Telefónica's UNICA Architecture Targets NFV

Telefónica unveiled UNICA -- it's end-to-end vision for virtualized network infrastructure that will transform the company into a true Digital Telco. At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Telefónica described UNICA as a paradigm shift in the way networks are designed, installed, provisioned and managed.  Its first goal is to address the logical re-grouping of resources needed to deploy a new services via the new generation data centers it...

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AT&T Outlines User-Defined Network Cloud

AT&T outlined its vision a User-Defined Network Cloud that is open, simple, scalable and able to perform many functions. Speaking at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, John Donovan, senior executive vice president of AT&T technology and network operations, said it envisions a multi-service, multi-tenant platform capable of adapting to traffic demands dynamically.  The end goal is to spur innovation by making it easier to adapt the...

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TM Forum Releases Blueprint for Managing Virtualized Networks

The TM Forum is launching its new Zero-touch Orchestration, Operations and Management (ZOOM) project aimed at defining a vision of the new virtualized operations environment, and a management architecture based on the seamless interaction between physical and virtual components that can easily and dynamically assemble personalized services. The ZOOM project is supported by leading providers and suppliers, including AT&T, IBM, Huawei, Oracle,...

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NSN's LTE Stadium Optimization Claims 30–60% Interference Cut

New software from NSN claims to double the uplink capacity in existing LTE networks, without any additional hardware, by linking centralized RAN links of multiple base stations and turns mitigating interference.  The capability is especially relevant in areas with high concentrations of smart phones, such as stadiums, where people tend to upload a lot pictures and videos. NSN said its Centralized RAN links multiple LTE base stations to work...

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NSN's Enhances Flexi Zone Controller for Small Cells

Nokia Solutions and Networks is extending its Flexi Zone comtroller, which runss on macro cells, to now support nearby small cells. A software version of its Flexi Zone controller that can be deployed on Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Stations to implement clusters of outdoor and indoor small cells for fill-in coverage near existing macro sites, for example in streets flanked by high-rise buildings. It also enables early deployment of hot zones by re-using...

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NSN Intros Indoor Pico Cell

Nokia Solutions and Networks introduced a new indoor Flexi Zone pico base station that offers the same capacity and runs the same software as a macro base station. Pico base stations for indoor coverage provide easier connection options and higher capacity than a distributed antenna system (DAS)* can offer. The new multi-radio outdoor and indoor Flexi Zone picocell base station integrates LTE and Wi-Fi in one unit. Combined with NSN Smart Wi-Fi...

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SingTel Gets Ready for LTE Launch with Ericsson

SingTel is preparing to launch voice over LTE (VoLTE) services in Singapore in the coming months. The deployment, which uses Ericsson's VoLTE solution, enables calls to be connected in less than two seconds compared with five to ten seconds on 3G networks. SingTel's VoLTE service will be the first of its kind to be equipped with Single Radio Voice Call Continuity (SRVCC) capability, whicg automatically switches ongoing calls without interruption...

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Sprint Spark Deliver Fixed LTE Acces with Netgear Router

Sprint will begin selling the NETGEAR LTE Gateway 6100D fixed wireless router to deliver LTE access to small business customers at rates of 50-60 Mbps and increasing over time. The NETGEAR LTE Gateway 6100D (LG6100D) is equipped with an embedded 3G/4G LTE modem to take full advantage of the Sprint Spark enhanced LTE network. The NETGEAR LTE Gateway 6100D also supports the next generation 802.11ac dual-band Wi-Fi. The NETGEAR LTE Gateway 6100D...

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AT&T Expands LTE Roaming to 15 Countries

AT&T has expanded its LTE roaming coverage to now include 15 countries:  Canada, UK, Spain, France, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Malaysia, Russia, Singapore, Guam, Philippines and Antigua & Barbuda. AT&T said it is expanding the program quickly and currently has agreements to allow for LTE roaming in over 200 countries. http://att.com/globalcountr...

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