Story corrected to clarify description of 600 MHz incentive auction “set aside” provision. President Obama renominated Rosenworcel to FCC with chairman Wheeler set to step aside and 600 MHz incentive …
With 5G on the horizon, Nokia explains the benefits of cloud-based support and its Cloud Packet Core product. On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check, brought to you by Nokia, we …
T-Mobile honed in on simplicity for its latest “Un-carrier” event, but instead has found itself cursed by growing complexity. Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week. …
Story updated to correct VMware’s status at Open-O as a “premier” member. The Linux Foundation-based open source group Open-O snares VMware as “premier” member joining the likes of China Mobile, …
Cisco Wi-Fi platform to gain deeper integration into Ericsson’s cellular core network product targeting mobile, cable and enterprise customers. Ericsson and Cisco Systems continue to expand their relationship, with the …
Addition of Ethernet over copper and Ethernet over DOCSIS options set to bolster the Sprint SD-WAN platform scheduled to launch this year. Sprint’s often over-looked wireline business bolstered its product …
Citing an astronomical increase in mobile data traffic driven by video, AT&T highlighted upcoming LTE-A, 5G technology and fiber plans. Following up on network progress reports by T-Mobile US and …
AT&T, Ericsson and Qualcomm said they plan to test various 5G technologies using millimeter wave spectrum during second half of 2017. AT&T, Ericsson and Qualcomm announced plans to conduct interoperability …
Sprint CTO John Saw touted 2017 network plans to include expansion of 3CCA, HPUE into devices, small cells, 5G preparation, 256 QAM and more MIMO. Sprint appeared to show some …
T-Mobile expects 5G to be a game changer in time, but until then continues to tap technology and spectrum to expand reach and ability of its LTE network. T-Mobile US …
Sprint said its jobs plan is tied to a recent agreement between chairman Masayoshi Son and President-elect Donald Trump, with focus on customer care, sales. Sprint looks set to reverse …
Citing program fraud, the FCC fined Total Call $30M and banned company from participating in the government-subsidized Lifeline program. Total Call Mobile has again been slapped with a fine by …
Proposed union labor contract between AT&T and CWA covers thousands of DirecTV workers at five call centers. AT&T said it reached labor deals with the Communications Workers of America covering …
Nokia filed patent infringement claims in Germany and the U.S. claiming Apple is violating 32 patents being used in Apple products. One year after settling an international patent dispute with …
The SAS interoperability test between Alphabet’s Access team and Federated Wireless bolsters plans to free up the 3.5 GHz band for eventual 5G support. The telecommunication industry’s access to 3.5 …
NFV Interoperability Testing Initiative formed by Nokia, Cisco, Ericsson and Huawei in pact to accelerate commercial NFV implementations. A cadre of high-level telecommunication vendors formed the NFV Interoperability Testing Initiative …
SRG reports latest 3GPP meeting failed to reach a formal agreement on 5G standards timing, with AT&T and Verizon factions remaining at odds. The push to accelerate the “5G” standards …
In a deal that closed late last week, VMware looks to have strengthened its OpenStack software position with purchase of Plumgrid assets. VMware bolstered its position in the OpenStack software …
Former Mavenir CEO to lead new charge with bolstered messaging, VoLTE, Vo-Wi-Fi platform targeting 5G, IoT and with heavily reliance on software. Xura is set to become a larger player …
NFV, SDN and cloud platforms are seen as key components of the Broadband Forum Broadband 20/20 initiative, with a focus on driving revenue. On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check we …
Regional operator U.S. Cellular continued its 5G technology push, touting gigabit-per-second speeds at distances up to 1 mile in a trial with Ericsson. U.S. Cellular and Ericsson claimed a joint …
AT&T ECOMP platform now counts Bell Canada and Orange as collaborators working towards carrier-grade SDN deployments, future 5G support. AT&T continues to garner carrier interest for its software-focused enhanced control, …
The pending Verizon purchase of Yahoo and possibility of a Sprint and T-Mobile tie-up show insane deals are what makes the telecom world go round. Hello! And welcome to our …
In a move following past protocol, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler said he would step down on the same day President-elect Donald Trump is to assume the White House. Federal Communications …
MNVO FreedomPop is now offering AT&T LTE access to customers through either a SIM card or mobile hot spot device, which includes 2 GB of free data. Mobile virtual network …
