Monthly Archives: March, 2022
South Korea ends February with almost 203,000 5G base stations: Report
Telcos in South Korea area currently providing 5G services via NonStandalone networks
Korean mobile operators have deployed a total of 202,903 5G base stations as...
What is Multi-SIM?
Multi-SIM devices enable use of multiple subscriptions, potentially for different networks, in one device
Multi-SIM is a type of service offered by mobile carriers for...
Everynet expands its LoRaWAN network in the U.S.
Everynet's LoRaWAN network includes over 130 logistics points across the U.S.
Everynet, a global operator of national LoRaWAN networks said that its coverage is already...
How can 5G operators make the most of telco cloud? (Part 1)
Telco cloud is all about people, process and technology—but mostly about people
One of the key messages from expert presenters at Arden Media’s recent Telco...
‘Making a dent in the digital divide:’ T-Mobile US expands 5G home internet service
Most residents now eligible for the T-Mobile 5G home internet service either currently have no access or only one choice for home broadband
T-Mobile US...
Kagan: Why Lumen Technologies is still struggling to find growth
Lumen Technologies reported their growth in Q4 2021 was weak, and their projections for 2022 don’t look like things will improve. This concern raises...
#TBT: Virtual palm readings; Verizon, Qwest duel over MCI; Mobile phone growing pains … this week in 2005
Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the past. Fire...
Three fundamentals of a cloud-native infrastructure strategy
BT's chief network architect Neil McRae offered some Kubernetes tips for telcos making the cloud-native migration for essential network apps.
Revenues from cellular IoT modules jump 58% – with Quectel, Telit, MeiG dominant
Global revenues from cellular IoT modules increased by 58 percent in the fourth quarter of 2021, compared with the year-ago period, with more than...
Airspan reflects on private networks, FWA innovation at MWC Barcelona
‘The launching point is now,’ says Airspan President & COO about private 5G networks
At this year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona, Airspan’s President &...
Wi-Fi 7 ‘doubles down’ on the low latency and high throughput gains of Wi-Fi 6E, and adds high reliability
Wi-Fi 7 will maximize gigabit broadband investments by reliably delivering higher throughput, lower latency and better coverage
Wi-Fi 7 (or 802.11be) was developed with a...
Helium rebranded Nova Labs, raises $200m in Series D – from a16z, DT, Goodyear, Nokia
Helium, the company in charge of the crowd-sourced Helium non-cellular IoT and cellular 5G networks, has rebranded as Nova Labs, and announced $200 million...
Nokia to supply private 5G to Etisalat UAE’s smart-city and Industry 4.0 clients
Nokia has signed a deal with telecoms operator E&, formerly Etisalat Group, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), to deploy 5G private networks for...
Verizon, AT&T ‘start the chase’ on T-Mobile US: Opensignal on C-band deployments
On January 19th 2022, Verizon and AT&T activated their C-band 5G networks, finally changing up the dynamic in which T-Mobile was the only U.S....
China to reach 892 million 5G subscribers in 2025: GSMA
Operators in mainland China have already deployed over 1.4 million 5G base stations
China is expected to reach 892 million connections in the 5G segment...
SK Telecom, Dell partner to launch enterprise 5G MEC solution
The Petasus 5G MEC solution combines SK Telecom’s 5G MEC solution and Dell PowerEdge servers
Korean operator SK Telecom, along with partner Dell Technologies, announced...
O2 Telefonica sets up 5G campus network for Dataport in Germany
Dataport and O2 Telefónica have agreed on a cooperation package for the construction and operation of Dataport's 5G lab
German telco O2 Telefonica said that...
Verizon, Cisco demo LTE, MEC for millisecond C-V2X communications
Cisco Transportation Solutions Architect: 'In any vehicle, seconds matter for passenger and pedestrian safety. In connected vehicles, milliseconds matter more'
Cisco and Verizon took to...
The need to move from ‘call now’ to ‘buy now’ (Reader Forum)
According to the European Commission, over 99% of European businesses are classified as SMEs (small to medium enterprises). To fit in this sector companies...
Globe Telecom picks Cellwize, Amdocs for cloud-based RAN automation
Cellwize's CHIME is the basis for a new cloud-based RAN management solution for Filipino telco Globe Telecom.
NXP intros new authenticator tool to raise security across IoT lifecycle
Dutch chip manufacturer NXP Semiconductors has introduced a new IoT authentication device, part of its EdgeLock authenticator family, to raise security across multiple standards...
What is the role of DevOps in telco cloud success?
DevOps: A cornerstone of cloud computing, but still novel to many network operators. Orange, KORE, and WGTwo share their experiences.
Nextivity Delivers In-building RF Tools for System Integrator Efficiency and Profitability with Cel-Fi Solutions
System integrators are an essential part of Nextivity’s ecosystem and are integral to the company delivering exceptional in-building cellular coverage. From high-rises, complexes, and...
Green business is good business – the six most sustainable smart factories
It is a silly headline, and an opt-in competition, but the World Economic Forum’s list of ‘lighthouse factories’, acknowledged for their use of Industry...
China leads smart-factory hall of fame – US way behind as Industry 4.0 powerhouse
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has added 13 new smart factories to its ‘global lighthouse network’ of flagship sites for advanced manufacturing; its total...