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Telecom New Zealand loses tech head over 3G issues

Telecom New Zealand loses tech head over 3G issues

Telecom New Zealand (TCNZ) said Tuesday that chief technical officer Frank Mount has resigned, effective immediately.

MEA offers some of the best regional prospects for WiMAX

MEA offers some of the best regional prospects for WiMAX

The prospects for WiMAX seemed to have dimmed somewhat in the past couple of years as a result of the strong growth of HSPA, which is often seen as a rival to WiMAX, and a recession that has reduced the appetite for the spending necessary to build networks.

HSPA900 makes commercial debut in Poland

HSPA900 makes commercial debut in Poland

The rolling out of 3G services in the 900MHz spectrum band, traditionally reserved for 2G operations, is making headway. This week, the world’s first HSPA+ commercial network in the 900MHz band launched in Poland.

Telefonica O2, Hutch Austria roll out LTE kit

Telefonica O2, Hutch Austria roll out LTE kit

European carrier Telefónica is to roll out LTE test projects in six countries with a view to selecting technology providers for its 4G deployments.

Mu Piao Shih, President Mobile Business Group, Chungwa Telecom

Mu Piao Shih, President Mobile Business Group, Chungwa Telecom

LTE Asia 2009

Christian Daigneault, Chief Technology Officer, CSL Ltd

Christian Daigneault, Chief Technology Officer, CSL Ltd

LTE Asia 2009

Chan Kin Hung, Products & Solutions, Star Hub at LTE Asia 2009

Chan Kin Hung, Products & Solutions, Star Hub at LTE Asia 2009

Julien Bright, Senior Analyst at Informa Telecoms & Media interviews Chan Kin Hung of Star Hub at LTE Asia 2009

EMobile launches HSPA+ in Japan

EMobile launches HSPA+ in Japan

Japanese wireless broadband operator EMobile said Wednesday it has launched HSPA+ services in the country, using kit supplied by Huawei.

The rise and rise of HSPA

The rise and rise of HSPA

HSPA is on a roll. According to figures supplied by market research firm Wireless Intelligence, there were 245 HSPA networks in commercial service worldwide as of mid-May 2009. Moreover, a further 113 HSPA networks are in the process of being deployed, trialled or planned.

2008 - the year of 3G for Latin America

2008 - the year of 3G for Latin America

Almost every Latin American mobile operator launched 3G services in 2008, as the region’s carriers scrambled to push data services in order to offset falling voice revenues and satisfy consumers’ growing hunger for value added products.