More and more users want a broadband connection that is exclusive, follows them around and is available 24/7. Welcome to the concept of personal broadband. To realize this concept the chosen broadband network has to be able to deliver users’ expectations. Meanwhile, appropriate user devices must be employed. This paper presents WiMAX as the best technology to fulfill personal broadband and imparts what users expect from their personal broadband device.
Wi-Fi for a Connected World Towards Next Generation NetworksGreen Packet
Wi-Fi has established itself as one of the most popular and widespread technology today reaching millions of homes, schools, enterprises and hotspot locations worldwide. Communication has become an essential part of our lives. The ever-growing Wi-Fi networks combined with integrated Wi-Fi chipsets into thousands of devices has matured and ensured that hundreds of millions of users worldwide now make regular use of Wi-Fi to access the Internet.
The following white paper, discusses the Wi-Fi effects of connectedness shifting from people to people into the connecting a billion of devices. Today’s network consists of multiple access network technologies playing a different role in different contexts. In the race to smart next generation networks, secondary markets in embedded mobile is beginning to garner attention with greater ambitions into tertiary markets of cloud-based solutions, where anything and almost everything will be connected, regardless of geographical boundaries with the ultimate aim of cost effective development and implementation.
Mobile networks are now dominated by data. If we rewind back to a decade ago, smartphones and application stores were unheard of. Twitter and Facebook were not in existence and YouTube wasn’t as popular. Culturally, consumers are valuing the need to be socially connected in the present day Internet.
The traditional cellular network cannot cope with the increase in data and signaling traffic that is generated and thus is driving carriers in the direction of offload. The Phase 1 approach was centered on immediately relieving congestion on the network by encouraging offload to any available Wi-Fi hotspot. In this second part of the five part offload series, we draw attention to Direct Internet Offload. The concept of Direct Internet Offload is nothing new, but has taken a slight shift considering Wi-Fi’s popularity. And the flexibility to integrate them into mainstream network design offers transformative opportunities for carriers without losing sight of the commitment to make the user experience secure and controlled.
What Do Consumers Want from Public Wi-Fi? Gain Insights from Cisco's Mobile C...Cisco Service Provider
It seems that the iconic “Wi-Fi Here” badge is turning up everywhere these days. Once found on coffee shop windows to indicate that patrons could connect their mobile devices to the Internet, the symbol can now be seen in countless public venues. Wi-Fi can now be found everywhere from retail stores and hotels to airports, doctor’s offices, and even airplanes. Recent Cisco research found that consumers now own an average of three mobile devices each, almost all of which are Wi-Fi capable. ABI Research estimated that there were 4.9 million public hotspots in 2012, which they expect to grow by 30 percent in 2013 to 6.3 million1. It’s no wonder that we are seeing a huge increase in public Wi-Fi hotspots as mobile users look for places to connect their multiple devices when they are away from home or the office.
For many businesses and public locations, providing Wi-Fi to customers has almost become like electricity or water, a cost of doing business. Many service providers are now constructing extensive networks of public Wi-Fi hotspots for use by their mobile or home broadband customers. The intention is to enhance and differentiate their offering, with the goal of retaining their customers’ business. However, very little knowledge is currently available about how consumers are actually using public Wi-Fi and how they view the overall experience. To derive business value from the deployment of Wi-Fi hotspots, businesses and service providers need to better understand how consumers are using public hotspots and what can be done to improve the experience.
To learn more, Cisco conducted a survey of 620 U.S. mobile users to understand their needs and behaviors, current and future use of public hotspots, and unmet demands. The research findings are important, because they can help businesses and service providers understand the size of the opportunity, develop winning strategies, and optimize their Wi-Fi offerings and network deployments to derive greater business value. This document is part of a series presenting 2013 Cisco mobile consumer research findings. Additional white papers cover changing mobile usage and consumer behavior, as well as opportunities in new localized mobile services.
An expanded view by data plan size, OS, device type and LTEDavid Martin
A report demystifying data usage trends on cellular and Wi-Fi networks with an expanded view by data plan size, OS, device type and LTE. Know more at: http://goo.gl/ZQaZMU
Wi-Fi for a Connected World Towards Next Generation NetworksGreen Packet
Wi-Fi has established itself as one of the most popular and widespread technology today reaching millions of homes, schools, enterprises and hotspot locations worldwide. Communication has become an essential part of our lives. The ever-growing Wi-Fi networks combined with integrated Wi-Fi chipsets into thousands of devices has matured and ensured that hundreds of millions of users worldwide now make regular use of Wi-Fi to access the Internet.
The following white paper, discusses the Wi-Fi effects of connectedness shifting from people to people into the connecting a billion of devices. Today’s network consists of multiple access network technologies playing a different role in different contexts. In the race to smart next generation networks, secondary markets in embedded mobile is beginning to garner attention with greater ambitions into tertiary markets of cloud-based solutions, where anything and almost everything will be connected, regardless of geographical boundaries with the ultimate aim of cost effective development and implementation.
Mobile networks are now dominated by data. If we rewind back to a decade ago, smartphones and application stores were unheard of. Twitter and Facebook were not in existence and YouTube wasn’t as popular. Culturally, consumers are valuing the need to be socially connected in the present day Internet.
The traditional cellular network cannot cope with the increase in data and signaling traffic that is generated and thus is driving carriers in the direction of offload. The Phase 1 approach was centered on immediately relieving congestion on the network by encouraging offload to any available Wi-Fi hotspot. In this second part of the five part offload series, we draw attention to Direct Internet Offload. The concept of Direct Internet Offload is nothing new, but has taken a slight shift considering Wi-Fi’s popularity. And the flexibility to integrate them into mainstream network design offers transformative opportunities for carriers without losing sight of the commitment to make the user experience secure and controlled.
What Do Consumers Want from Public Wi-Fi? Gain Insights from Cisco's Mobile C...Cisco Service Provider
It seems that the iconic “Wi-Fi Here” badge is turning up everywhere these days. Once found on coffee shop windows to indicate that patrons could connect their mobile devices to the Internet, the symbol can now be seen in countless public venues. Wi-Fi can now be found everywhere from retail stores and hotels to airports, doctor’s offices, and even airplanes. Recent Cisco research found that consumers now own an average of three mobile devices each, almost all of which are Wi-Fi capable. ABI Research estimated that there were 4.9 million public hotspots in 2012, which they expect to grow by 30 percent in 2013 to 6.3 million1. It’s no wonder that we are seeing a huge increase in public Wi-Fi hotspots as mobile users look for places to connect their multiple devices when they are away from home or the office.
