Comparing 3G Networks

Friday, 11. 20. 2009  –  Category: Ranger Wireless Solutions

An interesting lawsuit by AT&T has been making a lot of news lately.   They are suing Verizon in an effort to force them to stop airing new ads that tout a superior 3G network.  While the case seems far from over, current rulings seem to be favoring Verizon; who touts having five times the 3G coverage.  This debate brings to light an interesting conversation—how do you determine the best 3G network?  The truth is (at least in part) in the eye of the beholder.

The term 3G is really more generic than it seems.  In simple terms, 3G stands for the 3rd Generation of wireless networks.  It actually describes many different technology types, from CDMA to GSM to even WiMAX.  Therefore, depending on the…

What Happens When All Data is Mobile

Wednesday, 09. 2. 2009  –  Category: Dial611

Just a few years ago, smartphones barely existed in the wireless industry.  Research in Motion’s Blackberry was a leader in the space, but its product was focused on business clients who wanted to stay in touch while out of the office.  Flash forward to the present day, and even the casual mobile user has expanded their use beyond simply making phone calls.  Texts, e-mail, downloads and web surfing services have all grown tremendously.

With the introduction of user friendly devices like the iPhone and the Palm Pre, and the expansion of Research in Motion into more personal devices, children and parents alike are now seeing smartphones as more of a need than a want.  This means more connectivity, more applications and…

Customers Sacrifice for a Better Wireless Experience

Monday, 07. 27. 2009  –  Category: Dial611

Oh, sweet bag phone—where have you gone? With your vinyl exterior, arm strap for transport and a receiver the size of my foot. You were so very cumbersome, and I was pretty sure that your keypad could light up a city block. I never dreamed of calling long distance with you, if I had coverage at all. And yet you were completely indispensable. Why? Because you were portable.

Maybe you too had a bag phone. Perhaps it was a Zach Morris phone, with a 10” antenna and a design that rivaled a 2×4. It did not have any texting capabilities, and it knew nothing of Wi-Fi connectivity. But it worked out your biceps while you made those important calls in places…

Your Entertainment Wishes Fulfilled on a Single Screen

Friday, 06. 12. 2009  –  Category: Enversa

Society has changed dramatically in the past fifteen years: the proliferation of the Internet brought the world to life, in picture, sound, and video — but recent technological breakthroughs now provide unimaginable possibilities for the distribution and consumption of modern media. Popular culture’s latest gossip streams wirelessly to your iPhone; you can watch last week’s episode of ‘Family Guy” on your laptop, courtesy of iPhone; your television’s digital recorder can store countless hours of Oprah Winfrey, Bill O’Reilly, or CSI in high definition. The progress of entertainment media moves inexorably towards the viewer’s complete immersion in cinema, television, music videos, and the Web on a single integrated and affordable gadget. This technological marvel is on the horizon: one screen for…