Yearly Archives: 2016

Reader Forum: How mesh networks create a smart city

Reliable communication networks can make city services more intelligent, including water and power supply Time and tide wait for no man, and our world continues...

Test and Measurement: Electro Rent's $323.4M purchase by equity firm draws scrutiny

Test equipment reseller Electro Rent has agreed to be acquired by Platinum Capital for more than $323.4 million, drawing the ire of shareholder litigation firms claiming...

Test and Measurement: Electro Rent’s $323.4M purchase by equity firm draws scrutiny

Test equipment reseller Electro Rent has agreed to be acquired by Platinum Capital for more than $323.4 million, drawing the ire of shareholder litigation firms claiming...

Spain becomes first European market for Samsung Pay

Samsung Pay is already available in the U.S. and China Samsung Electronics launched its Samsung Pay mobile payment service in Spain, marking its first national...

China Mobile, China Unicom leading NB-IoT development

ZTE, China Mobile demo NB-IoT verification Chinese ICT services provider ZTE claims to be the first in the industry to demonstrate verification based on narrowband...

China Mobile, China Unicom leading NB-IoT development

ZTE, China Mobile demo NB-IoT verification Chinese ICT services provider ZTE claims to be the first in the industry to demonstrate verification based on Narrowband-Internet...

AT&T Thanks reward program targets postpaid wireless, DirecTV customers

The telecom giant unveiled its AT&T Thanks program offering free gifts for select customers as it struggles with postpaid phone defections AT&T is tapping into...

Five key enablers for smart cities

Technological advances are paving the way for mass deployment of ICT by municipalities around the world Experts increasingly agree that the technological pieces required to...

Five key enablers for smart cities

Technological advances are paving the way for mass deployment of ICT by municipalities around the world Experts increasingly agree that the technological pieces required to...

Sigfox continues global expansion of dedicated IoT networks

In a continuing global expansion of its dedicated "internet of things" networks, French-based Sigfox partnered with network operator Connected Finland. Finland is the 19th country...

Sigfox continues global expansion of dedicated IoT networks

In a continuing global expansion of its dedicated IoT networks, French-based Sigfox partnered with network operator Connected Finland. Finland is the 19th country to...

Smartphone growth slows, Band 70 approval expected … 5 things to know today

5 things to know today ... 1. Smartphone shipments will increase by 3.1% this year, according to IDC Research. The firm expects 1.48 billion units...

Worst of the Week: Can T-Mobile crank it to 11?

With T-Mobile set for Un-carrier 11, WOTW offers some advice on how the carrier can position the event as a great follow up to...

Cell Tower News: Fourth tower death this year a strong safety reminder

After three months of safe climbing, the cell tower industry suffered three deaths in May. The latest fatality is a 19-year-old tower climber in...

IoT operator Qowisio launches disruptive IoT price plan

France-based IoT operator Qowisio launched its IoT network in France this week and presented a rather aggressive IoT price plan. Just about $0.11 or €0.10...

Huawei subpoenaed by U.S. government

The world's largest vendor of wireless networking gear is under scrutiny, as the U.S. Commerce Department tries to make sure Huawei did not resell...

How does RFoCPRI capability simplify cell-site maintenance?

Interference in cellular networks is one of the most common problems in the radio access network (RAN). As demand for cellular data continues to...

Enterprise SDN spend to hit $12B by 2020, vendor challenges remain

A recent report from TBR forecasts 70% CAGR in enterprise-related SDN revenue through 2020, though warns vendors may need to change mindsets Global enterprises are...

AT&T touts ECOMP policy control, automation advances

Policy control and increased reliance on automation seen as key operational goals for AT&T ECOMP initiative AT&T continues to tout the abilities of its enhanced...

T-Mobile Un-carrier 11 event set for June 6, no drummer expected on stage

Expect plenty of “This is Spinal Tap” references from the T-Mobile Un-carrier 11 event, though the carrier will have its work cut out in...

Belgium to offer spectrum for 5G trials

Telecom regulator BIPT works with Ericsson to study suitable bands for 5G trials The Belgian government has instructed the country's telecom authority to open up spectrum...

Belgium to offer spectrum for 5G trials

Telecom regulator BIPT works with Ericsson to study suitable bands for 5G trials The Belgian government has instructed the country's telecom authority to open up spectrum...

SK Telecom unveils new connected car service

Service is based on the SK Telecom's mobile navigation app ‘T map’ SK Telecom unveiled its "T map for Car" connected car service, which is...

SK Telecom unveils new connected car service

Service is based on the SK Telecom's mobile navigation app ‘T map’ SK Telecom unveiled its "T map for Car" connected car service, which is...

Ericsson details state of IoT and 5G in North America

Ericsson Mobility Report projects 3 billion IoT connections in North America by 2021 Connected cars and attendant in-vehicle services are a major driver of "internet...
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