ip.access mobile industry news feed

Hunting Energy site gains better mobile coverage with picocell network

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:50:03 +0000

A picocell network has been deployed by Private Mobile Network (PMN) at a site run by Hunting Energy in Scotland using ip.access technology, it has been confirmed.

Based in Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire, the firm's facilities are now benefiting from telecommunications coverage of around 85 per cent thanks to the PMN installation.

Qatar mobile network operator launches femtocell trial

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:20:28 +0000

The benefits offered by femtocell devices are to be assessed in a new trial launched by a Qatar-based mobile network operator.

While the technology is being made available to a range of Qtel's individual handset users, femtocells will also be offered to organisations based in some of the country's office environments.

Congestion drawing attention to mobile networks

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:23:36 +0000

Major internet congestion has drawn people's attention to mobile networks in recent months, according to one commentator.

Writing in an IDG article published by BusinessWeek, Stephen Lawson has noted that iPhone users in US cities like New York have been forced to deal with serious issues such as dropped calls.

Operators need to enhance in-building coverage

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:55:15 +0000

With demand for wireless data on the rise, mobile network operators will need to look at how they can enhance their indoor network coverage, it has been emphasised.

Writing in an article for Analysys Mason, Matt Hatton and Terry Norman have discussed the "four pillars" that firms should focus on in the near future.

High volume of indoor mobile data use highlights need for femtocells

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:12:07 +0000

The high volume of mobile data use which takes place in indoor environments means that network operators are right to look more closely at femtocell technology, an expert has highlighted.

EE Times has reported the Barclay analyst Jeff Kvall as saying that people using data services within buildings are responsible for around 95 per cent of overall mobile data use.

Femtocell technology now being tested in 60 operator trials

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:15:20 +0000

Femtocell technology is currently being tested in around 60 trials which have been launched by mobile network operators, a writer has highlighted.

Writing in an article for Telecom TV, Ian Scales has outlined the major femtocell deployments which have already been made in recent months by carriers such as Vodafone UK.

EIAA: Mobile internet used by 71m Europeans each week

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:36:23 +0000

European Interactive Advertising Association (EIAA) research has revealed the high volume of people who are making use of mobile internet services across the continent.

According to the organisation, on a weekly basis 71 million people in Europe are going online in such a fashion.

More Taiwan firms to look into femtocell development?

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:41:03 +0000

Femtocell technology might become a greater area of focus for various equipment developers in Taiwan, it is believed.

"The expanding mobile broadband application market" may be one factor that is causing firms to turn their attentions to the development of such products, Steve Shen and Irene Chen have highlighted in an article for DigiTimes.

Femto Forum confirms presence at CTIA 2010

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:40:29 +0000

This year's International CTIA Wireless 2010 conference will play host to the Femto Forum, with the organisation set to take its Femto Zone to the event.

While providing useful information to those attending CTIA, the zone will also include a number of presentations relating to the femtocell sector.

Operators caught off-guard by demand for mobile broadband

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:24:59 +0000

A number of network operators may have failed to anticipate the sizeable consumer demand that now exists for mobile broadband services.

That is according to Mike Hibberd, who has written in an article for telecoms.com that data packages which have provided people with limitless data usage may now be causing problems.

Economic downturn fails to reduce mobile data demand

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:58:17 +0000

The economic downturn appears to have had little impact on people's demand for mobile data services, it has been highlighted.

According to Cisco's senior director for service provider marketing Doug Webster, it is not just smartphones that have led to an increase in data traffic in recent times.

Mobile apps adding to network pressure

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:06:47 +0000

Smartphone applications can add to the pressure that is already being placed on mobile networks, a commentator has pointed out.

Writing in an opinion piece for ThinkFemtocell.com, David Chambers has highlighted the issues that can arise if applications keep opening new data sessions.

Smartphones offer "technical challenge" to network operators

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:05:44 +0000

Mobile operators face a "technical challenge", according to one expert, due to the added strain that smartphones are placing on their networks.

Writing in an article for statesman.com, Kirk Ladendorf has highlighted that such handsets can cause network congestion if a large number of them are used in a limited geographic space.

iPhone straining New York mobile networks

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:18:23 +0000

The iPhone has placed a greater level of demand on mobile networks in New York and San Francisco, it has been highlighted.

