2017

CSPs must transform into DSPs in order to remain competitive, with 5G and connected cars just some of the markets helping with that change. Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across the …

Enterprises will be required to adjust operations in order to account for growing use and demand by an increasingly mobile workforce. Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across the mobile telecommunications space …

Wireless industry heavyweights Cingular and Verizon battle for market’s No. 1 position, while Sprint named a leader for its cable JV … 11 years ago this week. Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into …

Intel plans to sample its first 5G modem this year, and the world’s largest chipmaker is determined to win more business with developers of 5G equipment than it has with LTE equipment makers. Qualcomm, which dominates the market for LTE …

New Huawei phone to uses additional solutions from Universal Electronics including infrared blaster control technology. Universal Electronics, a provider of universal control and sensing technologies targeting the smart home market, said its QuickSet solution has been integrated in the new …

With the emergence of 5G, mobile bandwidth will expand, bringing to life a new era of immersive experiences and connectivity. The next generation of wireless broadband is going to forever change the way we communicate and connect. Durga Malladi, Senior …

Intel and Here to collaborate on proof-of-concept for autonomous vehicles and IoT. Intel has agreed to purchase a 15% stake in Here, a global provider of digital maps and location-based services for automotive and the “internet of things.” The deal …

Citing an astronomical increase in mobile data traffic driven by video, AT&T highlighted upcoming LTE-A, 5G technology and fiber plans. Following up on network progress reports by T-Mobile US and Sprint, AT&T highlighted its work with current LTE deployments, plans …

As CES 2017 gets underway in Las Vegas, Qualcomm is making it crystal clear the “internet of things” is a top priority for the chipmaker. On Tuesday, the company announced an IoT partnership with Verizon Communications, a new IoT connectivity …

AT&T, Ericsson and Qualcomm said they plan to test various 5G technologies using millimeter wave spectrum during second half of 2017. AT&T, Ericsson and Qualcomm announced plans to conduct interoperability testing and over-the-air trials based on what they expect to …

The common industry thinking around lead management is of a traditional, old-school practice that’s quickly being replaced by next generation digitalization. Lead generation is often the result of extensive data mining during which a wide range of CRM applications validate, …

Providers are set to take charge of the IoT market in 2017, with the help of partnerships, data analytics and SDN. Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across the mobile telecommunications space …

Rapid advancements in cloud, mobility, artificial intelligence and networks are set to alter the UC market. 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 …

Building on its movement into the internet of things (IoT) market, T-Mobile US on Monday announced a new IoT-specific pricing model as part of a promotion that includes a free Cat1 LTE module along with data services. The move came …

Amid a wave of consolidation in the semiconductor industry, the Obama administration is reportedly preparing a “blueprint for action” to help the incoming Trump administration protect U.S. intellectual property. According to The Wall Street Journal, President Barak Obama plans to …

Sprint CTO John Saw touted 2017 network plans to include expansion of 3CCA, HPUE into devices, small cells, 5G preparation, 256 QAM and more MIMO. Sprint appeared to show some new spark in 2016, including a continued push of its …

Initial focus is consumer internet of things solutions Korean telecommunications firm LG Uplus has opened the country’s first store exclusively dedicated to home internet of things (IoT) and internet television services, local press reported. The new store is located in …

New JV, called VodafoneZiggo, unifies communications in Dutch market; combines mobile and fixed telephony with home broadband and video services. Liberty Global and Vodafone Group announced that Liberty Global Europe Holding and Vodafone International Holdings completed a transaction to combine their …

Huawei CEO says company aims to improve operating efficiency and cash flow generation across business units. Huawei expects 2016 revenues to reach 520 billion yuan ($74.8 billion), which would represent a 32% increase compared to the previous year, the company’s …

CES 2017 is set to showcase emerging technologies like augmented reality, virtual reality and artificial intelligence and have a focus on IoT security. New types of artificial intelligence, the insecurity of things, virtual and augmented reality, and growth in service …

The Small Cell Forum and 5G Americas look to accelerate small cell deployments. Small cells are seen as a key enabler of high-speed mobile broadband, particularly in crowded, urban areas where the macro network can’t keep up with demand. Similarly, …

The IoT Evolution Expo will be held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in February. This show is designed to help us get a better idea where the “internet of things” and machine-to-machine stand in the market today and where it’s going …

With continued nurturing and support, 5G can play a significant role in the next administration’s plans. The 21st century has already witnessed some of the most powerful, influential innovations in history. From major investments in wired and wireless networks, to …

Shorter mobile device life cycles, increasing volume of device trade-ins, iPhone trade-in volume to remain strong and Android trade-ins lag for 2017. Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across the mobile telecommunications …

Fleet management and telematics activity expected to expand, evolve in the new year. 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 in the …