As Google stakes a claim to utility poles, union workers worry about job security
AT&T is fighting to keep Google from changing the rules in cities targeted for Google Fiber, and the telecom giant's union workers are keeping a close eye on the battle. AT&T...
As the company faces shareholder pressure and searches for a new CEO, Ericsson of late has made a number of major moves to bolster its growing pay-TV business line.
Last week, the Swedish telecom giant announced a deal with Google to integrate Ericsson's MediaFirst TV...
1. Samsung is selling its printer business to Hewlett-Packard for $1.05 billion. HP's printer and cartridge businesses have been slipping as customers substitute files on mobile devices for printed documents. Samsung, meanwhile, has tried hard to position itself at the center of the mobile revolution,...
Suddenly Google Fiber seems to be struggling in the marketplace. When it started several years ago they were a hot commodity. However, as other competitors like AT&T GigaPower are rapidly rolling out in many more cities than Google Fiber, things are changing. If you...
Data-driven, connected diabetes management is the focus of a new joint venture between Alphabet’s subsidiary Verily Life Sciences and French pharmaceutical company Sanofi.
Developing a comprehensive, data-driven, connected diabetes management platform will be the goal of Onduo, the joint digital healthcare company formed by French...
In our article, Cloud computing 101: Advantages and disadvantages, we defined cloud computing and discussed some of the benefits and challenges that come with transitioning from local servers to the cloud. We also took a look at the top 5 industrial IoT companies, excluding...
In our article, Cloud computing 101: Advantages and disadvantages, we defined cloud computing and discussed some of the benefits and challenges that come with transitioning from local servers to the cloud. We also took a look at the top 5 industrial IoT companies, excluding...
Google Fiber is now available in the City Center area of Salt Lake City, making the high-speed internet and TV service from the Alphabet subsidiary available in seven metropolitan markets.
Sign-ups for potential customers in eligible service areas are open until Oct. 20. There are...
Could the battle between Wi-Fi and LTE-U turn some members of the mobile-first generation against the cellular industry? Google, cable providers and Wi-Fi equipment makers are targeting millennials in a video called "Wi-Fi Killer on the Loose" which claims wireless carriers are threatening free...
Ruckus Wireless and Federated Wireless round out Citizens Radio Broadband Service Alliance
A group of heavy-hitters in the wireless, compute and network infrastructure businesses have joined forces to speed development and adoption of solutions tailored for use in the 3.5 GHz spectrum band.
Last year the U.S....
Samsung devices are set to be highlighted in 100-square-foot space using virtual and real hosts, beginning at U.S. Cellular store in Madison
Regional wireless operator U.S. Cellular tightened its relationship with consumer electronics giant Samsung, rolling out a “store-within-a-store concept” at a carrier retail location...
Latest deal between AT&T and Intel set to bolster Integrated Cloud platform, has AT&T joining Intel’s 'Super 7' club
AT&T announced plans to partner with Intel to work on the telecom giant’s cloud network initiatives.
The partnership calls for work on optimizing network functions virtualization packet...
Google acquired software developer Android, while the newly formed Sprint Nextel was set to pay its CEO $1M in base salary … 11 years ago this week
Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the...
Google Capital is joining private equity firm TPG Capital in the buyout of Texas cable operator Grande Communications and RCN Telecom Services. RCN operates cable and fiber networks in major metro areas including New York, Boston, Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia, as well as...
5 things to know today...
1. Nokia moved one step closer to relaunching its smartphone brand with news that Pekka Rantala will become CMO at the company that has licensed the Nokia brand. Rantala is a Nokia veteran who also has served as CEO of...
1. Google has asked the Federal Communications Commission for permission to test wireless technology in up to 24 U.S. locations. The company said the goal is to provide customers with internet access, suggesting that it is considering wireless alternatives to Google Fiber.
Google is targeting...
Sprint laid out arguments as to why WiMAX is a new business model and raised text fees, while MySpace topped Facebook in social media … 9 years ago this week
Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives...
U.S. Cellular reported improved connection growth boosted by lower churn, with lean capex helping to grow net income
Regional wireless operator U.S. Cellular reported another mixed quarterly performance, with the carrier showing the continued evolution of its operations and pressure from larger rivals.
During the recently...
Advances brought about by the industrial IoT will go beyond manufacturing, says IBM, which proclaims the next economic revolution.
The 1700s and 1800s saw the industrial revolution taking place and the 1960s through to the 2000’s saw a technological revolution. Combine these two types...
The ONOS Project’s CORD initiative continues to gain momentum with the release of its first open reference and addition of new members
The Open Network Operating System’s central office re-architected as a data center project said it delivered its first open CORD reference implementation targeted...
Verizon continued to dominate rivals AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile, while a report tied a half-million new jobs to broadcast spectrum … 5 years ago this week
Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top...
Capgemini breaks down why mobile carriers are failing customer expectations in terms of digital engagement, and how they can succeed
Consumers want an improved digital experience from their telecommunications operator, yet few report their needs are being met. On the loyalty front, digital engagement holds...
This week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check looks at some top headlines, including an AT&T and Amdocs deal, and speaks with Glue Networks on automation
For our featured interview this week we spoke with Jeff Gray, CEO at Glue Networks, to discuss the use of automation in...
Will private networks allow wireless ISPs like AT&T and Verizon to skirt net neutrality regulations?
We’ve all heard a lot in the news about net neutrality – where all internet traffic is handled and treated in the same manner. The idea behind net neutrality is...
