T-Mobile US is trying once again to disrupt the U.S. wireless industry by attempting to offer consumers exactly what they want. This time, the self-described “un-carrier” says it has created …
Martha DeGrasse
Martha DeGrasse
Martha DeGrasse is the publisher of Network Builder Reports (nbreports.com). At RCR, Martha authored more than 20 in-depth feature reports and more than 2,400 news articles. She also created the Mobile Minute and the 5 Things to Know Today series. Prior to joining RCR Wireless News, Martha produced business and technology news for CNN and Dow Jones in New York and managed the online editorial group at Hoover’s Online before taking a number of years off to be at home when her children were young. Martha is the board president of Austin's Trinity Center and is a member of the Women's Wireless Leadership Forum.
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">T-Mobile US launches branded smartphone >
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Intel to deploy autonomous cars this year >
Intel has officially joined the autonomous car race, saying it will have test vehicles on the road this year. The chipmaker said these will be fully autonomous vehicles and will …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Congress introduces drone safety bill >
Two Congressional Democrats have introduced a bill that would make it a criminal offense to use a drone to interfere with the operation of a manned aircraft. Intentional or unintentional …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Qualcomm working on 5G NR small cells >
Qualcomm has been promoting 5G New Radio as a way to accelerate the deployment of next-generation technologies, and now the chipmaker is at work on 5G NR small cells. Qualcomm …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Boston startups use AT&T network to support food safety solution >
The internet of things can make food safer, but no one wants to eat food with sensors embedded inside it. Instead, food processors and distributors are using advanced diagnostics to …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">GE wants to test CBRS in the air >
Non-traditional operators eye CBRS spectrum for enterprise IoT, LTE networks GE has asked the Federal Communications Commission for special permission to test Citizens Broadband Radio Service using an airborne mobile …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Anritsu, Keysight accelerate IoT testing >
Both vendors have announced progress with IoT testing solutions Test equipment vendors are wasting no time in readying their solutions to support the low-power wide area connectivity technologies that enable …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Sierra Wireless to acquire Numerex >
Internet of things chipmaker Sierra Wireless is buying platform provider Numerex in an all-stock deal valued at almost $100 million. Sierra Wireless said the purchase will give it new customers …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Sierra Wireless to acquire Numerex >
Internet of things chipmaker Sierra Wireless is buying platform provider Numerex in an all-stock deal valued at almost $100 million. Sierra Wireless said the purchase will give it new customers …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Verizon starts nationwide LAA deployment >
Four-channel carrier aggregation uses three channels of unlicensed spectrum Verizon Wireless is ready to start rolling out license-assisted access technology nationwide. Following a demonstration that delivered 953 megabits per second …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Congress tries to legislate IoT security >
In an effort to protect the U.S. government from hackers, a group of senators has introduced a bill that would legislate specific security measures for all connected hardware purchased by …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Glenn Lurie set to leave AT&T >
When AT&T announced executive changes earlier this week, one key member of the management team was not mentioned. Employees, suppliers and customers waited to learn the fate of Glenn Lurie, …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Keysight combines cellular and Wi-Fi testing >
Keysight’s $1.6 billion purchase of Ixia is already bearing fruit. The combined company has announced a new emulation system that it says is the first in the industry to provide …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">AT&T announces partnership with Elemental Machines >
Elemental Machines wants to bring the internet of things to the world of scientific research. The company’s sensors monitor critical laboratory and production equipment, as well as invisible environmental variables. …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Congress tries to legislate IoT security >
In an effort to protect the U.S. government from hackers, a group of senators has introduced a bill that would legislate specific security measures for all connected hardware purchased by …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Top 3 smart cities in North America >
A growing number of smart cities are currently under development in North America. City authorities in several cities across the U.S are taking steps in order to implement smart city …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Running the numbers: Harrisburg’s smart lighting investment >
When the state of Pennsylvania crafted a recovery plan for the bankrupt city of Harrisburg, money was obviously tight. The state and the city were at odds, and the federal …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Samsung and Anritsu claim 1.2 Gbps with 6 carrier aggregation >
Samsung said its newest LTE modem is capable of aggregating six component carriers, an industry first. The 3GPP currently defines carrier aggregation as a maximum of five component carriers, each …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Mavenir buys Brocade’s vEPC business >
Mavenir Systems has acquired Brocade’s virtual evolved packet core solution for an undisclosed amount. The deal includes 22 granted and pending patents, a research and development facility in Mumbai, India …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">SoftBank subsidiaries partner with Rambus for IoT security >
Security solution could enhance SoftBank’s growing portfolio of IoT investments SoftBank Technologies is partnering with Rambus in an effort to bolster IoT security and device management. Rambus makes semiconductors and …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Samsung launches IoT monetization service >
Service targets IoT hardware makers Samsung is adding turnkey internet of things service plans to its cloud-based open data exchange platform. The company said device manufacturers and service providers will …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Good vibrations: Motion sensors yield six-digit savings >
Executives at equipment manufacturer Flowserve describe the 200-year-old company as a “big iron” manufacturer. Flowserve makes pumps, valves, and seals for the oil and gas, power, and chemical industries. Many …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">AT&T confirms reorganization reports >
AT&T confirmed that it will reorganize in preparation for its planned acquisition of Time Warner. As expected, the carrier appointed John Stankey as head of a its media operations, a …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Sprint said to be in merger talks with Charter >
Sprint is reportedly trying to merge with cable giant Charter Communications. According to Bloomberg, Charter is less than enthusiastic about the proposed deal, but talks are continuing between the two …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">ExteNet acquires Axiom Fiber >
Further consolidation of fiber assets expected – could Zayo be a target? The race to acquire metro fiber continues with ExteNet Systems’ announcement that it has purchased Axiom Fiber for …