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Is Mobile Broadband Just Hype?

Apparently not. According to a CIO article , mobile broadband usage climbed 157% in 2007, to over 2 million subscribers. It's important to note that this is not just cell phone users; it includes PDAs and computers with wireless broadband services. Read More...

3G, UMTS vs CDMA2000 - Podcast

In this podcast Paul Whalen explores UMTS and cdma2000, paying particular attention to base technology and the implementation differences. They are different, but perhaps not in the way that you thought. You can also subscribe to this and other podcasts Read More...

Adios Cingular; Hello iPhone and AT&T Mobility

Just a few days since it received FCC approval , and one month before it makes the iPhone available to the mass market, AT&T begins the third and final phase of its rebranding of Cingular to AT&T. As everyone knows, the new AT&T was created Read More...

Alltel To Be the Largest LBO in Telecom History

It's been rumored since late last year that someone would pick up the rural wireless company since it spun off its wireline business. Well, now it is official, having been reported that Alltel had agreed to be bought by TPG Capital and the buyout Read More...

tHAWT Episode #43: Is WiMAX Really an Elephant?

Fixed mobile convergence is one of those topics that can be very confusing. In this episode , Mark, Paul and Dave discuss fixed mobile convergence and some of the recent events in the area. The big question of the day is the role of WiMAX. Is it just Read More...

Ubiquity May Be Right Around The Corner

Convergence . Wireless . Wi-Fi . Terms that can often be confusing. Hence our PodSnacks on both Wireless and Convergence are there to help you sort through the mess. But just try buying a mobile device. (Notice we did not say "cell phone.") Read More...

iPhone U, uPhone Me

Apple seems to consistently top the "hype curve" and the much anticipated iPhone was no exception. Rumors have been circulating since as far back as 2004 ! Yesterday, Apple, at long last, formally announced the product. Can the iPhone live up Read More...