AT&T has the fastest LTE network (if you can access it)

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The big U.S. wireless carriers are all fighting over who has the fastest LTE network, touting the speeds that can be obtained over the next-generation networking technology. But who is out in front when it comes to LTE? A new report out today tries to answer that question, and the results may surprise you. AT&T,… Read More…

UW creates new degree focusing on communication within organizations

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The University of Washington’s Master of Communications in Digital Media program already teaches the ins and outs of intelligent relationship-building strategies and is now adding an additional degree focused on communication within networks. Under the roof of the UW Communication Leadership program, a “sister” degree will be created alongside the MCDM. It’s called MCCN: The Master of… Read More…

AT&T bolsters LTE network in Seattle, looks to rival Verizon

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It has been nearly two months since AT&T officially turned on its 4G LTE network in the Seattle area — offering speeds that are as much as 10 times faster than its 3G network. Now, the carrier is bolstering its LTE coverage in the greater Seattle area, optimizing the network for gadget and speed freaks…. Read More…

Sprint’s iDEN shutdown may impact Clearwire’s network

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Sprint’s plans to shut down its iDEN network next year could have an impact on Clearwire, with the broadband wireless company writing in a SEC filing that it will not continue to operate its own equipment at the Sprint locations once the network is decommissioned. “We concluded that, for certain of the Network and base… Read More…

Clearwire: New mobile network could reach speeds of 168 Mbps

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The big wireless carriers are all talking about the importance of network speed, with T-Mobile even rolling out a motorcycle-riding Carly to prove its point. But does Clearwire have the chance to blow past its much bigger rivals? That’s the word from CTO John Saw who recently told GigaOm that the company’s upcoming LTE network… Read More…

Video: Meet a few customers who love AT&T’s network

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You’ve heard the horror stories of AT&T’s network, with customers complaining about dropped calls and poor connectivity. In fact, a prominent Seattle venture capitalist told me earlier this week that he can’t wait until November when his AT&T contract expires, so he can run out and get a new iPhone 4S on Verizon. But maybe… Read More…

New $60 million data center slated for downtown Seattle

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Citing Seattle as a communications hub and an important portal to Asia, Redwood City, California-based Equinix announced today that it plans to build a new $60 million data center in the heart of the city. The new 51,000 square foot International Business Exchange facility, slated to open in 2013, will be adjacent to Equinix’s existing SE2 data… Read More…

Centri raises $1.6M to help carriers boost performance

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More and more smartphones are ending up in the hands of Americans, and with those new devices come added stresses on wireless networks. Seattle startup Centri, which plans to launch its technology next week, has scored $1.6 million in funding from members of the Alliance of Angels and others. Vaughan Emery declined to disclose the… Read More…

Clearwire shares tumble 30 percent as Sprint promises aggressive 4G rollout in 2012

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Sprint is targeting a big 4G network push next year, with company executives saying today that its high-speed LTE wireless network will cover 120 million people by the end of next year. But what does that mean for Clearwire, which has provided the backbone for Sprint’s wireless data network for the past few years? Clearwire… Read More…

Clearwire embraces LTE as subscribers top 7.6 million and losses mount

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Clearwire made a bold — yet highly-anticipated step today — as the Kirkland broadband wireless company announced plans to build a 4G long-term evolution (LTE) network that can deliver speeds to customers of as much as 120 Mbps. It is a big pivot for the company, originally founded by telecom billionaire Craig McCaw around the… Read More…