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Gerry ChristensenFounder and CEOWireless Waypoint

iPhone and Android to Dominate Markeplace

January 31, 2011

Analysis of:Android surpasses Symbian as top smartphone platform | www.fiercemobilecontent.com

It has been said that, when considering market size, and future forecasting in any marketplace, it is important to look at historical trends. The rule of two applies to handset OS.

Gerry ChristensenFounder and CEOWireless Waypoint

Paid vs. Free Content: Hulu, Netflix, Google and Apple vs. Cable Operators

January 30, 2011

Analysis of:Hulu Reworks Its Script as Digital Change Hits TV - Hulu Online Cable Move? | online.wsj.com

A huge battle is emerging between free vs. paid content as well as between the emerging channels (Hulu, Netlix, Google and Apple) vs. the established providers, the cable operators (Comcast, Time Warner) and satellite (DISH Network, and Direct TV). Where does this leave ABC, Fox and NBC?

Gerry ChristensenFounder and CEOWireless Waypoint

Standardizing the Cloud and Cloud Services

January 26, 2011

Analysis of:Cloud Services Forum | www.atis.org

The ATIS (Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions) Board recently approved the launch of the Cloud Services Forum (CSF). The Forum will focus, among other things, on the operators' provision of cloud services, and develop a framework to ensure integration of the network and IT. What is the Cloud? What are the challenges and opportunities? Look for early work within the Control Plane. Look for early successes once 4G is available.

Lin SunConsultantSelf Employed

Can LTE Boost China Mobile?

January 22, 2011

After some delay, China will launch TD-LTE this year. China Mobile (CMCC) plans to build trial networks in six cities including Shanghai and Guangzhou with an average 500 BTSs per city, large enough for commercial service. CMCC plans to spend 1.5 billion yuan ($225 million) for the project. In the meantime, MIIT, the government agency that regulates the telecom industry, has reportedly allocated a bandwidth of 50MHz between 2.5-2.6GHz, a spectrum very likely for future LTE service.

Gerry ChristensenFounder and CEOWireless Waypoint

Google Offers in beta, will lead to Location-based Coupons

January 22, 2011

Analysis of:Google to Launch Groupon Competitor [EXCLUSIVE] | mashable.com

Word has leaked that Google is in beta with it’s new Google Offers program, which is obviously a competitive response to Groupon. Google will leverage its considerable market position and assets to compete. Google will also likely utilize location determination by way of its integration with Google Maps to offer a location based version of its Offers program.

Gerry ChristensenFounder and CEOWireless Waypoint

Drivers for Potential Migration to Verizon due to iPhone

January 19, 2011

Analysis of:Doherty Sees `Exodus' of AT&T IPhone Users to Verizon | www.smartbrief.com

One of the drivers may be perceived better service. The reality is that both Verizon and AT&T will struggle with rolling out 4G service in terms of keeping customers happy while fine tuning the network. Another driver is the mobile hotspot service. Both AT&T and Verizon should focus on value-added service (VAS) applications over 3G and 4G.

Peter Curnow-FordChief Executive OfficerViatec Associates Ltd

Femto cells - will 2011 be the start of a new trend?

January 19, 2011

Femto cells were long characterised as being the holy grail for users who want to get more speed and better coverage when at home.Now, with the elimination of some of the issues (interference, cost) we might just see operators looking to deploy femto on a network basis, not just for home use but also in the Enterprise as traffic demand increases.This is all about data off-load and now its getting serious, femto's in volume can offer a neat solution especially in dense metro areas.

Peter Curnow-FordChief Executive OfficerViatec Associates Ltd

Demand for mobile data drives up tariffs

January 19, 2011

Analysis of:10 per cent of users take 90 per cent of mobile data, say researchers | www.telegraph.co.uk

Its clear that in 2011 demand for mobile broadband will continue to outstrip network operator capacity and carriers will have to look to,a) increasing capacity by diverting capital spending into backhaulb) curtail 'all you can eat' data tariffsc) continue to monitor traffic type, especially video which forms the bulk of all trafficThe above also questions whether new technologies, such as LTE and the hype regarding peak achievable speeds, will ever deliver all that is being promised.

Gerry ChristensenFounder and CEOWireless Waypoint

LTE for Public Safety - don't forget WiMAX

January 18, 2011

Analysis of:LTE for Public Safety | www.fiercewireless.com

Alcatel-Lucent is one of the leading companies focused on leveraging wireless for public safety applications. As the article states, “The nation's public-safety groups have agreed to move forward and use LTE in the 700MHz band to deliver mobile broadband applications used by police, fire and emergency medical services. “ However, it is important to note that WiMAX also has a role to play in public safety.

Gerry ChristensenFounder and CEOWireless Waypoint

Smart Grid Requires Smart Charging for EV

January 18, 2011

Analysis of:Electric vehicle impacts on the utility | www.intelligentutility.com

There is a long-term need for smart charging stations. Initially, there is a need for charging stations period, as there is a need to allow early adopters of EV to charge their vehicles efficiently/effectively. Longer term, the EV has a role in the smart grid, along with distributed power generation, to help even out the power generation load curve.

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