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  US Defense Department approves Apple's iOS devices for its networks

  Devices built around Apple's iOS operating system have been approved by the U.S. Department of Defense for use on its networks, as the department moves to support multivendor mobile devices and operating systems.

  By John Ribeiro | 20 May, 2013 04:46

  Tags: BlackBerry OS, telecommunication, applications, regulation, ios, mobile, Department of Defense, government, Blackberry, Apple, Android OS, Defense Information Systems Agency, Samsung Electronics, Mobile OSes

• T-Mobile drops challenge to FCC's net neutrality rules

  T-Mobile USA has dropped a pending challenge to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission's net neutrality rules.

  By Grant Gross | 17 May, 2013 20:02

  Tags: 4g, telecommunication, 3g, U.S. Federal Communications, regulation, Julius Genachowski, mobile, government, U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, T-Mobile USA

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  Japan warns solar flares could harm GPS, satellites, power lines

  A Japanese government institute has warned that satellite transmissions, GPS readings, and power lines could be affected over the next two weeks if a recent spate of solar flares continues.

  By Jay Alabaster | 16 May, 2013 10:01

  Tags: popular science, telecommunication, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology

• EU to investigate telecommunications equipment imports from China

  The European Union is preparing to investigate the imports of mobile networking gear from China for anti-competitive practices, a move that's likely targeted at telecommunications equipment companies Huawei Technologies and ZTE.

  By Michael Kan | 16 May, 2013 03:57

  Tags: Huawei Technologies, telecommunication, regulation, ZTE, government

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  Samsung takes first 5G steps with advanced antenna

  Samsung Electronics plans to use advanced antennas to boost the bandwidth in mobile networks by what it said was "several tens of Gbps per base station", but the improved bandwidth won't be commercially available until 2020.

  By Mikael Ricknäs | 13 May, 2013 14:37

  Tags: telecommunication, Samsung Electronics

• Videoconferencing for every budget

  There's nothing like face-to-face meetings for really connecting with clients or team members, but with air travel becoming ever more expensive (and ever less pleasant), frequent in-person meetings are becoming less viable for many businesses. That means your best option is usually a videoconference.

  By John Brandon | 08 January, 2011 04:20

  Tags: Cisco Systems, telecommunication

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  Optimize your router for VoIP and video

  We're at an awkward stage as the age of network-streamed multimedia matures. Broadband and cell providers have only recently realized the public's enormous appetite for streaming video, VoIP, and the combination of both.

  By Jon L. Jacobi | 10 December, 2010 02:33

  Tags: networking hardware, management, telecommunication, voip, Networking, Network management, routers

• The ABCs of VoIP

  Given the importance of telephone systems, refreshing the technology can be daunting. However, for small and midsized businesses who consider upgrading from a PBX to VoIP, the benefits are clear and, with proper planning, the implementation is not very frightening. Consider these three steps:

  By Sheena Finnegan, Cisco Presales Engineer, CDW | 30 September, 2010 08:17

  Tags: unified communications, telecommunication, Networking, voip

• Troubleshoot sluggish or non-working Wi-Fi

  I'm a big fan of working at offsite locations--meaning my local Wi-Fi-equipped coffee shop. In fact, I'll often spend the afternoon hunkered down at Panera Bread, iced tea in one hand and a French Toast bagel in the other. (It's bad form to set up shop without buying something.)

  By Rick Broida | 29 July, 2010 08:22

  Tags: Wi-Fi, networks, telecommunication, Networking, mobile, internet

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  Nokia reboots Windows Phone push in the US but success will still be hard-won

  Nokia's is rebooting its U.S. Windows Phone push with the arrival of the low-cost Lumia 521 on T-Mobile and Lumia 928 for Verizon Wireless, but increasing sales to meaningful volumes in the very competitive U.S. market will not be easy.

  By Mikael Ricknäs | 10 May, 2013 17:02

  Tags: telecommunication, consumer electronics, Carriers, smartphones, Nokia, Mobile OSes, mobile, T-Mobile USA, Windows Phone, Verizon Wireless

• Cisco acquisition highlights growing interest in small cells

  Operators and telecom equipment vendors are showing a growing interest in small cells, which aim to give users improved coverage and speeds.

  By Mikael Ricknäs | 04 April, 2013 12:48

  Tags: business issues, Cisco Systems, Ubiquisys, 4g, telecommunication, 3g, Carriers, Mergers and acquisitions

• Operators lay groundwork for global LTE roaming

  More subscribers, networks with better coverage and devices that can be used in more countries are converging to make LTE roaming a more viable proposition, with some operators already offering such services on a limited scale and more on the way.

  By Mikael Ricknäs | 25 March, 2013 17:45

  Tags: KT, 4g, telecommunication, Carriers, TeliaSonera, Telstra, Verizon Wireless

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  2012: The year Android truly challenged iOS

  Android 'Jelly Bean,' Samsung's Notes, and Google's Nexuses finally delivered compelling capabilities as Apple stalled

  By Galen Gruman | 27 December, 2012 11:10

  Tags: telecommunication, ios, application, hardware systems, iPhone, Android, RIM, mobile, iPad, samsung, Apple, mobile technology, consumer electronics, Google, Microsoft, smartphones, Nokia, Mobile OSes, Motorola Mobility, tablets

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  Make the most of your shiny new tech gift

  Is there a new smartphone, tablet or computer in your life? These Computerworld stories can help you get acquainted with new OSes, find great apps and accessories, safely dispose of your old devices and more.

  By Computerworld Staff | 25 December, 2012 11:16

  Tags: Mobile/Wireless, telecommunication, applications, ios, Networking, wireless, hardware systems, Android, tablets, mobile, consumer electronics, smartphones, Mobile OSes

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