Nokia has began a trial of unlicensed mobile access or UMA in Oulu near the polar circle in northern Finland. Subscribers with UMA-enabled handsets can make Internet calls when they are within the coverage of an unlicensed wireless network such as Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. When they leave such range, the calls will automatically shift to… Continue Reading
Daily Archives: August 7, 2006
Softbank, Motorola Launch 2.5 GHz WiMax Trial In Japan
Motorola and Softbank Group are teaming up to install a WiMax trial network in Tokyo. Under the agreement, Motorola will supply the necessary equipment such as access points, an access network, and prototype WiMax mobile handheld devices while Softbank — a provider of mobile communications, fixed-line telecommunications and fixed-line broadband services to 26 million subscribers… Continue Reading
AMD’s ‘Centrino’ Strategy Worries Wi-Fi Vendors
WiFi vendors are expressing concerns over AMD’s plans to acquire ATI Technologies. The perception is that AMD will follow the “Centrino” route, which involved a bundle of an Intel-manufactured processor, chipset, and Wi-Fi card. Dirk Meyer, the president and chief operating officer of AMD, dismissed the concerns, assuring that the company has no plans of… Continue Reading