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Microsoft bringing 3G and 4G LTE service to Windows 10 devices

French mobile virtual network enabler Transatel providing 3G/LTE SIM to Microsoft Tech powerhouse Microsoft, in partnership with Transatel, is bringing 3G and LTE connectivity to Windows 10 devices; customers will be able to purchase cellular data service in-browser with no carrier interaction. Transatel provides various support...

AT&T spectrum swap, Apple encryption … 5 things to know today

5 things to know today ... 1. AT&T's plan to swap spectrum with Telefónica in Mexico has been approved by the Mexican government. The Federal Telecommunications Institute authorized AT&T to use the 1.7/2.1 GHz band in certain areas of Mexico, according to Reuters. Telefónica will...

LTE-U is all about maximizing capacity

On this episode of HetNet Happenings, host Sean Kinney discusses the nuances of LTE-U, self-optimizing networks as related to small cells and deployment and more with Renuka Bhalerao, principal systems architect for software and solutions at Radisys. "LTE-U ... it is all about adding more...

Telecom unemployment 1.4%; hiring at Mobilitie, Nexius

Telecom unemployment is 1.4%, the lowest point in 2015, down from ten-year high of 11.5% in August 2010 In this week's Telecom Careers Insider, RCR Wireless News takes a look at the following industry trends: Telecom unemployment - By the numbers Austin Technology Council quantifies tech funding...

NATE Unmanned Aerial Systems Committee looks to prevent tragedies

Unmanned aerial systems or drones as they are more commonly called are rapidly becoming more prevalent in all aspects of society from military to recreational to commercial use. On the commercial side, the tower industry is looking to the technology to make their business safer...

Huawei ICT transformation strategy: Patrick Zhang, Huawei Developers Congress interview

With 170,000 employees, $46B in 2014 revenue and operations in 170 countries, Huawei’s ICT transformation strategy is based upon providing enterprise, carriers and developers with open, yet integrated, end-to-end network, cloud computing, big data and developer-centric platform solutions. Dressed casually in a black Huawei Developers...

Nonprofits file emergency injunction against Sprint

In 2010, in partnership with its subsidiary Clearwire and the nonprofit organizations Mobile Citizen and Mobile Beacon, Sprint began providing affordable broadband service to 429 schools, 61 libraries and 1,820 nonprofit organizations ultimately providing Internet access to 300,000 Americans. Sprint plans to upgrade the entire...

Could massive MIMO make small cells useless?

For the last few years small cells have been looked at as the answer to fill coverage gaps at the edge of networks and keep up with increased network demands in densely populated areas. But the man who coined the term massive MIMO says...

T-Mobile US joins Nasdaq

T-Mobile US announced it will be moving from the New York Stock Exchange to the Nasdaq Global Select Market effective Oct. 26 after market close. “As America's Un-carrier, we’re all about unleashing wireless for all Americans,” J. Braxton Carter, CFO for T-Mobile US, said. “Our...

T-Mobile US talks small cells; roadmap to 5G

This week on HetNet Happenings, host Sean Kinney, the managing editor for RCR Wireless News, takes a look at the recent Tower and Small Cell Summit event, co-located in Las Vegas, Nevada, with the CTIA Super Mobility show. T-Mobile US SVP of Technology Dave Mayo...

AT&T sues former employees for malware mischief

AT&T is reportedly suing three former employees for accepting money from another company to put unlocking software on its devices. The report names Marc Sapatin, Nguyen Lam and Kyra Evans as the defendants in the case, which was filed last week with Seattle’s US District...

IoT era dawns for NFL with player-tracking sensors

The way NFL teams gather in-game statistics is about to change dramatically with the help of the “Internet of Things.” When the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots take on the Pittsburg Steelers in Gillette Stadium to open the 2015 season, the teams will...

HP reportedly tells employees become a contractor or lose your job

Hewlett-Packard is reportedly trying new tactics in order to restructure its “labor pyramid” in the face of shrinking revenues. In an effort to cut costs, HP is giving employees the option to either become a contract worker with no benefits or lose their jobs. For...

Verizon, T-Mobile US oppose Wi-Fi Alliance proposal to stall LTE-U

The debate over LTE-Unlicensed is heating up after the Wi-Fi Alliance asked the Federal Communications Commission to postpone equipment testing that uses unlicensed spectrum until the Wi-Fi industry group can run its own tests to make sure that the technology does not interfere with...

Cell Tower News: Concealed towers

Cell Tower News is brought to you by the National Association of Tower Erectors (NATE). In this edition of Cell Tower News, Host Joey Jackson talks with Trey Nemeth, VP of operations for stealth concealment, about the growing concealed tower market. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HP8vZCUtTRY As cellular technology becomes pervasive...

India OKs spectrum sharing, trading rules still undefined

In an effort to improve network efficiency and battle dropped calls, the Indian government has approved spectrum sharing among mobile operators with the same type of spectrum. "Sharing will allow efficient utilization of bandwidth and help address issues of call drop and call congestion," Ravi Shankar...

India cracks down on illegal towers

Customers are complaining about dropped calls and bad network connectivity after India’s South Corp. shut down 100 illegal towers across south New Delhi over the past month. "The network issue has been there for the past few months, but call drops have become very frequent...

T-Mobile US testing Wi-Fi access with Bright House

Trial in Orlando and Tampa allows for hot spot access and Wi-Fi to VoLTE handoff T-Mobile US, with partner Bright House Networks, is testing Wi-Fi Passpoint access and Wi-Fi to voice over LTE hand-off in the Tampa and Orlando, Fla., markets. Cable operator Bright House Networks...

NI looking toward new industrial revolution at NIWeek 2015

AUSTIN, Texas – In his opening keynote speech at NIWeek 2015, CEO and co-founder of National Instruments, James Truchard, said that there was a new industrial revolution upon us. He was referring to the industrial "Internet of Things," which has been a hot topic...

Amdocs stock hits new 52-week-high

Amdocs' stock hit a new 52-week-high on July 30 after the company reported fiscal third-quarter financial results that topped Wall Street expectations. The software and services provider saw shares climb to $61.46 on July 30 before closing up 3.1 percent at $58.22. Overall, shares are...

What is TIRAP? – Inside Telecom Careers: Episode 6

TIRAP provides DOL-credentialed apprenticeship programs What is the Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprentice Program? Watch the latest episode of Inside Telecom Careers, hosted by Karla Macias and Jeff Mucci, as they discuss and view a recent interview with Jonathan Adelstein, CEO for PCIA - The Wireless Infrastructure Association. While details...

Fiber splicing training for CWA IBEW Union Members – Inside Telecom Careers Episode 5

Educational training, specifically fiber splicing training, is a key element of the Communications Workers of America (CWA) and International Brotherhood Electrical Workers (IBEW) negotiated agreement with mobile operators including Verizon and AT&T Watch RCRtv - Fiber splicing training for CWA and IBEW workers from APT...

Verizon Communications releases transparency report

Verizon Communications released its transparency report for the first half of 2015 in which it details the demands for customer information from the U.S. and international governments. The carrier said it received 150,000 information requests from U.S. law enforcement, up about 10,000 from the last half of 2014. Subpoenas accounted...

Codestock and getting the most out of developer conferences – Coders Episode 18

Andrew May is my guest in this episode of Coders, and as one of the organizers behind Codestock, he's talking  conferences. Codestock is an annual developer's conference held in Knoxville, TN. This year's conference had over 900 attendees, and featured a comprehensive array of...