July 2018

Spanish operators Telefonica, Orange and Vodafone have secured 200 megahertz in the 3.6 GHZ-3.8 GHz band The Spanish government raised a total of EUR 438 million ($510.2) for the sale …

Senator says the U.S. is ‘already behind’ China on 5G U.S. Senator John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, this week heard from industry experts …

Nokia CEO says end-to-end deals at all-time high As he previously signaled, Nokia CEO Rajeev Suri this week said the network infrastructure vendor had a challenging first half of the …

Components in smartphones that relate to the Radio Frequency (RF) Front End (RFFE)—i.e., that provide the link between the modem/RF transceivers and antennas—are expanding exponentially as new network technologies (such …

As commercial 5G deployments at scale become more a question of “when” rather than “if”, the industry is taking a more holistic view of 5G transport requirements. Even as capacity …

Samsung supplying 5G radios and routers to Verizon Using its proprietary Verizon Technical Forum standard, the carrier plans to activate a fixed wireless access variation of 5G in up to …

The two companies included a 5G testbed at Dekra’s Lausitzring speedway Deutsche Telekom and German firm Dekra announced they are expanding the facilities at a test and race track in …

Hub home provides fixed wireless to nearby residences Regional carrier C Spire, which is headquartered in Ridgeland, Miss., provides a variety of cellular and broadband services businesses and residents around …

The U.S. cable operator has recently launched a mobile service offering via Verizon’s network infrastructure U.S. cable operator Charter Communications announced plans to expand LTE small cells trials to Los …

All-wireless small cells touted as plug and play for easy installation Building classes of all types need indoor cellular connectivity whether it’s provided by DAS, small cells, boosters, whatever. Sensitivity …

With the transformation from hardware-centric networks to networked cloud platforms, the relationship between telecommunications companies (telcos) and their server(s) is inherently changing. Cloud computing introduced a software design paradigm that …

Qualcomm has to pay a $2 billion fee to NXP for terminating proposed deal Since announcing the proposed $44 billion acquisition of Dutch semiconductor firm NXP in October, 2016, Qualcomm …

Networking and security IT infrastructures have evolved to a level of complexity unmanageable by operators and enterprises using a conventional approach. The ongoing reliance upon legacy network hardware and disjointed …

In a tucked-away corner of Verizon’s Fios network nerve center, there is a tween girl’s dream bedroom: a double bed with a posh gray-and-white bedspread, complete with a collection of …

Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the past. Fire up the time machine, put on …

Agencies across the U.S. are preparing for the nation’s first cellular broadband network dedicated to public safety. This network will provide more reliable communication for first responders, enabling better device …

AT&T execs highlight Time Warner acquisition on Q2 earnings call With the acquisition of the Time Warner portfolio complete (despite a Department of Justice appeal), AT&T is becoming much more …

Intel points out gigabit LTE and 5G modem product strategy Based on an analysis of speed test data compiled by Ookla, Qualcomm is highlighting the superior performance of Android devices …

Explosive growth in mobile data traffic means companies must make an important choice about their operations. According to the latest Visual Networking Index: Global Mobile Data Traffic Forecast Update, mobile …

AI is set to play a vital role in telecommunications; from physical the 5G and IoT infrastructure, to cyber security and digital services. This paper is an essential guide for …

The company said that T-Mo is the first carrier on the new DAS Quantum Wireless has installed a new high-speed, broadband cellular network at the Augusta Entertainment Complex, in the …

The government confirmed Spain’s four mobile carrier are participating in the spectrum auction Spain’s 5G spectrum auction has already raised more than EUR 402 million ($469 million) after four days …

The Lean Six Sigma doctrine proposes a set of data-oriented management techniques to eliminate defects and raise quality in process-driven environments. It has become standard in manufacturing. In essence, it …

Will the internet of things (IoT) take over all aspects of our lives? Will every kitchen appliance, industrial temperature sensor, implanted medical device and police license plate reading camera be …

Visual surveillance, public transport, and street lighting will command nearly one quarter of spending by smart cities this year, according to new figures from research house IDC. The Asia-Pacific region, …