Iusacell 3G Technology Allows Chiapas Taxi Drivers to be Eyes and Ears for the Community Through Cell Phone Services Sep 22, 2009
In addition to its core mobile telephony services, Iusacell also provides a wide range of other telecommunications services, including long distance, wireless local telephony and data transmission services. Grupo Iusacell, S.A.B. de C.V. releases and all other written materials may from time to time contain statements about expected future events and financial results that are forward-looking and subject to risks and uncertainties. (PR Newswire)
Unemployment Creeps Into Double Digits Sep 19, 2009
The Wall Street Journal the FCC will be playing traffic cop in the fight over Internet data transmission. Julius Genachowski, the commission's new chair, is enforcing the Obama Administration's committment to net neutrality, which will allow Google, Amazon and others to offer services over broadband with no artifical bottlenecks placed by Comcast, Verizon, or other providers of broadband service. (Slate)
Japan's First Unmanned Cargo Spacecraft Connects to Orbiting Space Station Sep 18, 2009
Power and data transmission between two craft was confirmed and the hatch leading into the HTVs pressurized cargo bay will be opened early tomorrow. The H-IIs maiden voyage is also a test run. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Monitoring Mt. St. Helens goes high tech Sep 12, 2009
They are also infused with artificial intelligence and use radio waves to communicate with each other and troubleshoot data transmission issues. Geologist Dan Dzurisin said some of the technology was still being tested but looked promising. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Unhappy with your broadband speed? Try Winston the pigeon Sep 11, 2009
The idea for the race came when a member of staff at Unlimited IT complained about the speed of data transmission on ADSL.. He said it would be faster by carrier pigeon. (BBC News -- Technology)
Pathfinder Launches Premium DTH Service across Nigeria with SES WORLD SKIES Sep 11, 2009
SES WORLD SKIES is the new global division of SES, created through the combination of the former SES NEW SKIES and SES AMERICOM. The company operates a fleet of 25 satellites part of the 40 spacecraft of the SES group - delivering services as diverse as television distribution and broadcast, internet access, data transmission and business and government communications to customers worldwide. SES WORLD SKIES unique customer-focused approach allows it to offer the best satellite solution... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Land of Ten Thousand Turbines? Sep 10, 2009
As international and more experienced wind developers and owners bring projects to the American market, the use of wireless technology for data transmission will become more common. Wireless has inherent advantages over other forms of landline communication. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Strategy Analytics: Emerging Gaming Services Will Damage Console Market Sep 9, 2009
At the same time, wireless networks and handset OEMs are improving their capabilities with lower latency data transmission and handset devices that support gaming functions. Long-term, gamers could play console-class games on smart phones and other handheld devices without needing the console. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
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)
Undersea fibre optics: The benefits and dilemma for Africa Sep 6, 2009
This means internet access and data transmission will be cheaper and voice communication could be free. These are necessary to enable Africa to catch up with the rest of the world at a faster rate. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
NEC Introduces Compact LTE Wireless Base Station at Broadband World Forum Europe 2009 Sep 3, 2009
LTE systems are being developed in order to deliver high-speed data transmission rates of more than 100Mbps-downlink and 50Mbps-uplink, to improve latency and to enhance the efficiency of frequency use. LTE is currently moving towards standardization promoted by 3GPP(4), a standardization body for mobile communication systems. (JCN Network, Japan)
Abandoned state buildings to be put to use Aug 24, 2009
The popular BPO companies in the country include Exzeed, the Vodafone call centre employing more than 1,000 people; E-Service, the MTN call centre; ACS Services, also employing over a 1,000 people, GCNet, Soft Tribe, Persol, Data Transmission and a few others. Opportunities still exist in non-core services in the banking sector, archiving, computer hardware and software, telemarketing and others for which hands on skills needs to be provided, but multinationals across the world are looking... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
FCC Seeks More Help In Defining Broadband Aug 21, 2009
For the record, that definition is: "Data transmission technology that provides two-way data transmission to and from the Internet with advertised speeds of at least 768 kilobits per second (kbps) downstream and at least 200 kbps upstream to end users, or providing sufficient capacity in a middle mile project to support the provision of broadband service to end users within the project area.". The FCC is looking for a more precise definition, pointing out that upload and download speed (it uses... (Multichannel News)