Writing for the Examiner, Michael Santo has noted that it might prove useful if the network operator AT&T were to trial its MicroCell device in these cities.

Network operators require femtocells as well as LTE

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:27:13 +0000

Femtocells could prove useful in helping mobile network operators to deal with consumer demand for data, in addition to LTE, it is believed.

Writing in a feature for Reuters, Nicola Leske comments that LTE may not be enough on its own to help operators deal with this issue.

AT&T likely to change MicroCell price ahead of US launch

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:24:27 +0000

AT&T is likely to amend the cost of its MicroCell before it makes the device available on a nationwide scale.

Writing in an article for DSLReports.com, Karl Bode has noted that the prices that have been advertised in areas trialling the product may well be subject to change.

Enterprise femtocells may inspire greater domestic use

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:22:23 +0000

The benefits offered by enterprise femtocells might encourage a company's workers to adopt the technology in their homes, a commentator has asserted.

Writing in an article for RCR Wireless News, Peter Jarich has noted that the capabilities of enterprise femtocells are very similar to consumer products.

Gartner: Q4 2009 saw further smartphone market growth

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:24:44 +0000

The global market for smartphone devices saw further growth in the final three-month period of last year, Gartner has noted.

According to the firm's research director Carolina Milanesi, end users purchased 53.8 million of these devices during the quarter.

Smartphones blamed for mobile broadband demand

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:43:03 +0000

The strain that is being placed on mobile networks in regions like western Europe can be blamed primarily on smartphone devices, it has been highlighted.

Writing in a piece for Wireless Week, a writer from the Yankee Group has noted that smartphones seem to be the main cause of network issues in markets which are more developed.

Mobile industry looking to effectively market femtocells

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:32:18 +0000

The views that mobile network operators have when it comes to the subject of femtocell technology appear to be evolving, an expert has noted.

Writing in an opinion article for ThinkFemtocell.com, David Chambers has pointed out the high level of interest that greeted the devices during the recent Mobile World Congress 2010 event in Spain.

O2 investing in network to stay ahead of data demand

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:32:39 +0000

O2's chief technology officer has outlined the commitments that are being made by his company to match people's penchant for mobile data use.

Derek McManus noted that his firm is aiming to stay ahead of the growing volume of data usage that is being seen in the UK.

Mobile users increasingly interested in data network quality

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:57:20 +0000

The performance of mobile data networks is becoming increasingly important to people, a commentator has noted.

SIRODA's Simon Page has recognised the large rise in mobile data demand that has been witnessed in the UK.

Sure Signal a good investment for those with weak coverage

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:17:56 +0000

It might prove worthwhile for mobile phone users to invest in a Vodafone Sure Signal device, if their homes have weak coverage.

That is according to Stuart Miles writing in a review for Pocket-lint, who believes that people's 3G phone calls and data usage are likely to be enhanced through the device.

Femtocells to prove a key talking point in 2010

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:34:49 +0000

The year 2010 should see more discussion concerning the subject of femtocells, one writer has highlighted.

Writing in an article for Trusted Reviews, Gordon Kelly has noted some of the developments that are currently taking place within the global femtocell sector.

Verizon investing in network to match 3G demand

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:33:34 +0000

Consumer demand for 3G services is causing Verizon Wireless to enhance its networks, it has been highlighted.

The firm recently revealed that it invested around $485 million (£314.4 million) last year, in order to improve the capabilities of its network in California.

Rising Femto Forum membership highlights femtocell sector growth

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:33:02 +0000

With more organisations affiliating themselves with the Femto Forum, one firm has noted the continued growth that is taking place within the femtocell sector.

Informa Telecoms & Media has pointed out that 82 vendors are now members of the forum, while 55 mobile network operators have also joined its ranks.

Increased mobile data use discussed at MWC 2010

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:30:56 +0000

Growing demand for mobile data was a key area of discussion at the recent Mobile World Congress 2010 event.

Writing in an article for Reuters, Tarmo Virki and Nicola Leske have commented on the fact that network operators are focusing on fixed mobile convergence solutions to respond to this demand.

Network Norway to offer femtocells to enterprise customers

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:28:21 +0000

Femtocells may be offered to those who receive enterprise services from Network Norway in the near future, with the firm showing support for the technology.

