Yearly Archives: 2014

EMEA: TeliaSonera prompts Norway's spectrum auction delay, possible exit from MegaFon

TeliaSonera's focus on its Nordic operations is creating some waves. First, the Stockholm-based carrier's acquisition of Tele2's Norwegian operations prompted that country's regulator to...

6 telecom analytics white papers worth the read

Trying to get a good handle on big data analytics and their implications and applications for the telecom industry? Here are some insightful telecom analytics...

Yahoo completes Flurry acquisition for mobile analytics

Yahoo said it has completed its acquisition of San Francisco-based Flurry, which specializes in mobile analytics for applications and app developers. Complete details of the...

Telecom operators, standards bodies partner on transport SDN

China Mobile, China Telecom, Telus and Verizon in on testing A handful of telecommunication operators have partnered with a pair of standards bodies to test...

iPad may hit laptop size (RCR Mobile Minute)

Mobile Minute Apple is at work on a 12.9-inch iPad, according to Bloomberg. The current full-size iPad measures 9.7 inches diagonally. The report says production...

Policy: AT&T closes in on DirecTV deal; T-Mobile US roaming petition gets support

Report: AT&T agrees to conditions; T-Mobile US garners roaming support AT&T has reportedly agreed to government conditions that will allow the company to move forward...

Wireless Infrastructure Service Provider Update Feature Report

In the latest editorial feature report from RCR Wireless News, wireless infrastructure providers, tower company executives, industry analysts and recruiters are interviewed about current...

EMEA: QNX software connects the connected car

Did you know that QNX has been around for more than 30 years and has been a part of the Blackberry family for four? And...

AT&T combines mobile, enterprise units; re-shuffles executive deck

AT&T has juggled some of its operational structure and corresponding leadership, with the telecommunications giant promoting Glenn Lurie to CEO of its mobility division...

White Paper: VoLTE is Coming. Are you ready? Every twist and turn. Tried and tested.

Enhance your understanding of VoLTE and rethink your own testing strategies with this eBook which includes commentary from some of the wireless industry's most...

California passes 'kill switch' law (RCR Mobile Minute)

Mobile Minute: Mobile security experts say that one in 10 Americans is a victim of smartphone theft, and now the state of California is taking...

Software focus impacting router decisions

The telecommunications industry’s increased focus on software-based solutions tapping into software-defined networks and network function virtualization is set to impact router purchasing decisions, according...

RCR Insights: Wi-Fi Offload

U.S. carriers are learning to see Wi-Fi as a supplement to their coverage rather than a competitor, but they have been slower to adopt...

EY: Global tech M&A is booming, driven by cloud and mobility

Merger and acquisition activity in the tech space is up, according to a new report, and mobile companies are driving the growth. Ernst & Young's...

Nokia acquisition highlights pressure to 'self-perform'

Having shed its mobile device unit, Nokia is putting some of its cash to work here in the United States. Yesterday the company said...

Carrier Wrap: Verizon Wireless set for VoLTE launch; T-Mobile US continues tweaking

Verizon Wireless is set to launch its voice over LTE service in the coming weeks, according to multiple reports. The offering will take advantage...

EMEA: Big data in my pocket

There’s a wealth of information available to organizations wanting to market to you within your mobile device. Mobile operators already understand the importance of...

Reality Check: Getting ready for the IoT

Just as they’re finally getting their arms around the changes mobility has produced in the workplace, now CIOs and CTOs must turn their attention...

Reality Check: The future of telecom (Pt. 2) – Sprint on sale (SoS)

In last week’s note on capital spending, there was a slight to the table shown due to a spreadsheet error. This change raised the...

Reality Check: Alternatives to the norm — planning for power and backhaul

Power and backhaul key to maintaining operations Carriers have historically experienced a host of challenges in planning for alternative forms of power or backhaul during...

Vodafone bets on broadband (RCR Mobile Minute)

Mobile Minute: Flush with cash after selling its stake in Verizon Wireless, Vodafone is investing in broadband in Southern Europe. The carrier will spend $96.5...

Azimuth benchmarks U.S. operators' network performance

Azimuth Systems compared the four national wireless operators' network performance based on device/network interactions, and it has released its results in a case study. The most...

Intel, Chunghwa strike IoT, SDN MoU

IoT, SDN, NFV central to deal The move toward network virtualization continues to break out across the globe, with Taiwanese telecom provider Chunghwa Telecom announcing...

Price war continues to rage: T-Mobile US updates Simple Starter

T-Mobile US offers $5, 2 GB premium T-Mobile US continued to add fuel to the ongoing pricing war among domestic wireless operators, announcing updates to...

Sprint's bright spots

Sprint's financial performance may get worse before it gets better as the carrier relies on price cuts to bring in new subscribers. But wholesale...
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