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Cisco hack, Qualcomm launch, VoLTE update … 5 things to know today

1. Hackers have taken control of Cisco System routers in locations around the world, according to security consultants at FireEye. Cisco said that by taking control of a router, a hacker can access data flows or take control of other network infrastructure. FireEye said...

Tele2 to launch mobile services in Moscow in October

The Russian telco currently provides commercial services in more than 60 regions across the nation. Russian mobile operator Tele2 Russia plans to launch commercial mobile services in the Moscow area Oct. 22, according to the company. Tele2 aims to launch services in metropolitan Moscow and...

AT&T picks Ericsson for DirecTV integration

AT&T selected Ericsson to help expand its U-verse and DirecTV platforms.  The evolution will use Ericsson technologies in a move to grow the overall entertainment experience for satellite and wireline customers. “By collaborating with Ericsson, AT&T will be able to enhance its service offerings across...

Google Fiber eyes more expansion

Latest potential cities are Irvine, San Diego and Louisville Google Fiber is up and running in three major metros, in various stages of planning and construction in six more and, with a Sept. 10 blog post, the list of potential Google Fiber cities has grown...

Google bringing Wi-Fi to Indian train stations

Is partnership with rail service setting stage for larger service rollout? As service providers and venue owners race to support connectivity in crowded public spaces, Google appears poised to make major inroads into the India market through a partnership with RailTel. RailTel runs a large transportation...

Alcatel-Lucent bringing G.fast to Taiwain

The new broadband technology will be commercially launched by the end of 2015 with carrier partner Chunghwa Telecom Alcatel-Lucent and Taiwanese telecom operator Chunghwa Telecom announced a plan to launch the world's first commercial deployment of G.fast ultra-broadband access technology, allowing the acceleration of "last...

Nokia: Small cells could bolster capacity in Africa

Power, radio access, TCO and strategic deployment all go into a successful small cell rollout Nokia Networks has suggested networks of small cells could be a cost-effective method for adding capacity and coverage in Africa where geography and economics are major obstacles to providing widespread,...

IEEE: Happy 25th birthday, Wi-Fi!

The international standard for Wi-Fi, LAN has been around more than two decades WASHINGTON – The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers recently marked the historic 25th anniversary of IEEE 802.11, the international standard that defines the world's Wi-Fi and local area networks. In a statement released...

AT&T brings Wi-Fi to your vehicle

ZTE Mobley, powered by Qualcomm chip, now for sale in AT&T Mobility stores LAS VEGAS – In the march toward fully autonomous driving, our vehicles are becoming increasingly connected. And while that self-driving future is still down the figurative road, current automotive connectivity is focused...

Boingo: The future is convergence

LAS VEGAS – The CTIA Super Mobility show was heavily-laden with "5G"-related technology, news, speculation and the like. As we move toward the next-generation of mobile networks, Derek Peterson, CTO for Boingo Wireless, discussed how Wi-Fi fits into the mix. If you're not already familiar...

LTE-U small cells, Android Pay … 5 things to know today

5 things to know today 1. Samsung and Verizon Wireless plan to test LTE-enabled femto cells in unlicensed spectrum. Verizon Wireless has been a leader in the movement to extend LTE to the unlicensed spectrum used for Wi-Fi. The companies expect the LTE-U enabled small...

Frontier reveals plans for $6.6B senior notes offering

Frontier Communications announced plans to offer up to $6.6 billion aggregate principal amount of senior notes in a private transaction. The Norwalk, Conn.-based company said it intends to use the proceeds from the offering toward its previously announced acquisition of a number of Verizon Communication...

Can LTE-U coexist with Wi-Fi?

LAS VEGAS – LTE-Unlicensed, cellular running over the same unlicensed spectrum as Wi-Fi, could greatly improve a cellular customer’s network experience. Or it could interfere with another person’s Wi-Fi use. It all depends on whom you’re talking to. Neville Meijers, SVP of business development for...

Hetnet update: Portfolio diversity can be key to success

As mobile operators try to meet the demand for data in the most crowded environments, equipment vendors are eager to supply them with small cells, distributed antenna systems and Wi-Fi offload solutions. But carriers are learning to look at the specific problems they want...

Tower Cloud to add 1,300 miles of dark fiber to Florida network

LAS VEGAS, Nevada—Tower Cloud, a broadband infrastructure service provider, will expand its dark fiber network by 1,300 miles in Florida. At the CTIA Super Mobility 2015 Tower & Small Cell Summit, the company announced it has signed a new contract with one of the...

Verizon looks to dark fiber, small cells for densification

LAS VEGAS--Verizon Wireless surprised the telecom industry this week by announcing it would trial 5G in 2016, which is two years before other planned trials. Network densification, along with accessing new, higher-band spectrum, is considered a key part of an ultimate 5G standard, and...

Indian telco BSNL to launch 4G LTE network

The state-run telco will offer the services through the 2.5 GHz band Indian state-owned operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited expects to launch 4G LTE services by March 2016, The Economic Times reported. Anupam Shrivastava , the operator’s managing director, said the telco will launch LTE services...

Nokia launches 1 Gbps small cell

As the battle rages between proponents of LTE in unlicensed spectrum and Wi-Fi-first advocates, equipment makers need to design for a number of possible scenarios. Nokia Networks has included three RF module slots on its newest small cell, meaning that operators can use it...

Wireless backhaul platform helps carriers expand 4G in North America

Three large North American mobile operators are expanding their 4G networks using a new IP-20 wireless backhaul platform developed by Ceragon Networks to efficiently transition existing networks to 4G in order to expand coverage and increase capacity. Ceragon Networks believes the platform’s backward compatibility capabilities,...

Can you hear me now? Testing in-building signal strength

LAS VEGAS – With the near-ubiquity of mobile devices, it's important for venue owners to provide robust cellular indoors. Small cells and distributed antenna systems work wonders, but, before spending big bucks on network infrastructure, a data-driven look at where connectivity is (and isn't)...

Small cell costs: Nokia offers operators a new approach

When it comes to small cells, mobile operators are learning that they can't always get what they want. Nokia Networks wants to help operators get what they need. "You can find a site, which can be very cheap in terms of power and backhaul...

Sprint, 3M find quick fix to fiber damage

LAS VEGAS —Theft and vandalism to cell towers is a growing strain on our mobile networks. At CTIA Super Mobility 2015, 3M and Sprint are debuting a quick, cost-effective fix they created after a vandal caused 300 Sprint customers to lose service in Little...

EE to launch 4G LTE through 800 MHz spectrum

The UK operator also plans to launch VoLTE in the short term U.K. telecom operator EE plans to start offering 4G LTE services through spectrum in the 800 MHz band by the end of this year, according to reports. The telco acquired 2×5 megahertz of paired...

Verizon 5G push set for trials in 2016

Verizon expects faster speeds, lower latency, support for IoT in 5G plans Verizon Wireless is moving aggressively into the “5G” space, announcing plans for field trials of the still un-defined network standard beginning next year with a number of key vendor partners. Verizon Wireless said it...