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Alcatel, Sequans Team For Mobile WiMAX

Eliza Villarino — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 16:11:00 +0000

Alcatel and Sequans Communications are teaming up to develop low-cost devices for mobile WiMax networks. Production is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2007.

The deal involves integrating Alcatel’s advanced antenna technology with Sequans’ SQN1110, which is based on Universal WiMAX 802.16e-2005. The silicon offers a throughput of 10 Mbps and needs less power than comparable solutions.

The companies said the move aims to reduce per-user cost of mobile WiMax service. They believe this is possible with improved coverage and capacity as well as with cost-optimized consumer premise equipment.
Via [wirelessweek.com]

Alcatel WiMAX Test Center Opens

Eliza Villarino — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 16:58:00 +0000

Alcatel and India’s state-run Center for Development of Telematics (C-Dot) have opened a research center for the development of ready-to-industrialize products and reference designs that are based on WiMax Forum standards. The facility seeks to show the advantages of WiMAX IEEE 802.16e- 2005 and the residential and business uses of VoIP, high-speed Internet connection, as well as multimedia applications like IPTV, mobile TV, and video streaming.

Research firms Tonse Telecom and Maravedis projected that WiMax subscribers in India will number 13 million by 2012. Several companies are currently undertaking a trial of the technology in the country, including Intel, which has launched a pilot project in a Maharashtra hospital.
Via [redherring.com]

BellSouth Plans Significant WiMax Test With Alcatel

RenderMan — Tue, 11 Jul 2006 13:11:00 +0000

Bellsouth is starting to test mobile WiMax. Using thier licensed part of the 2.3Ghz spectrum and Alcatel equipment, Bellsouth is looking at mobile WiMax, but also fixed WiMax for areas that are not serviced by DSL connections. Costs and scarcity of spectrum are causing headaches for WiMax deployment in the US, where companies like Sprint Nextel own the spectrum needed by WiMax standards.
Via [informationweek.com]

Alcatel, Samsung Agree To Harmonise Mobile Wireless Broadband Technologies

Wayne Slavin — Wed, 15 Feb 2006 10:26:00 +0000

Alcatel and Samsung Electronics said they have agreed to harmonise their mobile wireless broadband technologies to allow both companies to speed up product launches, which will be targeted for the second half of 2006.
Via [forbes.com]

Alcatel To Ready WiMax Beta By `06

Wayne Slavin — Wed, 11 Jan 2006 11:47:00 +0000

French telecom solutions major Alcatel will be ready with the beta version of WiMax technology for mobile communications by the second half of 2006, while it will be commercially available by the end of next year.
Via [business-standard.com]

Korea Telecom, Alcatel Target Mobile Wireless

Wayne Slavin — Tue, 20 Dec 2005 09:31:00 +0000

Korea Telecom, the top fixed broadband service carrier here, and France’s Alcatel said they will establish a joint research center in a move to gain the top position in a recently-certified mobile wireless broadband service called WiBro.
Via [eetimes.com]

Intel, Alcatel Team Up For WiMax Gear

Wayne Slavin — Fri, 26 Mar 2004 01:15:00 +0000

Intel and network gear maker Alcatel announced on Thursday an alliance to deliver WiMax equipment by the second half of 2005.
Via [news.com.com]