Monthly Archives: November, 2014
Mobily, Nokia deal will drive 2G, 3G and LTE expansion
Nokia Networks and Saudi Arabia-based Mobily on Nov. 5 announced a continuation of their partnership, which includes managed services and expansion of the telecom...
Bahnhof flips data center paradigm, using excess energy for heating
Sweden-based Bahnhof AB, an Internet service provider, is taking advantage of the climate and population density in Stockholm to turn ventilated data center heat...
White Paper: NetNumber Redefines Signaling Landscape to Deliver Service Agility
As the Signaling landscape changes to support next generation IP and other new services with DIAMETER, legacy interworking with SS7, ENUM/DNS and SIP increases...
Generation Wireless: Every action
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...
Tower industry braces for new regulations (RCR Mobile Minute)
Some providers of wireless infrastructure services could see higher costs in 2015 due to new regulations. The National Association of Tower Erectors (NATE) is...
SBA posts strong Q3 results, looks to acquire more towers
Boca Raton, Fla.-based SBA Communications (SBAC) announced third fiscal quarter total revenue of $393.3 million, beating the tower company’s estimate of $385.6 million.
That growth...
SDN, NFV market to hit $11B in sales by 2018
NFV predicted to dominate virtualized space
In a new report, Infonetics Research said it expects the global service provider software-defined networking and network function virtualization...
EMEA: Deutsche Telekom hit with 1 million cyberattacks daily
The number of cyberattacks on Deutsche Telekom networks has risen from 300,000 to 1 million per day, according to DT Group CEO Timotheus Höttges. Speaking at the...
Ericsson secures 5-year, 30,000-carrier-grade small cell as a service contract (video)
Patrik Jakobson, Ericsson's head of Network Sharing, joined Jeff Mucci, RCR Wireless News editorial director, to discuss Ericsson's recently announced contract with Ozone Networks...
iPhone 6 is triggering VoLTE use, drop in 3G calling
Data from the early days of Apple's iPhone 6 launch shows that the two new iPhone models are prompting an upswing in VoLTE adoption...
Analyst Angle: Voice over Wi-Fi and the potential impact on VoLTE
Editor’s Note: Welcome to Analyst Angle. We’ve collected a group of the industry’s leading analysts to give their outlook on the hot topics in...
Analyst Angle: Why Atlantic-ACM is bullish on fiber
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...
Carrier Wrap: China Unicom, Softbank results; AT&T expands Next
China’s No. 2 mobile operator China Unicom reported a slowdown in customer growth for its third quarter, a trend echoed by rivals China Mobile...
Sonus Webinar: Three Benefits of Virtualizing the Diameter Signaling Controller for LTE Networks
Diameter Signaling Controllers (DSC) are specialized network appliances designed to provide network security and handle large volumes of Diameter signals for LTE networks. A...
LTE expanding in Thailand with Alcatel-Lucent deal
French telecom equipment provider Alcatel-Lucent announced a four-year deal with Thailand's True Corporation to provide an IP transport network integrating True’s mobile, cable and...
Startup scene in Stockholm draws Silicon Valley comparison
Stockholm’s thriving technology ecosystem, anchored by giants like Ericsson but also a huge draw for startups, is beginning to draw comparisons to the U.S....
Telefónica taps Comsearch for wireless backhaul optimization
Telefónica has chosen Comsearch, a CommScope company that focuses on spectrum planning and analysis, for optimizing its microwave backhaul link systems.
Telefónica will use Comsearch's...
HetNet News: Ericsson on small cells, Wi-Fi underground
In HetNet news this week, Ericsson shares its outlook for small cells, Devicescape partners with Open Mobile, and underground data use surges in London.
HetNet...
Report: Mobile, security, big data to drive 2015 hiring trends
The annual look at technology hiring trends by research firm Robert Half Technology concludes that mobile, big data and network security are driving businesses...
Sprint plans 2,000 additional job cuts in attempt to find balance
As part of its latest quarterly financial release, Sprint announced plans to cut an additional 2,000 jobs. A company spokesman said Sprint had not...
AT&T will pay customers to switch (RCR Mobile Minute)
After increasing its mobile data offerings over the weekend, AT&T said today that it will give new customers a $150 bill credit when they...
AT&T shows it knows connected cars
The trend today is for everyone to talk about connected cars and it seems as though almost every telecom operator says they are playing...
Sprint shows mixed customer results, financials continue to lag
Boosted by strong wholesale growth and robust tablet net additions on the postpaid side, Sprint was able to post modest customer growth, though its...
Reality Check: The future of app-based mobile data plans
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...
Reality Check: How wireless connectivity is revolutionizing the car
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...