Monthly Archives: May, 2013

HetNet News: DAS at CTIA; C Spire expands LTE

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...

GSA updates LTE, HSPA, W-CDMA charts; FDD-LTE, 1.8 GHz still dominates

The Global mobile Suppliers Association updated its vast inventory on tracking the worldwide mobile broadband market, unveiling updated charts tracking deployments of W-CDMA, HSPA+...

Latam Wrap-Up: Brazil reaches 100M broadband accesses; NII corporate changes

Brazilian telecommunications industry representatives gathered last week in Brazil's capital of Brasília for Telebrasil's 57º panel . About 600 people attended the the Brazilian telecom...

Reader Forum: VoLTE – The next-generation tool for maximizing voice revenue

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,

Reader Forum: Adjusting to the age of the ‘digital lifestyle’

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.

Worst of the Week: Wait, there was a trade show?

This week witnessed the first half of wireless trade association CTIA’s on-going dual-trade show format, with the “spring” event held in Las Vegas. Thankfully, this process of holding both a

Test & Measurement: ‘4G’ devices, HD voice, VoLTE testing from CTIA 2013

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...

Softbank, Dish trade barbs over Sprint Nextel bids

The battle of Sprint Nextel’s future continues unabated between initial suitor Softbank and late-comer Dish Network, with both again pushing their offers as superior,...

Carriers commit to stop texting behind the wheel as drivers hit the road for Memorial Day weekend

Carriers are committing marketing dollars and mindshare to a national campaign to stop drivers from texting behind the wheel. Verizon Wireless, Sprint Nextel and...

On Ethernet’s 40th anniversary, inventors talk about its creation, future innovations

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.—On May 22, the day that Ethernet celebrated its 40th birthday, some of its inventors joined the Ethernet Innovation Summit, held in...

CTIA 2013: Wi-Fi in the spotlight

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...

Ericsson reaches a billion subscribers through network managed services

A billion wireless subscribers rely each day on a network operator who never sends them a bill or makes them an offer. Ericsson now...

Telecom Analytics: CTIA announcements on big data, analytics solutions

LAS VEGAS—One of the hottest topics in the telecommunications industry today, analytics was highlighted by several companies at this year’s CTIA event. During the...

Carrier Wrap: Verizon Wireless’ LTE network nears CDMA parity; Galaxy expands

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...

CTIA 2013: Truphone adds shared option to international roaming

LAS VEGAS – The rush to serve international travelers with a range of wireless services at reasonable prices continued this week as Truphone said...

CTIA 2013: Leap sets Galaxy S4 date, specs hint at Sprint Nextel as LTE roaming partner

LAS VEGAS – Leap Wireless used this week’s CTIA event to finally put a launch date on the availability of Samsung’s Galaxy S4 device...

Sony sees slower device sales (Mobile Minute)

Sony's entertainment business is outperforming its electronics business. Today the company trimmed its smartphone sales forecast and said it would consider a shareholder proposal...

Clearwire ‘special committee’ supports Sprint Nextel’s increased bid

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,...

CTIA 2013: Test and measurement advances with carrier aggregation, RAN virtual probes

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...

Intel’s new CEO reorganizes company

Brian Krzanich has been at the helm of Intel for less than a week, but he's gotten a lot done. In a company-wide email...

Time Trippin’: 3G for everyone!; spectrum chess game continues … 9 years ago this week

Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Time Machine is a way to take advantage of our extensive history in covering the wireless space to...

CTIA 2013: Network products for antenna alignment, portable Wi-Fi, backhaul

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

CTIA 2013: Verizon Wireless partners with Ericsson, Alcatel-Lucent on small cell plans

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

CTIA 2013: Globecomm notes progress in rural LTE deployments

LAS VEGAS – Globecomm Systems’ moves to offer an alternative to rural carriers rolling out LTE services marked some success as the company announced...

CTIA 2013: T-Mobile US bolsters international data offers

LAS VEGAS – T-Mobile US’ aggressive meanuvers in the consumer space have overshadowed most of its activities leading up to and moving beyond its...
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