Some frozen stiffs, but few chills in ‘Whiteout’ Sep 11, 2009
After some decent opening banter and a few interesting tracking shots through the base station, Whiteout settles into a rut of barely acceptable professionalism. Director Dominic Sena ( Swordfish ) fails to combine the film s elements into a coherent whole, which, when you think about it, is what directing fundamentally is. (Boston Globe)
Panel: Space goals need $3 billion more a year Sep 9, 2009
The vehicle is designed to allow astronauts the travel relatively long distances from a lunar base station without bulky spacesuits. SPACE RECOMMENDATIONS. (USA Today -- Tech)
NEC Exhibits PASOLINK NEO High Performance (HP) at Broadband World Forum Europe 2009 Sep 8, 2009
Moreover, the system boasts VLAN/Qos/AMR functionality, and high capacity IP data transmission, which is required for mobile backhaul as well as for networks supporting WiMAX and communications between mobile phone base stations and base station control units. Due to the increase of both mobile phone and mobile internet subscribers worldwide, as well as the expanding broadband access market, the demand for PASOLINK is expected to continue growing. (JCN Network, Japan)
Broadcom Becomes World's First to Introduce Single Chip IAD with Integrated ADSL2+, 802.11n and DECT, Enabling Voice, Video, Data, and Wireless Bundled Services Sep 8, 2009
The integrated DSL+WLAN solution eliminates the need for consumers to purchase a separate DSL modem, wireless router and DECT cordless base station, significantly reducing the cost of home networking. Broadcom has developed several innovative combination ('combo') chips that integrate multiple technologies onto a single monolithic silicon die, thus, enabling smaller and more efficient devices with a rich set of features. (PR Newswire)
Ikanos and DSP Group Demonstrate Multi-Service Residential Gateway with DECT Base Station Capabilities Sep 8, 2009
Based on DSP Group's single-chip architecture, the low-cost and small form-factor cordless base station module can be integrated into broadband residential gateways, such as integrated access devices (IAD), set-top boxes (STBs), IP office PBXs and passive optical network (PON) modems. DSP Group's DECT chipsets are CAT-iq 2. (Primezone Releases)
Are you ditching your home phone? Sep 7, 2009
Your mobile phone won't always save you, as power could also be cut to the local base station, or congestion could bring the network down as everyone tries to use their mobile at once ... In the Victorian bushfires, people were relying on their mobiles with either a jammed network or base stations that had lost power. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
NEC Introduces Compact LTE Wireless Base Station at Broadband World Forum Europe 2009 Sep 3, 2009
Tokyo, Sept 2, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation announced today the display of its compact outdoor LTE wireless base station at the NEC booth of the Broadband World Forum Europe 2009 (BBWFE 2009)(1) held in Paris, France from 7-9 September. NEC's new base station features REC (Radio Equipment Controller) control functions with SON (Self Organizing Network) technologies that enable efficient construction and operation of base stations ... Moreover, the base station qualifies for the... (JCN Network, Japan)
Google plans upgrades to its free WiFi service Sep 3, 2009
And to meet a recent jump in demand for bandwidth, the network's "backbone" capacity will increase thanks to a fourth "base station" that will probably be mounted on top of the police station's radio tower. The plans come as use of Google WiFi reaches its highest point yet: There are now about 19,000 "30-day active users" on the network, up from the previous all time high of about 16,000 over the month of June, Garcia said. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Sify to tap VoIP market Aug 31, 2009
A point of presence (POP) in internet protocol is analogous to a base station or a telecom tower in mobile telephony ... A point of presence (POP) in internet protocol is analogous to a base station or a telecom tower in mobile telephony. (India Times)
Fresno gang sweep climbs to 323 arrests Aug 26, 2009
Anritsu Company announces that its newly released BTS Master MT8221B high-performance handheld base station analyzer is compatible with SweepMasters online test data collection system. The integration of the SweepMasters application into the MT8221B extends Anritsus commitment to the deployment of 4G technologies, and allows data to be collected and analyzed faster and more cost-efficiently with the MT8221B than with alternative test procedures. (Fresno Bee)
Mobile Phone Masts Are Dangerous - The Plain Truth Aug 21, 2009
