Operator solutions and services for secure, high quality LTE networks coming under scrutiny at IMS World Forum

There is a consistent trend that operators are layering networks and running them in parallel, says Blue Telecom Consulting (BlueTC®). According to the international telecoms consultancy, this is not financially

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ZTE successful in first NB-IoT field test by Guangdong Mobile

ZTE Corporation, has announced that, with the Guangdong branch of China Mobile (Guangdong Mobile), it has successfully accomplished China Mobile’s first NarrowBand IoT (NB-IoT) field test in Guangzhou.

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Syniverse platform adds cloud-based IMS solution to give a flexible foundation for VoLTE and VoWiFi

Syniverse has incorporated a comprehensive, cloud-based IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) suite of solutions into its platform. This will enable mobile network operators to implement VoLTE (Voice over LTE) and VoWiFi

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Mobile VoLTE users will surge to 3 billion by 2021, as usage surpasses OTT apps

A new report from Juniper Research has revealed that the number of VoLTE (Voice over LTE) subscribers will rise from 488 million in 2016 to 3 billion in 2021, as

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TEOCO strengthens its capabilities with acquisition of data processing and analytics provider PreClarity

TEOCO, a provider of assurance, analytics and optimisation solutions to over 300 communications service providers (CSPs) and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), announced that it has strengthened its analytics capability by

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Metaswitch buys OpenCloud to accelerate mobile virtualisation, adds open mobile TAS and service creation environment

Cloud native communications software provider, Metaswitch announced the acquisition of OpenCloud, a provider in mobile service enablement.

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Networks’ online smartphone support savings rise as support costs climb 135%, says Spirent

Spirent Communications plc has published its annual mobile device intelligence report for 2016. Spirent is a provider of verification, assessment, analytics, and device intelligence solutions.

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NFV unlocks video and voice service development, the dumbphone dies, and content rules the roost in 2017

In 2016, operators worldwide began strategising how NFV could play a central role in their networks, as they hoped to drive efficiencies and move to a more flexible Internet Protocol

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Xura affiliates to buy Mitel Mobile and Ranzure Networks to create new player in 5G-ready mobile network solution

Xura, Inc., a provider of digital communications services, announced that its affiliates have entered into definitive agreements to acquire Mitel Mobility, Inc., a division of Mitel Networks Corporation, and Ranzure

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Openet launches Openet Accelerate unit for immediate virtualised services

Openet Accelerate, a dedicated business unit focused on delivering service capability using automated, virtualised and cloud based networks, has been initiated by Openet. Located in the company’s Dublin headquarters, the

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