November 2015

The Thread Group, an organization composed of in-home “Internet of Things” device manufacturers, announced the first phase of its product certification program called Thread 1.0. Thread, along with security testing partner UL, …

Telco confirms plans to launch ‘4G’ next month Indian mobile operator Vodafone counted 188.2 million subscribers at the end of the first half of its fiscal year 2016, which ended …

Unmanned aerial systems or drones as they are more commonly called are rapidly becoming more prevalent in all aspects of society from military to recreational to commercial use. On the …

IoT buzz is everywhere these days, but the “Internet of Things” is not likely to enter our lives through splashy product launches or big construction projects. Instead, connectivity will seep …

Verizon CFO says carrier is comfortable with current spectrum depth Verizon Communications continues to dance around a firm commitment to participate in the Federal Communications Commission’s upcoming 600 MHz incentive …

A conversation with Femi Adeyemi LTE Solutions Architect, Fujitsu Download a transcript of the interview and be the first to receive the smart RAN report The transition to C-RAN and …

UPDATED: Story updated to clarify source of commentary on bond request Sprint must continue to support WiMAX network through early 2016, denied $65M bond Sprint received a setback in its …

Ericsson LTE small cells attached to lighting from Philips; builds on Philips smart lighting project in LA In what stakeholders are calling a first-of-its-kind deployment, the city of Los Angeles …

LTE operating in unlicensed spectrum interferes with Wi-Fi performance WASHINGTON – In a recent blog post, nonprofit research consortium CableLabs said it has found a variety of issues that may …

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, telecom industry unemployment was 1.4% in October The latest numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, released each month, indicate October marked …

Although specifications for “5G” do not yet exist, aspects are crystallizing, including the ability to exploit frequencies never before used for cellular access; far greater capacity than today’s networks support; …

Test and measurement leader Anritsu debuts certification programs for active, passive DAS In-building wireless connectivity—be it from a small cell or distributed antenna systems (DASs)—is an essential mentioned by many …

The “Internet of Things” has the potential to change the world we live in; smarter cities, connected cars and more-efficient industries are all part of the IoT equation. However, application …

New chip supports seamless handoff between LTE, LTE-U and Wi-Fi networks NEW YORK – Qualcomm is looking to make a splash with its new Snapdragon 820 processor, a chipset that …

We all know that mobile operators are constantly trying to find an advertising tagline that works, one that resonates with consumers so much that it becomes part of everyday vocabulary. …

T-Mobile ‘Un-carrier X’ announcement includes free video streaming, rate plan changes T-Mobile US continued its assault on mobile industry norms, announcing it will provide customers on higher-tiered data plans with …

This report provides details into current companies supplying diameter signaling support to telecom operators; how diameter signaling has been used by telecom operators to take further advantage of their network resources …

Forbes list calls out Jawbone, Genband, SIGFOX and more IoT startups from around the world WASHINGTON – “Internet of Things” technology involves connecting every device possible to the Internet and …

This week on IoT Innovation, RCR Wireless News takes a look at Horizon 2020 IoT and 5G, the European Union’s €80 billion plan to drive job and economic growth while …

A recent Wi-Fi Alliance workshop on the relationship of Wi-Fi and LTE over unlicensed spectrum continued the industry dialog on how the two technologies can co-exist with one another, and meanwhile, …

Nuage Networks VSP to support CenturyLink NFV deployments across PSB architecture Telecommunication services provider CenturyLink signed a deal with Alcatel-Lucent’s Nuage Networks to provide the operator with networking functionality for its …

The motivation for Ericsson’s new partnership with Cisco was crystal clear today at the company’s annual capital markets day in Sweden. Ericsson is telling investors that it expects the total …

The National Association of Broadcasters is asking the Federal Communications Commission to extend its 39-month spectrum repacking deadline for up to 1,200 TV stations after next year’s TV spectrum incentive …

Huntsville school district plan to expand reach of Verizon unlimited data plan center of issue An Alabama school district’s plans to expand Verizon Wireless-supplied unlimited LTE data services has been …