Voice over Wi-Fi has been of interest to operators ever since the move toward IP networks began, but Apple created a new sense of urgency when it announced support for VoWi-Fi as part of iOS 8. Since that time, all four major U.S. carriers...
Unlicensed spectrum is hugely valuable, and mobile operators are increasingly eager to leverage that spectrum. They started with Wi-Fi offload, and are now moving to LTE-Unlicensed and new ways to integrate Wi-Fi in their networks (carrier Wi-Fi, LWA). The Senza Fili report, “LTE unlicensed and...
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A conversation with Jim Miller, director radio standards, InterDigital
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With its focus on enhancing wireless technologies and expanding wireless access and usage, InterDigital has had a keen interest in the development of LTE unlicensed from the beginning, because the technology naturally fits within InterDigital’s core...
Intel's new CMO: from razors to chips
Intel has a very strong history of promoting from within, but the chip giant has looked beyond its Santa Clara, Calif., campus for its new chief marketing officer. Steve Fund comes most recently from Staples, where he led...
RCR Wireless News outlines the importance of video optimization for carriers, introduces key solutions vendors, and highlights opportunities for video monetization.
Increasing efficiency of video delivery is critical for reducing costs and customer churn for network operators, according to findings from T-Mobile, Opera, and mobile...
As 2014 approaches, conversations around “4G” almost seem antiquated. That’s not to say 4G is old news, but the buzz and excitement around the promise of 4G isn’t as prominent as years past.
As wireless carriers continue to struggle with maintaining network integrity in the face of growing consumer demand, the move towards offloading some data traffic through unlicensed Wi-Fi connections has gained steam.
A number of carriers have announced Wi-Fi initiatives designed to provide additional capacity...
2012 has already been a busy year for M&A at Intel. Last week the semiconductor giant inked a deal to acquire QLogic's InfiniBand switch, chip, and adapter businesses, and 3 days later Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) said it will buy 190 patents and 170...
The patent arms race is far from over, it would appear, with the likes of Apple Inc, Qualcomm Inc and Nokia all sniffing around the assets of wireless telecommunications specialist InterDigital Inc.According to Reuters, even heavyweight Google is still in the running to scoop...
The patent arms race is far from over, it would appear, with the likes of Apple Inc, Qualcomm Inc and Nokia all sniffing around the assets of wireless telecommunications specialist InterDigital Inc.
According to Reuters, even heavyweight Google is still in the running to scoop...
The patent arms race is far from over, it would appear, with the likes of Apple Inc, Qualcomm Inc and Nokia all sniffing around the assets of wireless telecommunications specialist InterDigital Inc.
According to Reuters, even heavyweight Google is still in the running to scoop...
Editor's Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column. We've gathered a group of visionaries and veterans in the mobile industry to give their insights into the marketplace.
It was a morbid week for Sprint Nextel Corp. (S) and Clearwire Corp. (CLWR), no doubt about...
Few companies have seen as much technology change across the mobile space than InterDigital Inc., which for nearly 40 years has had a hand in developing the intellectual property for many of the advances that have propelled the industry. From its early years in...
SensorLogic, which offers a service delivery platform for machine-to-machine applications, said it raised $5 million in additional funding led by Sevin Rosen Funds and Boston Millennia Partners. Existing investors UPS Strategic Enterprise Fund and Covera Ventures also participated in the funding round. The...
ChinaTel Group Inc. said it entered two related stock subscription and shareholder agreements with Shanghai Ying Yue Network Technology Ltd. and Azur Capital that give ChinaTel a 51% stake in 34,000 KM of fiber-optic cable in China. ChinaTel is investing 9 million shares...
The co-managers of BlackBerry Partners Fund announced they have merged their investment teams to focus exclusively on mobile venture capital investment opportunities under the BlackBerry Partners Fund brand. The fund was founded in 2008 with capital commitments from Research In Motion, Thomson Reuters and...
Verizon and Motorola Inc. are teaming up to offer consumers a chance to win tickets to NFL regular season games as well as an all-expense paid trip to Super bowl XLV. Fans can enter the contest online at Motorola's Web site where they will...
Hydrogenics Corp., which develops products based on hydrogen generation and fuel cell technologies, forged a strategic alliance with CommScope Inc. (CTV) that calls for the companies to jointly develop next-generation power modules for telecom backup power applications. The deal includes an equity investment...
Editor's Note: Following are the top-paid CEOs of U.S.-based companies in the wireless industry. For the last three weeks, RCR Wireless News has run the list of the top 30 highest-paid wireless executives. This week we are featuring No. 31-40. Some caveats apply: private...
Accedian Networks, which provides service assurance solutions said it secured $19.5 million in a new round of funding. The round was led by Summit Partners and included participation from Rho Ventures and Skypoint Capital. The funds will be used to accelerate the company's commercial...
Tyco Electronics (TEL) reached a deal to purchase ADC Telecommunications (ADCT) for $1.24 billion. Tyco will pay $12.75 per share for ADC. The deal boosts Tyco's presence in the network-equipped products market.Synchronoss Technologies (SNCR), which provides on-demand transaction management software platforms, announced it entered...
Adsmobil – The mobile advertising company has expanded its sales division, adding Thomas Anderson, formerly of JumpTap, and Wandrill Pruvot, formerly of Buzzcity. Anderson will serve as sales director, Americas, while Pruvot will act as sales director, EMEA.Highwinds – Steve Lidell has been...
Polaris Wireless and Globecomm Systems Inc. announced a partnership that aims to allow U.S. wireless operators to meet FCC E-911 Phase II requirements. According to the agreement, Globecomm is introducing a managed E911 Phase II service that uses Polaris' E911 Phase II software solution...
Sprint Nextel financing update. Spring Nextel Corp. said it entered a new $2.1 billion unsecured revolving credit facility, which expires in October 2013 and replaces an existing $4.5 billion revolving credit facility that would have expired this year. The new credit facility will provide supplemental...