4 2004: "Newly diagnosed cancers were significantly higher among those who had lived for 10 years within 400 metres of the mast, in operation since 1993, compared with those living further away, and the patients had fallen ill on average 8 years earlier. People living within 400 metres of the mast in Naila had three times the risk of developing cancer than those living further away. This seems to be an undeniable clustering of cancer cases." Augner C et al, (September 2008) GSM base stations:... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
ADI results: What analysts are saying Aug 21, 2009
Due to inventory corrections, base station revenue declined in China (while larger non-China base station revenue was flat). However, revenue is expected to improve, led by orders from restocking China customers in this multi-year growth market. (EETimes)
TM partners with tower owners Aug 20, 2009
The deal with Konsortium Jaringan Selangor Sdn Bhd (KJS) and DHarmoni Telco Infra Sdn Bhd involves linking their base stations with TMs high-speed fibreoptic-based Internet-access technology for fast, high-capacity network connectivity. Datuk Adnan Rofiee, TM Group chief executive officer, said the telcos Wholesale Ethernet and High-Speed Broadband services would be utilising the base stations to deliver web access speeds of up to 1Gbps (Gigabit per second) ... Each have more than 200 base... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
* MORAKOT: THE AFTERMATH: Victims blame reservoir project Aug 18, 2009
The only communication we have with the outside world is a temporary base station that is powered by a small generator, but the electricity will run out in another two days, Hsieh said ... The county said it had stopped accepting donations of goods except for brooms, dustbins, shovels, plastic pipes, undergarments, wash basins, walking canes, power lines, wireless base stations and construction helmets. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
China GrenTech Corporation Limited Announces Second Quarter 2009 Results Aug 14, 2009
8 million) - Revenue from base station RF products increased by 182 ... At the same time, revenue from base station RF products increased year-over-year by RMB53 ... 4% Base Station RF Products OEMs 29,294 82,861 12,132 19. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Huawei Advances in U.S. with Clearwire Announcement Aug 13, 2009
During a call with reporters this morning, Clearwire SVP and CTO John Saw said that Huawei will supply the firm with radio access network equipment including base stations, element management system components and other network hardware. In particular, Saw said that Huawei was selected for Clearwire's network because it is the first vendor to make a multicarrier, four-transport base station that will provide extra capacity and streamlined deployment ... Huawei SVP of Marketing and product... (BusinessWeek)
Input, tech costs boost adoption of RTK system Aug 13, 2009
He also operates several base stations in the area to cover the area for himself and his customers ... As more base stations and networks are added, it provides a signal in their area that allows for more users of the technology ... Darr says farmers should check to make sure the equipment can pick up an RTK signal in the entire field even in the farthest corner away from the base station. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Three WiMAX firms warned Jul 31, 2009
We have acquired 138 base station sites, of which 61 are on air. . (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Europe Opens More Spectrum for 3G Mobile Jul 30, 2009
This band is at a much lower frequency than the current European 3G bands between 1,900MHz and 2,170MHz, giving it superior propagation and building-penetration properties, and making it cheaper to cover a given area, although not a given number of users, from a base station ... In May, the analyst group Analysys Mason said refarming 2G spectrum for 3G use would make it feasible to extend 3G coverage to rural areas, where rolling out more base stations may be seen by operators as economically... (BusinessWeek)
Mobile debate Jul 25, 2009
Locals in the town of Brindas, in the south-east of France, voiced their opposition after a base station was put up in the middle of the village's schools ... Campaigners cite the BioInitiative Report, in which some leading health experts urged a lower limit on the power of base stations. (BBC News -- Technology)
* Get quicker help during emergencies by using landlines uv mt Jul 25, 2009
The system uses the operation and command center platform of police agencies, the base station position of the callers telephone and a latitude and longitude coordinate system to locate callers. When a call is received by the system, dispatchers can quickly ascertain the callers location and minimize the response time, even when the caller cannot clearly explain what sort of situation they are in. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Everest mobile call effort begins Jul 22, 2009