Mobile Broadband Moves Closer with Verizon Test Aug 18, 2009
Part of the rush for the next generation is the competition from WiMAX, another standard for very high-speed wireless data transmission. WiMAX is backed by, among others, Sprint, Clearwire and Intel, while Verizon will be joined in the LTE camp by ATn. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
NTT First-Quarter Profit Declines 20% on Lower Mobile-Phone Unit Earnings Aug 5, 2009
63 percent-owned by the parent, last month reported lower earnings after it cut data transmission charges to match competition. in which the Japanese government holds a 34 percent stake, added 1 percent to close at 3,970 yen in Tokyo trading before the earnings release. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Verizon asks court to say its 3G ads are true Jul 28, 2009
"Data network speed is an essential factor to consumers when it comes to data transmission on their wireless devices," Coe said in a statement. Verizon Wireless asked the court to declare its advertising claims are truthful, accurate and substantiated, and to award it costs and attorney's fees from AT&T.. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Artificial Noise Saves Energy For Computer Network Providers Jul 24, 2009
When a modem connects to the Internet while neighboring modems are still in L2 mode, only a small degree of interference occurs and the data transmission rate is high ... For this reason, the operators of broadband networks deactivated the low-power mode and did not include it in the standardization for future broadband connections with faster data transmission rates (VDSL). (Science Daily)
Mexican Airwave Sale to Happen This Year, Antitrust Chief Perez Motta Says Jul 21, 2009
The winning bidders will get spectrum suitable for voice, video and high-speed data transmission over third- generation, or 3G, networks. What we have to look at is how we can assure that the growing businesses, the incumbents, have space to keep growing with more spectrum, while also creating space for new players, said. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
MTNL bags gold: Strikes deal for C'wealth Games Jul 18, 2009
Global data transmission across the world will be at an all-time high during the games, and thats where MTNLs network will need to excel by meeting global standards. Text Size. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
U.S., South Korean Web sites hacked Jul 10, 2009
"We measured a peak of 25 megabits/second" in data transmission, he said, calling it "about the size of a big PowerPoint presentation, well in the garden variety of what we see.". But other cybersecurity experts said that even if the current attack was not particularly worrisome, it was a window into potentially more serious problems. (CNN -- Tech)
Neotel on the line Jul 8, 2009
Executive head of Neotel Business Support Services (NBSS), Imran Abbas said: "The optic fibre network will provide Neotel, Vodacom and MTN with almost infinite bandwidth capacity to carry more information - voice and data - at higher speeds over greater distances using far less power than copper cables. "The deployment of high-speed, quality voice and data transmission is vital to remain competitive within the industry and to improve the overall customer experience for MTN, Vodacom and Neotel... (iAfrica.com)
Hours lost in Air France search Jul 5, 2009
During the course of the flight, the aircraft flight deck crew communicates by voice and data transmission with the control agencies to pass vital information including position and altitude. Separately, automated systems will communicate from time to time with the airline's maintenance base. (BBC News -- Americas)
Biden seeks to widen access Jul 2, 2009
The Federal Communications Commission defines broadband service as data transmission speeds of more than 200 kilobits per second, or 200,000 bits per second, in at least one direction -- from the Internet to the user's computer or from the user's computer to the Internet ... Broadband provides faster data transmission, allowing more content to be carried through its so-called pipeline. (Erie Times-News, PA)
NEC's Ultra Compact Microwave Communications System, PASOLINK, Selected by Turkey's Avea to Support the Growth of Mobile Backhaul Solutions Jun 30, 2009
Turkey's mobile phone operators will launch 3G services in August 2009, and in order to secure new subscribers to their services, operators are aggressively expanding their 3G high-speed data transmission infrastructure. Avea is also scheduled to begin 3G services and PASOLINK NEO will be used to carry out transmission between 3G mobile base stations. (JCN Network, Japan)
Telecom Argentina S.A. Announces the Filing of its Form 20-F with the Securities and Exchange Commission Jun 27, 2009
Telecom is the parent company of a leading telecommunications group in Argentina, where it offers directly or through its controlled subsidiaries local and long distance fixed-line telephony, cellular, data transmission and Internet services, among other services. Additionally, through a controlled subsidiary, the Telecom Group offers cellular services in Paraguay. (PR Newswire)
Iranian Clerics Draw Battle Lines Jun 23, 2009
