See this at: airvana.com| Added on 10/28/09

Airvana’s breakthrough product HubBub CDMA, is a small, inexpensive “personal” mobile access point, or femtocell access point. When deployed in homes and offices, HubBub CDMA will allow subscribers to use their existing CDMA handsets – in-building –... See more

Airvana’s breakthrough product HubBub CDMA, is a small, inexpensive “personal” mobile access point, or femtocell access point. When deployed in homes and offices, HubBub CDMA will allow subscribers to use their existing CDMA handsets – in-building – with significantly improved coverage and increased broadband wireless performance. Airvana’s HubBub CDMA uses the Internet protocol to deliver high-quality voice and multimedia services through broadband Internet connections such as DSL, cable, or fiber optic networks. This IP-based architecture allows the HubBub CDMA to be deployed and managed in virtually any environment where there is broadband Internet service. To ensure trusted security and reliable mobility, HubBub CDMA is interconnected via Airvana’s Universal Access Gateway (UAG). As a robust security and mobility gateway, the UAG allows operators to deliver mobile voice and data services to subscribers over a combination of macro-mobile, Wi-Fi, and Femtocell networks. UAG is... See less

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See this at: mobileaccess.com| Added on 10/28/09

The MobileAccess EnCOVER Solutions Pathway brings wireless indoors with a portfolio of products that deliver any mix of wireless services to anywhere in your building or throughout your multi-building campus. Trusted and preferred by wireless service... See more

The MobileAccess EnCOVER Solutions Pathway brings wireless indoors with a portfolio of products that deliver any mix of wireless services to anywhere in your building or throughout your multi-building campus. Trusted and preferred by wireless service providers internationally, our product solutions connects you to your wireless applications and services. See less

See this at: femtoforum.org| Added on 10/28/09

The Femto Forum is a not-for-profit membership organisation founded in 2007 to promote femtocell deployment worldwide. We are independent, technology agnostic and inclusive of all relevant stakeholders. Comprised of mobile operators, telecoms... See more

The Femto Forum is a not-for-profit membership organisation founded in 2007 to promote femtocell deployment worldwide. We are independent, technology agnostic and inclusive of all relevant stakeholders. Comprised of mobile operators, telecoms hardware and software vendors, content providers and innovative start-ups, our mission is to advance the development and adoption of femtocell products and services as the optimum technology for the provision of high-quality 2G/3G coverage and premium services within the residential and SME markets. The Forum is chartered to encourage the growth of a partner ecosystem committed to innovation in standards-based network infrastructure and to achieve high levels of collaboration and product interoperability. See less

See this at: thinkfemtocell.com| Added on 09/08/09

Simply speaking: Picocells are operated and managed more closely by the network operator who also pays for site rental, transmission back to the core network * Femtocells are semi-autonomous, sensing from their immediate environment the best... See more

Simply speaking: Picocells are operated and managed more closely by the network operator who also pays for site rental, transmission back to the core network * Femtocells are semi-autonomous, sensing from their immediate environment the best frequency and radio parameters to use. They are installed, powered and connected by the end user or business with less active remote management by the network operator, who remains responsible for them. What’s the difference between picocells and femtocells? Cellular systems increase capacity by reusing the same radio frequencies across many cellsites – in dense urban areas that means cellsites with coverage areas of as little as 200 metres. In order to provide adequate capacity, plus good in-building coverage (and thus quality), large numbers of small cellsites are required. Macrocells are the original, wide area high power basestations which cover areas up to about 20 miles radius (more in specific situation). In urban areas, a separate layer of... See less

See this at: solsie.com| Added on 08/31/09

The CDMA Femtocell 9100 Series includes a session-initiated protocol (SIP) / voice-over Internet protocol (VoIP) soft phone and provides enhanced mobile phone coverage inside the home. A first of its kind, the CDMA 9100 Series allows users to deploy... See more