Making a phone call from the summit of Everest has become possible thanks to a mobile base station installed in China that has line of sight to the north side of the mountain ... The downside is that staying in contact with this base station demands that climbers follow the north ridge to the top - generally regarded as the toughest route. (Yahoo News -- Wireless Technology)
Heads of advertising agencies on a private tour with BE Jul 22, 2009
The penchant for technology was in ample evidence with a $ 110 Apple Airport Express Base Station which ensures wireless connectivity between the gizmos in his room. This unit helps me access data, transfer stuff seamlessly between my iPhone, laptop, camera and even make presentations on the TV on the wall, he says. (India Times)
Estimating Crop Water Needs Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Jul 22, 2009
The planes are equipped with a GPS system that continuously informs of its location to a base station from which the platform is operated and its mapping is observed' Dr. Zarco Tejada explains, a researcher of the CSIC leading the project of Cordoba Institute for Sustainable Agriculture (IAS). Moreover the aerial robot flying plan can be updated in real time' J.A. Berni said, researcher who has Developer the UAV remote detection integrated system. (Science Daily)
The News Cycle Heartbeat Jul 20, 2009
Live chats are managed differently: an Internet-connected game console, a PC of course, or even a cell phone connected to a free Wi-Fi base station. Don't expect them to surf the web on their mobile device: it's too expensive (wait and do it at home). (CBS News)
Korean Government and Georgia Tech Form Partnership Jul 18, 2009
C&S Microwave, a wireless communications company, has conducted a feasibility study on Femtocell (a small cellular base station for residential or small business environments) and mobility between handheld devices and the proposed system. Sungkyunkwan University will work on embedded software, semiconductor technology, operating system, virtual ware, migration, and load balancing. (PR Newswire)
Scientist says co-location of masts will not reduce emissions Jul 15, 2009
" Mr Amoako said the ICNIRP guidelines had been adopted by several countries to regulate the RF emissions from mobile phones and FM base stations, adding that in Ghana, however, some of the operators were not aware of the guidelines. He said the EPA and the RPI were collaborating to ensure that companies complied with the guidelines. Mr Amoako said the few base stations that EPA and RPI had surveyed, showed general compliance, but the emissions were much higher than those of a typical base... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
TriQuint Recognizes Avnet Memec China as Top Distributor of the Year Jul 13, 2009
High revenue growth, professional technical support and outstanding customer service win title for the second time. HONG KONG, July 13 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Extraordinary revenue growth, professional technical support and outstanding customer service has won Avnet Memec China the title of Top Distributor of the Year 2008 from TriQuint Semiconductor, a leading RF products manufacturer and foundry services provider. (PR Newswire)
Radiation from telecom masts and our health Jul 9, 2009
Along with that come complaints about noise, vibrations and fumes from standby power generators at telecom base stations; telecom towers interfering with aircrafts approaching landing, and towers falling on people and property ... int/peh-emf/research/database/en/) related to RFR and human health and, significantly, none of them supports the scare about RFR from telecom base stations ... For instance, during a WHO International Workshop on Base Stations and Wireless Networks: Exposure and Health... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
ZTE and Qualcomm Collaborate to Boost UMTS System Performance Jul 6, 2009
SAN DIEGO and SHENZHEN, China, July 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: ), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, and ZTE Corporation, a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions, today announced their collaboration to significantly enhance the capacity and performance of UMTS systems with the integration of Qualcomm's Uplink Interference Cancellation (ULIC) technology into ZTE's... (PR Newswire)
Moblin: a First Look at Intel's Open-Source OS Jul 3, 2009
Any offline functionality tends to be geared around playing movies or music, so you can keep up with The Wire or Britney's latest while out of range of a wifi base station. Moblin is open source, and free of charge, so you can download and try it yourself. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Portable device to detect suicide bombers Jun 28, 2009
The detectors are designed to be part of a wireless sensor network that conveys to a base station where suspicious objects are located and who might be carrying them. Compared with existing technology, the sensors are cheaper, lower-power and longer-range. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Vodafone launches signal booster Jun 25, 2009
