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TE Connectivity DAS gets carrier-grade nod

FlexWave DAS host unit from TE Connectivity achieves NEBS compliance Technology solutions firm TE Connectivity announced that its FlexWave distributed antenna system host unit has received certification for carrier-grade network application. Specifically, the DAS achieved Network Equipment-Building System Level 3 compliance, meaning it’s acceptable for carrier...

Analyst Angle: Making the small cell economics work

Crown Castle has acquired three metro fiber operators in the past eight months. Its first deal was viewed at first as a one-off to fill a network density need. But after the April 30 announcement of the $1 billion acquisition of Sunesys, it’s become...

The future of Wi-Fi could be tiered service

Balancing act of consumer needs and return on network investment Marc Patterson, VP of product for Boingo Wireless, told RCR Wireless News that public Wi-Fi as a service is undergoing a “pendulum swing” at the moment, as customers want free service but venue owners need...

Hetnet: In-building DAS, small cell, Wi-Fi set to surge

As people increasingly rely on their smartphones to get through the day, there’s a growing emphasis in the wireless industry on providing robust indoor coverage from DAS, Wi-Fi, small cells and more. Whether in a packed stadium, busy hotel lobby or waiting for a train...

HetNet Happenings: Episode 11 – On DAS and Wi-Fi

Listen to the HetNet Happenings: Episode 11 podcast: On this episode of HetNet Happenings, host Sean Kinney learns how a distributed antenna system (DAS) works and gets an overview of the Wi-Fi Innovation Summit. https://youtu.be/uuUxb4tAYxs Kinney, the managing editor for RCR Wireless News, is joined by RCR...

Nokia, China Mobile deploy unique small cell

TD-LTE Advanced small cell supports carrier aggregation Nokia Networks, in partnership with leading global carrier China Mobile, deployed a first-of-its-kind small cell this month for a sports event held in Shanghai. Nokia’s equipment supported China Mobile’s network for the three-day event. The small cells used support...

Verizon is off to the races for Kentucky Derby

Small cells, COWs and COLTs saddled up by Verizon as part of Churchill Downs hetnet upgrade In the run-up to the May 2 post, Verizon Communications has beefed up its Churchill Downs deployment with small cell to accommodate the data demands associated with the Kentucky Derby...

Small cell drives big investment from carriers

The telecom industry has buzzed about small cell technology for years, but as the race toward 5G and ultra-dense metros speeds up, small cell is just now becoming a viable part of heterogeneous network deployments. Take Cleveland, for example. In that market, Verizon Communications has...

Ahead of Super Bowl, Wi-Fi upgrades for Houston

But who will pay for upgrades, which include better Wi-Fi for luxury boxes? Houston, Texas, is poised to host the Super Bowl in 2017 but, in the meantime, the NFL and local officials are trying to figure out who will foot the bill for upgrades...

Hetnet: JMA Wireless adds MIMO to DAS portfolio

JMA Wireless upgrades distributed antenna system product line JMA Wireless upgraded its distributed antenna system portfolio to include multi-input, multi-output functionality, which serves to increase data throughput. The upgraded Omni-MIMO ceiling-mounted unit is equipped with two 698-2700 MHz X-Pol antennas, which are PIM certified for up to...

NCAA Final Four draws AT&T hetnet upgrades

  Upgraded DAS, Wi-Fi Hot Zone, Luneburg Lens included in Final Four deployment College basketball diehards will descend on Indianapolis for the NCAA Men’s Final Four championship April 4-6, and AT&T has deployed numerous hetnet upgrades to keep those fans connected. Similar to its recent deployments for...

Wi-Fi coming to 16M more NYC subway riders

Wi-Fi shared by AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile US and Verizon By 2017, Transit Wireless expects to have a robust Wi-Fi network deployed in some 279 New York City subway stations. The company, which heads up the deployments, has already wired more than 100 stations and is...

