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    1. Study: Small cell market to hit $2B by 2016, driven by capacity needs

      Explore FierceWireless (Mar 28 2012) Event Related , Mobile Backhaul

      Study: Small cell market to hit $2B by 2016, driven by capacity needs

      Operators looking to improve mobile broadband coverage and capacity will drive the small cell market in the years ahead, with three million small cells being shipped by 2016, valuing the market at $2.1 billion (€1.58 billion), according to a new year-long study conducted by Infonetics Research. Alcatel-Lucent's 9363 Urban Metro Cell at the Gare du Nord train station in Paris. "Mobile broadband is shifting the game to capacity upgrades," Stéphane Téral, principal analyst for mobile infrastructure and carrier economics at Infonetics. Téral notes that the major objective for operators is to complement and enhance the macrocell layer ...

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    2. Study: U.S. mobile backhaul demand to grow nearly 10x by 2016

      Explore FierceWireless (Mar 13 2012) Mobile Backhaul

      Study: U.S. mobile backhaul demand to grow nearly 10x by 2016

      The demand for mobile backhaul in the U.S. market will increase 9.7 times between 2011 and 2016, according to a new research report, fueled by growing data demands and the move to faster networks. According to research firm iGR, the demand for U.S. mobile backhaul will grow at a compound annual growth rate of nearly 58 percent between 2011 and 2016. As a subset of that, iGR found that growth of fiber backhaul is expected to reach a CAGR of nearly 85 percent during the same period. Although microwave backhaul is still in the mix in terms ...

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    3. AT&T blasts Q4 record with 9.4M smartphone sales, 7.6M iPhone activations

      Explore FierceWireless (Jan 26 2012)

      AT&T blasts Q4 record with 9.4M smartphone sales, 7.6M iPhone activations AT&T Mobility (NYSE:T) reported a stunning 9.4 million smartphone sales in the fourth quarter, up nearly 60 percent year-over-year and nearly double its smartphone sales in the third quarter. The figure seems to prove once again that the operator's success in the smartphone arena isn't due solely to its exclusive deal with Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) for the iPhone, which ended in the first quarter of 2011. Click here for key slides from AT&T's earnings presentation. However, the company's smartphone success comes with a downside: AT&T's wireless service margin dropped to ... (Read Full Article)

    4. Telefónica Germany inks backhaul deal with Deutsche Telekom

      Explore FierceWireless (Jan 13 2012) Mobile Backhaul

      Telefónica Germany inks backhaul deal with Deutsche Telekom Telefónica Germany and Deutsche Telekom have signed a deal that will allow Telefónica to use part of the incumbent operator's network to backhaul mobile data traffic. Under the agreement, Deutsche Telekom will link up to 2,000 of Telefónica Germany's points of concentration, where voice and data traffic from various base stations is bundled, to improve mobile network speeds. A report from Dow Jones Newswires cited a Telefónica spokesperson as saying that the move will enable Telefónica to increase the speed and capacity of its mobile network in Germany and also avoid a costly expansion of its own ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Deutsche Telekom

    5. Nicoll: LTE, VoLTE and HSPA+42 will highlight 2012

      Explore FierceWireless (Jan 3 2012) Middle Mile , Mobile Backhaul

      Nicoll: LTE, VoLTE and HSPA+42 will highlight 2012 ‘Tis the season yet again of gift giving, holiday cheer, New Year and predictions. 2011 was the year of 4G in the US, with three LTE networks, a slew of new mobile devices not to mention the tablet explosion capturing users' attention. We wrap up (no pun intended) a tumultuous year filled with the carriers, including AT&T, MetroPCS, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon,  investing in intelligent services equipment related to their network deployments and marketing the superiority of their 4G services and device portfolios. What will the theme of 2012 be? We predict it will be the year of backhaul ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   ACG Research

    6. Telefónica in talks to share German backhaul network

      Explore FierceWireless (Nov 30 2011) Mobile Backhaul

      Telefónica in talks to share German backhaul network Telefónica Germany CEO René Schuster said at a press event late Tuesday that he expects to reach an agreement with the two operators by the end of 2011 that would see them sharing the fibre costs associated with backhaul networks. Schuster Telefónica Germany CEO René Schuster said at a press event late Tuesday that he expects to reach an agreement with the two operators by the end of 2011 that would see them sharing the fibre costs associated with backhaul networks. Schuster was reluctant to disclose the identity of the two operators, naming them "magenta" and "red," according Bloomberg. Magenta ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Deutsche Telekom   France Telecom