The box, known as a femtocell, is essentially a tiny base station that boosts mobile signals within the home ... Data use on mobiles is projected to grow enormously, said Mr Toon but operators would not be able to put up more base stations to cope with usage. (BBC News -- Technology)
Always-on forecasts for lovers of the outdoors Jun 22, 2009
But it is more attractive than your run-of-the mill clock radio: Its rounded corners, colorful, chunky, popup buttons (for alarm clock status), and its honeycomb-grilled speaker give the Mist the look of a C. Crane shortwave or an iPhone base station. The Mist gathers its data from Ambient s radio network data service. (Boston Globe)
BroadcastAsia and CommunicAsia Turns in Solid Scorecard; Asia's Largest Media and Infocomm Trade Event Draws 54,354 Attendees Over Four Days Jun 20, 2009
Indian vendor VNL took this opportunity to launch the worlds first 100 per cent solar-powered GSM base station while companies such as ZTE and Samsung introduced handsets made from recycled materials. "CommunicAsia provided the perfect platform for the Broadband Forum to promote the strength and progress of the broadband subscriber growth worldwide. It also gave us the opportunity to meet and educate an influential level of executives throughout Asia" said Robin Mersh, Chief Operating Officer of... (JCN Network, Japan)
* Business Briefs Jun 17, 2009
Local WiMAX license-holder Global Mobile Corp (y@) said yesterday it had launched interoperability testing for its base stations and other telecom terminals from local telecom equipment suppliers including D-Link Corp (T), paving the way for commercial operations next quarter in Hsinchu. Global Mobile has purchased the first set of base stations from Samsung Electronic and intends to buy 300 this year ... The company also said it would use base station networking solutions from... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
RTX Releases DECT/CAT-iq 2.0 USB Dongle Jun 3, 2009
The dongle is basically a DECT/CAT-iq base station with a USB interface. It is very flexible, ranging from simple telephony to the features provided via CAT-iq. (PR Newswire)
Comsys Mobile and Rohde & Schwarz Deliver Optimized WiMAX/GSM-EDGE RF Calibration for Mass Production Jun 2, 2009
The solution combines alignment and verification with maximum throughput tests in a single box for production-line emulation of a base station. Test engineers are able to quickly build a competitive test platform to test their new designs, while manufacturers are able to automatically align transmitter/receiver functions such as frequency response and linearity. (PR Newswire)
Italian WiMAX Operator Mandarin Wimax Sicilia Selects WiNetworks Solutions for Deployment of Wimax Mobile Infrastructure Jun 1, 2009
Vincenzo De Caro, CEO of Mandarin S.p.A, added, "By developing seamless connectivity to the urban and rural residents of Sicily with new technologies, we leverage the enormous benefits of WiMAX solutions. At Mandarin Wimax we expect to see expansion in all areas, reaching more customers and offering them the benefits of WiMAX at excellent rates. Not only is Mandarin an operator offering broadband access, for retail and business users. We also provide machine-to-machine solutions and services for... (PR Newswire)
A painless way to cut the cord May 28, 2009
Your mobile phone won't always save you, as power could also be cut to the local base station, or congestion could bring the network down as everyone tries to use their mobile at once. The same factors could also disrupt mobile broadband networks. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Summer Safety Must Haves May 28, 2009
A combination of wireless signal-outfitted wristband and a wireless base station receiver that sounds an alarm the instant a child falls or ventures into the water. The base station can be positioned anywhere between pool/waterside and 1500 feet away (depending on model desired). (W-USA News, DC)
* Center launches telecom beautification contest May 23, 2009
BACKYARD BEAUTY: As many people are wary of telecom base stations in their neighborhood, one group wants ideas on how to transform them into art By Shelley Shan STAFF REPORTER Saturday, May 23, 2009, Page 2. The quasi-official Telecom Technology Center (TTC) said yesterday it would host a contest next month to find ideas to beautify base stations providing mobile phone or wireless services ... The contest is an initiative by the National Communications Commission (NCC) to educate the public... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
TM, Wi-Net to roll out wireless broadband service nationwide in Q3 May 21, 2009
Basically, we are now building a base station using TM s facility. We aim to achieve one million users in the next three years, Lee said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