For many businesses and public locations, providing Wi-Fi to customers has almost become like electricity or water, a cost of doing business. Many service providers are now constructing extensive networks of public Wi-Fi hotspots for use by their mobile or home broadband customers. The intention is to enhance and differentiate their offering, with the goal of retaining their customers’ business. However, very little knowledge is currently available about how consumers are actually using public Wi-Fi and how they view the overall experience. To derive business value from the deployment of Wi-Fi hotspots, businesses and service providers need to better understand how consumers are using public hotspots and what can be done to improve the experience.
To learn more, Cisco conducted a survey of 620 U.S. mobile users to understand their needs and behaviors, current and future use of public hotspots, and unmet demands. The research findings are important, because they can help businesses and service providers understand the size of the opportunity, develop winning strategies, and optimize their Wi-Fi offerings and network deployments to derive greater business value. This document is part of a series presenting 2013 Cisco mobile consumer research findings. Additional white papers cover changing mobile usage and consumer behavior, as well as opportunities in new localized mobile services.
An expanded view by data plan size, OS, device type and LTEDavid Martin
A report demystifying data usage trends on cellular and Wi-Fi networks with an expanded view by data plan size, OS, device type and LTE. Know more at: http://goo.gl/ZQaZMU
Mobile Communication has been developed rapidly since last few decades. The growth of the wireless broadband technologies in the modern years was the answer of increasing demand for mobile Internet and wireless multimedia application such as live TV, live Movies, video conferencing etc. Mobile communication plays a vital role in telecommunication industry. During a common wide area radio access technology and supple network architecture WiMAX and LTE has facilitate convergence of mobile and fixed broadband network S. Atchaya | S. Selvanayaki | S. Deepika"4G Wireless Technology" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-2 | Issue-2 , February 2018, URL: http://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd10712.pdf http://www.ijtsrd.com/computer-science/computer-network/10712/4g-wireless-technology/s-atchaya
International Wi-Fi roaming - Winning Strategies to Construct Wi-Fi/Cellular ...iPass
International Wi-Fi usage and demand has grown tremendously. Carrier Service Providers have a huge opportunity to offer international Wi-Fi data roaming to subscribers. This paper gives some clear strategies that CSPs can follow along with the supporting trends.
International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) is an open access online peer reviewed international journal that publishes research and review articles in the fields of Computer Science, Neural Networks, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastic Engineering, Food Technology, Textile Engineering, Nano Technology & science, Power Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computational mathematics, Image processing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, VLSI Testing & Low Power VLSI Design etc.
Android: Open for Business as part of a Mobility StrategyiPass
Android is enterprise-ready for the mobile workforce. iPass services can provision, manage and report on Android devices as part of an enterprise mobility strategy.
WiMAX BASED APPROACH TO ENHANCE LOCALIZED HUMAN SOCIAL NETWORK.AJAL A J
WiMAX
802.16e is the mobile extension from 802.16
Modification in PHY from OFDM to Scalable OFDMA
Modification in MAC for security, handoff, roaming, & resource management
When building a brand in mobile the Netbay Wi-Fi platform is an excellent opportunity to drive app downloads, site traffic, M-commerce and app ranking.
Drive Mobile WiMAX Adoption With Versatile ModemsGreen Packet
Mobile WiMAX has tremendous potential with its advantage of mobility and high bandwidth support. In reality today, approximately 65% of subscribers worldwide use WiMAX for fixed purposes which undermine WiMAX’s mobile promise.
How can WiMAX Operators play their part in driving the adoption of Mobile WiMAX in their countries? The answer lies in having versatile modems that provide excellent performance indoors and outdoors to answer the call of mobility.
This paper defines versatile modems from a technical and user perspective and explains how this type of modem can promote the take up of Mobile WiMAX.
Managing Data Offloading Securely Over WLan Access Networks With I-WLanGreen Packet
Cellular operators are increasingly shifting their focus for alternative wireless access methods to manage data offload. Legacy cellular networks were designed for low bandwidth consumption and insufficient to cope with the growth of data requirements today. Although operators continuously upgrade their networks with greater capacity and advanced technologies, heavy investments for cell build is not an economical approach in the longer term.
The availability of Wi-Fi hotspots are highly accessible and appropriate for data offloading. Taking advantage of the unlicensed spectrum and better bandwidth utilization, data offloading can be achieved with lower cost per bit. In this paper, we present I-WLAN to effectively manage data offloading securely between 3GPP and non-3GPP networks. We will also be exploring the different network use scenarios of I-WLAN in enabling simple unified EAP authentication and subscriber policies.
OPERATORS CAN SAVE $14 MILLION YEARLY THROUGH DATA OFFLOADINGGreen Packet
Of late, network congestion is one of the most talked about topic in the telecoms industry has is attributed to the overwhelming growth in data consumption. There is an assortment of solutions to combat congestion, ranging from high investment to cost-effective and short-term to long-term. In this paper, Greenpacket puts forth a cost-effective, immediate and long-term solution to network congestion – data offloading.
Mobile Communication has been developed rapidly since last few decades. The growth of the wireless broadband technologies in the modern years was the answer of increasing demand for mobile Internet and wireless multimedia application such as live TV, live Movies, video conferencing etc. Mobile communication plays a vital role in telecommunication industry. During a common wide area radio access technology and supple network architecture WiMAX and LTE has facilitate convergence of mobile and fixed broadband network S. Atchaya | S. Selvanayaki | S. Deepika"4G Wireless Technology" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-2 | Issue-2 , February 2018, URL: http://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd10712.pdf http://www.ijtsrd.com/computer-science/computer-network/10712/4g-wireless-technology/s-atchaya
International Wi-Fi roaming - Winning Strategies to Construct Wi-Fi/Cellular ...iPass
International Wi-Fi usage and demand has grown tremendously. Carrier Service Providers have a huge opportunity to offer international Wi-Fi data roaming to subscribers. This paper gives some clear strategies that CSPs can follow along with the supporting trends.
