Azimuth Systems Inc. introduced a new over-the-air mobile device testing platform this week. The Intelligent Over-the-Air (iOTA) platform has already been accepted in a Tier One operator’s mobile device test …
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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A large-scale distributed antenna system from Corning Inc. has been installed at the AmericasMart Atlanta wholesale trade center. The system, which consists of almost 1,300 antennas and more than 250 …
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The Small Cell Forum has made public its “release two” for technical documents, market drivers and advice on deployment of small cell networks for the enterprise. Gordon Mansfield, chairman of …
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Signal booster design and manufacturing company Cellphone-Mate introduced four new products this week that the company says have passed all of the tests for pending Federal Communications Commission requirements for …
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Alcatel-Lucent, Las Vegas first responders test LTE public safety network
by Kelly Hillby Kelly HillAlcatel-Lucent and first responders in Nevada recently conducted a six-month trial of an LTE network for public safety, using 700 MHz allotted by the First Responders Network Authority, or FirstNet. …
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Amdocs is moving into network-based solutions for small cells and Wi-Fi with the goal of helping service providers better monetize heterogeneous networks. The company has launched its Amdocs Small Cell …
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Qualcomm highlighted the role of the modem in LTE chipsets at its recent 4G Mobile Experience event in San Francisco, emphasizing that the performance of the modem – which controls …
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HetNet News: China Mobile, Huawei choose Ranplan for indoor wireless planning
by Kelly Hillby Kelly HillChina Mobile and Huawei have chosen software tools from U.K.-based Ranplan for designing and simulating in-building wireless. Ranplan’s iBuildNet will be used in Huawei’s R&D center in Beijing, along with …
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Aruba Networks, Inc. had record revenue of $160.9 million for the most recent quarter, up 11% year-over-year — however, the company’s losses increased as well, with a net loss of …
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Deloitte global mobile survey reflects apps saturation, potential for NFC to take off
by Kelly Hillby Kelly HillA recent Deloitte survey of mobile users around the world turned up both surprising and unsurprising reflections of the market. Surprising? That app downloads have leveled off and even declined, …
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Ixia continues to deal with the fallout of its former CEO falsifiying his credentials. The company is going over its recent financials with a fine-toothed comb — although it says …
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ABI Research released two reports this week that paint a picture of rising interest in connected vehicles, as the Connected Car Expo at the Los Angeles Auto show gives a …
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LTE control signalling vendor Diametriq announced today that its Diameter Interworking System now supports the ability for prepaid subscribers to roam between 3G and LTE networks. The addition of a …
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A survey of executives from roughly 500 wireless Internet service providers (WISPs) showed that a clear majority prioritized performance over cost in choosing a wireless backhaul solution. A full 63% …
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Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column where C-level executives and advisory firms from across the mobile industry share unique insights and experiences. Fueled by the availability of …
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Alcatel-Lucent scored a win with the announcement that China Mobile has selected its Evolved Packet Core portfolio to support its roll-out of LTE. China Mobile awarded more than $3 billion …
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DragonWave has new commercially available small cell products. The company said it now offers 60 GHz technology in its Horizon Compact+ and Avenue Link product lines, and that they have …
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Airbiquity provides cloud-based smartphone integration for Nissan vehicles
by Kelly Hillby Kelly HillHighlighting an evolving ecosystem in vehicle connectivity, Airbiquity Inc. has been chosen by Nissan Motor Co. as a provider for a global platform enabling smartphone integration in vehicles. NissanConnect Apps …
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Test & Measurement: Spirent chosen for VoLTE/IMS testing; Agilent results
by Kelly Hillby Kelly HillSpirent Communications said that independent lab Intertek’s wireless device testing business has chosen its 8100 Mobile Device Test System for Voice over LTE/IMS testing as operators prepare for the roll-out of …
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A study by SAP AG found that the use of Internet package exchange inter-networking is growing among mobile operators. The study, sponsored by SAP and produced in conjunction with TelecomAsia, …
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A former Verizon Communications executive will run Juniper Networks starting in January. Shaygan Kheradpir has been selected by the company as its next chief executive officer; he will succeed Kevin …
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M/A-COM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc. will acquire semiconductor company Mindspeed Technologies Inc. in a $272 million deal, with the company’s wireless business to be sold off or wound down. M/A-COM …
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Wireless networking and connectivity provider Ubiquiti Networks reported a quarter with record growth, with revenues up more than 100% year-over-year and net income up more than 200% compared to the …
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Infrastructure software vendor Radisys Corp. continued to lose money during the third quarter, but the company attributed much of its missed performance to a delayed Media Resource Function order from …
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HetNet News: AT&T prepaid Wi-Fi plans for GoPhone; Gogo expands services
by Kelly Hillby Kelly HillAT&T expanded Wi-Fi options for its prepaid customer base with the addition of its first mobile hotspot for GoPhone, with new data-only plans. GoPhone customers can buy the AT&T Unite …