wi-fi

How far we have come from two-wire analog Plain Old Telephone Systems (POTS) lines to modern methods of communications. While two-wire POTS lines have mostly been repurposed to permit DSL …

Ruckus to ship 802.11ax access points this quarter This week Ruckus, an Arris company, announced it plans to begin shipping access points that support the newest flavor of Wi-Fi, IEEE …

Enterprises have an increasing number of choices for wireless network technology, with private LTE starting to emerge as a viable option for enterprise deployments. With new options come tough decisions …

Wi-Fi’s massive success (more than half of mobile device traffic is over Wi-Fi) has not stopped Wi-Fi from evolving. Wi-Fi continues to improve in performance, ease of use, and its …

With the proliferation of devices, the home is rapidly becoming a dense environment requiring a new level of Wi-Fi performance and coverage. The wireless footprint of these devices varies considerably …

MulteFire and Wi-Fi will complement cellular connectivity For stadium owners and operators, as well mobile service providers, offering guests a premium experience, complete with seamless and robust wireless connectivity in …

Using Data Science to Optimize the Wireless Experience and Minimize WLAN Costs The explosive growth of smart mobile devices, applications, and Internet of Things (IoT) has created a big challenge …

Derek Peterson talks future of 5G and Wi-FI In this Q&A with Derek Peterson, chief technology officer at Boing Wireless, the executive continues to spread his message of network and …

Cellular is increasingly expanding into unlicensed Wi-Fi frequencies The 3GPP has finalized the non-standalone and standalone 5G New Radio (NR) standards and is further defining the next generation of cellar …

IEEE Wi-Fi roadmap calls for continued enhancements with ax, WiGig and ad variants of 802.11 standard While it’s not the subject of the generational hype cycles that influence the cellular …

With cellular and Wi-Fi, “You need them both,” analyst says Commercial, standards-based 5G deployments are set to go live later this year. At the same time, Wi-Fi continues to see …

A Q&A with Wi-Fi expert Claus Hetting RCR Wireless News recently discussed the evolution of Wi-Fi with Claus Hetting, CEO and chairman of Wi-Fi Now, a firm that evangelizes all …

Wi-Fi continues to evolve with IEEE 802.11ax, 802.11ad and 802.11ay standards Operators the world over are looking to commercialize multi-gigabit, low latency 5G services; it’s the predominant source of hype …

The next generation of Wi-Fi security is now available, with a new certification program for Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 just launched by Wi-Fi Alliance. Here is a basic introduction to …

We were privileged to speak with Shawn Omstead, VP Residential Products at Bell Canada for the preparation of our upcoming report “From Managed Home Wi-Fi to Enabling the Secure Smart Home …

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 …

ConnectX talk delves into NASCAR’s unique IT challenges CHARLOTTE, N.C.–Just a few hundred yards from the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Steve Worling gave the audience at the Connectivity Expo an …

Wi-Fi has become a household necessity even for kids as young as four years of age. It is No. 1 method of connecting in the home, at work, and, increasingly, …

The European Commission (EC) is inviting municipal authorities to apply for €15,000 vouchers to finance Wi-Fi equipment and installation in public spaces. Vouchers worth €17.75 million in total will be …

The University of New Hampshire InterOperability Lab has expanded its Wi-Fi testing capabilities to include Broadband Forum testing that quantifies Wi-Fi access point performance. The testing is in line with …

  Boingo ended the first quarter with 41 DAS venues live and 84 DAS venues in backlog Revenue from the distributed antenna system (DAS) segment accounted for 41% of Boingo …

With the recent purchase of InterDigital’s XCellAir, European managed Wi-Fi company Fon seeks to help network operators capitalize on their Wi-Fi presence in residential homes — and get a foothold …

  There are many reasons why in-building cellular coverage can be challenging. The placement of cell towers, geographical terrain, or building materials can all play a role in poor in-building …

  The deployment initially includes a total of 50 small cells with plans of deploying additional small cells during the coming months UK firm Cambridge Communication Systems (CCS) has announces …

Military connectivity is major revenue driver for Boingo While Boingo Wireless is largely known for providing Wi-Fi at large venues like stadia and airports, the company provides a range of …