    7. AT&T's Stephenson: We will argue for efficiencies from T-Mobile deal

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      AT&T's Stephenson: We will argue for efficiencies from T-Mobile deal AT&T (NYSE:T) CEO Randall Stephenson said that the company's discussions in court defending its proposed $39 billion acquisition of T-Mobile USA will center on the efficiencies that will result from the deal. Stephenson Speaking at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia Conference, Stephenson said AT&T is simultaneously prepared to fight the government and the court and look for ways to come to a settlement with the Justice Department, which has sued to block the deal on antitrust grounds. Stephenson said the deal will result in capacity increases of 30 to 35 percent in some markets if AT&T ... (Read Full Article)

    8. 3UK, Everything Everywhere boost backhaul to 1Gbps with Virgin Media deal

      Explore FierceWireless (Sep 7 2011) Mobile Backhaul

      3UK, Everything Everywhere boost backhaul to 1Gbps with Virgin Media deal UK subscribers to 3 and Everything Everywhere will start to see their mobile Internet run faster following a deal between the operators to use a 1Gbps fibre backhaul service from Virgin Media. The £100 million deal, which will run for eight years, will see Virgin Media provide the operators with access to its E-Sync synchronous 1Gbps Ethernet mobile backhaul service, the first of its kind in the UK. Virgin will also build 14 regional aggregation data centres across the UK to support the combined 35 million mobile customers. The contract has been signed between Virgin Media and Mobile Broadband Network ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Virgin Media Business   Mbnl

    9. Solving the backhaul dilemma

      Explore FierceWireless (Jun 13 2011) Middle Mile , Mobile Backhaul

      Most operators need a hybrid solution for their backhaul--one that enables them to support the ATM and TDM technologies that they used for their 2G and 3G networks as well as an IP solution for their next-generation, or 4G, network, whether that means LTE, HSPA+ or mobile WiMAX. Rural operators, meanwhile, are facing their own challenges. These operators don't always have the same number of options that their Tier 1 counterparts have because they offer services in remote areas. And since they have fewer subscribers and cell sites, they often aren't offered the same volume discounts. Nevertheless, rural ... (Read Full Article)

    10. Verizon's Palmer: LTE launch headaches were minimal

      Explore FierceWireless (Apr 26 2011) Global , Regional

      Verizon's Palmer: LTE launch headaches were minimal Verizon Wireless' (NYSE:VZ) nationwide launch of LTE network technology has been smoother than expected, according to Nicola Palmer, Verizon Wireless' vice president of network operations.  Palmer, who spoke at the VentureBeat Mobile Summit yesterday, said Verizon's biggest problems in the rollout involved renegotiating for LTE tower sites. She said they had expected more difficulties securing Ethernet backhaul for its network upgrade, but Palmer said that has gone smoothly, thanks to cooperation from Verizon partners in the telecom and cable industries. Palmer also reiterated what other Verizon executives have said about moving from unlimited to tiered data pricing. She ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   NTT

    11. AT&T's 10M customers on tiered data plans

      Explore FierceWireless (Mar 2 2011) Mobile Backhaul , Global

      AT&T's 10M customers on tiered data plans AT&T Mobility (NYSE:T) said it now counts 10 million customers on its tiered data plans, said Ralph de la Vega, president and CEO of AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. "The network is performing better than what we expected," de la Vega said, noting that AT&T's HSPA+ network, coupled with either fiber or Carrier Ethernet backhaul, can provide average download speeds of around 6 Mbps. He said AT&T expects to cover the majority of its network with HSPA+ and upgraded backhaul connections by the end of this year. (Read Full Article)

    12. Sprint: Decision on LTE likely in four to six months

      Explore FierceWireless (Feb 15 2011) Mobile Backhaul

      Sprint: Decision on LTE likely in four to six months The project includes upgrade in backhaul technology with Sprint moving away from T1s and toward a combination of microwave and Ethernet fiber, where it's available. "T1 is no longer preferred choice for backhaul," Azzi added. (Read Full Article)

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    13. Nicola Palmer drives Verizon Wireless Backhaul

