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What is EVDO? 2007-02-20 15:43:00 The initial design of EVDO (Evolution Date Optimized a.k.a. Evolution Data Only) was developed by Qualcomm in 1999. This was done in order to meet the IMT-2000 (International Mobile Telecommunications -2000) requirements for a method of stationary communication that has a downlink speed greater than 2Mbps (megabits per second). The objective of IMT-2000 and thus the goal of EVDO was to produce a standard for high-speed data transfer using cellular technology.
There are two currently available forms of EVDO standards. The Release 0 networks and the Revision A networks. EVDO Release 0 can drive information on EVDO ports at speeds up to 2.4Mbps and upload data a rate of 153Kbps (kilobits per second). While as the newer version of EVDO, the Revision A increases the optimum speed to 3.1Mbps for downlink and an uplink speed of 1.8Mbps. CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) cellular carriers are the most compatible with EVDO which is systemized by Sprint and Verizon Wireless, the two most pop
From 3G to 4G 2007-03-02 22:45:00 Sprint’s current 3G network, based on CDMA 1xRTT EV-DO Rev 0 technology covers more than a hundred cities in the USA. Verizon uses a similar technology. EV-DO Rev 0 allows download speeds up to about 1 megabit in real-life circumstances, but has very slow uploads. From there, both Sprint and Verizon are moving to EV-DO Rev A, which slightly improves download speeds and greatly improves upload speeds.
Cingular and T-Mobile are far behind in the 3G race. Cingular’s HSDPA system, which is about the same speed as EV-DO Rev 0, is only running in 18 cities. T-Mobile hasn’t deployed any form of 3G in the USA yet.
Mobile WiMax, otherwise known as 802.11e, will boost real-world download speeds to 2-4 megabits/second, said Sprint CEO, Gary Forsee.
“Much of this 4G usage will be user-generated content,” Forsee said. “Imagine accessing and building MySpace and YouTube literally on the fly.”
Sprint will make a relatively seamless transition to 4G thanks to
Sprint Nextel Goes To The WiMax 2007-03-02 22:37:42 Why WiMax?
But the advantage of Mobile WiMax isn’t just that individual download speeds will rise. It’s that Sprint
’s virtual “pipes” will be able to support more simultaneous users at less cost, West said, and that WiMax chips cost “around 1/10″ the price of those of competing technologies.
Sprint will deploy WiMax on 2.5 Ghz spectrum covering 85% of the nation’s top 100 markets. West said Sprint also looked at Flarion’s Flash-OFDM technology (which we reviewed when Nextel tested it in North Carolina) and IPWireless’ UMTS-TDD technology, but neither were good fits.
Flash-OFDM “worked extremely well … [but] it’s only available in what’s called frequency division duplexing, and the spectrum we own is more conducive to time division duplexing,” West said. UMTS-TDD, meanwhile, didn’t have the “ecosystem” Sprint was looking for.
WiMax has traditionally been considered a competitor to cab Read more:Sprint Nextel
Sprint Expands EV-DO Revision A Networks 2007-03-02 22:18:32 Sprint announced today major network enhancements in Seattle, Las Vegas and Milwaukee markets. Upgrades to the Sprint Power Vision Network to the new EV-DO Revision
A technology will allow consumers to take advantage of higher data transfer rates for enhanced data communications. Sprint Power Vision users in these markets should experience significantly faster average upload speeds of 300-400 kbps (compared with 50-70 kbps of current EV-DO networks). Average download speeds should also increase to 450–800 kbps from 400-700 kbps.
Overall, Sprint plans to reach more than 200 million people in the U.S. with mobile broadband data services (including both EV-DO Revisions 0 and A) in 220 major metropolitan areas across the country with its Power Vision network by the end of 2006. By 3Q 2007, Sprint’s Power Vision network is expected to be completely upgraded to the faster EV-DO Revision A.
