Monthly Archives: January, 2017

Feature Report: Opensource – virtualization platforms, standards, deployments, RTC

One underlying tenet of the move towards virtualized platforms using NFV, SDN and cloud technologies has been the need for open source architectures that...

Telia Carrier deploys fiber optic cable linking Sweden with Russia

The new fiber system is said to allow the carrier to offer 100G-plus service in Russia and Baltic countries. Nordic company Telia Carrier...

FTC seeks injunction against Qualcomm

Regulators claim "no license, no chips" policy hurts competitors. Intel's efforts to crack the market for baseband processors could get a boost from the U.S....

How will 5G impact the Internet of Things?

5G will be more than a new generation of mobile. Qualcomm Senior Vice President Raj Talluri explains It’s a unifying fabric that will connect billions of...

SK Telecom to invest $4.2 billion in AI, internet of things

In addition to artificial intelligence and the internet of things, the South Korean telco will also heavily invest in the development of 5G technologies....

4×4 MIMO tests on T-Mobile network finds significant performance boost

Signals Research Group conducted 4x4 MIMO testing that showed a 55% speed boost on a live T-Mobile network using Samsung devices. Claimed...

Carnegie Labs explores agricultural IoT, hybrid networking

Carnegie Technologies recently launched a new research and development lab that is exploring projects in hybrid satellite/cellular networking as well as agricultural "internet of...

VRAN market to hit $2.6B by 2020, with 5G set for late impact

A new report from SNS Research predicts 125% CAGR over the next three years on VRAN spending, with 5G a significant influence by 2020....

Analyst Angle: Wi-Fi vs. 5G is a valuable and necessary debate

Editor’s Note: In the Analyst Angle section, we’ve collected a group of the industry’s leading analysts to give their outlook on the hot topics...

Analyst Angle: Phone makers use modems for differentiation

Now that nearly every new smartphone sold in the U.S., Japan, South Korea and much of Europe includes an LTE modem, one might think...

Analyst Angle: Another mobile technology revolution in cars including 5G, V2X and EVs

The ongoing evolution of mobile technologies from 4G to 5G provides the cellular market with a leg up in terms of competing in the...

2017 Predictions: Top ransomware threats businesses can expect in 2017

Ransomware made headlines in 2016, but is expected to be a larger issue in 2017. Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon...

2017 Predictions: LTE for public safety, evolution of in-building and NB-IoT

2017 is expected to see greater use of LTE for public safety, neutral host models powering in-building plans and more NB-IoT deployments. Editor’s...

Qualcomm research: 22 million 5G jobs by 2035

New research commissioned by Qualcomm suggests the broad commercialization of "5G" mobile technology will have the same impact on global order as the printing...

Ericsson carries out 5G trial in Turkey

5G test reached transmission speeds of more than 22 Gbps. Ericsson said it completed the first "5G" technology trial in Turkey, achieving transmission speeds...

Intel demos retail robot

Tally is part of new retail platform. Intel CEO Brian Krzanich took the stage at the National Retail Federation's biggest show of the...

FCC 600 MHz incentive auction end could be in sight

Forward bidding in FCC 600 MHz incentive auction stage four set to begin on Wednesday with target price seen as attainable to end proceedings....

Huawei completes field verification of FDD-based massive MIMO with China Unicom

Huawei and China Unicom said they completed field verification of FDD-based massive multiple-input/multiple-output antenna technology. The technology is said to help operators enhance wireless network...

MulteFire Release 1.0 spec complete; focus shifts to trials, commercialization

TheMulteFire Alliance today announced the completion of its Release 1.0 specification for the technology, which allows for LTE connectivity without the need for licensed...

AT&T reiterates 5G, LTE benefits from 2G shutdown

AT&T said the shut down of its 2G network on Jan. 1 will allow it to refarm spectrum in the coming months towards its...

Reality Check: Connected car tech will help you finally understand your car

How the connected car can inform and empower drivers in ways not possible before. Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Reality Check section...

2017 Predictions: The year telecom regulators take aim at QoE and IoT insecurity grabs hold

QoE regulations, IoT security challenges and the expansion of zero-rated data services set for 2017. Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us,...

2017 Predictions: Enterprise bandwidth appetite to drive network intelligence

2017 to see the rise of the bandwidth-hungry business and more network intelligence, as well as the rise of network federation. Editor’s...

Semiconductor industry sheds jobs as companies consolidate

Eight multibillion dollar mergers announced within two years Automation is expected to bring big productivity gains to the U.S. economy, but it is also likely...

MIPI Alliance releases new sensor certification

The MIPI Alliance released a new sensor interface specification designed to streamline sensor integration in smartphones, wearables, "internet of things" devices and automotive systems....
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