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LG develops handset chip for fast downloads

LG Electronics Inc. claimed a step forward in the commercialization of the next generation of Internet capable handsets, demonstrating a modem chip with a download speed eight times that of the fastest mobile phones currently on the market.

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Samsung readies first commercial LTE 4G modem
Source: electronista.com

As part of a just-announced partnership between Ericsson and Samsung, the latter has released the first USB modem fully compatible with the new Long Term Evolution (LTE) 4G standard.

ISPs to Add Mobile Broadband to Service Plans
Source: Fast Company

Internet providers like Comcast and Time Warner are beginning to offer mobile 3G service as a bundle with home Internet, reports the New York Times. The goal: undercut wireless providers like Verizon and AT&T, who sell such services for around $60 a month.

Mobile communications - Imagine building an entirely new network

Imagine, if you will, you are starting to build an entire network that is essential to a new connected network in the United States.

Verizon completes initial 4G wireless test
Source: CNET.com

Verizon Wireless announced Friday that it has completed initial testing of its 4G wireless service in Boston and Seattle. Using a new technology called Long Term Evolution (LTE), Verizon was successfully able to complete data calls in Boston and Seattle, the first two cities whe …

4G = IP
Source: 4G = IP

A place where the future of the mobile Internet is being explored. A portal to understand 4G broadband wireless, and to see that it's really all about IP

Hands-on with Sprint's Xohm network in Baltimore: Does WiMAX deliver?
Source: betanews

Sprint heralded the launch of its Xohm WiMax network in Baltimore last week by calling for the death of wireline broadband. But how does it stand up against cable and DSL, or wireless 3G services? BetaNews has been using Xohm for the past month in order to find out.

YouTube - iPod nano 4g Commercial
Source: YouTube

iPod nano 4g advertisement

What's the big deal about WiMax?
Source: CNET.com

Sprint Nextel has made headlines all week as it's started lighting up its first 4G wireless network using a technology called WiMax. But what exactly is WiMax? And how does it fit into the future of wireless? Here's a primer to help you sort it out.

Intel Continues to Invest in WiMax, Buys Swedish 4G License
Source: PC World

For the second day running Intel has made an investment to ensure the success of WiMax.

Comcast and Time Warner to bankroll WiMax joint venture
Source: CNET News.com

Comcast and Time Warner Cable are looking to help bankroll a new joint venture between Sprint Nextel and Clearwire to deliver 4G wireless services, according to a report in Wednesday's Wall Street Journal.

Mobile phone subscribers in Japan pass the 100 million mark; DoCoMo's 4G speed
Source: CNET News.com

Despite market leader NTT DoCoMo's recent posting of a 2.4% drop in operating profits for 2006, there is certainly no decline in the number of people using mobile phones in Japan.

Report: China's 4G wireless launch leapfrogs 3G
Source: ZDNet

China, still working on its long-delayed homegrown third-generation wireless standard, has leapfrogged itself by launching the world's first fourth-generation standard, state media said on Monday.

China gears up for 3G launch using native TD-SCDMA technology
Source: atimes.com

A brillian tway to increase revenues for 3G licensing by the Chinese: instead of just paying foreigners who developed the communications protocols a licensing fee, simply create your own technology, make it mandatory to use and then watch the dollars roll in as the bidding for 3G …

Sprint Leads the way - 4G with WiMAX
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Sprint Leads the way - 4G with WiMAX

WiMAX 4G Wireless is Off and Running With Sprint Nextel
Source: T1 Rex's Business Telecom Explainer

The first nationwide WiMAX wireless broadband network is being launched by Sprint Nextel.

Sprint to use WiMax for 4G wireless network
Source: CNET

The wireless operator said Tuesday that it is partnering with Intel, Motorola and Samsung Electronics to build the network and develop devices that will access the network.

Product Review: New iPod Accessories

Pacific Design iPod nano Flip Case Rating: 4/5 Pros: Simple but Hip Design, Good iPod Protection, Beautiful Color Schemes Cons: Belt Loop's Velco/Snap Closure is Unwieldly, Case Material is Vinyl not Leather In Sum: High Style Protection for a High Style iPod Pricing: $29.99 (li

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