Carrier capital spending is expected to pick up this year after an investment lull, according to new analysis from Dell'Oro Group.
"After two consecutive years of declining capex trends, we believe there are reasons to be optimistic about the future," wrote Stefan Pongratz, Dell'Oro's lead...
This year will be foundational for 5G, but legacy telecom systems and the need for new revenue sources pose potential stumbling blocks for the industry, according to Deloitte's annual report on the outlook for the telecommunications industry.
Craig Wigginton, global telecommunications sector leader for Deloitte...
The Finnish government acquired a 3.3% stake in Nokia via its fully-owned holding company Solidium
The Finnish government has acquired 3.3% of the shares in Nokia Corporation for approximately  844 million euros ($1.04 billion).  The government said the acquisition was made through the state’s holding company...
The Chinese vendor said it expects to ship 300,000 small cells this year globally
BARCELONA- ZTE expects to see growing business opportunities with 5G in Asian and European markets, ZTE’s SVP and president of wireless product operation division, James Zhang, told reporters.
The executive said that...
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Danielle Meyers likes the view from the top -- of the cell tower, that is.
Meyers, a lead tower technician for six years for MillerCo, is based in Texas and the company's only woman tower climber in the field. She was part of a panel...
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--There are numerous challenges ahead for 5G network deployments, as the next generation of wireless technology moves from the lab to field testing to commercial deployments over the next few years.
During a session at the National Association of Tower Erectors conference this week,...
While the telecom industry at large is keenly focused on boosting LTE capacity on the road to commercialization of 5G, there are still many markets that rely on 3G networks to provide reliable coverage and capacity. In Belgium, operator Telenet is planning a mass...
For mobile operators, the phrase ‘innovate or die’ is perhaps more apt than it is across other industries.  After all, any incumbent operator that elects not to bid for a 5G license and roll-out the innovative new network technology is more than likely signaling...
A new cycle of federal scrutiny of Huawei in particular, and Chinese telecom companies in general seems to be rolling through the U.S. government. Joining a piece of companion legislation in the House, on Wednesday Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL)...
Nokia operating profit increased 7% year-over-year to $1.2 billion
As demand for LTE equipment continues to decline, infrastructure vendors are eagerly waiting for 5G-related spending cycles to kick in as carriers deploy and commercialize next-generation networks. Nokia CEO Rajeev Suri said in a statement the...
As 2018 kicks off, it’s important to consider what’s in store for telecommunications in the New Year and also understand what the industry did — or didn’t — accomplish last year.
From the Broadcast Incentive Auction to carriers’ ongoing efforts to become content providers, the...
T-Mobile US said that it expects to launch more than a dozen smartphone models with 600 MHz support this year and that it has already extended 600 MHz coverage to nearly 600 cities and towns.
The carrier said that in 2018, it "will launch more...
In a New Year's message, Huawei's Deputy Chairman and Rotating CEO Ken Hu said that the company saw 15% year-over-year revenue growth in 2017, and said that the industry's foundation for new growth lies in creating superior customer experiences in video, the internet of...
Move to modern, virtualized networks sends legacy 1AESS switch to the AT&T archive
2017 has been a year of bidding farewell to some notable contributors to science and technology. The Cassini spacecraft reached the end of its mission and plunged into the atmosphere of Saturn....
Ericsson shares see slight uptick following nomination announcement
The Ericsson Nomination Committee has tapped Ronnie Leten, former CEO of global mining, power tool and assembly equipment Atlas Copco, to serve as the network infrastructure vendor's new chairman of the board.
On June 1 the company announced...
Last year former Ericsson CEO Hans Vestberg, now in a key leadership role at Verizon, left the top spot, which he held for seven years out of a total of 28 with the infrastructure vendor. The context of his departure involved declining revenues, job...
Willis lays out the three Fs of in-building wireless: all-fiber, full spectrum support and future-ready
In a recent interview with RCR Wireless News, Zinwave CEO Scott Willis discussed some of the trends shaping the in-building wireless market, as well as discussed his firm's approach to...
Multi-operator small cell can support four carriers
Network infrastructure vendors are all looking for ways to take the cost out of distributed antenna systems to open up the vast--and underserved--market of enterprises that need in-building cellular connectivity. The approaches are essentially a re-architecture of DAS,...
Siklu provided gigabit millimeter wave equipment for project
Looking for a lower-cost alternative to fiber to connect multi-tenant public housing units, as well as a nearby homeless shelter, in Cleveland Ohio, Digital C worked with millimeter wave specialist Siklu to provide a wireless option to...
Ericsson says it will "accelerate" planned cuts
Last month network infrastructure giant Ericsson reported across the board sales losses in a Q2 2017 financial report with CEO Borje Ekholm projecting a continued decline in operating income between $362 million and $600 million over the next...
Nokia highlights interest from operators in the U.S. and Asia
Finnish vendor Nokia has announced plans to implement early 5G specifications, enhancing its "5G First" portfolio with the 3GPP 5G Phase I protocol, to meet growing interest for 5G mobility applications emerging from telecommunications operators...
Ericsson CEO said operating income could fall more than $360 million in next 12 months
Swedish infrastructure giant Ericsson reported across the board sales losses in a Tuesday Q2 financial report with CEO Borje Ekholm projecting a continued decline in operating income between $362 million...
Free, public Wi-Fi network being deployed with carrier O2 and Cornerstone Telecommunication Infrastructure
London's Square Mile, the colloquial name for the city's historic center, is set for a major boost in public Wi-Fi with a planned deployment from Cisco in partnership with local carrier O2...
Software-defined networking (SDN) holds great promise for the healthcare industry. Healthcare IT professionals are coaxed into updating hospital networks and data centers to protect patient data and support innovative medical applications. SDN can address these challenges. Here's a rundown of some of the different...
