Rulemaking comments for DSRC for V2V include potential for use of cellular-V2X, sharing of DSRC spectrum.
As the cellular industry and standards bodies increasingly seek to support connected vehicles, the federal government is considering whether to mandate the use of dedicated short-range communications...
BlackBerry might not be what it was, but with a little fiscal help from Qualcomm maybe it can become a bigger part of the telecom landscape.
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"The internet is the killer app" for wireless data; FCC asks for input on public safety spectrum needs ... 21 years ago this week
Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from...
CCA CEO Steve Berry and Ericsson exec Gowton Achaibar discuss policy, infrastructure deployment, 5G, IoT, and video challenges and opportunities.
On this week’s “Carrier Wrap” we speak with Steve Berry, CEO of the Competitive Carriers Association, on challenges and opportunities facing CCA carrier...
The DOCSIS 3.1 cable service interface specification could be a game changer for the internet and TV industry, providing multigigabit data speeds and interoperability among modem manufacturers and service providers. Many believe the international telecommunications standard is the first step toward bringing data-hungry technologies...
CCA provides MCS 2017 attendees with update on landscape under new political administration, tempted by FirstNet with investment potential.
The Competitive Carriers Association pulled off the complicated task of hosting its annual Mobile Carriers Show in the shadow of dramatic policy upheaval and...
As AT&T kicks off work with the First Responders Network Authority to build a nationwide public safety LTE network for first responders, there are substantial challenges and opportunities ahead.
RCR Wireless News reached out to James Bennett, director at SNS Research and author of a recent...
Sprint 5G moves are moving ahead with plans to integrate greater software control of network resources using NFV and SDN technologies.
On this week’s “NFV/SDN Reality Check” we speak with Guenther Ottendorfer, COO of technology at Sprint, to discuss the...
Research, engineering and test jobs have seen nearly 3% annual growth since 2010.
Jobs in the technology sector saw solid growth last year, according to a new report by industry group CompTIA – and jobs in engineering, research and testing have been growing steadily...
Sprint unveiled its spectrum-infused LTE Plus service in NYC and other markets, while Verizon wireline workers begin strike … 1 year ago this week.
Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate...
LTE Broadcast technology looks set to take on the streaming video challenge of mobile networks ahead of expected 5G deployments.
On this week’s “Carrier Wrap” we speak with Expway on the current state of LTE Broadcast technology and how it can help mobile operators...
This week's CCA Mobile Carriers Show comes on the heels of the FirstNet contract, end of the FCC 600 MHz incentive auction.
The Competitive Carriers Association is set to host its second annual Mobile Carriers Show in Las Vegas, building on the rebranding...
A public ruling issued in the pre-award bid protest case of Rivada Mercury offers more insight into the process that ultimately resulted in AT&T last week being awarded the contract for the nationwide public safety LTE network under the auspices of the First Responders Network Authority.
The federal court...
EXFO will have a new CEO as of this weekend, as current COO Philippe Morin is set to take over from founder and CEO Germain Lamonde, who will continue to work with EXFO as executive chairman. Full story here.
Meanwhile, NI is getting a new CFO...
Samsung uses Galaxy S8 device launch event to highlight greater connectivity and IoT support.
NEW YORK – The vision of "mobile" being only a cellphone is narrow, stated Samsung Mobile Chief DJ Koh during his presentation at the company's Unpacked 2017 event held this...
Gigabit LTE represents a step forward for operators as they move towards 5G deployments.
Gigabit LTE, which refers to mobile telecommunication operators offering LTE-based download speeds of up to one gigabit per second, made its debut in Australia at the end of last...
Sprint and T-Mobile US were engulfed in a size battle, while reports indicated Apple and Samsung were partnering on iPhone models … 2 years ago this week.
Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to...
Fiber is helping mobile network operators take advantage of LTE-Advanced technology and will be critical in "5G" network architectures, but there are challenges associated with fiber at cell towers and in distributed radio architectures. Kashif Hussain, go to market leader at Viavi Solutions, is...
What impact did news from this year’s Mobile World Congress event have on the direction and pace of 5G technology and IoT deployment models?
On this week’s “Carrier Wrap” we speak with Dan Hays from PwC’s Strategy& division to get his views...
Florida and California consider state legislation while FCC considers federal rules.
A lot has happened in Washington, D.C., since Mobilitie petitioned the Federal Communications Commission to set guidelines to expedite site acquisition for wireless infrastructure.
Mobilitie filed its petition shortly after President Donald...
As the smartphone market matures, the companies that make chips for wireless devices are targeting larger, faster mobile machines. The automotive semiconductor market is worth $24 billion, according to consulting firm McKinsey, and by 2025 more than $7 billion worth of semiconductors will be...
Robust attention in SD-WAN platforms from carriers, vendors and enterprises is proving to be an early entry point and a source of financial return.
On this week’s “NFV/SDN Reality Check” we speak with Viptela on how it’s tackling the software-defined wide area...
With the Optical Networking and Communication Conference coming up next week, test vendors are emphasizing their focus on the next generation of optical networking technologies, ranging from 100G to 400G.
EXFO and Ixia both announced they will be demonstrating 400G test solutions at OFC 2017....
Enabling the internet of things
Many of the applications and devices set to drive future sales of wireless hardware have not yet been invented and no one knows this better than semiconductor companies. Wireless chip designers Qualcomm, Gemalto and Intel have created internet of things...
