Thursday, October 22, 2009
Nokia sues Apple over iPhone 'free ride' With its iPhone, Apple has been trying to 'get a free ride' by not licensing 10 patents, says Nokia
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Analysis: Industry eager for CRTC-Globalive ruling The CRTC will issue a ruling this week on whether new cellular provider Globalive Wireless will get its carrier licence. But the decision could also have a big impact on foreign ownership in the telecommunications sector
Monday, October 19, 2009
Japan regains wireless mojo Thanks to super-fast data networks and low prices, Japanese consumers are enjoying always-on connectivity for laptops and the country's wireless industry is getting back its edge
Thursday, October 15, 2009
New Wi-Fi capability poses problems for IT managers Wi-Fi Direct will give users the ability to transfer files straight from one device to another. But one industry analyst warns this could open up a 'Pandora's Box' of problems
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Cisco acquisition could put Ottawa company in play Move to buy Starent could put Bridgewater Systems in play, says a financial analyst
Friday, October 09, 2009
Wireless networks have to get denser: Qualcomm Making more efficient use of existing spectrum has reached its limit, according to the chipmakers' leaders 
Friday, October 09, 2009
China Mobile powers app store with Symbian deal China Mobile is competing with app store plans from two rival carriers
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
Bell, Telus meet Rogers' speed head-on Telcos to start HSPA Plus service next month in time for the December holiday period, and possibly ahead of the new wireless entrants. Plus, Rogers' iPhone monopoly comes to an end
Monday, October 05, 2009
Nortel waving goodbye to GSM gear Auction scheduled for Nov. 9, company announces, as it continues to discard assets
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Will Globalive's late changes satisfy CRTC? Fighting for regulatory approval, the cellular startup has modified its structure to prove it is not controlled by a foreign investor. Thursday will see rivals Bell, Rogers and Telus give final arguments at a public hearing
Friday, September 25, 2009
Aruba slashes price of 11n Wi-Fi access point Aruba Networks Inc.'s new 802.11n Wi-Fi access point slashes prices for high performance wireless networks to the level of what some vendors are charging for equipment meeting the Institute...
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Craig to start Vancouver WiMAX service this year The broadband wireless technology finally comes to Canada, with service startring by the end of the year. An industry analyst says it will face stiff competition from incumbent providers
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Is fixed mobile convergence a bust? Five years after Avaya, Motorola and Proxim quietly dropped a seamless roaming offering, the Yankee Group says users are concerned about the cost of installing voice over wireless LAN. Get the pros and cons of dual-mode Wi-Fi handsets in the enterprise 
Monday, September 14, 2009
Rogers launching next-gen wireless service in two weeks The network is up in five cities and subscribers can buy a USB modem now, but they'll have to wait a little before taking advantage of zippy speed
Friday, September 11, 2009
Wireless 802.11n standard set for final approval Users have been installing Wi-Fi access points that met the standards of the draft of the specification for a few years. Find out about the new optional features
Wednesday, September 02, 2009
Wireless operators promise 'simple language' in contracts Code of conduct promises wireless operators will give buyers information to make informed decisions. But don't expect the fine print to disappear
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
The Nortel breakup: Frequently asked questions The future of what used to be Bell Canada’s manufacturing unit is still largely uncertain. Find out what analysts and a Nortel user have to say about Avaya’s offer to buy the enterprise business, why politicians are now involved and what went on in a parliamentary committee hearing 
Friday, August 14, 2009
Network tester Fluke Networks to buy AirMagnet The companies say their combined product lines will provide views into both wired and wireless networks
Thursday, August 13, 2009
TeraGo snags first cellular backhaul deal Until now the company has provided Internet connectivity to businesses. With this contract it hopes to push into a new market
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Globalive Wireless to use Wind brand in Canada The wireless carrier announced Monday it will be called Wind Mobile when it launches in Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary. By licensing with an Italian carrier, the company says it will get better prices on handsets
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
How Nortel’s LTE patents affect national security In a submission to a parliamentary committee, the BlackBerry manufacturer says an Ericsson acquisition of Nortel’s carrier wireless assets could put the public at risk. But Nortel says it won’t transfer Long Term Evolution property to Ericsson
Thursday, August 06, 2009
OPINION: Why Ottawa shouldn’t block Nortel sale RIM is claiming there are national security implications if Ericsson gets Nortel’s carrier wireless assets. Members of Parliament should ask some hard questions
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
DAVE Wireless clarifies network data speed When the company president said the network would deploy the 21 Mbps HSPA Plus technology, that didn't mean it would run that fast when service starts
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Wireless, home Internet boosts telecom industry revenues Most of the $2.1 billion increase in telecommunications revenues last year was thanks to the 11 per cent revenue growth in mobile phone and 9 per cent growth in residential high-speed Internet services, says the CRTC 
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Ontario minister grandstanding on Nortel: Analyst Dwight Duncan, Ontario’s finance minister, said the economy will suffer if the sale of Nortel’s carrier wireless unit to a foreign company is approved. But Info-Tech lead analyst Mark Tauschek doubts Nortel has developed very much of its own LTE intellectual property