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Talking Points

Are femtocells the in-building wireless breakthrough?

Despite the hype that begun in 2007 over femtocells and their ability to extend coverage into buildings, the market is just beginning to take off this year and vendors — along with other advocates of the technology — say an enterprise version is on tap this year.

Indeed, new research from Informa Telecoms & Media indicates that femtocell technology is experiencing the initial signs of maturity, with several top-tier operators deploying the technology using a variety of business models. Mobile operators around the world have commenced nine commercial launches of femtocell technology, along with several ongoing trials.

While the consumer market remains a significant focus for operators, the value proposition offered by pushing the technology into the enterprise can't be ignored, analysts say. Enterprises benefit from these wireless signal extenders by saving costs and improving efficiency. At the same time, femtocells give operators a tool to push their services further into these high-paying customers' premises. They long have searched for ways to target the enterprise with managed mobility solutions. Read More

In the News

Netgear uses Firetide's WLAN controller

Mesh-networking vendor Firetide this week announced a strategic alliance and OEM deal with Netgear that calls for the latter company to license Firetide's WLAN controller software for use in Netgear's Pro-Safe 16-access point wireless management system. Read More

In Print

The right path

Choosing the proper band in which to operate — VHF, UHF or 800 MHz — is a multi-layered decision. Read More

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