In the last few years the Internet has become very mobile with an increased number of mobile carriers popping up on a more frequent basis. In fact, there are so many mobile carriers that it makes it difficult to decide which one accommodates your needs the best. With the increased competition among mobile carriers you [...]
Mobile Broadband
Verizon recently showcased a line of new 4G wireless devices at the Consumer Electronics Show earlier this year. The new devices utilize the Verizon’s 4G LTE network and have been developed from Verizon Innovation Centers one of which is in Waltham, MA and the other located in San Francisco, CA. The devices are designed to [...]
Have you ever noticed that it seems more people are walking around with smartphones as opposed to carrying around their laptop PC? It almost seems as if the smartphone has become the preferred device of choice due to its portability and capability to easily connect to the nearest WiFi hotspot. Although the more recent laptop [...]
Although most tablet PCs are equipped with wireless Internet capability you may find yourself without a hotspot or Internet access in certain areas where you require a connection. For this reason, it is important to be able to have the ‘know how’ to connect your tablet PC to the Internet using your cellular phone. Depending [...]
Cellular network infrastructure presents a lot of challenges for network operators in terms of improving efficiency, increasing capacity to meet mobile device demands, and enhancing the speed of connectivity to accommodate bandwidth intensive applications, to name a few challenges. Cellular network providers constantly face concerns when it comes to radio frequencies and solving issues. More [...]
To meet the growing demand for mobile broadband access which is due to the increased use of mobile devices, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently initiated a proposal to make satellite communications available for mobile broadband access. The proposal will help Dish Network, one of the largest satellite providers, to diversify its services by offering [...]
The increased use of mobile devices is rapidly changing the face of how consumers prefer to interact in the global marketplace. Everywhere you look mobile devices and smartphones are all around you so, it only stands to reasons that mobile devices are changing the ecommerce industry and how consumers prefer to conduct trade. Mobile devices [...]
4G is the newest generation of high speed wireless broadband technology which offers a higher rate of data transfer than 3G technology. The higher rate of data transfer accommodates more applications that demand a high speed Internet connection in order to function properly. The letter G in 4G technology stands for generation which means that [...]
If you have used wireless Internet for any length of time you should be familiar with the term WiFi. WiFi relates to wireless connectivity to the Internet and also refers to a hotspot or access point where you establish Internet connectivity in a public venue. The term MiFi refers to the same type of connection [...]
Most people associate antivirus software and security suites with laptop PC and desktop use. However, these perceptions are rapidly changing with the increased use of mobile devices. Since mobile devices are becoming more popular this also makes them a prime target for hackers and online criminals. For this reason, many antivirus software providers are designing [...]
In today’s mobile environment you rarely come across someone when you are out in public that does not carry some type of mobile device. Everywhere you go you see people attached to their mobile phones in which they practically carry their entire life. Although picking up a virus on your cell phone is less likely [...]
EVDO is a protocol that is used to establish high speed broadband connectivity to your PC or mobile device to obtain an always-on connection which is capable of working at speeds close to those of a Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) connection. EVDO provides high speed wireless broadband regardless if you are traveling on the road [...]
Over the last decade consumers and business people alike have become increasingly mobile. Within the last few years there has been a significant increase in the number of people who are multitasking on the go. It is difficult not to notice the number of people who are interacting with a mobile device in some form [...]
Current cell phone service can be quite costly due to the fact that tends to be controlled by a handful of carriers such as Verizon, AT&T, and others. The current carriers restrict cell phone calling over a wireless network, restrict data usage, charge extra fees, overcharge for cell phones, and raise monthly rates on a [...]
Many mobile network carriers advertise high broadband speeds for 3G and 4G connections however; there are many factors that determine how fast the connection will really perform. The top speeds which are advertised by the mobile phone carriers such as Verizon, T-Mobile and others will vary according to the company’s network and the area in [...]
A new app for the Android smartphone was recently unveiled as a result of a partnership between eVoice and j2 Global Inc. The new app provides Android users with a way to prevent dropped business phone calls without using up minutes in their cellular plan. eVoice which advertises a “Radically Better Phone Number” and j2 [...]
Shopping for a mobile broadband provider can sometimes be like trying to choose the best item from a mall that is packed with the same stores. After a while they all seem to offer the same thing and you do not know which one is the best. The same rule applies to choosing the best [...]
If you are unfamiliar with Clear Internet it refers to WiMAX or 4G Internet connectivity. This is the latest form of high speed broadband Internet with CLEAR formerly being the Clearwire company. This type of broadband connectivity is known as fourth generation and is also commonly referred to as the future of wireless due to [...]
If you travel with your family, a group of friends, or conduct business with associates on the road there are times when you may want to share your mobile broadband connection with other users. You can establish this type of Internet connection by using a mobile broadband router along with a few other components. First [...]
In an environment where people carry their entire life with them on their mobile device data security has become an increasing concern due to the explosion of the mobile economy. When it comes to conventional Internet connectivity there are many security applications in place due to the length of time that traditional Internet has been [...]
