Tektronix introduced a low-profile oscilloscope this week aimed at better test performance in a small form factor, while bolstering the capabilities of its existing 5 Series mixed-signal oscilloscopes with new …
Kelly Hill
Kelly Hill
Kelly Hill reports on network test and measurement, AI infrastructure and regulatory issues, including spectrum, for RCR Wireless News. She began covering the wireless industry in 2005, focusing on carriers and MVNOs, then took a few years’ hiatus and returned to RCR Wireless News to write about heterogeneous networks (remember those?) and network infrastructure. Kelly is an Ohio native with a masters degree in journalism from the University of California, Berkeley, where she focused on science writing and multimedia. She has written for the San Francisco Chronicle, The Oregonian and The Canton Repository. She lives in northern Virginia, not far from Data Center Alley.
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Lurie takes on new role after leaving AT&T Mobility Glenn Lurie, who retired as president of AT&T Mobility in September, has been named CEO of telecom software company Synchronoss Technologies. …
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Canadian software-defined spectrum analysis company ThinkRF has racked up another big testing partnership, this time working with Viavi Solutions to produce a downconverter that extends the capabilities of Viavi’s existing …
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#TBT: Users tune out mobile TV; big fish get bigger; Qualcomm ditches CDMA Rev. C … this week in 2008
by Kelly Hillby Kelly HillEditor’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 …
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Deloitte survey of mobile usage trends sees high penetration among the young; fast growth among elders Mobile device usage patterns are jelling into a natural “etiquette” for device use that …
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Hype is certainly high for 5G, given that the industry is still technically in a pre-standard phase and that standalone 5G systems are still some time off. But the level …
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Former Ixia CEO led the company through the Keysight acquisition Bethany Mayer, the former CEO of Ixia who led the company through its acquisition by Keysight Technologies, is leaving her …
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NTT Communications is boosting its position in the managed services market with the acquisition of Secure-24 Intermediate Holdings. NTT Communications is the IT and communications unit of Japan-based telecom company …
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American Tower to buy combined assets of Vodafone India, Idea Cellular American Tower is plunking down about $1.2 billion for roughly 20,000 towers in India, boosting its footprint in the …
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Fiber is fuel for both LTE and future “5G” systems, and service providers are doing their best to increase their fiber footprints. Here are three fiber trends to watch: Both …
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Telecom Tweets of the Week: Autonomous Vegas shuttle debuts; promptly hit by truck
by Kelly Hillby Kelly HillIs this a win or a loss for the robots? A new, self-driving shuttle in a test program on the Las Vegas Strip had its first accident in its very …
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Test and Measurement: IT professionals concerned about public cloud security, Ixia study finds
by Kelly Hillby Kelly HillMore than 90% of IT professionals are concerned about the security of data and applications in public cloud deployments, according to a new study commissioned by Ixia and conducted by …
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Time Warner deal in danger, as DOJ reportedly insists on divestment The U.S. Department of Justice is reportedly putting the brakes on AT&T’s $85 billion acquisition of Time Warner, insisting …
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Move to modern, virtualized networks sends legacy 1AESS switch to the AT&T archive 2017 has been a year of bidding farewell to some notable contributors to science and technology. The …
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#TBT: WiMAX on the rocks, Google launches Android, the iPhone hits Europe … this week in 2007
by Kelly Hillby Kelly HillEditor’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 …
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Expected 5G spectrum utilization will mean major engineering and design challenges in terms of spectrum characteristics: very high frequencies and very large channels, with high expectations for performance. Vendors, operators …
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Edge computing is “next step in the evolution of our network,” AT&T says AT&T is working on an edge computing test zone in Silicon Valley that is set to go …
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Advanced LTE features including 4×4 multiple-input-multiple-output and support for License Assisted Access make a significant difference in user experience, according to recent testing commissioned by Qualcomm and carried out by …
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PCTel is opening up a test lab focused on Wi-Fi performance at its Bloomingdale, Ill. headquarters. The new lab will provide wireless performance testing for Wi-Fi access points and devices …
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Is the Trump administration backing away from mandating the use of Dedicated Short Range Communications technology in new vehicles? The Associated Press reported that the administration has decided not to pursue …
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FirstNet oversight hearing highlights different perspectives on opt-in/opt-out In a hearing yesterday on Capitol Hill, representatives from multiple states and the First Responders Network Authority were quizzed on topics ranging …
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#TBT: ‘Wi-Fi’ makes the dictionary; gearing up for mobile TV; remember the Rokr … this week in 2005
by Kelly Hillby Kelly HillEditor’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 …
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DAS installation at Evanston Township HS extends public safety, cellular coverage When staff at the enormous Evanston Township High School needed to use their radios, coverage depended entirely on their …
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Three of the four national carriers have won wireless service contract with the U.S. Navy that is worth up to almost $1 billion over the next five years. With Sprint …
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Anti-trust approval clears the way for the $34B deal to close CenturyLink received anti-trust approval from the Federal Communications Commission on Monday for its $34 billion purchase of Level 3 …
