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Wireless Telecommunications News - 2009
November 2, 2009
FAQ on EC's Proposal for New Uses for Radio Spectrum
In conjunction with plans the European Commission (EC) announced on Oct. 28 for a coordinated distribution of newly available radio spectrum, ... more
October 21, 2009
EU Allows Wireless Broadband on GSM Frequencies
The European Union (EU) announced new measures allowing third-generation (3G) phones to use Global System for Mobile communication (GSM) frequencies, ... more
October 16, 2009
WLAN Standard IEEE 802.11w to Address Signaling Security Mechanisms
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Board ratified IEEE 802.11w-2009 to address escalating security demands ... more
October 2, 2009
IEEE 802.11n Amendment Defines Mechanisms for Wireless LANs
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Board approved IEEE 802.11n-2009, an amendment to IEEE 802.11 that defines ... more
October 1, 2009
IEEE 802.3at Amends IEEE 802.3 - Information Tech Standard
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) published IEEE 802.3at, an amendment to IEEE 802.3, which is designed to offer improved ... more
September 14, 2009
UL Offers CTIA Rechargeable Cell Phone Battery Certification Service
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) was certified as a CTIA Authorized Test Lab (CATL), which can test and certify cell phone rechargeable battery ... more
September 11, 2009
ISA-100.11a Wireless Standard for Industrial Automation Approved
The International Society of Automation (ISA) approved ISA-100.11a - Wireless Systems for Industrial Automation: Process Control and Related ... more
September 8, 2009
ZigBee Alliance Certifies 17 ZigBee Home Automation Products
The ZigBee Alliance certified 17 devices from 10 manufacturers using ZigBee Home Automation, plus enhancements to the public application profile. ... more
September 4, 2009
CDG Completes CDMA2000 1X Advanced Specifications
The 3rd Generation Partnership Project 2 (3GPP2) published the specifications for CDMA Development Group (CDG) CDMA2000 1X Advanced. ... more
August 19, 2009
EU to Invest €18M in Ultra High-Speed Mobile Internet
The European Union (EU) announced plans to invest €18 million into research that will underpin next-generation 4G mobile networks. ... more
July 4, 2009
TIA Issues ISIM Application on UICC for CDMA2000 Spread Spectrum Systems - TIA 1078
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) released TIA 1078 - ISIM Application on UICC for CDMA2000 Spread Spectrum System. ... more
June 30, 2009
EU's Mobile Phone Producers to Use Micro-USB Connector for Chargers
In a memorandum of understanding (MoU) submitted to the European Commission (EC) on June 29, major producers of mobile phones in the European ... more
June 25, 2009
NFC Forum Issues Specifications for Near Field Communications
The NFC Forum released two candidate specifications designed to help the integration, implementation and standards interpretation of near field ... more
June 21, 2009
China Experiences Increased CDMA2000 Subs
China's third generation (3G) wireless voice and mobile broadband service offerings are poised to replace fixed-line solutions, exemplified by ... more
June 13, 2009
CDG: CDMA Used by More than 100M Subscribers in India
More than 100 million people in India subscribe to code division multiple access (CDMA), making it the world's second-largest CDMA market, according ... more
June 1, 2009
ZigBee Smart Energy Profile Proposed as Basis for IEC Standard
The ZigBee Alliance will propose the ZigBee Smart Energy public application profile to the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) as ... more
May 14, 2009
FAQ on Europe's Mobile Satellite Services
Frequently asked questions about mobile satellite services in the European Union (EU) are answered in this document, in light of the May 13 selection ... more
May 14, 2009
EC Selects Two European Mobile Satellite Services Providers
The European Commission (EC) selected two operators, Inmarsat Ventures Limited and Solaris Mobile Limited, to provide mobile satellite services ... more
May 10, 2009
ZigBee Alliance to Incorporate IETF IT into Wireless Network Standards
The ZigBee Alliance will incorporate global IT standards from the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) into its specification portfolio of ... more
March 7, 2009
CDMA2000 3G Broadband Enters China, India
CDMA2000 will enter into its next phase of growth in 2009 as operators in China and India begin to offer third generation (3G) fixed and wireless ... more
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