Mobiles reviews - wimax

Sprint planning to reduce wireless modem data rates?

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 01:59:44 +0000

When a struggling company does something right, you have to reward them for it. Otherwise, what was the point of criticizing their previously unacceptable business practices? Sprint, in this case, has been rumored to be making another change in their push to redefine themselves as the premier wireless data provider in the US. Rather than aiming [...]

Sprint and Clearwire defend merger against AT&T’s objections

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 21:17:31 +0000

With Sprint struggling to turnaround their business and working hard to bring their high-speed WiMAX-based XOHM wireless data network online, some big-dogs in the wireless industry are opposing the Sprint and Clearwire merger deal currently under consideration by the Feds. AT&T has voiced their opposition to the merger, claiming that both companies were misrepresenting their [...]

Sprint posts $344 million in losses while slowing customer defections

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:40:23 +0000

Sprint’s road to recovery will be a long and drawn out process, mostly dependent on CEO Dan Hesse’s ability to get the wireless carrier’s high-speed, WIMAX-based XOHM data network up and running in a timely manner. Sprint desperately needs to redefine itself as something more than just the No. 3 wireless voice carrier, and an [...]

AT&T moves to block Sprint merger with Clearwire for WiMAX network

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:52:36 +0000

Sprint has been working hard to redefine themselves as a data-centric provider with the premier high-speed wireless broadband network in the US. And, with good reason. Sprint’s losing customers left and right and bleeding money even faster. They clearly can’t compete in the voice-call business that is dominated by AT&T and Verizon, so Sprint is [...]

Study: 32 million LTE subscribers by 2013

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 01:14:47 +0000

There's no doubt that LTE is the 4G network of choice the world over. With CDMA-based networks like Verizon even planning to switch to the GSM evolution pathway for their future network, it seems that LTE is the way to go. As such, ABI Research has released a new study that projects 32 million worldwide [...]

Alltel looking to launch LTE network

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:09:26 +0000

While Sprint is banking on WiMAX as the next-generation wireless data network of choice in the US, all other carriers are looking to bring on 4G LTE technology in the coming years. With AT&T and Verizon Wireless already planning LTE network roll outs for 2011 and on, the smaller guys risk falling behind in the [...]

Sprint loses 1.09 million customers, still holds on to 3rd place

Mon, 12 May 2008 19:14:00 +0000

Things are looking worse and worse for our favorite WiMAX-pusher. Sprint has just announced its 1Q 2008 financial results (PDF link), and they're a doozy. The No. 3 US wireless carrier lost 1.09 million subscribers in the last quarter, with net revenue taking a 9% dive to $9.3 billion in the same period last year. [...]

Moto demos first public WiMAX hand-off in Asia-Pac

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 08:25:12 +0000

Singapore: Motorola recently demonstrated the first handoffs between public WiMAX access points (at the WiMAX Forum Congress Asia 2008). The demo was enabled through a mobile WiMAX network set up at Motorola's facility in Ang Mo Kio, Singapore. Attendees were able to experience various mobile applications including video conferencing, web browsing and mobile streaming while moving [...]

Sprint delays WiMAX XOHM rollout

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:14:34 +0000

I don't know how we let this one slip through the cracks, but here it is, if a bit late. With Sprint's future as a significant figure in the US wireless landscape hinged on the carrier's ability to redefine itself as a data-centric provider, Sprint would do well to get their WiMAX-based XOHM network off the [...]

Sprint planning to switch to IP-based network in push to become data-centric provider

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:41:49 +0000

Sprint's only hope to retain, or at least partially regain, their formerly successful days as a Top 3 US wireless carrier is to concentrate on becoming the premier wireless broadband provider. That means Sprint will have to focus on the data side of their operations - as I mentioned a while back. So, in a move [...]

NextWave to broadcast mobile TV over WiMAX with Alcatel-Lucent hardware

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:56:45 +0000

WiMAX is getting some more play as the next-generation mobile broadband solution in the US. With Sprint still leading to way in their push to launch a nationwide WiMAX network, WiMAX is shaping up to be the nearest-term solution for truly wireless broadband. So, it makes sense that NextWave is looking to broadcast mobile TV [...]

Ericsson's Chief Marketing Officer Johan Bergendahl proclaims downfall of WiFi

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 19:08:57 +0000

Does anyone even use public telephones anymore? I don't even use fixed landlines anymore. With the pace of development in the wireless landscape, it makes sense that wireless broadband solutions could sound the death knoll for WiFi hotspots. And, to make that notion all the more plausible, Ericsson's Chief Marketing Officer Johan Bergendahl proclaimed during his [...]