The femtocell access points, which are being developed by NEC, will improve the coverage of those making use of mobile phone handsets in the country's indoor locations.

Bouygues Telecom selects ip.access nanoGSM

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:43:33 +0000

Bouygues Telecom has selected picocell developer ip.access to provide 2G devices for its business clients across France.

The femtocell vendor's nanoGSM picocell will be used to enhance indoor mobile coverage in areas where there are high levels of network traffic.

Femtocells ready to make their mark on 2010

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:38:49 +0000

This year is likely to see femtocells leave a big impression, an expert from ip.access has highlighted.

Speaking to Dow Jones Newswires in a piece published by the Wall Street Journal, the company's chief executive officer, Stephen Mallinson, has noted that certain issues relating to the technology's development have now been overcome.

Femtocell use set to increase substantially

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:27:50 +0000

There should be a substantial rise in the number of people making use of femtocell technology in the near future, an organisation has predicted.

Informa Telecoms and Media believes that, within the next four years, as many as 49 million femtocell access points may have been shipped, Total Telecom has reported.

Femtocell demand is "undeniable", expert notes

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:26:36 +0000

The large level of demand that exists for femtocell technology among mobile network operators cannot be denied, it has been emphasised.

Telecoms.com has reported Informa Telecoms and Media's Dimitris Mavrakis as saying that the popularity of the devices is on the rise.

Expert notes added perks of femtocells

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:48:17 +0000

Two of the additional applications that femtocells could offer to consumers have been highlighted by an ABI Research expert.

Speaking in an EE Times article, the organisation's practice director of mobile networks Aditya Kaul has outlined some of the extra benefits that people might be able to take advantage of in the future.

Mobile operators turn attention to data offloading

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:47:24 +0000

A number of data offloading solutions are likely to be showcased at the Mobile World Congress this week, a commentator has highlighted.

Writing in an article for Fierce Broadband Wireless, Lynnette Luna has noted the potential importance of such devices caused by the recent rise in mobile data traffic.

Meteor very interested in femtocell adoption

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:06:49 +0000

Irish telecoms operator Meteor will be looking much more closely at femtocells as a means of improving indoor mobile coverage in blackspots.

Speaking to Mobile News, director of product development at the firm Elaine Robinson said she has plans to meet with femtocell vendors to discuss possibilities for the devices, which will improve coverage in remote areas.

Femtocell investments could deliver large returns for operators

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:15:29 +0000

Mobile network operators may see large returns if they are willing to invest in femtocell deployments, according to new research.

The results of a Signals Research Group (SRG) study, revealed by the Femto Forum, have shown that it might be possible for operators to benefit from returns ten times as large as their initial femtocell expenditure if they opt for the likes of dual-mode LTE/HSPA devices.

Femtocells could help operators respond to iPad launch

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:14:25 +0000

Femtocells could help mobile operators to cope with iPads and other devices which are likely to place strain on networks, according to one expert.

Simon Saunders, chairman of the Femto Forum, has pointed out the growing amount of people who are making use of mobile data services.

Offloading mobile data can save operators money

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:56:31 +0000

Femtocells and other devices designed to offload mobile data could help network operators to reduce their costs, new research has revealed.

According to the Towards a Profitable Mobile Data Business Model study, released by Bridgewater Systems, annual savings of between 20 and 25 per cent might be made in the next three years if operators opt to make use of 4G, Wi-Fi or femtocell services.

Mobile data use sees large growth in 2009 Q3 and Q4

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:55:18 +0000

The amount of mobile data bandwidth used over the course of the final two quarters of last year grew to a large extent, new figures show.

According to the latest Allot Mobile Trends: Global Mobile Broadband Traffic Report published by Allot Communications, the volume of usage went up by around 72 per cent during this time.

Mobile data access a major influence on handset purchases

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:43:26 +0000

Consumers appear to be increasingly interested in mobile data use when considering the purchase of a new handset, an expert has noted.

CoolSmartPhone.com's Leigh Geary believes that full-time internet access has become a something of priority for some of the world's mobile users.

Converged mobile shipments likely to break records this year

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:42:47 +0000

Smartphone shipments may reach new heights this year, with one organisation predicting a record number.

The evolution of mobile operating systems is likely to have a hand in this expected trend, according to IDC.

