Even as LTE deployments begin in earnest, Latin American and Caribbean wireless carriers continue to focus investments on the expansion and improvement of 3G networks. Wi-Fi, femtocells, microwaves and towers are expected to receive the largest share of telecom operators’ investments and efforts. The...
Mobile backhaul is sometimes seen only as a means for connecting the access network to the core. But, in a world that demands rich, context-aware, multimedia-based user experiences, mobile operators and alternative access vendors need to rethink the mobile backhaul network and design it...
Expect new relationships and tricky negotiations. Everyone wants priority via LTE – the first responders in any emergency, utilities for mission-critical services, and wireless carriers who don’t want to risk unhappy customers. Those who are used to owning assets and having sole control may...
The public safety space has for years been tasked with attempting to accomplish an increasingly complex job using antiquated equipment. That challenge appears to be gaining some attention as the wireless industry and public safety officials are looking to begin deploying next-generation networks using...
As long as the wireless industry has been in business, test and measurement has been an integral part of the process. A network doesn’t launch and accompanying devices cannot be pushed to the market without hours and hours of extensive testing performed by the...
Politics is a 24/7 proposition, but every four years politics takes on a more significant tint thanks to the presidential elections. Most found the 2008 election season to be the first that really began to include mobility as a core outlet for voters and...
RCR Wireless News Editor-In-Chief Dan Meyer and panelists discuss the indoor DAS market and how deployments can help carriers solve coverage and capacity challenges from large events taking place in indoor venues. The upcoming Republican and Democratic National Conventions are set to showcase the...
Ten wireless industry visionaries share their experience, their advice and their expectations for the future. These leaders come from different parts of the wireless ecosystem but they share a common commitment to excellence. They offer advice for wireless professionals and provide insights into some of the most timely topics in our industry,
Although mobile virtual network operators were launched in Latin America about four years ago, they have become hot topics again since Brazil released new regulations governing the segment and some carriers have actually launched operations in the region.
Worldwide, mobile virtual network operator launches peaked...
There is no doubt that the wireless space is in the midst of one of the greatest technological transformations since its inception. This is being led by carriers moving away from legacy 2G and 3G networks, that were loosely based on 1G services, and...
Securing LTE Backhaul with IPsec: Are you doing all you can to keep your LTE backhaul network secure? Tellabs’ white paper explains how IPsec addresses the security issues inherent in LTE networks. It also reviews the end-to-end protection solutions available in the IETF IPsec...
TMForum Management World is the preeminent gathering dedicated to Service Assurance and all things OSS/BSS. With a full slate of keynote perspectives, and service provider case studies, and the renowned Catalyst collaborative projects seeing all there is to see, let alone learning all there...
Enterprises are changing to become more mobile, integrating cloud computing and allowing IT consumerization. RCR Wireless News takes a look at the most relevant trends to discuss how they are impacting companies and CIOs, as well as what solution providers are doing to address...
The convergence of mobile communications and broadband Internet connections has created countless new opportunities and challenges for wireless telephony. This marriage of technologies has given birth to devices that are changing lives and changing business practices. Just as mobile devices are bringing together people...
At times, it appears as though wireless industry giants such as Verizon Wireless, Sprint Nextel, AT&T Mobility and T-Mobile USA can do just about anything they want. Especially in the U.S. the size and reach of the largest operators enable them to operate with...
Although it seems to be a complex market, in many ways the Mexican telecom sector is very similar to the others Latin American countries. Prepaid penetration is much higher than postpaid services – Mexico government regulator Cofetel reported there were 83.3 million prepaid customers...
Over the span of five years, smartphones, mobile broadband and the ongoing transition to all-IP networks has transformed the mobile industry. While revenues have grown across every sector in the market, startups are increasingly eating into network operators’ legacy revenue streams. Wildly popular over-the-top...
For most of the wireless industry’s history, Europe has played an important role in shaping the technology path. And, in combination with parts of Asia has led the way in terms of the deployment and adoption of the latest and greatest. This has been...
In the world of wireless, LTE is the new black. Operators are either marveling at their new LTE networks, are in the process of deployment or are seeking a way to roll out the technology. With the surging demand for mobile data, increasing penetration...
As data usage continues to increase, the networks must keep up. Small cells provide a quick fix for network infrastructures at an extremely affordable price. They say good things come in small packages. And for wireless networks, this is beginning to ring true. Until...
Americans are in love with their mobile devices. We’d rather leave the house without our wallet than our cellphone. We’ve plunked down hundreds of dollars for the latest and greatest tablets and smartphones. We love our devices so much we are using them at...
Upgrading to a new network brings many advantages and benefits for wireless customers, but with it comes an extensive build out that brings dynamic challenges. It requires years of research and testing, along with countless upgrades and changes within the network itself. Quite honestly...
One of the most developed countries in Latin America, Chile faces very similar telecom challenges to Brazil, Colombia and Mexico. Its mobile penetration surpassed one device per habitant, reaching 120.8% in June, with most subscribers on prepaid plans. The Chile wireless market is also...
