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T-Mobile outlines plans for 3G network

October 6, 2006 Cell phone carrier to spend $2.66 billion to upgrade to a next-generation network using newly acquired spectrum. TAGS: T-Mobile, 3G network, spectrum, 3G, carrier, U.S.

Phone business rings up change

May 5, 2008 A fuel cell for cell phones, T-Mobile's 3G network in New York, and some acquisitions and new smartphones on the horizon. TAGS: fuel cell, 3G network, T-Mobile, 3G, HTC, smart phone, New York, acquisition, cell phone

Sprint to use WiMax for 4G wireless network

August 8, 2006 Sprint Nextel says the high-speed wireless data network will be faster and more cost-effective. Photos: Sprint CEO bets big on WiMax TAGS: 4G network, Sprint Nextel, EVDO, Flarion Technologies Inc., 4G, 3G network, consumer electronics, wireless network, Motorola Inc., music player, Intel, CEO, Samsung Electronics, video

Nortel wins Verizon Wireless upgrade

July 19, 2006 Nortel will supply Verizon Wireless with gear to upgrade its 3G network to faster speeds. TAGS: Nortel Networks Corp., Verizon Wireless, 3G network, Verizon Communications, EVDO, CDMA, VoIP, IP, agreement, video, Microsoft Corp.

Cingular launches 3G network

December 6, 2005 Its BroadbandConnect service will enable mobile users to access high-speed Internet on the road. TAGS: 3G network, Cingular Wireless, EDGE, BellSouth Corp., data service, HSDPA, AT&T Corp., GSM, handset, Washington, modem, laptop computer

Operators upgrading 3G networks

February 1, 2007 Sprint Nextel and Verizon Wireless are upgrading their 3G wireless networks with new technology that will increase speeds. TAGS: EVDO, 3G network, Salt Lake City, Sprint Nextel, 3G, Verizon Wireless, HSDPA, wireless network, Boston, Florida, Cingular Wireless, Verizon Communications

Nortel demo proves reality of Super 3G

March 8, 2005 Test of 1.4mbps connection from a moving car shows that mobile broadband may be close to reality. TAGS: HSDPA, Nortel Networks Corp., 3G network, handset, reality, 3G, broadband

Tight squeeze for mobile TV

October 3, 2005 New 3G networks aren't built to handle streaming video for the masses. Can the pipes be opened up? TAGS: mobile TV, 3G network, American Technology Research, streaming video, carrier, 3G, mobile operator, Qualcomm Inc., cell, capacity, video clip, wireless network, Sprint Nextel, video, mobile phone, TV

Verizon Wireless revs up mobile video

November 29, 2006 A series of deals with video-sharing sites point to an aggressive effort to draw customers to the carrier's 3G network. TAGS: Verizon V-Cast, Verizon Wireless, 3G network, YouTube, subscriber, senior analyst, mobile phone, Sprint Nextel, video, video clip, U.S., TV

Video bandwidth--something's gotta give

February 13, 2007 The exploding demand to view videos anywhere, anytime, is stretching network technologies to the limit, warns Nortel CTO John Roese. TAGS: 3G network, 4G, mobile network, subscriber, telecommunications, broadband, YouTube, video, IP, TV, Ethernet

3.5G driving rapid mobile broadband growth

January 10, 2008 The number of commercial HSDPA networks launched worldwide shot up by 69 percent in 2007, a trade survey shows. TAGS: HSDPA, Western Europe, rollout, broadband, 3G network, survey

T-Mobile phone lineup gets smart

October 11, 2006 New Dash smart phone will be able to connect to the carrier's more than 7,000 Wi-Fi hot spots. Photo: T-Mobile Dash TAGS: T-Mobile, smart phone, lineup, 3G network, 3G, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Wi-Fi, IM, Microsoft Windows

Verizon offers live TV on cell phones

January 8, 2007 Verizon and Verizon Wireless announce plans for new TV options including live mobile TV service and an upgrade to Fios TV. TAGS: Qualcomm MediaFLO, mobile TV, Verizon Wireless, Verizon Communications, Verizon V-Cast, Qualcomm Inc., 3G network, Sprint Nextel, subscriber, viewer, TV, cell phone, video, games

AT&T taps MediaFlo for mobile TV

February 12, 2007 AT&T will become the second major carrier to use Qualcomm's MediaFlo network and technology to deliver mobile television. TAGS: Qualcomm MediaFLO, mobile TV, DVB-H, Qualcomm Inc., AT&T Corp., 3G network, Barcelona, subscriber, Sprint Nextel, Verizon Wireless, TV, handset, Cingular Wireless, Nokia Corp., video

Sprint CEO looks toward 4G wireless

June 27, 2006 Sprint Nextel's chief says the company is already looking toward the next generation of wireless technology. Photo: 4G a cost advantage, CEO says TAGS: 4G, Sprint Nextel, mobile TV, 3G network, mobile operator, wireless technology, Nextel Communications Inc., EVDO, Verizon Wireless, CEO, TV, cell phone

Qualcomm cell phone ban to take effect

August 7, 2007 Qualcomm loses latest battle to reverse the International Trade Commission's import ban on its technology, says it will continue the fight. TAGS: Qualcomm Inc., ban, Broadcom Corp., patent, W-CDMA, 3G network, U.S. company, operator, cell phone, EVDO, intellectual property, handset, decision, U.S.

Mobile entertainment faces issues

September 27, 2005 As cell phone operators prepare to offer music and video services, they'll need to settle basic business matters. TAGS: Motorola ROKR, Cingular Wireless, 3G network, cell phone company, cell phone, Apple iTunes, limitation, song, Sprint Nextel, entertainment, Apple Computer, Nokia Corp., music, handset, Motorola Inc., TV

The phantom menace?

March 25, 2005 CNETAsia's Winston Chai wonders whether it's too early to hit the panic button on mobile viruses. TAGS: Cabir virus, 3G network, mobile device, MMS, phishing, danger, spamming, Symantec Corp., Symbian Inc., Bluetooth, cell phone, handset, threat, trojan horse, virus, PDA

Import ban on 3G handsets could hurt industry

June 8, 2007 A ban on all importation of future 3G handset models using Qualcomm technology could have a big impact on cell phone operators and handset manufacturers. TAGS: Qualcomm Inc., ban, handset, 3G, mobile operator, cell phone company, W-CDMA, Verizon Wireless, Broadcom Corp., 3G network, cell phone, Sprint Nextel, EVDO, AT&T Corp., commission, carrier

Week in review: Cell phone hang-up

June 8, 2007 Import ban on 3G handsets from Qualcomm could have wide-ranging effect on wireless industry. Also: Stores prep for iPhone frenzy. TAGS: Qualcomm Inc., W-CDMA, ban, AT&T Corp., Week in review, 3G, 3G network, cell phone, handset, Apple iPhone, EVDO, Apple Computer, reader, Broadcom Corp., chipset
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