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New research commissioned by Qualcomm suggests the broad commercialization of “5G” mobile technology will have the same impact on global order as the printing press, electricity, the steam engine, the telegraph and the internet. Produced by IHS Markit, Penn Schoen …

QoE regulations, IoT security challenges and the expansion of zero-rated data services set for 2017. Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across the mobile telecommunications space on what they expect to see …

2017 to see the rise of the bandwidth-hungry business and more network intelligence, as well as the rise of network federation. Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across the mobile telecommunications space …

Application-to-person text messaging platforms will see expansion from new business models, enterprise adoption and take a bite out of IoT. Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across the mobile telecommunications space on …

Developments around millimeter wave spectrum in support of 5G services is expected to see considerable attention in 2017. Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across the mobile telecommunications space on what they …

While an established player in the virtualization software world, VMware sees new opportunities for NFV in the telecom market. On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check we speak with Gabriele Di Piazza, VP of products and solutions for VMware’s Telco NFV …

More types of devices are relying on the ability to access satellite systems for positioning information, and that means more testing for GPS and Global Navigation Satellite System support. Spirent Communications this week launched PT TestBench, which is new software for …

Unlimited data fans on Verizon and AT&T being strong-armed to comply or at least pay a bit more for the privilege, but at least the FCC has a sense of humor. Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of …

Potential impact of new administration on the telecom industry could see a green light for further M&A activity, changes to net neutrality legislation and expansion of zero-rated data. Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered …

SD-WAN platforms will be required to power the IoT dreams of the market and will see greater enterprise adoption. Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across the mobile telecommunications space on what …

Telecom operators are set to take advantage of NFV, SDN and cloud to increase agility and better compete against OTT players. Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across the mobile telecommunications space …

AT&T Wireless began sifting through multibillion dollar bids, while Sprint offered up third-party billing … 13 years ago this week. Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines …

MVNO provider Ultra Mobile uses diverse brand offerings as it competes against established players like T-Mobile and Sprint. On this week’s Carrier Wrap, we speak with Ultra Mobile on its position in the mobile virtual network operator space and how …

Are LTE smartphones not moving as fast as the networks they support? Editor’s Note: In the Analyst Angle section, we’ve collected a group of the industry’s leading analysts to give their outlook on the hot topics in the wireless industry. …

Mobile telecommunication providers need to be prepared for the challenges that come with the move towards a new digital world. Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across the mobile telecommunications space on …

Growing demand across mobile networks and small cell deployments from 4G and IoT set to increase need for fiber support. Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across the mobile telecommunications space on …

Global 5G trials in Korea, Canada, Italy, Melbourne and the U.S. The deployment of 5G networks is set to be a reality by 2020, with vendors and mobile operators getting ready for the new technology with trials around the world. …

Mobile, cloud, IT services, security, the “internet of things,” and mergers and acquisitions are set for potential change in 2017, with 5G playing an unknown role. Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from …

The IoT made great strides in 2016, but AT&T sees even bigger strides in 2017, with the telecom operator laying out five major trends in the space. Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions …

HPE sees growing security concerns altering how organizations attempt to oversee their operations across mobile networks. Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across the mobile telecommunications space on what they expect to …

CommScope sees densification, virtualization, optimization and network convergence as major cellular network trends in 2017. Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across the mobile telecommunications space on what they expect to see …

With 5G on the horizon, Nokia explains the benefits of cloud-based support and its Cloud Packet Core product. On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check, brought to you by Nokia, we speak with Nick Cadwgan, director of IP mobile networking at …

T-Mobile honed in on simplicity for its latest “Un-carrier” event, but instead has found itself cursed by growing complexity. Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week. There’s a lot of nutty stuff that goes on in …

5G network slicing will allow operators to split a single physical network into multiple virtual networks. Telecommunication vendors and mobile operators are taking the necessary steps in order to get ready for 2020, the year commercial “5G” networks are expected …

DragonWave notes 5 industry trends for 2017, including more 5G, mergers between mobile operators, initial IoT deployments and a fourth major vendor. Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across the mobile telecommunications …