Verizon President & COO Dennis Strigl: Data is the future but WiMAX isn't a threat

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:34:23 +0000

With Sprint still pushing hard to roll out their WiMAX-based XOHM data network (unfortunately labelled as a 3G tech ), the other big-dogs in the US wireless landscape should be worrying about possible loss of data-revenue to Sprint. But, it turns out that Verizon Communication’s President and COO, Dennis Strigl, isn’t at all worried about Sprint’s impact on Verizon’s choice of LTE as their 4G data network. Strigl reiterated at Citi’s 18th Annual Global Entertainment, Media & Telecommunications Conference that data revenue was the future greenback-maker for the wireless arm of Verizon. Apparently, only 50% of Verizon users have data-capable devices, so there’s a lot of room to grow in that sector - especially with Verizon’s plan to open their network this year . However, it seems that Strigl isn’t fazed by Sprint’s looming WiMAX network rollout in a few months (at least publicly). Trials of the 4G LTE data network are slated to kick off this year , but won’t go live for a couple more years. In that light, Verizon may be starting to feel the heat from Sprint - being first to market with a national broadband network is sure to put a dent in Verizon’s data-revenue. We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again - “First to market, first in our hearts.” If Sprint successfully markets their XOHM network as the must-have data network in the US, we could see slower and lower adoption rates of the LTE technologies from Verizon and AT&T . Sprint is poised to turn around their struggling business with the first national wireless broadband network, and could redefine themselves as the premier data-network in the US. Of course, we’ll be adopting whatever network serves up the best coverage and reliability at any given time, but the run-of-the-mill road warrior will likely be sticking with what they know to work - Sprint had better get it right the first time around. [Via: MocoNews ] ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:Lebanon gets its WiMAX onVerizon's Answer to AT&T's Apple iPhone - The LG KE850 PRADA Phone?Verizon confirms LTE 4G network trials with Vodafone; to share with AT&TD-Link getting in on WiMAXNokia Readies Shipments Of WiMAX Phones For 2008

Sprint to roll out limited WiMAX network this week

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:52:44 +0000

We’ve been whining about Sprint’s seeming lack of focus on its WiMAX ( XOHM ) network, and all that complaining may have paid off. Actually, our incessant goading probably had little nothing to do with Sprint’s newest announcement, but it’s nice to think we had some sort of influence. Sprint’s WiMAX network is slated to go live this week in a limited trial-run. The 4G (well, it’s officially a 3G standard , but we think it qualifies as 4G) WiMAX network will be rolled out this week for Sprint employees only - in an effort to get its network ready for prime-time trials in Q1 of 2008. As it stands, Sprint will be flipping the WiMAX-switch on the downtown centers of Chicago, Baltimore and Washington - expanding to other US cities based on wireless data demand. Clearwire is out of the picture , but we’re assuming that Sprint’s leaving the door open to other investors to help with the nationwide network launch. The trial-run launch of Sprint’s WiMAX network this week barely makes the carrier’s self-imposed deadline for the launch of its 4G network by year’s end. We’ve heard rumor after rumor that put the entire WiMAX venture in doubt, so it’s good to see that Sprint is still committed to bringing their mobile broadband 4G network online in-time for a 2008 commercial roll-out. The full commercial launch should cement Sprint’s position as the premier high-speed wireless data provider in the States - Verizon and AT&T ’s LTE network won’t even see the light of day until 2009. All your financial woes may take a turn for the better, Sprint. Keep on keepin’ on! [Via: Telephony Online ] ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:Sprint considering WiMAX network optionsSamsung signs on to build WiMAX network for Sprint in New York Metropolitan areaTexas to be among the first to try out Sprint Nextel's WiMAX networkLebanon gets its WiMAX onSprint and Clearwire team up for US WiMAX network - 4G in 2008

Samsung's all about WiMAX - new lineup of WiMAX devices for South Korea

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 01:39:59 +0000

WiMAX is really starting to come into its own recently. We know, there have been WiMAX devices in Asia for quite some time, but now that the US is on the verge of getting our own WiMAX network we actually care about these Asian WiMAX handsets. Actually, Sprint’s been dangling WiMAX in front of us like so many donkeys following a carrot, but we’ll trod obligingly along until we get that damn carrot WiMAX network. The newest lineup of IEEE 802.16e WiMAX-enabled devices from Samsung is destined for Korea-flavored WiMAX (they call is WiBro) networks and comprises of one UMPC, one PDA phone, and two USB WiMAX modems. The Samsung SPH-P9200 UMPC rocks a folding QWERTY-keyboard and Windows XP. Connectivity options include HSDPA, Mobile WiMAX and Wi-Fi - all powered by a 1 GHz Transmeta Via C7-M CPU and 512MB of RAM. The Samsung SPH-P9200 UMPC follows up on the company’s prevous Mobile WiMAX-enabled UMPC, the Samsung SPH-P9000. The folding QWERTY-keyboard has changed a bit, but it’s still pretty trick. The Windows Mobile 6.0-powered Samsung SPH-M8200 PDA phone will feature CDMA EV-DO, Mobile WiMAX, terrestrial DMB, full touchscreen, and Bluetooth in a 16.6mm-thick package that’s sure to brighten up a Korean WiMAX-lover’s day. Lastly, there are two USB WiMAX modems available from Samsung - the Samsung SPH-H1300 and Samsung SWT-H200K. These bad-boys will bring all that Korean WiMAX data right down into your laptop. Availability and pricing are not known, but you can bet that the UMPC will demand a pretty penny when it launches. We’ll just keep waiting for WiMAX to hit our Yankee shores so that we can play with these incredible toys for ourselves (without having to buy a plane ticket to Seoul). Keep reading for more pics of Korean chicks with slightly freaky, surgically-altered eyes (it happens a lot, don’t ask how we know) holding Samsung’s new WiMAX (WiBro) lineup. [Via: Unwired View ] ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:Nokia WiMAX mobile phones in 2008D-Link getting in on WiMAXSprint considering WiMAX network optionsWiMAX Subscriptions Jump 85% in 2007Nokia Readies Shipments Of WiMAX Phones For 2008