Earlier last week, ZTE , a telecommunications manufacturer, sent the heavily anticipated global WiFi hotspot, the “FiveSpot”, to the FCC for approval. It had previously been leaked as a Verizon product, so when the device was sent to the FCC under the ZTE manufacturer name, and not with the expected Verizon branding, most technology analysts missed it in the news. The FiveSpot is a welcomed advancement on the technological front...

Quantum-Wireless.com recently interviewed Wilson Electronic’s Marketing Manager Jonathan Bacon. He discussed Wilson’s latest offering, the Wilson Sleek along with the future of Wilson, along with his take on the F.C.C.’s position on cell signal boosters with the mobile carriers. 1.Can your please introduce yourself, your company and your position? Wilson Electronics, Inc., a leader in the wireless communications industry...

Both cell carriers and cell signal booster makers are calling on the Federal Communications Commission to take action regarding signal boosters. The FCC is considering legislation that would make cell signal boosters illegal unless they are released by wireless operators or consented from a wireless operator. Wilson Electronics believes that setting standards for signal boosters by the carriers will not work on science, but on greed and...

Wilson Electronics has asked the Federal Communications Commission to raise its certification standards for cell phone signal boosters to prevent interference to service providers’ networks and equipment while increasing customer satisfaction. In November 2009, Wilson submitted a ‘Petition for Rulemaking’ to the FCC recommending additional tests that cell signal boosters must pass in order to meet FCC certification...

With a lack of industry standards in the cellular amplifier market, Wilson Electronics outlines six tips for selecting a quality amplifier to reduce dropped calls, increase data rates and ensure cellular signals  stay within reach. Bi-directional amplification :  Select an amplifier that is bi-directional, meaning an amplifier that boosts both the cell site’s incoming downlink signal and outgoing uplink signal.  Some  amplifiers on...