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Wi-Fi Alliance works on LTE-U testing regime

Some consensus is developing around Wi-Fi coexistence with LTE over unlicensed spectrum and a test regime for ensuring the two technologies interact fairly is in the works, according to Wi-Fi Alliance. The group has taken the lead as the primary forum for industry to...

In-depth: LTE-U vs. Wi-Fi; industry players pick sides

Are LTE-Unlicensed and Wi-Fi really pitted against one another from a technological perspective, or has the debate been hijacked by parties protecting business interests? Depending on who you ask, LTE-U is either a new system leveraging unlicensed spectrum that will work in conjunction with...

CableLabs: LTE-U is not a good neighbor to Wi-Fi

LTE operating in unlicensed spectrum interferes with Wi-Fi performance WASHINGTON – In a recent blog post, nonprofit research consortium CableLabs said it has found a variety of issues that may impact Wi-Fi and LTE-U coexistence. From the post: “If our Wi-Fi AP performed better...

New work group tasked with LTE-U, Wi-Fi coexistence

Wi-Fi Alliance sets up task force to study how LTE-U and Wi-Fi can share same spectrum WASHINGTON – The war may not have a clear winner, but the hostility between Wi-Fi and LTE-Unlicensed may soon be abating. The Wi-Fi Alliance announced it intends to hold...

Wi-Fi Alliance to offer IoT membership

The Wi-Fi Alliance is expanding its reach into the “Internet of Things.” The trade group announced a new “Implementer Membership” program designed to help companies that don’t specialize in connectivity to get a foothold in the rapidly expanding IoT space. “Implementer Members will be able to...

Verizon, T-Mobile US oppose Wi-Fi Alliance proposal to stall LTE-U

The debate over LTE-Unlicensed is heating up after the Wi-Fi Alliance asked the Federal Communications Commission to postpone equipment testing that uses unlicensed spectrum until the Wi-Fi industry group can run its own tests to make sure that the technology does not interfere with...

How much money is in telecom lobbying?

Find out how much the CEOs of telecom lobbying groups like CTIA earn WASHINGTON – The publicly released 2013 tax filings for some of the nation’s biggest telecom lobbying groups detail high-end executive salaries and impressive revenue. Leading the pack was the National Cable & Telecommunications...

Wi-Fi Aware connects the (nearby) world

Following years of collaborative development, the Wi-Fi Alliance has released Wi-Fi Aware, a sort of always-on mechanism for device-to-device discovery that doesn't requires a GPS, cellular or hot spot connection. The Wi-Fi Alliance, founded in 1999, is a global nonprofit dedicated to furthering Wi-Fi technology...

LTE-Unlicensed and Wi-Fi: moving beyond coexistence

Unlicensed spectrum is hugely valuable, and mobile operators are increasingly eager to leverage that spectrum. They started with Wi-Fi offload, and are now moving to LTE-Unlicensed and new ways to integrate Wi-Fi in their networks (carrier Wi-Fi, LWA). The Senza Fili report, “LTE unlicensed and...

Analyst Angle: Learning from Wi-Fi, working toward coexistence with LTE in unlicensed 5 GHz

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tCbQnAsvwc A conversation with Edgar Figueroa, President and CEO, Wi-Fi Alliance Download a transcript of the complete interview and the complete report. Wi-Fi Alliance has an unmatched experience in managing the coexistence of multiple networks in unlicensed spectrum. Certification ensures that multiple Wi-Fi devices meet standards requirements and behave...

Dissecting the path for Wi-Fi offload, 5G

As wireless carriers continue to struggle with maintaining network integrity in the face of growing consumer demand, the move towards offloading some data traffic through unlicensed Wi-Fi connections has gained steam. A number of carriers have announced Wi-Fi initiatives designed to provide additional capacity...

