Mobile edge computing (MEC) is one of the most significant current developments in wireless networks, with immense promise to transform the economics of dense data networks and to enable new …
It’s been more than 14 years since VoiceStream (now part of T-Mobile) bought the assets of MobileStar, which went bankrupt trying to build a public Wi-Fi network. Ownership is one way …
As backhaul becomes more flexible and complex, make SLA monitoring simple The consensus is there will be a “5G” radio access standard by 2020. However, 5G networks will be much …
No matter what industry sector you operate in—health, insurance, safety, government, or consumer discretionary, etc.—it’s unlikely that the Internet of Things (IoT) hasn’t become your market’s latest must-have. A key …
Imagining the “city of the future” is becoming easier to do thanks to recent examples of smart cities innovation. Common urban challenges like traffic, energy and waste reduction are all …
The Internet of Things depends on three pillars, the silicon (in the device itself), the software (in the application that uses it) and the communication (providing the connectivity that allows …
The Internet of Things depends on three pillars, the silicon (in the device itself), the software (in the application that uses it) and the communication (providing the connectivity that allows …
Nokia has had a long and twisted history in the mobile device space, with its recent reincarnate set to continue that story The Nokia brand has lived a very colorful, …
Despite all the hype about small cells, digital repeaters are still the easiest, lowest cost, and most reliable solution for improving in-building wireless coverage for all carriers. I am not …
Maintain market competitiveness as macro builds give way to DAS deployments The next major hurdle for carriers is providing the LTE coverage customers expect everywhere, indoors and outdoors. As the …
There’s been a few questions asked recently in RCR Wireless News and Network World about the go-to-market challenges faced by the small cell community, especially in the enterprise space. And …
As virtualization, VoLTE and more add network complexity, make QoS simple Telecom—and all the industries it touches—stands on the precipice of a foundational transformation. Consumer demand for mobile video is …
Each outdoor deployment is a learning lab for operators and vendors, and this report digs into the specifics of site acquisition, network design, equipment selection, installation and testing. Metro deployments …
Indoor coverage remains a major issue and Small Cell Forum reports that as many as 61% of enterprises have noticeably poor indoor coverage (I’m sure many of us can relate …
I just returned from the well-organized and well-attended Wi-Fi Now conference in Washington, D.C. Topics at the three-day conference included enterprise applications, home security, innovations, leadership, carriers, spectrum, LTE-U, the “Uber-ization” of …
Add capacity with off-the-shelf hardware to maximize spectrum resources Spectrum is an inherently limiting factor to communications service providers; it’s expensive, there’s a finite amount available, and regulation mechanisms can …
Consistency in nationwide public safety networks is critical; how DAS systems must measure up Public safety networks are critical to the safety of people everywhere – they are implemented across …
With the revolution of the network, enabled by new technologies like Network Function Virtualization (NFV) and Software Defined Networking (SDN) firmly underway, how and where application awareness is deployed in …
Opening an era of indoor fully-connected experience [Shenzhen, China, April 18th, 2016] Huawei today announced Indoor Connected Solution (ICS), to assist operators in improving both indoor user experience and ROI. …
Huawei Helps Carriers Transform towards Digital Business [Shenzhen, China, April 15th, 2016] Huawei today announced its financial results for 2015, reporting that its Carrier Services achieved strong year-on-year growth, generating …
The widespread adoption of VoLTE by Tier 1 mobile operators around the Globe poses significant challenges for operators who might not have the same resources at their disposal. VoLTE roaming …
As DAS and small cells take off, gain competitive advantage with an end-to-end solution that drives ROI and customer satisfaction As carriers shift emphasis from macro builds to providing the …
Compass Intelligence notes chat and messaging platforms are set to explode across the enterprise space The worldwide enterprise chat and messaging market will reach $1.9 billion by 2019, driven mainly …
The Mobile Edge Computing (MEC) initiative can improve user experience and save bandwidth resources, as well as provide endless possibilities for service innovation at the network edge. These benefits are …
As the radio interface of mobile phones has evolved, it has typically been changed about every ten years, and the 5G (5th Generation) interface is expected to start being used …