The CDMA Femtocell 9100 Series includes a session-initiated protocol (SIP) / voice-over Internet protocol (VoIP) soft phone and provides enhanced mobile phone coverage inside the home. A first of its kind, the CDMA 9100 Series allows users to deploy a femtocell – a small, low-cost, wireless access point – connected through a broadband connection for optimal wireless performance and coverage. The device also serves as a touch-screen digital picture frame, fitting aesthetically into a home environment. "We are pleased to be honored for this innovative product that brings consumers the true benefit of media mobility," said Fred Wright, senior vice president, Wireless Networks, Motorola, Inc. "This product highlights one of Motorola’s core competencies as a technology integrator and combining our expertise with other technologies makes this a unique, integrated product." Making it simple for users to manage and deploy wireless coverage in their home or small business, the CDMA Femtocell... See less

See this at: airwalkcom.com| Added on 08/31/09

The EdgePoint is a compact cellular access point, or femtocell, which provides premier cellular service inside buildings and at the edge of macro networks. Users that previously had inconsistent cellular service in a specific location can add an... See more

The EdgePoint is a compact cellular access point, or femtocell, which provides premier cellular service inside buildings and at the edge of macro networks. Users that previously had inconsistent cellular service in a specific location can add an EdgePoint femtocell to their existing service plan and experience continuous service throughout a household or small office. Operators experience significant savings and efficiencies by adding EdgePoint to their offerings: * Reduce operation and deployment costs by utilizing IP backhaul technologies * Maximize minutes of use through transitioning home phone users to cellular users * Improve cellular services and customer satisfaction to ultimately reduce churn AirWalk has two models available: See less

See this at: haysystems.com| Added on 08/31/09

Femtocells create new opportunities for mobile network operators including improvements to the quality of the subscriber experience, the opportunity for new services, lower CAPEX and OPEX, increased operator revenue and cheaper calls for subscribers.... See more

Femtocells create new opportunities for mobile network operators including improvements to the quality of the subscriber experience, the opportunity for new services, lower CAPEX and OPEX, increased operator revenue and cheaper calls for subscribers. The addition of femtocell infrastructure to an existing network, or as part of a new network build, need not be a demanding process. The HSL 2.75G Femtocell has been designed with this in mind and is therefore simple to deploy and manage. Targeted for use by large and small GSM network operators, the HSL 2.75G Femtocell is suited for use in both residential and office environments. HSL's Femtocell supports GSM, GPRS and EDGE enabling network operators to provide their subscribers with fast mobile data connections in their own homes and offices, and to focus on revenue opportunities available from both its 2G subscriber base as well as its 3G subscriber base. 3G subscribers will be able to use the HSL 2.75G Femtocell through 2G support... See less

See this at: infosecpals.com| Added on 08/18/09

Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA) (aka Generic Access Network - GAN) is a technology for inbuidling coverage which relies on unlicensed radio access technologies like bluetooth or 802.11(WLAN) to provide coverage while the mobile handset is indoors or... See more

Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA) (aka Generic Access Network - GAN) is a technology for inbuidling coverage which relies on unlicensed radio access technologies like bluetooth or 802.11(WLAN) to provide coverage while the mobile handset is indoors or near public WiFi networks. UMAs require Dual-mode phones WiFi-GSM, Bluetooth-GSM which seamless transition between cellular and unlicensed wireless spectrum, new equipment requirement makes it an upfront additional cost for the subscriber. In the short run UMAs are gaining more popularity in US and Europe but it is expected in the long run femtocells will lead. T-mobile USA has the hotspot@home UMA service and Sprint has limited launch of femtocells in some markets. See less

See this at: safenet-inc.com| Added on 08/18/09

The QuickSec/IPsec toolkit family provides a complete solution for protecting the IP traffic between deployed Femtocell Access Points (FAP) and the carriers Femtocell Gateway (FGW) to the end user equipment. The SafeNet QuickSec/IPsec Server toolkit... See more

The QuickSec/IPsec toolkit family provides a complete solution for protecting the IP traffic between deployed Femtocell Access Points (FAP) and the carriers Femtocell Gateway (FGW) to the end user equipment. The SafeNet QuickSec/IPsec Server toolkit for Femtocell is designed to be integrated into security gateways residing on the edge of the operator network. These highly scalable IPsec concentrators perform the IKEv2 authentication and terminate the femtocell connections. This functionality must be built into lu-concentrators, GANCs and Proxy CSCFs. The source code of SafeNet’s QuickSec/IPsec Client toolkit for Femtocell is designed specifically to run on FAPs. Whether the architecture requires lu-over-IP, UMA, or IMS, QuickSec/IPsec will provide the IPsec protocol for secure connectivity. QuickSec/IPsec’s ANSI C source code implementation of IPsec and IKE protocols is easily portable to any embedded operating system. See less

See this at: samsung.com| Added on 08/18/09

You plug-and-play! It works for you! | UbiCells can be remotely managed by the UbiCell Manager.

