Explosive growth in mobile data traffic means companies must make an important choice about their operations.
According to the latest Visual Networking Index: Global Mobile Data Traffic Forecast Update, mobile data traffic has been growing 60% to 100% per year and total traffic will increase...
The private LTE market is expected to see significant growth over the next few years, according to a number of analysts' projections. So what is private LTE?
What is private LTE?
Private LTE, quite simply, is envisioned as standards-based Long Term Evolution networks designed to serve...
pdvWireless hopes to leverage its 900 MHz footprint for private broadband, including LTE
The most-discussed spectrum for U.S. private LTE use is the Citizens Broadband Radio Service band at 3.5 GHz, or the unlicensed spectrum at 5 GHz most commonly used by Wi-Fi. But
there is...
Enterprises have an increasing number of choices for wireless network technology, with private LTE starting to emerge as a viable option for enterprise deployments. With new options come tough decisions about network management, maintenance, optimization and troubleshooting.
RCR Wireless News breaks down the various flavors...
Enterprises have a plethora of choices in their wireless networks -- but with a wealth of choices comes tough decisions about network management, maintenance, optimization and troubleshooting.
RCR Wireless News breaks down the pros and cons of Wi-Fi and various flavors of cellular networks (small...
When it comes to the in-building wireless market, systems integrators have typically been defined by the type of cellular coverage solutions they offer and the types of customers they are willing to service.
There are big iron DAS integrators that only do massive venues of...
In 2017, a natural gas leak was detected six kilometres off the coast of Nikiski in Alaska. The leak impinged on a critical habitat for endangered beluga whales. The Alaskan authorities sought ways to assess and manage the leakage, and its impact upon the...
What are some examples of private LTE use cases?
Emerging private LTE technologies are seen as a middle ground between enterprise-class Wi-Fi and relying on commercial carrier LTE networks: providing broadband data capabilities with mobility and roaming capabilities, SIM-based security and other features to support...
Local CBS station has completed its move to a new spectrum position, T-Mo says
T-Mobile US reports that its repacking work with New York-area broadcasters is paying off with early clearing of its new 600 MHz holdings in the metro area, more than a year...
ETSI plugtest event was the first to test mission-critical data, video interoperability
More than 2,000 tests of LTE mission critical push-to-talk, MC data and MC video at a Texas plugtest event resulted in a 92% test success rate, according to the European Telecommunications Standards Institute....
Spectral and wireless/wireline convergence mark move to 5G
During a recent discussion with RCR Wireless News, a group of subject matter experts from CommScope discussed a number of key trends shaping the telecoms industry, including the evolution from LTE to 5G, sharing the 3.5 GHz...
Private LTE market expected to see substantial growth in the next few years
The private LTE market is expected to see significant growth in the next few years, as a mature LTE ecosystem makes LTE an increasingly attractive network technology choice for enterprises in a...
Qualcomm has added the faster, LTE-based Snapdragon 632, 439 and 429 to its mobile platforms.
Qualcomm has added to its Snapdragon 600 and 400 tiers with the Snapdragon 632, 439 and 429 Mobile Platforms. The platforms promise better battery life, more efficiency and higher performance,...
Connecting flying objects has been discussed in documents describing the uses and evolution of LTE networks, both in 4G and in the future 5G. Moreover, a dedicated report entitled: Study On Enhanced Support for Aerial Vehicles, was approved by the 3GPP in March of...
The German telco said the new 300 base stations will also pave the way for future 5G technology
Telecommunications group Deutsche Telekom has announced the deployment of 300 new mobile base stations across Germany to boost coverage in both urban and rural areas.
The European telco...
The maturity of LTE is increasingly enabling commercial mobile network operators to offer mission-critical, rather than best-effort, infrastructure and services, according to Patrik Ringqvist, principal solutions architect for Ericsson North America.
Ringqvist, who focuses on critical communications, said that he considers "mission-critical" to be "the...
When new business opportunities come up, you need to be able to jump on them. Today, it’s voice over LTE (VoLTE) but in the very near future it will 5G, IoT, and whatever comes next. In all cases, that means building a dynamic network...
Verizon has negotiated a tentative deal with the mayor of San Jose, California that will enable the carrier to deploy new network infrastructure while furthering San Jose's smart city goals, from smart parking to traffic management.
San Jose's city council will review the terms of...
Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the past. Fire up the time machine, put on the sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and enjoy the memories!
Wearables and 'glassholes'...
The FAA and industry are working together on UAV regulatory issues: it may take years to work out a viable UAV traffic management system.
Without a doubt, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration’s Part 107 rule has made a big difference in making drone-based tower inspections...
While 5G trials are underway with commercial deployments a few years out, service providers are looking for solutions that can help them overcome capacity challenges in a cost-effective manner. With innovations in later releases of 3GPP, now service providers can offer Gigabit LTE service...
Last December, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office in northern Virginia used a drone to help search for a 92-year-old hunter who had gotten stranded overnight in the woods. Within 20 minutes, they had sighted the man, who was then rescued safely.
Public safety agencies are...
Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the past. Fire up the time machine, put on the sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and enjoy the memories!
Almost 20% of...
MulteFire brings flexible business models for operator, venue or neutral host ownership
As MulteFire gains industry traction and moves toward initial commercialization with an eye on enabling internet of things-type applications, let's take a look at some of the basics of the technology, as well...