The upgrade to EV-DO Revision A is expected to further drive Sprint’s wireless data leadership a Read more:Sprint
Has Verizon Wireless Violated Its Own Terms Of Service In Its Own TV Commercial? 2007-03-02 22:12:48 Over the last year, VerizonWireless
has been repeatedly slammed online for their misleading tactic of selling their wireless EVDO service as “unlimited” but then cutting off users who use too much. For a while this was a “fuzzy cap” where they wouldn’t even tell you how much. It was estimated at 10gigs per month, though more recent comments from the company suggest that it’s actually 5 gigs. As for why this isn’t false advertising, Verizon Wireless execs have been doing some fancy footwork to explain how they mean “unlimited amounts of data for certain types of data.” Then, they claim that if you use more than 5 gigs a month, the only way you could possibly be doing so is if you’ve been using that data that isn’t unlimited — and, in fact, isn’t allowed. That would include things like videos. Understood? They claim it’s “very clear.” Apparently, however, it’s not so clear to whoever Verizon Wireless had create their TV advertisements. PCS Intel is noti Read more:Commercial
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EVDO’s Rev A 2007-03-01 20:53:02 David Sims writes a great piece on CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Revision A technology and it is faster as you would expect that traditional EVDO. Verizon and Lucent are trialing this new technology and I can’t wait till it comes out. I can’t tell you how many times this network has saved me in the last year or so since I have had it.
Revision A enables users to receive data (forward link) at speeds of theoretically up to 3.1 Megabits per second, and send data (reverse link) at speeds of theoretically up to 1.8 Mbps. I suppose these terms are Lucent wireless speak for upload and download.
Now I was never able to reach theoretical speeds before the upgrade and I am sure I wont be able to with the upgrade. All I can ask for is that I get a proportional speed jump and I will be happy. I have probably saved a grand total of $50 over the past year by not using WiFi connections when EVDO is available. Certainly the technology didn’t pay for itself but when you factor in the arcane logons you need t
Wireless broadband networks: EV-DO, HSDPA, and new applications 2007-03-05 23:15:16 Broadband everywhere! New data technologies from major carriers will deliver over 1 Mb/s to mobile phone handsets and laptop computers in major metropolitan areas across the United States by the end of 2006. The ability to tap into a fast, low-latency network is changing the way people do business and causing a few developers to rethink their applications for an always-on broadband
connected user with constant access to his or her personal device.
EV-DO is a high-speed data technology currently deployed by CDMA carriers in major markets. The latest version of EV-DO, revision A, promises up download speeds up to 3.1 Mb/s, upload speeds as fast as 1.8 Mb/s, and latency as low as 50ms. This low latency makes VoIP and video chat a reality over cellular-based networks. EV-DO is available through Sprint branded as Mobile Broadband for laptops or PowerVision for phone handsets. EV-DO is also available through Verizon Wireless
branded as BroadbandAccess for laptops or V Cast for phone handsets Read more:HSDPA
Mac EV-DO Express Cards in May? 2007-03-05 23:13:28 CTIA just concluded, and as expected it was all about wireless broadband. And why not - too much money is tied into the wireless data networks and companies need to figure out how to monetize that.
We look at the forthcoming EVDO Rev A and what it means for not only the users but also for the carriers. The latest version of EV-DO, revision A, promises up download speeds up to 3.1 Mb/s, upload speeds as fast as 1.8 Mb/s, and latency as low as 50ms.
HSDPA is a competing standard for GSM networks. It is capable of download speeds up to 3.6 Mb/s and uploads of 384 Kb/s. HSDPA allows simultaneous voice and data and can downgrade to older UMTS when a newer network is not available. But HSDPA is woefully behind, not just in US but also in Europe.
Also, you Mac lovers, Novatel Wireless is about to introduce a new Express
Card version of EVDO modem, probably by next month. Read more:Cards
How do I reinstall the driver on Windows XP for my UTStarcom PC-5740? 2007-03-09 19:41:17 There is a Sprint PCS Connection Card driver for each supported Windows
operating system. Unless the appropriate driver for your version of Windows is installed, you will not be able to establish a network connection with the card. This section provides instructions on verifying that you have the correct card driver installed.
