IP-based network, on how fast the partners' existing networks can be brought together.

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It is an all-IP-based network (Internet Protocol) and while Clear is going through some financial difficulties at the moment, the network is up and operating in 70 metro markets.

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IP-based network as fast as possible.

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Chip vendors will be building more device chips and cell site radio chips, infrastructure companies are selling more cell site equipment, and since WiMAX and LTE are both IP-based networks, network back-ends will be converted from traditional switches to routers so there are opportunities for companies that make routers.

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They then analyze how the remaining major cost components, switching and transmission for both types of networks and interconnecting with the switched circuit network for the IP-based networks, change with the change in technology.

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Cisco's gateway, which underwent a trial in Honolulu, functions similarly but is more hardware-based, complementing its line of network routing equipment and voice-over-IP telephony.

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WiMax (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) is a high capacity IP-based technology that can be deployed as a new network or as an overlay to existing 2G and 3G wireless technologies.

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The innovation announced today takes advantage of the machine-to-machine capability and expands it to other devices on the network that can receive IP based commands.

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