BROWSING: MWC

Sprint tech exec breaks down carrier’s recent LTE and 5G moves

Sprint COO of Technology Guenther Ottendorfer digs into the carrier’s recent technology announcements set to bolster LTE and 5G plans. On this week’s “Carrier Wrap” we speak with Guenther Ottendorfer, COO of technology at Sprint, to get an update on the...

Sprint sees mobile 5G within 5 years; finding capex savings in new tech

Playing it even more conservative than rival Verizon, Sprint CFO Tarek Robbiati said the carrier sees mobile 5G within the next 5 years. Similar to plans by larger rivals, Sprint sees initial “5G” deployments centered on fixed wireless internet access – also...

Verizon sees mobile 5G in late 2019; one-third through its virtualization efforts

Verizon said it’s more cautious on deployment of mobile 5G services than rivals coming out of MWC, though does expect technology to be a game changer. Verizon Communications is seen by many in a leadership position in terms of the move towards...

Deutsche Telekom inks M2M partnership with China Unicom, smart glass deal with Zeiss

DT said M2M deal with China Mobile will provide customers access to the Chinese market, while smart glass partnership could target augmented reality. BARCELONA, Spain – Deutsche Telekom and China Unicom inked a partnership to enhance their respective machine-to-machine operations and...

Worst of the Week: Did Sprint come of age at MWC?

Was the strong showing at the recent MWC event by Sprint a sign of maturation or more cynically an attempt to attract attention? Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week. There’s a lot of nutty stuff that goes...

Huawei, Deutsche Telekom involved in cloud-based 5G E2E network slicing demo

Cloud-based 5G end-to-end network slicing demo hosted at DT’s lab in Bonn, Germany. Huawei and Deutsche Telekom said they are currently carrying out a demonstration of cloud-based “5G” end-to-end network slicing, which includes radio access, transport and core network elements. ...

MWC 2017 Video Wrap: Reality check for IoT and 5G

More realistic expectations and real-world use cases highlighted significant action around 5G and IoT at this week’s Mobile World Congress event. With this week’s Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona, Spain, in full swing, we figured it would be a good time...

MWC 2017 Video Wrap: Sprint MIMO, 5G testing and IoT simplicity highlight early MWC action

UPDATE: Story updated to clarify Sprint handset requirements for 64T64R MIMO. RCR Wireless News editors dive into early news out of this week’s MWC event, including Sprint MIMO moves, 5G test and simplifying IoT deployments. With this week’s Mobile World Congress...

Kagan: What to expect at MWC 2017

So, what can we expect from Mobile World Congress 2017 next week in Barcelona, Spain? Looking at CTIA and CES, I expect to see plenty. All these conferences are a great barometer of the industry in transition as they show where we’ve come from,...

Spectrum auction slows, 5G plans ramp and MWC preview

“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...

5G focus at MWC; Sprint brings back service contracts

This week’s Carrier Wrap looks at 5G news coming out of MWC and Sprint brings back service contracts The recent Mobile World Congress event was chock-a-block full of news surrounding the ongoing development of “5G” technology. Vendors and carriers alike were bullish on their plans...

5G, IoT and devices set to shine at MWC 2016

MWC set to showcase latest in 5G technology advances, IoT and some high-profile device launches The mobile telecom world is set to again convene in Barcelona, Spain, for the annual Mobile World Congress event, with this year’s festivities expected to feature a strong dose of...

Quortus, ACS partner on MEC technology, MWC PoC

Firms looking to boost MEC technology advances, promise PoC demo at MWC The mobile edge computing space is set to receive a boost as Quortus and Applied Computer Solutions said they plan to partner on technology supporting MEC, with plans for a proof of concept...

GSMA Mobile World Congress 2016: Mobile is Everything (sponsored content)

Register for Mobile World Congress 2016, Feb. 22-25, in Barcelona For industry veterans, working in the mobile ecosystem can feel like a never-ending series of conferences, exhibitions and meetings. Not only can these events become costly in terms of time and money, they often don’t...

Skyroam Hotspot device review: #MWC15

Need for #MWC15 Speed Each year, RCR Wireless News sends members of our team to Barcelona, Spain, to cover the  proverbial "Super Bowl" of the mobile industry – GSMA's Mobile World Congress. Last year, our team met with over 125 companies, posted dozens of articles and...

#TBT: MWC 2010 sees VoLTE rise, WiMAX last stand … 5 years ago this week

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! @MWC: WiMAX players...