Drones are already inspecting cell towers, testing network connections, and photographing tower access routes after natural disasters. Now, AT&T wants to automate tower inspections, and at least one U.S. carrier …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Drones may find yet another job in the tower industry >
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">#TBT: Rolling out WiMAX, testing LTE Release 8, broadband stimulus … this week in 2009 >by Kelly Hillby Kelly Hill
Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the past. Fire up the time machine, put on …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Verizon to build its own public safety core network >
As state’s continue to opt in to the $46 billion plan for AT&T and governmental partners to build a nationwide LTE network dedicated to public safety communications, Verizon has moved …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">AT&T, Verizon want to continue testing 5G in 28 GHz band >
Continuing efforts to gain a better understanding of RF transmission in high-band frequencies, both Verizon and AT&T–who are already testing a fixed wireless access application of 5G using 28 GHz …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Rural broadband gets increased focus >by Kelly Hillby Kelly Hill
Improving rural broadband access is an issue getting renewed attention from government and the telecom industry. While about 10% of the total American population doesn’t have access to broadband speeds …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Three smart city solutions that are truly smart >
City governments are inundated with smart city proposals from citizens, technology vendors and even academics who want to use city technologies to help solve some of the world’s most pressing …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Three smart city solutions that are truly smart >
City governments are inundated with smart city proposals from citizens, technology vendors and even academics who want to use city technologies to help solve some of the world’s most pressing …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">AT&T small cell cactus indicative of need for antenna concealment >
To add network capacity and coverage reach in dense or underserved area, carriers are increasingly looking to small cells, which are also viewed as a key underlying infrastructure element for …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Kagan: AT&T wins 9th consecutive J.D. Power award >by Jeff Kaganby Jeff Kagan
Once again, J.D. Power just announced their award for wireless purchase experience, and, once again, for the 9th consecutive time, AT&T Mobility wins. Also, MetroPCS wins for non-contract, full-service carriers and …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">SOLiD relocates U.S. headquarters >
New home is near one its biggest DAS installations SOLiD Americas has moved its U.S. headquarters from Silicon Valley to Plano, Texas in a move that puts the distributed antenna …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">How SDN is shaping future human and machine partnerships >
Dell report highlights how SDN is redefining human and machine relationship According to a recent Dell Technologies report, software-defined networking (SDN) is poised to play a pivotal role in future …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">AT&T CFO says software control is key to long-term financial success >
John Stephens talks move from hardware to software, FirstNet, spectrum and 5G During the ongoing Oppenheimer Technology, Internet and Communications Conference, John Stephens, AT&T senior executive vice president and chief …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">CNCF makes Community Infrastructure Lab available for open source projects >
CNCF teams up with Packet to provide Lab to developers The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), a non-profit organization dedicated to the development of cloud native applications, announced today it …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Boston startups use AT&T network to support food safety solution >
The internet of things can make food safer, but no one wants to eat food with sensors embedded inside it. Instead, food processors and distributors are using advanced diagnostics to …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Verizon starts nationwide LAA deployment >
Four-channel carrier aggregation uses three channels of unlicensed spectrum Verizon Wireless is ready to start rolling out license-assisted access technology nationwide. Following a demonstration that delivered 953 megabits per second …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">FirstNet update: Michigan, New Mexico, U.S. Virgin Islands latest to opt-in >
At this point, there are nine states and one territory that have signed-off on FirstNet plans States continue to opt-in into the national public safety LTE network that will be built …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">The key role of LAA in delivering gigabit LTE >
Take a look at carrier trials that use LAA to push toward the theoretical limit of gigabit LTE As LTE networks continue to evolve toward 5G, the vital role of …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Glenn Lurie set to leave AT&T >
When AT&T announced executive changes earlier this week, one key member of the management team was not mentioned. Employees, suppliers and customers waited to learn the fate of Glenn Lurie, …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">AT&T announces partnership with Elemental Machines >
Elemental Machines wants to bring the internet of things to the world of scientific research. The company’s sensors monitor critical laboratory and production equipment, as well as invisible environmental variables. …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Top 3 smart cities in North America >
A growing number of smart cities are currently under development in North America. City authorities in several cities across the U.S are taking steps in order to implement smart city …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Feverish M&A will eventually lead us to a four integrated carrier future (Reality Check) >
I see various mergers and acquisitions in the communications service provider space eventually bringing us to just four integrated carriers in the U.S. Since earlier this year, it feels like …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">What you need to know about RF noise >by Kelly Hillby Kelly Hill
In mid-2016, the Federal Communications Commission’s Technical Advisory Committee asked for public comment on whether it should study “changes to the spectrum noise floor over the past 20 years.” The …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">In an LTE world, 3G still has a place >
Ip.access touts shipment of 2 millionth license for 3G small cell LTE small cells, for both service providers and enterprises, is a hot topic in the telecom industry. In the …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">AT&T confirms reorganization reports >
AT&T confirmed that it will reorganize in preparation for its planned acquisition of Time Warner. As expected, the carrier appointed John Stankey as head of a its media operations, a …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Kagan: Why Sprint wants to merge with Charter >by Jeff Kaganby Jeff Kagan
So, Sprint wants to merge with Charter. This is no real surprise if you have been following the industry. If not, you may be wondering why a wireless carrier wants …