2017

One underlying tenet of the move towards virtualized platforms using NFV, SDN and cloud technologies has been the need for open source architectures that can allow for greater interoperability between vendor solutions and a broader platform for innovation. This report …

The new fiber system is said to allow the carrier to offer 100G-plus service in Russia and Baltic countries. Nordic company Telia Carrier established a new fiber route connecting Stockholm, Sweden, with St. Petersburg, Russia, via Tallinn, Estonia, and upgraded …

Regulators claim “no license, no chips” policy hurts competitors. Intel’s efforts to crack the market for baseband processors could get a boost from the U.S. government. This week the Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit in San Jose, California, seeking …

5G will be more than a new generation of mobile. Qualcomm Senior Vice President Raj Talluri explains It’s a unifying fabric that will connect billions of devices in some of the fastest, most reliable and most efficient ways possible. The …

In addition to artificial intelligence and the internet of things, the South Korean telco will also heavily invest in the development of 5G technologies. SK Telecom confirmed it will spend 5 trillion won ($4.2 billion) over the next three years …

Signals Research Group conducted 4×4 MIMO testing that showed a 55% speed boost on a live T-Mobile network using Samsung devices. Claimed performance advantages of complex multiple-input/multiple-output antenna technologies appear to have been validated by recent network performance testing conducted …

Carnegie Technologies recently launched a new research and development lab that is exploring projects in hybrid satellite/cellular networking as well as agricultural “internet of things” projects. Carnegie Technologies is the developer of a converged platform for Wi-Fi and cellular, and the …

A new report from SNS Research predicts 125% CAGR over the next three years on VRAN spending, with 5G a significant influence by 2020. Forecasts on the expected increased use of virtualized platforms by telecommunication operators received further fuel from …

Editor’s Note: In the Analyst Angle section, we’ve collected a group of the industry’s leading analysts to give their outlook on the hot topics in the wireless industry. Let’s get one thing straight: debates are useful things, also in the …

Now that nearly every new smartphone sold in the U.S., Japan, South Korea and much of Europe includes an LTE modem, one might think all modems are pretty much the same. After all, “5G” smartphones are still a few years …

The ongoing evolution of mobile technologies from 4G to 5G provides the cellular market with a leg up in terms of competing in the connected car arena. Editor’s Note: Welcome to Analyst Angle. We’ve collected a group of the industry’s …

Ransomware made headlines in 2016, but is expected to be a larger issue in 2017. Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across the mobile telecommunications space on what they expect to see …

2017 is expected to see greater use of LTE for public safety, neutral host models powering in-building plans and more NB-IoT deployments. Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across the mobile telecommunications …

New research commissioned by Qualcomm suggests the broad commercialization of “5G” mobile technology will have the same impact on global order as the printing press, electricity, the steam engine, the telegraph and the internet. Produced by IHS Markit, Penn Schoen …

5G test reached transmission speeds of more than 22 Gbps. Ericsson said it completed the first “5G” technology trial in Turkey, achieving transmission speeds in excess of 22 gigabits per second. The vendor said the trial, which took place at the Istanbul …

Tally is part of new retail platform. Intel CEO Brian Krzanich took the stage at the National Retail Federation’s biggest show of the year to demonstrate a robot called “Tally,” which Intel calls “the world’s first robotic autonomous shelf auditing …

Forward bidding in FCC 600 MHz incentive auction stage four set to begin on Wednesday with target price seen as attainable to end proceedings. The Federal Communications Commission’s ongoing 600 MHz incentive auction proceedings could come to a quick end …

Huawei and China Unicom said they completed field verification of FDD-based massive multiple-input/multiple-output antenna technology. The technology is said to help operators enhance wireless network capacity and user experience by maximizing existing sites and spectrum resources. The joint field test …

TheMulteFire Alliance today announced the completion of its Release 1.0 specification for the technology, which allows for LTE connectivity without the need for licensed spectrum. Building on Third Generation Partnership Project Release 13 and 14, particularly advancements in license assisted …

AT&T said the shut down of its 2G network on Jan. 1 will allow it to refarm spectrum in the coming months towards its LTE and 5G network plans. AT&T said its recent move to turn down its legacy GSM-based …

How the connected car can inform and empower drivers in ways not possible before. Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Reality Check section is where C-level executives and advisory firms from across the mobile industry share unique insights and experiences. …

QoE regulations, IoT security challenges and the expansion of zero-rated data services set for 2017. Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across the mobile telecommunications space on what they expect to see …

2017 to see the rise of the bandwidth-hungry business and more network intelligence, as well as the rise of network federation. Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across the mobile telecommunications space …

Eight multibillion dollar mergers announced within two years Automation is expected to bring big productivity gains to the U.S. economy, but it is also likely to eliminate quality jobs as machines take on more of the work done by humans. …

The MIPI Alliance released a new sensor interface specification designed to streamline sensor integration in smartphones, wearables, “internet of things” devices and automotive systems. MIPI I3C is said to be an interface for connecting sensors to an application processor, and …