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With the New IP, the network and cloud converge Staggering increases in consumer demand for network capacity are creating a major transition in the telecom industry, which is working to harness the power of Software Defined Network (SDN) architecture and …

VoLTE, VoWi-FI, 4G, CDMA, licensed vs. unlicensed spectrum and more on tap for 11th RINA Wireless Users Group Conference Aug. 10-12 in Salt Lake City There’s more to the domestic telecommunications industry than the big four. Rural and independent operators …

FirstNet envisions a nationwide public safety network built on same LTE standards used by commercial carriers As Minnesota officials consider how to proceed with a statewide upgrade to the public safety broadband infrastructure, the state Department of Public Safety has …

By 2020, networks will need to support 1000 times more capacity, driving the need for ultra-dense networks (UDN). These will be critical to support over seven billion people connecting using multiple GBs per user per day. 

 What’s stopping the …

In-building distributed antenna systems (DASs) are used to enhance cellular coverage within buildings to provide wireless customers better coverage and capacity while simultaneously greatly enhancing the user experience. Sounds simple, right? Well, it’s not. And not all DAS solutions are …

Today, DNS needs to be flexible and dynamic to adapt to the existing network and application conditions and to deliver the best experience for subscribers and their content. With Intelligent DNS services, service providers can drive greater reliability, availability, flexibility, …

Of all the wavelengths in the spectrum used for wireless data transmission, perhaps the least well known is the millimeter wave band. However, it is precisely this band (and the continuous bandwidth it provides) that enables wireless data transmission at …

In this webinar, participants will get a review of power measurement basics and learn how new measurement technologies can help them increase throughput, reduce cost, and improve reliability. Who should attend: R&D engineers, manufacturing line engineers/managers, test engineers What you will learn: • Basics of power measurement • Critical …

With over 260 live LTE networks today and another 87 expected to go live this year (GSM Association, 2014), LTE will soon become the dominant technology in many countries. As operators focus on building networks that can handle rich content, …

Amdocs’ Network Rollout Solution provides end-to-end toolbox to increase Service Provider efficiency, agility and time to market In an era of unprecedented growth in consumer demand for bandwidth, network operators have to quickly adapt to maintain a competitive edge in …

JMA Wireless Teko DAS quickly connects large venues with minimal footprint and disruption As the mobile explosion continues, consumers expect robust wireless service at home and work, while travelling or rooting for their favorite team in a stadium. It’s frustrating …

When it comes to determining the best fit for in-building or outdoor wireless needs, it is best to discount the hype and really think about what you are trying to accomplish. In all good practices we can come back to …

Service providers and customers alike have been dreaming of the possibilities of converged fixed and mobile communications for years. As more and more service providers and device manufacturers line up behind Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi) and Voice over LTE (VoLTE) …

Best practices to deploy secure, archivable business apps Now that mobile devices are universal business tools, companies are on a journey to move beyond basic MDM and email to containerized business apps that truly drive productivity and revenue. But will …

Lisle, IL – Managing a fleet of vehicles can present challenges to businesses. Fuel consumption, vehicle effectiveness and employee behavior can add up to large business expenses without accurate and real-time data to identify efficiencies and determine where improvements can …

Consumer demand for mobile data continues to overtake demand for voice capacity, a trend that places greater emphasis on data throughput. Operators must optimize data networks to maximize revenue opportunities and achieve Quality of Service (QoS) and Key Performance Indicator …

Efficient testing and troubleshooting of mobile networks requires a wide variety of tools and techniques. These include instruments such as spectrum and network analyzers, drive test and coverage mapping systems, portable monitoring receivers, and a variety of accessories such as …

From the classroom to the football stadium, JMA Wireless has your college covered College campuses and universities present a unique set of challenges for network operators with capacity and coverage demands changing near daily as students pack lecture halls, hang …

HP NFV System provides a pre-integrated solution for carrier-grade NFV production deployments As communications service providers (CSPs) look to move network functions virtualization (NFV) from proof-of-concept to deployment, HP is ready to help with a reliable, scalable, carrier-grade platform poised …

From SXSW to the Super Bowl, Fastback brings speed, simplicity, and more locale options to temporary backhaul. Major sporting matches, festivals and other crowded temporary events present significant, and expensive, problems for mobile network operators looking to provide robust and …

Now more than ever, RF propagation in highly densified environments requires an approach that is both creative and scientific. The antenna at the edge can determine the success, or failure, of the overall system. What are the pitfalls? What are …

The MW82119A/B PIM Master from Anritsu is a family of high power, battery operated PIM test instruments designed for maximum portability. These instruments utilize a filter combiner to maximize RF efficiency and minimize battery consumption during use. The F1 and …

In previous issues of RCR Wireless News, we discussed Near-Far and its effect on in-building DAS performance, which included details on uplink and downlink Near-Far. For more details, check out our recent editorial posts: “Effect on In-Building DAS Performance,” “Uplink …

Flying RF testing equipment? T-Mobile and Amazon aren’t the only companies exploring commercial applications for automated flight. While multi-billion dollar entities, public-advocacy groups, and government regulators debate policy, PCTEL is focused on ideas and engineering. SkyLine is PCTEL’s forward-thinking concept …

The radio access network is becoming more complex, with cell-site fronthaul architectures ranging from conventional coax to modern fiber. Fiber is increasingly prevalent in all types of cell sites including macrosites, distributed antenna systems (DAS), and small cells. Spectrum congestion compounds this …