European Union Votes To End Roaming Fees Across EU in 2014

European Union Votes To End Roaming Fees Across EU in 2014
Posted On 14 Jun 2013 By Ian Kersey. Under government, Infrastructure, Lifestyle.
tdy-130524-biz-smartphone-vacation.photoblog600If you live in Europe or have spent time there, you know just how expensive it can be to use a cellphone while travelling across the continent. Roaming fees are high in the EU, with most telecoms charging absorbent rates for service once a user has traveled outside of his home country. The group of 27 European Commissioners have voted to end roaming fees across Europe, by creating a single European telecom market as opposed the fragmented one that exists today. The EU proposal will come into play as soon ... Read more

European Union Votes To End Roaming Fees Across EU in 2014 originally appeared on IntoMobile.com on 2013-06-14T19:54:52Z. FV1gMYsz9b5j

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MetroPCS Opens Up Network to Unlocked GSM Devices

MetroPCS Opens Up Network to Unlocked GSM Devices
Posted On 12 Jun 2013 By Ian Kersey. Under android, Announcements, apple, AT&T, Devices, Infrastructure, iOS / iPhone OS, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, Windows Phone.
metropcs-byodToday, MetroPCS announced that its customers can now use unlocked GSM devices on their network, which has been solely CDMA up until this point. Because of the recent merger of T-Mobile with MetroPCS, MetroPCS will be transitioning from its CDMA network to T-Mobile’s GSM network. MetroPCS customers in a handful of cities such as Boston, Dallas, Hartford and Las Vegas can now use their unlocked GSM devices on the MetroPCS network, including GSM devices from the AT&T and T-Mobile. The service will support iPhones from AT&T and T-Mobile, as well ... Read more

MetroPCS Opens Up Network to Unlocked GSM Devices originally appeared on IntoMobile.com on 2013-06-12T23:18:25Z. FV1gMYsz9b5j

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T-Mobile Could Be Boosting LTE Network With 4×2 MIMO Technology

T-Mobile Could Be Boosting LTE Network With 4×2 MIMO Technology
Posted On 05 Jun 2013 By Ian Kersey. Under Infrastructure, LTE, T-Mobile.
TMobilegirlT-Mobile is reportedly boosting the performance of its LTE network by adding more antennas soon, according to a report from GigaOM. T-Mobile will be utilizing 4×2 MIMO antenna technology to boost its network, which will double the number of antennas, as well as data transmission paths for LTE data. The rollout is expected to take place over the next twelve months. “We have a very good handle on what 4X2 MIMO can do for us, and we’re one of the few that are in a position to use it.”-Mark McDiarmid, ... Read more

T-Mobile Could Be Boosting LTE Network With 4×2 MIMO Technology originally appeared on IntoMobile.com on 2013-06-05T17:52:07Z. FV1gMYsz9b5j

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Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4 Ready For AWS Network Upgrade

Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4 Ready For AWS Network Upgrade
Posted On 28 May 2013 By Ian Kersey. Under android, Infrastructure, LTE, Samsung, Verizon.
Galaxys4The Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4 will have internet speeds double that of other carriers, thanks to components that allow the device to take advantage of Verizon’s upcoming network upgrade. According to a report from Bloomberg, Verizon has started developing the next phase of its network, which utilizes Verizon’s Advance Wireless Service, or  AWS airwaves to improve the capacity of its LTE network. Verizon had acquired AWS airwaves last year from Comcast Corp, and will begin rollout in major cities in the next few months. Verizon is slated to release more ... Read more

Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4 Ready For AWS Network Upgrade originally appeared on IntoMobile.com on 2013-05-28T18:57:54Z. FV1gMYsz9b5j

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Google Reportedly To Develop Wireless Networks in Emerging Markets

Google Reportedly To Develop Wireless Networks in Emerging Markets
Posted On 24 May 2013 By Ian Kersey. Under android, Financial/Corporate News, google, Infrastructure.
timAccording to a report from the Wall Street Journal, Google is looking to back the development of wireless networks in emerging markets. The company is reportedly in the middle of a multifaceted effort to bring wireless service to locations such as sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia, which would provide wireless access to the population that resides outside of major urban areas, and increase the speeds of existing networks. According to the report, Google will be working with local telecommunication firms to develop the networks and will help to create the ... Read more

Google Reportedly To Develop Wireless Networks in Emerging Markets originally appeared on IntoMobile.com on 2013-05-24T22:03:48Z. FV1gMYsz9b5j

