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Verizon Restructures into Three Business Units, Hires Former Ericsson CEO
As Verizon restructures, Hans Vestbert will head Network & Technology, one of three operating units under the new structure. The other units are . . .
In Pursuit of Next Generation FTTP, Verizon OMCI Specs Seek NG-PON2 Interoperability
The Verizon OMCI spec aims to let carriers mix ONTs and OLTs from different manufacturers. The carrier hopes other carriers also will adopt the spec so . . .
T-Mobile and Ericsson First in North America to Demo Nearly 1 Gbps via LTE over-the-air
AT&T 5G Trials with Qualcomm, Ericsson Aim to Take Leadership with 5G Standards
Upcoming AT&T 5G trials with Qualcomm and Ericsson appear to be an attempt by AT&T to take leadership with actual emerging 3GPP 5G Release 15 standards
Ericsson, U.S. Cellular 5G Field Test Achieves 9 Gbps Peak Speed
U.S. Cellular 5G field tests suggest the carrier doesn’t want to be left behind as larger carriers — particularly Verizon — gear up to deploy the . . .
Mobile Video Viewing Survey Finds 85% Jump Since 2010
A mobile video viewing survey conducted by Ericsson ConsumerLab found that 40% of respondents daily watch YouTube and 37% watch two TV episodes in a row on
5G Race is On, Ericsson Says They Are First Out of the Gate
Ericsson claims to be first out of the gate with a commercial 5G radio, in what will certainly be an increasingly competitive 5G race…
Adtran Sees Great Opportunity in Next Generation Network Disruption
Next generation network disruption is coming as carriers shift to a software-driven approach. Adtran embraces this approach in the hopes of…
NG-PON2 Forum Adds Board Members
Executives from Verizon, ADTRAN, Calix, Ericsson and other vendors and network operators have joined the NG-PON2 Forum board of directors.
GCI Broadband Wireless Brings Social Benefits to Remote Areas of Alaska
When GCI broadband wireless replaced satellite service for residents in remote Alaskan villages, healthcare and high school graduation rates improved.
IHS: Sharp Drop in LTE Infrastructure Revenue Signals Post-LTE Peak Era
LTE infrastructure revenue dropped 18% between 4Q15 and 1Q16, illustrating entry into the post-LTE era.
IoT Connections Forecast to Exceed Mobile Phones in 2018
An IoT connections forecast from Ericsson calls for Internet of Things connections to grow 23% annually between 2015 and 2021.
Ericsson, Comcast Roll Out WiFi on Wheels
WiFi on Wheels will enable Comcast to offer customers WiFi coverage at sporting events and the like. Disaster recovery also will be. . .
Report: IMS and VoIP Revenues Hit $5.5 Billion in 2015
Worldwide IP multimedia subsystem (IMS) and VoIP revenues grew 31% in 2015, says research firm IHS.
Three Cities to Showcase AT&T Smart Cities Framework
The AT&T Smart Cities Framework is based on partnerships with Ericsson, Cisco, Qualcomm, IBM, GE and others.
Neuroscience and Smartphones: Ericsson Quantifies User Frustration with Delays
Ericsson used neuroscience and smartphones to devise Net Promoter Scores for wireless carriers, based on users’ experience with re-buffering and other
Is AT&T Exiting the IPTV Business?
Bloomberg says AT&T is exiting the IPTV video business and will use a home gateway to provide DirecTV and broadband service that will include OTT video
Windstream IPTV Footprint Expands to Texas
The Windstream IPTV footprint currently includes two markets. They are now expanding to a Houston suburb and will compete with Comcast
Indoor Mobile Forecast: Six-Fold Increase by 2020
An indoor mobile forecast from ABI Research calls for 53 exabytes per month by 2020. The forecast includes Wi-Fi offload as well as cellular traffic.
Windstream Kinetic TV Launch Highlights IPTV Renaissance of Sorts
The Windstream Kinetic TV launch is an IP-based offering using Ericsson Mediaroom and Arris equipment and relying primarily on fiber to a neighborhood node.
Small Cell Forecast: 43% Annual Growth Through 2020
A small cell forecast from ABI calls for LTE small cells to represent 85% of the market by 2020.
Frontier to Use Ericsson OSS/BSS Software
GCI and Ericsson to Bring High-speed Access to Alaska’s North Slope
Ericsson: Prepare Your Network for Connected Everything
As the Internet of Things emerges over the next 5 – 10 years, broadband carriers of all sizes should begin preparing their network now for a connected everything world, says Ericsson.