Why WISPA cares about all the CBRS hullabaloo

There’s a Citizens Broadband Radio Services (CBRS) event today that’s garnering attention from large and small wireless carriers alike.

75% of enterprise data expected to be processed on the edge by 2020

Industry experts participating in the Edge Computing Congress shared their views on how and when enterprises can benefit from edge computing.

Arista refreshes CloudVision, integrates with Red Hat's Ansible

On Tuesday, Arista Networks announced new capabilities and integrations on its CloudVision 2019 software platform to help organizations reduce their…

NTT Docomo set to ditch Huawei phones over Android fears – report

Japanese operator group NTT Docomo will not offer Huawei smartphones when it launches its 5G network next year, according to a report.

Google excited to see CBRS ‘alive and kicking’

With CBRS entering the commercial phase, entities like Google are emphasizing products for the entire ecosystem, not just the SAS part.

Marzetta takes over leadership of NYU Wireless

Thomas Marzetta, originator of Massive MIMO technology, was appointed director of the research center at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, replacing Ted…

AT&T’s Stephenson touts virtualization cost savings

Stephenson credited the company’s efforts to virtualize 75% of its core network functions as paying off in big cost savings.

Apple and Ireland begin appealing €14.3bn tax bill

Lawyers representing Apple and the Irish Government has begun their arguments in the EU’s lower General Court in an attempt to protect the suspect corporate tax environment.

T-Mobile: We’re confident with Dish as viable competitor

T-Mobile executives reiterated their plan to use the proposed merger with Sprint to leapfrog competitors AT&T and Verizon in 5G.

GSMA boasts of climate change progress

The GSMA has announced 50 telcos around the world have signed-up to an initiative to drive greater transparency through the industry with regard to its contribution to climate change.

Megaport expands reach of its virtual cloud router

Megaport has expanded the footprint of its flagship virtual routing platform, Megaport Cloud Router (MCR), and added more capabilities.

HTC taps Orange for new CEO

Struggling Taiwanese device maker HTC has finally found a full-time CEO by tapping into the European telecoms scene.

AT&T sued for massaging DirecTV figures

If there is a headache in the shape of activist investor Elliott Management already, AT&T executives will be reaching for the aspirin once again as investors sue over suspect figures.

AT&T’s board has not asked Randall Stephenson to retire

AT&T is getting triple benefit out of its First Net tower climbs by also adding 5G equipment, and boosting its existing network capacity by 50%.

Boingo prepares to launch CBRS

Boingo Wireless said it will launch in the CBRS band following the FCC’s public notice of approval.

GitLab raises $268M in latest round of funding

DevOps company GitLab said Tuesday that it has raised $268 million in a Series E round of funding, which brought its valuation to $2.75 billion.

Cogent CEO has no regrets on company's network build out

While technology has changed a great deal since Cogent CEO Dave Schaeffer founded the company in 1999, he has few, if any, regrets.

IBC 2019: Are the nuances of the content world being understood by telcos?

The traditional telco business model is being commoditised, this is not new news, but with more telcos seeking to drive value through content, do they understand the nuances of consumer behaviour?

Charter Taps Stephanie Mitchko as CTO

Mitchko, a former Cadent exec and engineer who worked on Cablevision's pioneering remote-storage DVR service, succeeds the retired Jay Rolls.

T-Mobile Execs Talk Merger & 5G

T-Mobile remains hopeful that Sprint deal get done this year, viewing the merger as a key pathway to 5G's promised land.

NBCU Picks 'Peacock' as Brand for Premium Streaming Service

The media giant has apparently passed on tacking on '+' to the end of the name of the OTT service that will launch next spring and feature more than 15,000 hours of content.

HBO Max to Take Many Paths to the Consumer

WarnerMedia's new SVoD service will hold a key distribution advantage through AT&T's retail presence, pay-TV, broadband and mobility services.

AT&T CEO: US Ahead in 5G

AT&T's Randall Stephenson talks up plans for nationwide 5G by mid-year 2020, claims US is still ahead in the 5G race.

Masergy's Watson: SD-WAN Is SDN's Killer App

Enterprises demand SD-WAN from telcos, and SD-WAN won't work without SDN, says Ray Watson, Masergy's innovation VP.

KDDI: 5G Is Good for Society

Japan's KDDI reveals details of its philanthropic intentions with 5G technology.

Eurobites: Telia Teams Up With Datek for Smart Home Market

Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Belgacom unit under the EU microscope; German spooks can use iPhones; CityFibre appoints new chairman; Canal+ cozies up to Netflix.

Made in China, by a Swedish Robot: Ericsson Gets Smart in Nanjing

The Swedish telecom equipment maker has been automating one of its Chinese factories as part of an ongoing efficiency drive and overhaul of its global supply chain.

Wi-Fi Alliance launches Wi-Fi 6 certification

If you want to make a device using the latest generation of wifi tech, and prove it’s legit, then you need this certification apparently.

IBC 2019: Linear TV isn’t dead just yet

This might sound like a very bold and short-sighted statement, but thanks to the development of IP-based standards, traditional broadcasters might just be able to survive in the digital economy.

FCC approves ICD for CBRS

The FCC gave the OK for Spectrum Access Systems (SASs) operated by Google, Federated Wireless, CommScope, Amdocs and Sony to begin their initial commercial…