1. Interop planning guide 2013 Explore ITworld (Apr 22 2013) Applications , Cloud , Offload , Security , Unified Communications It's that time of the year again: Interop is almost here. read more (Read Full Article)

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2. FCC approves Google project that will identify unused wireless spectrum Explore ITworld (Mar 4 2013) FCC , Regulatory , Spectrum A Google project designed to collect information on available wireless spectrum into a central database has been given an FCC go-ahead to begin a public trial, the company announced today. read more (Read Full Article)

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3. FCC eyes Wi-Fi expansion, approves mobile signal boosting rules Explore ITworld (Feb 20 2013) FCC , Mobile Broadband , Regulatory The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has taken the first step toward an expansion of the spectrum available for Wi-Fi, with the agency launching a rulemaking proceeding to open new parts of the 5GHz spectrum to unlicensed uses. read more (Read Full Article)

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4. US mobile users sending fewer text messages: 678 per month Explore ITworld (Nov 12 2012) Applications , Mobile Enterprise Anyone who finds it hard to believe that the average U.S. mobile subscriber sent 696 text messages per month in the second quarter of this year may be relieved to know that this figure fell to 678 per month in the third quarter. read more (Read Full Article)

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5. Sprint to drop Nextel name after Softbank deal Explore ITworld (Nov 6 2012) Nextel, an upstart mobile operator formed in the 1990s that attracted a loyal following in construction and other trades, looks set to disappear after Japan's Softbank buys 70 percent of Sprint Nextel. read more (Read Full Article)

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6. Investor wants Clearwire to sell spectrum, prevent a Sprint buyout Explore ITworld (Nov 2 2012) Spectrum , WiMAX A major investor in WiMax operator Clearwire told the company's board on Thursday to sell its excess spectrum for up to US$9 billion to prevent Sprint Nextel from buying out the company at a discount. read more (Read Full Article)

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7. MetroPCS launches RCS for voice, video and text over its LTE network Explore ITworld (Oct 31 2012) RCS, a standard for combining voice calls with video and text chatting on smartphones, notched a win on Wednesday with U.S. carrier MetroPCS but faces an uncertain future. read more (Read Full Article)

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8. FCC paves way for 4G LTE mobile broadband service Explore ITworld (Oct 17 2012) FCC , Mobile Broadband , Regulatory , Spectrum The Federal Communications Commission adopts framework proposed by AT&T and Sirius XM to provide for LTE service without disrupting satellite-radio transmissions. The agency also updates progress on wireless 'bill shock' initiative. read more (Read Full Article)

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9. MIT's newest research center to focus on mobile technologies Explore ITworld (Oct 11 2012) Applications , Unified Communications The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is aiming for a leadership position in mobile technology with the launch on Thursday of its latest research center, Wireless@MIT. read more (Read Full Article)

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10. T-Mobile USA turns on fast networks to lure iPhone users Explore ITworld (Sep 21 2012) LTE , QoS As the latest iPhone went on sale Friday, with T-Mobile USA once again left out of the party, the fourth-place U.S. carrier started turning on a network that is designed to offer high data rates on unlocked iPhones. read more (Read Full Article)

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11. Lawmakers: FCC may have rushed LightSquared decision Explore ITworld (Sep 21 2012) FCC , QoS , Regulatory , Spectrum The U.S. Federal Communications Commission rushed to judgment in giving permission in early 2011 for startup LightSquared to offer LTE service in a band of wireless spectrum next to a band used by GPS devices, several U.S. lawmakers said Friday. read more (Read Full Article)

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12. New CEO Legere steps in for T-Mobile USA's next chapter Explore ITworld (Sep 19 2012) QoS , Regulatory T-Mobile USA will officially start a new chapter as the underdog of mobile when a new CEO, John Legere, takes over later this week. read more (Read Full Article)

