A new report on mobile video quality of experience examined the causes of stalls during mobile viewing, as well as the strain that video puts on the mobile network. The …
Kelly Hill
Kelly Hill
Kelly Hill reports on network test and measurement, AI infrastructure and regulatory issues, including spectrum, for RCR Wireless News. She began covering the wireless industry in 2005, focusing on carriers and MVNOs, then took a few years’ hiatus and returned to RCR Wireless News to write about heterogeneous networks (remember those?) and network infrastructure. Kelly is an Ohio native with a masters degree in journalism from the University of California, Berkeley, where she focused on science writing and multimedia. She has written for the San Francisco Chronicle, The Oregonian and The Canton Repository. She lives in northern Virginia, not far from Data Center Alley.
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ABI Research projects a 14% compound annual growth rate for the in-building wireless market in the next few years, increasing from a forecast $4.4 billion market in 2014 to more …
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Aerohive Networks, which provides controller-less, cloud-based Wi-Fi, has filed for an initial public offering with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The proposed number of shares and the price range have …
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The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sent a stern warning to telecom employers in the wake of three recent tower-related deaths, and is working with the National Association of …
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A number of new network-related equipment announcements have been made lately, so here’s a quick round-up of the new gear and solutions available. Aruba Networks has launched access points for …
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It was a busy week in test and measurement, with a number of new products and upgrades, as well as technological advances. —Anite has had a big week, both with …
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The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sent a stern warning to telecom employers in the wake of three recent tower-related deaths, and is working with the National Association of …
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Ruckus Wireless posts a strong quarter, optimistic on small cell opportunity
by Kelly Hillby Kelly HillRuckus Wireless, Inc. (RKUS) had solid fourth-quarter growth that met or exceeded its guidance, and company executives noted particular success in diversifying its customer base, while expressing optimism about the …
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Anite plc has launched an industry-first platform for centrally controlling network testing and attempting to eliminate human error in drive tests, as well as reduce the personnel needed to conduct …
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Ruckus Wireless Inc. has introduced a cloud-based positioning service that is aimed at enabling new, location-based services over Ruckus Wi-Fi networks. Ruckus says that its Smart Positioning Technology, or SPoT, …
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A new study from the GSMA and Deloitte examined the impacts of sharing licensed spectrum and concluded that shared spectrum can complement exclusive spectrum licenses, but doesn’t replace the need …
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HetNet News: Fibertech activates small cell site; Aruba sees boost for 802.11ac
by Kelly Hillby Kelly HillFiber optic broadband provider Fibertech Networks said that it has activated what it believes is the first outdoor metro small cell site in the country. Fibertech did not name the “wireless …
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One of the fathers of the Internet, Vinton Cerf, recently said that the so-called “Internet of things” is “already upon us.” “One expects tens of billions of devices to be …
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—Tektronix is providing video test and network monitoring to NBC Olympics during the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia. Tektronix’ WFM5200 and WFM7200 waveform monitors are being used to check …
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Two industry groups that support wireless infrastructure are asking the Federal Communications Commission to “categorically exclude” distributed antenna systems and small cell deployments from environmental and historic review processes. PCIA–The Wireless …
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Peregrine Semiconductor supports single-SKU global LTE design with new RF front-end
by Kelly Hillby Kelly HillPeregrine Semiconductor aims to shake up the chip market with a re-configurable RF front-end that it says will allow LTE platform providers and original equipment manufacturers to create a single-SKU …
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Blinq Networks has unveiled a new adaptive non-line-of-sight (NLOS) backhaul system for small cells that aims to solve several of the challenges of small cell deployment: support for multi-standard small …
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Extreme Networks (Nasdaq: EXTR) saw its revenue jump 94% year-over-year in its most recent quarter, which included two full months of ownership of networking company Enterasys, which Extreme acquired in October. …
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National Instruments announced that it is the first vendor with a manufacturing test license agreement with Broadcom, which will allow NI to provide testing solutions to Broadcom original equipment and …
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A new research study has found that fraudulent transactions via mobile devices result in $2.83 of fraud costs for every dollar of actual fraud losses. That figure is actually better …
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In-flight Wi-Fi provider Gogo Inc. has selected packet microwave supplier DragonWave Inc. to support its ongoing expansion. The two companies have been working together for several years and are expanding their …
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Reader Forum: Service providers ready to reap ROI from NFV transformation
by Kelly Hillby Kelly HillIn an industry that is constantly and rapidly evolving, the bar to earn the title of “transformative moment” is high. And yet, we are at just such a moment.
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The total bids in the Federal Communications Commission’s auction of H-block spectrum reached $1 billion on Friday, with about $560 million left before the reserve price is met. There are …
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Agilent Technologies has opened up a 5-meter semi-anechoic chamber at its facility in Santa Rosa, Calif., expanding its on-site electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) capability testing capacity for making sure that products …
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JDSU exceeds guidance, acquires network intelligence and laser companies
by Kelly Hillby Kelly HillJDSU (JDSU) announced strong quarterly results and the continuing execution of its acquisition strategy. The company said it recently closed on two new deals: the acquisition of the assets of …