NOTE:
You need to have the Sprint PCS Connection Card installation CD to complete this procedure.
To reinstall the Sprint PCS Connection Card driver, perform the following steps:
1. Uninstall the existing driver.
2. Install the Windows XP driver from the Sprint PCS Connection Card installation CD.
To uninstall the existing driver, perform the following steps:
1. Open the Control Panel. To open the Control Panel, click Start, and then click Control Panel.
2. If Pick a Category is displayed, select Switch to Classic View.
3. Double-click the System icon.
4. Click the Hardware tab.
5. Click the Device Manager button.
6. Locate the Sprint PCS Connection Card entries Read more:UTStarcom
Sprint May Be Prepping Treo 755p 2007-03-14 22:17:58 A rumor indicates that Sprint
will be launching a new smartphone from Palm, Inc. in a few months.
A post on SprintUsers.com lists several phones that are supposedly coming to this carrier in the near future. One of these is the Treo 755p.
This source gives only a few details on this model. Virtually all that is known is that this smartphone will run the Garnet OS (formerly Palm OS Garnet) and will offer support for the 3G cellular-wireless networking standard EV-DO.
In addition, the Treo 755p isn’t supposed to have an antenna. This and its name suggests that it will have the same general form factor as the Treo 750, a model that is slimmer than most earlier Palm smartphones.
This device is expected to replace the Treo 700p, which Sprint is currently offering.
According to this source, the Treo 755p has a target release date of May 14. Read more:Prepping
FlipStart Micro Laptop Drawing Close to Release 2007-03-14 22:01:38
After years in development, the FlipStart
1.0 is nearing its debut. This will be a computer so small that it might tempt those who need more functionality that a handheld or smartphone can offer but don’t want to carry around a full-size laptop.
This device will have the typical clamshell shape of a laptop, but will be 5.9 inches wide, 4.5 inches tall, and 1.6 inches thick and weigh just 1.8 pounds (with extended battery). It will be bigger and heaver than some of its competition, like the Sony Vaio UX180P or OQO’s model 02, but has a larger screen and keyboard.
In addition to its 5.6-inch, SVGA primary display, it will have a 1.9-inch external screen that can show information from Microsoft Outlook, including the user’s email, calendar, and contacts.
The FlipStart 1.0 will use a 1.1 GHz Intel Pentium M processor to run Windows XP Professional, and Windows Vista Business will be available as an option. It will also sport an Intel Graphics Media Accelerator.
This PC w Read more:Close
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Verizon EVDO Rev A ExpressCard (EV-DO V740) 2007-03-15 22:46:22 V740 ExpressCard
Features Superior Wireless Broadband Connectivity for Verizon
Wireless Customers..
SAN DIEGO and BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Novatel Wireless, Inc., a leading provider of wireless broadband access solutions, and Verizon Wireless, operator of the nation’s most reliable wireless broadband network, today announced the commercial availability of the V740 ExpressCard™. The world’s first ExpressCard to operate on Verizon Wireless’ faster wireless broadband network, based on Evolution-Data Optimized (EV-DO) Revision A (Rev. A) technology, the V740 offers advanced data speeds and connectivity, lower latency and quick, reliable access to important information.
“Novatel Wireless is committed to providing the latest in broadband wireless technology with innovations in ExpressCard products and reliable connectivity,” said Brad Weinert, acting chief executive officer and chief operating officer for Novatel Wireless. “Paired with Verizon Wireless’ BroadbandAc
Novatel Enhances EV-DO Card 2007-03-26 18:23:54 SAN DIEGO — Novatel
Wireless, Inc. (Nasdaq:NVTL), a leading provider of wireless broadband access solutions, today announced the development of the Merlin 720 EV-DO (Evolution Data Optimized) Rev A (Revision A) PC Card for next-generation broadband wireless services. After making live EV-DO Rev A data calls several weeks ago, the company has delivered working pre-commercial units to leading operators to support future global CDMA network upgrades.
