BROWSING: Opinion

Reader Forum: Building smart cities begins with transportation infrastructure

Editor’s Note: In an attempt to broaden our interaction with our readers we have created this Reader Forum for those with something meaningful to say to the wireless industry. We want to keep this as open as possible, but we maintain some editorial control...

Kagan: Wireless forces companies to cannibalize

Either cannibalize your own company or a competitor will do it for you and take your market share. This is one of the most important secrets of success. Most people are astounded by ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft, and how rapidly they are...

Reader Forum: A giant leap for 5G

SAS interoperability achieved, but many regulatory steps remain for CBRS operators on the road to 5G. Editor’s Note: In an attempt to broaden our interaction with our readers we have created this Reader Forum for those with something meaningful to say to the wireless industry....

Reader Forum: Recent attacks on RDP – what you should know

A recent rash of malware attacks on Microsoft’s RDP calls into question current thinking in terms of battling Trojan attacks. Editor’s Note: In an attempt to broaden our interaction with our readers we have created this Reader Forum for those with something...

2017 Predictions: A2P text messaging set to impact enterprise, IoT 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 what they...

2017 Predictions: 5G progress in 2017 – cutting through the hype

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 expect to...

Worst of the Week: Verizon and AT&T have unlimited fun with unlimited data

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 the Week....

2017 Predictions: New administration could trigger big changes for telecom industry

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 predictions from across...

Kagan: Can PayPal stay ahead of the competition?

The world of mobile pay or electronic payments has been exploding with growth in recent years. PayPal has been the leader in this space for the longest time and that has not changed. Year after year they continue to face growing competition, but they...

2017 Predictions: SD-WAN to boost IoT, set for greater integration

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 they expect...

2017 Predictions: Putting the telecom agility pieces together

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 on what...

Analyst Angle: Smartphone modems are key for LTE network efficiency and for better user experience

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. As mobile operator CTOs are rapidly...

Analyst Angle: Closed loop antenna tuning saves the smartphone from poor performance

More precise antenna tuning can help a smartphone take advantage of new technologies and new spectrum resources. 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...

2017 Predictions: Breaking the mold to forge a digital growth path

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 what they...

2017 Predictions: Wireless broadband demands pave clear path to fiber

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 what they...

2017 Predictions: Is 2017 the year 5G brings together IT?

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 across the...

2017 Predictions: 5 major IoT trends and predictions for 2017

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 from across...

Kagan: Lenovo Phab 2 Pro AR review

Augmented reality has the potential to develop into an incredible technology. Google is spending lots of time and money on their Tango AR software and the new Lenovo Phab 2 Pro smartphone is all about AR. So, you would expect this would be an...

Reader Forum: ROI for white box CPEs – a question of segmentation

Operators commonly expect that moving to SDN and NFV with white box CPEs will enable cost reductions, however reality is telling a different story. Editor’s Note: In an attempt to broaden our interaction with our readers we have created this Reader Forum...

Reader Forum: Adjunct transcoding takes center stage

As carriers continue to roll out VoLTE, VoWi-Fi and WebRTC solutions on their path to 5G, adjunct transcoding is seen as a solution for interoperability. Editor’s Note: In an attempt to broaden our interaction with our readers we have created this...

2017 Predictions: Convergence of mobile, payments and security in 2017

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 see...

2017 Predictions: Cellular networks in 2017 – more of the same in the midst of change

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 in the...

Worst of the Week: T-Mobile aims for simplicity, cursed by complexity

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 this industry,...

2017 Predictions: 5G, carrier mergers, IoT deployments and a fourth vendor

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 space...