Since mobile devices have now officially outpaced traditional PCs as the most popular conduit to the Internet, what kind of security impact will this have in the future?
2013
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Microsoft (MSFT) CEO Steve Ballmer said today that he will retire within a year, and that could open the door for the software giant to replace Ballmer with a new …
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The world is beginning to lather over Apple’s planned unveiling of its latest iPhone iteration, expected to happen on Sept. 10. Rumors are swirling around faster than a hippie-pit at a Phish show,
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The world’s largest wireless carrier has awarded more than $3 billion in 4G contracts, with a slice of the business going to non-Chinese firms. China Mobile has tapped Ericsson, Nokia …
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Spirent Communications says that the launch of Voice over LTE service is “imminent,” and has integrated its field testing solution with lab systems for call quality and device testing, so …
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Online retailing giant Amazon.com has reportedly been testing a wireless network with satellite communications provider Globalstar. Bloomberg noted in a report that the service was recently tested in Cupertino, Calif., …
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Backhaul has become a crucial component for the wireless industry as it moves from 3G to LTE networks, as the increased capabilities provided by the technology enhancements require corresponding advances …
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The First Responder Network Authority has agreed to work with the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials International on identifying and giving feedback on mobile applications for first responders. Both groups …
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Verizon Communications has roughly 5 million subscribers to its FiOS TV service, and about 3.5 million of those are in markets where CBS owns a TV station. Now the company …
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Carrier-sponsored survey finds Canadians in favor of home-brewed operators
by Dan Meyerby Dan MeyerCanadians appear willing to give up increased competition in their domestic wireless space for keeping that market, or at least according to a new survey released by Nanos Research and …
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Mobile phone makers as a group saw revenue growth far outpace the growth of units shipped and units sold during the second quarter. Global handset wholesale revenue grew 24% in …
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A survey from Informa Telecoms & Media showed impressive numbers of big data adoption among telecom companies. According to the study conducted with approximately 120 operators in June 2013, 48% …
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Carrier Wrap: Sprint bolsters wireline network to support Network Vision; T-Mobile US woos business
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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Wireless networks are being asked to handle an increasing amount of traffic both from the growth in overall wireless services as well as growing consumer appetite for mobile data services. …
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Verizon Wireless has reached an agreement with Transit Wireless to bring 3G and LTE coverage to New York City’s subway system, making it the fourth of the national carriers to …
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Earlier this month, BlackBerry announced that it was considering a number of strategic options including selling the company. My first reaction was sadness – similar to the time when I heard that
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LTE market remains hot; AT&T predicts 400 markets, 270M pops covered by year end
by Dan Meyerby Dan MeyerAT&T Mobility is looking to stay hot on the heels of rival Verizon Wireless in rolling out LTE services, announcing today that it plans to launch service in at least …
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RCR Wireless News will take a look at the current state of tower and small cell technologies including fiber to the antenna, remote radio head, network densification, Wi-Fi 2.0 and …
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Roughly 6 billion people have access to mobile communications, but fewer than half that number have access to the Internet. Leadering companies from across the mobile ecosystem have joined Facebook …
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Today’s most popular mobile devices were never designed for business purposes and unfortunately, they don’t offer the same level of security that has been built in to traditional desktop and
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Time Trippin’: Beginnings of device subsidies; license doughnuts … 17 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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Public safety continues to advance its use of wireless technology, as evidenced by announcements coming out of this week’s Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials conference. Motorola Solutions introduced several new products, …
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Infonetics said this week that Huawei has earned the top spot in its 2012 Telecommunications Equipment Vendor Leadership Scorecard. Ericsson was a very close second, followed by Cisco. Alcatel-Lucent, Nokia …
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South Korean communications giant SK Telecom said it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Rohde & Schwarz to jointly research and develop next-generation antenna technologies. The deal calls for …
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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. The number of devices signing …