Wireless carriers rely on a variety of contractors, program managers and “turf vendors” to build and maintain wireless infrastructure. This report will examine the infrastructure services ecosystem by looking at …
2013
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Feature Report: Wireless Infrastructure Service Company Review >
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Telecom Software: Oracle acquires Blitzer; Google pays Android hackers >by Jarad Matulaby Jarad Matula
Welcome to our weekly wrap-up of everything in the world of telecom software. While last week seemed to be spent on reflection and awards, this week sees an embrace of …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Consumer Cellular, Verizon Wireless show well in Consumer Reports’ survey; Sprint sinks >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
Sprint’s attempt to kick start customer growth took a hit today as the carrier found itself at the bottom of Consumer Reports latest ranking of domestic wireless providers, displacing previous …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Connected car market expected to grow, spotlighted in L.A. >by Kelly Hillby Kelly Hill
ABI Research released two reports this week that paint a picture of rising interest in connected vehicles, as the Connected Car Expo at the Los Angeles Auto show gives a …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Small cells: Carriers focus on handoffs to legacy networks >
Small cells may be a lifesaver for networks drowning in data, but like lifeboats tossed from a ship, small cells need a connection in order to deliver. That connection to …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">LatAm Wrap-Up: GSMA says region entering new development phase; Movistar Chile launches LTE >
In 2012, the mobile industry generated more than 3.7% of Latin America’s GDP, contributing U.S.$211 billion to the region’s economy. Latin America now accounts for 10% of the global mobile …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Carrier Wrap: Spectrum deals; China Unicom expansion in the US; and more >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
Editor’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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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Editorial Webinar: Wireless Infrastructure Service Companies >
Wireless carriers rely on a variety of contractors, program managers and “turf vendors” to build and maintain wireless infrastructure. This webinar will examine the infrastructure services ecosystem by looking at …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Diametriq enables LTE/3G prepaid roaming >by Kelly Hillby Kelly Hill
LTE control signalling vendor Diametriq announced today that its Diameter Interworking System now supports the ability for prepaid subscribers to roam between 3G and LTE networks. The addition of a …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Report touts benefits of CMA-sized spectrum licenses ahead of 600 MHz auction >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
The battle over the size of spectrum licenses that the Federal Communications Commission will put up for bid in its highly anticipated 600 MHz incentive auction received another opinion as …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">One device, many carriers: combining LTE bands gives users portability >
Google and Apple are investing in RF technology to support multiple carrier bands on one device, meaning that users will be able to take their smartphones and tablets from one …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Qualcomm targets service provider gateways with new Internet processor >
Carriers are sure to hear a lot about Qualcomm’s newest mobile processor in the months ahead, but the chip giant is also eager to focus carrier attention on its new …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Towercrews Featured Jobs for the Week of 11/20/2013 >by Jarad Matulaby Jarad Matula
RCR Wireless’s tower jobs sections is powered by Towercrews.net Tower Foreman Responsible for installation of wireless infrastructure, maintain orderly environment, ability to run top and bottom. Wanamingo, MN Tower …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Analyst Angle: Heterogeneous computing also includes DSP >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
Digital signal processing is the key technology that enables connection from humans (and machines) to the Internet, whether by wire or wireless. Furthermore, there is no digital multimedia without DSP technology.
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Time Trippin’: Verizon Wireless a feisty No. 2; AT&T’s MVNO plans … 8 years ago this week >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
Editor’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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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Survey: WISPs put performance before cost for wireless backhaul >by Kelly Hillby Kelly Hill
A survey of executives from roughly 500 wireless Internet service providers (WISPs) showed that a clear majority prioritized performance over cost in choosing a wireless backhaul solution. A full 63% …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">FCC sets workshop date for 3.5 GHz band spectrum use >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
The Federal Communications Commission is moving forward with plans to free up spectrum in the 3550-3650 MHz band for use by small cell network deployments and spectrum sharing, announcing it …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Sprint was just the beginning: Softbank adds to its mobile empire >
Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son plans to create the world’s biggest company, and he sees the mobile Internet as the foundation of that empire. After Softbank closed on its $21.6 billion …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Verizon Wireless taps Altair; IBM partners with Nvidia; Imagination integrates connectivity >
Verizon Wireless taps Altair Semiconductor: Verizon Wireless’ first carrier-branded tablet will use an LTE-only modem from Altair to connect to the carrier’s network. Altair’s FourGee-3100/6202 chipset is a single-mode LTE …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Reality Check: The security imperative for LTE networks >by Kelly Hillby Kelly Hill
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. Fueled by the availability of …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Reality Check: Moving mobility forward with MBIM >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
Faster device launches, reduced device install times and cross-platform compatibility are a few of the benefits mobile operators and device manufacturers can experience when incorporating the mobile broadband interface model
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Reality Check: Next-generation hotspot – the road to seamless offload >
Despite predictions from some industry analysts that mobile devices are reaching saturation in developed markets, it seems that every fall we get a fresh reminder
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Sprint, Best Buy offer free service to students, full price for device >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
Perhaps tired of only hosting “free” services, Sprint announced it would begin offering one free year of wireless service to eligible students. The offer is being made in partnership with …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">China Mobile chooses Alcatel-Lucent as primary EPC vendor >by Kelly Hillby Kelly Hill
Alcatel-Lucent scored a win with the announcement that China Mobile has selected its Evolved Packet Core portfolio to support its roll-out of LTE. China Mobile awarded more than $3 billion …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Silicon Flatirons: Spectrum pollution concerns grow with increased demand for wireless services >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
BOULDER, Colo. – With surging wireless service demand applying a greater amount of pressure on spectrum assets, the need to insure that those services are able to reach consumers through …