February 21, 2022
Via: RCR Wireless NewsThe Federal Communications Commission continues its fight against robocalls, with several recent actions that include its largest-ever proposed fine against a Florida-based robocalling operation, a crackdown on service providers who have allegedly not lived up to their commitments to implementing […]
January 31, 2022
Via: RCR Wireless NewsChinese vendor ZTE reported that its net profit attributable to holders of ordinary shares of the listed company reached CNY6.5-7.2 billion ($1.02-$1.13 billion), an increase of 52.6% to 69% year-on-year. “During the year, the company, confronted with complex external environment, […]
January 13, 2022
Via: RCR Wireless NewsRobocall mitigation efforts are having an impact, according to new information from Transaction Network Services (TNS). But do consumers feel the difference? Not necessarily—or at least, not yet. TNS analyzes more than 1.6 billion calls across carrier networks each day […]
January 7, 2022
Via: RCR Wireless NewsAs enterprise IT leaders plan for 2022, the hybrid model blending remote and in-office work is likely to be the new normal. According to research from IDC, more than half of workers are planning to continue to work remotely or […]
December 20, 2021
Via: RCR Wireless NewsNon-terrestrial networks (NTN) are being integrated into 5G standards and, according to standards body ATIS, “maximize the inherent value of 5G networks by solving coverage problems and difficult use-cases that ground-based infrastructure alone cannot address.” While NTN are often assumed […]
November 10, 2021
Via: RCR Wireless NewsFor the last four decades, the wireless industry has been on its quest for enhancements in wireless networks and services. The RAN architecture has been opened in standardization for some time, but de facto interpretation and missing pieces have raised […]
November 2, 2021
Via: RCR Wireless NewsOver the past year it’s been hard to miss the headlines about huge fires across the world, from Australia, to Russia, to the USA. I am saddened to read about the damage to the landscape, wildlife and property, not to […]
November 1, 2021
Via: RCR Wireless NewsMobile Edge Computing and Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) are the same. The concept of edge computing brings computational functionality closer to the user of the data, with the goal of providing more scalable performance, reducing network load and hastening data […]
October 22, 2021
Via: The Fast ModeA new report by Juniper Research has found that the enhanced capabilities of 5G are driving enthusiasm and awareness of private cellular networks; bringing annual spend on network hardware and services to almost $12 billion globally by 2023, growing 116% […]
October 19, 2021
Via: RCR Wireless NewsA recently released joint survey by test company EXFO and Heavy Reading show that the majority of North American and European mobile network operators—88%—plan to move to 5G Standalone networks within the next two years. EXFO CEO Philippe Morin told […]
September 22, 2021
Via: The Fast ModeA recent McKinsey report provides valuable insight into possible future connectivity scenarios in different countries and different markets. Somewhat surprisingly, the outcome is not a ready closure of the connectivity divide – rather the exact opposite. Their research suggests that […]
August 20, 2021
Via: TechRadarThe number of 5G customers in China is now more than half a billion as demand for the technology continues to grow worldwide. Analysis by The Register of the latest figures from China’s largest three carriers shows that the landmark […]
August 18, 2021
Via: Network ComputingFor most of the last 30 years, businesses have strived to create enterprise networks that are performant, resilient, and secure. Securing these networks has been, and continues to be, a major focus for CISOs. However, over the last decade, security […]
August 17, 2021
Via: Network World.comAll good things must come to an end, and that includes the 3G network that has been around since the late aughts. Telcos are supporting and building out vastly superior 5G networks, and they don’t want to spend time and […]
July 22, 2021
Via: RCR Wireless NewsAT&T saw growth in all three of its areas of focus during the second quarter: Wireless, fiber and HBO Max, but it was the newly announced wholesale deal with Dish Network that drew analysts’ attention during the company’s quarterly call. […]
June 29, 2021
Via: RCR Wireless NewsThe confluence of 5G and augmented reality has been a cornerstone of digital disruption conversations for quite a while. However, only recently has both 5G and AR/VR been at a level of maturity to truly cooperate and enable new experiences […]
June 15, 2021
Via: RCR Wireless NewsAvailability, reliability and speed are three key aspects of a mobile network — but when it comes to 5G, it appears that each of the three national networks are excelling at a different one of those aspects, at least according […]
May 24, 2021
Via: CSOWhen hacking began many decades ago, it was mostly the work of enthusiasts fueled by their passion for learning everything they could about computers and networks. Today, nation-state actors are developing increasingly sophisticated cyberespionage tools, while cybercriminals are cashing in […]
May 12, 2021
Via: RCR Wireless NewsWith ICT vendor Huawei Technologies largely locked out of the market in the United States and some of its allied countries, the Chinese company is continuing its push to have global regulators, operators and other technology partners adopt a zero-trust […]
April 30, 2021
Via: RCR Wireless NewsBack in 2017, an EY telecom survey asked telecommunications CIOs and CTOs what they thought were the biggest opportunities and obstacles facing them in the next three years. Virtualization was already seen as one of the most important enablers of […]