2016

DOCSIS 3.1, the latest evolution in data over cable service interface specification, could be a game changer for the Internet and TV industry, providing multi-gigabit Internet speeds and interoperability among …

US Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration running point on autonomous vehicles funding initiative Federal government officials this week announced a plan to commit $3.9 billion in funding …

AT&T said the 300 jobs primarily technicians and retail support, target U-verse AT&T said it plans to hire nearly 300 people in Missouri and Kansas as part of its ongoing …

Wave of hires part of Sprint decentralized restructuring plan As part of a previously reported nationwide restructuring plan, Sprint announced the hiring of regional presidents to take the helm at …

Tower data being used to search for killer The use of cell tower data has been a highly controversial topic in the past couple of years. It’s use, if not …

Get ready for more from the connected car market as autonomous vehicles are on the horizon Editor’s Note: With 2016 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from …

Extreme Networks sees widespread Wi-Fi changes, increased analytics and more IoT in 2016 Editor’s Note: With 2016 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from leading industry analysts …

HPE claims orchestration platform ideal for managing hybrid network architectures Hewlett Packard Enterprise unveiled its Service Director platform, which the company said is designed to help communication service providers manage …

Complexities associated with IoT ‘severely limits’ enterprise adoption The majority of enterprises are in the process of deploying “Internet of Things” solutions, according to recent research, but are getting caught …

The “Internet of Things: will connect billions of wireless devices in the years ahead, but only a small subset of those things will be connected using cellular networks. According to …

With the emergence of the “Internet of Things” ecosystem, single-mode LTE chips have gained momentum beyond broadband connectivity. Altair Semiconductor has been focusing on single-mode LTE chips for more than a …

Qualcomm is becoming a major customer of Samsung, tapping the Korean conglomerate to produce its next-generation Snapdragon processors for smartphones. Samsung replaces Taiwan’s TSMC, Qualcomm’s longtime manufacturing partner. The move …

On this week’s Carrier Wrap we dig into unique government solutions to meet spectrum demand Consumers’ insatiable demand for mobile data services has wireless carriers scrambling to bolster their networks. …

After announcing merger plans in April, today marks the first day of combined operations for telecom equipment giants Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent. The merger is valued at $16.5 billion cumulatively and the …

DOCSIS 3.1, the latest evolution in data over cable service interface specification, is now certified by CableLabs to run in modems from five key suppliers. The modems will be capable of providing multi-gigabit …

In many modern enterprises, busy employees use a mixture of internal, private cloud solutions and software platforms, while also casually using public cloud and software platforms. This internal use of …

The four-year cloud contracts have a total value of more than $26 million U.K. telecommunications group BT won two contracts with the European Commission for the provisioning of public and …

Continents, cultures linked by subsea fiber optic networks The world is becoming an increasingly connected place. In this wireless world it’s easy to forget all these connections require hundreds of …

AT&T and Sprint slash jobs, while Samsung looks to CDMA for growth … 18 years ago this week Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping …

Mobile operators will look towards product innovation in their battle for market share Editor’s Note: With 2016 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from leading industry analysts …

XCellAir predicts continued evolution of 5G, Wi-Fi and IoT in 2016 Editor’s Note: With 2016 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from leading industry analysts and executives …

The First Responder Network Authority released its official request for proposals for the nationwide LTE network for public safety it is responsible for planning and building, and asked potential partners …

Wireless 20/20 digs into preparations for the upcoming FCC 600 MHz incentive auction proceedings It is time for bidders to start gearing up for the 600 MHz band incentive auction. …

Spanish operator aims to complete the process this year Spanish telecommunications company Telefonica is working on the spinoff of its domestic infrastructure unit, Reuters reported. The European telco may decide …

Two multi-billion deals are set to impact the wireless industry as chipmakers become increasingly focused on the “Internet of Things.” Qualcomm plans to invest up to $3 billion in a …