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Venturebeat | April 02, 2020

At one point, some observers believed that cellular and Wi-Fi technologies were locked in a zero-sum game, such that higher-speed 4G or 5G networks would eventually eliminate the need for Wi-Fi in transmitting data wirelessly. But as 5G transitioned from concept to reality, a more nuanced relationship became apparent: Wi-Fi would continue to have an important role, evolving alongside 5G, and possibly even intertwining with it. This week, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) set an importa...

RCRWireles | January 28, 2020

In preparation for Mobile World Congress Barcelona taking place at the end of February, the venue where the show will take place, Fira Barcelona, has begun working with Cisco to deploy Wi-Fi 6 technology, which will reportedly provide attendees with 40% faster connections and higher data transfer rates, as well as improved battery consumption of connected devices. Fira Barcelona ins one of Europe’s largest institutions, with nearly 400,000 m² of exhibition floor space, spread over two...

AT&T | September 21, 2020

AT&T has officially joined Verizon in complaining that T-Mobile is on its way to an unassailable position in 5G spectrum. The two carriers are now urging the FCC to take a hard look at how much low- and midband spectrum T-Mobile owns, and to take action against the carrier if it gains too much spectrum. AT&T and Verizon ostensibly are arguing that T-Mobile's latest spectrum-leasing deal will push its overall spectrum holdings over the FCC's "spectrum screen." The agency...

Network Management

KCOM & ADVA | November 24, 2021

ADVA (FSE: ADV) announced that KCOM is harnessing its FSP 3000 open optical transport technology to meet soaring data demand. The new infrastructure enables the UK-based communication and IT service provider to deliver highly reliable, ultra-fast connectivity to more residential and business customers across the Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire regions. Featuring ADVA’s QuadFlex™ line card, OpenFabric™ cross-connect and colorless, directionless, flexgrid ROADM technology, the s...