2015

When Forrester Research came out with a report claiming that traditional telcos could become an endangered species, many thought the industry was doomed for a swift decline. With increased changes …

A Damascus, Oregon, couple has gained national media attention after Verizon Wireless sent them a bill for cellular service totaling a whopping $2,156,593.64. Ken Slusher and his partner opened the …

Hearing about the latest concerning data breach seems to be an increasing occurrence, and, following from that, cybersecurity is an increasingly hot topic. Cable and Internet provider Comcast is no …

IEEE Computer Society took on the subject at Rock Stars of Wearables event AUSTIN–Industry and thought leaders in the wearables space, a subset of the hot Internet of Things, gathered …

NII Holdings is reducing its operations across Latin America. In its most recent move, the US-based company sold 49% of Nextel Argentina to Grupo Clarín, a local media company that …

Thai operator aims to reach 5,000 4G LTE base stations by end of 2016 Thai mobile operator Dtac plans to launch 4G LTE through 10 MHz of spectrum in the …

Plans to beat government goal of extending fiber to 96% of population While 90% of UK residents already have access to fiber-based broadband Internet service, BT CEO Gavin Patterson this …

It’s 5:15 pm and your 4:30 conference call is showing no signs of closure. Your son’s Little League game starts across town at 6:00, but you’re chained to your desk, …

New Sunsight Instruments microwave path alignment tool enables setting up a link in minutes, not hours The mobile telecommunications industry is one of the most competitive spaces in the economic …

Nokia sale of Here to automakers expected to close in first-quarter of 2016 Nokia Here mapping and navigation unit seems to be gaining traction with government bodies as evidenced by …

The Chinese firm aims to carry out ‘5G’ testbeds with a number of companies in 2016 SHANGHAI – Chinese ICT provider Huawei believes future 5G networks will benefit not only …

CEO John Legere: ‘Pretty clear where you should buy it, right?’ T-Mobile US is keeping the promotions coming ahead of the release of the newest Apple iPhone models. The latest is …

Big data can’t just be big, it has to be fast as well in order to support operator agility and actionable intelligence – quickly accessible and quickly applied. RCR Wireless …

Network would combine ground-based and satellite-based connectivity WASHINGTON – Germany’s flagship airline Lufthansa has announced a deal with Deutsche Telekom, the parent company of carrier T-Mobile US, and the satellite …

Broadband is right up there with water, sewer and power, according to report WASHINGTON – President Obama’s Broadband Opportunity Council released its 40-page report on Monday, declaring, “Today, broadband is …

Hardware (and now service) provider also launches a new flagship smartphone Chinese smartphone and device company Xiaomi is now in the carrier business; reports indicate Xiaomi entered the mobile virtual …

RCR Wireless News recently had the opportunity to discuss the transition from LTE to “5G” with Chris Cave, director of research and development for InterDigital. We discussed four topics: spectrum; ongoing LTE …

The Wi-Fi Alliance is expanding its reach into the “Internet of Things.” The trade group announced a new “Implementer Membership” program designed to help companies that don’t specialize in connectivity to …

This session presented by Ixia and Wind River is focused on the current state of NFV and how it is progressing toward Carrier-Grade deployments. What you will learn: · Service …

Bright House Networks also to be acquired as part of major cable TV deal During a special meeting held Sept. 21, shareholders of Charter Communications and Time Warner Cable have approved …

Last week when iOS9 came out I upgraded my Apple iPhone 6. It worked. In fact, things went so well that this morning I upgraded an iPhone 5S and an …

As big data and analytics become a more integral part of telecom operations from customer care and engagement to the network, the question arises of how companies deal with data from …

Wheeler: Broadband access is key to economic opportunity, advancement Despite criticism, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler used the fall conference of the National Telephone Cooperative Association to push the Federal Communication …

COWS, small cells to play major role All four major U.S. carriers are investing in network upgrades ahead of Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Philadelphia, but some are worried it …

3.5 GHz spectrum rules create opportunities for equipment makers and service providers The explosive growth in mobile broadband traffic and its concomitant strain on limited spectrum resources has required the …