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Tag: VoLTE
FCC T-Mobile Network Outage Investigation Begins
As part of the FCC T-Mobile network outage investigation, the commission invited anyone impacted by the outage to file comments about the impact. The date
COVID-19 Mobile Usage Increased One Hour a Day; Consumers Value ICT, Report Says
COVID-19 mobile usage did not see as big an increase as fixed broadband saw. Nevertheless, 83% of smartphone users said ICT (information and communications
Report: 5G Device Availability to Include More Spectrum Bands, Every Major Vendor in 2020
Limited 5G device availability has dictated the spectrum bands that operators can use, but that’s set to change, according to Ericsson, which expects to see global 5G device shipments reach . . .
Nex-Tech Wireless Preps for 5G, Enables VoLTE and Wi-Fi Calling
Current networks will make it easier for Nex-Tech to offer 5G in the future using 600 MHz spectrum. Upgrades will use Ericsson equipment and include VoLTE and . . .
5G IoT Applications Like Connected Vehicles Will Rely on a Cloud-Native Approach
Even some smaller, more specialized wireless providers are focusing heavily on a cloud-native approach to support current LTE networks…
CTIA: 5G Will Provide Big Spectral Efficiency Gains
At 30 bits per second per Hertz, 5G spectral efficiency is double that of LTE-Advanced technology. But it’s just one example of what the wireless industry is doing to . . .
Carolina West Wireless Gets Ready for 5G, VoLTE
Carolina West Wireless will use Ericsson to modernize its network. The carrier will deploy Ericsson’s Fast VoLTE Launch platform and will use Ericsson 5G NR equipment to . . .
Behind AT&T $5.25 Million 911 Outage Settlement
An AT&T 911 outage settlement with the FCC involved two outages in 2017 that affected AT&T mobile customers with VoLTE service. An FCC report about one of the outages attributed the outage to . . .
AT&T Blends Communication Technologies with Enhanced Mobile Offering
Businesses can now improve customer service, brand image and employee productivity with AT&T Collaborate – Enhanced Mobile.
Verizon, Ericsson, Qualcomm Complete VoLTE Over Cat M1 Call
Voice for IoT, a niche application, got a boost with Verizon as they announced a successful VoLTE over Cat M1 test. Applications could include…
Sonus Genband Merger Seeks Scale, Complementary Products, Values Combined Company at $745M
A Sonus Genband merger brings together two companies that traditionally focused on IP communications, but who have gone in different directions on
AT&T Call Protect Offers Free Fraud Blocking
AT&T Call Protect works on phones that support HD voice in areas where HD voice service is supported. That includes most popular smartphones and a large
Using T-Mobile DIGITS on Competitor Phones Has Strings Attached
Using T-Mobile DIGITS on competitor phones sounds like a great idea. But the capability essentially is only for business users and businesses must . . .
4G LTE Service Now A Reality In Rural Coos County, NH
The first phase of the project provides 4G LTE service from four tower sites: Chapel Hill in Pittsburg, Milan Hill…
FCC Mobility Fund Proposal Raises Important Questions
An FCC mobility fund proposal comes up for a vote next month. Some stakeholders say that’s too soon, while others question elements of the proposal, such as
Report: VoLTE Subscribers to Total 310 Million Come Year-End
The number of VoLTE subscribers is driven by purchases of VoLTE-capable devices, as VoLTE is being marketed primarily as a device feature, not a service.
Packet Data Core Investment Forecast to Hit $42 Billion by 2021
A packet data core investment forecast from ABI Research calls for NFV to represent half of the spending on the technology.
SI Wireless Launches WiFi Calling for Subscribers Using Cloud VoWiFi Solution from Interop Technologies
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.
Report: VoLTE Dropped Call Rates Can Be 4-5 Times Higher than for 2G/3G
VoLTE dropped call rates may be particularly high for international roamers, notes Amdocs, based on an analysis of 25 million voice and data connections
U.S. Cellular VoLTE Launch Aims to Boost Roaming Revenues
U.S. Cellular VoLTE plans will include one market this year, after trials in three markets, said the company’s CEO at a Citi financial conference.
T-Mobile Technology Plans Include 4×4 MIMO, LTE-U and More
T-Mobile technology accomplishments for 2015 included deploying Wideband LTE nationwide, carrying almost 40% of calls using VoLTE and making Extended Range
Global LTE Forecast: 78.6% Annual Growth to 2019
A global LTE forecast from Transparency Market Research calls for a $610.71 billion market by 2019.
T-Mobile Free 4G LTE CellSpot Targets Areas Lacking Indoor Coverage
T-Mobile developed the 4G LTE CellSpot with Alcatel-Lucent. The product attaches to a broadband connection and covers 3,000 square feet, T-Mobile said.