RF design and planning is a fundamental activity central to the optimal use of wireless spectrum. Not only is RF spectrum a finite resource, it is also quite expensive and every operator aims to use it effectively.

Every network is designed to ensure adequate coverage within the defined service area. The secondary consideration is to guarantee the capacity requirements of the users within the defined service area are satisfied. The capacity calculation should account for both local (home) subscribers and visitors who are roaming on the network. The situation where the number of users exceed the available network resources is referred to as congestion and is known in the industry as Busy Hour (BH). The effect of congestion leads to blocking on the network. (more)

A few members of WireIE recently attended a seminar as part of “Mobile Mondays” at the MaRS Centre, in downtown Toronto.

The event was hosted by Micheal O’Farrell –Chair of the dotMobi Advisory Group and lead author of the Wiley publication, “Mobile Internet for Dummies”.

O’Farrell’s presentation revolved around the mobile Internet revolution and how companies should become a part of it.

It is a fact that four mobile phones are purchased for every personal computer, which means there is a world of individuals whose main access point to the Internet is a mobile device. (more)

On Tuesday, April 28, WireIE conducted its first semi-annual offsite meeting of 2009. In attendance were WireIE employees from Canada, the US, and emerging markets, as well as representatives from our partner companies and strategic advisors.

The meeting was an excellent opportunity for everyone at the company to come together in the same place at the same time and review our three main areas that we work in for Network Transformation Solutions – Telco. Tier 1, Telco. Emerging Markets, and the Utility Sector. Today’s market was analyzed for each, as well as what it will look like in three-to-five years. (more)