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Mobile industry split over UMA versus femtocells
As mobile data traffic continues to increase, with more generated by home users, operators are under pressure to adopt either UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) or femtocells, both of which have a lot going for them, according to their respective proponents.Qualcomm claims first-ever 20 megabits-per-second data call
A recent very high speed data call, using High-Speed Packet Access Plus (HSPA+) network technology, was the first of its kind in the world, according to Qualcomm Incorporated.Industry heavyweights line-up behind Sony's TransferJet
The possibility of a gadget world without wires took a big step forward Thursday when 14 of the biggest names in consumer electronics said they would work with Sony on its short-range, high-speed "TransferJet" wireless data system.Mobiles, SMS play a role in Afghanistan security
The October 7, 2001, invasion of Afghanistan did more than mark the beginning of the "War on Terror." It also paved way for the introduction of the first mobile phone networks into the country, networks that today find themselves pawns in the fight between the Taliban, the government and security forces.Motorola unveils digital two-way radio system
Motorola has announced of its MOTOTRBO digital, two-way radio system for the enterprise, which brings new application integration features and remains backward-compatible with existing analog systems.A look at battery-less, mesh sensor nets
Ultra-low-power ZigBee-based wireless mesh networks, powered by a variety of energy-harvesting technologies, make it possible to create the first truly wireless and battery-less sense and control networks for regulating energy consumption in domestic and industrial uses.Samsung, partners push mobile TV
Samsung Electronics and several other vendors at the National Association of Broadcasters show this week are demonstrating a pending mobile TV broadcasting standard that had been forecast for completion last year.Bush finally backs CDMA closure
Regional Australians have finally backed the closure of Telstra's CDMA network, which will be terminated at midnight tonight.
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