Monthly Archives: April, 2014

Deloitte Webinar: Digital Transformation: a Bit-Wise Evolution for the Telecommunications Industry

In this presentation, we explore digital transformation – from definition to impact, and from strategy through execution with the growing use of digital channels,...

Workforce: Ericsson, Mobetize, Brightstar, others see executive changes

Workforce: Ericsson, Mobetize, Vdopia see executive changes. 

Google reportedly adds camera to smart contact lens technology

Top stories: Carriers cooperate with device makers to prevent smartphone theft Wireless carriers and smartphone makers will enable "kill switch" technology on handsets, but users may...

Chipmakers focus on MU-MIMO for Wi-Fi

Quantenna's 10G Wi-Fi chip Hot on the heels of Qualcomm's MU-MIMO announcement, Quantenna Communications says it is at work on the next generation of Wi-Fi...

Report: FCC 600 MHz auction rules to limit AT&T, Verizon participation

Published reports indicate that the Federal Communications Commission is planning on setting aside some 600 MHz spectrum for smaller operators, preventing the nation’s two...

VoLTE: Progress and problems

Voice over LTE has been one of the most highly anticipated network features to come along in recent years. As it stands, LTE is...

Carriers cooperate with device makers to fight smartphone theft

U.S. wireless carriers are teaming up with manufacturers to create standards for smartphone software that can deter thieves by enabling remote deactivation of handsets....

Europe: Telefónica launches first telecom-owned mobile ad platform

With the help of investment firm Blackstone, Telefónica is launching Axonix, a mobile advertising exchange platform, which it claims is the first owned by a...

Time Trippin’: AT&T offers $3.3B for Lin; FCC future in doubt? … 19 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...

Capital markets: Orange SA looks to form EU alliances

Orange SA pursues consolidation in this week's capital markets round-up.

S5 costs 28% more to build than iPhone 5S (RCR Mobile Minute)

Top stories: Verizon Wireless looks to tempt BYOD crowd The carrier said that beginning April 17, customers could bring their own compatible smartphone – “bring-your-own-device” –...

Telecom network expansion: tw, Lighthouse, Unite Private Networks expand service footprints

Lighthouse, Unite Private Networks and tw telecom expand their networks. 

Motorola Solutions to sell enterprise unit to Zebra Technologies

The breakup of the former Motorola continues with news that Motorola Solutions plans to sell its enterprise unit to Zebra Technologies for $3.45 billion....

Report: Tablets set to power ‘mobile broadband device’ surge

Smartphones continue to be the driving force behind consumer demand for mobile broadband services, but non-traditional devices connecting to next-generation networks are expected to...

White Paper: Lowering the Cost of Wireless Manufacturing Test

Anritsu is pleased to offer you a complimentary copy of their Lowering the Cost of Wireless Manufacturing Test white paper. This year, it is estimated that...

Analytics key to video optimization

Video now represents almost half of all mobile network traffic, and for mobile operators it is a decidedly mixed blessing. Mobile video motivates users...

Reality Check: T-Mobile US’ three days of change

To recap a couple of themes that we have discussed since the beginning of the year, first quarter earnings are going to highlight a) the disruptor role of T-Mobile US in the wireless marketplace

Reality Check: Real-time analytics – the new CEM

Six months ago they were one of the world’s most vulnerable mobile service providers. A staggering 43% of customers said they planned to leave.

Reality Check: Managing strategic LTE partners

U.S. wireless carriers have spent billions of dollars on the design, construction and operation of their legacy networks and with the ongoing development and implementation of LTE,

Colorado officials approve measure for public telecom network

Colorado officials recently approved a measure to allow for the establishment of a public telecommunications network. 

Verizon Wireless looks to tempt BYOD crowd

Verizon Wireless continued to dabble in rate plan alterations, this week announcing plans to allow customers to bring their own smartphone to the carrier’s...

Policy news: Verizon gets a victory in court

Verizon's victory in court headlines this week's round-up of policy news.

LTE Innovation Summit: Lessons learned from legacy networks

As fourth-generation wireless technology has been rolled out, lessons learned during previous deployments have been invaluable. Lou LaMedica, former director of Verizon Wireless' device evaluation...

HetNet News: Comcast claims 1M hotspots

--Comcast said its Xfinity Wi-Fi network now contains one million hotspots around the country, including its outdoor hotspots, hotspots for patrons at enterprises that Comcast...

Amazon smartphone expected in June (RCR Mobile Minute)

Top stories: T-Mobile US taps tablets, capped data plans, overage challenges in latest marketing push T-Mobile US’ most compelling announcement was a further push into the...
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