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Verizon opens cashierless shops at NFL stadium using 5G tech

Verizon said the stores opened at Lincoln Financial Field use its network and AI-powered computer vision technology Verizon Business and the Philadelphia Eagles announced the opening of two express shops at Lincoln Financial Field that use Verizon 5G. In a release, the U.S. carrier said...

Verizon awarded $15 million US Navy contract

Verizon will help the Navy modernize its data services and support its next-generation voice requirements Verizon Public Sector has won a $15 million task order with Navy Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) through the federal government’s Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) contract vehicle. Per the...

How do you scale private 5G networks? Well, it depends…

Private 5G networks are billed as a sort of silver bullet for business problems in a wide range of vertical markets. That said, adoption has been slower than expected, there’s huge regional variations largely based on spectrum availability, and there remains some sticking points...

Verizon sees momentum for private networks, C-Band expansion

What's ahead for Verizon's network in 2024? Joe Russo, the carrier's EVP and president of global networks and technology, discussed some of the deployment trends and customer demands that the mobile network operator is seeing as 5G continues to evolve. Russo spoke at this...

Verizon: Network slicing showed ‘exceptional performance’ during Vegas race

Verizon put 5G network slicing through its paces as part of its support of last weekend's Formula 1 Last Vegas Grand Prix racing event. The carrier said that the technology "showed exceptional performance for streaming content in a high data-usage environment." Verizon said that...

Verizon tracking fixed wireless, private networks momentum

Asked if he’s ready to build 6G, Verizon CFO says, “Not at all”  While Verizon stock prices have been on a bit of a wild ride this year, the operator’s CFO projected confidence in a discussion at the Morgan Stanley European Technology, Media and Telecom...

Orange Business prioritizes telco in brand makeover, tech-co in service strategy

It seems strange for a telco to lean on its telco roots to sell digital services to enterprises – but that's what Orange has done, as OBS becomes Orange Business. The main news from the Orange Business strategy update in London last week (November 8)...

Eight notable 5G RedCap tests (Part 1)

Current tests are laying the groundwork for RedCap to be commercialized in the 2024-2025 timeframe Carriers and network equipment manufacturers have stepped up tests and trials of 5G New Radio Reduced Capability (RedCap) in recent months. Geographically, these tests are taking place around the world,...

Verizon trials improved fiber technology in metro Long Island, NY

Verizon transported 1.2 terabytes per second of data across a single wavelength on its live metro fiber network Verizon said its commercial fiber network trials in metro Long Island, NY successfully demonstrated increased speed, increased reliability and increased overall capacity for its fiber network. Working...

Kagan: AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon had a strong 3Q 2023—Can they rinse and repeat?

Wireless is the future. That does not mean that it’s an easy business. There have been many ups and downs over time. The past decade has been rough for both AT&T and Verizon. Now, suddenly this quarter they finally both reported strong performance along...

The Sunday Brief: Third quarter earnings review (part 1)—the build cycle

Greetings from Missouri, where, as our multi-color weather radar picture clearly shows, we are experiencing the “summer-to-winter” weather change this weekend.  And just on time, the last two weeks have been full of earnings news, some of which was received as frostily as November...

Verizon impresses with strong Q3 earnings, subscriber growth

Verizon reported 100,000 postpaid phone customers adds in Q3 While Verizon’s Q3 2023 earnings were down from last year, both its earnings and wireless subscriber growth topped Wall Street estimates, giving the carrier a much-needed boost in the stock market, with shares rising more than...

Verizon mmWave network is now in every NFL stadium

All 30 NFL stadiums are now outfitted with Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband, the carrier's brand name for its C-Band and mmWave network With three recent networks upgrades completed, Verizon can now claim to have provided its 5G Ultra Wideband service — the brand name for...

Verizon to hire 1,800 techs for East Coast broadband expansion

Many of the markets that Verizon is targeting will qualify for broadband funding from the American Rescue Plan Verizon is hiring 1,800 additional technicians to support its East Coast broadband expansion efforts in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware and...

What do SMBs want from AI?

Entertainment and recreation SMBs report the highest use of AI Some small to medium businesses (SMBs) are already thinking about the ways that artificial intelligence could be applied to their businesses, to help them deal with challenges including inflation and cybersecurity—but they also have a...

The Sunday Brief: Same as it ever was (3Q earnings preview)—part 3

Greetings from Florida (pictured) and Missouri.  The last two weeks were full of news, and we will have a larger than average market commentary as a result.  Our Sunday Brief analysis will be focused on Verizon as we explore how they emerge from a...

Celona intros public/private neutral host service in CBRS, starting with T-Mobile

US private networking specialist Celona has released an “end-to-end” neutral host service that operates over shared CBRS spectrum in the US. The cloud-based software solution allows organizations to extend public 4G-LTE coverage, initially with T-Mobile in the US, to environments with patchy mobile reception,...

Verizon debuts new mobile Network-as-a-Service vehicle

The solution is a 10-foot portable trailer that delivers a private network, private MEC, SD-Wan and satellite connectivity Verizon’s Mobile Onsite Network-as-a-Service (NaaS), a 10-foot connected portable trailer, hit the streets around Lockheed Martin’s Waterton, Colorado campus this week. The vehicle delivers a private network,...

Comcast set to turn up cellular offload in Philadelphia

60% of Comcast's network traffic comes from 3% of its geography, CEO says Comcast is getting ready to activate Philadelphia as a trial market for cellular offload, as it explores what combination of its existing MVNO relationship with Verizon and its own cellular CBRS network...

Verizon upgrades network at MetLife Stadium

Verizon is deploying C-band spectrum at the MetLife Stadium, adding to the millimeter wave spectrum already available Verizon this week announced that it will install major network upgrades at MetLife Stadium, home of the New York Jets and New York Giants, beginning in 2024. The upgrades,...

Verizon ready to Rocklahoma, sees growth ahead for mid-sized, private 5G networks

Campers are already on-site for what's billed as "America's biggest Labor Day party", the three-day rock festival in Pryor, Oklahoma known as Rocklahoma that will draw tens of thousands of people each day this coming weekend. Verizon Business will be supporting the event...

Verizon and partners demo RedCap capabilities

Verizon used Ericsson's new RedCap compatible software and MediaTek’s RedCap testing platform Verizon announced the completion of data and voice (VoNR) sessions over its 5G network using Ericsson's new RedCap-compatible software (a.k.a. the "NR light" functionality) and MediaTek’s RedCap testing platform. RedCap, or Reduced Capability, is...

The Sunday Brief: He said, he said (Part 2)

Greetings from Louisiana, Texas, Nebraska and Missouri. Pictured are several of my colleagues and various city and civic officials cutting the ribbon in Nevada, Missouri. This represents the fifth new Fastwyre market launch in the Show-Me state in 2023 and the eighth overall. Kudos to the...

Kagan: Which is best choice; Verizon, T-Mobile US, AT&T or reseller?

How do users find the best wireless carrier and plan? It depends on what you are looking for. Let’s take a closer look at the choices users have today. At the difference in cost and what you get for your dollar by doing business...