International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) is an open access online peer reviewed international journal that publishes research and review articles in the fields of Computer Science, Neural Networks, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastic Engineering, Food Technology, Textile Engineering, Nano Technology & science, Power Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computational mathematics, Image processing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, VLSI Testing & Low Power VLSI Design etc.
Android: Open for Business as part of a Mobility StrategyiPass
Android is enterprise-ready for the mobile workforce. iPass services can provision, manage and report on Android devices as part of an enterprise mobility strategy.
WiMAX BASED APPROACH TO ENHANCE LOCALIZED HUMAN SOCIAL NETWORK.AJAL A J
WiMAX
802.16e is the mobile extension from 802.16
Modification in PHY from OFDM to Scalable OFDMA
Modification in MAC for security, handoff, roaming, & resource management
When building a brand in mobile the Netbay Wi-Fi platform is an excellent opportunity to drive app downloads, site traffic, M-commerce and app ranking.
Drive Mobile WiMAX Adoption With Versatile ModemsGreen Packet
Mobile WiMAX has tremendous potential with its advantage of mobility and high bandwidth support. In reality today, approximately 65% of subscribers worldwide use WiMAX for fixed purposes which undermine WiMAX’s mobile promise.
How can WiMAX Operators play their part in driving the adoption of Mobile WiMAX in their countries? The answer lies in having versatile modems that provide excellent performance indoors and outdoors to answer the call of mobility.
This paper defines versatile modems from a technical and user perspective and explains how this type of modem can promote the take up of Mobile WiMAX.
Managing Data Offloading Securely Over WLan Access Networks With I-WLanGreen Packet
Cellular operators are increasingly shifting their focus for alternative wireless access methods to manage data offload. Legacy cellular networks were designed for low bandwidth consumption and insufficient to cope with the growth of data requirements today. Although operators continuously upgrade their networks with greater capacity and advanced technologies, heavy investments for cell build is not an economical approach in the longer term.
The availability of Wi-Fi hotspots are highly accessible and appropriate for data offloading. Taking advantage of the unlicensed spectrum and better bandwidth utilization, data offloading can be achieved with lower cost per bit. In this paper, we present I-WLAN to effectively manage data offloading securely between 3GPP and non-3GPP networks. We will also be exploring the different network use scenarios of I-WLAN in enabling simple unified EAP authentication and subscriber policies.
OPERATORS CAN SAVE $14 MILLION YEARLY THROUGH DATA OFFLOADINGGreen Packet
Of late, network congestion is one of the most talked about topic in the telecoms industry has is attributed to the overwhelming growth in data consumption. There is an assortment of solutions to combat congestion, ranging from high investment to cost-effective and short-term to long-term. In this paper, Greenpacket puts forth a cost-effective, immediate and long-term solution to network congestion – data offloading.
The increase and persistence of this
trend has created a tremendous data growth which risks congesting cellular
networks.
This application note discusses the impact of network congestion and how
Operators can overcome it.
3 SECRETS TO CAPTURE THE MOBILE WIMAX MARKETGreen Packet
Mobile WiMAX was created to provide true mobility with high data rates, however, today, this vision is only successfully adopted by several WiMAX Operators. The real potential of Mobile WiMAX is yet to be tapped on worldwide. This paper share 3 tried and proven true secrets that will help WiMAX Operators capture the Mobile WiMAX market, encompassing correct packaging, device strategy and handling competition.
Pocket Modem : Bringing Forth The Synergy Between WiFi and WiMAXGreen Packet
WiFi has changed the way people connect today and has become the defacto wireless technology on most consumer electronic devices. Where WiFi faces limitation, particularly in terms of fixed usage, Mobile WiMAX complements through its mobility advantage.
This paper focuses on the portable Pocket Modem, a device that leverages on the synergy offered by WiMAX and WiFi. It examines how this synergy benefits users and provides a better connectivity experience.
Wi-Fi Driving Mobile Internet Explosion in Next Generation NetworksGreen Packet
The proliferation of Wi-Fi enabled devices and growth in Wi-Fi hotspot deployment is predicted to rise 350% by 2015 and it is necessary for operators to innovate quickly to an ecosystem of scalable, integrated, efficient network to drive customers experience; offload busy mobile broadband networks; and provide a value-added services platform.
Operators are turning customer centric strategies to pragmatic practice. Universally, operators have expressed strong interest to derive revenues beyond connectivity. The vision of broadband has allowed juggling a mix between cost, revenue, intelligence and performance. In this paper, the study of Wi-Fi explores the potential of new generation of services, connected devices value chain and growth opportunities from emerging embedded systems that is worthwhile investing strategically.
Shift of connectedness is key component in bringing new services to market, closing the gap on disparate radio technologies onto integrated delivery platform for smart monetization of new service models and simplifying the Wi-Fi experience altogether.
This is the paper that started it all. An early thought piece discussing the widening profitability gap for mobile network operators and positing a disruptive architectural response. Originally branded "Adaptive Backhaul", the concept already had most of the ingredients now found in the Mobile Edge Cloud: content caching, application hosting and acceleration deeply distributed in the radio access network. These ideas have been developed by innovative startups such as Saguna Networks and have formed the basis of important new offerings from Tier 1 network equipment vendors, such as NSN's Liquid Applications.
Whitepaper: Over-The-Top (OTT) Services: How Operators can overcome the Fragm...tyntec
The result of extensive interviews and research by analyst firm mobileSQUARED and sponsored by mobile interaction specialist tyntec, this whitepaper features new figures and forecasts drawing upon data from 68 countries. It forecasts that OTT communications will generate termination and interconnect fee-based revenues for mobile operators of US$ 3.7 billion in 2012 rising to US$ 8.4 billion in 2016. The implications of this figure are clear: there is a big opportunity for forward-thinking operators to generate revenue through OTT. This whitepaper outlines the variety of operator OTT strategies deployed so far and uses the data to illustrate what will work best in the future.
WiFi Offload Strategy for Telcos-OperatorsGreen Packet
Given the increase in the number of permutations of device and content available out there, a move towards web-based cloud solutions will inevitably form the need for more mobility and efficiency in delivery. This paper will discuss the implications of the emergence of multifunction, multi-radio systems and multiplatform application and services that are driving forward seamless mobility in the pretext of “now” that allows users to transparently access network connections and ensure session persistence across varied connections for consistent experience together.
