U.S.

CTIA 2013: Network products for antenna alignment, portable Wi-Fi, backhaul

21 May 2013 by Kelly Hill

Sunsight Instruments announced a new firmware release for its AntennAlign Alignment Tool, which ensures that antennas are installed properly to meet performance expectations. The new features include a simpler graphical user interface that allows operations to be conducted faster, and enhanced reporting tools. Sunsight’s equipment replaces magnetic compasses, relying on GPS to position antennas according [...]

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CTIA 2013: Verizon Wireless partners with Ericsson, Alcatel-Lucent on small cell plans

21 May 2013 by Dan Meyer

LAS VEGAS – Verizon Wireless looks set to move aggressively into small cell deployments, announcing a deal with infrastructure powerhouses Ericsson and Alcatel-Lucent to add small cells to enhance the carrier’s LTE network. The deal with Ericsson calls for the infrastructure provider to provide its micro remote radio unit small cells for Verizon Wireless’ LTE [...]

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CTIA 2013: Globecomm notes progress in rural LTE deployments

CTIA 2013: Globecomm notes progress in rural LTE deployments

21 May 2013 by Dan Meyer

LAS VEGAS – Globecomm Systems’ moves to offer an alternative to rural carriers rolling out LTE services marked some success as the company announced progress with a trio of operators. Globecomm, which offers 3G and LTE core and gateway solutions, said that Texas-based Evolve Broadband had completed LTE trials and plans to continue its LTE [...]

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CTIA 2013: T-Mobile US bolsters international data offers

21 May 2013 by Dan Meyer

LAS VEGAS – T-Mobile US’ aggressive meanuvers in the consumer space have overshadowed most of its activities leading up to and moving beyond its recent merger with MetroPCS. However, the carrier has also maintained a focus on bolstering its enterprise offerings, the latest move of which is the rollout of international data roaming plans. The [...]

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Global

Press Release: Corning Launches ONE™ Wireless Platform, Unifies WI-Fi and Cellular Connectivity

21 May 2013 by jozols

Corning’s new innovative platform is set to deliver the Optical Network Evolution (ONE™) that will address the next wave of wireless demand CORNING, N.Y. – Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) today unveiled the first all-optical, converged in-building wireless solution to satisfy the increasing demand from enterprises, hotels, convention centers and arenas for high-speed, high-capacity wireless hubs [...]

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Allot and IDC report on finding value in video

21 May 2013 by Kelly Hill

Video, a Sprint executive said recently, is the killer app for mobile. But that killer app is killing operators, he added, by straining their networks and proving difficult to monetize. “In order to remain competitive, CSPs are not only seeking ways to hold onto existing broadband service revenue, but are also searching for new strategies [...]

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CTIA 2013: Carrier spending on Wi-Fi set to soar; Ericsson ups the ante

CTIA 2013: Carrier spending on Wi-Fi set to soar; Ericsson ups the ante

21 May 2013 by Martha DeGrasse

The world’s largest wireless network equipment vendor is kicking off CTIA 2013 with a suite of new carrier grade Wi-Fi solutions, further committing itself to a market that analysts say is poised to take off. “The carrier Wi-Fi space is red hot right now,” said Richard Webb of Infonetics Research. “[It's] driven by the explosion [...]

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U.S.

CTIA 2013: Sprint Nextel to roll out tri-band LTE devices

21 May 2013 by Dan Meyer

LAS VEGAS – Sprint Nextel may have had to alter the amount it will have to pay in order to acquire the remaining stake in Clearwire, but the carrier appears confident that at least some sort of network arrangement between the two companies in inevitable. That confidence was shown by Sprint Nextel announcing plans to [...]

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Sprint Nextel increases Clearwire offer; deepens talks with Dish

21 May 2013 by Dan Meyer

To the surprise of few, Sprint Nextel upped its offer to acquire the remaining stake in Clearwire just hours before Clearwire investors were to vote on the originally proposed $2.2 billion deal. The move pushed Clearwire to postpone that vote until May 31. The new offer is valued at $3.40 per share, compared with the [...]

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U.S.

Cobham buys DAS provider Axell Wireless

Cobham buys DAS provider Axell Wireless

21 May 2013 by Kelly Hill

Cobham plc has completed its acquisition of leading Distributed Antenna System company Axell Wireless for up to 85 million pounds, or about $130 million. The initial purchase price was about $91.3 million, with an addition cash consideration of up to about $38 million payable in 2014 and 2015 depending on performance. Both companies are based [...]

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