Yearly Archives: 2013

Worst of the Week: Thanks for nothing

So, there we have it. Apple’s annual nose-thumbing to all of those that can’t get enough Apple is in the bag and yet again no one comes away happy. (Or at least no one that has access to and the time to post their opinion on the Internet.)

Test & Measurement: Progress on TD-LTE carrier aggregation and ‘5G’ wireless

Test equipment company Anritsu announced that its equipment now supports TD-LTE carrier aggregation (CA) testing, claiming the slot as the first LTE network simulator...

Twitter to focus on mobile as it preps IPO

As the market was closing on Thursday, Twitter posted a tweet announcing that it had started the process of filing for an initial public...

ComScore Webinar: Data Monetization-Leveraging Data for Rapid Service development

Monetizing data is an important way for carriers to extract more value from their fast growing data networks. By leveraging next generation analytics platforms, carriers...

Tablet shipments to surpass PC shipments during Q4 (IDC)

Year-end demand for tablets is expected to drive fourth quarter shipments to record levels, meaning that tablet shipments will surpass personal computer shipments for...

Dish Network’s wireless ambitions draw scrutiny

Dish Network’s recent attempts to enter the wireless market have drawn scrutiny from a former employee, citing a conflict of interest with Dish Chairman...

Genband buys fring assets to offer turnkey OTT to carriers

Genband is expanding its software offering for carriers with the acquisition of fring’s over-the-top (OTT) mobile IP communications service. A direct competitor to Skype...

Telecom Analytics: CIOs help carriers face challenges; big data spending to hit $114B in 2018

As telecom operators face increased competition not only from other carriers but also from over-the-top players, RCR Wireless News takes an in-depth look at what chief...

Carrier Wrap: AT&T closes on 700 MHz spectrum deal; SouthernLINC set for LTE

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...

Telecom CIO Spotlight

As telecom operators face an increased competition that comes not only from other carriers but also from over-the-top players, RCR Wireless News will go...

European Commission lays out ‘ambitious plan’ for a single EU telecom market

The European Commission has unveiled a new "connected continent" plan that is designed to forge a single telecoms market in Europe that simplifies red...

A7 chip could help iPhone5S in the enterprise

Apple's iPhone 5S breaks new ground with the first 64-bit processor in a mobile device, the A7 system-on-chip. The company focused on the A7's...

AT&T commits to work with FCC on 700 MHz interoperability, with conditions

The heated battle over 700 MHz interoperability may be set to cool as AT&T announced it would be willing to work the Federal Communications...

Feature Report: Telecom CIO Spotlight

Telecom CIO Spotlight: As telecom operators face an increased competition that comes not only from other carriers but also from over-the-top players, RCR Wireless...

Analyst Angle: Unexpected ‘reversal clause’ concerns Colombian operators, but 4G targets will be met

Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly feature, Analyst Angle. We’ve collected a group of the industry’s leading analysts to give their outlook on the hot...

Time Trippin’: Mobile porn a challenge; high-tech jobs on the decline … 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...

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...

Carrier winners, losers from latest iPhone launch

As has become a yearly occurrence, Apple today unveiled its latest iPhone iterations, though this time it changed up the plan a bit by...

Commentary: Apple Announcement

Watch commentary and updates from RCR Wireless and Argus Insights recorded during Apple's announcement :

Apple launches iPhone 5S and 5C

Apple unveiled two new iPhones today: the 5S and the 5C. The 5S is the successor to the iPhone 5, and the 5C is...

Survey: BYOD posing major challenges for networks, management

A new report by CDW looks at integrating mobile technology into work environments, and found a "support gap" between how IT departments perceive their...

Earthlink adds ‘at home’ option to Clearwire-backed MVNO offer

Clearwire continues to attract wholesale interest as Earthlink announced plans to begin offering wireless “Internet-at-Home” service using the carrier’s “4G” network. The service follows...

BlackBerry cuts workforce

While the world awaits Apple's announcement today, the company that once dominated the smartphone space has been trimming its ranks. BlackBerry (BBRY) has laid...

NTT DoCoMo USA to tap T-Mobile US’ ‘4G’ service

Japanese telecom giant NTT DoCoMo is set to add “4G” services to its U.S. mobile virtual network operator offering through an expanded agreement with...

Reality Check: Malware risks require deeper understanding of BYOD threats and security

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently circulated a report to government agencies including fire departments, ambulance services and police, warning of the risks of Android mobile devices.
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