Yearly Archives: 2014

Cell Tower News: Wireless Horizon contests OSHA citations

OSHA gives 6 citations, company contests This past March saw the tragic loss of two tower workers in Kansas when two towers they were working...

Big data and analytics: ABI sees ‘new era’ for location services

Editor's Note: The ecosystem of big data analytics, and its intersection with mobile networks and cloud computing has increasing relevance to wireless in areas that...

AT&T teams with Amazon (RCR Mobile Minute)

Mobile Minute AT&T and Amazon are teaming up to offer secure access to the cloud. Together the companies will extend AT&T NetBond to Amazon Web...

Verizon Wireless, AT&T, T-Mobile US, Dish among 80 set for AWS-3 spectrum auction

The Federal Communications Commission’s upcoming AWS-3 spectrum auction — officially known as Auction 97 — is set to include up to 80 participants, including...

EMEA: Telecoms World Middle East show overview

I have just returned from attending the latest installment of the Terrapinn event in Dubai. The conference atmosphere was upbeat about the current growth and...

Policy: FCC releases information package for broadcasters tied to 600 MHz incentive auction

The Federal Communications Commission continues to make progress on crafting rules for the planned 600 MHz incentive auction, this week rolling out an information...

#TBT: T-Mobile US resonates with consumers, Sprint doesn’t … 1 year ago this week

Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the past. Fire...

M&A activity in the DAS market

Wireless infrastructure services providers see distributed antenna systems (DAS) as logical extensions of their businesses. Like a cell tower, a DAS can be designed...

Reality Check: How NFV accelerates revenue in the enterprise

Network Function Virtualization (NFV) has the potential to bring the same benefits attained in the data center to the network. Today NFV is being...

Reality Check: Localized and personalized edge computing with small cell systems

End users and software providers are demanding more of the telecommunication industry. While end users request personalized services, better performance, and better user experience,...

Towercrews.net Featured Jobs for the Week of 10/1

RCR Wireless News’ featured jobs section is powered by Towercrews.net   Project Manager Responsible for management of project teams across multiple jobs providing contracted services to customers. Denver, CO   Modification...

Verizon Wireless pulls LTE ‘network optimization’ plan

Verizon Wireless has decided to not implement a controversial “network optimization” program across its LTE network that would have limited network speeds for customers...

Verizon Wireless boosts data buckets

That didn’t take long. Just hours after Sprint countered AT&T Mobility’s “double data” move, Verizon Wireless threw its hat in the ring with a...

Update: Verizon Wireless won’t implement LTE network optimization (RCR Mobile Minute)

Mobile Minute Update: Verizon Wireless said today that it will not implement the LTE network optimization that was set to take effect October 1. ------------------- Original story: October...

EMEA: Telecom industry, EU hold dueling meetings in Brussels

As the European Parliament met in Brussels to question the incoming telecom head, Gunther Oettinger, industry leaders convened across town with their own agenda for Europe — one that involves...

Oracle’s blitz of new mobile offerings

Oracle has used the spotlight of its OpenWorld conference to launch a flurry of new offerings, many of which focus on incorporating mobile and...

Sprint counters AT&T Mobility, maintains ‘double the data’

Sprint is not letting grass grow beneath its feet, announcing this morning larger data buckets as part of its pledge to offer “double the...

Carrier capex seen slipping

Carrier service revenue is not keeping pace with customer data usage, and that could mean that operators will not continue current levels of infrastructure...

T-Mobile US, Nokia Networks expand network pact

T-Mobile US said it has tapped network partner Nokia Networks to expand the reach and capabilities of its LTE network, including the deployment of...

SPONSORED: Telefonica – Embracing NFV as a paradigm shift in networking

A conversation with Diego Lopez, Head of Technology Exploration, Network Innovation and Virtualization Directorate, Telefonica Download a transcript of the complete interview now and be the...

Analyst Angle: Partnering — telcos that walk the walk

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

Analyst Angle: Backhaul isn’t always about fiber

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...

LatAm: Lack of competition, no premium, no new entrants define Brazil’s 700 MHz auction

As opposed to the country's 2.5 GHz spectrum auction, Brazil’s 700 MHz auction had almost no premium over the set minimum prices and the...

EMEA: Europe, U.K. trying to lead 5G race

Although Europe lags other regions in LTE adoption, the region is pushing hard to develop "5G." Of all the countries involved, it seems the United...

Carrier-grade Wi-Fi: Managing the Wi-Fi explosion

Wireless and cable operators have deployed about five million Wi-Fi hot spots as of last year, and that number is expected to double in...
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