Novatel Wireless’ second generation EV-DO PC Card will enable downlink speeds up to 3.1Mbps (Megabits per second) and uplink up to 1.8Mbps. This is approximately eleven times faster uplink than the currently deployed EV-DO networks. CDMA Revision A technology also incorporates quality of service controls to manage latency on the network. With the Merlin 720, operators will be able to introduce advanced multimedia data services, including data and broadcast over all IP networks. Commercial shipments of the Merlin 720 are currently
Innovation and 3G experience tops handset market share 2007-03-26 17:37:43 Design innovation and the promising 3G user experience
influenced European handset sales during the 2005 holiday season, according to Telephia, the provider of performance measurement information to the mobile industry. Telephia’s Q1 2006 European Subscriber and Device Report (ESDR) shows Motorola RAZR posting higher market share in Europe, with a 6.2 percent share or nearly 5.3 million mobile consumers who bought a wireless device during the last three months purchasing a RAZR. This is up from RAZR’s 3.1 percent share secured in Q3 2005. RAZR’s market share was especially strong in the United Kingdom, Italy and Spain, claiming a share range from 7.5 to 9 percent. The RAZR claimed a 6.1 percent share in its Q1 2006 report for the U.S., illustrating a global demand for devices rich in visual and technological innovation and creative design.
The Telephia European Subscriber and Device Report is based on a semi-annual survey of over 27K wireless subscribers across six co Read more:Innovation
Laptops with Embedded EVDO - Good or Bad? 2007-04-03 18:38:10 Source: EVDO Blog|EVDO info
Pros
* No need to insert a card, mobile broadband always available
* Nothing to lose or damage, it is built-in
Cons
*Horrible Support (read below)
*No option for external antennas
*No options for external amplifiers
*Hard / impossible to upgrade
*If you upgrade the laptop to one without embedded EVDO, you have to pay retail for new
EVDO card
*Adds to cost of initial laptop purchase (no they are not free)
*Firmware updates / Connection Manager updates from Manufacturer NOT carrier
Some of the newer Sony, Dells, HPs and others are now including embedded EVDO as an option. On the surface, this sounds like a good idea.
But, what are the Pros & Cons of having EVDO embedded (built-in) or as an addon via PCMCIA, ExpressCard or USB?
More on Support:
I purchased a Sony TX model with embedded EVDO Rev A when it first came out (first laptop that had embedded Rev A EVDO). After we received the first one, it was working for a few days and then
PPC-6800 Coming Soon to Sprint 2007-05-02 07:14:38 Submitted by Ed Hardy
Evidence is mounting that Sprint
will begin offering a new Pocket PC phone in the near future. There has not yet been an official announcement by the carrier, but there have been numerous leaks and unconfirmed reports on this.
The device — a version of the HTC Titan — will be called the Sprint 6800, and it is expected to replace the PPC-6700 in this carrier’s line up.
What’s New
The new model will supposedly have some noticeable improvements over its predecessor; although what’s probably the most noticeable of these is something the 6800 will lack: a large external antenna.
Despite this, it will offer faster wireless data transfers… at least in theory. It will have both Wi-Wi b and Wi-Fi g, and its EV-DO service will be upgradeable to Revision A. In addition, it will include Bluetooth 2.0.
check it here Read more:Coming Soon
MOVE 2007-05-01 03:50:31 It is the new name for the EVDO service, that offers the option of having high-speed wireless access to the Internet.
MOVE lets you connect with different equipment or options like a PCMCIA card would be, the portable modem (Axesstel) and/or any cell phone equipment with EVDO technology with the option to use like a modem, whether its USB cable or without cables (via Bluetooth), with a velocity of to 400-700 Kbps and maximum velocity of 2.4 Mbps.
MOVE from Verizon Wireless is one of the fastest solutions for mobile data available in the market. With our wireless PC card and your laptop, you can connect to the Internet, to your office’s network and your e-mail from anywhere.
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