Small cell shipments top 10 million

Some 75 mobile network operators have deployed small cells As carriers race to create true heterogeneous networks for consumers, the Small Cell Forum reported that some 10 million small cells have been shipped to mobile network operators. Specifically, a market report commissioned by the industry group...

#SXSW: AT&T releases the COWs in Austin, Texas

AT&T brings cells on wheels, Luneburg Lens for festival AUSTIN, Texas – AT&T deployed numerous network infrastructure components to accommodate the crowds of super-users attending the annual South by Southwest interactive, film and music festival. Clark Bird, an Austin-based senior network process and quality manager for...

Hetnet: New software solution from AirHop features SON

Self-organizing network capabilities for hetnet deployments In order to provide multivendor coordination, AirHop Communications unveiled its eSON software, which brings self-organizing network capability to heterogeneous network deployments. The new architecture is designed to allow for real-time management of radio resources along with interference management across multiple...

Public Wi-Fi, cellular coming to LA transit

Public Wi-Fi being tested in buses and subway cell build-out underway The city of Los Angeles Department of Transportation is looking to help keep riders connected by deploying cellular and public Wi-Fi solutions in city buses and subway tunnels. The city is currently testing Wi-Fi deployments on...

Nokia Networks expands telco cloud portfolio

Nokia Networks announcement ahead of Mobile World Congress Nokia Networks announced a cloud-based network architecture targeting telecom operators designed for dynamic allocation of resources using existing transport and access infrastructure. The platform includes the Nokia Radio Cloud, Nokia Cloud Security Director, a commercially available Nokia...

HetNet: SpiderCloud to show off small cell at MWC

Small cell advancements coming at Mobile World Congress San Jose, Calif.-based SpiderCloud Wireless today announced a new line of small cell products that feature carrier aggregation, low-energy Bluetooth beacons and virtualized functions, among other upgrades. SpiderCloud rolled out the new features ahead of Mobile World Congress,...

LTE-U testing for small cell from Ericsson, Qualcomm

Verizon Wireless, SK Telecom and T-Mobile US visit labs Ericsson and Qualcomm are testing carrier-grade LTE-U technology that aggregates licensed and unlicensed spectrum to provide a data-speed boost for small cell. Representatives from major international carriers Verizon Wireless, SK Telecom and T-Mobile US observed LTE-U, sometimes called...

Analyst Angle Report: Charting the path to RAN virtualization – C-RAN, fronthaul, HetNets

Download the complete report featuring Fujitsu, ASOCS, SOLiD, Telefonica, Airvana, Radisys, SoftBank, Oi and Orange. Senza Fili's new report “Charting the path to RAN virtualization: C-RAN, fronthaul and HetNets” discusses the market trends, operator requirements and technology opportunities driving the transition to a virtualized RAN, through the...

HetNet: Infrastructure in the spotlight at TESSCO ONE

The TESSCO ONE Innovation Showcase and Conference brought wireless networking industry leaders from around the world to AT&T Stadium near Dallas, Texas, on Feb. 3 and 4 for the annual infrastructure-focused trade show. The impressive stadium, known colloquially as Jerry World after Dallas Cowboys owner...

HetNet: Nokia Networks, Bharti Airtel expand 4G in India

Nokia using small cells to increase capacity in dense areas Network infrastructure giant Nokia Networks has partnered with carrier Bharti Airtel to expand FDD-LTE 4G mobile broadband in six new markets in India. The 4G deployment will operate on the 1,800 MHz band. In dense areas,...

Reader Forum: Using SON to maximize network resources

Mobile network operators face multiple challenges in today’s hyperconnected world. These include enhancing the use of radio resources, simplifying network management and reducing total cost of ownership. To address these challenges, a self-optimizing network is one of the most valuable and promising technologies. Without...

Top 10: Wi-Fi speeds in Starbucks

Rotten Wi-Fi asks users to run speed tests Free, public Wi-Fi access is often a big draw for businesses like restaurants and cafes looking to keep customers busy browsing the Web and buying products. Starbucks is no exception with business travelers often going out of their...