T-Mobile US recently hooked up with a new lobbying firm in a move connected with spectrum relocation in the 1.7 GHz band. According to an LD-1 Disclosure Form filing, T-Mobile …
July 2014
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Tony Lefebvre of TE Connectivity discussed with RCR Wireless News the necessity of network densification and how DAS is making that possible. Lefebvre also talks about industry trends that his company …
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Ericsson said it plans to acquire U.S.-based billing and settlement provider MetraTech in a move designed to bolster its suite of services beyond traditional network equipment. Financial terms of the …
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As cellphone unlocking bill heads to Obama's desk, activists eye copyright law
by Sara Zaskeby Sara ZaskeWith rare bipartisan support, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that would allow consumers to unlock their cellphones, making it easier to switch carriers and keep their device. …
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Telecom giant AT&T continues to push its software agenda, announcing this week a proof-of-concept cloud technology in partnership with IBM and Applied Communication Sciences. The proposed concept is expected to …
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After billions of dollars and countless man-hours spent over the last two decades, network deployment should have almost evolved into a science. Unfortunately, it often continues to be plagued by …
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Building out the LTE network affects many aspects of wireless network development, including network Ethernet switching, high performance processors in cell sites, improved backhaul systems, network controllers and enterprise wireless LAN development.
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Like many other successful companies, American Tower is outgrowing its name. “American” no longer refers just to the United States; towers in other parts of North and South America are …
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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 …
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As an industry we seem to focus on higher bandwidth enabling us to go fast to consume more. More bandwidth, more content, more data … more, more, more. But, what …
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Digital advertising network VisionChina Media Inc. announced a partnership with infrastructure vendor Huawei to explore a national mass transit Wi-Fi network in China, expanding the company’s efforts to position itself …
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Some big changes could be in the cards for the mobile payment market. First, the historically NFC-reticent Apple is rumored to be in talks with credit card companies about creating its …
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International Data Corp. is the latest research firm to back the idea that network virtualization is set to revolutionize the telecom industry. This includes the move towards software-defined networking and …
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Regional wireless operator Ntelos upstaged its second quarter financial release by announcing a change of leadership at the carrier effective immediately. Ntelos said that long-time CEO James Hyde had resigned …
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One variable that may impact the growth of small cell deployments is the expected future capacity increases in the macrocellular network layer.
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Implementation of mobile payment systems varies widely, and with the major players relying on their strengths and attempting to overcome their weaknesses, there is not yet a single business model that dominates across the globe.
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Verizon Wireless is reportedly set to expand its “network optimization” program to customers with “unlimited” data plans running across the carrier’s LTE network. According to a report by Droid Life, …
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RCR Wireless News’ featured jobs section is powered by Towercrews.net Tower Technician – All Levels Responsible for assisting with installations, troubleshooting and maintenance for wireless radio systems. Springfield, MO …
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Welcome to this week’s edition of cell tower industry news, created by Jarad Matula and brought to you by Towercrews.net. Couple sues American Tower One couple in West Virginia is mad …
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The Mobile Minute is sponsored by SpiderCloud Wireless. Outdoor distributed antenna systems has been a tricky business for carriers and infrastructure providers alike due to zoning challenges, maintenance costs and …
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Investment in wireless infrastructure is a big part of capital spending for both Verizon and AT&T, and both carriers spent more during the most recent quarter than analysts had expected. …
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This week the domestic wireless market’s two heavyweights announced second quarter customer results, which for their respective shareholders appeared to be dy-no-mite!
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The U.K.-based Vodafone Group released its interim management report on July 25, showing that its service revenue declined 4.2% in the quarter ending June 30, the first quarter of the …
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As new markets emerge, new market participants also emerge. On the one hand it’s a good thing because a lot of players are coming on board to help solve the …
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AT&T continues to bolster its User-Defined Network Cloud program, this week announcing the addition of Alcatel-Lucent and Fujitsu Network Communications to the program.