Tag: Mobile broadband

Total Results: 9

FCC plans to unleash additional spectrum for mobile broadband

Published: June 22, 2010

The FCC announced a plan to increase value, use and investment in mobile satellite service bands with the goal of opening up more spectrum for mobile broadband.

Sprint CEO at CTIA: 4G is tipping point for mobile video

Published: March 25, 2010

LAS VEGAS - During his keynote address, Dan Hesse, CEO of Sprint Nextel Corp., discussed the benefits of 4G technology and said that once it is the standard, mobile video distribution will explode.

Small businesses to spend $28B on mobile, but lack mobile broadband: FCC chief

Published: December 22, 2009

Three out of four small businesses nationwide have little or no mobile broadband, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski said yesterday in Chicago.

FCC seeks ways to free up new spectrum for mobile broadband, says chairman

Published: December 2, 2009

The FCC sees huge opportunities and real risks around mobile broadband, per its chairman. Evidence suggests that mobile broadband can be the key platform for innovation in the next decade.

New GSMA board set to tackle regulatory concerns

Published: December 18, 2008

Alexander Izosimov takes over from seven-year incumbent Craig Ehrlich as the chairman of the GSMA, the leading trade association representing more than 750 wireless carriers worldwide.

AT&T acquires Wayport to advance Wi-Fi strategy

Published: December 16, 2008

AT&T Inc., the No. 1 carrier, has finalized the acquisition of Wayport Inc. to provide better mobile Internet coverage for its customers using the iPhone, BlackBerry or other smartphones.

Global mobile broadband: Here, now and tomorrow

Published: November 24, 2008

By William Dudley

Mobile data services are now clearly becoming mainstream, whether it is through the use of wireless, high-speed data-only cards or full-featured mobile handsets.

FCC chairman makes case for mobile broadband

Published: November 10, 2008

By Kevin J. Martin

Wireless broadband access is less of a luxury and more of a necessity to consumers and businesses, said Kevin J. Martin, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, in a speech last week.

GSMA partners with industry giants on mobile broadband devices

Published: October 3, 2008

Sixteen IT and mobile companies have united behind a GSMA-led initiative to create a new category of always-connected Mobile Broadband devices as an alternative to WiFi.