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LAS VEGAS – Sprint is looking to keep the momentum of last year’s Spark network announcement going, noting at the CES event that it has expanded the enhanced service to …
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Curved screens, connected cars, and wearable tech are three of the biggest trends so far this year at CES. Ahead of the curve Since the human face is curved, why …
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For the last year the telecom industry has largely been in a holding pattern, with incremental developments slowly building toward a larger, mainstream transition to new technologies.
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We have seen many changes in the telecoms industry since then. Arguably, the most revolutionary in the United States are the recent pricing changes by
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2014 Predictions: Broadband has become a utility; ‘Internet of things’ will change the playfield
by Dan Meyerby Dan MeyerFiber-to-the-home is a utility: With the emergence of next-generation access networks soon being on a global scale, different strategies and business models are continuously developing.
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With more than 760 million subscribers (including 181 million 3G subscribers), China Mobile holds a substantial growth opportunity for Apple. Even with those staggering numbers, Apple still has a long way to go before it can consider itself a power player in the world’s biggest smartphone market.
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Updated with note that T-Mobile US continues to supply connectivity for current Audi models. LAS VEGAS – AT&T continued its push beyond the traditional telecom segment, announcing a handful of …
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Convergys to acquire Stream, form second-largest global customer management company
by Kelly Hillby Kelly HillTwo major customer management services will join forces as Convergys Corp. (CVG) acquires Stream Global Services Inc. for $820 million, creating the second-largest such company in the world, after Amdocs. …
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In-flight Wi-Fi provider Gogo Inc. has expanded its network to Canada, with its first phase of its air-to-ground network live now and the rest expected to be turned on in …
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AT&T chose the Consumer Electronics Show as the venue for the launch of a new data pricing strategy that will let companies pick up the tab for mobile subscribers. Comparing …
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ZTE is looking to make a bigger name for itself in the U.S. market, announcing a handful of new smartphones at this year’s CES event, with some of those devices …
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Perhaps hoping its news would be quickly overshadowed by CES, HTC reported net income that was less than half what analysts were expecting for the fourth quarter. The struggling Taiwanese …
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T-Mobile US may be known as the “un-carrier,” but just like regular carriers it needs spectrum to operate. To fulfill that need, the carrier this morning announced a deal with …
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Feature Report: Devices – The Components and Software that Make Smartphones Smart
by Jarad Matulaby Jarad MatulaDevices: What’s Inside? Smartphone manufacturers are steadily increasing device capabilities with new components, more powerful chipsets, and more software. RCR Wireless takes a look at what’s inside high-end handsets and …
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2014 Predictions: Increased interest in pre-fab modular data centers, tower owner evolution
by Dan Meyerby Dan MeyerIncreasing interest for pre-fabricated modular data center to cope with the expected data boom in developing countries: Developing countries are next in line for a data boom,
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Reader Forum: The key to realizing network monitoring’s value is simplicity
by Dan Meyerby Dan MeyerAbout a decade ago, just over 200 million Americans used cell phones. The iPhone, LTE service and the mobile app as we know it were still years away. Fast forward to present time:
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As companies everywhere begin to re-examine their business processes, decision-makers need to consider the many benefits that machine-to-machine technology can bring to the table.
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Welcome to our weekly wrap-up of everything in the world of telecom software. We hope everyone had a fun and safe New Year’s Eve and Day. Due to the holiday …
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With voice over LTE is expected to be rolled out soon and gain momentum in networks through 2016, testing will be critical to its success, according to a new report …
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Following months of pointed bards from rival T-Mobile US, AT&T Mobility is looking to take the offensive in what has become a heated battle between two of the country’s largest …
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December marked a milestone for LTE coverage in Brazil, with carriers hitting the deadline for providing LTE services in both FDD and TDD modes in all 12 cities that will …
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2014 Predictions: Driving carrier ARPU through messaging, mobile payments and mobile advertising
by Dan Meyerby Dan MeyerA recent report from the GSMA predicts an increasingly tough few years ahead for mobile carriers, with global revenues dropping 16% by 2017. With subscriber penetration
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A new, faster Internet: Internet giants like Google and Apple are investing in making the Internet faster. A faster Web serves more content, adds and searches, which by end of the day means
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Security continues to be a hot topic in the age of the smartphone as consumers are becoming increasingly comfortable storing more personal information on their mobile devices. What was once …