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White Paper: Critical Infrastructure Network

 

A new White Paper by Elliott Drucker explores the unique window of opportunity currently open which could be exploited to address three critical national interest needs for broadband wireless communications (public safety, “Smart Grid,” and rural broadband) with a single nationwide 700 MHz network.  Even better, the spectrum is already allocated, and federal stimulus funding could pay for most if not all network deployment costs.  Download the White paper.

 

 

Recent Publications

 

Elliott Drucker is the author of numerous papers and articles relating to wireless technology.  Here are links to some recently published articles available on-line:

 

 

The Case for Boosting User Equipment Performance Wireless Week – 07/18/2010

Quickest route to increased 3G/4G data QoE and network capacity?  Boost user equipment sensitivity and transmit power.

 

 The Significance of Verizon's Skype DealWireless Week (on-line)

At a CTIA Show press conference, Verizon and Skype provide details.  Surprise!  It’s not VoIP.

 

 The Future of Voice 

VoIP apps for smartphones and standards for carrying voice over LTE networks will color the future of wireless voice services.  They will also bring challenges for network operators

 

 Meeting the Challenges of Data Growth 

FCC Innovation in setting 700 MHz auction rules includes “open network” requirements.  How will that impact the auction and the industry?

 

Smart Grid Steals the Spotlight 

The Smart Grid is getting a lot of attention, and wireless will play a major role. But utilities will need to carefully examine various technologies and networks before making decisions.

 

The Droid – 3G and Beyond 

The marketing of Motorola’s new Droid Smartphone is important for some big players, and has technical implications beyond current 3G networks.

 

 The Impact of Nortel’s Bankruptcy 

Once a gorilla in telecom, the company is getting dismantled, leaving questions about the pieces.

 

ZigBee Targets ‘Small Potatoes’ Apps 

Simple yet sophisticated, self-configuring ZigBee networks provide short range, low bandwidth data comms to various M2M apps.

 

Critical Infrastructure Network: 3 in 1 

Introducing the Critical Infrastructure Network: wireless broadband service for critical national interests.

 

Observations from CTIA Wireless 2009 

Considering the current state of the economy, attendance and activity levels seemed surprisingly strong.  And some new products and technologies prove that innovation is still strong in the industry.

 

Femtocell Integration: No Easy Puzzle 

Integrating femtocells is not as simple as it sounds. To operate properly, integration must be performed in both the air interface and mobility management systems.

 

Two Critical 4G Challenges 

To achieve long-term commercial success with 4G networks, carriers and equipment suppliers must evolve channel quality enhancement technologies and also must manage user expectations of average throughput rates.

 

Looking for the ‘Best Days’Wireless Week

New business opportunities are key to future growth of the wireless industry.

 

Can Public Safety Go It Alone?Wireless Week

If lack of commercial interest in the 700 MHz D-block continues, the Public Safety Spectrum Trust may look for federal help in building its own nationwide wireless broadband network.

 

Opportunities in ‘User-Transparent’ CommunicationsWireless Week

In search of new revenues, network operators should look to third party service providers.

 

Tapping ‘White Spaces’ Won’t Be Easy Wireless Week

On the same day that U. S. Citizens elected a new president, the FCC voted to allow unlicensed use of “white spaces.”

 

Managing Technology in Turbulent Times Wireless Week – 11/01/2008

Establishing sound technology strategies will help the wireless industry cope with economic turbulence.

 

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