Huawei Gains in TD-SCDMA and WCDMA Chip
August 1, 2010
Last week China Mobile announced the result of latest bid for TD-SCDMA construction. As I said in my last posting, the bid, the fourth in the past two years, is probably the last large-scale project, aims to extend 3G coverage to 330 cities (238 now) and improve service in current cities. Under pressure from rivals and suffering from a negative public opinion, China Mobile pins high hopes on continuing expansion after spending about 100 billion yuan ($15 billion) for the first three rounds.
Valuation of Nortel's LTE Patent Portfolio
July 22, 2010
Nortel Patent Auction Benefits LTE Market | www.isuppli.com
We analyzed the essentiality of Nortel's 4G patent portfolio that are crucial to deriving premium royalty rates. We have conducted multiple patent searches at several patent databases. We then compare Nortel's IPR position against its peers and the corresponding royalty rates that Nortel’s peers are expecting to charge. We obtained the reasonable royalty rates for Nortel over a lifespan of 15 years for LTE. We then calculate the valuation of Nortel's patents.
July 22, 2010
Due to the World Fair, FIFA World Cup events in Q2, Wall Street may be expecting a fantastic quarter for Soho due to increased online advertisement revenue. However, from our measurement data, the impact from the FIFA event on Sohu's online advertisement revenue is far short of our expectations. FIFA's impact on the month of June applies to Sina and other online advertisement firms as well.
Ramifications of Harbinger's $7B LTE pact with Nokia Siemens
July 22, 2010
Harbinger forges $7B LTE pact with Nokia Siemens | www.fiercewireless.com
A nationwide, wholesale, terrestrial-satellite, mobile broadband network – one that uses a globally endorsed LTE (Long Term Evolution) technology. A vision - imbued with an inherent openness and possibilities - unencumbered by walled-gardens and the status quo. The twin motivating factors of high-speed, and high-capacity, coupled with mobility are significant pillars in the inexorable demand for connectivity to multimedia services, in the information age.
E-Readers – Have We Reached a Turning Point? Do We See a Perfect Storm?
July 22, 2010
Amazon Says E-Book Sales Outpace Hardcovers | online.wsj.com
Are paperback/hardcover books on their way out? Have e-books begun replacing paperbacks/hardcovers?
Nokia Seeking New CEO – In Trouble
July 20, 2010
Nokia Conducting Search for New CEO | online.wsj.com
Bottom line, Nokia is in trouble. The company is seeking a new CEO because of the changing market environment and its dwindling fortunes.
July 13, 2010
By May, China had 20 million 3G customers, according to data from operators. China Mobile held 9.3 million while China Unicom saw the largest monthly increase for WCDMA with more than 1 million. In part growth is propelled by handset selection, price cut and subsidies. If the momentum can hold, there is a possibility 3G users will reach 35 million by year’s end. During the past two years, 3G projection has been scaled down from 120 million to a subdued 50 million and downward as June passed.
AT&T– Network Glitches; Apple– iPhone 4 Antenna Problems; A Verizon Opportunity?
July 9, 2010
AT&T Finds Glitch Affecting iPhone 4 | online.wsj.com
It makes you wonder why anyone would want cell service from AT&T Mobility or spend gobs of cash on the iPhone.
WiMAX Enhanced – Positive Development for Sprint Nextel and Clearwire
July 9, 2010
If HSPA can have a plus, why not WiMax? | connectedplanetonline.com
The recent news regarding the enhancement of WiMAX is a positive development for Sprint Nextel and Clearwire.
The Fairpoint Reorganization Troubles – Public Interest Standard
July 5, 2010
FairPoint Reorganization: Vermont Denies Post-Bankruptcy Plans | www.billingworld.com
The Vermont Public Service Board rejects Fairpoint’s plan of reorganization (PoR) on grounds that Fairpoint remains financially unsound. In a word; YIKES.
February 7, 2012
SOPA and the wisdom of Yogi Berra
January 19, 2012
Larger wafers present a growth opportunity for LEDs
January 6, 2012
Smartphones threaten digital camera industry
December 1, 2011
Google music launches: The end of the end for the music industry
November 22, 2011