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  • Distributed antenna systems and in-building wireless

    Distributed antenna systems and in-building wireless solutions are two options to improve wireless cellular coverage within an enterprise facility.

  • Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP)

    The Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) is an initiative within the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) created to promote the development and adoption of broadband througho...

  • wireless broadband (WiBB)

    Wireless broadband is high-speed Internet and data service delivered through a wireless local area network (WLAN) or wide area network (WWAN).

  • Clearwire's mobile WiMAX service

    As a mobile manager, you may be excited by the prospect of Clearwire's 4G mobile WiMAX service. But you need to understand the limitations and proceed carefully before making long-term plans that i...

WiMAX, 3G and Wireless Broadband

  • Wall Street may force Sprint to curtail WiMax plans

    Some investors and analysts are urging Sprint to slow down its plans to roll out a 4G wireless network service, or even sell off the related assets.  Brighthand.com

  • 3G overview

    This 3G overview describes the many benefits of 3G wireless technologies.  Crash Course

  • Is 3G ready for prime time?

    In this opinion column, Tim Scannell says the continued introduction of non-phone devices including "purpose-built" handheld devices, tablet PCs and notebooks with embedded 3G chipsets will drive 3G to the fast lane.  Opinion

  • Cellular broadband is mobile and reliable

    Cellular broadband is available from most of the major carriers now and in this guest column, John Shelper says it's reliable, available and relatively cheap.  Guest Commentary

  • Wireless Hacks, 2nd Edition: Hack 2 -- Set up Bluetooth on Windows XP

    The Bluetooth wireless standard is a great way to get computers and gadgets talking to each other. This chapter from "Wireless Hacks, 2nd Edition" shows how to set it up on Windows XP.  Chapter Download

  • Backhaul

    SearchMobileComputing.com reader Dave L had a question about backhaul. Resident wireless guru Lisa Phifer and other ITKnowledge Exchange members offered their advice. Here is a portion of the conversation.  ITKnowledge Exchange Memb

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  • How public policy will reduce your WAN service offerings

    Enterprises are now at the mercy of public policy and consumer pricing. Anyone who needs to procure a WAN service should keep this in mind as they build out their networks.  Tip

  • Clearwire's mobile WiMAX service

    As a mobile manager, you may be excited by the prospect of Clearwire's 4G mobile WiMAX service. But you need to understand the limitations and proceed carefully before making long-term plans that include the use of Clearwire's mobile WiMAX service.  Tip

  • WiMAX devices

    WiMAX devices will become more readily available as carriers deploy widespread WiMAX service.  Tip

  • WiMAX security

    Introduction A lot has been written on the topic of WiMAX radio technology, but what about WiMAX security? Should users feel safe that their transmitted data is free from eavesdropping and manipulation? How does a WiMAX operator ensure that only auth...  Tip

  • WiMAX performance

    Sprint and Clearwire formed a $14.5 billion joint venture a few weeks ago that will focus entirely on mobile WiMAX. The joint venture will be called Clearwire and includes investment from Google, Intel, Comcast, Time Warner, and Bright House Networks...  Tip

  • WiMAX services

    WiMAX, a new business opportunity for service providers, is being offered in various stages by both new and established service providers.  Tip

  • WiMAX: What it is and how it works

    WiMAX was once stated to be the biggest thing since the Internet. But hype and confusion have dogged the project since its beginning. The first in five articles on WiMAX will discuss WiMAX technology, applications and terminology.  Tip

  • 700 MHz -- Why is it so valuable?

    The 700 MHz wireless spectrum auction is causing a lot of excitement, yet the reasons why can be obscure -- Paul DeBeasi explains its importance and how it works.  Tip

  • Wireless connectivity: Handsets vs. data cards

    True mobility still requires multiple devices, but wireless connectivity for laptops can be achieved in various ways, and each requires some serious consideration.  Tip

  • WiMAX -- Where are we at?

