Monthly Archives: February, 2014

Reality Check: Wireless pricing dynamics – what happens next?

We just came through a very dynamic week in the telecom industry as events unfolded on multiple fronts. On the spectrum front, AT&T announced that it would be purchasing 1.7/2.1 GHz advanced wireless services spectrum from Cable One.

Reality Check: How communications service providers can survive the perfect storm

Meteorologically speaking, “the perfect storm,” doesn’t need an explanation. It’s big. It’s bad.

Auction 96 bidding continues to slow, FCC to increase rounds per day

Bidding in the Federal Communications Commission’s ongoing auction of H-Block spectrum license continued to slow coming out of the weekend, with the FCC looking...

US Telecom Policy News: Sprint, T-Mobile US ‘plans’ hit snag

The interaction between government agencies and the telecom industry continues to feature new developments that may have far-reaching repercussions. To understand the direction the sector is moving, it's important to regularly peek behind the curtain and see where telecom stands in the eyes of the government.

FreedomPop launches data-free plan for less than $5 per month

No-contract wireless mobile virtual network operator FreedomPop rolled out a new rate-plan offering that provides unlimited voice and text messaging for less than $5...

HetNet News: Fibertech activates small cell site; Aruba sees boost for 802.11ac

Fiber optic broadband provider Fibertech Networks said that it has activated what it believes is the first outdoor metro small cell site in the country. Fibertech...

HTC shares new strategy, settles with Nokia

HTC says lower-cost offerings will reverse its sliding smartphone market share. The Taiwanese company that once ranked as one of the top five smartphone...

Aio Wireless barred from using color similar to T-Mobile US

T-Mobile US gained a marketing victory in its heated rivalry with AT&T as a federal court ruled that AT&T Mobility’s Aio Wireless division had...

DT picks up full control of Czech Republic operations

German telecom giant Deutsche Telekom gained full control of its Czech Republic wireless operations, announcing plans to pick up the remaining stake in T-Mobile...

Construction labor statistics may point to increase in telecom development

To catch up with the current global leaders, the nation's telecoms will need to enhance the quality of their services. This will likely require infrastructure upgrades across the country. With a larger construction workforce to lean on, this goal will be all the more achievable.

The chipmakers’ auto show

Cars are now smartphones and tablets writ large. And the chips that are going into them are making them smarter, providing better data throughput...

Opera Mobile Store reaches 100 million user mark

Operator service provider Opera Software achieved a number of milestones last year, including reaching 100 million users on its mobile app store platform.

H-Block spectrum auction crawls into the weekend

Bidding in the Federal Communications Commission’s Auction 96 remained subdued for a second straight day as participants sauntered into the weekend break adding but...

White Paper: Field Dailies – A Means to an Efficient End

Wireless networks are nothing without their towers. When it comes to tower site construction, there are many elements involved. One might think the actual...

Mobile Minute: Security, small cells and software

Other top stories: California considers mandatory "kill switch" for mobile phones. A requirement that all mobile phones sold in California include an onboard "kill switch" could...

LinkedIn buys Bright

While the U.S. Labor Department was reporting weaker-than-expected job growth for January, LinkedIn (LNKD) was sharing the news that it has purchased job search...

Vint Cerf: ‘Internet of things’ upon us

One of the fathers of the Internet, Vinton Cerf, recently said that the so-called "Internet of things" is "already upon us." "One expects tens of...

Worst of the Week: Just like old times

It would appear that the current price war inundating the domestic carrier space is reaching some sort of critical level not seen in years. And, it’s good to have it back.

Telecom software news: Comcast pounces on Olympics opportunity

Cloud-based software solutions take center stage in this week's telecom software news round-up.

Test and Measurement: Tektronix supports Winter Games coverage

--Tektronix is providing video test and network monitoring to NBC Olympics during the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia. Tektronix' WFM5200 and WFM7200 waveform monitors...

H-Block spectrum bidders groggy after weather delay

Following a weather-induced day of reflection, the Federal Communications Commission’s Auction 96 resumed today with five rounds of bidding. Participants appeared a bit groggy...

White Paper: Small Cells, Big Challenge: A Definitive Guide to Designing HetNets

Learn why HetNets have incredible potential but several challenges--all addressed in this informative white paper. As the number of mobile connections overtakes our global population,...

Boost Mobile trims no-contract price for LTE access

A day after AT&T Mobility adjusted pricing for its Aio Wireless no-contract service, Sprint countered the move by announcing a price cut for its...

PCIA, HetNet Forum ask FCC to streamline small cell rules

Two industry groups that support wireless infrastructure are asking the Federal Communications Commission to  "categorically exclude" distributed antenna systems and small cell deployments from environmental...

Ericsson to buy video optimization specialist Azuki

Ericsson is extending its video delivery capabilities with the purchase of video optimization software provider Azuki Systems for an undisclosed amount. The Azuki platform...
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