      Explore FierceWireless (Feb 2 2011) Access , Mobile Backhaul

      Nicola Palmer drives Verizon Wireless Backhaul In 2010, Verizon Wireless CTO (NYSE:VZ) and 2010 FierceWireless rising star Tony Melone was the face behind the company's high profile LTE launch. Melone, who has since been promoted to CTO of Verizon Communications, was the Verizon executive who championed the company's LTE launch to the media and to the industry. But it is Melone's colleague, Nicola Palmer, executive vice president of networks at Verizon Wireless, who is working behind the scenes to make sure that Verizon's CDMA EVDO network as well as its new LTE network are performing at their peak. In particular, Palmer ... (Read Full Article)

    14. AT&T accelerates LTE deployment, will launch 20 4G devices this year

      Explore FierceWireless (Jan 5 2011) Mobile Backhaul , Regional

      AT&T accelerates LTE deployment, will launch 20 4G devices this year AT&T Mobility CEO and President Ralph de la Vega said that the company is equipping its backhaul network with Carrier Ethernet and fiber, which will provide network speeds of up to 6 Mbps--what AT&T calls "4G speeds." He expects that two-thirds of the company's network traffic will be on the expanded backhaul by year-end. (Read Full Article)

    15. T-Mobile: High performance backhaul powers myTouch 4G

      Explore FierceWireless (Nov 10 2010) Mobile Backhaul

      T-Mobile: High performance backhaul powers myTouch 4G Neville Ray, chief technology officer at T-Mobile USA, said the carrier's new HSPA+ myTouch 4G smartphone supports average download speeds of 5 Mbps, with peak speeds in the 10 Mbps to 12 Mbps range. Ray added that much of the T-Mobile's HSPA+ performance is due to advances in its backhaul. T-Mobile now uses 14 different backhaul providers, including local exchange carriers, Ethernet wireless providers and cable companies. (Read Full Article)

    16. Infonetics: LTE infrastructure market hitting $11B in 2014

      Explore FierceWireless (Apr 14 2010) Middle Mile , Regional , Infonetics

      The LTE infrastructure train isn't slowing down, according to a new report from Infonetics Research. According to the research firm, the market will reach $11.4 billion in 2014, fueled by macrocell deployments. The market also is expected to get a boost from TD-LTE deployments by China Mobile and China Telecom by 2012. Interestingly though, TeliaSonera, which launched the first commercial LTE network in December, said it does not expect new investments in LTE equipment to have a large impact on its overall equipment spending. Release (Read Full Article)

    17. 4G phones: The promise and the peril

      Explore FierceWireless (Apr 12 2010)

      4G phones: The promise and the peril At last month's CTIA Wireless 2010 show in Las Vegas, many companies were buzzing about 4G phones. Sprint Nextel, of course, unveiled its first WiMAX phone, the impressive HTC Evo. MetroPCS chimed in, too, about its partnership with Samsung for an LTE phone. Though 4G phones represent an enormous opportunity, I think carriers need to have strong marketing campaigns for 4G devices and services to be a success. Both Verizon and Sprint insist that they're aware of the marketing challenges ahead, but they may be underestimating just how much work they have cut out for them. According to ... (Read Full Article)

    18. GSA: 64 operators are committed to LTE

      Explore FierceWireless (Apr 8 2010) Middle Mile , Regional

      The LTE ecosystem is expanding rapidly, according to a new report from the Global mobile Suppliers Association. According to the GSA, there are now 64 operators committed to deploying LTE networks in 31 countries worldwide, up from 31 operator commitments the GSA identified a year ago. TeliaSonera launched the world's first commercial LTE network last December in Norway and Sweden, and the GSA said there will 22 commercial LTE networks up and running by the end of the year, including networks from Verizon Wireless and MetroPCS in the United States. Article. And click here for a map of recent ... (Read Full Article)

    19. At&t, Verizon blast FCC rules for proposed LTE network

      Explore FierceWireless (Mar 30 2010) North America

      At&t, Verizon blast FCC rules for proposed LTE network AT&T and Verizon Wireless are bemoaning restrictions the FCC placed on spectrum leases for a proposed nationwide LTE network. In approving the merger of SkyTerra and private-equity firm Harbinger Capital Partners Funds, the FCC also approved a provision--which had been sought by Harbinger--that requires SkyTerra to ask for approval before leasing capacity on the network to the "largest or second-largest wireless provider." AT&T and Verizon are also being forbidden from holding more than 25 percent of the spectrum. Verizon is the nation's largest wireless provider and AT&T is the second largest. Harbinger plans to design and ... (Read Full Article)