AT&T noted successful first phase of SDN controlled testing sets the stage for faster Open ROADM trial and open router platform. AT&T continued its push for greater software control over …
Proposed merger of Vodafone and Idea Cellular operations would result in nearly 400 million combined customers, robust spectrum for LTE and 5G. Vodafone Group and Idea Cellular moved on long-simmering …
Robust attention in SD-WAN platforms from carriers, vendors and enterprises is proving to be an early entry point and a source of financial return. On this week’s “NFV/SDN Reality Check” …
Nokia set to split Global Services business from its Mobile Networks division and redraw executive responsibilities beginning April 1. Nokia is set for a major reshuffling of business operations, announcing …
A new report from TIA, Tolaga Research and InterDigital found 5G deployment hurdles to include too much of a focus on specific sites, backhaul challenges. The mobile telecommunications space is …
The recent second bankruptcy filing by RadioShack hit WOTW from out of left field and could trip up turnaround plans at Sprint. Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst …
During a speech at Carnegie Mellon University, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai said he would move on opening up spectrum above 95 GHz as a test bed for 5G technology. Federal …
Results from a recent ETSI Plugtests event showed near complete success in some NFV test schemes, with work still needed on more complex operations. The European Telecommunications Standards Institute touted …
The deal is said to build on a previous 3G and LTE network enhancement agreement between Nokia and TIM Brazil. Nokia said it extended an infrastructure deal with TIM in …
Standards-based 5G networks could begin hitting the market as soon as year-end, with AT&T touting mobile 5G services by end of 2018. Proponents of an accelerated standards timeline for a …
Sprint COO of Technology Guenther Ottendorfer digs into the carrier’s recent technology announcements set to bolster LTE and 5G plans. On this week’s “Carrier Wrap” we speak with Guenther Ottendorfer, …
Google said it plans to build software platforms allowing mobile operators to run network services in virtualized environments. Google recently bolstered its telecommunications-based software moves, announcing deals with Bharti Airtel …
Nuage Networks, which is a division of Nokia, is set to supply a SDN platform to Vodafone in support of data center and VPN+ SD-WAN operations. Vodafone Group tapped Nokia’s …
Dish Network raised $1 billion through a debt offering just weeks after announcing plans to build a NB-IoT network with its spectrum stash. Dish Network is looking to generate $1 …
The Linux Foundation discusses its ONAP Project, which is focused on consolidating efforts around open source orchestration and management. On this week’s “NFV/SDN Reality Check,” we speak with The Linux …
The CG-OR-19 specification is said to slash Verizon data center deployments from months to days, with benefit of simplified maintenance. SANTA CLARA, California – Data center deployment and maintenance simplicity …
Power management seen as a key component to growing the small cell footprint necessary for support of telecom industry’s 5G and IoT plans. SANTA CLARA, California – The telecommunication industry’s …
A complete software- and cloud-based reorganization of how telecom networks are constructed and operated is needed to meet 5G and IoT demands. SANTA CLARA, California – Latency and a business …
Signals Research Group’s Michael Thelander reports significant 5G standards, label work from ongoing 3GPP Plenary in Croatia. Technical and specifications work on what is to be “5G” network technology continues …
The Apple iPhone release cycle remains a driver of the domestic device trade-in market, but Hyla Mobile sees growing opportunities in emerging markets. On this week’s “Carrier Wrap” we speak …
Playing it even more conservative than rival Verizon, Sprint CFO Tarek Robbiati said the carrier sees mobile 5G within the next 5 years. Similar to plans by larger rivals, Sprint …
Verizon said it’s more cautious on deployment of mobile 5G services than rivals coming out of MWC, though does expect technology to be a game changer. Verizon Communications is seen …
MVNO Sugar Mobile has been given 50 days to stop tapping into a 3G roaming agreement from its parent company accessing Rogers’ wireless network. Canadian regulators struck down a creative …
A recent report from IHS Markit predicts the private LTE network market will hit $2.6 billion in device and equipment revenues by 2020. The private LTE network market is set …
The FCC is set to begin the final phase of its 600 MHz incentive auction process, with the assignment portion starting on March 6. Winning bidders that picked up spectrum …
