FORT WORTH, Tex.–New options for utilizing unlicensed spectrum in cellular networks present some opportunities for smaller carriers to experiment with boosting their coverage and capacity, according to representatives from Nokia, …
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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Former governors criticize FirstNet effort; congressional oversight hearing set for next week FORT WORTH, Tex.–Former governors Jeb Bush and Martin O’Malley took to the stage at the Competitive Carriers Association …
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NI revenues were $321 million, up 5% year-over-year National Instruments had strong revenue growth in its third quarter, with revenues up 5% year-over-year to a its best-ever number $321 million …
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EVP of customer care discusses T-Mo’s success FORT WORTH, TEx.–As T-Mobile US has catapulted itself ahead of other wireless carriers in customer growth, its customer care and engagement strategy has …
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#TBT: You want Wi-Fi with that?; ‘The Simpsons’ goes wireless; local number portability showdown … this week in 2003
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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CSpire, Nextech, Ericsson discuss network capacity issues and options FORT WORTH, Tex.–Think only national carriers deal with network capacity crunches? Think again. In a morning panel at the Competitive Carriers …
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While Formula One cars raced around the track this past weekend in Austin, Tex. at the U.S. Grand Prix, NTT Communications was working behind the scenes to support the networking …
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CCA celebrates 25 years of advocating for rural carriers this week The continued evolution of LTE in rural markets and the repacking process for 600 MHz spectrum are expected to …
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Telecom Tweets of the Week: UK operators in hot water over device billing
by Kelly Hillby Kelly HillMaybe being able to include the price of a handset in your monthly bill isn’t such a great thing — well, not if a carrier keeps right on billing you …
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New 5G testing and research opportunities announced this week from Deutsche Telekom and the U.K. government It was a notable week in 5G testing, with Qualcomm and Keysight Technologies claiming …
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Verizon results include one-cent-per-share impact from hurricanes in Florida and Texas Verizon’s stock was up nearly two percent in midday trading, after the carrier met analysts’ estimates of its quarterly …
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#TBT: Days of the “big eight” wireless carriers; salute to the technologies that never made it … this week in 2001
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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The U.K. government is launching a 5G testbed and trial competition as part of its efforts to jumpstart new technology development in the country, with nearly $33 million available in …
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Massive network repairs underway in Puerto Rico, USVI; wildfires keeping network teams busy in CA Wireless network operators’ ability to respond to natural disasters and keep networks running, or restore …
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Newly combined Sandvine to focus on AI, closed-loop network automation As a new Sandvine emerges following the combination of the company with Procera Networks, its focus is on enabling AI …
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Multi-million dollar contract to allow Sprint to expand satellite-based backhaul for cellular Sprint is extending its relationship with satellite connectivity provider Gilat, in a multi-million dollar, three-year managed service contract …
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Telecom Tweets of the Week: Bharti Airtel to merge with Tata Teleservices
by Kelly Hillby Kelly HillThere’s a notable deal underway in the Indian mobile market: Bharti Airtel is picking up Tata’s Teleservices operations, boosting Bharti Airtel’s position in a market where competition has been ratcheted …
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EXFO struck a deal to acquire the rest of French network visibility company Astellia and reported financial results reflecting a rise in sales of 4.6% year-over-year, although EXFO’s profits were …
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Who attends 3GPP meetings and why do they attend? The men and women who attend 3GPP meetings come from companies around the world and across the entire wireless ecosystem. The …
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#TBT: Wireless industry eyes the internet and vice versa … this week in 1999
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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Company reports damage from Santa Rosa wildfires The corporate headquarters of test company Keysight Technologies is shut down and suffered minor damage in the wildfires that have wiped out parts …
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As more “smart city” deployments come to life, city officials are increasingly seeking to get beyond the basics of connecting sensors and video cameras and thinking more about how to …
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New RF SOC to support 5G, DOCSIS 3.1, test applications Xilinx aims to support the ongoing evolution across both wired and wireless networks with its new radio frequency system-on-chip release. …
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WASHINGTON, D.C.–Cities will be a dominating force shaping both the problems and the solutions of the future, according to Carl Pope, former executive director and chairman of the Sierra Club. …
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5G, the internet of things, machine learning and vehicle electrification are among the major technology and test trends that will shape the industry in 2018, according to National Instruments’ new …
