Opinion

In 2017, operators will realize the benefits of utilizing NFV to serve specific purposes in their networks. Editor’s Note: With 2017 virtually upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions …

Mobile security does have a leg up on its desktop counterpart, though greater cooperation is needed. Editor’s Note: With 2017 virtually upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from …

Telecom operators need to evolve their customer experience plans to meet new expectations. We’re experiencing a unique moment in the history of the telecommunications industry. We all know this is …

Breaking down some of the reasons Google Fiber has yet to gain traction. Google is one of those company names that everyone recognizes. In fact, Google is the No. 2 …

The pending Verizon purchase of Yahoo and possibility of a Sprint and T-Mobile tie-up show insane deals are what makes the telecom world go round. Hello! And welcome to our …

The proposed AT&T acquisition of Time Warner shows streaming video content and faster data technology services continue to drive the world forward. In fact, mobile data usage is projected to …

Mobile operators need to look at reinventing their operations instead of content deals if they want to guarantee future success. AT&T wants to acquire Time Warner and Verizon Communications wants …

Enterprises looking to further integrate mobility into their operations may need to examine their legacy support systems. While some companies are still getting by with legacy technology solutions, it’s apparent …

Standards challenges could impede the move towards 5G, though industry adoption of NFV and SDN could ease the transition. Across a broad spectrum of industries, businesses are pinning their hopes …

Are you paying attention to the growing unlimited wireless data battle? Regional carrier C Spire Wireless is now joining the major national wireless carriers AT&T Mobility, Sprint and T-Mobile US …

A perceived lull in NFV deployment and development can be overcome with the right model in place. When people run out of things to say in a conversation or a …

Network outages can haunt mobile telecom operators, but there are ways to avoid the long-term embarrassment. Too many users, not enough bandwidth, “busy hour congestion” and a plethora of other …

The launch of 5G services will be highly reliant on spectrum, but has poor planning by the FCC undercut crucial low-band support? Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst …

Recent breakthroughs in AI and wireless connectivity highlight an interesting future. Everything that was previously considered fiction is now becoming reality. So much so that the modern populace seems to …

Don’t you just love it when we see a real comeback story. That’s what seems to be happening at Sprint. If things stay on the current track, it looks like …

Virtualization is critical to developing next-generation intelligent networks, with cloud central offices seen as an important part of bolstering SDN and NFV. Communication service providers are facing challenges on multiple …

Verizon’s recent release of 5G standards and protocols highlights the carrier push for next-generation network technologies. There’s a lot of hype around the next “G” generation. In July, Verizon Communications …

AT&T encountered some issues during the launch of its DirecTV Now platform this week, while Sprint kicked some sand in the face of 600 MHz spectrum. Hello! And welcome to …

Heavy-handed zoning for small cells is holding back connected cities and hurting consumers. Whenever you see “one size fits all” on a label, you should be a bit skeptical. The …

AT&T is taking television to the next level with the new DirecTV Now. Imagine new thinking and new ideas like streaming channels and mobile TV all for a lower cost. …

The IoT market is rapidly encroaching on the cellular world, but steps needs to be taken to make sure the two can work together. Over the last two decades, we’ve …

After attending this year’s IBM World of Watson event in Las Vegas a few weeks ago, I was both stunned and overwhelmed by the advancements in artificial intelligence and cognitive. …

Mobile operators should look to sports fans as a way to educate them on potential security threats and the opportunity to sell new services. Mobile has changed the way people …

Pokémon Go was a phenomenon with repercussions still being felt throughout the mobile telecom space in terms of security, information management and AR. I have a confession. Temptation got the …

Applications of sensors ranging from health care to automotive have introduced innovative approaches of operation, providing safety and convenience. Sensors have made their way into every aspect of human lives …