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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:
For Open Networks, Yahoo!’s oneSearch is Impressive
Neither
terrestrial nor mobile satellite networks can economically serve areas of very
low population density. How about
something in between?
A new
technology addresses technical shortcomings of over-the-air repeaters.
A
“midterm” look at the ongoing 700 MHz spectrum auction.
Managing
usage density will be key to 4G network operations.
Mobile
environments may pose a challenge for OFDM broadband data technologies.
Does OFDM
have the chops to qualify as a disruptive technology?
Teaming
public safety with a commercial operator in the 700 MHz D Block poses
challenges but offers opportunities.
“How Open Will ‘Open Networks’ Be?”
FCC
Innovation in setting 700 MHz auction rules includes “open network”
requirements. How will that impact the
auction and the industry?
With the
wireless industry hoping to cash in on content and data features, the demise of
MVNO Amp’d Mobile raises serious questions.
“CTIA Wireless 2007: Less Sizzle, More Steak”
“Time Domain Duplex: Some Interesting Possibilities”
“Public Safety Spectrum: Technology Holy War”
“Is Mobile Advertising the Next Big Thing?”
Mobile advertising could be a bandwidth hog or a nice revenue stream. Content and delivery innovations are a must to ensure it is the latter.
“Clearwire Pushes WiMAX to the Big Time”
“Will Airborne Wireless Take Off?”
“Handset Features – a Personal Perspective” Wireless Week
Is it possible that cell phone
manufacturers have become so enamored of bells and whistles that they've lost
interest in basic features and performance?
“Reading the Spectrum Tea Leaves” Wireless Week
Strategy emerges as the key
differentiator with new spectrum plans.
“Let’s Get Real with Wireless Price Points” Wireless Week
Winners of the AWS spectrum auction
face significant hurdles related to costs and resulting service pricing.
“Wireless Network Design for Dummies? Not Likely.” Wireless Week
With the AWS auctions in play, new
entrants are preparing to introduce wireless services. But putting together the
network to support it will be anything but easy.
“Spectrum Popularity – What’s the Dif?” Wireless Week
In the auction game, there's method
to the madness of which spectrum will bring in the big bucks.
Merger
Technology Perspectives”
Technology
synergies make the Lucent-Alcatel merger appear good on paper, but its
viability in the real world remains a question mark.
U.S., Europe: Who Reigns Supreme?
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