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APN LTE: Mobile Devices Making Data Connections must be Configured with an LTE APN

Within the Long Term Evolution (LTE) network infrastructure are many LTE identifiers that help move things along. One of these identifiers is APN LTE. The help that APN  brings is specifically important, as it is responsible for connectivity requests, which basically means it's the...

LTE eNBEvolving to LTE eNB as a node upgrade

In life and especially in technology, everything evolves. Long Term Evolution (LTE) is not immune. In fact, for LTE, evolution is a good thing! The main goal of LTE is to provide users with mobile data speed they want and need, in a way legacy...

LTE MMEA Core Connector for LTE

As mobile network operators and carriers transition into Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology, they are faced with the challenge of marrying a successful, running network with increased capacity demands. They must also adhere to the core network architecture of 3GPP’s LTE wireless communication standard,...

Reader Forum: Next-generation service provider security – dynamic multi-layered defense

The concept of service provider security is undergoing a significant shift due to changes in several key areas: business, technology and the profile of the attacker.

Editorial Webinar: Policy Control & Charging

Swimming in a sea of SDN, NFV, PCC, PCRF, PCEF, EPC, DPI virtual alphabet soup? You are not alone. RCR Wireless News attempts to make sense of it all as we explore the evolution of policy control and the implications of virtualizing policy control...

Feature Report: Policy control and charging: waiting to be virtualized

Telecom Software Series: Policy Control and Charging - Waiting to be Virtualized Editorial Feature Report Swimming in a sea of SDN, NFV, PCC, PCRF, PCEF, EPC, DPI virtual alphabet soup? You are not alone. RCR Wireless News’ Dan Meyer and Allie Winter untangle the implications of...

Test and Measurement: Agilent launches 4×4 MIMO uplink signal generation

The ability to test network and device features and functions is an important piece of technology development and deployment. RCR Wireless looks weekly at the test and measurement space to see what's afoot.   --Agilent Technologies says it now has the industry's first LTE-Advanced uplink...

Alcatel-Lucent wins $1 billion contract with China Mobile

Alcatel-Lucent (ALU) and China Mobile have announced a one-year agreement valued at up to $1.03 billion (750 million Euros) to move the world's largest mobile operator to an all-IP, "ultra-broadband" network with an eye towards cloud services and network functions virtualization (NFV). China Mobile had...

Reader Forum: A path to ‘operationalizing’ NFV

Virtualization is only the first step towards introducing network functions virtualization into a service provider’s network. More critical will be the “operationalization” of NFV that will make it successful.

MWC 2014: Cisco touts test results of virtualization platform; Amdocs looks to manage big data

--Cisco looked to put a cap on the rush towards virtualization at this week’s Mobile World Congress event with the launch of its Quantum Virtualized Packet Core software solution from its Evolved Services Platform that it said “virtualizes key capabilities” of its Aggregation Service...

Reality Check: LTE roaming and Diameter signalling

Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column where C-level executives and advisory firms from across the mobile industry share unique insights and experiences. As LTE roaming quickly becomes a reality, there is a need for an edge device (Diameter edge agent) to concentrate...

MWC 2014: Wind River, Oracle among those focused on SDN, NFV software

While the focus is on virtualization, the reality is that software has become an important component of next-generation wireless networks. Dozens of software announcements targeting software-defined networks and network functions virtualization are popping up at this year's Mobile World Congress event showing a growing...

MWC 2014: NFV, SDN software launches pop ahead of MWC

Software is expected to be big news at this year’s Mobile World Congress event as the wireless industry looks to glean greater efficiency from mobile networks. Leading up to the event, a number of announcements were made in regards to software enhancements, including network...

RCR Mobile Minute: Verizon vs. Netflix

Top stories: Alcatel-Lucent virtualizes EPC, IMS and RAN Alcatel-Lucent today announced its portfolio of virtualized mobile network functions including the ... Read More Softbank sells distribution unit to Brightstar The integration of Softbank, Brightstar and Sprint continues as the Japanese giant moves its distribution unit into Brightstar....

Alcatel-Lucent virtualizes EPC, IMS and RAN

Setting itself up to garner leadership in network function virtualization for telecom, Alcatel-Lucent today announced its portfolio of virtualized mobile network functions including the Evolved Packet Core (EPC), IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) and the radio access network (RAN). Alcatel-Lucent said it is already working with...

Cisco expands virtualization platform

The rise of virtualization across the wireless telecommunications space is becoming a growing trend as operators look to trim the cost of operating next-generation networks. Looking to feed that desire, Cisco said it has expanded its telecom-focused virtualization platform with the launch of its Evolved...

China Mobile chooses Alcatel-Lucent as primary EPC vendor

Alcatel-Lucent scored a win with the announcement that China Mobile has selected its Evolved Packet Core portfolio to support its roll-out of LTE. China Mobile awarded more than $3 billion in LTE contracts a few months ago, out of a total expected spend of more...

Test & Measurement: High-volume EPC/IMS testing from TekComms

Tektronix Communications says its new Spectra2 XL3 test solution can test more than 400,000 simultaneous, bi-directional G.711 IP-based calls while taking up only a single, two-unit rack space. The company is aiming to cut operators' and manufacturers' capex and opex costs for testing IMS and...

Ericsson to provide EPC enhancement for MetroPCS

MetroPCS has again tapped infrastructure giant Ericsson to bolster its network operations, announcing a deal for Ericsson to supply equipment and services to enhance its evolved packet core network. MetroPCS noted the deal will help boost the carrier’s mobile data, voice over LTE and...

Reuters: Japan’s TEPCO says no decision yet on sale of KDDI shares

Reuters | April 18, 2011 | Joseph Radford (Reuters) - Troubled Tokyo Electric Power Co. (9501.T) said on Monday it is mulling the sale of stock holdings and real estate, but said it has not decided whether to offload its shares in Japan's No. 2 mobile...

Reuters: Japan's TEPCO says no decision yet on sale of KDDI shares

Reuters | April 18, 2011 | Joseph Radford (Reuters) - Troubled Tokyo Electric Power Co. (9501.T) said on Monday it is mulling the sale of stock holdings and real estate, but said it has not decided whether to offload its shares in Japan's No. 2 mobile...

Reality Check: The outperforming core is crucial for successful EPC deployment

Editor's Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column. We've gathered a group of visionaries and veterans in the mobile industry to give their insights into the marketplace.In my last article on the the agile packet core, we explored the flexibility needed for successful...

Reality Check: Agile core necessary for successful EPC deployment

Editor's Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column. We've gathered a group of visionaries and veterans in the mobile industry to give their insights into the marketplace.In the mobile market, flexibility is critical. Subscribers want flexibility in their voice and data plans and...