field tests was ...
Testing of Mobile WiMAX in Finland completed
by Alan HartenThe first Mobile WiMAX field testing in Finland has been carried out in Savonlinna. Part of a larger Mobile WiMAX technology study initiated by ten Finnish broadband operators, the field test was run by local telephone company SPY Ltd and consultancy company Omnitele Ltd in collaboration with network company Daimler Finland Ltd. The equipment used in the field tests was ...
June 9, 2008
Mobile operator, 3's small business division has introduced mix and match plans which provide flexible communications services for small businesses, including free mobile Skype. 3 Business's new packages start at £12.77 per month for a choice of voice minutes, texts, mobile broadband data and handsets. All customers on the Business Mix and Match plans receive 300 free 3-to-3 minutes, free ...
3 introduces mix and match plans for SMEs
by Jan HarrisMobile operator, 3's small business division has introduced mix and match plans which provide flexible communications services for small businesses, including free mobile Skype. 3 Business's new packages start at £12.77 per month for a choice of voice minutes, texts, mobile broadband data and handsets. All customers on the Business Mix and Match plans receive 300 free 3-to-3 minutes, free ...
