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Wi-Fi and cellular really are better together—per Ookla

Ookla's assessment of cable MVNOs concludes that Xfinity and Spectrum customers have seen a 100-Mbps speed boost over the past two years Cellular customers of cable MVNOs Xfinity Mobile and Spectrum Mobile have seen a 100 Mbps boost in their...

Editorial Report: State of Wi-Fi

With Wi-Fi 6, 6E, and 7 advancing rapidly, it’s essential to take a closer look at global adoption trends, the evolving device ecosystem and the future spectrum allocations shaping connectivity. RCR Wireless News' latest report takes a deep dive into...

Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular – which is best for smart healthcare? (Reader Forum)

The global market for home medical equipment is experiencing explosive growth. Smart devices are being used to monitor and treat patients suffering from diabetes, cardiac disorders, and other medical conditions without exposing those patients to the risk of hospital-acquired...

Wi-Fi and cellular: A pragmatic perspective to convergence (Analyst Angle)

Wi-Fi technology is a foundational element of global connectivity, linking billions of devices and enabling countless digital services. While its adoption has been robust across residential, enterprise, and public domains, understanding its current state, technological advancements, and associated challenges...

The age of industrial intelligence – Celona on 2025

I know that now is the time of year for industry leaders to rattle off their top five predictions for the coming year, offering up a list of bullets that just so happen to fit into their product launch...

Over 100 million Wi-Fi HaLow IoT devices within five years

There will be over 100 million Wi-Fi HaLow devices, geared for mid-range IoT applications in 850-950 MHz spectrum, in circulation by 2029, reckons ABI Research. The projection describes the creation of an entire market, effectively; there are only “several...

Kagan: Wi-Fi is wicked (wonderful); its story should be better told

Wi-Fi has been with us for decades. It remains one of the most important and valuable technologies in the wireless world. Most technologies have a limited life span. (You remember the fax machine and iPod, right?) But Wi-Fi never...

Where does global 6 GHz adoption stand?

Broadcom says the 6 GHz band, which offers a total bandwidth of 1,200 MHz, is the ideal place for Wi-Fi’s expansion It’s been nearly a year since December’s World Radio Conference (WRC-23), where claims of global consensus on mid-band spectrum...

New Wi-Fi HaLow developer kit will accelerate Wi-Fi based IoT, says Morse Micro

Australia-based semiconductor company Morse Micro, pushing Wi-Fi HaLow for low-power mid-range IoT solutions, has released a new developer platform in a bid to popularise Wi-Fi HaLow for connecting IoT assets. The new board, MM6108-EKH05, combines its MM6108 Wi-Fi HaLow...

‘Crossing the chasm’ – Celona answers your questions about private 5G

In case you missed it, California-based private 5G specialist Celona delivered a highly-engaging presentation to a highly-engaged audience at Industrial 5G Forum earlier this month – which prompted more questions than we could handle. Having presented for 20 minutes...

#TBT: US wireless subs hit 118M; 5 GHz Wi-Fi rumors circulate; open software, services and networks … this week in 2001

Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the past. Fire up the time machine, put on those sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and...

Test and Measurement: Ahead of holiday travel, Ookla tests airport connectivity

Should you choose mobile or Wi-Fi to get the fastest airport connectivity? Ookla gives a breakdown on speeds. If you're traveling via San Jose's Norman Mineta International Airport this holiday season, you're passing through the airport with the fastest free...

US mobile data traffic stats need careful scrutiny (Analyst Angle)

Recently, the US mobile operators’ trade association CTIA released data from its annual survey of members. Its headline focused on a very large number – 100 trillion megabytes – which CTIA claims was the total amount of mobile data...

Kagan: Telecom, wireless, pay TV, Wi-Fi preparing for sweeping changes

Over time, as I have consulted with CEOs, CMOs and senior executives of many communications companies, I have learned as much from them, as I have shared with them. Something different is happening now. Recently, these requests for briefings...