Within the Long Term Evolution (LTE) network infrastructure are many LTE identifiers that help move things along. One of these identifiers is APN LTE. The help that APN brings is specifically important, as it is responsible for connectivity requests, which basically means it's the...
In life and especially in technology, everything evolves. Long Term Evolution (LTE) is not immune. In fact, for LTE, evolution is a good thing!
The main goal of LTE is to provide users with mobile data speed they want and need, in a way legacy...
As mobile network operators and carriers transition into Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology, they are faced with the challenge of marrying a successful, running network with increased capacity demands. They must also adhere to the core network architecture of 3GPP’s LTE wireless communication standard,...
The concept of service provider security is undergoing a significant shift due to changes in several key areas: business, technology and the profile of the attacker.
Swimming in a sea of SDN, NFV, PCC, PCRF, PCEF, EPC, DPI virtual alphabet soup? You are not alone. RCR Wireless News attempts to make sense of it all as we explore the evolution of policy control and the implications of virtualizing policy control...
Telecom Software Series: Policy Control and Charging - Waiting to be Virtualized Editorial Feature Report
Swimming in a sea of SDN, NFV, PCC, PCRF, PCEF, EPC, DPI virtual alphabet soup? You are not alone. RCR Wireless News’ Dan Meyer and Allie Winter untangle the implications of...
The ability to test network and device features and functions is an important piece of technology development and deployment. RCR Wireless looks weekly at the test and measurement space to see what's afoot.
--Agilent Technologies says it now has the industry's first LTE-Advanced uplink...
Alcatel-Lucent (ALU) and China Mobile have announced a one-year agreement valued at up to $1.03 billion (750 million Euros) to move the world's largest mobile operator to an all-IP, "ultra-broadband" network with an eye towards cloud services and network functions virtualization (NFV).
China Mobile had...
Virtualization is only the first step towards introducing network functions virtualization into a service provider’s network. More critical will be the “operationalization” of NFV that will make it successful.
--Cisco looked to put a cap on the rush towards virtualization at this week’s Mobile World Congress event with the launch of its Quantum Virtualized Packet Core software solution from its Evolved Services Platform that it said “virtualizes key capabilities” of its Aggregation Service...
Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column where C-level executives and advisory firms from across the mobile industry share unique insights and experiences.
As LTE roaming quickly becomes a reality, there is a need for an edge device (Diameter edge agent) to concentrate...
While the focus is on virtualization, the reality is that software has become an important component of next-generation wireless networks. Dozens of software announcements targeting software-defined networks and network functions virtualization are popping up at this year's Mobile World Congress event showing a growing...
Software is expected to be big news at this year’s Mobile World Congress event as the wireless industry looks to glean greater efficiency from mobile networks. Leading up to the event, a number of announcements were made in regards to software enhancements, including network...
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Alcatel-Lucent virtualizes EPC, IMS and RAN
Alcatel-Lucent today announced its portfolio of virtualized mobile network functions including the ... Read More
Softbank sells distribution unit to Brightstar
The integration of Softbank, Brightstar and Sprint continues as the Japanese giant moves its distribution unit into Brightstar....
Setting itself up to garner leadership in network function virtualization for telecom, Alcatel-Lucent today announced its portfolio of virtualized mobile network functions including the Evolved Packet Core (EPC), IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) and the radio access network (RAN).
Alcatel-Lucent said it is already working with...
The rise of virtualization across the wireless telecommunications space is becoming a growing trend as operators look to trim the cost of operating next-generation networks.
Looking to feed that desire, Cisco said it has expanded its telecom-focused virtualization platform with the launch of its Evolved...
Alcatel-Lucent scored a win with the announcement that China Mobile has selected its Evolved Packet Core portfolio to support its roll-out of LTE.
China Mobile awarded more than $3 billion in LTE contracts a few months ago, out of a total expected spend of more...
Tektronix Communications says its new Spectra2 XL3 test solution can test more than 400,000 simultaneous, bi-directional G.711 IP-based calls while taking up only a single, two-unit rack space.
The company is aiming to cut operators' and manufacturers' capex and opex costs for testing IMS and...
MetroPCS has again tapped infrastructure giant Ericsson to bolster its network operations, announcing a deal for Ericsson to supply equipment and services to enhance its evolved packet core network. MetroPCS noted the deal will help boost the carrier’s mobile data, voice over LTE and...
Reuters | April 18, 2011 | Joseph Radford
(Reuters) - Troubled Tokyo Electric Power Co. (9501.T) said on Monday it is mulling the sale of stock holdings and real estate, but said it has not decided whether to offload its shares in Japan's No. 2 mobile...
Reuters | April 18, 2011 | Joseph Radford
(Reuters) - Troubled Tokyo Electric Power Co. (9501.T) said on Monday it is mulling the sale of stock holdings and real estate, but said it has not decided whether to offload its shares in Japan's No. 2 mobile...
Editor's Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column. We've gathered a group of visionaries and veterans in the mobile industry to give their insights into the marketplace.In my last article on the the agile packet core, we explored the flexibility needed for successful...
Editor's Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column. We've gathered a group of visionaries and veterans in the mobile industry to give their insights into the marketplace.In the mobile market, flexibility is critical. Subscribers want flexibility in their voice and data plans and...
