2011

The IEEE is looking to expand the possibility of mobile broadband services using the highly controversial “white spaces” with the publishing of the 802.22 standard, which will tap into VHF …

Exalt Communications announced that Will County 911 in Illinois has deployed the company’s microwave backhaul systems to connect its new dispatch center, also known as public safety answering point (PSAP), …

T-Mobile USA announced the upcoming availability of the new HTC Wildfire S smartphone recently. The device is a compact Android-powered handset built with simplicity in mind and is expected to …

ChinaTel | July 25, 2011 | Press Release SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– US-based ChinaTel Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CHTL) today announced that effective as of the opening of business on July 25, …

A recent column by regular Analyst Angle contributor Gerry Purdy reminded me of one of the most glaring issues still facing the mobile industry: There is still not one device that can do everything.

Telcordia has been chosen to administer number portability in Chile, which is set to go into effect July 29. Telcordia presented the best technical-economic setting a transaction value for each …

Brazilian airline TAM is preparing to offer Wi-Fi service to its customers, and allowing them to use their mobile devices to make phone calls during international flights. The initiative may …

Worldwide mobile payment users will surpass 141.1 million in 2011, a 38.2% increase from 2010, when mobile payment users reached 102.1 million, according to Gartner. Worldwide mobile payment volume is …

Expecting a transformation in Latin America’s telecommunications networks, Ciena Corp. said it believes region will grow at higher rates than other markets. “Latam is one area of great growth for …

CNN | July 25, 2011 | Catriona Davies Their country may be struggling to emerge from chaos, but a new generation of young Egyptian entrepreneurs are already forging a high-tech …

CNN | July 25, 2011 | Catriona Davies Their country may be struggling to emerge from chaos, but a new generation of young Egyptian entrepreneurs are already forging a high-tech …

BBC News | July 26, 2011 The upcoming 4G mobile auction should be used as an opportunity to upgrade the UK’s mobile infrastructure, says an advisory group. Read the full …

iTnews | July 26, 2011 | Ry Crozier The Queensland Government has announced plans to appoint a “standalone” chief information officer tasked with driving consistent IT outcomes across state departments …