An IHS Markit survey of service providers found a slow down in the adoption of live SDN into data centers, with lab trials continuing to dominate. The integration of software-defined …
FCC views on Open Internet regulations expected to hit significant review under Pai, though 5G support could flourish. The Federal Communications Commissions looks to have found a new leader as …
Organizational support for open source initiatives is easing the integration of platforms into the telecom world. One key challenge for growing the support of open source into the telecommunications space …
South Korean operators continue to push NFV, SDN and 5G plans, with Juniper scoring a deal to bolster LG Uplus deployment. South Korea continues to be on the leading edge …
The telecommunications market is seeing a lot of action in terms of SD-WAN development and deployment, but how much to this point is just hype? On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality …
AT&T might have killed off its 2G network for the benefit of 4G and 5G, but let’s not forget just how awesome that GSM/GPRS/EDGE network was. Hello! And welcome to …
Open source software may still be a new model for the telecommunications industry, but it’s rapidly gaining traction as operators look to mimic computing world. While the open source community …
Regional telecom operator Windstream launched the VeloCloud-powered SD-WAN solution targeted at enterprise WAN management. Telecommunication operators continue to adopt software-defined wide area network solutions, with the latest deployment announced by …
Forward auction bidding hits key milestone in FCC 600 MHz incentive auction, leaving broadcasters with $10B in proceeds and telecom operators to maneuver. The Federal Communications Commission’s 600 MHz incentive …
The term open source when connected to software may today seem like it’s been around forever, but you would be surprised how new of a concept it is. The transformational …
One underlying tenet of the move towards virtualized platforms using NFV, SDN and cloud technologies has been the need for open source architectures that can allow for greater interoperability between …
Signals Research Group conducted 4×4 MIMO testing that showed a 55% speed boost on a live T-Mobile network using Samsung devices. Claimed performance advantages of complex multiple-input/multiple-output antenna technologies appear …
A new report from SNS Research predicts 125% CAGR over the next three years on VRAN spending, with 5G a significant influence by 2020. Forecasts on the expected increased use …
Forward bidding in FCC 600 MHz incentive auction stage four set to begin on Wednesday with target price seen as attainable to end proceedings. The Federal Communications Commission’s ongoing 600 …
AT&T said the shut down of its 2G network on Jan. 1 will allow it to refarm spectrum in the coming months towards its LTE and 5G network plans. AT&T …
First-of-its-kind partnership between Ericsson and Cisco said to tap SDN, NFV and cloud in move to modernize VHA network operations. Vodafone Hutchison Australia is set to have its core network …
While an established player in the virtualization software world, VMware sees new opportunities for NFV in the telecom market. On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check we speak with Gabriele Di …
CTIA-commissioned report from Accenture targets local communities in touting workforce and economy boost from 5G deployments. Nothing boosts an argument for investing billions of dollars into a technology like throwing …
Unlimited data fans on Verizon and AT&T being strong-armed to comply or at least pay a bit more for the privilege, but at least the FCC has a sense of …
Straight Path to pay up to $100M in penalties tied to falsifying build out claims for 28 GHz and 39 GHz millimeter wave spectrum core to 5G plans. Straight Path …
MVNO provider Ultra Mobile uses diverse brand offerings as it competes against established players like T-Mobile and Sprint. On this week’s Carrier Wrap, we speak with Ultra Mobile on its …
Verizon bolstered its SD-WAN platform for greater enterprise visibility, and claimed a successful cross-vendor test of NG-PON2 technology. Verizon Communications may not make as much noise as rival AT&T in …
Nokia’s Nuage Networks division to see its SDN Virtualized Services Platform used to support 2,000 public cloud servers for China Mobile. Nokia’s Nuage Networks division snagged a deal with China …
Pitt named SVP at MEF, where he is set to expand the organization’s reach into SDN and NFV in support of MEF Third Network vision. Networking trade group MEF said …
The partnership with Movius is set to support plans for Sprint to offer a cloud-based second line for enterprise customers beginning this year. Sprint continued its push into the lucrative …
