Yearly Archives: 2017

Industry weighs in on DSRC for V2V communications (Part 1)

Rulemaking comments for DSRC for V2V include potential for use of cellular-V2X, sharing of DSRC spectrum. As the cellular industry and standards bodies...

Worst of the Week: Will Qualcomm bankroll a BlackBerry renaissance?

BlackBerry might not be what it was, but with a little fiscal help from Qualcomm maybe it can become a bigger part of the...

Oracle sees big NFV moves coming out of MWC 2017

NFV continues to gain development and deployment momentum across the telecom space, with Oracle expecting big moves in 2017. On...

Analyst Webinar: Advances in IIoT Made Possible by Innovations in 5G, Virtualization and the Cloud

Innovations in 5G, virtualization and cloud technologies will make new applications and services possible in both personal and industrial IoT in the next several...

Analyst Webinar: Advances in IIoT Made Possible by Innovations in 5G, Virtualization and the Cloud

Innovations in 5G, virtualization and cloud technologies will make new applications and services possible in both personal and industrial IoT in the next several...

T-Mobile US, Dish, Comcast dominate 600 MHz incentive auction, Verizon a no-show

The FCC’s 600 MHz incentive auction drew high bids from T-Mobile US, Dish and Comcast, with Verizon failing to garner a single winning bid....

Windstream to purchase cloud-based UC provider Broadview

Windstream said the $227.5 million cash deal will bolster its enterprise-focused product portfolio and drive $30 million in annual operating synergies. Regional telecommunications...

Ericsson, Bharti Infratel sign smart city deal in India

The agreement stipulates the deployment of 400 smart poles in Bhopal. Ericsson signed an agreement with Indian telecommunications infrastructure firm Bharti Infratel to deploy...

Semtech and ZTE to develop LoRa-based IoT solutions with geolocation functionality

ZTE has been deploying IoT applications based on LoRaWAN protocol since 2016. U.S.-based Semtech, which is a supplier of analog and mixed-signal...

NI, AT&T partner on ‘Porcupine’ 5G channel sounder

"Porcupine" 5G channel sounder characterizes millimeter-wave frequencies. National Instruments and AT&T said they have developed a proprietary channel sounder for characterizing the millimeter-wave...

Comcast Business adds Direct Link to IBM Cloud platform

In a move said to support greater connection speed, reliability and security compared with an open internet connection, Comcast Business partners with IBM. ...

Wireless networks get a healthy dose of fiber as small cells proliferate (content provided by CommScope and RCR)

Fiber is making its way into more parts of the wireless network as mobile operators deploy small cells and distributed antenna systems for densification....

#TBT: That ‘net’ thing could be huge for cell phones; FCC wants input on public safety spectrum … 21 years ago this week

"The internet is the killer app" for wireless data; FCC asks for input on public safety spectrum needs ... 21 years ago this week Editor’s...

Smart city challenge winners get down to business

Austin, Indianapolis, Miami, Orlando, and Philadelphia are the five winners of a challenge grant presented by the Smart Cities Council. Representatives from AT&T, Qualcomm,...

Smart buildings: getting in on the ground floor

Systems integrators and infrastructure vendors are learning that the best time to propose a smart building solution to property owners is often before the...

Editorial Report: FTTx: C-RAN, Fronthaul and Remote Radio Heads

Fiber will enable next-generation networks, smart cities and the internet of things. Fiber to the tower has already separated radio heads and antennas from...

Policy, 5G, IoT and video challenges facing CCA members – Carrier Wrap Ep. 65

CCA CEO Steve Berry and Ericsson exec Gowton Achaibar discuss policy, infrastructure deployment, 5G, IoT, and video challenges and opportunities. On this week’s...

Wisol taps Sequans for Cat M1 chips

As the smartphone market matures, companies that make mobile device components are looking to the internet of things for growth opportunities. Korea's Wisol, which...

Nokia and Finnish operator Elisa claim Europe’s first successful 3.5 GHz 5G trial

Nokia and Elisa said the test hit speeds of 1.5 Gbps, though access to 3.5 GHz band for 5G support is not expected until...

Cable operators continue to roll out broadband services based on DOCSIS 3.1 specs

The DOCSIS 3.1 cable service interface specification could be a game changer for the internet and TV industry, providing multigigabit data speeds and interoperability...

Hitachi creates lab to develop solutions for its IoT platform

Hitachi’s Insights Laboratory will use advanced analytics and artificial intelligence. Japanese company Hitachi formed its Insights Laboratory, which it claims is a global...

Actility raises $75 million to expand IoT portfolio

Actility plans to use funds to focus on industrial IoT solutions in key verticals. French low-power wide-area networks specialist Actility completed a Series D...

Analyst Angle: A stronger appeal for a neutral-host model with CBRS

A conversation about CBRS with Derek Peterson, CTO, Boingo Wireless The below is only a summary. Download a transcript of the complete interview and access the complete report...

Why do companies invest in IoT?

Verizon Wireless earned roughly half a billion dollars in IoT-related revenue during the second half of last year, and the company hopes that's just...

CCA Mobile Carriers Show 2017 highlighted policy, operational challenges and opportunities

CCA provides MCS 2017 attendees with update on landscape under new political administration, tempted by FirstNet with investment potential. The Competitive Carriers Association...
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