    WiMAX, the long-awaited wireless Internet service, is still riddled with issues but continues to make progress and will debut in two cities before the end of the year.  Tip

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  • Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP)

    The Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) is an initiative within the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) created to promote the development and adoption of broadband throughout the United States, particularly in unserved and un...  Word

  • wireless broadband (WiBB)

    Wireless broadband is high-speed Internet and data service delivered through a wireless local area network (WLAN) or wide area network (WWAN).  Word

  • Long Term Evolution (LTE)

    Long Term Evolution (LTE) is a 4G wireless broadband technology developed by the Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), an industry trade group. (Continued...)  Word

  • WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access)

    WiMAX is a wireless industry coalition whose members organized to advance IEEE 802.16 standards for broadband wireless access (BWA) networks...(Continued)  Word

  • sniff subrating

    Sniff subrating is a Bluetooth feature designed to increase battery life as much as 500 percent for devices whose typical usage involves a significant amount of inactive time... (Continued)  Word

  • fixed-mobile substitution (FMS)

    Fixed-mobile substitution (FMS) is the tendency for consumers and businesses to increasingly substitute cellular telephones for hard-wired or cordless landline sets... (Continued)  Word

  • Wibree (Baby Bluetooth)

    Wibree, also called Baby Bluetooth, is a low-power wireless local area network (WLAN) technology that facilitates interoperability among mobile and portable consumer devices such as pagers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), wireless computer periph...  Word

  • spectrum efficiency

    Spectrum efficiency is the optimized use of spectrum or bandwidth so that the maximum amount of data can be transmitted with the fewest transmission errors.  Word

  • EV-DO (1x Evolution-Data Optimized)

    1x Evolution-Data Optimized, (EV-DO) is a 3G wireless radio broadband data standard. (...Continued)  Word

  • 4G (fourth-generation wireless)

    4G is the short term for fourth-generation wireless, the stage of broadband mobile communications that will supercede the third generation (3G) of wireless communications....(Continued)  Word

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  • How public policy will reduce your WAN service offerings

    Enterprises are now at the mercy of public policy and consumer pricing. Anyone who needs to procure a WAN service should keep this in mind as they build out their networks.  Tip

  • Making the call: Distributed antenna systems and in-building wireless

    Distributed antenna systems and in-building wireless solutions are two options to improve wireless cellular coverage within an enterprise facility.  Feature

  • Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP)

    The Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) is an initiative within the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) created to promote the development and adoption of broadband throughout the United States, particularly in unserved and un...  Word

  • wireless broadband (WiBB)

    Wireless broadband is high-speed Internet and data service delivered through a wireless local area network (WLAN) or wide area network (WWAN).  Word

  • Clearwire's mobile WiMAX service

    As a mobile manager, you may be excited by the prospect of Clearwire's 4G mobile WiMAX service. But you need to understand the limitations and proceed carefully before making long-term plans that include the use of Clearwire's mobile WiMAX service.  Tip

  • Mobile Radio Systems

    The basics of mobile radio design and the performance issues of delivering IP applications over mobile radio networks.  Chapter Download

  • Wireless rate negotiations: How to get the best deal

    Wireless negotiations require preparation. Companies must assemble the right team to assess their needs and form a bargaining strategy. With the right game plan, a company can save as much as 50% on mobile voice and data.  Article

  • WiMAX tutorial

    As the WiMAX industry has grown, so has WiMAX hype and confusion. Mobility managers and decision makers have to sort through the hype to facilitate their knowledge and understanding of WiMAX technology. SearchMobileComputing.com asked Paul DeBeasi, s...  Tutorial

  • WiMAX devices

    WiMAX devices will become more readily available as carriers deploy widespread WiMAX service.  Tip

  • Long Term Evolution (LTE)

    Long Term Evolution (LTE) is a 4G wireless broadband technology developed by the Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), an industry trade group. (Continued...)  Word

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