April 2017

In addition to being a wireless and telecom analyst, I am also a columnist and author, so I am asked to judge many conference awards. The 2017 AOTMP Telecom Management …

Sprint 5G moves are moving ahead with plans to integrate greater software control of network resources using NFV and SDN technologies. On this week’s “NFV/SDN Reality Check” we speak with …

Germany has long been a leader in the manufacturing sector with global powerhouses including Bosch, Siemens, BMW, Adidas and many others headquartered in the country. Building on that heritage, the …

Verizon mounted a cellular radio and antenna onto a drone this week to see how far coverage could extend from a “flying cell site.” The test was conducted at New …

Research, engineering and test jobs have seen nearly 3% annual growth since 2010. Jobs in the technology sector saw solid growth last year, according to a new report by industry …

City councils around the United States realize that connecting municipal infrastructure to the internet can improve the quality of life for citizens and ultimately save taxpayers money. The drive to …

The new offering will target the European B2B tracking market French company Groupe Traqueur, a provider of anti-theft devices for the automotive industry has signed a deal with compatriot IoT …

The Chinese government looks to increase private investments in the telecom sector to improve competition. China Unicom said its main shareholder China United Network Communications was reviewing the firm’s ownership …

  As service providers look to virtualization and cloud services to provide new flexibility and revenue streams, the evolution of the network presents new challenges for monitoring and troubleshooting. “Everybody …

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Marquis Dorais, fronthaul product line manager at EXFO, discusses how fiber helps mobile network operators build more efficient networks, and explains how operators can optimize their OPEX and improve the …

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The Device Hub initiative, which was formed based on partnership efforts with Sprint, continues to attract CCA members looking for LTE device procurement. LAS VEGAS – The Competitive Carriers Association …

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Sprint, Nokia, Huawei and Interop cite IoT, 5G, use cases and virtualization as ways rural carriers can overcome coverage challenges. LAS VEGAS – While the competitive environment for rural carriers …

On the heels of scoring a nationwide build out deal with AT&T, FirstNet CEO Michael Poth told CCA members the organization would have billions more to invest. LAS VEGAS – …

High-Speed Port Scanner Among New Features that Enable Operators, Regulators and Broadcasters to Better Monitor Spectrum for Improved Network Performance Anritsu Company introduces a new option for its VisionTM MX280001A …

Service will leverage 16 million Wi-Fi hot spots. Cable and media giant Comcast is following through on its plan to offer wireless service to customers with the launch of Xfinity …

The French firm’s IoT network provides coverage in 31 countries. French IoT firm Sigfox has unveiled a new “GPS-free” internet of things geolocation service designed to allow companies to track …

The Indigo cable system is set to link Singapore, Indonesia and Australia. A consortium of Asian operators, Google and telecommunications infrastructure firm Superloop have commissioned a subsea cable system linking …

Learn how an innovative approach to vRAN delivers LTE-Advanced performance gains while putting the groundwork for software-intensive 5G networks RAN virtualization can help the operators maximize the value of what’s …

Learn how Parallel Wireless is using its unique solution to bring coverage to rural, urban and enterprise environments Rajesh Mishra, president, founder and CTO of Parallel Wireless, shared an experience …

Sprint unveiled its spectrum-infused LTE Plus service in NYC and other markets, while Verizon wireline workers begin strike … 1 year ago this week. Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes …

SVP of AT&T Labs Chris Rice named chair of ONAP Project just weeks after its formation out of The Linux Foundation; releases code in bid for collaboration. Mere weeks after …