This may help to explain why Iran hasn't chosen simply to cut the Internet and also why the Internet has been running so slowly lately: The so-called "deep packet inspection" delays data transmission. "This looks like a step beyond what any other country is doing, including China," one expert tells the paper. (Slate)
Here's a Switch: A Patent Infringement Defendant Transfers Into East Texas Jun 23, 2009
Juniper, in turn, sued GraphOn in the Eastern District of Virginia, claiming GraphOn had infringed a Juniper patent dealing with data transmission. (GraphOn claims Juniper bought the patent for the sole purpose of suing it as part of a defensive strategy. (Law.com)
Kenya uses cell phones to fight epidemics Jun 19, 2009
Many global health institutions are now encouraging the use of advanced methodologies such as smart phones and open-source software as the next generation of data transmission, said Dr. Ramesh Krishnamurthy, an informatics scientist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. EpiSurveyor frees health care workers from hiring programmers to create electronic surveys. (CNN -- World)
Facts of the Matter Jun 6, 2009
The ability to produce and broadcast T-waves would be a breakthrough in short-range data transmission because their high frequencies would increase the bandwidth 500 times over the 2 ... The ability to produce and broadcast T-waves would be a breakthrough in short-range data transmission because their high frequencies would increase the bandwidth 500 times over the 2. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
* WiMAX license holders displaying mobile devices Jun 6, 2009
Taiwanese WiMAX license holders are displaying a variety of mobile devices enabling high-speed data transmission on next-generation technology at Computex ... We think WiMAX technology will provide faster data transmission for applications like video screening, avoiding annoying time lag that most users experience now when browsing videos or watching TV shows on the Internet, said James Lin (LEa), a Vmax official. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Black Box Debate Jun 5, 2009
Latest Crash Prompts Black Box Reforms - CBS News. Latest Crash Prompts Black Box Reforms. (CBS News)
AbitibiBowater Wins Bankruptcy Court Approval For Loan to Fund Operations Jun 5, 2009
Negative trends in advertising, electronic data transmission and storage, and a continued expansion of the Internet, have exacerbated downward pressure on revenue. . (Bloomberg -- Canada)
'TransferJet Consortium' Offers New 'Adopter' Membership May 19, 2009
TransferJet is a close proximity wireless technology enabling a high speed data transmission rate of 560Mbps and eliminating major issues of current wireless technologies such as complex initial setup, unstable transmission or the need for access points. TransferJet has adopted an intuitive interface consisting of simply bringing two products in close proximity. (JCN Network, Japan)
Tech.view: Cry for help May 16, 2009
By later next year, when Globalstar has all 24 of its new satellites in orbit, high-quality voice and 3G data transmission will be possible from anywhere on the planet, except for polar latitudes. In making broadband available more or less anywhere anytime, Globalstar reckons it is six years ahead of the competition. (The Economist)
MTN nears 100m users with 8% quarterly rise May 15, 2009
Arpu measures how much each subscriber spends on voice calls and data transmission. First-quarter Arpu at MTN's local unit fell 6 percent as consumer spending slowed and penetration into lower market segments increased. (Business Report, South Africa)
Antenna request denied May 14, 2009
In addition, data transmission texting has become more and more common and requires more coverage. We have looked at a number of alternative sites, and the Kimball Court location serves our need better than any other location. (Burlington Union, MA)
NEC Selected by UQ Communications as Mobile WiMAX Base Station Vendor May 11, 2009
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 speed and increase base station coverage area by reducing radio frequency interference between base stations and data transmission terminals ... Equipped with UL-BF technologies that reduce radio frequency interference between base stations and data transmission terminalsAdoption... (JCN Network, Japan)
Four telecom firms pay N5.5b for telecoms licences May 11, 2009
Besides WiMAX and data transmission, the 2. 3GHz is ideal for wireless telephony for voice transmission. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Telecom Argentina S.A. Announces Consolidated First Quarter Results for Fiscal Year 2009 ('1Q09')* May 9, 2009
Fixed Telephony (Voice, Data Transmission & Internet) ... Data Transmission and Internet ... Data transmission revenues amounted to P$60 million (+11% vs. 1Q08), generated by the offering of new solutions to the corporate market geared towards addressing internal necessities related to infrastructure. (PR Newswire)
Pioneer Introduces Three New HDD-based CYBER NAVI Car Navigation Systems in Japan May 7, 2009
"Photoremo@Navi POI data Transmission" to set the navigation systems to automatically begin route searches when the systems are activated based on the POI data transferred from compatible mobile phones. All users have to do is timer-set the mobile phones to transfer Photoremo images with the POI data stored in the data folders before they get into the car. (JCN Network, Japan)
