Monthly Archives: October, 2014
How will cable MSOs deploy small cell networks
Cable MSOs can deploy small cell networks as an extension of their wholesale transport business with mobile network operators.
A survey by Real Wireless earlier this year...
Formula for speed: AT&T partners with tracks and teams
AUSTIN, Texas – High-speed broadband takes on a whole new meaning in the world of Formula 1 racing, where data delivered a second too...
Sprint names Softbank exec to newly created technical COO position
Sprint management shakeup looks to impact network leadership
Story updated to clarify John Saw's previous position
Sprint’s management changes continued today as the mobile operator announced...
RCR Mobile Minute: Earnings from CCI, ALU and COMM
Crown Castle
Crown Castle said that third quarter revenue rose 24% to $930 million, while operating profit (EBITDA) increased 21% to $533 million. The company...
Worst of the Week: RootMetrics tackles the Canadian conundrum
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...
Net neutrality update: FCC may reclassify broadband
The Federal Communications Commission is looking at a new net neutrality plan that would assign common carrier status to broadband providers in some circumstances,...
Test and Measurement: LitePoint, Cobham Wireless and more
Editor's Note: The ability to test network and device features and functions is an important piece of technology development and deployment. RCR Wireless looks weekly...
U.S. Cellular returns to customer growth, financials suffer
Regional mobile operator U.S. Cellular turned around several quarters of customer losses, but continued to feel financial pressure during the third quarter.
The carrier said...
Mobile Martyr: The unlimited stupidity of governments
Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News has made many questionable decisions over the years. One of which is agreeing to let a long-time industry observer...
Software: Cisco snags virtualized EPC deal; HP offers app test solution
Software is becoming an increasingly important part of telecommunication networks and deployments as both wired and wireless carriers look to add functionality to operations...
EMEA: Berg Insight – M2M at global tipping point
Machine-to-machine technology will soon be available around the globe, according to market research firm Berg Insight. The spread of M2M, which allows devices to communicate without human...
World Series stats: DAS and Wi-Fi were heavy hitters
Like San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner, the wireless network at San Francisco's AT&T park put in some major-league overtime during the World Series....
White Paper: The Post 2020 5G Network – Gaining the Advantage Now
The industry has set extremely high goals for next-generation LTE (5G) networks – a zero latency gigabit experience and
extensibility into 2030 – all while...
Cell Tower News: Ebola tracking using cell towers
Ebola tracking with cell towers
This year has seen cell towers linked to at least a few major news stories. Back in March, towers were used...
Generation Wireless: Wireless companies – we want our video and we want it now!
Editor’s Note: Looking to bring a younger perspective to the mobile space, RCR Wireless News’ has tapped Jeff Hawn to provide insight into what’s...
Big Data and Analytics: Twitter and IBM partner on analytics
Editor's Note: The ecosystem of big data and analytics, and its intersection with mobile networks and cloud computing has increasing relevance to wireless in areas...
TC3: China Mobile looks to 5G amid growth
Bill Huang, head of research and development and GM of China Mobile Research Institute, reflected at the recent Telecom Council Carrier Connections conference on...
JDSU reports results, moves toward company split
In its first quarterly call since announcing that the company will split into two, JDSU reported revenue up about 1% year-over-year, while it narrowed its...
China Telecom hit by increased competition
China’s No. 3 operator China Telecom witnessed its wireless subscriber growth slow during the first nine months of this year due to increased competition...
RCR Mobile Minute: American Tower earnings, smartphone vendor rankings
American Tower said that third-quarter revenue increased 28% to $1.0 billion, and operating profit rose 26% to $666 million. The company ended the quarter...
Report: Microsoft cuts 3,000 jobs
Microsoft continued its push to slash operating costs, with reports noting the software giant recently moved forward with approximately 3,000 job cuts.
ZDNet reported that...
NTT DoCoMo taps Oracle diameter solution for LTE roaming support
In a move to expand LTE roaming capabilities, Japanese telecom giant NTT DoCoMo announced that it has installed Oracle Communications’ diameter signaling router platform.
Oracle...
#TBT: Sprint Nextel rolls out Rev. A; Comcast adds wireless … 8 years ago this week
Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the past. Fire...
EMEA: Télefonica says EU needs more TACT with big data
Much of the discussion around big data in Europe has centered on protecting data rather than using it. Revelations connected to the U.S. National...
AT&T addresses new markets with demographics in mind
AT&T is hoping that as baby boomers age they will be able to forego many of the assistive devices that their parents needed. The...