Reality Check

Are communication service providers in a prime position to take advantage of the growing connected home market? Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Reality Check section is where C-level executives and advisory firms from across the mobile industry share unique …

Enterprise densification efforts continue to challenge carrier ROI models, though a combined approach using small cells and DAS could provide an answer. Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Reality Check section is where C-level executives and advisory firms from across …

There has been increasing chatter about mergers and acquisitions in the mobile space in recent weeks. SoftBank has again floated its desire for Sprint to acquire T-Mobile US, or to sell Sprint. The Wall Street Journal reported rumblings of T-Mobile …

As telecom operators move to decommission legacy GSM and CDMA networks in favor of LTE technology, steps must be taken to ensure a smooth process. Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Reality Check section is where C-level executives and advisory …

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai recently called a halt to what were termed midnight regulations passed by his predecessor. Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Reality Check section is where C-level executives and advisory firms from across the mobile industry share …

With the world’s population set to hit 9.7 billion people by 2050, smart city and IoT technologies will be critical to meet demands. Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Reality Check section is where C-level executives and advisory firms from …

Mobile edge computing is viewed by many mobile network operators as related to 5G, but MNOs can glean benefits from MEC in their current 4G-based operations. Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Reality Check section is where C-level executives and …

The internet of things market is hitting a tipping point in terms of consumer confidence shook by growing security concerns. Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Reality Check section is where C-level executives and advisory firms from across the mobile …

The increasingly connected nature of enterprises and unified communications requires a rethink on security models. Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Reality Check section is where C-level executives and advisory firms from across the mobile industry share unique insights and …

How the connected car can inform and empower drivers in ways not possible before. Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Reality Check section is where C-level executives and advisory firms from across the mobile industry share unique insights and experiences. …

CES 2017 is set to showcase emerging technologies like augmented reality, virtual reality and artificial intelligence and have a focus on IoT security. New types of artificial intelligence, the insecurity of things, virtual and augmented reality, and growth in service …

With continued nurturing and support, 5G can play a significant role in the next administration’s plans. The 21st century has already witnessed some of the most powerful, influential innovations in history. From major investments in wired and wireless networks, to …

Open source platforms are set to alter the telecommunications landscape. The convergence between the internet and telecommunications worlds is bringing to the forefront different approaches to deploying services. In the internet world, large cloud players built their data centers using …

Voice over Wi-Fi can be a compelling option for mobile operators and cable providers, but a strong deployment model is critical for service quality. Voice calling over mobile networks has been around for a long time, so why is there …

The use of biometrics for security by the mobile industry is growing, but partnerships are key to ensure continued development and deployment. In today’s digital world, we rely on our mobile devices to save copious amounts of personal information. With …

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 mobility has emerged as a business-critical platform that is driving …

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 for the future on the “internet of things,” and who …

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 seen a significant increase in the number of devices designed …

Telecom operators are in a prime position to use their network insights and net neutrality legislation to counter DDoS attacks and target new business opportunities. Net neutrality is at the core of the internet’s guiding principles. The idea that internet …

Big data and how telecom operators can extract information from their growing collection of services is set to determine success in the market. AT&T’s recent announcement that it is to acquire Time Warner for the eye-watering sum of $85 billion …

5G is set to move mobile operators away from being a dumb pipe and towards lucrative support for new industries like autonomous vehicles It’s been said ad nauseam that technology never sleeps, relentlessly evolving and changing while creating business disruptions …

Growing demand for digital content is forcing telecommunication operators to look at M&A in an attempt to bolster plans Faced with increasing consumer demand for digital content, communications companies are under pressure to expand their capabilities. They need to build …

Traditional smartphones and tablets may be experiencing a slowdown in sales, but the rugged tablet market is expected to see a boost in the coming years It is no secret that the consumer tablet market has slowed down in sales. …

Opportunities abound for telcos, including IoT, cloud, carrier-grade Wi-Fi, 5G and content integration Just about everything the telecom industry is doing today is completely different than what it was up to 10 years ago. Landlines are nearing extinction; long-distance service …

LTE and Wi-Fi may appear to be competing for the same market, but superior latency provides the latter with a better user experience At Aptilo we have never understood the fight between LTE and Wi-Fi. As our deployments with more …