Y-Roam is a provider of 4G and 3G data services in over 100 countries. Using the revolutionary cloud-sim technology in our new YR4 Mobile Wi Fi device you can stay connected without the risk of excessive data roaming charges. Select from one of our great value worldwide data packages and benefit from a flat rate data charge across the globe.
Mobile broadband services are undergoing a period of dramatic growth causing a tremendous increase in data traffic. This rising tide of traffic is being driven by the growing number of mobile subscribers, particularly smartphone users, who are connecting to faster networks and consuming bandwidth-hungry video content.
Multimode, The Key Ingredient For Ubiquitous ConnectivityGreen Packet
Users today are demanding ubiquitous connectivity, an ultimatum the industry still struggles to achieve. The good news is that there are positive developments in this direction through the evolution towards multimode as far as networks and devices are concerned. However, what is lacking is the absence of a mechanism that unifies multiple networks and devices for a seamless
experience. This paper discusses the mechanism required to think on behalf of networks and devices so that users enjoy a truly ubiquitous connectivity.
Green Packet Berhad Enters Collaboration with Hannover Rueck to Launch Usage ...Green Packet
We are proud to announce the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding between Green Packet Berhad and Hannover Rueck. The partnership will aim to leverage the information from telematics data to recommend customized insurance programs to commercial fleets. This collaboration is part of the Green Packet’s Smart Mobility strategic initiative to improve the convenience and safety of Malaysian road users.
The ability to use voice, mobile apps, SMS, email, websites, chat, video, and social media through a single device is forcing operators to rethink their mobile strategies in the form of offload. With the increased data usage, operator networks become increasingly congested. As such, a smart and dynamic connected interaction is necessary to allow better traffic management with particular capabilities of the device with which it is characterized.
In this paper, we will examine how dynamic data offloading with 3GPP based Access Network Discovery Selection Function (ANDSF) plays its role in the implementation of selective offloading. ANDSF as specified in 3GPP standards describes how the inter-system mobility between 3GPP systems and non-3GPP systems (WLAN, WiMAX, CDMA) policies and priorities can control the conditions for which a device connects to which wireless network. As mobility is becoming a mainstream for customer engagement, operators must ensure contextual continuity is preserved through an integrated approach.
The DA LTE & WiMAX Indoor modem is a part of Greenpacket’s
portfolio of a whole new vision of next generation 4G network
access device. It is the industry’s first complete 4G WiMAX and
LTE TDD Indoor Integrated Access Device (IAD) solution.
It focuses on features that matter most to operators with the
users in mind, equipped with the latest 4G ecosystem features,
engineered with state-of-the-art technologies and built with
Wi-Fi and VoIP functionality, the DA serves as a complete home
network access power house perfect for both wireless
broadband service providers transitioning from 4G WiMAX to
LTE TDD or converged carriers operating a 4G WiMAX and LTE
TDD network.
Wi-Fi New Service Models For Next Generation NetworksGreen Packet
In this new era of explosive mobile data growth, rapid rise in mobile broadband services and rich digital content are contributing to unprecedented level of stress on mobile networks. Operators are feeling the pinch on their business models with the arrival of smart devices, leaving them in anxiety and unable to respond to the deluge of data.
As a measure to reduce congestion on their network, several tier 1 operators have discontinued unlimited data plans and launched tiered plans to ensure network performance. At the same time, operators do not want to risk losing a significant growing market of smartphone users that are looking for value added services. It is a challenge for operators to sustain the wave of data, let alone address the dwindling ARPU as the demand of data is outstripping the rate of supply.
The following section of this paper describes the possible options that operators can embrace to overcome the capacity crunch through innovative service models, the impact of Wi-Fi on delivering the right service experience and how emerging technology is pushing further the expectations of “big data”.
Optimizing Cell Ddge Coverage Of Suburban/Rural Deployment With WiMAX Outdoor...Green Packet
Wireless broadband operators constantly face challenges of balancing the economics to deploy a robust and reliable wireless broadband service in suburban-rural areas or at cell-edges. Till to date, a large portion of these areas still remains hugely underserved or receiving unreliable coverage.
This paper in retrospect functions to further solidify the technological advantage of WiMAX, where we explore and proof the concept of suburban-rural deployment through the optimal pairing of a proper CPE strategy.
This paper explores deep into the technical and implementation advantages of an outdoor CPE solution, including the concept of antenna gain, transmission power, integrated POE design and environment-proof enclosure; and the effective advantage of Line of Sight performance and decreased penetration loss amongst other features of an outdoor CPE. We will also explore the misconception behind the high incremental cost, difficulty of engineering installation and service challenges in operations with the implementation of an outdoor CPE.
Helpdesk 2.0 : Subscribers Help Themselves. Operators Reduce ChurnGreen Packet
Over the last decade, customer service excellence has emerged as a core strategy for telecommunications operators with the aim of satisfying subscribers and keeping them loyal. Over time, various customer service channels have surfaced, with call centers being highly preferred due to the personal touch and instant response, however, this option weighs heavily on OPEX and resources.
This paper examines an alternative and more cost-effective approach, through the means of personal digital assistants. This method encourages self-care amongst subscribers and reduces reliance on call centers. It brings about a whole new era in error diagnosis and problem resolution, hence the term Help Desk 2.0. Find out more about how Help Desk 2.0 works and benefits operators, particularly in the area of cost savings and churn reduction.
Dynamic Data Offloading : Connect Intelligently With ANDSFGreen Packet
The arrival of varied smartphones and devices has inevitably encouraged greater data consumption.
Users are now more sophisticated and demand nothing less than best network performance. Smartphone generally accounts for higher ARPU and represents potential new revenue streams for enabling quad play services. Operators are aggressively addressing these challenges and improving the quality of their solution to retain existing customers and offering better service experience to build loyalty.
WiFi adoption as data offloading is gaining momentum as it improves user experience while lowering the cost of service providers. Correctly implemented, it can ease up to 20% of traffic with substantial impact of freeing up the spectrum and load balancing. Offloading data to WiFi hotspots is economically attractive, because many carriers already operate a substantial number of hotspots.
In this paper, we will examine how dynamic data offloading can be further optimized with 3GPP based Access Network Discovery Selection Function (ANDSF). ANDSF describes how the inter-system mobility between 3GPP systems and non-3GPP systems (ie: WLAN, WiMAX, CDMA) policies and priorities can control the conditions for which a device (UE) connects to which wireless network.
