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Software is becoming an increasingly important part of telecommunication networks and deployments as both wired and wireless carriers look to add functionality to operations while increasing simplicity and reducing costs. RCR Wireless News is keeping an eye on recent developments …

CHICAGO – Cisco Systems is a big proponent of the boldly dubbed “Internet of Things,” which was also the topic of its recent event in Chicago. As a company set to power many of these “things” expected to be connected …

SÃO PAULO — Speaking at this week’s Futurecom event, TIM Brasil CEO Rodrigo Abreu said that the move from voice to data is changing the role of carriers and their future relies on understanding that providing connectivity is only the tip of the …

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Editor’s Note: The ecosystem of big data analytics, and its intersection with mobile networks and cloud computing has increasing relevance to wireless in areas that include service assurance, customer experience management, mobile marketing, location-based services and more. Here is a look at …

Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the past. Fire up the time machine, put on the sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and enjoy …

Enterprises continue to be a maddening market for the mobile space as corporations are often some of the more profitable wireless consumers while at the same time often seen as taxing mobile operators in terms of the support needed to …

SAO PAULO – A consortium formed by Brazil’s Algar Telecom, Uruguayan carrier Antel, African cable operator Angola Cables Google is leading the construction of a submarine cable connecting the Brazilian cities of Santos and Fortaleza to Boca Raton, Florida. In addition to the U.S./Brazil cable, …

SAO PAULO – While Brazilian carrier Oi’s future is uncertain, its new CEO, Bayard Gontijo, supports the consolidation of the telecom market in Brazil. Rival operators TIM and Oi have each looked into buying the other, and Oi faces cash problems related …

SAO PAULO – No matter who becomes Brazil’s next president after the Oct. 26 runoff election, the agenda to universalize Internet broadband must move forward, according to Paulo Bernardo, Brazil’s minister of communications. Bernardo used his speech before a full audience at …

RCR Wireless News’ featured jobs section is powered by Telecom Careers   Small Cell RF Engineer / PM Matrix Resources, one of the largest professional services companies in the US is seeking Small Cell RF Engineering with project management experience to …

Washington state taxes its citizens the most when it comes to wireless services, with a new report from Tax Foundation showing a combined federal, state and local tax rate totaling 24.42%. That number just beat out the 24.31% posted by …

Mexico’s telecommunications regulator, IFT, has imposed a $3.69 million fine on fixed-line operator Telmex for monopolistic practices in long-distance services. IFT said Telmex committed a serious infraction by ignoring competitor Axtel’s requests to interconnect with its network. The carrier also did …

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The most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics numbers showed the country’s unemployment rate dropped below 6% in September, highlighting a continued trend of improving employment statistics. However, for the telecommunications space, the numbers remain mixed. According to BLS statistics, there …

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 this column is a chance for us at RCRWireless.com to rant and rave about whatever rubs …

Software is becoming an increasingly important part of telecommunication networks and deployments as both wired and wireless carriers look to add functionality to operations while increasing simplicity and reducing costs. RCR Wireless News is keeping an eye on recent developments …

Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the past. Fire up the time machine, put on the sepia-tinted shades and enjoy the memories! Report: T-Mobile US …

Wireless infrastructure services providers see distributed antenna systems (DAS) as logical extensions of their businesses. Like a cell tower, a DAS can be designed to support one carrier’s spectrum, or it can support several carriers and create multiple revenue streams …

RCR Wireless News’ featured jobs section is powered by Towercrews.net   Project Manager Responsible for management of project teams across multiple jobs providing contracted services to customers. Denver, CO   Modification Tower Foreman Must be certified with Comtrain Rescue Cert, have …

That didn’t take long. Just hours after Sprint countered AT&T Mobility’s “double data” move, Verizon Wireless threw its hat in the ring with a data bucket increase of its own. The carrier said beginning Oct. 2, and running through the …

Sprint is not letting grass grow beneath its feet, announcing this morning larger data buckets as part of its pledge to offer “double the data” compared with larger rivals Verizon Wireless and AT&T Mobility. The move comes days after AT&T …

Carrier service revenue is not keeping pace with customer data usage, and that could mean that operators will not continue current levels of infrastructure spending. In addition, the two biggest spenders in the North American market — Verizon Wireless and …