2016

Small cell deployment in San Francisco shows results Jake Hamilton has spent two years preparing for the Super Bowl, but when Sunday afternoon comes he will not be watching the …

Having already racked up 1.4 million miles on the road, Google is expanding its testing program for self-driving cars to Kirkland, Washington. According to an announcement posted to the companies …

Verizon prepaid plans gain more data Verizon Wireless is bolstering its prepaid plans in an attempt to turn around sagging fortunes in the space and provide a more compelling alternative …

India surpassed the US smartphone user base Smartphone shipments in India totaled more than 100 million units during 2015, representing an increase of 23% compared to the previous year, according …

LTE to account for 40.5% of overall mobile connections by 2020 Mobile users are expected to reach 5.5 billion by 2020, representing 70% of the global population, according to the …

Fiber-based 2 Gbps service reaches 18 million Comcast customers; DOCSIS 3.1 extending utility of copper plant Cable and Internet giant Comcast this week announced a major expansion to its high-speed …

‘Mobile Broadband for Everyone’ seeks to boost coverage in emerging markets Swedish vendor Ericsson unveiled four new solutions to support communication service providers in capturing the business opportunities created in …

IP circuit monitoring, reporting makes or breaks success with carriers The explosive growth in mobile data traffic is steadily adding complexity to how service providers deliver backhaul. Multi-faceted service level …

OpenMarket sees strong potential from mobile messaging to improve customer interactions Editor’s Note: With 2016 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from leading industry analysts and executives …

Sprint profit expectations as it outsources, while AT&T Wireless is up for sale … 12 years ago this week Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” …

F5 Networks looks at the impact mobile, cloud and IoT will have on security strategies in 2016 Editor’s Note: With 2016 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions …

Cisco buys software platform behind AT&T Drive and other IoT solutions Cisco Systems said it’s acquiring “the industry’s leading IoT service platform” with its purchase of Silicon Valley’s Jasper Technologies …

The coaxial transmission lines that move RF signals from the base station to the top of the tower are one of the most critical components in an RF site. Once …

In a new look at security risks for mobile device users, Allot Communications found that business customers with heavy mobile use are most at risk for mobile malware threats. Allot …

Aspenta argues global connectivity will be key for continued IoT success Editor’s Note: With 2016 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from leading industry analysts and executives …

Looking to speed time to market for “Internet of Things” products, Ericsson announced a new virtual marketplace for patent licensing across potential IoT verticals ranging from industrial applications to connected …

Carrier Wrap dives into Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint results; talks Scotch With all of the domestic market’s nationwide operators having reported at least some of their operating results for …

Liberty Global operates in the Dutch market via cable firm Ziggo U.K. telecom group Vodafone confirmed it is in discussions with Liberty Global to analyze the creation of a joint …

IWCE’s Network Infrastructure Forum is a new event co-located with International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) that brings together the industry’s wired and wireless players to examine the communications technology infrastructure. …

Sprint prepaid efforts turn towards Virgin Mobile with plan alterations Sprint is looking to regain some prepaid mojo with its Virgin Mobile USA brand rolling out a trio of new …

As LTE mobile networks continue to evolve, new technologies designed to bolster throughput by tapping into unlicensed spectrum bands are steadily approaching commercialization. Licensed assisted access, which aggregates LTE in …

Family plans focus of T-Mobile unlimited data price cut, 10 GB promotion T-Mobile US is going back to the well, rolling out a promotional family plan the carrier used twice …

Worldwide, carriers are looking for solutions to cope up with the ever growing demand of mobile data. While Wi-Fi accounts for more than half of the traffic on mobile devices, …

A conversation about network strategy with Mony Kochupillai, Head of Network Perception, Three UK Download a transcript of the interview and be the first to receive the Getting the best QoE …

VoIP veteran Charlie Vogt sees $40 billion market for video optimization and delivery, partners with HPE Video optimization has received a bad wrap lately, but carriers and other service providers …