The need to bolster LTE networks could result in more than 14 million radio transceivers being deployed in 2016, with half of those specific to the mobile broadband technology, according to a new report from Mobile Experts. The firm said that the increase in LTE transceivers is partly due to the complexity of the systems, [...]

Clearwire (CLWR) avoided a potential default on an interest payment and secured its near-term future through a new agreement with parent company Sprint Nextel (S). The deal also guarantees the availability of WiMAX services through at least 2015 and ties Sprint Nextel into Clearwire’s TDD-LTE plans. Clearwire’s stock surged more than 25% early Wednesday on [...]

Technology upgrades and spectrum management are a fact of life for mobile operators that are having to constantly update networks and rearrange spectrum assets in order to continuing serving growing customer demand and keep up with competitors in the marketing wars. However, few carriers take on such tasks in the manner in which Sprint Nextel [...]

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Mobile networks up to 3G were designed to deliver excellent coverage to the handset, accommodating small PCM voice channels on the order of eight kilobits to 16 kb, rather than high data speeds. 3G networks are deployed with radii typically around three to eight kilometers in diameter for the macrocell, and backhaul capacity of less than 50 megabits per second for connection to the core network. While most mobile networks today utilize 3G, operators are moving to technologies such as WiMAX 802.16e or even HSPA+ to claim “4G.” In 2011, the Global Mobile Suppliers Association counted 17 commercial LTE deployments, with 180 operators in 70 countries committing to LTE, with another 64 in service by 2012.

In the mobile handset world, there has long been a drive towards smaller more powerful devices. And even though the rise of the smartphone has seen a return to larger screen sizes, today’s handsets are still remarkably compact.

DALLAS – RCR Wireless News managed to secure exclusive video interviews with a number of key executives and speakers at PCIA’s 2011 Wireless Infrastructure Show this week in Dallas. The insight provided touched on a number of topics impacting the mobile infrastructure space, including current carrier consolidation plans, public safety network plans and the current operating environment for tower companies.

DALLAS – Sprint Nextel’s SVP of networks, Bob Azzi, provided event goers with an overview of how the carrier interacts with the infrastructure community following its agreement to turn over network operations to Ericsson in late 2009.

CommScope Inc. said it completed its purchase of Argus Technologies, a leading producer of innovative antenna solutions for wireless applications. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.Sydney, Australia-based Argus provides a variety of high performance, high technology antennas for base stations, stadiums and venues, and other wireless applications. The acquisition enables CommScope said the acquisition [...]

North American operators are expected to purchase $260 million filter and tower-mounted amplifier products this year, as LTE deployments spur strong sales during the next five years, according to a new report from Mobile Experts L.L.C.“The overall market size will continue to grow, despite some turbulent changes in the market,” said Joe Madden, Principal Analyst [...]