The home telephone is getting smarter May 21, 2009
It's a sleek, black, good-looking touch-screen base station with a compact cordless handset and a plastic stylus that you'll lose within a week. (Your finger also works. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Motorola's LTE Advanced Self-Organizing Network (SON) Helps Operators Deploy LTE More Cost Effectively May 18, 2009
Motorola's advanced SON solution, included in the recently released WBR 500 base station infrastructure, deploys quickly with no specialized technician expertise. The solution automatically. (PR Newswire)
Vecima reports Q3 fiscal 2009 results May 14, 2009
The TerraceQAM streamlines infrastructure, saves the capital expense of set top boxes, and adds new revenue generating service offerings for MSOs while improving picture quality by taking advantage of the capabilities of next-generation HDTVs; - delivered the first units of a custom-designed base station and subscriber equipment to T;l;bec, a member of the Bell Aliant Regional Communications Group, for wide-spread wireless deployment in rural Qu;bec; and - announced partnership between Spectrum... (Canada Newswire)
NEC Selected by UQ Communications as Mobile WiMAX Base Station Vendor May 11, 2009
Tokyo, May 11, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation today announced its selection by UQ Communications Inc. (President: Takashi Tanaka, Head Office: Tokyo), a nationwide telecommunications carrier capitalizing on mobile WiMAX technologies, to supply mobile WiMAX base stations. UQ Communications has chosen to adopt NEC's recently developed PasoWings BS202 mobile WiMAX base station, the world's first WiMAX base station equipped with UL-BF technologies, which are used to improve communications... (JCN Network, Japan)
Motorola Preps Phone-Enabled TV Remote May 8, 2009
The device comes with a base station, and includes a "find" feature that uses a radio-frequency signal to trigger the handset to play a ringtone and display a flashing light to help locate a lost remote ... In addition to being rechargeable, the R331 VIP remote is capable of learning functions, to control other consumer-electronic devices, and the base station includes a digital LED clock. (Multichannel News)
Dual mode sets to drive WiMax growth May 3, 2009
The cost of setting a WiMax base station is around 14,000 dollars against 35,000 dollars for setting up 3G base stations. WiMax and 3G spectrum auctions are expected to held once the new government resolves issues with regard to reserve price. (India Times)
China Mobile, China Telecom and Alcatel-Lucent Sign USD 1.7 Billion Framework Agreements for 2009 Apr 28, 2009
Alcatel-Lucent's pioneering multi-standard base station (with more than 665,000 units shipped since 1999) is designed to support IP transformation and is part of our unique converged radio access network (RAN) strategy that enables operators to smoothly evolve towards future mobile broadband technologies. Alcatel-Lucent is the leading CDMA/EV-DO vendor with global market share of more than 42 percent in 2008. (PR Newswire)
Leica Geosystems offers new mapping and tractor guidance display Apr 10, 2009
The system includes the mojoRTK console, antennas and a base station ... A base station is not required. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
UK mobile operators told to share Apr 9, 2009
"Mobile has its own problem. Like ADSL, coverage is better the closer you are to the base station, which means they are going to have to put up quite a few new towers," he said. There could also be issues with things such as the quality of images on websites. (BBC News -- Technology)
Sri Lankan army: Last rebel stronghold falls Apr 6, 2009
"Soldiers of 53 and 58 divisions and TF-VIII captured entire Puthukkudiyiruppu area, the last base station of the LTTE terrorists this morning," the military said in a statement posted on its Web site Sunday. A "couple of hundred" rebels could be "hiding" in a 20-square-kilometer area designated as the "safety zone," military spokesman Udaya Nanayakkara told CNN.. (CNN -- World)
WiMAX kicks off in Sarawak Apr 2, 2009
He said four base stations each in Kota Kinabalu and Kuching were now operational, and that the number would be increased to 10 in both cities by December. The base stations in Kuching are in Muara Tabuan, BDC Crystall, Jalan Pending and Bukit Djin, he told a media briefing yesterday ... Each base station provides a 5km radius coverage. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Verizon's Hub: Reinventing the Home Phone Apr 2, 2009
The phone's base station features a seven-inch touchscreen that enables a variety of features, turning the Hub into an Internet message center that displays Web information, such as weather forecasts or movie showtimes. There's also Chaperone, a $10-a-month service designed to help parents keep track of their kids something no landline could duplicate. (BusinessWeek)
