When it comes to determining the best fit for in-building or outdoor wireless needs, it is best to discount the hype and really think about what you are trying to accomplish. In all good practices we can come back to the fundamentals that say...
Service providers and customers alike have been dreaming of the possibilities of converged fixed and mobile communications for years. As more and more service providers and device manufacturers line up behind Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi) and Voice over LTE (VoLTE) technology, the dream is...
Best practices to deploy secure, archivable business apps
Now that mobile devices are universal business tools, companies are on a journey to move beyond basic MDM and email to containerized business apps that truly drive productivity and revenue. But will security concerns get in the...
Lisle, IL – Managing a fleet of vehicles can present challenges to businesses. Fuel consumption, vehicle effectiveness and employee behavior can add up to large business expenses without accurate and real-time data to identify efficiencies and determine where improvements can be made. Cellcom has...
Consumer demand for mobile data continues to overtake demand for voice capacity, a trend that places greater emphasis on data throughput. Operators must optimize data networks to maximize revenue opportunities and achieve Quality of Service (QoS) and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) benchmarks that will...
Efficient testing and troubleshooting of mobile networks requires a wide variety of tools and techniques. These include instruments such as spectrum and network analyzers, drive test and coverage mapping systems, portable monitoring receivers, and a variety of accessories such as antennas, filters, preamplifers, etc.
This...
From the classroom to the football stadium, JMA Wireless has your college covered
College campuses and universities present a unique set of challenges for network operators with capacity and coverage demands changing near daily as students pack lecture halls, hang out in dorm rooms or...
HP NFV System provides a pre-integrated solution for carrier-grade NFV production deployments
As communications service providers (CSPs) look to move network functions virtualization (NFV) from proof-of-concept to deployment, HP is ready to help with a reliable, scalable, carrier-grade platform poised to drive innovation and speed...
From SXSW to the Super Bowl, Fastback brings speed, simplicity, and more locale options to temporary backhaul.
Major sporting matches, festivals and other crowded temporary events present significant, and expensive, problems for mobile network operators looking to provide robust and reliable service while keeping costs...
Now more than ever, RF propagation in highly densified environments requires an approach that is both creative and scientific. The antenna at the edge can determine the success, or failure, of the overall system. What are the pitfalls? What are the choices? How do...
The MW82119A/B PIM Master from Anritsu is a family of high power, battery operated PIM test instruments designed for maximum portability. These instruments utilize a filter combiner to maximize RF efficiency and minimize battery consumption during use. The F1 and F2 frequency range for...
In previous issues of RCR Wireless News, we discussed Near-Far and its effect on in-building DAS performance, which included details on uplink and downlink Near-Far. For more details, check out our recent editorial posts: “Effect on In-Building DAS Performance,” “Uplink Near-Far: Causing Degraded DAS...
Flying RF testing equipment? T-Mobile and Amazon aren’t the only companies exploring commercial applications for automated flight. While multi-billion dollar entities, public-advocacy groups, and government regulators debate policy, PCTEL is focused on ideas and engineering. SkyLine is PCTEL’s forward-thinking concept to expand the reach...
The radio access network is becoming more complex, with cell-site fronthaul architectures ranging from conventional coax to modern fiber. Fiber is increasingly prevalent in all types of cell sites including macrosites, distributed antenna systems (DAS), and small cells.
Spectrum congestion compounds this complexity. Congestion creates interference problems,...
Although smartphone users are quite satisfied with the multiple functionalities and the convenience brought by their devices, more and more users express concerns about the rather poor battery life compared to the previous generation of feature phones. For consumers, the battery life is one...
In previous issues of RCR, we discussed Near-Far and its “Effect on In-Building DAS Performance” and “Uplink Near-Far: Causing Degraded DAS Performance”. Near-Far is a term describing performance reduction when a mobile device is operating within a DAS coverage area, but is being serviced...
Creating your own IoT solutions – from connection, to management and integration – has become plug-and-play easy. At the core, delivering this simplification sits an enterprise-grade, do-it-yourself Application Enablement Platform that addresses all the necessary complex ‘plumbing’ – reducing cost, time and risk. This...
BRADENTON, FL – Tarpon Towers II, LLC, a wireless communications tower company, today announced it has secured over $100 million of new capital to acquire and build wireless communications towers and other wireless infrastructure. Tarpon II is a newly formed joint venture created by...
From big data to customer engagement, ASPIDER-NGI delivers solutions as a service
An eye on providing network operators with disruptive service solutions, ASPIDER-NGI has taken a forward-thinking approach that enables clients to push customer engagement, build loyalty and increase revenues.
With its precise focus on rapid...
In a previous post on RCR Wireless News, we discussed near-far and its “Effect on In-Building DAS Performance.” Near-Far is a term describing performance reduction when a mobile device is operating within a distributed antenna system's coverage area, but is being serviced by a distant macro cell tower.
Near-Far...
Service providers face the constant challenge of rolling out new technologies and upgrading networks while maintaining customer experience using existing tools and processes.
With the massive growth in data traffic driven by high speed broadband, social media and streaming video services, service providers are under...
In-building distributed antenna systems (DASs) are used to enhance cellular coverage within buildings, providing wireless customers better coverage and/or capacity while indoors, thereby greatly enhancing the user experience. They can be designed for a single wireless service provider (WSP) or as a Neutral Host...
Ericsson showcased LTE Broadcast and Media Delivery Network solutions at Mobile World Congress
BARCELONA, Spain—Networking heavyweight Ericsson showcased myriad exciting new technologies at Mobile World Congress 2015, including its LTE Broadcast and Media Delivery Network solutions, which enable mobile network operators to provide high-quality video...
In this webinar, participants will learn about how to choose tools for each step of the interference hunting process, from identifying that there is a problem to touching the offending device.
Topics include:
• Remote Spectrum Monitoring
• Approximate emitter location estimation
• Driving to...
