New York (AP) — Consumers may see improved networks after AT&T and Verizon, the two largest U.S. wireless companies, spent billions in the government’s latest airwaves auction. The additional airwaves, or spectrum, will allow wireless companies to offer more capacity for mobile data services, helping ease congested networks. The auction, which ended Thursday, will raise… Continue Reading
By Arik Hesseldahl Persistent growth in the use of smartphones, plus the adoption of wireless wearable devices, will cause the total amount of global wireless data traffic to rise by 10 times its current levels by 2019, according to a forecast by networking giant Cisco Systems out today. The forecast, which Cisco calls its Visual Networking Index,… Continue Reading
by Brian Santo AT&T and GE said they have collaborated on the development of a smart meter system and a smart lighting solution, both for industrial applications. The two said the smart meter system is now being tested by customers. The two expect to commercialize both solutions later this year. AT&T is providing connectivity, GE… Continue Reading