Qualcomm asks FCC for quick award of 700 MHz spectrum, while House telecom subcommittee Chairman Tauzin claims FCC corrupted by shakedowns … 17 years ago this week.
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A new report from SNS Research predicts 125% CAGR over the next three years on VRAN spending, with 5G a significant influence by 2020.
Forecasts on the expected increased use of virtualized platforms by telecommunication operators received further fuel from a recent report...
Forward bidding in FCC 600 MHz incentive auction stage four set to begin on Wednesday with target price seen as attainable to end proceedings.
The Federal Communications Commission’s ongoing 600 MHz incentive auction proceedings could come to a quick end following the...
QoE regulations, IoT security challenges and the expansion of zero-rated data services set for 2017.
Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across the mobile telecommunications space on what they expect to see in the...
First-of-its-kind partnership between Ericsson and Cisco said to tap SDN, NFV and cloud in move to modernize VHA network operations.
Vodafone Hutchison Australia is set to have its core network operations virtualized through a partnership between Ericsson and Cisco Systems in a move...
Application-to-person text messaging platforms will see expansion from new business models, enterprise adoption and take a bite out of IoT.
Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across the mobile telecommunications space on what they...
CTIA-commissioned report from Accenture targets local communities in touting workforce and economy boost from 5G deployments.
Nothing boosts an argument for investing billions of dollars into a technology like throwing some large numbers behind that argument tied to job creation and a positive...
Unlimited data fans on Verizon and AT&T being strong-armed to comply or at least pay a bit more for the privilege, but at least the FCC has a sense of humor.
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Potential impact of new administration on the telecom industry could see a green light for further M&A activity, changes to net neutrality legislation and expansion of zero-rated data.
Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across...
Straight Path to pay up to $100M in penalties tied to falsifying build out claims for 28 GHz and 39 GHz millimeter wave spectrum core to 5G plans.
Straight Path Communications is looking to restart its business as a holder of vast...
AT&T Wireless began sifting through multibillion dollar bids, while Sprint offered up third-party billing … 13 years ago this week.
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Nokia’s Nuage Networks division to see its SDN Virtualized Services Platform used to support 2,000 public cloud servers for China Mobile.
Nokia’s Nuage Networks division snagged a deal with China Mobile to deploy the vendor’s Virtualized Services Platform as part of the...
Are LTE smartphones not moving as fast as the networks they support?
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As mobile operator CTOs are rapidly...
Mobile telecommunication providers need to be prepared for the challenges that come with the move towards a new digital world.
Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across the mobile telecommunications space on what they...
Pitt named SVP at MEF, where he is set to expand the organization’s reach into SDN and NFV in support of MEF Third Network vision.
Networking trade group MEF said it has hired former Open Networking Foundation Executive Director Dan Pitt to...
Mobile, cloud, IT services, security, the “internet of things,” and mergers and acquisitions are set for potential change in 2017, with 5G playing an unknown role.
Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across the...
Story corrected to clarify description of 600 MHz incentive auction "set aside" provision.
President Obama renominated Rosenworcel to FCC with chairman Wheeler set to step aside and 600 MHz incentive auction scheduled for important milestone.
Leadership at the Federal Communications Commission remains in flux...
CommScope sees densification, virtualization, optimization and network convergence as major cellular network trends in 2017.
Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across the mobile telecommunications space on what they expect to see in the...
With 5G on the horizon, Nokia explains the benefits of cloud-based support and its Cloud Packet Core product.
On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check, brought to you by Nokia, we speak with Nick Cadwgan, director of IP mobile networking at Nokia, to discuss the operator...
T-Mobile honed in on simplicity for its latest “Un-carrier” event, but instead has found itself cursed by growing complexity.
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Wireless industry heavyweights Cingular and Verizon battle for market’s No. 1 position, while Sprint named a leader for its cable JV … 11 years ago this week.
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The Small Cell Forum and 5G Americas look to accelerate small cell deployments.
Small cells are seen as a key enabler of high-speed mobile broadband, particularly in crowded, urban areas where the macro network can't keep up with demand. Similarly, small cells can...
With continued nurturing and support, 5G can play a significant role in the next administration’s plans.
The 21st century has already witnessed some of the most powerful, influential innovations in history. From major investments in wired and wireless networks, to the...
Shorter mobile device life cycles, increasing volume of device trade-ins, iPhone trade-in volume to remain strong and Android trade-ins lag for 2017.
Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across the mobile telecommunications space...