* Taiwan to provide fully automated tax filings by 2012 May 7, 2009
By enabling interagency collaboration, seamless data transmission among various public and private channels could reduce tax processing costs by NT$179 million and interagency coordination costs by NT$2. 38 billion, Liu said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Softbank sinks into loss on Internet service Apr 30, 2009
But average sales per user declined for voice calls, while they were up for data transmission. Losses on investments from the market downturn dragged on its earnings, according to Softbank, which bought British cellular giant Vodafone Group PLC's struggling Japanese operations in 2006. (Anchorage Daily News)
Grupo Iusacell Announces Revenue of Ps.2,896 Million in 1Q09 Apr 29, 2009
In addition to its core mobile telephony services, Iusacell also provides a wide range of other telecommunications services, including long distance, wireless local telephony and data transmission services. Grupo Iusacell, S.A.B. de C.V. quarterly reports and all other written materials may from time to time contain statements about expected future events and financial results that are forward-looking and subject to risks and uncertainties. (PR Newswire)
Beeline Among World's Top 100 Most Powerful Brands Apr 28, 2009
The VimpelCom Group offers integrated mobile and fixed solutions, as well as international and long-distance network services, data transmission, FTTB internet access, Wi-Fi and 3G connection. VimpelCom's customer base includes private consumers, large-, medium- and small-scale enterprises, transnational corporations, and telecom operators. (PR Newswire)
TriQuint retains GaAs foundry lead Apr 18, 2009
GaAs also is expected to dominate the long-range, metropolitan area data transmission markets, according to TriQuint, since it has higher power density, lower noise and higher linearity than silicon. "We monitor next-generation CMOS, silicon germainium and silicon-on-insulator based RF chips as the biggest threats to our gallium arsenide chips," said TriQuint CEO Ralph Quinsey. (EETimes)
AT&T adding 90 cell sites in Arizona Apr 16, 2009
The new wireless sites will come with the upgrade of older sites to the newer 3G technology, which allows for faster data transmission via networks. The company spent $375 million between 2006 and 2008 upgrading 521 cell sites for the 3G transition and installing 205 new sites. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
IGN's Guide to Data Capping Apr 16, 2009
As we explained, data capping is the process by which internet service providers place a limit on a subscriber's internet usage by allotting them only a certain amount of data transmission a month ... With the current state of unlimited, unmetered internet, you would never need to know that, however, in a data capping scenario each data transmission is racked up to your total monthly allotment, making it incredibly difficult to track. (IGN Gear)
John Suranyi Named New CEO of Sencore, Inc. Apr 16, 2009
Sencore offers a broad suite of products serving multiple segments of the global video, audio and data transmission industries and is well-positioned to fill the growing market demand for advanced technology ... Founded in 1951, Sencore, Inc. is a vertically integrated designer, manufacturer and technical marketer of a broad suite of niche products serving multiple segments of the global video, audio and data transmission marketplace. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Vuze Now Playing On All Screens Mar 24, 2009
Depending on their network's bandwidth, a user can opt to have their media streamed in a standard definition compression or 720p high-definition video for faster data transmission. What makes this latest feature compelling is the total ease of use -- instead of having to memorize the necessary codecs and have dedicated streaming software for each device, users of Vuze can relax and enjoy their media without the headaches. (IGN Gear)
Characterizing and Quantifying the Societal Benefits Attributable to Smart Metering Investments Mar 23, 2009
Thus if the small time-step interval recording and data transmission functions that are part of even the most rudimentary Smart Metering configuration are universally deployed, every consumer, regardless of size and location, can participate, at least in principle, in a demand response program, possibly without incurring an additional metering cost. Nevertheless, Smart Metering would make universal participation possible, not inevitable; and the actual benefits that could be attributed to Smart... (Energy Pulse, CO)
Speeding up broadband Mar 21, 2009
Indeed, it is an exciting proposition for those craving for fast Web access and data transmission ... There has been a robust shift from voice to data transmission over the years which is expected to intensify. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
OFC/NFOEC features breakthroughs in next-generation ethernet, metamaterials, networks Mar 18, 2009
The amount of power that electronic multicasters require to do this is large and will increase exponentially as the speed of data transmission goes up, an energy bottleneck for the industry ... Sometimes several signals each with its own stream of coded data will be sent down an optical fiber at the same time to speed up data transmission. (EurekAlert!)
