Small cell deployments and Wi-Fi offload are two of the most important ways that mobile operators increase network capacity and coverage, but until recently they have been seen as separate …
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International telecom giant Vodafone confirmed this morning that it was in talks with Verizon Communications over a possible sale of its 45% stake in domestic operator Verizon Wireless, following years …
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Two analysis firms, MarketsandMarkets and IDC, have released their forecasts for the big data market. According to a report from MarketsandMarkets, the big data market will be worth $46.34 billion by …
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Carrier Wrap: Shentel reorganizes management; Globalstar launches second-gen network
by Dan Meyerby Dan MeyerEditor’s Note: Wireless operators are a busy bunch, and as such RCR Wireless News will attempt to gather some of the important announcements that may slip through the cracks from …
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With many people increasingly relying on wireless connectivity at home rather than having a landline phone, in-building residential coverage is a challenge being met by various technologies – small cells, …
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AT&T has opened its fourth Foundry location for established companies and start-ups to develop new products and services. The Foundry location in Atlanta is hosted by Cisco Systems, and will …
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With just five days to go on its review of AT&T’s pending $780 million acquisition of Atlantic Tele-Networks wireless assets operating under the Alltel brand, the Federal Communications Commission stopped …
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The rapid spread of wireless technologies has resulted in an increase in interference issues. In today’s highly competitive mobile market, timely and efficient resolution of these issues is critical for …
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The first smartphone to be made in America costs less to make than Samsung’s Galaxy S4, according to a teardown analysis prepared by IHS iSuppli. The research firm estimates the …
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Analyst Angle: How information technology is helping K-12 schools reduce bullying and prevent suicide
by Dan Meyerby Dan MeyerWe all know that bullying is a major problem in K-12 education with it being more of a problem (but not exclusively) in high school (typically 9-12th grades). This problem is exacerbated by
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Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly feature, Analyst Angle. We’ve collected a group of the industry’s leading analysts to give their outlook on the hot topics in the wireless industry. Latin …
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Time Trippin’: Sprint finally set to launch … WiMAX; FCC moves on backup power … 5 years ago this week
by Dan Meyerby Dan MeyerEditor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Time Machine is a way to take advantage of our extensive history in covering the wireless space to fire up the DeLorean and take …
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Sprint is reportedly set to cut 800 customer service jobs as it realigns business segments following its recent acquisition of Clearwire, acquisition by Softbank and shuttering of its legacy iDEN …
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BlackBerry said earlier this month that it will explore strategic alternatives, and now it looks like it may be ready to make its popular BlackBerry Messenger service a stand-alone company. …
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While mobile operators have not be particularly successful in monetizing location-based services, JDSU released a new report that looks at the possibility of carriers mining their own network -centric big …
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The move to bolster LTE services has seen wireless carriers spend billions of dollars on new spectrum assets in support of ballooning consumer demand, resources that are rapidly being put …
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ARM to buy SensiNode in M2M play ARM wants to extend its success in mobile devices to the Internet of Things. The company is buying Finland’s SensiNode Oy, a developer …
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Bell Canada voices opposition to Canadian government’s 700 MHz auction plans
by Dan Meyerby Dan MeyerConcern over rules proposed for the upcoming auction of 700 MHz spectrum licenses in Canada continues to simmer, as this week Bell Canada threw its voice behind those questioning the …
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A newly expanded experiment using mobile video to streamline care for tuberculosis patients has been shown to cut costs and benefit patients with better, more flexible treatment. Developed by Dr. …
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Verizon Wireless reportedly set to entice unlimited data customers with ‘Max’ offer
by Dan Meyerby Dan MeyerVerizon Wireless is reportedly looking to lure customers currently signed up for unlimited data packages through a new offering tied to its recently unveiled Edge upgrade program. Over the weekend, …
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Aruba Networks recorded revenue of $153.1 million during the quarter ended July 31, a substantial boost from the $139.2 million during the same period last year. “We exceeded our fourth …
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AT&T Mobility is rolling out the much-anticipated Motorola Moto X phone and Verizon Wireless is busy launching three new Motorola Droid smartphones, even as pictures of what looks like a …
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Traffic on wireless networks may soon have a whole new meaning. Google is reportedly so eager to produce a driverless car that it has started conversations with component makers in …
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Cisco has opened a center of innovation in Rio de Janeiro. The center will integrate Cisco’s portfolio with technology from local players to create solutions that meet the needs of …
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QoS is often defined as the objective view of mobile network service, while QoE is defined as the subjective view. QoS involves the collection and analysis of network performance data such as latency,