In a new report, the consulting firm analyzed the potential economic effects of continued investment in 4G network technology, which is likely going to be dominated by LTE in the years ahead.

However, the firm said there are a range of possible outcomes, depending on how much is invested. Deloitte said the $25 billion investment figure assumes a baseline scenario in which U.S. 4G deployment proceeds at a moderate pace and the transition from 3G to 4G networks extends to the middle of the decade. The firm said that under these conditions, U.S. companies will be vulnerable to losing out to foreign competitors who aggressively deploy 4G networks abroad.

On the other hand, the $53 billion figure at the high end of the invest scale assumes a scenario in which U.S. carriers invest more rapidly in 4G networks, before foreign competitors gain market traction. Deloitte said the demand stimulated by new 4G offerings would justify more network investment and will lead to a “virtuous cycle” of growth and investment.

Deloitte said rapid 4G adoption could help catalyze growth in cloud computing. Additionally, 4G adoption will help minority groups, rural communities and localities with limited access to full broadband connectivity, as well as some small businesses.

Verizon Wireless’ (NYSE:VZ) LTE network now covers more than half of the U.S. population, and Verizon expects to cover its entire 3G footprint with LTE by the end of 2013. Verizon’s LTE deployment is the world’s most aggressive, but AT&T Mobility (NYSE:T) plans to catch up quickly. AT&T is poised to launch its LTE network later this summer in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio. The company expects to deploy LTE across 70 million POPs in 15 markets by year-end, and also plans to complete its LTE deployment by the end of 2013. Part of AT&T’s proposed $39 billion acquisition of T-Mobile USA will involve AT&T using T-Mobile’s 1700 MHz AWS spectrum to deploy LTE.

Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S), meanwhile, continues to resell Clearwire’s (NASDAQ:CLWR) mobile WiMAX service under the Sprint 4G brand in 71 markets. Clearwire’s network covers around 130 million POPs.

With the new Skype WiFi app, you can go online on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch (running iOS 4.1 or above with multitasking) at over 1 million WiFi hotspots around the world, including hotels, airports, train stations, convention centres, bars and restaurants. And withSkype Credit you only pay for the minutes you use. So, there’s no need to buy an hour or day WiFi voucher if you’re only looking to check your email or make a quick Skype call.

Skype WiFi is great for travellers all over the world: It’s a must-have app, for your iPhone or iPad whether you’re on a business trip or enjoying holidays abroad. Skype WiFi offers you a cost-effective and easy way to get online with an iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad. Paying on a per-minute basis for WiFi Internet access is great when you’re abroad as you can avoid data roaming charges when you update Facebook, send a tweet, make a Skype call or upload photos.

WiFi access prices through Skype start from US$ 0.06/4p/€0,05 (inclusive of VAT) per minute* and you will only be charged for the minutes you are connected. There are no limits on the amount of data you can upload or download.

All you need to enjoy Skype WiFi on your iPhone or iPad is a Skype account and some Skype Credit.**

It’s easy to get started with Skype WiFi:

• Go to the App Store and download the Skype WiFi app
• Open the Skype WiFi app for iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad
• Sign in with your Skype account details or visit Skype.com to create a new account
• Tap Go Online and you’re online!
• Once you’ve finished, just tap Disconnect

 

To celebrate the new Skype WiFi app and to give you a chance to try it out, Skype WiFi will be free around the globe from Saturday 20th August 00:00 till Sunday 21st August 23:59 BST for a maximum of 60 minutes***. To enjoy free wireless access, download Skype WiFi on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch or make sure you have the latest Skype software on your computer. Find yourself a hotspot and connect!

Skype WiFi is made available through WiFi operators around the world. For a complete list of supported hotspots, visit skype.com/go/skypewifi.

*Prices may vary by Wi-Fi operator.

**To sign up for a Skype account or buy Skype Credit, you’ll need to visit Skype.com on your computer or via the browser on your iOS device.

***Capped at 4 x 15-min sessions per unique Skype ID.

The operator will offer dual-mode devices that incorporate both LTE and its faster 3G technology known as HSPA+. The operator has yet to launch LTE services but plans to roll out networks in Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio later this year. By the end of 2011, AT&T intends to expand LTE services to 15 markets, which it says will cover 70 million Americans. Customers outside the 4G coverage area will default to the HSPA+ network.

AT&T will be selling the USBConnect Momentum 4G modem and the AT&T Mobile Hotspot Elevate 4G. The devices will be available for $49.99 and $69.99, respectively, with a two-year contract after a $50 mail-in rebate. The operator plans to charge $50 per month for 5GB and $10 for each additional gigabyte that goes over that allotment. This pricing is similar to AT&T’s current pricing on its HSPA+ network. On Aug. 26, AT&T will also upgrade the HSPA+ USBConnect Adrenaline to LTE via an over-the-air update.

Verizon (NYSE: VZ), meanwhile, now has LTE service live in more than 100 markets and will expand to 175 markets covering 185 million POPs by year-end. Verizon charges $30 for 2GB, $50 for 5GB and $80 for 10GB on its LTE network, for both data-only devices and smartphones. Verizon sold 1.2 million LTE devices in the second quarter, up from 500,000 in the first quarter.

The internet browser maker Mozilla is all set to introduce Mobile operating system for the web. Firefox Mozilla occupied the top browser application unit even after being released late in the competitive segment. The mobile OS platform from Mozilla is expected to rock the world by the end of 2011. The end users can expect a faster browser for their mobile devices to go with and the application will be free for both Android and iOS users. The social integration touch points will also be enabled on the browser platform to boost the overall usability on the go at all times.

Mobile OS segment is already competitive with the prevailing presence of Android and iOS. The end users can expect an integrated and adjusted solution to meet the business contingencies of the users. Mozilla’s mobile platform is being mainly proposed to scoot up the overall valuation of the company too.

Therefore, stay glued and look to mint from the best breed real time mobile browsing possibilities at all times. The streamlined mobile OS from Mozilla will essentially be backed by a dedicated app store and who knows that the OS supremacy witnesses another chapter after the long over launch of Android OS.

Qubee now becomes the second to offer 1.5Mbps Wimax broadband in Pakistan, earlier Wi-tribe was offering the same speed.

With the name of  Venture Max, Qubee now introduces, though apparently, unlimited 1.5Mbps at same price as Wi-Tribe is offering.

Charges:

• Monthly Charges of Rs. 2400
• Security deposit of Rs. 3200 (refundable)
• Total upfront charges for new connection:
  • Wifi Modem: Rs. 4700
  • Indoor Shuttle: Rs. 4200

As per Qubee, the package is unlimited as Qubee says:

The unlimited packages have no cap on the amount a customer downloads. However, the customer bandwidth may be subjected to a higher contention

But while talking to a Qubee representative, he told that this package is unlimited in the sense that if you corss the monthly cap of 40GB, you will still be able to use the internet but the connection speed will be limited to 64Kbps for that month. Once the billing cycle completes, your connection speed will be restored to original one.

Also Qubee website says that “Out of bundle charges Rs 0.11 per MB” but he said that there are no extra charges for the over usage for unlimited package but the over usage will result in the reduction in connection speed, as described earlier

Note:

• The unlimited packages for residential users are not usable by commercial users or for further reselling as per directives of PTA

For further details, please visit: http://www.qubee.com.pk