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GWS tests networks with holiday road trips in mind

Network testing showed both performance and availability of advanced LTE features like carrier aggregation If you’re hitting the road this holiday weekend, cellular coverage on the nation’s highways is a good thing to know before you go, with Thanksgiving weekend road travel predicted to be...

GWS: AT&T had all the best numbers from the inauguration

Although the size of the crowd at President Donald Trump’s inauguration continues to be a source of contention between the new president and the press, testing by Global Wireless Solutions at least showed some definitive numbers for the cellular network support of the crowd....

GWS tests Rio carrier networks ahead of Olympics

TIM came out on top of recent testing of Rio de Janeiro carrier networks, but visitors should expect spotty coverage at some of the city's most popular tourist attractions, according to benchmarking by Global Wireless Solutions. The Rio 2016 Olympic Games start on Friday and as...

Can Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint network claims be believed?

Global Wireless Solutions discusses wireless network testing methods core to Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint marketing efforts In an attempt to gain an advantage over rivals, domestic wireless carriers have turned more aggressively to claims of superior network performance based on various testing methodologies performed...

Test and Measurement: GWS challenges RootMetrics with OneScore

Network testing company Global Wireless Solutions is challenging RootMetrics' popular crowd-sourced ratings of wireless carriers with a new OneScore rating system for wireless carriers, which takes into consideration both how users want to utilize their devices as well as actual network testing data. "Despite a recent...

GWS tests NYC subway station coverage

As Transit Wireless continues its massive project to cover nearly 280 underground subway stations in New York City, testing company Global Wireless Solutions decided to take a look at the quality of the coverage that has been extended thus far. CEO Paul Carter spoke with...

Test and Measurement: Feds to explore spectrum-sharing testing

Several federal agencies have agreed to explore collaborative testing to develop better methods of spectrum sharing, and are establishing a new joint testing network. The Department of Commerce and Department of Defense have established the National Advanced Spectrum and Communications Test Network as a part of the Center...

Video: Uploading those Vegas selfies

Global Wireless Solutions brought its network testing capabilities to CTIA's Super Mobility Week — and if you're looking for the fastest places in Las Vegas to upload selfies, the company can tell you. GWS does walk- and drive-testing as well as offering a mobile application...