Where are some starting points for telco investment? Stephen Rose, IBM’s general manager for Telco, Media, Entertainment and Distribution, recently outlined three areas where telecom network providers can begin to …
Dish has six months to complete drive testing to confirm its network speeds The Federal Communications Commission has confirmed to Dish Wireless that it has met its 5G build-out requirements …
Carr, Starks confirmed to five-year terms The U.S. Senate has confirmed two FCC commissioners to five-year terms. Brendan Carr and Geoffrey Starks were confirmed by voice vote late Saturday, amid …
When it comes to real-world examples of how operators have leveraged automation based on network data, here are two: Nordic operator Elisa in Finland and its “lights-out” network operations center …
One of the mains goal for autonomous vehicles is to improve human safety, by reducing the number of traffic crashes. But how do you know if autonomous vehicles actually do …
In the ever-evolving world of telecom, operators have access to an astounding array of data concerning their networks, spanning from end-user experiences to peak network capabilities and beyond. It’s a …
With a fifth Federal Communications Commissioner newly seated to round out a Democratic majority on the Commission, Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel is reviving the prospect of Title II-based, or “net neutrality”, …
Telcos are eagerly embracing GenAI, says AWS’ Sameer Vuyyuru LAS VEGAS—Generative artificial intelligence has applications across many verticals, and telecom is a leading one, according to Sameer Vuyyuru, head of …
On the MWC Las Vegas keynote stage, John Saw talks slicing LAS VEGAS—Network slicing continues to gain momentum, with T-Mobile US CTO John Saw announcing a nationwide expansion of the …
‘No one has a lack of data … but can that data help you?’ asks Cisco exec There is a dizzying array of data available to telecom operators on the …
There is a dizzying array of data available to telecom operators on the status, performance and health of their networks; at various speeds and levels of granularity; focused on end-user-experience, …
Federal agency says that the change will provide more stability for CBRS use The National Telecommunications and Information Administration has indicated its support for a change to the operations of …
One way to asses what test and measurement companies think is coming next in terms of needed technologies and capabilities is to look at the ways in which they have …
“True growth (aka monetization)” of the network depends on easier API access for developers, says AT&T’s Igal Elbaz AT&T sees its network as the killer 5G app—and monetizing it means …
Operators rely on analytics tools to help them sift through the (virtual) mountains of data that comes from their networks. As the amount of data grows, so does the need …
‘Lease to purchase’ arrangement allows Comcast a window to reclaim the airwaves Comcast is feeling so confident about its ability to make use of the CBRS band for mobile 5G …
AT&T President of Network Chris Sambar says the “network is the killer app” and details 5G SA services Killer application? We don’t need your killer application. Or rather … the …
Rohde & Schwarz partnered with French start-up Greenerwave on a recent measurement campaign for reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS), which are being explored as part of development for both 5G millimeter …
Anna Gomez confirmed to fill FCC seat Three years into the Biden administration, the Federal Communications Commission finally has all five seats filled. The U.S. Senate voted on Thursday to …
Fourth testbed to focus on use cases including smart agriculture and rural broadband The Platforms for Advanced Wireless Research (PAWR) program has officially taken live its fourth and final testbed …
60% of Comcast’s network traffic comes from 3% of its geography, CEO says Comcast is getting ready to activate Philadelphia as a trial market for cellular offload, as it explores …
The first Global Open Testing and Integration Center (OTIC) Summit was held in late August, and more than 190 participants from 12 countries representing network operators, government agencies, vendors, lab …
Campers are already on-site for what’s billed as “America’s biggest Labor Day party”, the three-day rock festival in Pryor, Oklahoma known as Rocklahoma that will draw tens of thousands of …
Altafiber—the brand name under which Cincinnati Bell now does business—says it has raised $600 million in new equity funding to expand fiber networks across its footprint in Ohio, Hawaii, Kentucky …
6 GHz use comes closer to fruition in the US The Federal Communications Commission has given the green light on testing for Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) systems in the 6 …
