What does MPLS stand for? MPLS stands for Multi-Protocol Label Switching.
What is MPLS? It is a mechanism for routing traffic within a telecommunications network,...
The Best LTE Network Architecture Diagrams
Wireless operators are rapidly expanding their LTE networks to take advantage of additional efficiency, lower latency and the ability...
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Motorola is making a play for feature phone users who are finally ready to upgrade to...
More than 1 in 5 IT professionals expect to deploy software-defined networking this year, and about one-third are expecting deployments by 2015, according to the...
AT&T’s quest for growth reportedly has the telecommunications giant eyeing a potential acquisition of DirecTV in a deal that could reach $50 billion.
According to...
Net neutrality and spectrum auctions continue to dominate telecom-related policy news as the Federal Communications Commission this week has both subjects on the docket....
There are few larger convergence points between broadcasters, wireless service providers, public safety providers and Internet businesses than the Federal Communications Commission.
What is 5G? That seems to be the big industry question discussed in recent months. For those of us in mobile broadband, we may not know exactly what it will be,
First there was the Industrial Revolution, where machines improved productivity and boosted output. Next came the Digital Revolution with computers and the Internet,
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Pinterest joins the list of social media sites that will use advertising to try to make...
IBM completed its acquisition of cloud software platform company Silverpop, which has a cloud-based platform for personalizing customer engagement. The move extends IBM's software-as-a-service...
Neither LightSquared nor Charlie Ergen received what they wanted from the latest bankruptcy court ruling in New York. U.S. Judge Shelley Chapman did not...
First quarter operational results for domestic wireless carriers proved eventful, as T-Mobile US blew away its larger rivals in attracting new customers, though paid...
The Federal Communications Commission this week is expected to alter its stance on net neutrality, with FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler bowing to pressure in...
DAS contracts increase in size, outpacing market growth
Typical distributed antenna system contracts for hardware only (hubs, nodes, remote radio heads, antennas, etc.) now range...
Unfortunately for both service providers and telecom equipment manufacturers, it’s extremely difficult to develop a network infrastructure platform that delivers carrier-grade reliability.
Conformance testing is designed to determine if implementation meets the requirements of a standard or specification. There are many types of testing including testing...
Long term evolution (LTE) is the standard for today's wireless networks, and replaces third generation (3G) technology. LTE technology is a based on a 3GPP standard...
Why T1 testing necessary? Let's take a closer look at how carriers test their T1 networks and more important, what T1 test equipment they use.
T1 or...