You plug-and-play! It works for you! | UbiCells can be remotely managed by the UbiCell Manager. See less

See this at: samsung.com| Added on 08/18/09

"CDMA Ubicell™, the unique and world's first ultra-small CDMA base station, provides CDMA call coverage for areas that high capacity CDMA MACRO BTS cannot handle such as dead spots in homes and indoor environments as well as areas where radio waves... See more

"CDMA Ubicell™, the unique and world's first ultra-small CDMA base station, provides CDMA call coverage for areas that high capacity CDMA MACRO BTS cannot handle such as dead spots in homes and indoor environments as well as areas where radio waves are weak. For end users, Samsung CDMA Ubicell™ provides service continuity by securing indoor coverage in homes and SOHOs. In addition, for telecommunication service providers, it enhances indoor call quality. Thus, service providers can lower their churning rate and secure their competitive advantage. Samsung CDMA Ubicell™ is designed for easy installation, operation, and use, taking into account that typical users do not have deep knowledge of communications and equipment,. See less

See this at: netgear.com| Added on 08/18/09

* WCDMA radios operate in the 1.9 GHz Rx/2.1 GHz Tx bands * Extends mobile device coverage into RF dead zones and improves reception in poor coverage areas, connecting mobile devices to the wireless network via ADSL * Assures highest possible... See more

* WCDMA radios operate in the 1.9 GHz Rx/2.1 GHz Tx bands * Extends mobile device coverage into RF dead zones and improves reception in poor coverage areas, connecting mobile devices to the wireless network via ADSL * Assures highest possible broadband data rates to mobile phones for downloads * Delivers longer mobile device battery life between charging by using the device’s automatic power reduction feature while in close proximity to Femtocell * Combines private mobile base station, ADSL2+ modem, router, double firewall, 802.11g access point, and 4-port Ethernet switch * 2 voice lines to make and receive VoIP calls * Easy modem router set-up with Smart Wizard™ Installation CD * NETGEAR Voice Wizard for easy configuration of your broadband VoIP provider See less

See this at: nextel.com| Added on 08/04/09

With Sprint AIRAVE™, a winner of the 2008 PC World 25 Most Innovative Products Award, you'll enjoy enhanced wireless service in your home or office — even if there is no coverage. It's like having your own miniature cell tower that covers up to 5,000... See more

With Sprint AIRAVE™, a winner of the 2008 PC World 25 Most Innovative Products Award, you'll enjoy enhanced wireless service in your home or office — even if there is no coverage. It's like having your own miniature cell tower that covers up to 5,000 square feet. See less

See this at: verizonwireless.com| Added on 08/04/09

Easy to install. Plug into your high-speed Internet connection and place near a window. Sign in to My Verizon to create your optional managed access list. Learn More

Easy to install. Plug into your high-speed Internet connection and place near a window. Sign in to My Verizon to create your optional managed access list. Learn More See less

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See this at: netgear.com| Added on 10/17/08

Instant Broadband Access with Internet Sharing and Voice over IP (VoIP) * WCDMA radios operate in the 1.9 GHz Rx/2.1 GHz Tx bands * Extends mobile device coverage into RF dead zones and improves reception in poor coverage areas, connecting mobile... See more

Instant Broadband Access with Internet Sharing and Voice over IP (VoIP) * WCDMA radios operate in the 1.9 GHz Rx/2.1 GHz Tx bands * Extends mobile device coverage into RF dead zones and improves reception in poor coverage areas, connecting mobile devices to the wireless network via ADSL * Assures highest possible broadband data rates to mobile phones for downloads * Delivers longer mobile device battery life between charging by using the device’s automatic power reduction feature while in close proximity to Femtocell * Combines private mobile base station, ADSL2+ modem, router, double firewall, 802.11g access point, and 4-port Ethernet switch * 2 voice lines to make and receive VoIP calls * Easy modem router set-up with Smart Wizard™ Installation CD * NETGEAR Voice Wizard for easy configuration of your broadband VoIP provider The DVG834GH Femtocell Voice Gateway is the power in your wireless and wired network. Seven products in one, it combines private mobile base station, ADSL2+... See less

