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Indian WiMAX Spectrum Auction Restricted to 2.3 GHz for the Moment

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

from Telecom Tiger

In a move that may upset the plans of service providers interested in offering wireless broadband services over the WiMAX backbone, the Indian Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in its Information Memorandum has decided to auction two blocks of spectrum of 20 MHz each (more…)

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U.S. May Need as Much as $350 Billion to Extend Broadband

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

from Reuters

Expanding broadband usage throughout the United States will require subsidies and investment in infrastructure upgrades of as much as $350 billion, a regulatory panel said on Tuesday. (more…)

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Telefónica Trials LTE Technology in Six Countries

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

from TelephonyOnline

Telefónica has reached an agreement with six LTE technology providers to launch the test projects in six different countries with the view of rolling out 4G networks in the different regions where the company operates. (more…)

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What Nortel’s 3G/4G Assets Will Do for Ericsson

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

from Telephony Online

Nortel Networks’ LTE advances and the size and profitability of its CDMA unit are both good reasons for Ericsson to scoop up the bankrupt vendor’s primary 3G and 4G businesses, (more…)

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Mid East Telcos Well-Placed for 4G Upgrade

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

from ITP.net

Telecom firms around the world are starting to sign agreements with infrastructure vendors to upgrade their networks to LTE, with Zain Bahrain the first operator in the Middle East to announce such a deal. (more…)

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Alvarion Expands its Presence in Asia with Opening of Taipei Office

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

from PRNewswire-Asia

WCAI member Alvarion today announced the opening of an office in Taipei in support of operator customers and strategic partners and to fully address the increasing demand for 4G services. (more…)

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