* Verizon Wireless adds cell cite in Connecticut
By Traci Patterson
Verizon Wireless has expanded its network with a new cell site in Connecticut. The site increases coverage and capacity along Route 7 in the northeastern section of Sharon, as well as portions of western Cornwall and southern Canaan, and it also extends coverage to parts of the Housatonic State Forest.
The network expansion is part of the company’s multi-billion dollar network investment each year, including nearly $318 million in New England last year.
* Sony launches new HD PC/TV
By Traci Patterson
Sony has unleashed the Vaio LT HD PC/TV, which enables users to watch and record analog, digital and cable TV programming, including HD channels. The new model requires a CableCARD.
The unit features a 22-inch diagonal WSXGA+ widescreen display and can be used for TV viewing, as well as computing functions (an A/V power button lets you shut down the TV function while the PC continues to run).
* Procera gains Finnish partner in reseller agreement
By Traci Patterson
Procera Networks Inc. has added Daimler Finland to its partner program as part of a strategic reseller agreement with the company, for northern Europe.
Daimler Finland provides end-to-end broadband Internet access solutions for telecom operators, enterprises, colleges and universities, hotels and consumers. The company was one of the first to bring Wi-Fi solutions to the Finnish market a decade ago, and it has deployed multiple WiMAX networks for incumbent telcos.