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The A to Z of wireless
News Bluetooth is a wireless protocol that operates in the unlicensed 2.4 GHz ISM radio frequency band. But arguably the most valuable spectrum lies in the so-called sweet spot of the UHF (Ultra High Frequency)... [11 Aug 2009]
Compatibility of Services Using WiMax Technology With Satellite Services in the 2.3 - 2.7 Ghz and 3.3 - 3.8 Ghz Bands
White Paper With regard to the 2.3-2.7 GHz frequency range, band segmentation or tighter power flux density limits are likely to be necessary to facilitate sharing between WiMAX technology and the satellite services. [22 Apr 2009]
Single Feed Solution for Simultaneous X-Band and Ka-Band Satellite Communications
White Paper In the coming years with the introduction of the Wideband Gapfiller satellites, simultaneous operation in X-Band and in Ka-Band will be a requirement for many terminals. Austin Info Systems, Inc.is a... [22 Oct 2008]
Telepresence tech to cheer Afghan troops
News The Cisco TelePresence system has been installed by BT and General Dynamics C4 Systems and connects via X-band satellite. Nato is using high-end videoconferencing tech to boost morale for service men and... [22 Sep 2008]
European satellite services are green for launch
News The spectrum that has been allocated is in the 2GHz band. Companies that offer satellite-based services including mobile data, mobile TV, disaster relief and remote medical services will soon be able to... [11 Aug 2008]
Nationwide WiMax in next two years?
News Another hurdle for mobile WiMax is spectrum allocation in the 2.5GHz band, something that will become possible through an Ofcom auction later this year. S is for Satellite WiMax is currently only... [09 May 2008]
WiMax to pip LTE 3G at the post?
News The emergence of dual-mode or dual-band devices is most likely to happen in the "early days" as the industry in developed markets embraces 4G technology, he said. S is for Satellite Wireless from A to Z [11 Apr 2008]
3.5G gizmos mushrooming forth
News The survey also notes a significant increase in the number of tri-band HSDPA devices in the past six months - from 75 to 145 - which enable global roaming. S is for Satellite phones The list from A to Z [07 Apr 2008]
Google pledges 'wi-fi on steroids'
News That portion of the TV band is highly prized because it can propagate long distances and through obstacles. The spectrum won't be ready for use until at least February 2009, when over-the-air broadcasters are required to... [25 Mar 2008]
Kerching! Ofcom flogs more spectrum
News Mobile operator T-Mobile UK was the biggest bidder, stumping up £321,000 for six licences in the 10GHz, 32GHz and 40GHz bands, while rival operator Orange paid £272,130 for two licences in the 32GHz band. [22 Feb 2008]
Tech Visions: Wireless sale of the century
Comment The availability of this prime communications spectrum is one of the biggest band grabs of the century heralding "truly next-generation advanced wireless services", according to FCC chairman Kevin Martin. [17 Dec 2007]
Ofcom plots digital dividend free-for-all
News The UHF band digital dividend spectrum, which lies in the frequencies 470MHz to 862MHz, is coveted by operators because transmissions can cover large geographical areas with relatively few transmitters - meaning networks... [14 Dec 2007]
Mobile TV and WiMax spectrum up for grabs
News The 1,452MHz to 1,492MHz band is suitable for various mobile multimedia services, including mobile television, as well as services such as satellite digital radio and even WiMax wireless broadband. Ofcom... [10 Dec 2007]
Old TV spectrum creating world of wireless
News This band can cover large geographical areas with fewer base stations, meaning it is cheap to use and well-suited to national network coverage. The so-called 'digital dividend' - as the UK regulator puts it - will be the... [19 Dec 2006]
Ofcom plots spectrum auction
News Two separate auctions are being proposed, with two bands packaged into a number of lots for one, and the 2,290MHz to 2,300MHz band being packaged as a single lot in the other. S is for Satellite A total... [11 Dec 2006]