Tele2 secures 2.6 GHz spectrum in Sweden
Tele2 is one of the winners when the auction for next-generation mobile network in Sweden concluded this last week. With the frequencies for 4G that Tele2 in Sweden now has been awarded, Tele2 will be able to build the next generation mobile network offering access speeds of more than 10 times faster than today’s network. “With [...]

Telenor acquires license for 2.6 GHz spectrum in Sweden
The Swedish Post and Telecommunications Authority today concluded the auction of spectrum in the 2.6 GHz band, regarded as key to the next generation of mobile technology. Telenor Sweden was awarded a license for 2x 20 MHz in the auction, granting Telenor substantial opportunities to provide 4G services and high-quality mobile broadband. “This is the most [...]

Telenor plans HSDPA expansion to cover 86 percent of Norway’s population
Telenor strengthens its mobile broadband offering in Norway through Mobilt BredbÃ¥nd. This year, the Turbo 3G network is being expanded to cover all communities with more than 200 inhabitants, equivalent to 86 per cent of the Norwegian population. “This is a big step for rural Norway, and Turbo 3G from Telenor shall be experienced as [...]

Ericsson deploys IMS solution and signs WCDMA/HSPA contract with Brasil Telecom
Ericsson has signed a contract with operator Brasil Telecom for a WCDMA/HSPA network and the deployment and systems integration of their IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS). The move is set to boost network capacity and manage increased traffic growth, paving the way for the introduction of advanced broadband and multimedia services. Under the contract, Ericsson will be [...]

Strategy Analytics: ARM Will Beat Intel in $17 Billion Mobile Internet Device Market
Sales of Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs) will exceed $17 Billion annually by 2014, but Intel-based products will take a minority share, according to “Mobile Internet Devices: Heavyweights Do Battle For $17 Billion Prize,” just released by the Strategy Analytics Connected Home Devices service. MIDs represent the latest attempt by computing, mobile and consumer electronics companies [...]

Mobile WiMAX to Level the Asia-Pacific Playing Field
While most Asia-Pacific countries are still processing spectrum bidding, manufacturers and application vendors are aggressively entering mobile WiMAX markets. As the market for mobile WiMAX expands, manufacturers are targeting new customer segments, and there will be a correspondingly huge opportunity in APAC regions. “Because mobile WiMAX is aimed at untapped markets, almost all vendors including [...]

100,000 Femtocells Will Ship in 2008, But 2010 Will Be the Year of Real Ramp-Up says ABI Research
Although the femtocell holds much promise for carriers of all kinds, 2008 is forecast to remain a fairly low-key year for femtocell vendors, according to new data from ABI Research. Only about 100,000 units are expected to ship in 2008. 2009 will show the fruits of the more than 20 trials currently underway, but 2010 [...]

Nortel Publishes LTE Patent Royalty Rates
To help accelerate the global adoption of the 4G technology for high-speed, high-bandwidth mobile communications, Nortel has published a competitive handset royalty rate of about one percent subject to terms for its portfolio of LTE standards-essential patents. Nortel’s competitive handset royalty rate for patent value is one of the first to be voluntarily published. Nortel [...]

Sprint and Clearwire form joint venture to deploy WiMAX in United States
Clearwire Corporation and Sprint Nextel Corporation today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine their next-generation wireless broadband businesses to form a new wireless communications company. The new company, which will be named Clearwire, will be focused on expediting the deployment of the first nationwide mobile WiMAX network to provide a true [...]