Hostless : Simple Connectivity For WiMax DevicesGreen Packet
4G wireless nomadic devices in the form of USB dongles and Pocket modems are fast becoming the preferred devices for wireless broadband access amongst 4G operators. Due to benefits of lower cost and smaller form factor, 4G wireless nomadic devices now account for 39%* of total WiMAX devices shipped in 2010, and this tendency is set to continuously increase in the coming years as 4G becomes pervasive.
Greenpacket 4G nomadic devices now provides an option to allow the use of generic Virtual Ethernet link protocol (USB CDC or RNDIS) to connect with these external host controllers running on any operating systems as an alternative to the traditional CU approach. We call this feature “Hostless” connectivity. Very similar to how an end-user would connect a USB memory stick, this new Hostless feature can be visualized as a generic version of a CU, borrowing the native USB Ethernet driver and management features from the host operating system.
This paper explains the implementation scenarios of both the CU approach and Hostless approach to match specific needs. We will then dive in detail to understand the concept background of Hostless by looking at the system architecture and describing the step-by-step of how Hostless works within the host terminal from an end user perspective.
Help Desk 2.0 : How You Can Empower A Paradigm Shift In Customer CareGreen Packet
Worldwide, across industries, customer care is one of the top concerns. In the telecoms sector, next to network quality, customer service is rapidly becoming a key success factor to ensure best-in-class service. In spite of its importance, operators continue to care for their customers through legacy CRM systems, which are inadequate in meeting the demands of today’s customers.
Operators need a paradigm shift in their style of customer care to protect the interest of both subscribers and the operator themselves.
This paper (part 1 of a 3-paper series) introduces Help Desk 2.0, the next generation help desk system that revolutionizes current practices through automated and proactive customer care mechanisms to ensure service excellence, enhanced top line and sustained bottom line. In the upcoming paper, we will focus on the business advantage of employing Help Desk 2.0 focusing on cost control, revenue enhancement and retention. This will be followed by a technical interworking paper, centered on how to implement Help Desk 2.0.
Self Service Customer Care For Next Generation NetworksGreen Packet
Smartphone devices have dramatically changed the way consumers consume data. The need to be connected anywhere and anytime is driving service providers to put focus into customer experience to grow customers, build loyalty and drive profits through new services. As a result, the expectations of service experience from the end-user are heightened and cannot be underestimated.
Service providers are under pressure to deliver customer experience that separates them from the competition, while at the same time trying to delicately balance their revenues and managing costs for near term gain and longer term success. In this paper, we outline the scale of issues faced in mobile device and service care that impacts both service providers and end-users beyond connectivity. With a broad range of services and wide variety of applications, the smartphone requires more complexity to handle a multitude of firmware and software configurations which legacy CRM systems are inadequate to deal with today’s customers.
Remote device support and service care is a key component to tackle the demands of escalating costs in customer care. Service providers are seeking integration onto backend systems without incurring heavy infrastructure changes and ensure the best fit into the existing operations through automated and proactive customer care mechanisms to ensure service excellence and thus prevent service quality degradation.
Mobility Management For Next Generation NetworksGreen Packet
Increasingly, operators worldwide will be faced with a similar challenge of managing data congestion over multiple access networks. With networks evolving into LTE, operators would need to carefully assess the technology fit into integrating complementary nature of multiple access networks into an all-IP flat architecture. An all IP flat architecture helps to tie heterogeneous access networks that devices can attach to access end-user services. Communication devices today are able to connect with more than one type of wireless technologies to the “web of things”. An end-user will connect to a Wi-Fi hotspot, if within range. When moving away from range, the communication link is handover to for example, UMTS. The motivation of inter-working lies in marrying the diverse strengths of each communication technology. High-bandwidth data communication inherent in WLAN lacks mobility. Conversely, cellular technologies such as UMTS succeed in highly mobile environments, but limited in bandwidth. Although cellular networks are evolving from today’s 3G to LTE that brings promise of capacity leaps (by nearly 4 times), the overall data growth projection will outpace LTE deployments and fill up very quickly.
The immediate need to curtail congested network and effectively manage mobility is imminent to accommodate the data traffic on their networks. The impact of inter-mobility between inter access technology together with various types of mobility support including 3GPP legacy network and non 3GPP is necessary to provide a target low-latency, higher data-rate, all-IP core network capable of supporting real-time packet services. Some of the available IP mobility protocols lack sufficient control to the network to optimize the handover process and do not handle well with slow connection setups of some wireless technologies. This paper highlights the potential approaches of bringing together mobility technologies that are available and how these approaches contribute to resolve operator concerns in deployment of services and combating congestion, access technology integration and evolution to LTE from legacy 3GPP networks.
Greenpacket is a leading innovator providing both 4G devices and Smart Connectivity Solutions. Over the past 3 years, Greenpacket has collaborated with over 40 operators providing mobile WiMAX devices and 35 operators on software solutions globally. During the evolution process, we have come to understand the goals, needs and challenges our customers are facing and to supply innovative solutions that fit them individually.
In this edition, we will share stories of how Greenpacket work hand-in-hand with operators in delivering innovative 4G products and software solutions that brought business success to the operators. This booklet is segmented into 2 sections that highlight Greenpacket’s portfolio of 4G devices and Smart Connectivity Solution success cases. By sharing these significant achievements, we believe that our portfolio will create a value to you for future collaborations.
Transcript: Selling digital books in 2024: Insights from industry leaders - T...BookNet Canada
The publishing industry has been selling digital audiobooks and ebooks for over a decade and has found its groove. What’s changed? What has stayed the same? Where do we go from here? Join a group of leading sales peers from across the industry for a conversation about the lessons learned since the popularization of digital books, best practices, digital book supply chain management, and more.
Link to video recording: https://bnctechforum.ca/sessions/selling-digital-books-in-2024-insights-from-industry-leaders/
Presented by BookNet Canada on May 28, 2024, with support from the Department of Canadian Heritage.
State of ICS and IoT Cyber Threat Landscape Report 2024 previewPrayukth K V
The IoT and OT threat landscape report has been prepared by the Threat Research Team at Sectrio using data from Sectrio, cyber threat intelligence farming facilities spread across over 85 cities around the world. In addition, Sectrio also runs AI-based advanced threat and payload engagement facilities that serve as sinks to attract and engage sophisticated threat actors, and newer malware including new variants and latent threats that are at an earlier stage of development.
