June 2015

If you knew the real journey a mobile application makes from where you are standing to the application server, you would find it hard to believe that the entire mobile …

JMA Wireless Teko DAS quickly connects large venues with minimal footprint and disruption As the mobile explosion continues, consumers expect robust wireless service at home and work, while travelling or …

On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check, RCR Wireless News spoke with Neela Jacques, executive director of the OpenDaylight Project on the continued evolution of network functions virtualization and software-defined networking, …

Prototype uses Wi-Fi for power without detracting from data throughput With an eye on Internet of Things applications, a research team at the University of Washington Seattle’s Sensor Systems Labs …

A new report from ABI Research concludes that the adoption of LTE is driving the market for network monitoring and optimization, and the market’s size will reach more than $40 billion …

Voice over Wi-Fi has been of interest to operators ever since the move toward IP networks began, but Apple created a new sense of urgency when it announced support for …

The “Un-carrier” wants regulators to increase reserve for upcoming 600 MHz auction In a June 2 letter to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler, T-Mobile US pushed for the feds …

Arno is the first NFV software platform release from OPNFV The Open Platform Network Function Virtualization Project released its first software platform, dubbed Arno, which OPNFV said is a “develop-focused” …

Coalition of lobbying and industry groups sent a letter in support of the pending Wi-Fi Innovation Act WASHINGTON – Telecommunications lobbying groups want federal lawmakers to open up unlicensed spectrum …

On June 1, chipmaking giant Intel announced plans to purchase smaller competitor Altera for $16.7 billion, or $54 a share, in an all-cash deal. Consolidation in the semiconductor industry is …

TWC partnered with Boingo and others to grow Wi-Fi network as cable companies add value for subscribers In the mobile age, demand for Wi-Fi access is showing no signs of …

You might not realize it, but Santander is the largest independent financer of car purchases in Germany, putting it in a great position to leverage relationships to open new lines of …

Verizon towers to function as air traffic control NASA has reached out to the nation’s largest wireless carrier, Verizon Wireless, entering an agreement to conduct drone tracking research using the …

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Smart city initiatives focus at annual software showcase NICE, France – As the “Internet of Things” revolution picks up and previously static objects are given intelligence, smart cities appear poised …

NICE, France – The heart of the TM Forum Live show this year was the Catalyst demonstrations that allowed companies to show off the innovations they have been working on …

Mobility and the cloud are the top two trends affecting enterprise networks, and application visibility is becoming increasingly important to network security as businesses put more of their functions into …

Is broadband access key to elevating low-income Americans into the middle class? WASHINGTON – Efforts by Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler and Democratic lawmakers to expand the Lifeline Assistance …

T-Mobile US and Dish Network are reportedly in preliminary merger talks, and that could open up new spectrum for their competitors. “We don’t think this is what the FCC had …

There is concern about invasion of privacy in effort to drive profit WASHINGTON – In a continuing effort to maximize profits, companies are increasingly turning to “people analytics,” the practice …

Like all mobile operators, regional carriers face a potential loss in revenue each time a user moves off the cellular network and onto Wi-Fi. But that is just part of …

T-Mobile US, Dish Network management structure part of discussion T-Mobile US and Dish Network appear to be following the current consolidation trend in the media and communication industry. The Wall …

South Korean government will let new player deploy network infrastructure in phases The government of South Korea plans to pave the way for the entry of a fourth mobile telephony operator …

ZTEsoft’s ZSaaS solution provider NICE, France – ZTEsoft today announced ZSmart Cloud Enabler, a software as a service platform designed to provide solutions to both service providers and enterprises that …