Mobile network operators urged to get ready for 4G

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:59:44 +0000

Some of the 3G network problems that have recently hit mobile operators may equally apply when they start to provide 4G services to consumers, an expert has noted.

According to ADC's network solutions business unit president Dick Parran, it is important that the networks that companies have in place do not fall behind other technological developments relating to 4G.

IDC: 174.2m smartphones shipped last year

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:44:03 +0000

A total of 174.2 million smartphone devices were shipped over the course of last year, IDC believes.

This compares with the 151.4 million handsets that were shipped during the previous year.

In particular, IDC has noted in its Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker that the final three-month period of 2009 saw large growth.

Femtocells an area of interest for China Telecom expert

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:07:58 +0000

Femtocell technology is currently occupying the thoughts of China Telecom's Science and Technology Committee chairman, it has been noted.

The organisation's Wei Leping is also looking closely at the subject of cloud computing, Joe Braue has reported in an article for Light Reading Asia.

iPad likely to place further demand on mobile networks

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:45:02 +0000

Mobile network operators need to be aware of the impact that the iPad device could have on their existing data networks, according to one expert.

FreshBusinessThinking.com has reported on the view outlined by ADC's John Spindler, who believes that the Apple iPad may have a similar effect to the iPhone when it comes to the issue of mobile data usage.

ip.access femtocell developer kit likely to drive innovation

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:43:51 +0000

More innovations may arise within the femtocell sector thanks to the new 3G Femtocell Developer Kit, which has been launched by ip.access.

That is according to the organisation's chief executive officer (CEO) Stephen Mallinson, who believes that the product may broaden the potential uses of the technology.

Spectrum capacity needs to match mobile broadband traffic

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:26:24 +0000

Spectrum capacity in the US needs to be large enough to accommodate the high volume of people accessing mobile broadband services, it has been noted in a recent blog post.

Writing in a piece for the National Broadband Plan's BlogBand, Omnibus Broadband Initiative scenario planning director Phil Bellaria and Wireless Telecommunications Bureau deputy chief John Leibovitz have outlined some of the challenges facing the country's wireless networks.

Smartphone use increasing "at an incredible rate"

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:12:52 +0000

The number of people making use of smartphone devices is rising at a fast pace, an expert has noted.

According to What Mobile magazine's editor Jonathan Morris, the wide array of features offered by the technology has been highlighted by the iPhone.

Smartphones continuing to strain mobile data networks

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:04:37 +0000

With more people making use of smartphone devices, 3G networks are beginning to feel the strain, it has been noted.

Writing in a piece for TechCrunch Europe, Steve O'Hear discussed the recent suggestions made by Wi-Fi firm the Cloud that some built-up regions may be struggling to address the high volume of 3G demand.

Vodafone overcoming network issues with femtocell offering

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:03:55 +0000

Vodafone's femtocell offering should prove useful in helping the firm to overcome any issues relating to its network coverage, it has been emphasised.

Commenting in a Total Telecom article, the chief executive officer of ip.access Stephen Mallinson has outlined his view that not all mobile network operators appear to be willing to face up to their shortcomings.

Auction for 4G spectrum delayed until next year?

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:55:45 +0000

There is a strong chance that the UK auction for 4G spectrum will not be held until next year, it has been highlighted.

This view was put forward by spectrum broker Kip Meek in an interview with ZD Net UK, with the expert noting that there are a number of obstacles that could prevent such an auction from being staged in the coming months.

"Plug and play" enhancement a milestone for ip.access

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:12:02 +0000

A new picocell improvement unveiled last month by ip.access provides a milestone for the company, according to one commentator.

Writing in an article for Rethink Wireless, Caroline Gabriel has highlighted that the "plug and play" enhancement made to the firm's nanoGSM picocell enables businesses to install the device themselves.

Mobile operators starting to focus on femtocell promotion

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:06:36 +0000

Mobile network operators are starting to look more closely into the promotion of femtocell devices, an expert has highlighted.

The Femto Forum's chairman Professor Simon Saunders believes that the coming 12 months are likely to see the technology fulfil its mass market potential.

Vodafone's femtocell offers impressive connectivity

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:47:11 +0000

The impressive mobile phone coverage offered by the new Sure Signal femtocell device from Vodafone has been pointed out by one commentator.

