May 2016

Small cell and DAS options said to require flexibility in terms of deployment models, financing on all sides in order to meet end goals LAS VEGAS – Flexibility was a …

Representatives from Verizon, SaskTel and Bell Mobility note mobile data demand points towards small cell and DAS, though challenges remain LAS VEGAS – The distributed antenna systems and small cell …

Virtual networks optimized by use case is goal of 5G network slicing The mobile industry consensus is there will be a new “5G” radio access standard by 2020. However, 5G …

Virtual networks optimized by use case is goal of 5G network slicing The mobile industry consensus is there will be a new “5G” radio access standard by 2020. However, 5G …

Ready, firefighter one? Ohio’s FirstNet program has developed a first-person video game to showcase the potential of the First Responders Network Authority’s LTE network-to-be, and the value increased access to …

In the ongoing fiber-to-the-home battle being waged by major telecom and cable players throughout the country, AT&T launched its GigaPower offering in the Bay Area this week. AT&T said GigaPower …

Nokia said it achieved symmetric uplink and downlink speeds of 10 gigabits per second using hybrid fiber coaxial cable. The tests used a prototype technology called XG-Cable, based on applications …

It’s no secret major tech interests like Google and Apple are working on self-driving car concepts. But, autonomous trucks? That’s the focus of new San Francisco-based company Otto, which was …

It’s no secret major tech interests like Google and Apple are working on self-driving car concepts. But, autonomous trucks? That’s the focus of new San Francisco-based company Otto, which was …

Indoor coverage is one of the biggest challenges for both public safety and commercial networks, with most buildings relying on “outside in” coverage from nearby network sites that may or …

U.S. firm aims to complete the data center transactions in 2016 U.S.-based Digital Reality, which provides data center, colocation and interconnection solutions, entered into a definitive agreement with Equinix to …

VR for IIoT is coming: Hiab is planning to launch a crane operation system that uses real-time virtual reality video technology. The innovation offers safety and productivity gains. VR for IIoT …

U.K. regulator looks to create two additional 80-megahertz channels in the 5 GHz band for Wi-Fi U.K. telecom regulator Ofcom has proposed opening up additional unlicensed spectrum in the 5 …

This week, we’ll weave in earnings, discuss the implications of the new Charter, TWC and Bright House deal, and discuss the future of broadband in America Trying to figure out …

Network performance testing is all the rage among mobile carriers, but is all network testing the same? There have been many reports released recently touting the performance of U.S. wireless …

Joe Euteneuer, who left Sprint last August, was named co-CEO and CFO at Rivada Networks, which is looking to bid in the FirstNet program Longtime Sprint executive Joe Euteneuer has …

AT&T detailed the DCAE work within its ECOMP initiative as key to its goal of tapping SDN and NFV for greater control over network resources AT&T’s push into gaining software …

1. AT&T said it will buy platform partner Quickplay Media for an undisclosed amount. The company said Quickplay will support the three streaming video services it plans to launch this …

Select AT&T customers provided with free roaming into Mexico and Canada as the carrier taps acquired assets and more aggressively targets T-Mobile and rivals AT&T furthered asset integration, offering up …

A Verizon Communications trademark filed May 9 could hint at a potential move from the carrier to integrate fixed and mobile voice services under the brand name One Talk. Here’s …

Wi-Fi has become a ubiquitous part of many peoples’ lives and looks to do more than supplement cellular. Because of costly data plans, many smartphone users look to Wi-Fi as …

Government agency said it held ‘open, frank and constructive’ meetings with involved parties as it looks to bring resolution to ongoing Verizon strike The ongoing strike by Verizon Communications workers …

A conversation about voice quality with Al Balasco, Senior Director of Product Management, Radisys Download a transcript of the interview and be the first to receive the report “Voice comes …

Lego, TWI and University of Regensburg explore the impact of Industry 4.0 Closed loop manufacturing systems in which connected sensors are used to make adjustments midprocess could cut production costs …

KDDI already partnered with Ericsson on 5G Japanese telecom operator KDDI and Nokia plan to sign an agreement to jointly develop experimental “5G” technologies, Japanese press reported. According to the …