The number of LTE devices is exploding rapidly, from 269 devices in January 2012 to 560 devices produced by 83 suppliers as of November 2012. Getting an LTE smartphone, tablet, or USB modem into users’ hands is no simple task, however. RCR Wireless News explores what it takes to enable a timely and coordinated LTE [...]

Apple’s appetite for chips is shaking up the semiconductor industry. Research giant Gartner, Inc. says Apple is now spending more on chips than any other company, surpassing rivals Samsung and Hewlett Packard as the number one chip buyer for 2011. Gartner says Apple spent $17.3 billion on chips last year, up from $12.3 billion in [...]

A new survey by IDG Connect, a lead generation division of International Data Group, states that 91% of Information Technology and business professionals worldwide use Apple iPad for work communication.

Broadcom Corp., a semiconductor solutions provider for wired and wireless communications, introduced its first family of 802.11ac (5G Wi-Fi) chips designed for a broad variety of product segments.

SK Telecom, a South Korean wireless telecommunications operator, announced the successful development of Heterogeneous Network Integration Solution, which enables simultaneous use of different types of networks including 3G, LTE and Wi-Fi to ensure high-speed data service of up to 100 Mbps.

Xirrus has launched the XR-series Wireless Arrays, the first modular, chassis-based wireless switch aimed at providing improved performance and modularity to provide increased security in the network. Along with the wireless switch, it has also released 6.0 of its network management system – Xirrus Management System (XMS). This device is expected to cater to the [...]

According to the latest report by the Global Mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), mobile HD voice based on AMR (Adaptive Multi Rate) wideband technology  (W-AMR), is currently being supported by 32 mobile networks across the world.  With almost 52 mobile phone models launched in the recent past supporting HD Voice, leading telecom manufacturers continue to show [...]

Not a week goes by where there isn’t a new sync solution announced for personal digital content such as photos, music, videos and files. Sync is about making things the same – replicating content across multiple locations (devices). But, not all “sync” is created equal as the lines between backup, sync and restore are becoming increasingly blurred as users expect their lifelong digital content to be secure and accessible from any device, anywhere and at any time.

Being a small carrier is a key advantage in the wireless space according to Metro PCS’ senior vice president of corporate development, Doug Glen. “We are very entrepreneurial even if we’re small. We make decisions quickly and we pick partners who are committed, Glen told the audience at the Telecom Council’s TC3 event in Silicon [...]

Major telecommunications industry trends, including increased broadband access, the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics demands on the telecom infrastructure and regulatory issues in Latin America, among others themes, will be addressed at Futurecom. In its 13th year, the congress counts 278 exhibitors, 14,000 attendees and 300 keynotes and speakers. It is set to take place [...]