See this at: rfwel.com| Added on 07/08/08

Sprint AIRAVE is a device that creates a CDMA signal for your mobile phone (like a miniature cell tower). AIRAVE provides enhanced and reliable mobile phone coverage in your house or office even if your existing wireless coverage is poor. How Does... See more

Sprint AIRAVE is a device that creates a CDMA signal for your mobile phone (like a miniature cell tower). AIRAVE provides enhanced and reliable mobile phone coverage in your house or office even if your existing wireless coverage is poor. How Does Sprint AIRAVE Work? Sprint AIRAVE utilizes existing broadband data service to carry your mobile calls over the internet (similar to Voice Over Internet Protocol). And the best thing is that AIRAVE works with any Sprint CDMA handset! What Equipment Do I need? Sprint AIRAVE requires two things: broadband data service and an available Ethernet port. If you do not currently have an available Ethernet port on your DSL/Cable modem, you will need to purchase a router in order to connect the AIRAVE device to your broadband data service. Unlimited Calling With the AIRAVE Unlimited Voice Plan you can add to your existing Sprint voice plan for unlimited calling from your home. Easy To Use Make or receive calls from home with any Sprint phone. When you... See less

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See this at: samsung.com| Added on 07/08/08

"CDMA Ubicell™, the unique and world's first ultra-small CDMA base station, provides CDMA call coverage for areas that high capacity CDMA MACRO BTS cannot handle such as dead spots in homes and indoor environments as well as areas where radio waves... See more

"CDMA Ubicell™, the unique and world's first ultra-small CDMA base station, provides CDMA call coverage for areas that high capacity CDMA MACRO BTS cannot handle such as dead spots in homes and indoor environments as well as areas where radio waves are weak. For end users, Samsung CDMA Ubicell™ provides service continuity by securing indoor coverage in homes and SOHOs. In addition, for telecommunication service providers, it enhances indoor call quality. Thus, service providers can lower their churning rate and secure their competitive advantage. Samsung CDMA Ubicell™ is designed for easy installation, operation, and use, taking into account that typical users do not have deep knowledge of communications and equipment,. See less

See this at: msnbc.msn.com| Added on 07/08/08

Mark Milliman lives north of Boulder, Colo., and his family’s home is situated in a bit of a valley. Lovely location, but lousy for cell phone reception inside the house. He was a perfect candidate for help from a device known as a femtocell, a sort... See more

Mark Milliman lives north of Boulder, Colo., and his family’s home is situated in a bit of a valley. Lovely location, but lousy for cell phone reception inside the house. He was a perfect candidate for help from a device known as a femtocell, a sort of small cellular tower in a box that resembles a wireless router, and helps boost indoor cell coverage. Last fall, Milliman ordered a femtocell through his cell phone carrier, Sprint, which is testing the device in the Denver, Indianapolis and Nashville areas. See less

See this at: ipaccess.com| Added on 07/08/08

The world's leading picocell solution helps operators improve GSM, GPRS and EDGE coverage and capacity for enterprises, SME's and public spaces.

The world's leading picocell solution helps operators improve GSM, GPRS and EDGE coverage and capacity for enterprises, SME's and public spaces. See less

See this at: pcworld.com| Added on 06/21/08

With femtocells gaining more attention as a potential money-saving technology, several companies are racing to claim space in the emerging femtocell market, said members of a recent panel hosted by MassNetComms. While the panelists -- all of whom... See more

With femtocells gaining more attention as a potential money-saving technology, several companies are racing to claim space in the emerging femtocell market, said members of a recent panel hosted by MassNetComms. While the panelists -- all of whom represented companies at least partially involved in the production of femtocells -- disagreed about particulars, all of them said femtocell technology has evolved to the point where it would soon be sold in large quantities to consumers. In particular, they noted Sprint Nextel's recent rollout of its Airave devices in Denver and Indianapolis marked the first time a major carrier has sold femtocells in metropolitan markets. "In some sense, [Sprint's early entry into the femtocell market] is a land grab," said Sanjeev Verma, the founder and vice president of marketing and business development for Airvana, a firm that specializes in broadband wireless infrastructure. "Once you go and install a Sprint femtocell in your home, and you've signed up... See less

