Tellabs officially acquires WiChorus; ADC, Aricent team for WiMAX packet core

> Tellabs finalized its acquisition of upstart mobile core gateway WiChorus, making Tellabs the newest entrant into the 3G and 4G core space. Article

> Of the 1130 applications submitted to the federal government for last-mile broadband stimulus funds, more than a quarter were filed by WiMAX operators looking to capitalize on the program to expand wireless access and mobile broadband services to underserved areas, according to an analysis by the WiMAX Forum. Article

> ADC has teamed with Aricent to supply the packet core technologies behind its WiMAX base stations. Article

And Finally... Police said whoever donated a water jug to a charity in southeast Ohio probably didn't mean to be so generous. The jug contained about $1,500 worth of marijuana. Article