The latest LTE network testing numbers from OpenSignal showed South Korea remained world’s fastest, with the U.S. wallowing at one-third the speed.
South Korea again came out on top in terms of cellular network data speeds among 87 countries included in...
As telecom operators move to decommission legacy GSM and CDMA networks in favor of LTE technology, steps must be taken to ensure a smooth process.
Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Reality Check section is where C-level executives and advisory firms from...
NTT DoCoMo and NEC said a recent MIMO test used spectrum between the 3 GHz and 6 GHz bands and showed eight-times gain in spectral efficiency.
Work continues on what is termed “massive” multiple-input/multiple-output antenna technology, with NTT DoCoMo and NEC announcing a recent trial...
Wi-Fi looks a little more like LTE in Qualcomm's 802.11ax chipsets
Wi-Fi that works is mission critical to many enterprises, and most people also rely on Wi-Fi to stay connected at home. But Wi-Fi that works today may disappoint tomorrow, if the number or type...
Regulator plans include spectrum across low-, mid- and high-band channels to support 5G trials beginning in 2018, and commercial services in 2020.
United Kingdom telecommunications regulator Ofcom is looking to bolster spectrum support for planned “5G” services with a number of long-simmering...
Verizon and T-Mobile were in a statistical dead heat in terms of LTE speeds, with T-Mobile closing the gap on Verizon in terms of LTE coverage.
The battle for domestic wireless network supremacy continues to be waged between Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile US,...
The promise of augmented and virtual reality will be dependent on 5G networks that can handle the speed and capacity requirements of AR and VR.
Editor’s Note: In the Analyst Angle section, we’ve collected a group of the industry’s leading analysts to give their outlook...
Mobile edge computing is viewed by many mobile network operators as related to 5G, but MNOs can glean benefits from MEC in their current 4G-based operations.
Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Reality Check section is where C-level executives and advisory firms...
AT&T lays claim to being first domestic operator to support international VoLTE roaming services, though U.S. support remains spotty.
AT&T expanded voice-over-LTE roaming into Japan, signing a deal with NTT DoCoMo to support AT&T’s high-definition voice service for customers traveling in the Asian...
Millimeter wave spectrum bands are shaping up to be a key component of 5G fixed wireless deployment plans.
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Tiny pop-up stores are a huge business at events like the Super Bowl, as retailers look to capitalize on the crowds to boost sales and increase exposure. But a pop-up store near a stadium or downtown hotel doesn't always have access to a wired...
SK Telecom reported operating revenue of $3.82 billion.
South Korean operator SK Telecom said it ended 2016 with 21.07 million LTE subscribers, surging 11.1% year-on-year, according to the telco’s earnings release. SK Telecom also said 21.87 million of its customers were using smartphones at...
AT&T said initial 5G Evolution markets under the Network 3.0 Indigo label to include Austin, Indianapolis; sets 55% SDN control target for year-end.
AT&T continued to fill in its “5G” network plans, noting plans to launch its first “5G Evolution markets” in...
“Carrier Wrap” looks at the wind down of the FCC’s 600 MHz incentive auction, update on 5G deployment plans and previews what to expect from MWC.
On this week’s “Carrier Wrap” we speak with Dan Hays, partner at PwC’s...
CEA Tech’s Leti research institute set for a six-month trial of 5G “block filtered-OFDM” waveform said to overcome LTE limitations.
France’s CEA Tech said its Leti research institute recently announced plans to deploy a “5G” framework designed to demonstrate a new “post-orthogonal frequency...
AT&T Q4 call dominated by policy questions, but carrier said to be ahead of schedule on software integration, light on new 5G details.
AT&T’s latest chat with the financial analyst community concerning its fourth quarter operations performance was dominated by talk of...
Consolidation continues in the semiconductor market, with two makers of internet of things modules joining forces. Switzerland's U-blox is paying $52.5 million in cash for SIMCom's cellular modem products, research and development team and customer base. China's SIMCom, which is currently owned by SimTech...
5G trial progress a highlight of Verizon Q4 results as the telecom giant suffered under competitive strain from T-Mobile, AT&T and Sprint.
Verizon Communications is looking to maintain its position near the head of “5G” network development, noting it’s currently moving on...
AT&T might have killed off its 2G network for the benefit of 4G and 5G, but let’s not forget just how awesome that GSM/GPRS/EDGE network was.
Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week. There’s a lot of nutty...
5G will be more than a new generation of mobile.
Qualcomm Senior Vice President Raj Talluri explains
It’s a unifying fabric that will connect billions of devices in some of the fastest, most reliable and most efficient ways possible. The impact will be revolutionary, reshaping industries...
Signals Research Group conducted 4x4 MIMO testing that showed a 55% speed boost on a live T-Mobile network using Samsung devices.
Claimed performance advantages of complex multiple-input/multiple-output antenna technologies appear to have been validated by recent network performance testing conducted by Signals...
A new report from SNS Research predicts 125% CAGR over the next three years on VRAN spending, with 5G a significant influence by 2020.
Forecasts on the expected increased use of virtualized platforms by telecommunication operators received further fuel from a recent report...
Now that nearly every new smartphone sold in the U.S., Japan, South Korea and much of Europe includes an LTE modem, one might think all modems are pretty much the same. After all, "5G" smartphones are still a few years away and LTE is...
2017 is expected to see greater use of LTE for public safety, neutral host models powering in-building plans and more NB-IoT deployments.
Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across the mobile telecommunications space on what...