Writing in an opinion piece for TheFonecast.com, Mark Bridge has noted the positive experience that he has had since purchasing the device.

Femto Forum to spread femtocell message at global conference

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:06:29 +0000

The Femto Forum has confirmed its involvement with this year's Mobile World Congress.

Following its recent success at the CES 2010 event, the organisation is to give visitors to the Barcelona congress the chance to find out more about femtocell technology through its Femto Zone.

Rate of Chinese 3G adoption 'higher than expected'

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:05:44 +0000

The number of 3G users based in regions of China has increased at a rate that was quicker than originally expected, an expert has noted.

China Daily reports TD-SCDMA Alliance's secretary general Yang Hua as saying that it was the final three month period of 2009 that really saw 3G start to grow in popularity.

3 extends 3G coverage to meet data demand

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:55:57 +0000

Consumer demand is one factor that has led the mobile operator 3 to further enhance its 3G coverage in the UK, the firm's CTO has noted.

3 has confirmed that its 10,000th 3G location, based in south-east London, has now gone live, with further coverage improvements anticipated in the coming months.

Google employee discusses Nexus One 3G issues

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:54:44 +0000

The 3G issues that have been reported by certain Nexus One users in recent days have been discussed by an employee of Google.

Commenting in a post on the organisation's Nexus One Help Forum, the employee, named Ivar, notes that those having network difficulties could benefit from a software update, which may be applied in the near future.

Operators may cut costs with ip.access 'plug and play' picocells

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:10:26 +0000

Mobile network operators may be able to benefit from the cost savings supported by capabilities in the new System Release 4.1 from ip.access.

According to the firm, the technology will allow businesses opting to use its nanoGSM BTS picocell to install the device themselves, rather than having to rely on their mobile network operator.

Smartphone use on the rise in South Korea

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:49:15 +0000

Smartphones are growing in popularity among consumers in South Korea, with local mobile network operators setting ambitious sales targets for the coming months.

Writing in an article for the Korea Times, Kim Tong-hyung has noted that SK Telecom alone is looking to see smartphone sales approach a figure of two million over the course of this year.

Femtocell sector CEOs offered 2010 suggestions

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:06:59 +0000

Stakeholders within the femtocell sector may benefit from tips outlined in a new white paper from ABI Research, which has been made available this month.

The document aims to look at a number of the issues that technology firm chief executive officers (CEOs) might want to look at over the course of this year.

Sure Signal femtocell offers straightforward service

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:36:38 +0000

The straightforward nature of the Sure Signal device being offered by Vodafone in the UK has been emphasised by one commentator.

According to Flora Graham, writing in a Crave blog post that appeared on the cnet UK site, using the femtocell should not pose too much of a challenge to consumers.

3G services often falling short of advertised speeds

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:59:17 +0000

Many mobile phone users fail to benefit from the 3G speeds that were originally promoted to them by their network operators, it has been highlighted.

Writing in a news article for TelecomTV.com, Ian Scales has pointed out that a number of mobile firms are now turning to femtocell technology in order to deal with this issue.

Femtocells to tackle mobile black spots in 2010

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:54:31 +0000

This year may see greater action taken to deal with mobile coverage problems through the adoption of femtocells, according to one writer.

Commenting in an article for ITPro, Petra Jones has noted that businesses in particular could be able to enjoy better mobile coverage by choosing such products.

Smartphone users to total 1 billion by 2013, report predicts

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:02:10 +0000

Smartphone use should increase to the point where as many as one billion consumers are utilising such devices by the year 2013, it is predicted.

Futuresource Consulting's senior market analyst David Luu believes that smartphone sales are performing well in comparison to traditional handsets.

Femtocells relieving dongle network pressure

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:11:48 +0000

Dongles are adding to the pressure that is being placed on the world's 3G networks, an expert has noted.

However, Femto Forum chairman Simon Saunders has also emphasised that femtocell technology is capable of helping operators to deal with this additional strain.

Is Sure Signal launch linked to Vodafone iPhone service?

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:02:53 +0000

The question of whether Vodafone may be attempting to support its iPhone launch by making its Sure Signal femtocell widely available has been raised by one writer.

