BROWSING: SBC

Nokia Webinar: Why operators need their SBC, DRA and AAA functions to be more agile and secure

When new business opportunities come up, you need to be able to jump on them. Today, it’s voice over LTE (VoLTE) but in the very near future it will 5G, IoT, and whatever comes next. In all cases, that means building a dynamic network...

Reader Forum: Cloud-optimizing your network? Here’s where to start

The move towards virtualized and cloud-based network systems can appear significant for telecom operators, but here’s a good place to start the journey Analysts predict that more than half of all enterprise applications will be in the cloud by 2020. For communications services, the timetable...

Sonus Webinar: Real-Time Communication … Don’t Settle for Cloud Mythology

Many promises are being made for real-time communication (RTC) services in the Cloud. Unfortunately, service providers are realizing that transitioning RTC services to Cloud architectures is not as simple as slideware suggests. In order to be successful, service providers must understand the myths and...

#TBT: Cingular launches as No. 2 behind Verizon; DT gets approval for VoiceStream purchase … this week in 2000

Verizon received a strong No. 2 rival in the form of Cingular, while DT’s $50B purchase of VoiceStream received labor, business support … 16 years ago this week Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate...

#TBT: Sprint gets new alias; Chicago hosts prepaid battle … this week in 1996

On the cusp of its service launch, Sprint gains new brand, while Chicago sees rash of new prepaid entrants … 20 years ago this week Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines...

#TBT: Verizon formation begins; AT&T leads family focus … this week in 1999

Talks begin into what will eventually form Verizon, while AT&T and others tackle multiline accounts … 17 years ago this week Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the past....

Kagan: Sprint should update its brand

Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure is traveling around the U.S. on a listening tour, talking with customers trying to get a good understanding of Sprint’s position in the marketplace from their point of view. Let me offer my two cents. Sprint quality, reliability, reach and...

Metaswitch scores AT&T deal for session border controllers

Metaswitch SBCs set to power LTE aspects of AT&T’s software push AT&T continues to push its software-based future, backed by a previously stated goal to virtualize 75% of its network by 2020. In chasing that challenge, the carrier said it partnered with Metaswitch to provide the...