The latest edition of the OT/ICS and IoT security Threat Landscape Report 2024 also covers:
State of global ICS asset and network exposure
Sectoral targets and attacks as well as the cost of ransom
Global APT activity, AI usage, actor and tactic profiles, and implications
Rise in volumes of AI-powered cyberattacks
Major cyber events in 2024
Malware and malicious payload trends
Cyberattack types and targets
Vulnerability exploit attempts on CVEs
Attacks on counties – USA
Expansion of bot farms – how, where, and why
In-depth analysis of the cyber threat landscape across North America, South America, Europe, APAC, and the Middle East
Why are attacks on smart factories rising?
Cyber risk predictions
Axis of attacks – Europe
Systemic attacks in the Middle East
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Positioning WiMAX As The Personal Broadband Technology
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2. Abstract
More and more users want a broadband connection that is exclusive, follows them around and is
available 24/7. Welcome to the concept of personal broadband. To realize this concept the chosen
broadband network has to be able to deliver users’ expectations. Meanwhile, appropriate user
devices must be employed. This paper presents WiMAX as the best technology to fulfill personal
broadband and imparts what users expect from their personal broadband device.
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3. “I need broadband…and it has to be mobile!”
From the humble beginnings of dial-up, the Internet has undergone tremendous evolution so much so that the world
risks facing a communication breakdown if the Internet is detached. The Internet is used by all layers of people and
personalities for various reasons, ranging from business to pleasure. It is no longer used primarily for communication or
to draw knowledge, but the Internet has now emerged as a principal mode of communication and more importantly as
an entertainment hub.
According to the IBM Consumer Study, TV and the Internet are now on an equal footing as entertainment sources, with
consumers turning to online destinations like YouTube, MySpace, Facebook and online games for entertainment. 19%
of respondents reported spending six hours or more daily on personal Internet usage, compared to 8% who reported the
same level of TV usage.
This concludes that users need broadband connection more than before and this need is on an ascending trend, plus it
has to be mobile. As Operators boost the performance of their mobile broadband networks, users are employing these
networks like wired broadband and flushing mega chunks of data down these networks. According to Clearwire’s CEO,
Bill Morrow in a statement in March 2010, the average 4G customer on Clear network uses over 7 GB of data/month.
It is important that the industry takes heed of user consumption habits, regardless home or enterprise users. Dynamic
changes in these habits, one glaring example is the exodus from fixed to mobile broadband, is setting the stage for new
Operator business models and how technology is being developed. It has become a key force in navigating the adoption
of newer standards such as WiMAX, LTE, FTTx and others.
Mobile Application Craze
In Allot Mobile’s market research report, Global Mobile Broadband Traffic Report H2/2009, it was reported a dramatic
99% increase in HTTP streaming, which is the application that consumes the largest chunk of data. This is likely due to
several major factors - the global increase in the sales of smart phones, netbooks and USB dongles and the ease with
which users can access streaming sites such as YouTube, Hulu etc.
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Figure 1: Growth in mobile data usage broken down by top applications, H2/2009
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4. Device Mania
Aside from applications, broadband devices are also inline with mobility. More users prefer to purchase devices that
extend mobility, compared to fixed or indoor devices. In a study done by Yota, there were visible changes in users’
broadband usage patterns even on a monthly basis in 2009 as shown in the Figure 2 below. Compared to March, in May
there was a 19% drop in the sign up of fixed broadband packages and an increase in the take up of mobile-centric
packages.
Users by categories
March 2009 May 2009
8%
6%
Fixed 28% Fixed
7% 28%
Portable Portable
Mobile 47% Mobile
Ultramobile 6% Ultramobile
Roaming Roaming
32% 8%
30%
Source: Yota
Figure 2: Changes in Broadband Usage Patterns in Russia
The Demand for Personal Broadband
It is evident that users are hooked onto mobile broadband and this pattern inevitable in the evolution of
telecommunications. Whenever a more convenient and ‘larger-piped’ network made an appearance, the industry
focuses on its development and users eventually embrace this network and often discard their current network. The
similar outcome visited the dial up era leading on to wireline broadband and wireless broadband succeeding wireline. The
only difference is that the trend is turning more personal, just like mobile phones. Users want an exclusive broadband
connection that follows them everywhere and is available 24/7, in other words, ubiquitous. This demand seems to be in
step with the widespread adoption of mobile phones which has become a personal communication article one does not
leave home without.
Personal broadband is the result of two key building blocks merging – mobile devices and broadband. Users today are
equiped with mobile devices and habituated with the presence of broadband in their offices, homes, colleges, cafes and
other public areas. The only drawback is that the broadband connections are stationary unlike their mobile devices.
However today, with the myriad of mobile devices that support broadband, users can enjoy their very own personal
broadband - a broadband connection that is private and trails them everywhere they go.
The next question that arises is which broadband technology is worthy to take up the personal broadband role? WiMAX
it is!
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5. WiMAX: A Vision for Personal Broadband
There are several qualities that make WiMAX an ideal technology candidate for personal broadband as compared to
other broadband technologies such as ADSL or 3G.
Easy Deployment in Urban and Sub-urban Areas
In order for the concept of personal broadband to materialize, broadband network coverage must be available not just
in urban areas but also sub-urban areas which can be difficult to reach due to challenging geographical topologies. Due
to its wireless capabilities, WiMAX is able to serve these areas cost effectively, as opposed to other wireless networks.
Additionally, with WIMAX’ NLOS and LOS coverage advantage, WiMAX Operators benefit from high installation success
rates and controlled deployment cost.
Standardization
The WiMAX revolution results from a standard-driven global solution. The scope of WiMAX is governed by IEEE 802.16
standard, while WiMAX Forum® an industry-led, non-profit corporation promotes conformance and interoperability of
this standard. Having a fixed standard leads to an extensive ecosystem to support WiMAX and ensuring its success.
Device vendors, infrastructure manufacturers, chipset makers, system integrators, Operators, service providers,
applications developers and other players are all focused on WiMAX to grow their business with new products and
services. In short, standardization glues the entire ecosystem and yields commitment for the technology’s evolution
compared to proprietry technologies such as Canopy and BPL, which have failed to gain global recognition.
