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Verizon Fires Up AWS Support
LR Mobile News Analysis - Sarah Reedy -
May 29, 2013 : Samsung Galaxy 4 and Nokia Lumia 928 will be amongst the first phones to support AWS via a software upgrade
ZTE Passes Alcatel-Lucent
News Analysis - Craig Matsumoto -
May 29, 2013 : Optical networking had a dreary quarter in which Chinese vendors took the top two spots
Cisco Report Predicts Mobile Domination in 2017
LR Mobile News Analysis - Dan Jones -
May 29, 2013 : In its latest VNI report, Cisco finds that mobile devices will drive 55 percent of IP traffic in 2017 as we enter the 'zettabyte era' UPDATED 4PM
Euronews: DT Overturns $791M Lawsuit
News Analysis - Paul Rainford -
May 29, 2013 : Also in today's EMEA roundup: T-Systems, Orange in videoconferencing accord; ST-Ericsson GPS unit sold; ADVA lands UK deal
Casa Unveils First Integrated CCAP
LR Cable News Analysis - Alan Breznick -
May 28, 2013 : New C100G chassis beats integrated products from Arris, Cisco, CommScope and Harmonic to market
Juniper & Sonus Try SDN Together
News Analysis - Craig Matsumoto -
May 28, 2013 : The partnership potentially sets up some software-defined networking apps and apparently gives Juniper a new SBC to play with
Orange Has High Hopes for NFV
News Analysis - Ray Le Maistre -
May 28, 2013 : Network functions virtualization (NFV) is a step toward the convergence of the cloud and wide area networks, believes Orange's Director of Technical Strategy
Samsung Embraces CableCARDs
LR Cable News Analysis - Mari Silbey -
May 28, 2013 : Consumer electronics vendor plans retail CableCARD set-top for US holiday season
Dish Dives Into Fixed-Mobile Broadband
LR Mobile News Analysis - Mari Silbey -
May 28, 2013 : Satellite TV provider teams with nTelos to launch a new service that combines their broadband service offerings
Euronews: Vodafone Wins Spain's 4G Race
News Analysis - Paul Rainford -
May 28, 2013 : Also in today's EMEA roundup: Google's big mobile plans in Africa and Asia; Deutsche Telekom ponders deals; EC probes Apple's iPhone contracts
Comcast, Shaw Expand Wi-Fi Reach
LR Mobile News Analysis - Alan Breznick -
May 27, 2013 : Two major North American MSOs launch Wi-Fi hotspots in several new markets
Euronews: Telefónica, Megafon Team Up
News Analysis - Ray Le Maistre -
May 27, 2013 : Also; Fortumo strikes direct carrier billing agreements; Kroes sets legislation target; Etisalat tabled biggest bid for Maroc stake; and Nokia's lawyers kept busy
Arris Counts on CPE Upgrades
News Analysis - Mari Silbey -
May 24, 2013 : CEO Bob Stanzione sees big replacement cycle starting for home devices this year
Heavyweights Form CloudEthernet Forum
News Analysis - Ray Le Maistre -
May 24, 2013 : But why?
WOW Loses Subs Across the Board
News Analysis - Alan Breznick -
May 24, 2013 : The cable overbuilder sheds video, data and voice customers in Q1
Euronews: French Carriers Feel the Squeeze
News Analysis - Paul Rainford -
May 24, 2013 : Also in today's EMEA roundup: Telecom Italia defers fixed-line decision; Portugal Telecom profits down; Huawei prospers in Middle East
ConteXtream Claims a Carrier SDN Coup
News Analysis - Craig Matsumoto -
May 23, 2013 : The grid networking company says it's got a 40M-user software-defined networking deployment with ... well, of course they're not saying
ITU, IEC Tackle Content Rights
LR Cable News Analysis - Mari Silbey -
May 23, 2013 : Two international agencies create common standard for IPTV content rights metadata
Euronews: BT, Ciena Boast 800G First
News Analysis - Paul Rainford -
May 23, 2013 : Also in today's regional roundup: Virgin lands Sky deal; Ericsson's landmark; Wayra in Prague; Soros invests in UK altnet; Swisscom boosts 4G; Ipanema's CIO survey
Luminaries Mourn the Xerox PARC Gap
News Analysis - Craig Matsumoto -
May 23, 2013 : On the 40th anniversary of Ethernet, Silicon Valley's golden generation discusses the US's innovation gap – assuming there is one, that is
CTIA: T-Mobile Takes 'Uncarrier' Attitude to Work
News Analysis - Sarah Reedy -
May 22, 2013 : The newly public company is making a big push to woo the enterprise with new pricing plans and services
JLo @ CTIA: Viva Las Vegas!
LR Mobile News Analysis - Dan Jones -
May 22, 2013 : JLo bought some much-needed sparkle to a lackluster CTIA show as she and Verizon attempt to cater to a growing Latino mobile demographic
Juniper's SDN Jumps Into Cloudscaling
News Analysis - Craig Matsumoto -
May 22, 2013 : Cloudscaling's $10M B round also gives Juniper an SDN foothold in the cloud
TiVo Basks in Cable Glow
LR Cable News Analysis - Alan Breznick -
May 22, 2013 : DVR pioneer reports biggest MSO subscriber gains in seven years
CTIA: T-Mobile's 4G/LTE Snaps at Verizon's Heels
LR Mobile News Analysis - Dan Jones -
May 22, 2013 : RootMetrics finds T-Mobile has boosted its upload speeds significantly with its new LTE network in Las Vegas
Euronews: Vodafone Delays UK 4G Launch
News Analysis - Paul Rainford -
May 22, 2013 : Also in today's EMEA roundup: Telecom Italia denies break-up; Telefónica's LatAm IPO on ice; Ericsson calls time on cable production
CTIA: Verizon Pushes for Single-Mode LTE
LR Mobile News Analysis - Sarah Reedy -
May 21, 2013 : Verizon is examining single-mode LTE devices, but they may not be smartphones as operators are reluctant to lose their 3G safety nets anytime soon
Ergen's Latest Gambit: $2B for LightSquared?