RFMD(r) to Supply Highly Integrated Multi-Chip Modules Into Multi-Standard Wireless Base Stations Apr 1, 2009
GREENSBORO, N.C., April 1, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RF Micro Devices, Inc. (NasdaqGS: - ), a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance semiconductor components, today announced the Company has received its first order to supply its highly integrated RVA2007L multi-chip modules into new multi-standard wireless base stations. The order, which was received from a leading supplier of wireless base stations, is RFMD's first ever for multi-chip modules (MCMs) for the wireless... (Primezone Releases)
NEC Secures a Leading Position with WiMAX 3.5GHz Certification from the WiMAX Forum Apr 1, 2009
NEC Secures a Leading Position with WiMAX 3. 5GHz Certification from the WiMAX Forum. (JCN Network, Japan)
Dewdrop-sized Motes Serve As Invisible Security Guards Mar 28, 2009
Each droplet sends a radio signal to a "base station" that collects and analyzes the data. Like the signals sent out by cordless phones, RF is a safe, low-power solution, making Prof. (Science Daily)
New Listening Device Should Help Find Trapped Miners Mar 28, 2009
Once the system is installed, and as the mine expands and base stations are added, each base station is "calibrated," meaning its plate is whacked and the seismic waves are recorded by the geophones overhead. Each base station has a distinct seismic wave "fingerprint." So if miners are trapped and bang the metal plate at the nearest base station, the resulting seismic recording will allow rescuers to determine precisely which base station plate was thumped, and thus where the miners are located... (Science Daily)
Five Inventions That Will Change Your Life Mar 28, 2009
Cell-phone networks have thousands of weak spots the base stations that connect to land lines ... But cognitive radio will let each "smart" handset picture a cross between a walkie-talkie and a Palm Pilot act as a base station, much as Wi-Fi enabled laptops already can, creating a local "mesh" wireless network independent of any fixed center. (Fox News)
Hello? It's the future calling Mar 24, 2009
Currently, Dr. Yanikomeroglu says, cellphone signal quality is heavily dependent on the distance from the base stations that capture the signal. There's a big roadblock: If a user goes away from the base station, signal quality goes down; if you are further away from base station, the radio signal becomes weaker and cannot support very high rates ... Base stations are prohibitively expensive to build en masse, so Dr. Yanikomeroglu is looking at other solutions, such as multi-hop communication. (Globe and Mail)
Samplify Expands Global Distribution Channel; Signs Top-Ranked Chinese Distributor, Excelpoint Mar 20, 2009
China's top OEMs are embracing Samplify's technology, especially in the medical imaging and wireless base station markets ... Samplify's Prism(TM) real-time signal compression, embedded in the SAM1600 family devices, delivers high value for ultrasound systems and multi-antenna, direct-conversion WiMax base stations ... SAM1600 members also are well suited for digital repeaters and fourth generation (4G) wireless base stations using smart antenna or MIMO (multiple-in-multiple-out) technology. (PR Newswire)
* Taiwan News Quick Take Mar 17, 2009
Lawmakers on the Transportation Committee asked the National Communications Commission (NCC) yesterday to postpone the launch of a Web site that would allow the public to check cellphone base station locations. KMT Legislator Lee Hung-chun (Ev) said people would feel uncomfortable if they saw a base station near their house, regardless of the lack of evidence that the electromagnetic waves emitted by the stations are harmful ... KMT Legislator Hsu Yao-chang (}) said that even though the... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Fujitsu Conducts Collaborative Field Testing of LTE Mar 16, 2009
The testing took place in the Special Ubiquitous Zone, an area of the northern Japanese city of Sapporo in Hokkaido, designated by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications in 2008 as a wireless communications testing area, and used prototypes of the wireless LTE base stations developed jointly by NTT DOCOMO, Fujitsu and Fujitsu Laboratories which, with the use of MIMO technology, resulted in high-speed wireless transmissions in the range of 120 Mbps (using 10 MHz bandwidth) in... (JCN Network, Japan)
China Mobile branches swamp subscribers with junk messages Mar 16, 2009
The mobile operators automatically send messages to subscribers within the radius of a base station as long as their phones are turned on. Ironically, they have a list of the phone numbers of local government officials who will be spared the junk messages, in an apparent effort to avoid landing themselves in trouble. (Xinhuanet, China)
