2017

Deutsche Telekom invested $3.1 million in U.S.-based IoT firm. Deutsche Telekom’s corporate customer arm T-Systems announced a global “internet of things” partnership with asset tracking specialist Roambee to offer a real-time visibility solution for assets in the Americas, Africa, Asia …

First-of-its-kind partnership between Ericsson and Cisco said to tap SDN, NFV and cloud in move to modernize VHA network operations. Vodafone Hutchison Australia is set to have its core network operations virtualized through a partnership between Ericsson and Cisco Systems …

The French telecom operator is set to provide IoT connectivity for the car rental company’s hourly vehicle service. Orange Business Services won a three-year contract with Hertz to support “internet of things” connectivity services for its hourly vehicle rental service. …

Santander is one of the Spanish cities with the highest development of smart city initiatives. Santander, Spain, is working through its SmartSantader smart city program developed by the municipal government as part of the city’s strategic plan for 2010 to …

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. There is a growing number of “5G” skeptics engaging in a 5G …

Editor’s Note: In an attempt to broaden our interaction with our readers we have created this Reader Forum for those with something meaningful to say to the wireless industry. We want to keep this as open as possible, but we …

Either cannibalize your own company or a competitor will do it for you and take your market share. This is one of the most important secrets of success. Most people are astounded by ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft, and …

SAS interoperability achieved, but many regulatory steps remain for CBRS operators on the road to 5G. Editor’s Note: In an attempt to broaden our interaction with our readers we have created this Reader Forum for those with something meaningful to …

A recent rash of malware attacks on Microsoft’s RDP calls into question current thinking in terms of battling Trojan attacks. Editor’s Note: In an attempt to broaden our interaction with our readers we have created this Reader Forum for those …

Application-to-person text messaging platforms will see expansion from new business models, enterprise adoption and take a bite out of IoT. Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across the mobile telecommunications space on …

Developments around millimeter wave spectrum in support of 5G services is expected to see considerable attention 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 …

While an established player in the virtualization software world, VMware sees new opportunities for NFV in the telecom market. On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check we speak with Gabriele Di Piazza, VP of products and solutions for VMware’s Telco NFV …

The “internet of things” is connecting more than robots and sensors; it is also connecting companies that normally guard their tests and prototypes from competitors. Test equipment maker National Instruments has brought competitors Cisco and Hewlett Packard Enterprise together as …

Local companies will be able to launch IoT services through the telco’s network and Cisco Jasper platform Hong Kong telecoms operator SmarTone, and Cisco Jasper announced the launch of internet of things (IoT) services in Hong Kong. Through this new …

China Mobile said it will use the Ericsson device connectivity platform to streamline its process for provisioning “internet of things” devices, as well as for deploying services to capitalize on new opportunities. The world’s largest mobile operator by subscribers signed …

The U.K.-based firm plans to expand fiber optic metro networks in Singapore and Hong Kong this year. U.K.-based enterprise networking provider Colt announced plans to expand fiber optic metro networks in certain Asian countries in 2017. The company said it …

More types of devices are relying on the ability to access satellite systems for positioning information, and that means more testing for GPS and Global Navigation Satellite System support. Spirent Communications this week launched PT TestBench, which is new software for …

CTIA-commissioned report from Accenture targets local communities in touting workforce and economy boost from 5G deployments. Nothing boosts an argument for investing billions of dollars into a technology like throwing some large numbers behind that argument tied to job creation …

Arviem selects Vodafone’s IoT platform for cargo monitoring as a service Arviem, a Swiss service provider of real-time cargo monitoring services, is working with U.K-based telecoms group Vodafone in order to use the latter’s Managed IoT Connectivity Platform to improve …

China Mobile said it will use the Ericsson device connectivity platform to streamline its process for provisioning “internet of things” devices as well as for deploying services to capitalize on new opportunities. The world’s largest mobile operator by subscribers signed …

Hundreds of thousands of Americans are expected to descend on Washington, D.C., in the coming days to observe President-elect Donald Trump’s swearing-in ceremony as well as the pomp and circumstance that comes along with Inauguration Day. Ahead of the Jan. …

The “internet of things” is connecting more than robots and sensors; it is also connecting companies that normally guard their tests and prototypes from competitors. Test equipment maker National Instruments has brought competitors Cisco and Hewlett Packard Enterprise together as …

Unlimited data fans on Verizon and AT&T being strong-armed to comply or at least pay a bit more for the privilege, but at least the FCC has a sense of humor. Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of …

Potential impact of new administration on the telecom industry could see a green light for further M&A activity, changes to net neutrality legislation and expansion of zero-rated data. Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered …

The next game changer on the horizon is the Internet of Things (IoT). It has been touted as perhaps the most significant and transformative set of technologies since the internet, with the potential to deliver significant efficiency gains. Last year, …