Small Cells

Qualcomm, a major proponent of deploying cellular in unlicensed spectrum using the LTE Unlicensed technology, is developing LTE-U small cells with partners Samsung and SpiderCloud Wireless. LTE-U is seen as …

Sprint is exploring a major shift in the way wireless service is delivered as it works to upgrade its network while implementing cost cuts throughout the company. One of the biggest costs …

Sprint CFO Tarek Robbiati says the struggling U.S. carrier is looking to the future and “5G” with its as-yet unspecified network improvement plans, which revolve around a densification strategy. Robbiati made …

Small cells could signal a ‘new neutral’ Neutral host providers like ExteNet Systems and Mobilitie foresee a shift in their business models as network architectures become more distributed. The term …

Verizon CFO said carrier will not wade into unlimited data fray as it continues to balance spectrum and infrastructure Verizon Communications may have a lot on its plate in terms …

Boingo transforming from infrastructure provider to managed services provider Mobile World Congress was decidedly a “5G”-oriented show, but Boingo Wireless CTO Derek Peterson was on hand to emphasize the long-term …

Xirrus wants to make Wi-Fi as secure and reliable as LTE Most of us have seen headlines that say Americans value Wi-Fi more than food, friends and sex, at least …

With small cell momentum on the rise, an increasing number of companies are seeking engineers with experience in both distributed antenna systems and other small cell technologies. RCR Wireless News …

Issues of site acquisition, backhaul and power have been significant small cell deployment challenges, but the industry is starting to get a better handle on how to address them – …

The small cell market has seen its share of ups and downs in the past few years, with initial hype for the technology not panning out as quickly as many …

Cellular signal boosters have often been viewed as consumer product nuisances that can cause major interference to mobile operators’ networks. However, operators have sometimes made use of so-called “industrial” signal …

As more small cells are deployed, scalability and reproducibility become central to return on investment, and new industry solutions are available that seek to streamline processes and shrink costs in …

Things are finally looking rosier for small cells, as the technology has started to gain its long-awaited deployment momentum. Small Cell Forum said in a recent report 2015 was a …

Evolution toward 5G, small cell deployments and dark fiber all impact backhaul outlook Network densification, currently being driven by deployment of small cells, will be a pillar of next-generation “5G” …

In-building wireless testing can be more complex than outdoor network testing because there are more potential sources of interference, and more variables to coordinate. An indoor small cell environment can …

On this episode of HetNet Happenings, host Sean Kinney, managing editor at RCR Wireless News, learns about antenna concealment solutions from Jon Fitzhugh, CEO of Colorado-based ConcealFab. Fitzhugh highlights how …

Carriers upgrades DAS, small cells, cells on wheels and more ahead of big game More than 75,000 football fans are expected to descend on the San Francisco metropolitan area for …

5 things to know today … 1. The small cell opportunity for commercial property owners continues to grow. Vertical Bridge has made a deal to manage wireless sites at 250 …

Iain Gillott from iGR breaks down Sprint network plans and does not like what he sees Much has been written and speculated in the last week about Sprint’s network plans …

Verizon connection growth slows, though tablets bolster postpaid position Verizon Wireless posted fourth quarter and full year financial results showing a continued slowdown in overall customer growth, though it looks …

AUSTIN, Texas – Market outlook for small cells deployments, in both the enterprise and carrier segments, was a major point of discussion during Verizon’s In Building Technology Users Forum; SpiderCloud …

Corning Optical breaks down the various wireless power solutions As in-building wireless usage continues to grow, building owners must find ways to meet the cellular coverage and capacity needs – …

Vertix sees small cells, Wi-Fi calling and the 600 MHz spectrum auction shaping 2016 Editor’s Note: With 2016 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from leading industry …

DragonWave predicts small cells, 5G and increased data demand to impact backhaul space in 2016 Editor’s Note: With 2016 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from leading …

Cobham Wireless predicts increased focus on network densification in 2016 Editor’s Note: With 2016 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from leading industry analysts and executives on …