Reader Forum: Achieving network interoperability with ANDSF

This year has marked a rapid increase in interest to improve cellular to Wi-Fi interoperability – not just from mobile operators and their network infrastructure providers, but also from cable operators

Wi-Fi Alliance pushes forward with WiGig certification program

The Wi-Fi Alliance has moved forward with plans to set up a certification process for the 60 GHz-based WiGig technology beginning with a certification brand and corresponding certification process signifying interoperability between devices. The trade organization unveiled the WiGig Certified brand for...

HetNet News: Wi-Fi Alliance launches certification program; Gogo IPO

The Wi-Fi Alliance has begun its certification program for 802.11ac products, and said that more products with the certification will be available in the second half of the year. The 802.11ac standard operates at 5 GHz vs. 2.4 GHz, and is expected to deliver speeds...

Wi-Fi Alliance absorbs WiGig Alliance

The Wi-Fi Alliance and Wireless Gigabit Alliance said they have finalized a previously announced deal to consolidate WiGig technology and certification development into the Wi-Fi Alliance. “Consolidation of the activities in Wi-Fi Alliance will deliver closely-harmonized connectivity and application-layer solutions using WiGig technology,” the organizations...

Wi-Fi Alliance to absorb WiGig Alliance, hasten interoperability

The Wi-Fi Alliance consolidated its position in representing the wireless local area space, announcing it has signed an agreement to absorb the Wireless Gigabit Alliance (WiGig). The deal, executed under a memorandum of understanding, will bring together the WiGig Alliance’s work on the 60...

Femto Forum now Small Cell Forum, greater emphasis on sector

Reacting to the growth of the small cell market, the Femto Forum announced it was changing its name to the Small Cell Forum in a move to align its focus with “residential, enterprise, metro and rural small cells, as well as to prevent the...

RCR Wireless News livecasting today’s Wi-Fi Alliance event

RCR Wireless News is currently livecasting the Wi-Fi Alliance’s Hotspot 2.0 specification and upcoming Wi-Fi Certified Passpoint certification program from Dallas. The event is being presented by the technical staff of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Details and the link to attend can be found here.

The digital home will use various technologies, software to connect: Wi-Fi, 60 GB, Zigbee and more will make way into homes

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in RCR Wireless News' January Special Edition: "Unwrapping the Opportunities, the next generation of smart devices. To see all of the articles from that issue, click here.The digitally connected home will use a variety of technologies to...

Reader Forum: Does carrier Wi-Fi herald the dawn of the small-cell era?

So, now Qualcomm is planning to buy Atheros for $3.2 billion in order to garner a bigger chunk of the Wi-Fi chip market. Wow! Wi-Fi continues to be one hot technology.I've tried to think of a suitable analogy for the continuing and growing...

Austin blends eclectic, geek to attract high-tech: Plus, videos of Austin mobile startups

Austin, Texas, is home to an eclectic assortment of musicians, an unofficial city slogan that challenges people to “Keep Austin Weird,” a local celebrity transvestite and one of the premier wireless research institutes in the world. This mix of laid back and highly educated...

Partnerships: LGS, Wavesat collaborate on 4G; Icera, Teleca partner; and more

LGS Innovations L.L.C., a U.S. subsidiary of Alcatel-Lucent that serves the U.S. government, and Wavesat Inc. announced a collaboration agreement to develop 4G mobile device equipment and technology for private and public network applications. Wavesat will provide LGS with 4G silicon, software, reference designs...

Bits and Bytes: Wi-Fi Certified n program marks one year; Ntelos launches self-service management; and more

One year after the Wi-Fi Certified n testing program was launched, more than 1,100 products have achieved Wi-Fi Certified n status, including 127 phones, according to the Wi-Fi Alliance.“The number and variety of devices that have become Wi-Fi CERTIFIED n in past 12 months...

Wi-Fi Alliance reaches product milestone

The Wi-Fi Alliance said 5,000 consumer and enterprise products have now been Wi-Fi certified since the testing program started in 2000.The group said more than 1,000 of those certifications have been issued since September, 2007. Growth is being driven by the introduction of the...