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Samsung Develops 5G Mobile Technology, Hopes to Deploy by 2020

Samsung Develops 5G Mobile Technology, Hopes to Deploy by 2020
Posted On 13 May 2013 By Ian Kersey. Under Announcements, Infrastructure, Samsung.
samsung5gSamsung has been hard at work on developing a new 5G Millimeter-wave transceiver technology that will substantially increase the data speeds across the globe. The technology transmits data in the millimeter-wave band at a frequency of 28 GHz, and provides a speed of up to 1.056 Gbps to a distance of up to 2 kilometers. The new 5G tech uses 64 antenna elements, which provide a viable solution for dealing with radio propagation loss. Samsung is accelerating its research of the 5G technology, and hopes to put those technologies in ... Read more

Samsung Develops 5G Mobile Technology, Hopes to Deploy by 2020 originally appeared on IntoMobile.com on 2013-05-13T17:59:52Z. FV1gMYsz9b5j

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Android Controlled Toilet Lets You Remotely “Log In”

Android Controlled Toilet Lets You Remotely “Log In”
Posted On 25 Apr 2013 By Ian Kersey. Under android, Infrastructure, Lifestyle.
satis-toiletJapan has brought many innovations to the world; Anime, Pokemon, robots that care for the elderly, and now, an Android controlled toilet. The Lixil Satis Toilet changes everything you’ve ever thought about defecating, making that trip to the restroom more relaxing than anything we westerners could ever dream of. The toilet responds via Bluetooth to a variety of commands, allowing prospective poopers users the ability to open the toilet seat, change the direction of the bidet nozzle and even change the water temperature. Talk about comfort! The Satis toilet comes ... Read more

Android Controlled Toilet Lets You Remotely “Log In” originally appeared on IntoMobile.com on 2013-04-25T21:44:53Z. FV1gMYsz9b5j

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Android Controlled Toilet Lets You Remotely “Log In”

Android Controlled Toilet Lets You Remotely “Log In”
Posted On 25 Apr 2013 By Ian Kersey. Under android, Infrastructure, Lifestyle.
satis-toiletJapan has brought many innovations to the world; Anime, Pokemon, robots that care for the elderly, and now, an Android controlled toilet. The Lixil Satis Toilet changes everything you’ve ever thought about defecating, making that trip to the restroom more relaxing than anything we westerners could ever dream of. The toilet responds via Bluetooth to a variety of commands, allowing prospective poopers users the ability to open the toilet seat, change the direction of the bidet nozzle and even change the water temperature. Talk about comfort! The Satis toilet comes ... Read more

Android Controlled Toilet Lets You Remotely “Log In” originally appeared on IntoMobile.com on 2013-04-25T21:44:53Z. FV1gMYsz9b5j

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Android App Can Hijack Aircraft With a Finger Press

Android App Can Hijack Aircraft With a Finger Press
Posted On 11 Apr 2013 By Ian Kersey. Under android, hacking, Infrastructure, Research, security.
hacker3With smartphones in just about everyone’s pockets today, we tend to forget just how powerful and revolutionary these devices are. They have transformed the way we interact with the physical world, changing the way we communicate and navigate our space. A new smartphone app developed by a German security consultant Hugo Teso showcases just how smartphones could be used for nefarious reasons as well, such as hijacking and controlling airplanes from the ground. Yikes. Before we all start panicking, let me just assure you that this app, dubbed PlaneSploit, is ... Read more

Android App Can Hijack Aircraft With a Finger Press originally appeared on IntoMobile.com on 2013-04-11T20:00:49Z. FV1gMYsz9b5j

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AT&T Expands 4G LTE Availability

AT&T Expands 4G LTE Availability
Posted On 27 Mar 2013 By Ian Kersey. Under android, AT&T, HTC, Infrastructure, LTE, Samsung.
ATT-4G-LTE-2AT&T has announced it’s LTE expansion into four existing markets as well as three new U.S. markets today, enabling owners of AT&T 4G LTE capable devices to enjoy the speed of AT&T’s 4G network. The four existing markets that will now have AT&T’s 4G LTE expanded are Gloucester County, NJ; Gary, IN; Hernando County, FL and Princeton NJ. The three new markets include Hilton Head, SC; Harrison, AR; and Watertown, NY. AT&T currently offers a wide variety of 4G LTE capable devices, such as the HTC One X, Nokia Lumia ... Read more

AT&T Expands 4G LTE Availability originally appeared on IntoMobile.com on 2013-03-27T23:18:57Z. FV1gMYsz9b5j

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