See this at: deadcellzones.blogsp...| Added on 06/21/08

A femtocell—originally known as an Access Point Base Station—is a small cellular base station, typically designed for use in residential or small business environments. It connects to the service provider’s network via broadband (such as DSL or... See more

A femtocell—originally known as an Access Point Base Station—is a small cellular base station, typically designed for use in residential or small business environments. It connects to the service provider’s network via broadband (such as DSL or cable); current designs typically support 2 to 5 mobile phones in a residential setting. A femtocell allows service providers to extend service coverage indoors, especially where access would otherwise be limited or unavailable. A number of non-U.S. operators have announced intention to have field trials in 2008, including O2, Softbank, TeliaSonera and Vodafone. Most analysts agree that 2008 will primarily be field trials and soft launch, while commercial launch will be commence in 2009. When will the U.S. carriers get their act together and catch up to the rest of the world? See less

See this at: sci-tech-today.com| Added on 06/21/08

Verizon Wireless is joining Sprint Nextel Corp. in jumping on the latest craze in the wireless world: little boxes called femtocells that boost cell-phone coverage in subscribers' homes. "Our plans are to deploy femtocells in 2008," Verizon Wireless'... See more

Verizon Wireless is joining Sprint Nextel Corp. in jumping on the latest craze in the wireless world: little boxes called femtocells that boost cell-phone coverage in subscribers' homes. "Our plans are to deploy femtocells in 2008," Verizon Wireless' Chief Technology Officer, Tony Melone, said Wednesday at the CTIA Wireless industry show in Las Vegas. Much is unclear about the plan, including how much Verizon Wireless plans to charge. But Melone said the company was gearing up for a full-fledged rollout. Sprint is the only other carrier that is conducting more than a small trial with the technology, but it is selling femtocells only in Denver, Indianapolis and Nashville, Tenn. When it launched the program last year, Sprint said it was planning to take the offer nationwide this year, but it hasn't announced any specific plans to do so. Femtocells address a challenge for the industry as more and more people drop their landlines: poor cellular coverage within the home. Femtocells tackle... See less

See this at: motorola.com| Added on 06/21/08

Femtocells will deliver home broadband communication like never before, by enabling personal devices to perform seamlessly in and out of the home. Connection to the operator's mobile network via a gateway over an existing home broadband connection,... See more

Femtocells will deliver home broadband communication like never before, by enabling personal devices to perform seamlessly in and out of the home. Connection to the operator's mobile network via a gateway over an existing home broadband connection, Femtocell solutions make indoor coverage for mobile communications truly pervasive, while delivering additional benefits to both the Operator and the end-user. Motorola's Femtocell solutions draw upon our extensive experience in collapsed architectures, RF techniques, home gateways, CPE management, and FMC solutions (such as UMA) to enable Operators to launch new services with fast time-to market and low risk. See less

See this at: 3gnewsroom.com| Added on 09/21/06

Kineto Wireless and Ubiquisys announced that the companies are collaborating on a femtocell solution that employs the 3GPP UMA standard to provide mobile core network integration. As a result of this collaboration, operators will be able to implement... See more

Kineto Wireless and Ubiquisys announced that the companies are collaborating on a femtocell solution that employs the 3GPP UMA standard to provide mobile core network integration. As a result of this collaboration, operators will be able to implement a standardized, cost-effective, and secure access-network system that supports large-scale femtocell deployments, leveraging the existing embedded base of 2G and 3G cell phones. Femtocells are low-cost cellular access points for mobile operators looking to provide enhanced 2G or 3G coverage within homes and small businesses. Made possible through recent advances in low-cost 2G/3G silicon, as well as through advanced radio frequency planning techniques, femtocells are receiving interest from operators globally. However, key to sustainable, mass-market femtocell adoption is a standards-based core-network connectivity solution that supports cost-effective large-scale deployments. This standards-driven approach is central to both Kineto's... See less

