It’s fun to think about all the cool features carmakers add to make their vehicles more appealing, even if they are a bit ridiculous. Like Bentley’s infotainment package that builds computer tablets into the headrests, or their retractable tailgate bench, Jaguar’s retracting gear shifting...
The wireless industry was full of expansion, growth, activity, excitement and some disappointment in 2017. So, what can we expect in 2018? Wireless will continue to be the center of the universe. Other industries will partner with and use wireless to expand and grow....
When I was 13, I wanted a phone in my room, so I could talk to friends in my own space instead of sitting on the basement stairs or pacing back and forth in the kitchen and ultimately knotting the curly cord like a...
The 802.1X standard for authenticating access to wired and wireless networks has met with a good deal of scrutiny in recent years. While 802.1X was considered a success when initially implemented on wired networks, with the shift to wireless networks, the growth of the...
As the world moves toward implementing LTE Enhanced and 5G mobile wireless technologies, buildings of all types will need in-building wireless systems to provide strong coverage and capacity. While mobile operators have deployed such systems in large venues like stadiums and airports, they have...
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and VoIP are wireless technologies that the computer world has been using for decades. Designed to facilitate the exchange of data, most of our modern computer life depends on them.
Wireless technology is rapidly advancing. With ultra-dense infrastructure already being built for 5G,...
Everyone has experienced it. You’re outside, talking on your phone or looking at the latest breaking news, or checking what’s happening on social media, and as soon as you step inside — an office building, a shop, your apartment — your connection suddenly slows,...
You would think Google is a giant success in everything they touch, but in reality, they win and lose just like every other company. Troubles and problems reported on their newest Pixel 2 smartphone are an example of a great company who can’t seem...
As the enterprise relentlessly moves to wireless as the default communication modality in all locations, the role of wireless connectivity changes and performance requirements grow. Wi-Fi continues to be the fundamental technology for indoor data traffic, but cellular and other technologies play an increasingly...
The internet is a defining element of the twenty-first century as it forever changed the way we live, communicate, and get information. This is particularly true for wireless technology. Today, more than 99 percent of Americans have access to an LTE network, and they’re using it...
The wireless industry continues to transform itself. This is an exciting time in the pay TV industry with cable television companies like Comcast and Charter re-entering the wireless space. If you recall, this has been tried once before several years ago and failed miserably....
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!
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Yesterday, wireless carriers AT&T Mobility, Verizon Wireless, Sprint and T-Mobile US were all headed in the same direction. However, today they all seem to be heading in different directions. Let’s take a closer look at each and at the industry in general. At the...
The partners said the alliance will work to ensure stable communications in smart manufacturing environments where various wireless systems coexist
A group of companies and research institutions in Japan have formed the Flexible Factory Partner Alliance (FFPA) in order to encourage the use of IoT...
Gap Wireless, a leading distributor of products and services for the mobile broadband and wireless markets, announced today it has opened an 8,000 square foot warehouse in Calgary, Alberta to support its distribution business in Western Canada. The warehouse, located in close proximity to...
Something confusing is happening in the wireless industry. Why is Verizon, one of the two biggest wireless growth giants, stuck in the mud? AT&T is the other growth giant, and they have been on a rapid transformation and growth wave. Other competitors like Sprint,...
The rumor mill is working hard. The question is, will Sprint and T-Mobile U.S. finally get together and merge? No one knows. Not even Sprint and T-Mobile. First, they have to decide yes or no. If yes, then the U.S. government has to approve...
Mississauga, Ontario, has been adopting a number of smart city initiatives and fostered the reputation as one of Canada’s safest cities. The municipal government improved services with a private fiber network and a citywide wireless network using Cisco solutions.
The city decided to deploy a...
HFC networks are the likely candidate for wireless/wireline convergence, and with continued roll outs of power cabling in fiber networks, they can stay that way.
Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Reality Check section is where C-level executives and advisory firms from across the...
In addition to being a wireless and telecom analyst, I am also a columnist and author, so I am asked to judge many conference awards. The 2017 AOTMP Telecom Management Conference Awards are for the best telecom management, best practices and industry standards for...
Deep dive: In-building wireless for connected buildings
Russell Vest, Executive Director of Business Development, ExteNet Systems, Inc discusses in-building wireless technologies at the Enterprise IoT Summit in Austin, Texas.
https://youtu.be/edrt4fO3900
With more than 30 years of experience in the wireless and telecommunications industry, Mr. Vest directs ExteNet?s...
Wired network operators should look to tap their current infrastructure to provide an enhanced wireless experience.
Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Reality Check section is where C-level executives and advisory firms from across the mobile industry share unique insights and experiences.
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This year’s Super Bowl had all sorts of funny television commercials including one from Sprint attacking Verizon Wireless. This is a bold new move from Sprint and it comes at the beginning of a healthy turnaround. Sprint is growing once again and now they...
We’ve all been following growth of social media in recent years. Twitter has remained important, but has not grown like Facebook and LinkedIn. I have said all along, they need to find that one important distinction--the Twitter edge. Now I get the strong feeling...
