Mobile workers are using a wide variety of connected devices, but Wi-Fi challenges including availability and data limits are still a major stumbling block to increased productivity, according to iPass’ …
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Over the last weeks, we saw multiple announcements around mobile wallets: o Partnerships between Visa and Samsung announced at the 3GSM in Barcelona o Introduction of MasterPass by MasterCard o …
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Openwave Messaging Webinar: Maintenance Windows are a Thing of the Past – Delivering True 5 9s for a Modern World
by jozolsby jozolsMaintenance windows were originally designed to allow for downtime when the majority of users were asleep and not using the services. In today’s mobile “always on” world, maintenance windows are …
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From wireless chipsets to core networks to devices, software is a key differentiator for OEMs today, and for carriers as well. The right software solutions require the right skill sets. …
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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. Telecom …
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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. The Peruvian …
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(This is part one of a two-part article series on the technical, operational and revenue impacts of deploying Wi-Fi offload to meet mobile data demand.) Data hungry consumers, powerful mobile …
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T-Mobile USA is shaking up wireless pricing, offering the iPhone 5 off-contract starting April 12. The nation’s fourth largest carrier is the last of the big four to get the …
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Wi-Fi offload is touted as a solution for strained cellular networks, allowing providers to use less expensive Wi-Fi infrastructure and unlicensed spectrum to expand their network capacity while controlling costs. …
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Range Networks has developed an open source software defined radio implementation of the GSM Radio Network. The company has been funded by investors who want to help extend telecommunications to …
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The correlation between loyalty and customer experience is being brought to the forefront of organizations looking to improve their performance. Any organization can achieve nominal improvements
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T-Mobile USA is rolling out its new no-contract pricing just as the latest tests of its LTE network are showing speeds that could be the fastest in the country. Tests …
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HetNet News: Ruckus ready for trackside networks, small cell predictions
by Kelly Hillby Kelly HillWi-Fi access points from Ruckus Wireless Inc. have met test requirements from railway systems for commuter trains and subways stations and platform, according to the company. Ruckus said that its …
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Oracle continues to make its way aggessively into telecom software, this time with the purchase of Tekelec, a provider of diameter signaling and policy control solutions. Tekelec has been privately …
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Most communication service providers use data the same way they’ve been using it for years – to drive business processes; enhance network efficiencies; and identify solutions for challenges such as revenue
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For marketers, it’s highly important to understand individual customer behaviors to reward them with personalized offers. However, getting to know your customer base is only the first part of the equation.
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Brazilian telecommunication providers reached a record investment level in 2012 with inflows of U.S.$12.53 billion (R$25.3 billion). The money was mostly spent on network expansions, increasing coverage and improving quality …
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One of the biggest challenges for the FirstNet board as they plan a framework for a nationwide public safety network is how to ensure interoperability between local, state and federal …
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The Optical Fiber Communications Conference this week was a chance for test and measurement companies to share their wares related to testing the wired portions of communications networks. Anritsu‘s equipment …
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The mobile semiconductor industry appears poised for consolidation. Japan’s troubled Renesas is considering a sale of the chip making business it bought from Nokia three years ago. Reuters reports that …
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Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week. There’s a lot of nutty stuff that goes on in this industry, so this column is a chance for …
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BlackBerry is finally getting its touchscreen Z10 smartphone into stores this weekend, more than six weeks after the product launch. The delayed launch is probably due to carriers prioritizing testing …
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Following weeks of speculation, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski announced today that he would be holding a meeting with staff members to inform them he would be leaving his …
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Time Trippin’: Conservative Nokia; LG-Microsoft team on smartphone … 9 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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Software is becoming a key differentiator for mobile devices and networks, and companies throughout the wireless ecosystem are competing for software talent. Carriers, device manufacturers, chip makers, and test and …