3G is a collection of technologies including EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, and HSUPA that promise to bring high-speed data services to mobile work forces. Progress toward ubiquitous 3G coverage is being made, but competition from rival technologies such as WiMax continues to complicate the market. Many users have rushed to purchase 3G smartphones, and roaming between carriers continues to be a concern. Still, 3G holds enormous promise for users to always be on the cellular network without the security worries of using a wireless hotspot.
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Femtocells: The Time Is Now -- Almost
The remaining months of 2009 and 2010 will see the carefully planned and extraordinarily important rollout of femtocells go into high gear. Femtocells are small base stations that serve two vital purposes: They extend coverage by pushing the telecommunications network into offices and homes and... More >
iPhone, Android Eye the Enterprise as the Future Grows Cloudy
As far as the enterprise is concerned, Apple's iPhone and Android-based devices are for the most part on the outside looking in. They will have plenty of opportunities in the near future, however, since the relationship between enterprises and mobility is on the verge of significant change. ... More >
Mobile VoIP for Business: A Big Market up for Grabs
Business people use IP-based mobile calling today. What most are doing, however, is utilizing platforms and services aimed at consumers. Service providers and a wide array of vendors are increasingly looking at business travelers as a unique market group. "Right now, mobile VoIP continues to grow... More >
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Verizon Launching HTC Droid Eris
Verizon will launch the Motorola Droid tomorrow, but the wireless company is already prepared to launch its next Android-powered handset. The HTC Droid Eris , Verizon's version of the HTC Hero, packs HTC's Sense user interface, 3G data connectivity, Wi-Fi support and 5-megapixel autofocus camera, ZDNet reports. ... More >
Qualcomm Sees Earnings Drop, Cuts Full-Year Forecast
Wireless chip supplier Qualcomm has forecast weaker-than-expected full-year results, but said it has extended its license agreement with Samsung to cover both 3G and 4G technology. Chief Financial Officer Bill Keitel told Reuters : Competition is very intense and we expect the level of competitiveness to edge up. ... More >
China Unicom Sells 5,000 iPhones in Opening Weekend
Reports from around the Web indicated that iPhone sales for China Unicom had gotten off to a slow start. Now we know just how slow. In a weekend in which it added 1 million new subscribers to its new 3G network, the carrier only sold 5,000 iPhones , reports SlashGear . China Unicom says it is "satisfied" with... More >
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