FirstNet build also supports growth in consumer market Using its deployment of FirstNet to provide a dedicated, nationwide network to first responders, AT&T can reach deeper into rural consumer markets …
Globally 3.5 GHz is a 5G band, but not in the U.S. To deliver multi-gigabit-per-second throughputs associated with 5G, operators around the world are working with regulatory authorities to test …
Vertical services equate to new operator revenue, 5G-IA says In an interview with RCR Wireless News during 5G Americas’ 5G New Horizons Wireless Symposium in Austin, Texas, Colin Willcock, chairman of …
With 5G, “There’s more ways to get paid” The implications of 5G reach much further than providing carriers with new ways to offer consumer-facing services. With its native support for …
Zinwave CTO says OnGo is ‘the space to watch’ The 3.5 GHz Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) band is poised of offer both operator and other market entrants prioritized access …
Verizon pre-standard fixed 5G paves the way for fixed 5G NR and mobile 5G AUSTIN, Texas–While the initial slate of Verizon 5G fixed wireless deployments will be based on the …
Ericsson says zero-touch is now a customer expectation U.S. smartphone user Jennifer, 29, summed up during an Ericsson-led focus group a complaint many of us likely share regarding customer experience …
As DoJ blocks proposed AT&T deal with Time Warner, carrier’s SVP of External and Legislative Affairs resigns Looking for inroads at the White House amid a contentious merger proposal with …
American Tower and Crown Castle both exploring colocation of edge computing appliances at cell tower sites Latency-dependent services command not just network densification, but also distribution of data center-type compute …
Non-carrier interests push FCC for parity in access to CBRS spectrum In the U.S. mobile operators aren’t the only businesses who can make beneficial use of spectrum. For operators tasked …
Nuage Networks projects highlight progress toward network slicing with data center SDN The long-term vision of 5G includes network slicing–using virtualized network functions and software-defined networking (SDN) to enable operator …
Is exclusive spectrum access a hindrance to long-term development of telecom industry? Operators spend billions on gaining exclusive access to spectrum assets needed to meet current and future consumer bandwidth …
Nokia says move reflects focus on business-to-business and licensing activities In May 2016, Finnish network infrastructure vendor Nokia spent $190 million to acquire Withings, a maker of connected devices focused …
Michel Combes promoted to Sprint CEO role vacated by Claure It has been a busy week for Sprint. On Monday the company agreed to merge with T-Mobile US to better …
Ultra reliability and low latency of 5G a major enabler of factory automation, robotics and other industrial use cases With the right technological stack in place, manufacturers could eventually operate …
The internet of things (IoT) is a broad term that covers a multitude of connectivity types, sensors and vertically-tailored applications. But, at a high level, the IoT is all about …
Qualcomm working with automakers on C-V2X interoperability while NXP deal waiting on Chinese regulators Adoption of internet of things solutions is creating new efficiencies, streamlining operations and reducing costs for …
Telenor calls enterprise in-building wireless a “top priority” The middleprise is currently the white whale of the in-building wireless vendor market. Declining carrier spend puts the capex impetus onto venue …
Military connectivity is major revenue driver for Boingo While Boingo Wireless is largely known for providing Wi-Fi at large venues like stadia and airports, the company provides a range of …
Analyst: 5G is one part of network transformation At an event for analysts in Shenzhen, China, Huawei CEO Eric Xu reportedly downplayed the transformation value fo 5G, running contrary to …
ZTE singled out as a national security concern in U.K. Chinese telecom infrastructure, smartphone and technology companies Huawei and ZTE are currently the focus of significant federal-level interest in the …
xRAN Forum recently released it’s fronthaul specification Virtualization of network infrastructure is part and parcel of the evolution for 5G. From the evolved packet core to the radio access network …
Automation and 5G network slicing will create opportunities for operators and end users Orange Poland, a subsidiary of French multinational telecom operator Orange, was the first of the service provider’s …
DAS and digital electricity combine to solve in-building wireless coverage and capacity needs With more than 5 million-square-feet of retail, office, hotel, restaurant space, Michigan Plaza has a complicated set …
Diameter signaling has similar vulnerabilities as SS7 Location tracking, interception of voice and text messages, denial of service and account fraud are all potential attack vectors associated with the Signaling …
