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Sprint Chicago network and workforce expansion – Inside Telecom Careers Episode 13

Tracy Nolan, president and general manager of Sprint's Midwest region, joins Episode 13 of Inside Telecom Careers This episode of Inside Telecom Careers is brought to you by Nexius. In this week’s episode of Inside Telecom Careers, hosts Karla Macias and Jeff Mucci go inside Sprint...

LTE antennas: Narrow-beam antennas help with sectorization

LTE antennas are emerging as a key differentiator for mobile operators as they look for ways to get the most out of their 4G networks. Antennas for LTE networks are like the tires on an expensive automobile in that they can make the ultimate...

Ericsson, HP partner on Wi-Fi, small cells

Ericsson and Hewlett-Packard announced a partnership focused on enterprise solutions, particularly Wi-Fi and indoor small cell deployments. The two companies – also in the mix is HP's fully owned Aruba Networks – signed a bilateral resale agreement that will allow Ericsson to sell Aruba Networks'...

Qualcomm debuts most powerful mobile chip ever

Qualcomm debuted its latest mobile chip, the Snapdragon 820, which supports Cat 12 LTE downlink and Cat 13 LTE uplink, as well as somewhat controversial LTE-Unlicensed technology. "The Snapdragon 820 is the most powerful mobile processor we’ve ever made," said Sherif Hanna, Qualcomm senior manager...

T-Mobile US, CCA oppose AT&T 700 MHz deal

T-Mobile US and the Competitive Carriers Association are coming out in opposition to AT&T’s attempted acquisition of two lower 700 MHz B-Block licenses. AT&T said the deal is “wholly uncontroversial,” but CCA and T-Mobile US argue the move does not have the public’s best interest in mind. “These...

Analyst Angle: Wi-Fi trends in 2015

The pace of change is accelerating across the public Wi-Fi ecosystem. Last year’s report on the state of the Wi-Fi industry detailed some quite significant shifts, but the contrasts being seen this year are even more dramatic. These are driven by several overall trends: The increasing shift...

Telstra launches VoLTE and Cat 11, 600 Mbps hot spot

VoLTE is available across entire network while Cat 11 speeds are concentrated in major metros Australian carrier Telstra this week activated voice-over-LTE for LTE customers with compatible devices – the latest iPhone and Samsung devices for instance – under the brand name “4G Calling.” The plan...

SureCall Webinar: Boosting Profits by Installing Cell Signal Boosters

As people make the move from traditional landlines to wireless technology the need for reliable cellular reception increases. Some studies estimate that 70% of calls and data connections take place inside buildings. Did you know that by installing cell signal boosters you can boost...

The mysteries of dark fiber and future of backhaul

Cell Tower News is brought to you by the National Association of Tower Erectors (NATE). On this episode of Cell Tower News, host Joey Jackson discusses the state of the wireless ecosystem, delves into the mysteries of dark fiber and gets an insider's perspective on backhaul...

AT&T responds to Verizon’s 5G plans

AT&T is skeptical of Verizon Wireless' plans to unveil “some level of commercial deployment” of "5G" by 2017. Verizon Wireless' plans are significantly ahead of most industry estimates that don’t foresee the next generation of wireless technology coming to fruition until around 2020. "We're not...

GE Webinar: Trends in Telecom Power – Intersecting Technologies

As telecom power equipment ages, optimizing upgrade or replacement strategies requires a detailed understanding of trends in both the load and power equipment sectors. In larger telecom facilities and central offices, power has traditionally been supplied by a large DC Power Plant located in the...

Fiber vandalism continues; AT&T offers $250K reward

The latest in an increasingly worrisome string of vandalism affecting fiber lines in Northern California has prompted AT&T to offer up a $250,000 reward for information leading to an arrest of whomever is responsible. Local media reports indicate the latest apparent acts of vandalism occurred...

EMEA: 5G Innovation Centre opens in the United Kingdom

The University of Surrey has officially opened its 5G Innovation Centre in partnership with Huawei and other industry players. In separate announcements, both organizations spoke of their commitment to the topic of "5G." The Innovation Centre will house more than 170 researchers and has already...

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...