Monthly Archives: October, 2015

Telecom transformation, innovation and startup challenges

In addition to startup pitch sessions, the 2015 TC3 conference focused on how telecom companies can maintain a competitive edge through innovation and business...

Mobilink, Warid Telecom to merge in Pakistan

The two telcos are expected to complete the merger agreement by year-end Pakistani mobile operators Mobilink and Warid Telecom have agreed to merge their operations...

Report: Mobile payment adoption slow to start

WASHINGTON – New research from the Aite Group suggests that, despite lots of hype from service providers, adoption of mobile payment technology is off...

Facebook announces satellite-based Internet for Africa

WASHINGTON – With more than a billion users in the developed world, Facebook is now setting its sights on the next billion users who,...

T-Mobile and Sprint run Verizon close in New York City

Latest RootMetrics survey found T-Mobile and Sprint close No. 2 and No. 3 to Verizon Whether deserved or not, New York City is seen by...

Reality Check: Why 5G isn’t all about fast wireless

The real reasons behind 5G Some people believe that faster is always better, particularly in regards to wireless networks. That's why it’s easy to get...

Spectrum and auction set to dominate CCA Annual Convention

Two words are sure to dominate the upcoming Competitive Carriers Association Annual Convention: spectrum and auction. Several of the event’s scheduled keynote addresses and...

Reality Check: Top Q3 events (Pt. 2)

The remaining top Q3 events Last week, we covered five events/trends that will impact third-quarter, total year and 2016 results (these are in no particular...

Microsoft’s new reality

Microsoft is facing reality in the smartphone world even as it launches another high-end device. Priced at $549, the new 5.2-inch Lumia 950 is...

T-Mobile US, Sirius XM clash over tower interference

Sirius XM is asking federal regulators to look into reception problems reported near T-Mobile US towers in major U.S. cities. The satellite radio company says...

AT&T media deal, iPhone virus … 5 things to know today

1. AT&T has signed a long-term content deal with Viacom. The new contract brings together AT&T's U-Verse and DirecTV networks, which previously had separate...

Robot Taxi brings self-driving cars to Japan

The end goal of the connected car is autnomous driving as a way to reinvent the way people get around; but, it's clear there's...

RF Engineer demand driven by IoT and 5G – Telecom Careers Insider Episode 15

RF Engineer demand driven by IoT and 5G.  In this episode of Telecom Careers Insider, Jeff Mucci from RCR Wireless News takes an insider's...

Telenor to sell its stake in VimpelCom

The Norwegian telco said the market value of its stake is $2.38B Norwegian telecom operator Telenor announced it will sell its 33% stake in international...

Will FCC extend olive branch to Wall Street?

Commissioner Pai calls out talking policy behind ‘closed doors’ WASHINGTON – Recent rumors have circulated on blogs and from Cablefax.com that the Federal Communications Commission...

AT&T calls out Sprint, T-Mobile US on Wi-Fi calling

Letter from AT&T to FCC says competitor Wi-Fi calling service not in line with disability requirements In a letter sent to Federal Communications Commission Chairman...

Stolen T-Mobile US customer data for sale on dark web

Data stolen from 15 million T-Mobile customers over a two-year period has started showing up on the Internets' underbelly. An Irish fraud prevention startup called...

Industry rallies to fight smartphone theft

Consortium of trade groups, carriers and device makers updating anti-theft guidelines WASHINGTON – CTIA – The Wireless Association, along with several major carriers and smartphone...

EMEA: Intelligent transport programs from InterDigital

Recently I had an opportunity to speak with InterDigital about oneTransport, which has emerged from Innovate UK’s integrated transport initiative and is the concept for...

Kagan: Why Sprint is cutting costs

Why has there been so much written about Sprint cutting costs in the last few days? This is not a surprise. This is exactly...

ONF launches workforce-focused SDN certification program

ONF Certified SDN Professional Program designed to support changing skill sets The Open Networking Foundation is looking to bolster support for its open software-defined networking...

Reader Forum: Behind the connected stadium

With more than 110 sports and entertainment venues currently being built or proposed for construction worldwide over the next few years, it makes sense...

Reader Forum: Top reasons to upgrade your subscriber data management systems

Subscriber data management has gone from being the technology that would be a “nice to have” to an essential tool that operators are looking...

EMEA: CyberSecure Car 15 roundup

Last week, Dresden was host to the CyberSecure Car 15 conference with experts from the automotive and security markets discussing the topic in detail....

Flexible use of millimeter wave spectrum focus of FCC NPRM

Wheeler circulates NPRM looking at flexible use plans for bands above 24 GHz Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler circulated a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking...
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