Mobility
The beauty of WiMAX is its ability to support nomadic and mobile usage which is known as Mobile WiMAX, based on
IEEE 802.16e standard. Mobile WiMAX, as a forth generation technology, meets all the requirements for personal
broadband. Aside from being able to provide 24/7 Internet access anywhere, Mobile WiMAX supports high data rates,
high sector throughput, multiple handoff mechanisms, power-saving mechanisms for mobile devices, advanced QoS
and low latency for improved support of real-time applications, advanced authorization, authentication and accounting
(AAA) functionality.
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6. Capacity
From the start WiMAX has been built as an IP-based network which gives it the edge in supporting massive amounts of
data and voice unlike 3G networks, which have evolved from voice-centric systems. As such, 3G networks are not able
to support current mobile data demands which often choke the networks.
Since WiMAX has been optimized to support data since its conception, it handles data traffic efficiently and is easily
scalable to contain future radical data needs.
Infotainment
Compared to the dial-up era, emergence of broadband has tremendously fueled the data-craze globally. The availability
of attractive bandwidth-hungry infotainment applications and services, such as YouTube, online gaming and IPTV
challenge the bandwidth capabilities of broadband networks in a greater manner. Plus, with the influx of mobile
broadband devices, users have taken infotainment obviously, mobile.
With its mobility and capacity advantages, WiMAX can be easily positioned to support mobile infotainment services
without congestion issues and at a quality level satisfactory to users. However, it is vital that the appropriate mobile and
nomadic devices are available to support this trend.
Total Savings (via WiMAX deployment) = USD $1,766,000.00 (221%)
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7. Listen to the Users
What Users Want Today?
Aside from having a connection that follows them everywhere, end user devices play an important role in driving personal
broadband. These devices, for example modems, interface users with the network and hence, factors such as
aesthetics, usability, cost and performance are essential in helping users carve their personal broadband concept.
The current wave of WiMAX modems is simple in design and focuses on functionality. The primary objective is to ensure
users can get connected to the WiMAX network, with little emphasis on exterior design or usage convenience. However,
with the maturity of WiMAX and the user devices, this inclination is changing and of late, vendors are starting to pay
attention to the beauty and practicality of their modems.
To date, USB modem is one of the key devices used to enable personal broadband primarily due to its mobility
characteristics. To further drive WiMAX as the preferred personal broadband technology, it is important to understand
what users want in their device. Greenpacket recently conducted a survey to gauge what are the factors users pay
attention to when choosing USB modems, as shown in Figure 3 below.
Supporting functions
(VoIP capabilities, WiFi output, external antenna) 41%
Usability
50%
(plug & play, ease of slotting into USB port)
Weight 12.5%
Performance 78%
Aesthetics
(exterior shape and color of modem) 22%
Figure 3: Factors concerned in selecting WiMAX USB modem
Key Factor – Performance
From the above findings, it is evident that performance remains the key factor in selecting a USB modem and Operators
as well as device manufacturers should not underestimate the importance of performance. From our research, we
discovered that 94% of respondents would investigate the modem’s performance before signing up a WiMAX package,
while 84% would switch WiMAX Operators if the performance was lousy.
Performance includes many factors, but from a user’s point of view, the most visible metrics are download and upload
speeds in megabits per second (Mbps). Download speed has traditionally been the metric that most users care about
because it affects the user's Web-browsing experience, but the emergence of peer-to-peer networking and the growing
need to upload user-generated content such as videos and pictures is creating the need for faster upload speeds.
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8. Aside from device qualities, WiMAX technology itself is designed for performance by offering a stable connection both
on uplink (upload) and downlink (download) speeds similar to wireline connections. Aditionally, WiMAX provides an
unwavering connection while on the move, an essential consideration that brings more value to the concept of personal
broadband. This is contributed by the IEEE 802.16e standard which defines handoff mechanism protocols for Mobile
WiMAX. Referred to as ‘hard handoff (HHO)’, a connection with the initial base station is ended first before the user is
switched to next base station. This is known as the break-before-make approach. A network-optimized hard handoff
mechanism was developed for Mobile WiMAX to keep a handoff delay under 50 ms.
Though performance is generally a combined effort of the network infrastructure and end user devices, the latter plays a
major role in the WiMAX subsystem to improve performance. Often pressing performance issues of WiMAX include poor
indoor coverage and sporadic coverage areas, especially during early stages of deployment.
For improved indoor coverage (keeping in mind that studies show 80% of users enjoy WiMAX indoors), device
performance can be enhanced by implementing diversity techniques such as Switched Transmit Diversity, Dual
Transmitter using Cyclic Delay Diversity (2Tx CDD) or even 2Tx Spatial Time Coding (STC). These antenna technologies
aid in overcoming the technical limitation of WiMAX’s high frequency transmission and link budget restraint which limits
indoor penetration.
Who Should Play the Cards Right?
Through Greenpacket’s study, selection criteria from a user’s perspective are obvious. The mantel lies upon device
manufacturers to produce WiMAX USB modems that appeal to users with prominence on factors highlighted earlier.
On the other hand, WiMAX Operators must produce WiMAX USB modems with strong customer appeal to further
encourage the adoption of WiMAX as the personal broadband of choice. Additionally, as mentioned previously, personal
broadband entails having a broadband connection anywhere, anytime. As such, a strong commitment is required from
WiMAX Operators to mature their network and provide blanket connectivity across their coverage area.
Future Demands to Expect
What will users demand next as part of their need for personal broadband?
It is important to note market changes and the direction headed by WiMAX devices. While the beginning of WiMAX
(2006-2008) was dominated by fixed broadband CPEs, the tendency starting from 2009 has changed to incorporate a
device mix consisting of mobile broadband devices, netbooks, mass market multimode handsets and multi-radio
devices. The market’s future drift (towards late 2010), according to Maravedis, will focus on producing more
mass-market handsets, MIDs, consumer electronics (gaming consoles, digital cameras, home entertainment systems)
and the emergence of M2M applications.
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9. In Millions
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14
Stand Alone Outdoor CPEs
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Stand Alone Indoor CPEs
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Mobile Devices
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4
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2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Figure 4: Forecasted growth in WiMAX embedded mobile devices
The advancement in user devices illustrate two fashions upcoming in the personal broadband space.
