 CASE STUDY:
Ertach’s WiMAX Experience in Argentina.
By Cintia Garza, Market Analyst
Ertach (previously Millicom Argentina) was founded in 1998 by Millicom International Cellular and the business group Sociedad Comercial del Plata (SCP). In that year, Ertach was awarded licenses of 50 MHz of spectrum in the 3.4-3.7 GHz frequency band for data transmission and value-added services. Today, the company is one of the leading providers of broadband wireless solutions in Argentina and Latin America. But the success they enjoys today was not an easy battle. The company commented to us about the challenges they overcame in order to occupy their present position in the Argentinean market. more…
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Apple’s iPod Touch with Wi-Fi iTunes Store is a Winner for non-PC Consumers
By Jeff Orr, Senior Analyst – Consumer Electronics |
It’s easy to debate Apple’s decision to have their iPhone Internet services run over AT&T’s older, slower EDGE data network. In contrast, this week’s announcement of the iPod touch is directly from the playbook of good strategy as Apple opens up the portable media player (PMP) market to non-PC users. The iPod touch – essentially a thinner iPhone sans phone – along with a new release of iTunes makes content downloads feasible using Wi-Fi wireless networking. This is unique as MP3 players and Apple’s iPod portfolio have been hindered from reaching a significant consumer segment that doesn’t have access to a broadband-enabled personal computer. . more…
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An Overview of WiMAX in North AFRICA
By Habib Bouattay, Sr. Consultant - Maravedis Partner |
During his speech on March 20, 2006, the 50th anniversary of Tunisia’s independence, President Ben Ali recommended the adoption of WiMAX technology for broadband Internet access. WiMAX was considered part of the public telecommunication network; so, the government authorized Tunisie Telecom, the historical operator, and Divona Telecom to roll out WiMAX networks. Tunisie Telecom has undertaken a couple of trials in Tunis city and launched a tender to select a WiMAX vendor to roll out a network in a small suburban area located in Sfax city. The area to cover is about 6 km in length. However, Divona has implemented WiMAX networks in Tunis city and Sfax, mainly in urban areas to cover corporate customers. more…
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