January 2017

FCC views on Open Internet regulations expected to hit significant review under Pai, though 5G support could flourish. The Federal Communications Commissions looks to have found a new leader as …

A conversation about edge computing with John Reister, Vice President of Marketing and Product Management, Vasona Networks The below is only a summary. Download a transcript of the complete interview and access the …

We’ve all heard the predictions about Wi-Fi: it will someday connect everything in our homes and offices; it will gather our data and show us customized content and offers; it …

The NB-IoT network will initially be available in Madrid and Valencia. Vodafone Group’s Spanish subsidiary said its narrowband “internet of things” network is now operational and commercially available in Spain. …

The subsea fiber system is expected to launch commercial operations in late 2018. Ireland-France Subsea Cable Limited announced a partnership with U.S. company Tiger Infrastructure Partners to finance and construct …

The internet of things market is hitting a tipping point in terms of consumer confidence shook by growing security concerns. Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Reality Check section is …

The increasingly connected nature of enterprises and unified communications requires a rethink on security models. Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Reality Check section is where C-level executives and advisory …

Organizational support for open source initiatives is easing the integration of platforms into the telecom world. One key challenge for growing the support of open source into the telecommunications space …

Communication Service Providers (CSP) stand at the cusp of a great divergence point for both their business models and their networks. Four generations of mobile technology, and vast increases in …

From data monetization to improving quality of life, smart cities will be highlighted at the Enterprise IoT Summit. As the internet of things continues to take shape, harnessing connected technologies …

Apple is suing Qualcomm, claiming the chipmaker owes the iPhone maker $1 billion. Usually, funds flow the other way: from Apple to Qualcomm. Apple spends billions of dollars to buy …

Zentri specializes in cloud-controlled solutions. Silicon Labs, a chip and software developer focused on the internet of things, is securing a ready market for its solutions with the purchase of …

South Korean operators continue to push NFV, SDN and 5G plans, with Juniper scoring a deal to bolster LG Uplus deployment. South Korea continues to be on the leading edge …

In addition to 5G, big moves in AI and IoT are forecast. Norwegian telecommunications group Telenor believes artificial intelligence, the internet of things and “5G” technologies will be the key …

The fleet management service is offered through Vodafone’s global internet of things platform. Vodafone Qatar, a subsidiary of U.K.-based Vodafone Group, launched fleet management services in partnership with Qatar Mobility …

C-RAN is an acronym gaining popularity in the wireless industry, though it refers to two different meanings. The first meaning is centralized radio access network, while the second meaning is …

Marketing of the next generation of wireless services has begun. That means get ready for a noisy and confusing battle of the brands. Marketing “5G” today does not mean we …

A robust IoT ecosystems can be used by cities to help facilities waste management to the benefit of its citizens. Editor’s Note: In an attempt to broaden our interaction with …

Mobile network operators need to take steps in order to prepare their networks and business operations for the oncoming challenges of 5G and IoT. Editor’s Note: In an attempt to …

Aptilo Networks sees a strong year for Wi-Fi, with greater analytics, marketing potential, closer ties to IoT and as a stepping stone to 5G. Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon …

2017 will continue to bring more complexity into the internet of things market, but companies will start to find their uniqueness. Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless …

The telecommunications market is seeing a lot of action in terms of SD-WAN development and deployment, but how much to this point is just hype? On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality …

AT&T might have killed off its 2G network for the benefit of 4G and 5G, but let’s not forget just how awesome that GSM/GPRS/EDGE network was. Hello! And welcome to …

As hundreds of thousands of people converge on Washington, D.C., for inaugural celebrations and protests this weekend, wireless network benchmarking company Global Wireless Solutions released data on recent performance testing of …

AT&T shared several key numbers ahead of its fourth quarter earnings report, scheduled for Jan. 25. In a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the carrier said it …