Innovations in software and software disaggregation are driving telecom change on two levels, according to Per Kangru, technologist and business development expert in the CTO’s office at Viavi Solutions. Carriers …
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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Verizon’s results from the first quarter of the year reflected moderating revenues and wireless customer losses related to its 3G network shutdown, with its broadband performance a bright spot and …
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The Federal Communications Commission has unanimously approved new rules in place that govern how space-based systems coordinate and share spectrum, in an attempt to balance early-mover system protections while enabling …
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An accidental emergency alert sent to Florida residents’ cell phones at 4:45 a.m. on Thursday prompted a public outcry, a contract cancellation by the state and an inquiry from the …
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Recent research shows moving more workloads to the edge can optimize overall utilization and efficiency Part of optimizing networks now means not just optimizing service performance and RF performance, but …
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AT&T reported a first quarter in which it saw its mobile subscriber growth slide compared to last year’s performance and its free cash flow figure fell short of analysts’ expectations, …
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AT&T says it plans to deploy 5G SA “when the ecosystem is ready” AT&T has laid claim to being the first to achieve a data call with two-carrier aggregation in …
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Ericsson results beat expectations Ericsson reported sales up 14% year-over-year, beating expectations and seeing particularly strong growth in the Indian market, while navigating a slight drop in network sales overall …
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Viavi Solutions reported preliminary results today that fell short of its guidance on revenue, and cited a drop-off in research and development spending by network equipment manufacturers and semiconductor companies …
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First funding opportunity focuses on testing The Biden administration is officially kicking off the first funding opportunity for the $1.5 billion Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund, which is part …
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Test and Measurement: Digitalization driving expected increase in engineering, R&D investments
by Kelly Hillby Kelly HillEngineering investments are expected to increase as a result of ongoing digitalization efforts, to the tune of an expected 10% compound annual increase through 2026, according to a new survey …
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Spectrum allocations peaked in 2021, with $140.1 billion in spectrum either auctioned or assigned The United States C-Band continues to hold the record for the most expensive spectrum in the …
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Emerson is ‘diversifying … into test and measurement automation’ National Instruments, which said in January that it was exploring its options for a sale, is set to be acquired by …
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NTIA request for comment focuses on guardrails for AI The Biden administration is seeking public comment on developing “AI audits” for artificial intelligence, amid increasing concern about the role of …
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FCC’s International Bureau will split into a Space Bureau and Office of International Affairs The Federal Communications Commission will officially launch its Space Bureau tomorrow, reflecting the agency’s reorganization to …
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International test house DEKRA has acquired Taiwan-based Onward Security as part of its goal to expand its portfolio in cybersecurity product testing and certification. Onward Security focuses on cybersecurity compliance …
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Ray touts VoNR coverage, 4 CA data call T-Mobile US has already “effectively achieved” its network-related commitments made to the Federal Communications Commission as part of the conditions on its …
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Hickory, NC factory is the company’s most recent capacity expansion; Corning also has a supply agreement for rural operators Corning has officially opened its new fiber cable facility in Hickory, …
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#TBT: Verizon goes after Awesomeness; Huawei’s revenues exceed Nokia, Ericsson; Brocade to buy Ruckus … this week in 2016
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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Alaska Communications debuted fiber service in 2022 Alaska Communications says that after a successful pilot of fiber-to-the-home service last year, it plans to extend its fiber network to another 14,000 …
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LitePoint’s Adam Smith on observations of trends at MWC While anticipation for the shiny new 5G tech on the block was the driving theme for the previous several years of …
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The Universal Service Fund has survived a challenge to its constitutionality, with the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruling that the Federal Communications Commission has the …
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With the move into higher frequency bands (and TDD), there are coverage range and penetration losses. In standards work, 3GPP has created an option to compensate for this: High-Powered User …
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The STIR/SHAKEN call authentication framework is helping to reduce the overall volume of unwanted spam and scam robocalls, according to Transaction Network Services’ newly released annual report on robocall trends. …
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One of the constant wireless industry topics of conversation is spectrum: Who is buying what, who is using what, the technical pros and cons of different bands—and how to get …
