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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.
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Tech heavyweights team up on 3G
July 27, 2006
NEC, Matsushita, TI launch joint venture that aims to put competitive chips and platforms into 3G handsets.
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Can WiMax make it in the U.S.?
November 12, 2007
Sprint Nextel and Clearwire have called off their partnership to build a nationwide WiMax network, and the break could spell trouble for the technology.
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Helio introduces hybrid wireless service
October 4, 2006
Mobile service seamlessly connects laptops to commercial Wi-Fi hotspots and a nationwide 3G wireless network. Photo: Helio Hybrid card
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The next big things in wireless
February 9, 2008
The Mobile World Congress show in Barcelona is the place to be to see what's coming soon to a cell phone near you.
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3G wars heat up
July 20, 2005
Cingular promises to roll out wireless broadband in 15 to 20 markets by year's end. But it's still playing catch-up to Verizon.
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Qualcomm readies next-gen 3G chips
April 11, 2006
As carriers deploy EV-DO Revision A, Qualcomm says its next version will triple download and upload speeds.
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Mobile communities could fill 3G pipes
April 5, 2006
Social-networking and community sites are going mobile, helping boost data usage on 3G networks.
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Wireless industry gears up for WiMax
March 26, 2007
Where does 3G wireless go from here? Many equipment makers and carriers are looking to the packet-based technology known as WiMax.
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Another fix for the mobile TV capacity problem
January 20, 2006
IPWireless announces it has developed technology that allows mobile operators to use existing 3G spectrum to deliver mobile TV.
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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.
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New networks for mobile TV
January 9, 2006
Two tech stalwarts are building ambitious "supercharged" networks that could help make mobile TV commonplace in the U.S.
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Year in review: Going mobile, in a big way
December 22, 2006
Mobile services were hot in 2006 as carriers offered people access to everything from music to TV to e-mail.
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Qualcomm, others await international trade decision
June 7, 2007
Commission expected to rule Thursday whether cell phones using a particular Qualcomm technology can be imported to the U.S.
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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?
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This week in mobile
April 7, 2006
San Francisco selects joint bid by EarthLink and Google to provide city with a wireless network. Also: Microsoft wins U.S. Census Bureau deal.
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