Google’s Android platform is a powerhouse around the world, which Jim Patterson said could be set for even more growth at the expense of Apple
Back when we wrote the first “Android World” column a few years ago, the thesis was that Google’s commitment to...
IPhone and beyond: AT&T expands BOGO to most high-end phones
1. Summertime can be slow for smartphone upgrades, and AT&T Mobility is hoping for a springtime surge before summer sets in. The carrier is expanding its buy-one-get-one-free offer to several new smartphones, including more Samsung...
For now, while "5G" technology continues to take shape ahead of standardization, the Internet of Things is developing without the benefit of ultra-fast, incredibly low latency network access. But, to understand the potential set to exist in the near future, let's take a look at...
On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check, we speak with Versa Networks to discuss the importance of testing and interoperability for NFV and SDN
As the telecom market continues its drive towards virtualizing network operations, one of the more common concerns we hear from operators are...
NetScout Systems launched the next generation of its AirCheck handheld tester for Wi-Fi deployments, now with the ability to support 802.11ac deployments.
The previous AirCheck tester from NetScout's Fluke Networks brand had some basic 802.11ac testing capabilities, but the new AirCheck G2 tester features an...
Yahoo bids debated, 5G processes questioned ... 5 things to know today
1. Verizon Communications could end up bidding less than $3 billion for Yahoo, according to reports, but other sources still expect a much higher offer. The Wall Street Journal cited "people familiar with...
Squan acquires Strong Tower Communications assets
Squan, a New Jersey-based telecom infrastructure company, this week acquired the cell tower assets of Strong Tower Communications.
"Squan has had a long-standing relationship with Strong," said Squan CEO Leighton Carroll. "We respect both their leadership and their team's ability to...
Mobile data services struggle against competing standards, while the traditional paging industry brace for PCS, 2-way battle ... 20 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 from the...
On this week’s Carrier Wrap, we speak with Angela Giancarlo from Mayer Brown to get her views on the current 600 MHz incentive auction process and how the auction is set to address short-term spectrum needs
The Federal Communications Commission’s ongoing 600 MHz incentive auction...
Two-thirds of enterprises have deployed some aspect of software-defined networking, according to the ninth annual "State of the Network" report from Viavi Solutions, and around 90% of them already have at least one application in the cloud.
Based on a survey of 740 CIOs, network...
Emerging technologies, the capital markets, workforce issues, public safety, changing business relationships and merger activity will all be on the agenda next week at PCIA’s Wireless Infrastructure Show. Ahead of the wireless infrastructure industry’s annual spring show, RCR Wireless News takes a brief look...
From asset tracking to health monitoring, these Industrial IoT use cases could transform manufacturing
The Industrial "Internet of Things" is reshaping a variety of vertical industries as managers around the globe harness technology to increase efficiencies and cut costs. Manufacturing is one of those verticals;...
Does Sprint have a Ferrari in the garage? Iain Gillott looks at Sprint’s options in terms of its 2.5 GHz spectrum holdings
For the second installment on the outlook for Sprint, let’s start with a little fantasizing. Imagine you own a Ferrari. A really nice,...
Ready, firefighter one?
Ohio's FirstNet program has developed a first-person video game to showcase the potential of the First Responders Network Authority's LTE network-to-be, and the value increased access to data and connectivity can have for situational awareness. The game lets players navigate a firefighter training...
This week, we’ll weave in earnings, discuss the implications of the new Charter, TWC and Bright House deal, and discuss the future of broadband in America
Trying to figure out a catchy title for describing broadband trends in the United States is tricky. Everyone knows...
AT&T detailed the DCAE work within its ECOMP initiative as key to its goal of tapping SDN and NFV for greater control over network resources
AT&T’s push into gaining software control of its network has led to a number of innovations for the telecom space,...
1. AT&T said it will buy platform partner Quickplay Media for an undisclosed amount. The company said Quickplay will support the three streaming video services it plans to launch this year through DirecTV. One of those will be a mobile-first video service that appears...
Why has U.S. Cellular not participated in the rapid growth mode of the wireless industry over the last decade? AT&T Mobility and Verizon Wireless have led this parade for years. Then after several years, T-Mobile US started to grow as well. Now Sprint is...
On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check we speak with ONUG on its advocacy for open interoperable hardware and software-defined infrastructure
Enterprises are seen as some of the earliest test cases in terms of the telecommunications industry’s push into virtualization platforms, with many operators working with...
Rohde & Schwarz says it has achieved the first validation of RF conformance for LTE-Advanced Pro with 64 quadrature amplitude modulation and carrier aggregation in the uplink, claimed to enable maximum uplink data speeds of 150 megabits per second. The validation came out of...
WOTW looks at the Sprint capital expense drama and wonders if small cell could become a big problem for the carrier
Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week. There’s a lot of nutty stuff that goes on in this industry, so...
IoT projects face a number of technical and business challenges. Connectivity and proving ROI are ranked as the biggest challenges by European IT professionals.
Enterprises face a number of technical and business challenges when it comes to planning and deploying "Internet of Things" projects. A survey...
Ericsson and China Unicom signed an agreement to collaborate on next-generation network technology, including focus on "5G," the "Internet of Things" and cloud. The companies claim the agreement will help accelerate the development of next-generation network standardization and mature network infrastructure in an effort to...
On this week’s Carrier Wrap we speak with 556 Ventures for a deep dive into the latest quarterly results from Sprint and where the carrier is positioned moving forward
The domestic market’s three largest mobile carriers recently reported first quarter financial results, all showing various...
