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Small cells in the office: it couldn’t be simpler

By Frederick Thepot Integrating small cells with the PBX has emerged as a serious option for enterprises seeking to keep a lid on their mobile call costs while adding extra functionality to the handsets and improving call quality. Many businesses view their mobile operator’s network as being completely incompatible with the enterprise PBX. On the other side, the service provider …

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iPad – boom or bust for mobile operators? Part 2

By Steve Costello The launch of the iPad heralds a new breed of smart device. So what will be the impact on mobile data? In the second of two parts, we look at the opportunities for operators. With Apple releasing its first iPad devices with integrated 3G connectivity late in April 2010, there will be significant interest among the operator ecosystem …

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Femto cells or WiFi? You’re asking the wrong question. It’s both.

?By Julia Mason. Discussions of the relative merits of femto cells and WiFi are often presented as opposing technologies. The reality is that both have a vital role to play in supporting future mobile traffic growth. There are some locations in which femto cells or small cells are clearly the best option, such as public places where the 3G signal …

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