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13. UCLA study documents wireless data overcharges Explore ITworld (Sep 18 2012) Applications , Cloud , QoE A recent study by four UCLA computer science researchers documents what some wireless data customers have long suspected -- they can get charged for wireless data access they never received. read more (Read Full Article)

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14. Tablets for flight attendants on American Airlines Explore ITworld (Sep 15 2012) Applications In an effort to get closer to customers and improve sales, American Airlines is launching a new mobile strategy aimed at boosting customer loyalty by giving flight attendants tablets loaded with customer data. read more (Read Full Article)

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15. Intel demos 7Gbps wireless docking Explore ITworld (Sep 13 2012) Applications , Cloud , QoE Intel demonstrated its wireless gigabit docking technology, with speeds of up to 7Gbps, using the unlicensed 60Ghz frequency band. read more (Read Full Article)

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16. Sprint kicks off BYOD managed service Explore ITworld (Aug 27 2012) Sprint extended BYOD Management to its professional services portfolio, giving businesses a way to manage security and costs for workers who use consumer smartphones and tablets for work. read more (Read Full Article)

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17. Verizon braces for GOP voice/data storm, plus a hurricane Explore ITworld (Aug 24 2012) Verizon Wireless is gearing up for two possible storms in Tampa next week, as the Republican National Convention, and attendant demand for voice and data access, arrives on Monday and Tropical Storm (or possibly Hurricane) Isaac may also arrive with it. read more (Read Full Article)

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18. Easy home automation projects for the weekend warrior: part one Explore ITworld (Aug 18 2012) People have long viewed home automation--the ability to monitor, program, and control your home's lighting and entry locks, its heating and air conditioning, and other systems--as a technology that's "just around the corner." The Home of Tomorrow has been a fixture at state fairs, industry trade shows, and Disneyland; but for years it remained always a little out of reach, except for those ... (Read Full Article)

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19. Sprint to deploy small cell gear from Alcatel-Lucent Explore ITworld (Aug 6 2012) Small Cells Sprint plans to deploy small cell gear from Alcatel-Lucent to augment its wireless coverage -- including in its new 4G LTE network -- in high-traffic areas, the two companies announced Monday. read more (Read Full Article)

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20. Interest in small cells grows, but installation challenges abound Explore ITworld (Jun 26 2012) Small Cells Small mobile base stations are getting more attention as operators combat growing data volumes, but rolling out the equipment cost effectively is far from easy, Telefónica UK's chief radio engineer Robert Joyce said during a round table discussion organized by the Small Cell Forum. read more (Read Full Article)

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21. Verizon's new Share Everything Plans: the devil's in the details Explore ITworld (Jun 18 2012) Cloud Computerworld sorts out the details in Verizon's new Share Everything data, voice and text sharing plan for customers who own several mobile devices, but want only one bill for their phone and data services. read more (Read Full Article)

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22. Wi-Fi calling: T-Mobile's unused ace in the hole Explore ITworld (Feb 1 2011) 3G Wi-Fi calling: T-Mobile's unused ace in the holeITworld.comI don't mean the AT&T oversaturation of 3G in cities like Boston, either; I mean a genuine lack of signal presence. Depending on what carrier you have and ...and more » (Read Full Article)

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23. Sony announces NGP (aka PSP2) and talks Playstation gaming on Android [video] Explore ITworld (Jan 27 2011) President and Group CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment Kaz Hirai opened the meeting with a quick look back at the first years of the PS3 and the Playstation Network, then quickly ... not 'nubs'), WiFi, 3G, GPS, 5" touch pad on the back (for 1-to-1 mapping ... (Read Full Article)

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24. LTE not all about speed: Ericsson Explore ITworld (Dec 15 2010) 3G , Mobile Broadband LTE not all about speed: EricssonITworld.comThe fourth generation successor to 3G and HSPA networks is currently being trialled by all major Australian carriers, as well as WiMAX service provider ... (Read Full Article)

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