Nokia’s Nuage Networks breaks down opportunities for operators and enterprises moving towards SD-WAN deployments. In acquiring Alcatel-Lucent last year for $16.5 billion, Nokia garnered a significant number of telecommunications software-based …
At the recent Enterprise IoT Summit, a panel of experts discuss what’s behind the initial use of fixed wireless deployments to test 5G technology. On this week’s “Carrier Wrap” we …
VeloCloud provides insight into the current SD-WAN market, noting strong uptake by telecom operators and enterprises. The ongoing development and deployment of software platforms by telecommunication providers under the guise …
The TM Forum Open API initiative is part of industry led efforts with AT&T, Orange, MEF and Colt to foster SDN, orchestrated carrier Ethernet services. On this week’s “NFV/SDN Reality …
The carrier may have come out of the recent 600 MHz incentive auction empty handed, but Verizon claims plenty of runway for current LTE and future 5G plans. Verizon Wireless …
Dan Meyer does the worst job breaking down the 600 MHz incentive auction results and says goodbye to RCR Wireless News in his last WOTW column. Hello! And welcome to …
A new report from OpenSignal found Verizon and T-Mobile at opposite ends of Wi-Fi connectivity, with unlimited data availability, customer mix as reasons. One impact of domestic wireless carriers moving …
Federated Wireless CEO Iyad Tarazi notes continued progress in developing SAS platform, benefits of 3.5 GHz band for planned 5G deployments. On this week’s “Carrier Wrap” we speak with Federated …
Spectrum positions coming out of the 600 MHz incentive auction show strong moves by T-Mobile and Dish, while Sprint and AT&T remain the market’s heavyweights. Aggressive bidding activity by T-Mobile …
Verizon said the three-year, $1.05 billion agreement includes up to 12.4 million miles of fiber per year to support One Fiber initiative behind LTE, 5G enhancements. Verizon Communications is set …
The FCC opened up its experimental licensing system, which is expected to benefit entities looking to further 5G technology research. With a move towards pushing ongoing development of “5G” technologies, …
Canonical, which is the driving force behind the Ubuntu platform powering OpenStack deployments, set to have founder retake CEO position in July. Canonical, which is best known for its support …
A published report citing a Straight Path regulatory filing suggests Verizon is set to top AT&T’s pending acquisition offer for the spectrum-rich company. Verizon Communications is reportedly eyeing a competing …
T-Mobile said it won 45% of all 600 MHz spectrum sold in recent incentive auction and plans to begin deployment later this year. T-Mobile US, which was the big spender …
BlackBerry might not be what it was, but with a little fiscal help from Qualcomm maybe it can become a bigger part of the telecom landscape. Hello! And welcome to …
NFV continues to gain development and deployment momentum across the telecom space, with Oracle expecting big moves in 2017. On this week’s “NFV/SDN Reality Check” we speak with Chris King, …
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. T-Mobile US, Dish Network and Comcast …
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 operator Windstream Holdings announced plans to acquire …
In a move said to support greater connection speed, reliability and security compared with an open internet connection, Comcast Business partners with IBM. Comcast is looking to take advantage of …
CCA CEO Steve Berry and Ericsson exec Gowton Achaibar discuss policy, infrastructure deployment, 5G, IoT, and video challenges and opportunities. On this week’s “Carrier Wrap” we speak with Steve Berry, …
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 at least 2019. Finnish telecommunications provider …
CCA provides MCS 2017 attendees with update on landscape under new political administration, tempted by FirstNet with investment potential. The Competitive Carriers Association pulled off the complicated task of hosting …
ONF and ON.Lab note ONS Project enhancements to better support legacy network operations looking to take advantage of SDN. The Open Networking Foundation and Open Networking Lab recently unveiled the …
Sprint and affiliate Shenandoah Telecommunications finalized an agreement that will see Shentel grow in size and move on further LTE expansion. Regional operator Shenandoah Telecommunications said it has closed on …
Mississippi-based C Spire said it expects to complete addition of 700 MHz and 850 MHz spectrum to current LTE network in July. Regional wireless operator C Spire said it was …
