2015

ONOS project’s Blackbird SDN platform touts, ‘performance, scale, high availability’ The Open Network Lab’s Open Network Operating System project unveiled its Blackbird platform, the second release from the ONOS community …

Wireless networking vendors grew revenue, particularly from 802.11ac access points In a new market analysis report, Infonetics Research tallied some $5 billion in wireless local area networking gear sold in …

Federal judge tosses AT&T’s claim that carrier isn’t subject to FTC authority in data throttling lawsuit The Federal Trade Commission can continue its data throttling lawsuit against AT&T, according to …

Cisco plans acquisition to speed up, expand services Data centers are constantly looking for ways to simplify application deployments and grow in the cloud. In an attempt to drive virtualization …

AT&T strikes connected car deals with Autonet, Voxx tapping into LTE capabilities AT&T is looking to expand its already strong position in the domestic telematics space, announcing a pair of …

In some ways, Spain moves at a slower pace than the rest of Europe. Spaniards tend to get up later, eat later and go to bed later than the rest …

Pew: Domestic smartphone penetration hits 64% WASHINGTON – According to a Pew Research Poll, smartphone ownership in the United States has reached 64%, with roughly half of people surveyed responding …

Carrier Oi cuts 6% of workforce Brazilian wireless carrier Oi said it was laying off 1,070 employees, or 6% of its approximately 18,000-strong total direct workforce. Last year, the company …

Two major telecommunications vendors announced they have been selected by Telefónica to deploy part of the carrier’s infrastructure. Huawei will complete a software-defined networking-based IP/optical field trial with Telefónica Peru, while several …

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Corning has made a significant investment in its in-building wireless business by purchasing iBwave Solutions, creator of the leading software for designing, tracking and reporting on distributed antenna systems. iBwave …

Today is April 1. That means watch your cellphone, don’t leave your Facebook account open at any cost, and most importantly, don’t believe anything Google tells you. On this day, …

When Nokia agreed to buy SAC Wireless last summer, the North American wireless infrastructure business was just beginning to show signs of a cyclical slowdown. In the six months since, …

Charter targets Bright House in deal to combine No. 4 and No. 6 cable providers Cable industry consolidation looks set to continue as Charter Communications announced plans to acquire Bright …

All four major U.S. carriers – AT&T Mobility, Verizon Wireless, Sprint and T-Mobile US – have filed letters with the federal government approving SureCall cell signal boosters for carrier-grade deployments. …

Nigeria has the largest telecom market in Africa, but it also has a large share of problems, which include dropped calls, unsolicited texts and calls, and credit losses. The country’s Consumer Protection Council …

Acquisition brings InSite’s tower portfolio to more than 1,200 InSite Wireless Group on April 1 announced its acquisition of 294 communication tower sites from CTI Towers for an undisclosed price. …

Service providers face the constant challenge of rolling out new technologies and upgrading networks while maintaining customer experience using existing tools and processes. With the massive growth in data traffic …

Wireless operators in today’s market face increasing pressure on the top line as price competition continues to ramp up. At the same time, network performance expectations among consumers remain high …

Sales of some small cell units projected to double, triple this year As carriers move to densify metro networks as well as provide low-cost solutions for rural connectivity, analysts are …

Verizon’s advertising tracking tags drew Congressional rebuke Making good on a January promise, Verizon Wireless customers, as of March 31, can opt out of a targeted advertising program powered by …

The small cell market, depending on how it is defined, covers a wide range of technologies: small cellular sites, distributed antenna systems, and Wi-Fi. That range means a broad set …

Standalone cellular small cells had a slower ramp up than the initial industry hype indicated, but the technology is starting to gain momentum that is expected to continue. RCR Wireless News …

U.S. Cellular LTE expansion plans look to cover 98% of customer base Regional wireless provider U.S. Cellular said it plans to add more than 600 LTE cell sites this year …

ATLANTA – Focused on enabling network operators to keep up with customer demand for mobile video, Ericsson is emphasizing its various solution platforms including LTE Broadcast and the Media Delivery …