WiMAX and LTE – The Case for 4G Coexistence
Although the hype around WiMAX is quickly dissipating, we believe the standard has gained enough backing and volume to serve as an alternative for the provisioning of mobile broadband access. It has begun to carve out a tight niche tied to certain target opportunities, it has inspired a new wireless business model, and it has […]
WiMAX – Searching For the Right Connection
Given the abysmal reach of the Internet in rural areas, WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) has been seen by a host of players as the technology vehicle that can enable them to make inroads into this relatively untapped market. Another reason for WiMAX being viewed with eyes of optimism is due to the way […]
Mobile WiMAX – The 4G Revolution Has Begun
Business is increasingly becoming a mobile activity, and as a result the wireless networks and services used to support that development are growing in importance. In both the business-to-business and business-to-consumer (B2B and B2C) environments, the availability of more reliable, higher-capacity wireless data networks is one of the keys to expanding the reach of business […]
The Operator’s Dilemma – 3G, 4G, 5G: What to Deploy and When?
Operators Today Over the past ten years mobile communications have transitioned from a luxury item to a utility as critical as electricity and water. With this rapid expansion of subscribers and services, the operators of the wireless networks are making money today and adding subscribers at rapid rates. India for example has growth between 20% […]
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Stop Online Piracy Act Vote Delayed
The House Judiciary Committee considering whether to send the Stop Online Piracy Act to the House floor abruptly adjourned Friday with no new vote date set — a surprise given that the bill looked certain to pass out of committee. The committee’s chairman and chief sponsor of the legislation, Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Texas), agreed to […]
Future data center expansion will be happening in developing markets.
Future data center expansion will be happening in developing markets like China, Brazil and Argentina, but such locations may not meet the requirements of data centers today and the requirements that will be necessary in the future. In fact, these five regions may not be the most obvious places to build a data center, but […]
LightSquared Said to Disrupt 75% of GPS in U.S. Tests
Philip Falcone’s proposed LightSquared Inc. wireless service caused interference to 75 percent of global-positioning system receivers examined in a U.S. government test, according to a draft summary of results. The results from testing conducted Oct. 31 to Nov. 4 show that “millions of fielded GPS units are not compatible” with the planned nationwide wholesale service, […]
802.11ac marks another milestone in wireless LAN throughput’s at 1 Gbps
Wireless network service will be strengthened in three ways: in speed, longer range and battery efficiency. Broadcom provides system-on-a-chip and software solutions. Those who use Broadcom products are computing and networking equipment, digital entertainment, broadband-access, and mobile device manufacturers. At a media event in San Francisco this week, the company executive who talked about […]
Twitter Just Fired A Cannonball At Facebook And Google+
Twitter is revamping the service with personal Twitter profile pages, a new timeline that includes rich media and other related information embedded into tweets, and easier search for information based on @ symbols (usernames) and hash tags. Talking at Twitter’s unfinished new headquarters building in San Francisco, founder Jack Dorsey and CEO Dick Costolo […]
Sling Broadband Booth 734 @ 4GWE / ITEXPO East 2011
SLING BROADBAND BOOTH 734 @ 4GWE / ITEXPO 2011 Why You Need to Be at 4GWE 4GWE will focus on ROI issues and how carriers and industry stakeholders build their businesses around the mobile Internet. Attendees at 4GWE will have an opportunity to hear from industry visionaries and thought leaders who understand how […]
Businesses with high-speed Internet generate more revenue
A report by Connect Florida, in coordination with the Florida Department of Management Services, finds Florida businesses with broadband connections generate more revenue and jobs than those without it. Florida businesses with high-speed Internet connections have median annual revenue $130,000 greater than those without broadband. Seventy-four percent of Florida’s businesses use broadband. Connect Florida’s Business […]
Households without broadband at Economic Disadvantage
A Connect Florida report reveals that 28 percent of Florida residents do not subscribe to broadband at home, placing them at an economic disadvantage. The report also shows that the majority of low-income residents in the Sunshine State are without broadband at home, which places them at a disadvantage to access and keep up with […]
Facebook new data-center Prineville, Oregon: Population, 800 Million
Web giants like Google and Amazon are notoriously secretive about what goes on inside the worldwide network of data centers that serve up their sweeping collection of web services. They call it a security measure, but clearly, they also see these facilities as some sort of competitive advantage their online rivals mustn’t lay eyes on. […]
WiMAX-TDD/FDD Spectrum Analysis and Global Forecast (2011-2016)
The global WiMAX Equipment market is expected to grow from $1.92 billion in 2011 to $9.21 billion in 2016. This represents a CAGR of 36.83% from 2011 to 2016. Saturation in the existing 3G networks, quest for higher data rates, and the need for spectral efficiency are the prominent factors triggering the demand for global […]
iPhone 4S but not 4G
Today, Tim Cook, Apple’s new CEO, finally made the long-awaited announcement about the new iPhone. Apple fans and iPhone addicts were expecting the iPhone 5 with a new design, 4G technology and great technical improvements. However, much to our disappointment, the iPhone 4S, introduced by Phil Schiller, Senior Vice President of worldwide product marketing at […]
Jose Plascencia, Great Internet Access Service with Fastest installation available!
Sling Broadband’s Wimax service provided Audi’s Centennial Celebration and World Premiere of the NEW Audi A8 a spectacular internet connection. The speed, reliability and methodical installation allowed all Major Journalists, Audi VIP’s, and Guests a “FAST” connection to cover the event in REAL TIME. We Thank Sling Broadband for their great service and above all […]
Joe Smoot, Amazing managed PBX service truly TOP NOTCH
"My biggest concerns when researching business phone systems were reliability and call quality. As a real estate broker, I need to always be available to clients. Having a reliable phone system that can "follow me" when I’m out in the field and that can forward calls to me or my employees is a huge help. […]
Jason Czyzewski, Best Business Broadband available in Miami
"We like Sling Broadband’s feature set it meets our needs and we aren’t paying for special features we won’t use. We can easily add users without worrying about expensive switch upgrades. We considered upgrading our aging 3COM IP phone switch by adding digital line cards and DID capability, but decided this upgrade was too expensive […]
Craig Larson, Epic speeds from Sling, meets our needs
"When shopping for new broadband for our offices, I evaluated eight different providers. Sling Broadband was the clear choice, and that stands true today. Not only did Sling Broadband offer the best pricing available for a quality product, the staff was helpful and enjoyable to work with. As an Internet marketing company that continues to […]