Editor’s Note: This article first appeared in RCR Wireless News’ January Special Edition: “Unwrapping the Opportunities, the next generation of smart devices. To see all of the articles from that …
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The digital home will use various technologies, software to connect: Wi-Fi, 60 GB, Zigbee and more will make way into homes
by Tracy Fordby Tracy FordEditor’s Note: This article first appeared in RCR Wireless News’ January Special Edition: “Unwrapping the Opportunities, the next generation of smart devices. To see all of the articles from that …
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@ MWC: Ericsson, Akamai partnership centers on better mobile web experience
by Tracy Fordby Tracy FordBARCELONA, Spain – L.M. Ericsson signed a strategic alliance with Akamai Technologies Inc. to jointly develop solutions around improving the end-user experience on the mobile web. Ultimately, the combination could …
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The Federal Communications Commission adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to try to reform the Universal Service Fund and Intercarrier Compensation system, both of which are “plagued with waste …
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HERSHEY, Pa.—Distributed antenna systems (DAS) are becoming an integral part of the cellular network as 70% to 80% of network traffic takes place indoors, said Keith Kaczmarek of InSite Wireless. …
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Huawei sues to stop sale of some Motorola assets to Nokia Siemens Networks
by Tracy Fordby Tracy FordHuawei Technologies Co. Ltd. is asking a U.S. court to block the sale of some of Motorola Inc.’s wireless networks business to Nokia Siemens Networks, charging that the $1.2 billion …
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Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly Reader Forum section. In an attempt to broaden our interaction with our readers we have created this forum for those with something meaningful to …
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T-Mobile USA Inc.’s (DTEGY) tower assets are likely to get interest from the top three tower companies as T-Mobile’s tower assets are in good locations nationwide and have an operator …
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Carlson Wireless Technologies is betting wireless Internet service providers will want to use white-spaces spectrum to enhance their service in hard-to-reach regions. The company recently unveiled RuralConnect IP, a radio …
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Trying to figure out winners and losers in the LTE space is going to take a few years to figure out, as operators test networks and announce trials before going …
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While many analysts thought the CES Internet TV battle would be a strictly Apple/Google affair, dark horse Cisco crashed the party early with CEO John Chambers announcing the firm’s new …
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Barrett Xplore Inc. said it will deploy Tellabs’ (TLAB) SmartCore 9160 platform as it rolls out a combination terrestrial/satellite broadband system using WiMAX technology across Canada. The rural broadband provider …
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@ ACUTA: Universities need to work with operators to get LTE services on campus
by Tracy Fordby Tracy FordPHOENIX—Adequate wireless coverage is going to be a competitive advantage when students are choosing which university they attend. As such, universities are going to have to become proactive working with …
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Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly Reader Forum section. In an attempt to broaden our interaction with our readers we have created this forum for those with something meaningful to …
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Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly Reader Forum section. In an attempt to broaden our interaction with our readers we have created this forum for those with something meaningful to …
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Spotlight on: Core Development Services: Firm hires former city planners to fast-track siting deployments
by Tracy Fordby Tracy FordCalifornia has gained a reputation as one of the most difficult states to get towers sited. One company is using that ungainly standing as a way to differentiate its services …
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Globecomm Systems Inc. (GCOM) has found a niche in the wireless space by solving complex communications problems using wireless and satellite technologies. The Hauppauge, N.Y.-based company was a finalist in …
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CHICAGO – The opening keynote at this year’s 4G World event was decidedly old school as David Haight, VP of product development emerging devices at AT&T Inc., talked about a …
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Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in PCIA’s Wireless Infrastructure 2010 show guide. As wireless networks continue to need capacity to handle the explosion of data applications, Distributed Antenna Systems …
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HOLLYWOOD, Fla.—In 2020, people will live in intelligent homes, connect with a digital lifestyle that allows us to be more productive, more efficient, and have better lives, said Magnus Ojert, …
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Editor’s Note: This is an article from our September Special Edition, Behind the Scenes: A focus on integrated subscriber and network management systems. During the next few weeks, RCR Wireless …
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FRISCO, Texas – Wireless operators are going to have to partner with over-the-top content providers in order to stay relevant to end users, Genband CTO Fred Kemmerer said at this …
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Motricity offers real-time, zero-touch content and services to smart phones
by Tracy Fordby Tracy FordMotricity today launched its mCore MobileCast platform, designed to help operators deliver relevant content and services to end users’ smartphones in a real-time, zero-touch environment. “Smartphone user now have access …
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Crown Castle International Corp. (CCI) closed on its previously announced acquisition of NewPath Networks Inc. Crown paid $115 million for the Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) networks provider, adding 35 DAS …
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Contraband cellphones are the top problem today at prisons. Yet, attempts to block cellphone usage by prisoners has been a controversial topic – wireless operators don’t like cellphone jammers because …