Massive MIMO and 2.5 GHz spectrum portfolio set the stage for 5G in 2019, according to Sprint execs In a Friday conference call, Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure and CTO John …
Sean Kinney, Principal Analyst
Sean Kinney, Principal Analyst
Sean focuses on multiple subject areas including 5G, 6G, Open RAN, hybrid cloud, edge computing, and Industry 4.0. Prior to his work at RCR, Sean studied journalism and literature at the University of Mississippi then spent six years based in Key West, Florida, working as a reporter for the Miami Herald Media Company. He currently lives in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
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Nokia operating profit increased 7% year-over-year to $1.2 billion As demand for LTE equipment continues to decline, infrastructure vendors are eagerly waiting for 5G-related spending cycles to kick in as …
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Expects AT&T merger with Time Warner to be ‘litigated in court’ In a Jan. 31 conference call, AT&T President and CEO Randall Stephenson, highlighting Q4 2017 financial results, provided color …
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Ericsson reports 12% decline in Q4 sales; creates new ’emerging business’ unit Ericsson today reported a 12% decline in Q4 2017 sales and a 10% full-year sales decline in what …
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Predictive maintenance brings efficiencies to aircraft, train and elevator operations As the internet of things (IoT) drives the digital transformation of a variety of industries, predictive maintenance has emerged as …
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New solutions address the fronthaul and backhaul complexity 5G will bring to networks 5G is sometimes referred to as a network of networks, combining fixed, mobile, optical, microwave and IP …
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Verizon follows AT&T in backing out of smartphone resale agreement with Huawei U.S. government officials seem highly concerned about perceived security threats posed by Chinese telecom equipment giant Huawei, which …
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Boingo Wireless CTO discusses MulteFire opportunity The ability to deploy LTE in all unlicensed spectrum significantly lowers the barrier to entry for enterprises looking to take control of their connectivity …
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In-building wireless solutions help add capacity and support IoT projects As enterprise connectivity needs continue to evolve, cellular-based access is increasingly complementing Wi-Fi to serve new use cases including the …
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ReefShark 5G chipsets focused on enabling massive MIMO and promise throughput of 84 Gbps per module Ahead of Mobile World Congress 2018, Nokia today made major announcements to its 5G …
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Internal memo cites security as primary motivator for a government-owned 5G network, according to Axios; Pai opposes Based on a document the media outlet says was “produced by a senior National Security …
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Fine related to Qualcomm agreement with Apple regarding LTE chipsets The European Union Commissioner of Competition Margrethe Vestager this week announced a $1.2 billion fine against chipmaker Qualcomm, alleging the …
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MulteFire deploys LTE solely in the unlicensed 5 GHz band Solving for in-building cellular connectivity is an increasingly pointed problem for venue owners. In the context of Class A real …
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Smart transportation, a key internet of things vertical application, refers to the integrated application of modern technologies and management strategies in transportation systems. These technologies can provide innovative services relating …
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Qualcomm, Xiaomi, ZTE, Lenovo and others partner to bring 5G NR-compliant devices to market in 2019 China is a major market for mobile devices services and that the market opportunity …
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Unlicensed spectrum creates opportunity for carriers to add capacity and for enterprises to deploy private LTE networks For both voice and data connectivity, as well as support for internet of …
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Millimeter wave essential to meeting spectrum crunch and data demand Gigabit LTE is boosting capacity to meet demand today and setting the stage for a smooth roll out of 5G …
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The rapid adoption of gigabit LTE on the path to 5G is one of several mega-trends shaping the way carriers plan, deploy, monitor and manage networks. The telecom industry is …
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Taking stock of Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile US and Sprint deployments of gigabit LTE The combined features that deliver gigabit LTE were enhanced and adopted by standards-setting body 3GPP in October …
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The IoT is applicable to energy in many more ways than just smart metering Smart metering–connecting electric, gas and other utility meters to the internet–has emerged as an important early …
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Gigabit LTE will ensure continuous quality of experience outside early 5G hot spots At the same time operators are investing heavily in gigabit LTE, they are also setting the stage …
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AI research and development requires a “balanced” approach Technology giant Google, a subsidiary of parent company Alphabet, is engaged in a wide range of research into applications for artificial intelligence …
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Gigabit LTE key to providing network experience continuity once 5G hits Since Telstra launched the first commercial gigabit LTE in January 2017, more than 40 other global operators have, to …
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Comes on heels of AT&T and Huawei deal falling apart ahead of CES Long-gestating concerns regarding the relationships between Huawei, ZTE and the Chinese government have long hindered the network …
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Nextivity adds multi-carrier support to hybrid active DAS solution “You’ll see folks try to implement DAS, but no enterprise wants to pay $5-per-square-foot for cellular coverage they think the carrier …
