BROWSING: wi-fi

We tend to take broadband availability and affordability as a given, at least in large cities! That’s not what we found in a recent research we conducted on behalf of the Wireless Broadband Alliance. In fact we found that more than half of world’s...

Apple iPhone subsidy adjustments leads to fears over smartphone pricing war, while Sprint sees unlimited M2M opportunities … 8 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...

On this week’s Carrier Wrap we speak with Republic Wireless on some of its latest service advances and use of Wi-Fi to compete against established wireless carriers The mobile virtual network operator business has been through numerous highs and lows over the past decade as...

On this week’s Carrier Wrap we speak with Republic Wireless on some of its latest service advances and use of Wi-Fi to compete against established wireless carriers The mobile virtual network operator business has been through numerous highs and lows over the past decade as...

Ericsson will upgrade MTS network to support LTE-U, IoT Russian mobile operator MTS and Swedish vendor Ericsson have successfully tested a "5G" technology solution,  LTE-Unlicensed, by aggregating two frequencies – 10 megahertz in the 1800 MHz spectrum band and 20 megahertz of unlicensed 5 GHz band...

Ericsson will upgrade MTS network to support LTE-U, IoT Russian mobile operator MTS and Swedish vendor Ericsson have successfully tested a 5G technology solution – LTE-U (LTE-Unlicensed) – by aggregating two frequencies – 10 megahertz in the 1800 MHz spectrum band and 20 megahertz of...

It’s been more than 14 years since VoiceStream (now part of T-Mobile) bought the assets of MobileStar, which went bankrupt trying to build a public Wi-Fi network. Ownership is one way mobile operators can have greater control over the quality of experience (QoE) that Wi-Fi...

Some skeptics believe the world won’t pay a premium for 5G. Are they right? With the vocal support of most vendors, many mobile operators and some governments, "5G" – a key enabler of the industrial "internet of things" – seems to be gaining momentum. But there are...

Some skeptics believe the world won’t pay a premium for 5G. Are they right? With the vocal support of most vendors, many mobile operators and some governments, 5G – a key enabler of the Industrial IoT - seems to be gaining momentum. But there are...

On this week’s Carrier Wrap we speak with Sprint about its latest marketing move, which includes stealing a page and spokesman from rival Verizon It’s safe to say Sprint has had a difficult couple of years, which began with service issues tied to its Network...

Customers using the Android-powered LG G4 device can now tap the AT&T Wi-Fi calling service, with expansion promised to other devices AT&T Mobility expanded its Wi-Fi calling option outside the Apple iOS ecosystem, announcing its first supported device running Google’s Android OS. The carrier said customers...

Public Wi-Fi is increasingly expected by consumers, though challenges remain in terms of providing a quality connection In major urban centers across North America, finding a public Wi-Fi signal is about as easy as finding a Starbucks; which actually offers Wi-Fi service to its patrons at...

All four nationwide U.S. carriers now offer Wi-Fi calling, but not for all smartphones. AT&T Mobility, for example, only offers Wi-Fi calling on select versions of Apple's iPhone. Verizon Wireless lists 13 devices on its website that support Wi-Fi calling. Carriers can use authentication, authorization...

As Wi-Fi and LTE networks begin to converge with the use of LTE in unlicensed spectrum, there are a number of available options for integrating the two technologies. The most well known at this point are the LTE-U Forum's LTE-U (currently the focus of much...

Small cell and DAS options said to require flexibility in terms of deployment models, financing on all sides in order to meet end goals LAS VEGAS – Flexibility was a key term bandied about by panel members at this week’s DAS & Small Cell Congress...

U.K. regulator looks to create two additional 80-megahertz channels in the 5 GHz band for Wi-Fi U.K. telecom regulator Ofcom has proposed opening up additional unlicensed spectrum in the 5 GHz band to support Wi-Fi services in a move to create two additional 80-megahertz channels for...

Wi-Fi has become a ubiquitous part of many peoples' lives and looks to do more than supplement cellular. Because of costly data plans, many smartphone users look to Wi-Fi as a replacement rather than an alternative. To support demand for Wi-Fi, Ericsson and cable giant...

MVNO Republic Wireless said it plans to add 7 GSM-based smartphones in July, to go along with plans for a GSM-based cellular partner Wi-Fi-first mobile virtual network operator Republic Wireless continues to bolster its service offering, announcing plans to add new smartphones to its device...

The Federal Communications Commission granted Qualcomm permission to move forward with LTE-U product development testing with T-Mobile US at four network sites around the country. The sites are in T-Mobile US' home of Bellevue, Washington; Simi Valley, California; Richardson, Texas; and Las Vegas. Qualcomm said...

Wi-Fi is a decades-old technology, but it remains as relevant as ever because it continues to evolve in ways that benefit vendors, service providers and their customers. The Wi-Fi Alliance’s 2015 annual report is a convenient opportunity to look back and forward at some of the...

Aiming to reduce Wi-Fi network troubles in the home, Spirent Communications today launched a new Wi-Fi service assurance solution for automating installation and troubleshooting of in-home networks. Many industry experts expect in-home Wi-Fi networks will start to look more like enterprise networks, with multiple access...

CommScope tapped for Sprint small cell deployment Sprint has chosen CommScope for a significant indoor small cell deployment designed to support LTE and Wi-Fi. The carrier plans to use CommScope's S1000 small cell, one of the assets CommScope acquired when it bought small cell specialist...

Washington, D.C., elected officials are considering empaneling a task force to explore provisioning of a public Wi-Fi network geared toward closing the so-called digital divide. Led by city council member Vincent Orange, there's a meeting set for Wednesday to further discuss putting the task force...

Wi-Fi standards are focusing not only on faster and more efficient Wi-Fi (although that continues to be part of the standard’s evolution), but in expanding Wi-Fi’s use in different spectra and for specific use cases. Wi-Fi standards originate with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics...