Wi-Fi offload is touted as a solution for strained cellular networks, allowing providers to use less expensive Wi-Fi infrastructure and unlicensed spectrum to expand their network capacity while controlling costs. “There is no question that Wi-Fi offload is one of …
Wi-Fi access points from Ruckus Wireless Inc. have met test requirements from railway systems for commuter trains and subways stations and platform, according to the company. Ruckus said that its ZoneFlex 7982 indoor and 7782 outdoor access points passed tests …
One of the biggest challenges for the FirstNet board as they plan a framework for a nationwide public safety network is how to ensure interoperability between local, state and federal agencies while maintaining the security of each entity’s information. LGS …
The Optical Fiber Communications Conference this week was a chance for test and measurement companies to share their wares related to testing the wired portions of communications networks. Anritsu‘s equipment was used in demos by Mindspeed Technologies, Sumitomo Electric Industries, …
Progress continues on clarifying the needs of first responders and the technical standards that will support them, as the board of the future nationwide public safety network, dubbed FirstNet, continue to lay the foundation for the LTE network and public …
Ruckus Wireless has had strong market share growth, according to a new report from Dell’Oro Group, and has the No. 2 market position in the service provider segment. The report examined the indoor and outdoor wireless local area network market …
The network test and measurement space is busily supporting wireless operators as they transition to LTE networks and advanced wireless services. RCR Wireless News’ Kelly Hill is tracking this space in a weekly look at analysis, trends and new products …
The tablet market is growing even more quickly than some estimates had predicted, and the devices are being widely adopted by enterprises and driving billions in application revenue, according to several reports released this week. Low-cost smaller tablets in particular …
Alcatel-Lucent demonstrated interoperable voice and data technology for the FirstNet board this week in Boulder, Colo., showcasing how voice over LTE and presence information might be used by first responders who are expected to adopt service over the future nationwide …
Battery life on voice over LTE second-generation chipsets has significantly improved, showing growing maturity of the technology, according to a new test report by Spirent Communications. Spirent tested first and second generation VoLTE devices on MetroPCS’ LTE network, and concluded …
Femtocell shipments were up 66% in the final quarter of 2012, and this year is expected to be big as production and deployment of LTE femtocells ramp up, according to a new report from Infonetics Research. Infonetics reported that the …
The network test and measurement space is busily supporting wireless operators as they transition to LTE networks and advanced wireless services. RCR Wireless News’ Kelly Hill is tracking this space in a weekly look at analysis, trends and new products …
Airlines are expanding their Wi-Fi services and according to a new global report, are expected to become the industry that spends the most to target mobile consumers. Tata Consultancy Services predicts that by 2016, airlines will spend $37 million per …
Network virtualization is on its way. If nothing else was clear from MWC 2013, it’s that networks are on the road to becoming less hardware and more software. Vendors and mobile operators are setting up for a radical change in …
Welcome to RCR Wireless News’ weekly look at the heterogeneous networks (hetnet) landscape. RCR Wireless News technology reporter Kelly Hill will be keeping you up on the latest announcements, trends and developments in Wi-Fi, distributed antenna systems and small cells …
QRC Technologies launched a wide-band transcorder this week, which it describes as a self-contained radio frequency recording and playback system designed to allow technicians to record network conditions in the field and transport or e-mail the information for troubleshooting. QRC …
Heterogeneous network news continues to stream out of Mobile World Congress with announcements in Wi-Fi and small cells dominating the proceedings. Nokia Siemens Networks is highlighting new small cell products, including new micro- and picocell base stations for LTE and …
Vendors are scrambling to help network operators figure out smarter ways to manage and optimize their networks, drawing data from various sources in order to make informed business decisions on infrastructure and services and exploring the promise of software defined …
In Berkeley, Calif., Tarana Wireless is demonstrating a solution that it hopes will become a new standard for wireless backhaul for small cells. Tarana is a small Silicon Valley company with some impressive wireless industry figures as advisors and board …
Welcome to RCR Wireless News’ weekly look at the heterogeneous networks (hetnet) landscape. RCR Wireless News technology reporter Kelly Hill will be keeping you up on the latest announcements, trends and developments in Wi-Fi, distributed antenna systems and small cells …
The network test and measurement space is busily supporting wireless operators’ transition to LTE networks and advanced wireless services. RCR Wireless News’ Kelly Hill is tracking this space in a weekly look at analysis, trends and new products in test …
Wi-Fi provider Ruckus Wireless Inc. (RKUS) reported record revenue for the fourth quarter of 2012, with its full-year revenue up 79% to $214.7 million. In its first earnings report as a public company, Ruckus said it added nearly 3,000 new …
Mobile technology is at a transition point even larger than the shift to 2G or 3G, according to SAP AG, and the company has collected perspectives from across the wireless industry looking at how operators, vendors and application developers are …
Welcome to RCR Wireless News’ weekly look at the heterogeneous networks (hetnet) landscape. RCR Wireless News technology reporter Kelly Hill will be keeping you up on the latest announcements, trends and developments in Wi-Fi, distributed antenna systems and small cells …
We kick off this week’s test and measurement news with Agilent Technologies’ results. The company reported revenues of $1.68 billion for its first fiscal quarter ending Jan. 31, 2013.
