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, as data travels from one …
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This view of MPLS from Altera could apply to any network, but is relevant to telecom. Data enters the system through an Edge Label Switching Router. This is where packets …
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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 to handle ever-increasing data traffic. …
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Mobile Minute: The Mobile Minute is sponsored by SpiderCloud Wireless. Motorola is making a play for feature phone users who are finally ready to upgrade to a smartphone. It’s ad …
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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 seventh annual State of the Network …
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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 a report from The Wall …
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Wireless carriers are scrambling to acquire and free up new spectrum resources in an attempt to feed consumer desire for mobile data services. This quest for spectrum along with the …
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Many of the wireless technologies that are integral to the way we use our phones are based on patents developed by InterDigital Communications. The company’s patent portfolio covers packet data, …
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Policy: Net neutrality, 600 MHz spectrum auction rules set for FCC meeting
by Dan Meyerby Dan MeyerNet neutrality and spectrum auctions continue to dominate telecom-related policy news as the Federal Communications Commission this week has both subjects on the docket. The FCC’s planned May 15 open …
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There are few larger convergence points between broadcasters, wireless service providers, public safety providers and Internet businesses than the Federal Communications Commission.
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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,
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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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Mobile Minute: The Mobile Minute is sponsored by SpiderCloud Wireless. Pinterest joins the list of social media sites that will use advertising to try to make money from its millions …
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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 offerings for marketing automation for both …
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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 approve LightSquared’s latest reorganization proposal, saying …
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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 for it dearly on its bottom …
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The Federal Communications Commission this week is expected to alter its stance on net neutrality, with FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler bowing to pressure in preventing Internet service providers from hobbling …
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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 from $5 million to $10 …
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Wireless connections come with inherent risks. Here’s the lowdown on securing both types of networks.
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Unfortunately for both service providers and telecom equipment manufacturers, it’s extremely difficult to develop a network infrastructure platform that delivers carrier-grade reliability.
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Ever wonder how wireless signal gets to a specific area? Connections and networks live and breathe by antennas. If an antenna goes down, the wireless network would be in trouble. …
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Conformance testing is designed to determine if implementation meets the requirements of a standard or specification. There are many types of testing including testing for performance, robustness, behavior, functions and …
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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 that provides for a downlink speed …
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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.
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Once a wireless phenomenon, Bluetooth is part of our everyday lives. Whether you utilize it to talk on the phone in your car or you’ve mistakenly thought someone was addressing …