Yearly Archives: 2013

Analyst Angle: The connected car … but how?

You've probably heard talk about the "connected car" – a car that has a built-in cellular (or Wi-Fi) connection, and is connected to the Internet and cloud services. In fact, it's a lot more

Analyst Angle: What to expect for Latin America Telecom Industry in 2013

Latin America Telecom Industry Projections Beginning in 2013, many emerging markets — and among these many Latin American markets — will continue to be bright...

Millicom, EPM eye Colombian merger

The Colombian telecom market may see a merger between Millicon and EPM Telecomunicaciones companies. On Feb. 5, Millicom International Cellular and EPM (Empresas Publicas...

Costa Rica taps El Corte Inglés to administer number portability

Costa Rica's superintendent of telecommunications, Sutel, announced that the Spanish group El Corte Inglés won the bidding process to serve and administer number portability...

Nextel to focus on Mexico, Brazil; look for options in Peru, Chile, Argentina

When presenting preliminary fourth quarter and full year results for 2012, which were below market expectations, NII Holdings said its Brazilian unit will offer voice and...

Cisco: Mobile data traffic to grow 1,200% by 2017

In the world of mobile forecasts, Cisco's VNI carries more weight than most. This year's Visual Networking Index calls for an incresae of 1200% in mobile data traffic over the next 5 years as traffic speeds increase 600%.

HTC disappoints with earnings and forecast

HTC had warned of a disappointing fourth quarter, but the actual results were even worse than expected. The Taiwanese smartphone and tablet maker reported...

Windows for Android in the works

Software created to run Windows in other operating systems is making a resurgence as developers work to port it to Android. The software is...

New England Patriots keep fans connected

When New England Patriots fans in Gillette Stadium want information on their favorite team, Fred Kirsch is responsible for making sure they’re connected. Kirsch, the...

Report: FreedomPop to target tablet market with ‘Clip’

FreedomPop is set to continue spreading its free wireless data offering, with reports indicating the company will unveil a device targeting the growing tablet...

Intel means business with chipsets for tablets (Video)

The world's largest chipmaker has been busy playing catch-up in the mobile space, and now its newest offerings for tablets could start to change...

White Paper: Cable and Antenna Test

Cable and Antenna Test: Introduces measurement and calibration techniques for cable and antenna testing (CAT). Measurement examples are provided for cable insertion loss, return...

Banks’ IT spending up with a focus on digital and mobile

It is no secret that financial institutions, along with telecom companies, are heavy information technology (IT) users, spending more on IT, including software, hardware...

Reality Check: Get the most out of your network

Is your network providing maximum value for you and your customers? It’s not an academic question, considering that in 2013, ABI Research estimates that North American mobile operators will spend a collective $10.5 billion on LTE and other network upgrades.

Telefónica jumps into e-health with acquisition of Axismed

Telefónica Digital, the global digital innovation arm of Telefónica, made its first step toward delivering end-to-end services in the e-health market. The company has...

Claro expands LTE coverage in Brazil

Claro, the Brazilian unit of América Móvil, is expanding its LTE coverage, announcing the launch of LTE services in the city of Curitiba in...

TCS offers first text-to-911 service

Following on the heels of the Federal Communications Commission and the four national wireless carriers committing to offering text-to-911 capability, TeleCommunication Systems has introduced...

FTC issues guidelines for mobile software

The Federal Trade Commission wants mobile platforms and apps to share more information with consumers about use of personal data. After meeting with trade...

Infrastructure news: Cox launches Wi-Fi for Virginia users

Here are the latest tidbits in heterogeneous networks — the wireless connections beyond traditional cellular networks, including Wi-Fi, distributed antenna systems and small cells.   Cox...

Oracle to buy Acme for $2.1B, bolsters communications product offerings

Oracle agreed to acquire Acme Packet, which makes network solutions to deliver voice, video, data and unified communications services and applications across IP networks....

Bradesco private equity funds to become partner in the BR Towers

Latin American banking giant Bradesco announced it is investing about $50.25 million (R$ 100 million) of its private equity funds to become a partner...

Reader Forum: Mobile messaging trends to look for in 2013

Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly Reader Forum section. In an attempt to broaden our interaction with our readers, we have created this forum for those...

Reader Forum: Enabling new revenue opportunities for LTE operators

Location service is an integral component of wireless technologies. Mobile devices, with their radio signal measurement and real‐time communication capabilities, are uniquely qualified to perform

SPONSORED: Policy as the innovation engine for ‘ThinkingNetworks™’

Mobile operators can become digital lifestyle providers by extending the reach of policy management “everywhere.” Uploading photos to Facebook, tweeting, downloading YouTube videos, browsing the...

Reader Forum: COPE vs. BYOD in 2013

It’s evident that bring-your-own-device programs have gained significant traction within enterprise mobility programs. And while everyone continues to talk about BYOD, most companies and IT departments
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