Sunday, May 27, 2012 5:19 PM EDT
Broadband in telecommunications refers to a signaling method that includes or handles a relatively wide range (or band) of frequencies, which may be divided into channels or frequency bins.
Broadband in data can refer to broadband networks or broadband Internet and may have the same meaning as above, so that data transmission over a fiber optic cable would be referred to as broadband as compared to a telephone modem operating at 56,000 bits per second. Read More
By IBTimes
While Samsung and HTC have already stolen a lot of the limelight with their new Android smartphones, Galaxy S3 and One X respectively, both the tech giants are not done with it and recently have come up with more offerings in the line of 4G LTE smartphones. (May 08)
MORE TOPICS: SAMSUNG, HTC, VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC., AT&T, MICROSOFT, TWITTER, FACEBOOK, IPAD
By IBTimes IN
One of the India's leading telecom service providers, Bharti Airtel, launched its 4G LTE service in Bangalore after a successful flag off in Kolkata last month. (May 08)
MORE TOPICS: INDIA, BHARTI AIRTEL
By IBTimes UK
World's richest man Carlos Slim tries to expand his empire mobile by making a monster bid for troubled Dutch telecom KPN (May 08)
MORE TOPICS: MEXICO, TELECOMS, M&A, ARGENTINA, TELECOMS, MEXICO, POLAND, INVESTMENT
By Reuters
Allowing proposed multibillion-dollar airwave deals between Verizon Wireless and several cable operators could mean the end of a competitive telecommunications landscape, saddling consumers with higher prices and diminished choice, the largest union for telecoms workers told U.S. regulators. (May 07)
MORE TOPICS: TELECOMS, FCC, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, INVESTMENT
By IBTimes
In an effort to expand beyond cell phones, the second largest U.S. mobile operator, AT&T, is all set to enter the home security and automation business. (May 07)
By IBTimes
Hong Kong-based diversified holding company Hutchison Whampoa Ltd. (Hong Kong: 0013) resubmitted its €2 billion ($2.62 billion) cash bid for Dublin-based Eircom Group Ltd., the closely held fixed, mobile and broadband telecommunications services provider. (May 04)
By Reuters
Mexico's competition watchdog has ordered Carlos Slim to cut charges he levies on mobile phone competitors in exchange for dropping a record fine, exacting a small concession from the country's dominant telecoms mogul. (May 03)
MORE TOPICS: HSBC, COURT, TELECOMS, MEXICO, SUPREME COURT, SETTLEMENT
By Reuters
Mexico's competition watchdog has ordered Carlos Slim to cut charges he levies on mobile phone competitors in exchange for dropping a record fine, exacting a small concession from the country's dominant telecoms mogul. (May 03)
MORE TOPICS: HSBC, COURT, TELECOMS, MEXICO, SUPREME COURT
By IBTimes UK
Rdio launches in the UK with apps for PC, Mac, iOS, Android, BlackBerry, Windows Phone, and offers unlimited music from £4.99 (May 03)
MORE TOPICS: IPAD, BLACKBERRY, SMARTPHONE, ANDROID
By IBTimes UK
The former state-owned monopoly says the future is still bright, despite unveiling a decline in profits, operating margins and net clients, following tough competition from new French mobile operator Iliad. (May 03)
MORE TOPICS: EMERGING MARKETS, TELECOMS, EGYPT, MANAGEMENT, EMERGING MARKETS
