Vodafone will put 2 billion Euros into German gigabit networks by 2021 Vodafone has laid out plans to invest 2 billion Euros (around $2.39 billion) to boost gigabit networks in …
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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New survey shows high levels of interest, intent to leverage 5G A new survey shows that almost 100 percent of the organizations surveyed intend to leverage “5G” wireless technologies, with …
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In its second deal in two weeks, test company EXFO said that it has signed an agreement to purchase French optical test equipment supplier Yenista Optics, which serves the high-end …
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Another week, another potentially catastrophic hurricane — is this what the rest of the 2017 hurricane season is going to look like? Let’s hope not (stay away, Jose!). Irma has …
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T-Mobile US adds Netflix to its unlimited family plans As AT&T inches toward finalizing its purchase of Time Warner and Verizon busies itself with its new Oath digital media operations …
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#TBT: CommScope scoops up Airvana; Go90 goes beta; SK Telecom focuses on smart home … this week in 2015
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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WBA sees Wi-Fi as a major influence on 5G visions being laid out for cellular systems What will be the role of Wi-Fi and unlicensed spectrum in a 5G world? …
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Zello walkie-talkie app provided connection for Hurricane Harvey volunteer rescue efforts For the civilian volunteers who braved the flood waters of Hurricane Harvey, the walkie-talkie application Zello provided a lifeline …
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It was a rough week for southeast Texas, as Hurricane Harvey slammed into the coast and dropped an unprecedented amount of water — more than 50 inches, in some places. …
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EXFO picks up 33.1% stake in Astellia, plans a friendly takeover Test company EXFO has purchased 33.1% of network performance analysis company Astellia for about 8.6 million Euros (around $10.2 …
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#TBT: Vodafone pulls up Verizon Wireless stake; Microsoft buys Nokia smartphone biz; AT&T launches Aio prepaid … this week in 2013
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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Spectrum sharing looks beyond exclusive-license models for spectrum use Spectrum is a finite resource, and regulators and the wireless industry are always looking for ways to open up additional bands …
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DARPA seeks to support advanced spectrum sharing techniques with Spectrum Collaboration Grand Challenge The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is in the midst of a new grand challenge initiative, focused …
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Hurricane Harvey leads to massive flooding, power outages; carriers offer free service in impacted areas As Houston continues to be deluged with rain, the four national wireless carriers are waiving …
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Internet access is vital to the ability for students to complete homework, adults to search for jobs and for people to stay connected in work, education and life. The digital …
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A two-year-old dog named Harley had eaten a large toy, resulting in a severe bowel obstruction that required surgery to save her life. Her owners couldn’t afford the entire cost …
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#TBT: Steve Jobs resigns as Apple CEO; Samsung Galaxy names explained; the future is now (back then) … this week in 2011
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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Engineering challenges abound in 5G testing and trials AT&T has been testing a variety of technologies as it moves toward gigabit Long Term Evolution and 5G. In June, the carrier …
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Field test engineers help ensure that wireless networks are operating smoothly and efficiently, and help design and assure the performance of new networks and network features. According to Glassdoor.com, the …
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Eclipse causes major traffic issues; fleet software keeps track Major traffic snarls are expected today across the country, as eager eclipse watchers don their glasses and vie for the best …
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The country has gone eclipse-crazy as it gears up for the big event on Monday. Eclipse glasses are sold out everywhere. Airfares to cities within the “path of totality” have …
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Test and Measurement: RootMetrics ranks top metro areas for network performance
by Kelly Hillby Kelly HillTo hit the sweet spot for the best mobile network user experience, you want to live in a metropolitan area — but smaller metros have better network performance than the …
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#TBT: Rolling out WiMAX, testing LTE Release 8, broadband stimulus … this week in 2009
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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NETWORK-BASED DRIVERS FOR BETTER SPECTRUM AWARENESS There are multiple reasons why operators and regulators are interested in more comprehensive and efficient approaches to spectrum monitoring and the identification, location and …
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Improving rural broadband access is an issue getting renewed attention from government and the telecom industry. While about 10% of the total American population doesn’t have access to broadband speeds …