Personal and Business Infotainment
The adoption of widget-based applications that present a wide variety of personal and business oriented infotainment
material are driving the need for ultra mobile PCs (UMPCs) and media phones as a personal portable portal. What began
with Microsoft through early pre-browsers that run on PC has diversified into comprehensive portals such as Yahoo!,
MSN and other vertical and professional portals, and today has evolved to personal portable portals (PPP) that users
interface through intelligent mobile devices. PPP is created by combining favourite and commonly used applications
within a user device (such as UMPC/media phone) for quick and easy access. Every PPP is unique and designed for and
by each individual.
Figure 5 illustrates how media phones such as Apple’s iPhone function as a personal portable portal to integrate a
multitude of widget-based appplications.
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10. Source: Personal Portable Portals Opening a New Chapter in the Mobile Internet Era
Figure 5: Media phones function as a personal portable portal to integrate a multitude of widget-based appplications.
PPP has opened up a new chapter in mobile Internet era, impacting both devices and applications. Meanwhile,
Operators benefit from the opportunity to host and offer application stores that utilize on triple play applications, which
are optimized to run on wireless broadband networks such as WiMAX.
The telecommunications industry will see more intelligent and lightweight user devices such as media phones entering
the market to equip users with two crucial needs – being able to stay in touch and access to their very own personal
portal.
Ubiquitous Connectivity
Personal broadband means having a dedicated broadband connection everywhere. There are two ways to go about this
– firstly, the WiMAX Operator ensures 100% blanket coverage is available under its coverage region (which is an
expensive and time-consuming option) or secondly, engage other mobile broadband operators on a roaming
partnership.
For this to work, user devices must support multiple radio technologies which is infact at the horizons. According to
Sequans Communications, current developments in the ecosystem include multi-radio coexisting devices and
equipment manufacturers such as Sprint have produced USB modems that cater for both WiMAX and CDMA.
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11. Shuttle: Greenpacket’s WiMAX Modem for Personal
Broadband
In line with the vision of positioning WiMAX as the personal broadband of choice, Greenpacket, through extensive R&D
efforts has produced Shuttle, a WiMAX USB modem that meets user requirements for personal broadband.
Shuttle is part of Greenpacket’s portfolio of next generation Wave 2 compliant WiMAX modems and the world’s first high
gain USB modem supporting both fixed and nomadic WiMAX. Shuttle is also one of the first breakthrough wideband
modem that supports the frequency range of 2.3GHz to 2.7GHz.
In Response to User Requirements on Personal Broadband
Shuttle is designed to meet the basic user requirements for personal broadband and more!
Personal Aesthetically
Infotainment Pleasing
Additional Superior
Upgrade Options Performance
How Shuttle
Empowers Personal
Broadband
Wideband Lightweight
Support
Easy-to-use
Figure 6: How Shuttle Empowers Personal Broadband
Aesthetically Pleasing
Strong aesthetic values that appeal to style conscious users.
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12. Superior Performance
• Improved uplink coverage
Shuttle deploys Switched Tx Diversity, a next generation antenna technology which intelligently selects the best
antenna during transmission to increase signal strength for improved uplink performance.
• High Gain Omni Antenna
Shuttle incorporates omni antenna that radiates and receives WiMAX signals from any direction for greater flexibility in
modem placement and all-direction performance. The high gain antenna ensures WiMAX signals are transmitted in
spite of penetration loss, resulting in improved indoor coverage.
Lightweight
At simply 70g, Shuttle’s lightweight design enables it to be easily carried around.
Easy-to-use
• Plug ‘n play
Users can enjoy instant Internet connection minus the complication.
• Easy slotting into USB Port
Shuttle is attached with a USB cable which is to be slotted into a USB port, while the modem can be placed in an ideal
position to receive signal without distruption to usage.
• Easily attached to wall/window for better coverage
Shuttle is comes with a suction cap that allows users to affix the modem onto a window or wall, which enables the
modem to receive better signal quality, thus improving indoor performance. Meanwhile, the accompanying USB cable
gives users the flexibility of sitting away from the window/wall and yet enjoy optimum WiMAX signal!
Wideband Support
With the ability to access WiMAX in the 2.3GHz – 2.7GHz frequency range Shuttle enables personal broadband to be
extended globally.
Additional Upgrade Functions
• WiFi and VoIP Features
Shuttle can be easily attached to a WiFi and VoIP Router to enjoy additional features such as WiFi and VoIP.
• External Antenna
Affix Shuttle to an external antenna to further improve indoor reception.
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13. Personal Infotainment
The old school of broadband merely concentrated on extending connectivity. In today’s generation of personal
broadband, users rely on their personal broadband to provide infotainment.
Likewise, Shuttle offers more than a modem. It can be integrated with Infinit Services Management Platform (ISMP), a
carrier-grade solution that enables Operators to host and manage their own Application Store, affording them the
opportunity to increase subscriber adoption efforts and grow ARPU through the sale of applications.
It’s an all-in-one solution that handles the complete works of an application store platform, from content submission to
billing.
Indoor Outdoor On the go
Figure 7: Shuttle, ideal for indoor, outdoor and mobile use
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14. Realize WiMAX As The Personal Broadband For Your Users!
Operators around the world have selected have successfully leveraged on WiMAX to start realizing the dream of personal
broadband for their users. At Greenpacket, we have helped many WiMAX Operators achieve this through our
best-in-class and award-winning USB modems.
Let us show you new perspectives on how to effectively extend the new age in connectivity and meet the demands of
your subscribers.
With Greenpacket, limitless freedom begins now!
Free Consultation!
If you would like a free consultation on how you can position WiMAX as the personal broadband for your users, please
contact us at marketing.gp@greenpacket.com (kindly quote the reference code, AP0410 when you contact us).
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15. References
1. www.wimaxforum.org
2. Personal Portable Portals Opening a New Chapter in the Mobile Internet Era by Dr. Lio Nanjie
3. Handoff Mechanism in Mobile WiMAX, http://www.conniq.com
4. Making the case for Mobile WiMAX by Nokia
5. Allot Mobile Trends – Global Mobile Broadband Traffic Report H2, 2009
6. Yota – Enjoyment Unlimited by Dennis Sverdlov, CEO, Yota
7. Clearwire’s Average Burns 7 GB Per Month by WNN Wi-Fi Net News
8. IBM Consumer Study: Internet Rivals Declining TV as Primary Media Source, extracted from
www.themarketingcharts.com
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