Optelecom-NKF Project Update: Providing Safety and Security at Bawadi Mall in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates Mar 17, 2009
Al-Futtaim Engineering Security & LV Systems Division, the project's integrator, chose Optelecom-NKF to supply the data transmission equipment for the mall's CCTV video and data transmission system. The fiber-based system incorporates 203 cameras, including 133 for mall's common grounds, 43 for the Heritage Village -- which consists of traditional shops, an entertainment stage and much more -- 16 cameras in District Cooling Plant and an additional 11 outdoor high-end PTZ perimeter cameras. (PR Newswire)
Speak like a geek Mar 16, 2009
Broadband: Is a type of high-speed data transmission. 3G: Refers to third generation of wireless technology. (iAfrica.com)
Portugal is our partner Mar 10, 2009
"We are not trying to reinvent the wheel: instead, we want to use existing solutions in order to generate new products computer networks and sensors, for example, or WLAN and mobile radio systems for data transmission.". Professor Elias sees Portugal as the perfect country for developing information and communication solutions for assisting people: "Portuguese society is considerably more receptive to information technologies than the majority of Europeans". (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Bay Area venture capital highlights Mar 6, 2009
Digital Fountain in Fremont, whose technology improves data transmission by correcting for missing data packets in digital networks, was acquired by Qualcomm. No details were available. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Speakeasy Launches Direct SIP for Integrated Voice Mar 3, 2009
With Speakeasy's Integrated Voice, available bandwidth is automatically allocated to data transmission, such as e-mail and general Web use, when calls are not in use. This optimizes the customer's network utilization. (PR Newswire)
Panasonic's CES 2009 Booth Highlights Future of Consumer Electronics Mar 3, 2009
Panasonic has also made significant inroads with home networking technology, including wireless data transmission of high-quality videos without cable, expanding the connectivity of various AV equipment for inside and outside the home. This year, Panasonic will exhibit a variety of its latest High Definition products that have gone from being prototypes to becoming reality thanks to the industry-leading, cutting-edge HD technologies that it has developed. (JCN Network, Japan)
On a quest to cut operating costs Mar 3, 2009
outside Worcester, has recently switched carriers or renegotiated rates for its cellphones, office telephones, and data transmission lines. Through bulk buying, it also has lowered its cost for chemicals such as chlorine and phosphates, used for treating water to be delivered to Chelsea, Hyannis, Milford, and Southbridge. (Boston Globe)
Top Honors For Ali, Greenspan Mar 1, 2009
They ranged from Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan to Vinton Cerf and Robert Kahn, who designed a language for data transmission that gave rise to the Internet, to golfer Jack Nicklaus and actor Andy Griffith. Only one Paul Rusesabagina, the hotelier whose shelter of hundreds of people from the 1994 Rwandan genocide was the subject of the movie "Hotel Rwanda" was under 60. (CBS News -- US)
Grupo Iusacell Announces Revenue of Ps.2,982 Million and EBITDA of Ps.662 Million for 4Q08 Feb 27, 2009
In addition to its core mobile telephony services, Iusacell also provides a wide range of other telecommunications services, including long distance, wireless local telephony and data transmission services. Grupo Iusacell is a Grupo Salinas company ) a group of dynamic, fast growing, and technologically advanced companies focused on creating shareholder value, contributing to build the middle class of the countries in which it operates, and improving society through excellence. (PR Newswire)
KDDI Announces New Inmarsat BGAN Satellite Phone Models and Expanded BGAN Service Area Feb 27, 2009
Tokyo, Feb 26, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - KDDI is pleased to announce two new models for its Inmarsat BGAN (Broadband Global Area Network) service, a high-speed data transmission service making use of Inmarsat satellites. The 'Sable1', produced by Addvalue Technologies Ltd., is the first model displaying Japanese, making it easier to use. (JCN Network, Japan)
NCCAR taking root in Northampton County Feb 20, 2009
Plus, fully-secure high-speed Internet connectivity in the operations building, coupled with WiFi which will be available across the site, providing virtually seamless communications and data transmission, said NCCAR President and CEO Simon Cobb. PLT Construction has been the general contractor in charge of site development and will continue to oversee the overall project site as Heaton constructs the buildings. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Schools pass tough test Feb 16, 2009
According to a release, most of the background checks could not be completed because of data transmission failures or blurred fingerprints. The checks were only completed after DiNapoli's auditors stepped in. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Local schools pass comptroller's test Feb 14, 2009
According to a release Thursday from DiNapoli s office most of the background checks could not be completed because of data transmission failures or blurred fingerprints. The checks were only completed after DiNapoli s auditors stepped in. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
