May 2013

Last week’s CTIA 2013 conference involved quite a few announcements related to distributed antenna systems. DAS provider Corning Inc. has launched a new platform for in-building wireless aimed at providing …

In today’s data-centric world, LTE is typically associated with evolving high-speed data services, but its voice applications are rapidly gaining traction. As global LTE network deployments rapidly accelerate,

Many operators around the world are cognizant of the fact that there has been a seismic shift in their business world over the last few years, while others are just waking up to the reality.

Microwave Vision Group launched a new antenna measurement test system for “4G” devices, with up to three-times faster measurement capabilities and a broader dynamic range in passive antenna measurement mode. …

Carriers are committing marketing dollars and mindshare to a national campaign to stop drivers from texting behind the wheel. Verizon Wireless, Sprint Nextel and T-Mobile US have all joined AT&T’s …

Continuing the march toward more heterogeneous networks, the CTIA show has seen a series of announcement on the evolution of Wi-Fi in wireless networks. Ubiquiti released a report on the …

Editor’s Note: Wireless operators are a busy bunch, and as such RCR Wireless News will attempt to gather some of the important announcements that may slip through the cracks from …

LAS VEGAS – The rush to serve international travelers with a range of wireless services at reasonable prices continued this week as Truphone said it has begun offering share international …

Clearwire’s management, which had previously thrown its support behind Sprint Nextel’s attempt to acquire the remaining stake in its operations for $2.97 per share, was unsurprisingly just as enthused with …

Anritsu Co. is giving the first ever single-instrument radio frequency testing of carrier aggregation at CTIA 2013, the company said. Carrier aggregation is one of the most highly anticipated features …

Sunsight Instruments announced a new firmware release for its AntennAlign Alignment Tool, which ensures that antennas are installed properly to meet performance expectations. The new features include a simpler graphical …

LAS VEGAS – Verizon Wireless looks set to move aggressively into small cell deployments, announcing a deal with infrastructure powerhouses Ericsson and Alcatel-Lucent to add small cells to enhance the …

LAS VEGAS – T-Mobile US’ aggressive meanuvers in the consumer space have overshadowed most of its activities leading up to and moving beyond its recent merger with MetroPCS. However, the …