5G is becoming real, and in many cases, people’s first 5G experience is going to come via Wi-Fi, said Adam Smith, director of product management at test company LitePoint. “Actually, …
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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Auction proceeds despite concerns from House members, science agencies on potential impact to weather data gathering The Federal Communications Commission’s auction of millimeter wave spectrum at 24 GHz raised $284 …
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#TBT: Cities fight federal siting rules; Nextel comes to NorCal; GSM subs triple in 5 months … this week in 1997
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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In potential boost for private LTE, FCC proposes reconfiguring 900 MHz spectrum
by Kelly Hillby Kelly HillWill Nextel essentially be reincarnated as a private LTE provider? The Federal Communications Commission has adopted a notice of proposed rulemaking that would allow a broadband allocation at 900 MHz, …
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The FirstNet network build-out is helping AT&T to increase its network capacity by about 50% as it adds additional band support while turning up FirstNet’s Band 14 spectrum, according to …
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Sequans works with aerospace and defense contractor Lockheed Martin to adapt LTE chips to communicate with satellite systems Sequans is modifying its LTE chipsets to be able to directly communicate …
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Motorola Solutions continues to expand public safety services and software portfolio In its second recent acquisition, Motorola Solutions is picking up voice-over-IP dispatch provider Avtec for an undisclosed sum. South …
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LAS VEGAS — What does it take to host an ETSI plugtest event? A whole lot of bandwidth — literally and figuratively — months of planning, and a trio of …
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With 5G dominating the conversations at this year’s Mobile World Congress, the technology is moving from labs and trials into the field — and the test industry’s focus has shifted …
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LAS VEGAS — While 5G discussions often revolve around what the technology can provide to consumer and industrial users, the focus on Wednesday was what 5G will be able …
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#TBT: Early NFV deployments; T-Mo talks VoLTE; ZTE export ban takes effect … 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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Grace Koh to lead US delegation to World Radiocommunication Conference 2019
by Kelly Hillby Kelly HillKoh appointed to lead US presence at ITU’s WRC Grace Koh will lead the U.S. delegation to the International Telecommunications Union’s World Radiocommunication Conference 2019, which will be held this …
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The Federal Communications Commission, mindful of the rural services that Windstream Holdings provides — and the federal universal service funds that it receives — says it will be watching closely …
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As the Federal Communications Commission moves quickly to open up additional millimeter wave spectrum for commercial use, it has identified 38 qualified bidders who plan to participate in the upcoming …
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Dell EMC CTO John Roese laid out a vision of the transition to 5G where the technology exists in small, mostly industrial pockets around the world for the first couple …
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Ericsson to boost 5G antenna capabilities with purchase of Kathrein unit
by Kelly Hillby Kelly HillKathrein segment acquisition is expected to close in the third quarter of this year Ericsson is bolstering its 5G antennas portfolio, announcing its plans to acquire German company Kathrein’s antenna and …
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US Cellular picks Ericsson for 5G; adds private LTE core for public safety
by Kelly Hillby Kelly HillUS Cellular adds private network core for public safety users BARCELONA — U.S. Cellular will build out its 5G network with Ericsson equipment, and the carrier also is targeting public …
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#TBT: Galaxy S5 debuts; smartphone market starts to slow; what’s hot at MWC ’14 … this week in 2014
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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Ruckus, Federated Wireless and Syniverse announced a collaboration that aims to provide enterprises with the ability to deploy secure private LTE networks in lieu of Wi-Fi, using the Citizens Broadband …
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GCF: 23% YoY increase in cellular device certifications, dominated by IoT
by Kelly Hillby Kelly HillSmartphones accounted for 49% of certified devices last year, while IoT modules were the fastest-growing device segment Cellular devices are becoming more complex, supporting more bands than ever — and …
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Sprint details 5G NR initial deployments, partners — and 5G for the Google Fi MVNO
by Kelly Hillby Kelly HillSprint to offer 5G access to Google Fi MVNO users with compatible phones BARCELONA — Sprint laid out the plans for its initial 5G roll-out in the second half of …
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What emerging service assurance capabilities are needed for NFV networks?
by Kelly Hillby Kelly HillNetwork and service assurance needs are evolving rapidly, as more applications — both network functions that support telecom network operations, and enterprise applications — are becoming virtualized. SNS Research …
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Cisco inks deals with Verizon, Sprint, KT, Rakuten, Softbank and Airtel BARCELONA–Cisco kicked off Mobile World Congress by touting its 5G prowess, both in terms of technology and operator contract …
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Pompeo: Countries that use Huawei equipment risk their relationships with the US
by Kelly Hillby Kelly HillSecretary of State Mike Pompeo says use of Huawei’s equipment in critical networks poses a “real risk” U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that countries which use Huawei’s technology …
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Network and service assurance needs are evolving rapidly, as more applications — both network functions that support telecom network operations, and enterprise applications — are becoming virtualized. SNS Research estimates …
