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CCA CEO Steve Berry and Ericsson exec Gowton Achaibar discuss policy, infrastructure deployment, 5G, IoT, and video challenges and opportunities. On this week’s “Carrier Wrap” we speak with Steve Berry, CEO of the Competitive Carriers Association, on challenges and opportunities …

The DOCSIS 3.1 cable service interface specification could be a game changer for the internet and TV industry, providing multigigabit data speeds and interoperability among modem manufacturers and service providers. Many believe the international telecommunications standard is the first step …

CCA provides MCS 2017 attendees with update on landscape under new political administration, tempted by FirstNet with investment potential. The Competitive Carriers Association pulled off the complicated task of hosting its annual Mobile Carriers Show in the shadow of dramatic …

As AT&T kicks off work with the First Responders Network Authority to build a nationwide public safety LTE network for first responders, there are substantial challenges and opportunities ahead. RCR Wireless News reached out to James Bennett, director at SNS …

Sprint 5G moves are moving ahead with plans to integrate greater software control of network resources using NFV and SDN technologies. On this week’s “NFV/SDN Reality Check” we speak with Guenther Ottendorfer, COO of technology at Sprint, to discuss the …

Research, engineering and test jobs have seen nearly 3% annual growth since 2010. Jobs in the technology sector saw solid growth last year, according to a new report by industry group CompTIA – and jobs in engineering, research and testing …

Sprint unveiled its spectrum-infused LTE Plus service in NYC and other markets, while Verizon wireline workers begin strike … 1 year ago this week. Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to …

LTE Broadcast technology looks set to take on the streaming video challenge of mobile networks ahead of expected 5G deployments. On this week’s “Carrier Wrap” we speak with Expway on the current state of LTE Broadcast technology and how it …

This week’s CCA Mobile Carriers Show comes on the heels of the FirstNet contract, end of the FCC 600 MHz incentive auction. The Competitive Carriers Association is set to host its second annual Mobile Carriers Show in Las Vegas, building …

A public ruling issued in the pre-award bid protest case of Rivada Mercury offers more insight into the process that ultimately resulted in AT&T last week being awarded the contract for the nationwide public safety LTE network under the auspices of the First Responders …

EXFO will have a new CEO as of this weekend, as current COO Philippe Morin is set to take over from founder and CEO Germain Lamonde, who will continue to work with EXFO as executive chairman. Full story here. Meanwhile, …

Samsung uses Galaxy S8 device launch event to highlight greater connectivity and IoT support. NEW YORK – The vision of “mobile” being only a cellphone is narrow, stated Samsung Mobile Chief DJ Koh during his presentation at the company’s Unpacked …

Gigabit LTE represents a step forward for operators as they move towards 5G deployments. Gigabit LTE, which refers to mobile telecommunication operators offering LTE-based download speeds of up to one gigabit per second, made its debut in Australia at the …

Sprint and T-Mobile US were engulfed in a size battle, while reports indicated Apple and Samsung were partnering on iPhone models … 2 years ago this week. Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into …

Fiber is helping mobile network operators take advantage of LTE-Advanced technology and will be critical in “5G” network architectures, but there are challenges associated with fiber at cell towers and in distributed radio architectures. Kashif Hussain, go to market leader …

What impact did news from this year’s Mobile World Congress event have on the direction and pace of 5G technology and IoT deployment models? On this week’s “Carrier Wrap” we speak with Dan Hays from PwC’s Strategy& division to get …

Florida and California consider state legislation while FCC considers federal rules. A lot has happened in Washington, D.C., since Mobilitie petitioned the Federal Communications Commission to set guidelines to expedite site acquisition for wireless infrastructure. Mobilitie filed its petition shortly …

As the smartphone market matures, the companies that make chips for wireless devices are targeting larger, faster mobile machines. The automotive semiconductor market is worth $24 billion, according to consulting firm McKinsey, and by 2025 more than $7 billion worth …

Robust attention in SD-WAN platforms from carriers, vendors and enterprises is proving to be an early entry point and a source of financial return. On this week’s “NFV/SDN Reality Check” we speak with Viptela on how it’s tackling the software-defined …

With the Optical Networking and Communication Conference coming up next week, test vendors are emphasizing their focus on the next generation of optical networking technologies, ranging from 100G to 400G. EXFO and Ixia both announced they will be demonstrating 400G …

Enabling the internet of things Many of the applications and devices set to drive future sales of wireless hardware have not yet been invented and no one knows this better than semiconductor companies. Wireless chip designers Qualcomm, Gemalto and Intel …

The recent second bankruptcy filing by RadioShack hit WOTW from out of left field and could trip up turnaround plans at Sprint. Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week. There’s a lot of nutty stuff that …

AT&T made a $39 billion play for T-Mobile, while Sprint countered the competitive threat with its Evo 4G device … 6 years ago this week. Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives …

Sprint COO of Technology Guenther Ottendorfer digs into the carrier’s recent technology announcements set to bolster LTE and 5G plans. On this week’s “Carrier Wrap” we speak with Guenther Ottendorfer, COO of technology at Sprint, to get an update on …

Vendors include Cisco, CommScope, Johnson Controls Florida’s Ave Maria University is built to withstand the 100-mile-per-hour hurricane winds that are an annual threat in the Sunshine State. Thick concrete walls are in place to protect the college’s students and faculty, …