Wireless IP

A 4G LTE picocell has landed, giving operators like AT&T Inc. and Verizon Wireless another option for distributed backhaul, outside of the cell tower footprint. The picocell will be an affordable access point to complement macro networks by providing voice and high-speed data coverage and capacity to hot spots and in-building areas that are RF challenged.AirWalk Communications, Mindspeed Technologies Inc. ...

Comcast Corp. has named Cathy Avgiris as senior vice president and general manager of Communications and Data Services for Comcast Cable. Avgiris is responsible for all aspects of Comcast’s Xfinity Internet and Xfinity Voice services, as well as the company’s High-Speed 2go 4G/3G wireless data service. “Cathy has done a tremendous job growing our voice business and launching our 4G ...

Smart, fast and cheap: This is the profile of the future network, especially when it comes to mobility, be it HSPA, WiMAX or LTE, with 100G in the core soon to become reality. The availability of ultra-broadband is ushering in an era of hyper-competition and more stakeholders (app developers, anyone?) than ever before.Much of the action is centering on mobility. ...

Argela Technologies, a subsidiary of Türk Telekom, Turkey’s leading telecom provider, has integrated Global IP Solutions’ VoiceEngine Mobile to ensure call quality on its TT WiRO VoIP calling service. TT WiRO mobile allows customers to avoid international roaming costs. A soft-client enables customers to be charged under their home or office phone line for calls made from any location either ...

Apple Inc. started taking preorders for its tablet computer, the iPad, which is set to arrive in Wi-Fi-only form on April 3. Versions with embedded 3G will arrive later in the month. Customers can order iPads online or reserve them for pick-up at the Apple store. According to Apple Insider, the stores will only stock as many as are pre-ordered; ...