Reader Forum: We can’t win the future with yesterday’s technology
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 say to the...
View ArticleReader Forum: Now small is beautiful for the network too
In the mobile handset world, there has long been a drive towards smaller more powerful devices. And even though the rise of the smartphone has seen a return to larger screen sizes, today’s handsets are...
View ArticleReader Forum: Why 60 GHz matters for small cell backhaul
Mobile networks up to 3G were designed to deliver excellent coverage to the handset, accommodating small PCM voice channels on the order of eight kilobits to 16 kb, rather than high data speeds. 3G...
View ArticleReader Forum: Changes, challenges and solutions for next-gen networks
Advanced mobile services such as LTE are forcing mobile operators to re-evaluate macro-focused network architecture. Even 3G service coverage maps are believed to be optimistic in many cases,
View ArticleReader Forum: Don’t ignore thermal management when selecting outdoor enclosures
This column outlines the factors to be considered when considering outdoor enclosures (or cabinets) to house wireless electronic equipment. This will review typical environmental conditions
View ArticleReader Forum: Gaining operational advantages in the intensifying wireless market
Today’s intense wireless market is no place for the uncertain. Many providers know they aren’t ideally equipped for the current market, even if they’ve had long-term success.
View ArticleReader Forum: Banks now lead the charge in developing markets
The M-PESA mobile money transfer and payments service took the world by surprise in 2007 when it debuted a successful business based on serving a previously underserved population: the rural poor.
View ArticleReader Forum: New business models to maximize M2M revenues for carriers
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 say to the...
View ArticleReader Forum: Enabling the new global mobile ecosystem
In the face of unprecedented worldwide growth in the use of mobile devices, mobile network operators are severely challenged to deliver the applications and performance users are demanding.
View ArticleReader Forum: Mobile messaging trends to look for in 2013
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 say to the...
View ArticleReality Check: Leveraging service and network intelligence
Whoever said “bandwidth is free” wasn’t speaking for operators trying to meet exploding user demands for video and multimedia content and communications, all while retaining customers and generating...
View ArticleReader Forum: SDN and its benefits
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Workforce: 3 questions on Rohde & Schwarz careers
Test and measurement company Rohde & Schwarz is one of the largest test and measurement companies globally. It currently has openings in the U.S. as well as Germany, Singapore, the Czech Republic,...
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Cyan launches SDN bridge between Cisco, Juniper
Collaboration has been a growing trend in the network virtualization space as vendors search for ways to work together on bringing more robust solutions to the market. One of the latest moves in this...
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iPhone demand may stretch Apple’s resources (RCR Mobile Minute)
Apple is reportedly stretching its resources to meet demand for the new iPhones. Just one day after the company announced a media event that is expected to include a new iPad launch, the Wall Street...
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Big Data & Analytics: Gartner calls analytics a top trend for 2015
Editor’s Note: The ecosystem of big data analytics, and its intersection with mobile networks and cloud computing has increasing relevance to wireless in areas that include service assurance, customer...
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Cell Tower News: NATE joins FCC safety workshop
NATE joins FCC safety workshop Two months ago the FCC announced that it would host a tower climber safety and injury prevention workshop in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 14. An industry event this huge...
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WebRTC vs. VoLTE: Is there room for both?
With voice over LTE technology rapidly being rolled out by a number of mobile operators, the move toward carrier-grade voice traffic running over data networks has finally arrived. VoLTE is not the...
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Highest, lowest wireless tax rates
Washington state taxes its citizens the most when it comes to wireless services, with a new report from Tax Foundation showing a combined federal, state and local tax rate totaling 24.42%. That number...
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Mobile Martyr: What are YOU wearing?
Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News has made many questionable decisions over the years. One of which is agreeing to let a long-time industry observer provide commentary on what is chapping his hide...
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