Making their opinions known in a piece for Telecoms.com, a commentator known as the Informer has reported on a recent mobile communications event which was held at the Science Museum in the capital.

3G network strain increasing femtocell need

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:50:06 +0000

The importance of femtocells has risen in recent months because of the strain being placed on the networks of a number of mobile phone operators, it has been highlighted by one commentator.

Writing in a piece for FierceWireless, the analyst Peter Jarich has noted the role femtocells are likely to play over the course of the next 12 months.

US consumers turning backs on landlines

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:47:56 +0000

The swift demise of landline use among consumers in the US has been noted by one commentator.

Writing for ThinkFemtocell, the website's David Chambers has highlighted that the country may see a complete disconnection of landlines by the time the year 2025 comes around.

Femtocell message reaching more consumers

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:46:50 +0000

Consumers are increasingly waking up to the benefits that femtocells can offer to them, an expert has noted.

According to Simon Saunders, chairman of the Femto Forum, the demand for the devices has led to recent developments such as the launch of the Vodafone Sure Signal.

Vodafone Sure Signal femtocell easy to move between locations

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:22:15 +0000

The new Sure Signal femtocell, which is available from Vodafone UK, offers a flexible solution to people who are regularly on the move, it has been highlighted.

Commenting in a Mobile News article, Peter Kelly, the firm's enterprise director, has noted that thousands of the devices have been rolled out to people.

Vodafone femtocell rebranding may reduce consumer confusion

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:01:35 +0000

By giving its femtocell a new name, Vodafone UK should be able to clarify the purpose of the device, according to one writer.

Commenting in an article for silicon.com, Natasha Lomas has pointed out that the Sure Signal name may well prove clearer than the term Access Gateway, which she believes could have led to confusion among some consumers.

Some mobile users might move house due to signal problems

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:36:43 +0000

Some of the consequences that people have had to deal with due to a poor mobile phone signal have been underlined by the results of a recent poll.

Figures published by the mobile network operator Vodafone UK have shown that one in 50 of those responding to the survey might be tempted to look for a new property if they had to deal with a poor standard of network coverage.

Femtocells 'may appeal to smaller firms'

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:34:04 +0000

Femtocell devices may prove popular among a number of smaller companies, an expert has noted.

Speaking to Crain's Manchester Business, Mark Keenan of the mobile network operator Vodafone commented that a "huge pent-up need for indoor voice coverage" currently exists in the business sector.

Vodafone Sure Signal will benefit indoor 3G users

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:38:51 +0000

Vodafone users who regularly make use of the operator's 3G services will see improved coverage if they make use of the firm's Sure Signal device, it has been highlighted.

The mobile network operator has pointed out that both indoor 3G and voice coverage will be enhanced through the product, which some consumers are able to purchase for £50.

3G networks 'stretched by smartphones on the move'

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 21:09:12 +0000

Femtocells can help 3G networks deal with the wide range of new technologies now available to consumers, explains one industry commentator.

Writing for the BBC, the news provider's technology correspondent Rory Cellan-Jones said that innovations such as mobile broadband dongles and smartphones are stretching networks to the limit.

European mobile broadband coverage 'to take off'

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:58:44 +0000

Mobile broadband coverage in Europe is set for significant expansion over the next two years, it has been claimed.

According to the GSM Association, the total number of subscribers in key European markets is likely to rise from around 22 million at the end of 2009 to more than 43 million in 2011.

Femtocell network demand 'on the rise'

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:16:32 +0000

There is a growing trend for firms to adopt femtocell networks within their operations, an expert has highlighted.

Commenting in a ComputerWeekly.com article, Nigel Stevens of Cable & Wireless has noted that the fixed-line phones that businesses have often opted for in the past have been replaced by femtocell networks in a number of cases.

Optimus makes femtocell device available to consumers

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:07:42 +0000

Portuguese mobile phone users looking to improve the quality of their coverage will soon be able to benefit from the development of a femtocell service which is being offered by Optimus.

Telecompaper reports that the service, which has been named Sinal On, will cost consumers 7.70 euros a month.

China 'seeing large demand for mobile internet'

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:12:43 +0000

Mobile internet demand in China has seen a very fast rate of growth in recent times, it has been noted.

3g.cn has cited figures showing that as many as 170 million people in the country are now accessing the internet using mobile technologies.