LR Mobile News Analysis - Dan Jones -
May 21, 2013 : Dish CEO's latest wireless gamble is reportedly a $2 billion bid for LightSquared spectrum he might not ever get to use
Google Fiber's Future Looks Limited
News Analysis - John Verity -
May 21, 2013 : Analysts foresee a slo-mo rollout for Google's gigabit fiber service
Brocade & A10 Settle
News Analysis - Craig Matsumoto -
May 21, 2013 : The usual patent spat comes down to the usual ending
Verizon Taps AlcaLu & Ericsson for 4G Small Cells
LR Mobile News Analysis - Dan Jones -
May 21, 2013 : AlcaLu & Verizon are confirmed as the first small-cell vendors for Verizon Wireless' deployment in second half of 2013
CTIA: AT&T Works on Wi-Fi Integration
News Analysis - Sarah Reedy -
May 21, 2013 : Wi-Fi discussions move from offload to integration at CTIA as a number of vendors rise to the challenge
FourthWall Nips at Nielsen
LR Cable News Analysis - Mari Silbey -
May 21, 2013 : Company expands TV viewer index, adding to the growing volume of set-top data now available to marketeers
US Still Suffers Broadband Divide
LR Cable News Analysis - Mari Silbey -
May 21, 2013 : New FCC report says over one-third of US homes still don't have high-speed data
Policy Push for Telefónica UK
LR Mobile News Analysis - Ray Le Maistre -
May 21, 2013 : Major UK mobile operator plans to become more responsive with the deployment of a new policy management platform from Tekelec
Euronews: Vodafone's Profits Plummet
News Analysis - Paul Rainford -
May 21, 2013 : Also in today's EMEA roundup: Vodafone pulls out of BT's mobile beauty parade; Ericsson's Wi-Fi wizardry; trouble at O2 mill
CTIA: Digital Life Pays Off for AT&T
News Analysis - Sarah Reedy -
May 20, 2013 : Most customers sign up for both security and home automation, Digital Life's president reveals as AT&T launches seven additional markets
Microsoft Fires Xbox Bullet at Cable's STB
LR Cable News Analysis - Mari Silbey -
May 20, 2013 : Reports suggests Microsoft is in talks with Time Warner Cable and others about replacing the set-top box with an Xbox
Services Battle Shifts to the Home
LR Cable News Analysis - Mari Silbey -
May 20, 2013 : Home gateways are about to become a key weapon in the battle for broadband customers and new revenue streams, suggests report
Euronews: Jolla Unveils First Smartphone
News Analysis - Paul Rainford -
May 20, 2013 : Also in today's EMEA roundup: De Gucht ups the ante in subsidy row; Vodacom profits from African data boom; KPN raises €4B
Cisco Scores With Video
News Analysis - Alan Breznick -
May 17, 2013 : CEO John Chambers credits the NDS deal and Videoscape for Q3 revenue gains
Time Warner Cable Linked to Hulu Bid
LR Cable News Analysis - Mari Silbey -
May 17, 2013 : Big MSO and another undisclosed pay-TV provider are reportedly lining up offers
MW13: Five Key Trends for CSPs
News Analysis - Sarah Reedy -
May 17, 2013 : Five communications service provider (CSP) takeaways from four days at the Management World SPIT-fest
Euronews: Telefónica Teams With Samsung
News Analysis - Paul Rainford -
May 17, 2013 : As bandy-legged soccer legend Becks prepares to hang up his boots for the final time, Euronews dons its dress-down-Friday sarong and brings you what really matters: the latest EMEA telecom headlines
Storage Woes Tug at Brocade's Q2
News Analysis - John Verity -
May 17, 2013 : The storage networking maker saw SAN and IP sales slip, but tightened expenses save the day.
Arris Sees Stormy Spring
LR Cable News Analysis - Alan Breznick -
May 16, 2013 : But CEO Bob Stanzione still expects a brighter second half
DirecTV Weighs OTA Tuners
LR Cable News Analysis - Mari Silbey -
May 16, 2013 : Satellite TV giant explores options to bypass rising broadcast retrans fees
Mellanox Buys Silicon Photonics for 100G
News Analysis - Craig Matsumoto -
May 16, 2013 : Kotura, on the verge of producing a 100G transceiver, finds itself a buyer
Investors Go Giddy Over Cisco's Q3
News Analysis - Craig Matsumoto -
May 16, 2013 : Yes, it's that exciting that Cisco's news wasn't so bad
Euronews: EU Threatens China Probe
News Analysis - Paul Rainford -
May 16, 2013 : Also in today's EMEA roundup: Saudi operator denies surveillance claims; Vodafone does VDSL with Deutsche Telekom; AT&T can't see much M&A potential in Europe
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