See this at: abiresearch.com| Added on 09/21/06

Femtocell access points offer cellular carriers the opportunity to address fixed mobile convergence markets with a highly attractive and efficient solution. They provide savings on backhaul costs, improve in-building coverage, reduce churn, promote... See more

Femtocell access points offer cellular carriers the opportunity to address fixed mobile convergence markets with a highly attractive and efficient solution. They provide savings on backhaul costs, improve in-building coverage, reduce churn, promote migration and provide a platform for operators to build an effective delivery system for triple- and quadruple-play services. This study provides some much-needed clarity to a market that lacks definition and is still in the early days of its development. It delivers information that is critical for anyone wishing to develop a successful strategy for this highly lucrative market. What Does This Report Answer? * How many femtocells will be in operation, and when? * What types of customers will use femtocells? * How many femtocells will be shipped? * What are likely to be the most common architectures? * What features will femtocells support? * Who is addressing the femtocell market? * What strategic options do companies have to better address... See less

See this at: wireless-watch.com| Added on 09/21/06

There's a growing clamour around cellular "femtocells" (basically like picocells but even smaller). Designed for installation at the end of a broadband line, these are cellular base stations that are being pitched at the $100-$300 level depending who... See more

There's a growing clamour around cellular "femtocells" (basically like picocells but even smaller). Designed for installation at the end of a broadband line, these are cellular base stations that are being pitched at the $100-$300 level depending who you speak to. There have been at least two public statements about them by operators this week. SpringMobil's financial backer mentioned them on Wednesday at the MVNO conference I talked about yesterday. And this morning, Pipex has finally broken cover as the mysterious Ofcom auction winner Cyberpress Ltd (not a surprise as I'd found that the Pipex CEO was a director) and announced to that "There is also potential for this spectrum to be used in homegateways to provide mobile phone access through broadband connectivity." Also, on Tuesday I bumped into some folk from one of the leading startups targeting the space, called Ubiquisys. The other companies I know are looking are ip.access (the leading picocell vendor), 3Way Networks, Motorola... See less

See this at: eetimes.com| Added on 09/21/06

BARCELONA — picoChip Ltd. is demonstrating at the 3GSM World Congress here a femtocell 3G basestation reference design for use in home or small offices that the company says cellular operators could deploy as an alternative for Wi-Fi and Unlicensed... See more

BARCELONA — picoChip Ltd. is demonstrating at the 3GSM World Congress here a femtocell 3G basestation reference design for use in home or small offices that the company says cellular operators could deploy as an alternative for Wi-Fi and Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA). The PC2808 modem reference design supports HSDPA and will be software upgraded to also support the emerging high data rate uplink specification, HSUPA. picoChip (Bath, England) already has customers for its picocell and microcell basestation reference designs, but suggests such potentially cheaper and much smaller designs could represent an even bigger opportunity. “We may be looking 18 months to two years out, but cellular operators realize they need to counter the threat of competition from those gearing up to offer UMA or voice-over-WiFi (VoWiFi),” said Rupert Baines, vice president of marketing at picoChip. Importantly, such emerging technologies will allow customers to use existing cellular handsets. “The... See less

See this at: disruptivewireless.b...| Added on 09/21/06

Name:Dean Bubley Dean Bubley is the Founder of Disruptive Analysis, an independent technology industry analyst and consulting firm. An analyst with over 14 years’ experience, he primarily specialises in wireless, networking, and telecoms fields.... See more

Name:Dean Bubley Dean Bubley is the Founder of Disruptive Analysis, an independent technology industry analyst and consulting firm. An analyst with over 14 years’ experience, he primarily specialises in wireless, networking, and telecoms fields. His present focus is on wireless technology, especially the evolution of mobile device architecture & software, fixed-mobile convergence, shifts in service provider value chains, enterprise mobility, in-building technologies, wireless broadband, and the integration of cellular and WLAN. He was formerly an equity analyst, covering communications and software stocks with Granville Baird, the UK arm of US-based investment bank Robert W. Baird. Prior to that, he had spent eight years at UK research firm Datamonitor, where he co-founded the company's Technology business unit, directly managed the Internet & Networking competency area and custom consulting operations, and held the titles of Chief Analyst and Director of Consulting. Mr Bubley has... See less