by Pivot
Tag: Carrier Evolution
Report: Two Paths Emerging for Voice Network Virtualization
It wasn’t so long ago that VoIP and softswitches appeared to be the future for telecom voice networks. But much of that equipment already is due for replacement – and rather than deploying more of…
Verizon NG-PON2 Testing Sets Up Move to Next Generation 10 Gbps FTTP
Verizon said yesterday that it will test NG-PON2 technology from Adtran and Calix with an eye toward upgrading to the new technology, which can support symmetrical speeds as high as 10 Gbps or higher per…
C Spire 5G Demo Highlights 5G Interest Beyond Big Four
C Spire said today that it successfully demonstrated 5G fixed wireless technology using spectrum in the 28 GHz band. The C Spire 5G news raises the question of whether we will see more companies outside…
AT&T Network Functions on Demand Lets Enterprises Download Routers in 76 Countries
AT&T remains very active on the software defined networking (SDN) and network functions virtualization (NFV) fronts. And as an announcement Sunday about AT&T Network Functions on Demand illustrates, the company sees strong potential for the…
Your New Low-Cost Open Source Cellular Network, Courtesy of Facebook OpenCellular
An open source cellular network movement was kick started yesterday, thanks to the new Facebook OpenCellular project. The initiative aims to bring a low cost, open source software defined wireless access platform to the market…
Suburban Broadband Wireless Equipment Launched
While broadband wireless equipment traditionally has targeted rural deployments, a new offering launched today by Mimosa Networks is designed specifically for suburban deployment, explained Mimosa Vice President of Marketing Brad Day in an interview. The…
Windstream Broadband: “Almost Half” of Customers Now Can Get 25 Mbps or Faster
Windstream clearly is serious about upgrading its broadband network infrastructure. A Windstream broadband progress report issued yesterday reveals that the company made substantial progress in boosting network speeds since it last provided an update just…
ZoneTV: OTT Content Integration is Key to Pay-TV Success
In order to adapt to the changing pay-TV landscape, operators must embrace OTT content integration with the traditional channel line-up, says ZoneTV CEO Jeff Weber. Weber made his comments at Telecompetitor’s recent broadbandTV event. Weber,…
Windstream Investment in CSAL Reduced by Half; Further Action to Come
Windstream investment in CSAL, the real estate investment trust (REIT) spun off from the company last year, is being reduced by half. Windstream said late yesterday that it has closed a transaction to transfer half…
Investors Urge FairPoint Sale to CSAL
A major investor is urging FairPoint Communications to consider a sale. The investor’s top choice would be a FairPoint sale to CSAL – Communications Sales & Leasing, the telecom real estate investment trust (REIT) that…
Frontier CEO: We’re Up to the Challenge of Competing With Cable
When it comes to telcos competing with cable companies, it’s not as difficult as some industry observers have argued, according to Frontier CEO Dan McCarthy. Although some people view cable companies as formidable competitors able…
AT&T Lets Customers Put Connected Cars on Wireless Plans
Wireless customers have become accustomed to adding tablets, hotspots and other devices to smartphone price plans. AT&T is hoping customers also will put connected cars on wireless plans, announcing new options today in that area.…