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AT&T sees an end to Wi-Fi-only tablets
09 May 2012
AT&T sees an end to Wi-Fi-only tablets
Thanks to falling prices of radio gear, soon any tablet you want to buy will come not only with Wi-Fi but also the ability to connect to a cellular network
FCC launches new mobile broadband subsidy
02 May 2012
FCC launches new mobile broadband subsidy
The Federal Communications Commission has started taking bids for new mobile broadband subsidies designed to bring 3G or 4G service areas that don't have it
Supreme Court rejects Public Mobile appeal
26 Apr 2012
Supreme Court rejects Public Mobile appeal
The highest court in Canada won't hear an appeal of a Federal Court ruling on the Canadian ownership status of rival Wind Mobile's Canadian ownership status
Industry Canada proposes spectrum auction change
25 Apr 2012
Industry Canada proposes spectrum auction change
If the department has its way, the next auction for wireless frequencies will use a combinatorial clock auction format. Read what it's all about
Expert skeptical carriers need to cap LTE data
23 Apr 2012
Expert skeptical carriers need to cap LTE data
IEEE member claims major reason carriers are placing data caps on their LTE services is to prevent users dropping landlines and going exclusively with wireless data
Carriers asked if they’re serious about the cloud
12 Apr 2012
Carriers asked if they’re serious about the cloud
Telecommunications consultants grill some of the country's biggest providers on the future of cloud-based telecom services
MAILBAG: Jobs, disasters, spectrum and lofty goals
15 Mar 2012
MAILBAG: Jobs, disasters, spectrum and lofty goals
Our weekly roundup of reader views on wireless spectrum, IT jobs, cloud disaster recovery and goal-setting for a senior vice-president
Ottawa to put limits on 700 MHz spectrum auction
14 Mar 2012
Ottawa to put limits on 700 MHz spectrum auction
The big carriers didn't get the open auction they want, but new operators also didn't get the opportunity to buy all of the spectrum themselves
How Passpoint could expand Wi-Fi's future
05 Mar 2012
How Passpoint could expand Wi-Fi's future
Technology will allow carriers to make Wi-Fi roaming agreements with each other so users won't have to log in multiple times as they switch networks
Cisco bridges Wi-Fi, cellular nets
28 Feb 2012
Cisco bridges Wi-Fi, cellular nets
Hotspot equipment, which will be part of Shaw's municipal Wi-Fi network in Western Canada, will help operators deal with network congestion
Network operators get serious about Wi-Fi
27 Feb 2012
Network operators get serious about Wi-Fi
Cellular operators are eager to use Wi-Fi to supplement their networks, so they it to behave as conveniently, predictably and reliably. Is this the end of free Wi-Fi?
Standard could end hotspot sign-on hassles
22 Feb 2012
Standard could end hotspot sign-on hassles
Logging onto Wi-Fi hotspots could soon be a thing of the past if the proposed Passpoint system becomes widespread. Testing will start this summer
Ericsson to buy Ottawa's BelAir Networks
21 Feb 2012
Ericsson to buy Ottawa's BelAir Networks
Deal would let the maker of carrier Wi-Fi solutions be part of a giant networking equipment manufacturer which wants to offer offload solutions to operators
Government unveils new lawful access legislation
14 Feb 2012
Government unveils new lawful access legislation
Internet and wireless carriers still unsure if they'll have to carry a heavy burden of costs for adding equipment to comply with law
Alcatel-Lucent integrates Wi-Fi with mobile networks
14 Feb 2012
Alcatel-Lucent integrates Wi-Fi with mobile networks
Many wireless operators have to include Wi-Fi offloading on their networks to ease crowded spectrum, says the equipment maker
Telus takes big leap into LTE
10 Feb 2012
Telus takes big leap into LTE
Carrier becomes the country's third provider to launch service with the latest high speed wireless data technology
New Rogers USB sticks almost double LTE speeds
07 Feb 2012
New Rogers USB sticks almost double LTE speeds
Under ideal conditions, download speeds of up to 40 Mbps can be achieved with the latest laptop modems. Also new is a mini-tablet LTE smart phone that can use a stylus
Fixed wireless provider wants to expand in Canada
06 Feb 2012
Fixed wireless provider wants to expand in Canada
Accel Networks wants to expands its small cellular data service in Canada, saying it's a better alternative to T1 and DSL. An industry analyst isn't sure about the pricing
Proposed ISP access law threat to privacy, say groups
27 Jan 2012
Proposed ISP access law threat to privacy, say groups
Pressure on Conservative government increases with the expected re-introduction of government bill giving police the ability to ask for subscriber information
HP analytics tech powers Rogers' wireless profiling
25 Jan 2012
HP analytics tech powers Rogers' wireless profiling
With the shift from analogue to digital networks, profiling wireless usage becomes more critical. Plus, how a lack of legacy is an advantage for new carriers
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