Yearly Archives: 2015

Verizon Wireless will support Samsung Pay

Samsung mobile payment service is supported by all four major U.S. carriers With the addition of Verizon Wireless, Samsung's newly launched mobile payment application will...

AT&T NFV, SDN efforts to bolster security platforms

AT&T NFV and SDN plans are set to power software-based security systems AT&T’s network transformation moves using software-defined networking and network functions virtualization is creeping...

Sprint considering human-like robots for retail stores

Could customers walking into a Sprint retail store someday be greeted by a robot, or look on as a robot demonstrates how to use...

New Zealand sets 99% connectivity goal by 2025

The New Zealand government has set a lofty goal of connecting 99% of its population to 50 Mbps broadband or better by 2025 in...

Former congressman talks Lifeline and net neutrality

Former Rep. Rick Boucher of Virginia's 9th and the Internet Innovation Alliance talks policy WASHINGTON – The federal government’s policy regarding the telecom industry is...

U.S. Cellular updates data plans, keeps focus on Verizon, AT&T

Regional carrier U.S. Cellular updates data plans with lower per-GB rates, higher per-device charges U.S. Cellular said it’s targeting larger rivals Verizon Wireless and AT&T...

Feature Report: DAS and Small Cell Update

This report reviews trends in network densification both indoors and outdoors. Key focus areas include cost control through new network architectures and intelligent optimization,...

Combined Nokia, Alcatel-Lucent announces organizational plan

Business will be divided into mobile networks, fixed networks, applications and analytics, and IP/optical networks Ahead of finalizing its planned merger with Alcatel-Lucent, Nokia on...

Digital DAS: 3 approaches

Digital DAS is a way to cut costs by eliminating headend equipment Many wireless deployments seek to minimize attenuation, or loss of signal strength, but...

6 predictions for the connected car market

As more and more wirelessly connected cars hit the market, a number of trends are becoming evident. RCR Wireless News will spend this month examining...

Man buys Google.com for $12

A former Google employee pulled a fast one on his former company. Sanjay Ved bought the world’s most visited website name for $12 after...

E.U.-U.S. data transfer deal tossed by European court

The European Court of Justice, the E.U. equivalent of the U.S. Supreme Court, today ruled the Safe Harbor data transfer agreement void, presenting a...

Snowden: intelligence agencies can hijack phones

Edward Snowden says intelligence agencies in the U.S. and UK have the ability to hack into citizen’s phones and take control of their devices....

Telecom transformation, innovation and startup challenges

In addition to startup pitch sessions, the 2015 TC3 conference focused on how telecom companies can maintain a competitive edge through innovation and business...

Mobilink, Warid Telecom to merge in Pakistan

The two telcos are expected to complete the merger agreement by year-end Pakistani mobile operators Mobilink and Warid Telecom have agreed to merge their operations...

Report: Mobile payment adoption slow to start

WASHINGTON – New research from the Aite Group suggests that, despite lots of hype from service providers, adoption of mobile payment technology is off...

Facebook announces satellite-based Internet for Africa

WASHINGTON – With more than a billion users in the developed world, Facebook is now setting its sights on the next billion users who,...

T-Mobile and Sprint run Verizon close in New York City

Latest RootMetrics survey found T-Mobile and Sprint close No. 2 and No. 3 to Verizon Whether deserved or not, New York City is seen by...

Reality Check: Why 5G isn’t all about fast wireless

The real reasons behind 5G Some people believe that faster is always better, particularly in regards to wireless networks. That's why it’s easy to get...

Spectrum and auction set to dominate CCA Annual Convention

Two words are sure to dominate the upcoming Competitive Carriers Association Annual Convention: spectrum and auction. Several of the event’s scheduled keynote addresses and...

Reality Check: Top Q3 events (Pt. 2)

The remaining top Q3 events Last week, we covered five events/trends that will impact third-quarter, total year and 2016 results (these are in no particular...

Microsoft’s new reality

Microsoft is facing reality in the smartphone world even as it launches another high-end device. Priced at $549, the new 5.2-inch Lumia 950 is...

T-Mobile US, Sirius XM clash over tower interference

Sirius XM is asking federal regulators to look into reception problems reported near T-Mobile US towers in major U.S. cities. The satellite radio company says...

AT&T media deal, iPhone virus … 5 things to know today

1. AT&T has signed a long-term content deal with Viacom. The new contract brings together AT&T's U-Verse and DirecTV networks, which previously had separate...

Robot Taxi brings self-driving cars to Japan

The end goal of the connected car is autnomous driving as a way to reinvent the way people get around; but, it's clear there's...
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