2018

A tech-savvy workforce and requirements from IoT, predictive analytics and cloud-based technologies are increasing the demand for a future-proof network cabling architecture inside of commercial office buildings. While most building …

Direct to consumer distribution and advertising key to AT&T success With its acquisition of Warner Media, AT&T made a significant pivot that will continue to reshape its business for years …

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 …

Telecoms vendor Nokia and engineering firm Altran have announced a predictive maintenance solution to streamline the upkeep of trains from all manufacturers. Nokia said it will make trains up to …

AT&T has signed with caravan maker Airstream to make its ‘Silver Bullet’ travel trailers smart. The pair claim its iconic RV wagons will be the “most high-tech” on the road, …

“5G will do the boring stuff first”. The low-latency pyrotechnics that will fire the industrial sector into a new gear for the first time will come much later. The version …

Verizon chosen by SAP to manage, streamline the company’s global network Verizon is expanding its role in SAP’s global network, with a new agreement to consolidate, streamline and manage the …

5G mobility, fixed wireless and edge will drive network ROI Last week as Verizon announced its 5G Home service during Mobile World Congress Americas in Los Angeles, company CEO Hans …

The regulator aims to award spectrum in the 2GHz and 3.6GHz band in the first quarter of 2019 Germany’s Federal Networks Agency (BNetzA) has presented the draft terms for the …

  Through the new facility, Hitachi aims to foster the adoption of smart factory technology in Asia   Japanese firm Hitachi has opened a digital services hub in Thailand with …

  If approved, the bill would ask the government to inform about progress in ZTE’s compliance deal Republican and Democratic senators have introduced a bill that aims to re-impose sanctions …

Nokia to cut an additional 100 jobs in the Chicago area Nokia confirmed that it is cutting jobs in Illinois, as part of its ongoing global headcount reduction and cost-cutting …

Vendor Airspan adds Wi-Fi backhaul to third-generation Magic Box With more than 260,000 units distributed to consumers and businesses, last week during Mobile World Congress Americas in Los Angeles Sprint …

The pending commercialization and future expansion of 5G creates a number of challenges for operators, service assurance chief among them—given the massive infrastructure investment, it’s imperative to understand the quality …

IBM has launched an open-source toolkit to discern bias in artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms. The project, in Python, presents developers with fairness metrics to check for bias in machine learning …

T-Mobile US, Sprint combo would create ‘unprecedented capacity’ Speaking during the recent Goldman Sachs Communacopia Conference, T-Mobile US executives provided an update on the proposed merger with Sprint, including a …

Canadian telematics firm Geotab is making available hyper-local weather and environmental data from its fleet of over one million vehicles across the globe. It is offering the live feed of …

5G New Radio (NR) introduces many changes compared to the existing LTE air interface, impacting the field testing and assessment of QoE and radio network performance. This webinar highlights the …

An American flag torn to shreds by Hurricane Florence went viral — with Cambium Networks making the connection The wind-whipped American flag that acquired viral celebrity as Hurricane Florence came …

Experts discuss how 5G will reshape the way business is done In the U.S. early commercial 5G launches from Verizon and AT&T are focused on the consumer segment. But, given …

  Samsung said SK Telecom’s 5G deployment will kick off next month Korean telecom operator SK Telecom has selected compatriot company Samsung Electronics for the provision of 5G solutions, including …

AT&T discusses mobile 5G plans during MWCA Andre Fuetsch, president of AT&T Labs and the company’s chief technology officer, didn’t mince words in a meeting with reporters during Mobile World …

  Samsung said FWA trials will start in November in the city of Hamburg Telefónica Deutschland and Samsung Electronics have agreed to carry out fixed wireless access trials in Germany. …

Operators face the question of how to manage their networks in the face of strong domestic TV and video demands There are few things mobile operators do which are more …

  The trial took place at the Mercedes-Benz Research and Development Center in Beijing   German companies Daimler and Bosch have announced the completion of a joint, automated valet parking …