The National Telecommunications and Information Administration said it is concerned that LightSquared’s proposal to sell wholesale terrestrial-only services could cause interference to navigation and E-911 systems. The agency said the …
PHOENIX – Up in the northernmost corner of Michigan is a group of IT executives who built a WiMAX network for their university and seemed to have a blast doing …
PHOENIX—A shortage of time and funding led three executives from Barry University in Miami Shores, Fla., to deploy a wireless network as part of their campus communications network, which in …
Barrett Xplore Inc. said it will deploy Tellabs’ (TLAB) SmartCore 9160 platform as it rolls out a combination terrestrial/satellite broadband system using WiMAX technology across Canada. The rural broadband provider …
PHOENIX—Adequate wireless coverage is going to be a competitive advantage when students are choosing which university they attend. As such, universities are going to have to become proactive working with …
How are mobile broadband deployments impacting Pennsylvania consumers and businesses? Join RCR Wireless News, the wireless industry news leader since 1981, online and in person Jan. 28 in Hershey, Pa., …
Along with the myriad of wireless tablets showcased at this week’s International Consumer Electronics Show, Verizon Wireless and Cisco Systems Inc. announced plans for a 3G/4G tablet aimed at business …
The tower sector represents the best growth opportunity in the telecom and data services sector for large-cap investors, said Cowen and Co. L.L.C., which today initiated coverage on the three …
American Tower Corp. (AMT) CEO Jim Taiclet said the company would continue its plan to buy and build tower assets internationally and domestically in 2011, as it brings its operational …
Emptoris Inc., which provides supply management and enterprise contract management solutions to Global 1,000 companies, has acquired Rivermine Inc., a telecom expense management company, to expand its customer base and …
Recognizing the pervasiveness of Wi-Fi technology, Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM) said it plans to buy Wi-Fi chip maker Atheros Communications Inc. (ATHR) for $3.1 billion. Qualcomm said the acquisition will help …
Recognizing the pervasiveness of Wi-Fi technology, Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM) said it plans to buy Wi-Fi chip maker Atheros Communications Inc. (ATHR) for $3.1 billion. Qualcomm said the acquisition will help …
Towerstream Corp. (TWER) said it is expanding its pilot Wi-Fi network in Manhattan and could build out more Wi-Fi hotspots in New York City, as well as San Francisco and …
Genband is increasing its position in the cable VoIP softswitch sector, announcing it plans to acquire Cedar Point Communications Inc., a privately held company that provides IP switching solutions for …
“Unwrapping The Opportunities, The Next-Generation of Smart Devices,” is RCR Wireless News’ Special Edition for the International Consumer Electronics Show this week in Las Vegas. The 52-page special edition is …
Google Inc. (GOOG) and its Android operating system will be the biggest story of 2011, with more than 50% of survey respondents picking it as top story, according to Chetan …
MindTree Ltd. said it completed the restructuring of its wireless products business into a design services business, a move first announced Oct. 19. The company said the restructuring cost between …
A new consortium is planning to connect high-definition TVs with mobile devices via a thin cable that will optimize audio and video collected on mobile devices to be viewed on …
Wi-Fi technology, which used to be the red-headed step child of wireless operators, is getting renewed interest from those operators as carriers look to offload traffic from their 3G networks …
L.M. Ericsson (ERIC) said it purchased OSS/BSS company Optimi Corp. for an undisclosed sum. Ericsson said the acquisition, including 200 Optimi employees, will strengthen Ericsson’s network modernization skills in the …
The RCR Wireless News comprehensive stock listing show steady improvement during the second half of the year. The RCR Composite stock listing is up 16% (167.39 points) since the beginning …
New network neutrality rules adopted by the Federal Communications Commission are more likely to be a turning point in the ongoing policy debate, rather than an endpoint, noted research firm …
The Federal Communications Commission on a 3:2 vote adopted principles of what it calls a plan to preserve the open Internet, a move that likely will be met with lawsuits …
The Federal Communications Commission opened a Notice of Inquiry into next-generation 911 services. The NOI seeks comment on how to include new communications forms, including Internet-protocol based communications and wireless …
In the race for the fastest wireless network, T-Mobile USA Inc. (DTEGY) said it won a recent national drive test by a leading third-party research team conducted during the last …
