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Deploying LTE network layers for peak performance and operations
LTE network layers, especially the radio access network and the Evolved Packet Core, must function independently but cooperate with each other, a complex task for network designers balancing LTE services, 3G migration and tower location issues, as we... Telecom Insights
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LTE network infrastructure: Greenfield and brownfield network design
While paying close attention to user trends, operators migrating to LTE network infrastructure need to plan their greenfield and brownfield networks in harmony with each other, with existing 3G usage patterns as an aid for planning 4G wireless capaci... Telecom Insights
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4G LTE wireless evolution creates three class of service issues
In the 4G LTE wireless evolution, three class of service issues are changing the way wireless operators plan for 3G-to-4G migration -- mobile LTE voice services architecture, customer demand-side influences resulting from smartphones and app stores, ... Telecom Insights
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Beyond its OSS roots, TM Forum evolves with the telecom industry
The TM Forum has its roots in telecom industry OSS, but communications industry evolution has caused the organization to evolve and embrace new markets like the defense and cable industries, as well as new issues like cloud computing services. Forum ... Column
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AT&T U-verse mobile video services raise the bar with Wi-Fi downloads
AT&T U-verse integrated its mobile video services into its U-Verse TV package using an iPhone app to enable users to download content via Wi-Fi, a move that steps up the competition, according to Stratecast's Mike Jude. Column
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Without killer IPv6 services in the mix, consumers aren't IPv6 ready
Until killer IPv6 services and applications are driving demand, consumers aren't interested in being IPv6 ready, a Stratecast study shows. This leaves carriers that want to charge for IPv6 addresses with a dead-end strategy. Guest Commentary
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Enabling technologies for 100G DWDM network transmission
As 100G DWDM optical network transport takes hold to speed optical channel rates to accommodate traffic growth, DWDM technology vendors, telecom service providers and standards groups have to make hard choices in terms of modulation formats. Find out... Expert Lesson
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A short history of 100G DWDM optical network transport development
As long-haul dense wave division multiplexing (DWDM) growth is accelerating, interest in 100G DWDM optical network transport continues to surge, even as operators deploy 40G DWDM systems to increase optical channel rates. To discover the reason for t... Expert Lesson
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Microwave network design: Attention to detail breeds positive results
Looking for help moving from an approved network plan to a fully implemented microwave network design? This chapter from the book "Microwave Transmission Networks" offers details on how to simplify and streamline the design process. Chapter Download
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Services ecosystem with IMS, SOA can drive telecom revenue
Telecom service providers charged with increasing revenue while controlling costs can use IMS and SOA to build a services ecosystem that favors integrated services over traditional independent service silos. Telecom Insights
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Telecom VoIP CDR analytics improve service quality assurance, cut MTTR
An advanced analytics engine for VoIP call detail records (CDRs) enabled Momentum Telecom to improve service quality assurance, slash troubleshooting time and pursue new business opportunities. Article | 03 Nov 2010
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Advanced wireless M2M services monetize machine-to-machine ecosystem
Many wireless M2M applications consume little bandwidth, translating to low ARPU. In response, carriers are launching concierge-style wireless M2M services to generate more revenue and widen partnerships within the larger M2M ecosystem. Article | 14 Oct 2010
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Latin America poised for growth, challenged by lack of undersea cable
Poised for huge leaps in data consumption and subscriber growth, Latin America could be telecom's golden goose if carriers can overcome infrastructure challenges, including the lack of undersea cable systems. Article | 05 Oct 2010
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Profit from IPv6 migration outreach by building customer loyalty
IPv6 migration outreach can help operators stay competitive by winning the trust and loyalty of enterprise customers. Service providers should monetize their IPv6 transition outreach efforts with consultancy services and establish themselves as IPv6 ... Article | 23 Sep 2010
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Selling enterprises on IPv6 migration: Like getting kids to eat veggies
Carriers must pitch the IPv6 migration to enterprise customers as a gradual process and focus the conversation on enabling business continuity rather than simple scare tactics. Article | 16 Sep 2010
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Selecting the right colocation provider for POP in a new market
Faced with a growing North American customer base, one European carrier ventured outside its home market for a U.S.-based colocation provider that would meet demand for local, affordable and flexible connectivity options. Article | 02 Sep 2010
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Cable operators look to Wi-Fi hotspots as customer retention strategy
U.S. cable operators are making free Wi-Fi hotspots in select cities part of their customer retention strategy -- a move expected to eventually evolve into revenue-generating services based on or tied to Wi-Fi. Article | 26 Aug 2010
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Femtocells slated to flood market, need services to monetize them
The global femtocell market is poised for explosive growth, but operators say it won't become lucrative without tying femtocells to new services based on location and presence. Article | 19 Aug 2010
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Telecom GIS tools assess behavior, demographics for network planning
Legacy telecom geographic information systems (GIS) keep track of operators' physical plant. But smaller, more database-centric telecom network planning tools that evaluate demographics, usage behavior and local bylaws enable carriers to be smarter a... Article | 12 Aug 2010
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Deploying IPv6? Demand responsiveness from vendors, content providers
Operators deploying IPv6 must use their influence to overcome IPv6 issues beyond their control -- namely, responsiveness from vendors, content providers and other carriers. Article | 03 Aug 2010
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MPLS and MPLS Transport Profile (MPLS-TP): The technology differences
Carriers hope MPLS Transport Profile, or MPLS-TP, will reduce transport network complexity by providing a packet switching technology that works across different types of transport networks but offers unified network management and provisioning. MPLS... Tip
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Application performance management as a service: What does it take?
Traditional network monitoring is fast morphing into application performance management, a growing market segment targeting enterprise users that has service possibilities for the telecom carrier, but only if the right vendor partnerships and service... Tip
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Choosing the right technology for fiber to the home (FTTH) deployments
When deploying fiber to the home, FTTH network technology choices should be tied to both current and future network requirements. Accommodating both within project cost constraints means comparing active and passive optical networks (PONs) and the ty... Tip
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Course correction: Network-based service layer may move to data center
Network equipment vendors trying to sell telecom carriers on network-based service layer architectures that don't clearly point to high-level strategy and revenue potential may have already lost the battle to the data center and IT vendors with serve... Tip
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Internet routing table's best hope: Locator/ID Separation Protocol
Internet routing tables are still exploding as the IPv6 migration begins in earnest, and most technical solutions are unworkable. Locator/ID Separation Protocol (LISP), which addresses multihoming and Internet traffic engineering issues, is the excep... Tip
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Four content strategy, delivery models emerge for network operators
Network operators eager for a bigger role in content delivery are looking at four main content strategies that leverage their strengths, take regulatory requirements into account and align with both service layer and cloud computing plans. Tip
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Study says the network is the platform for cloud computing services
Since the network is tied to the cloud platform, the fledgling cloud computing services market, including SaaS, Iaas and XaaS, holds promise for telecom carriers that can show CIOs a solid return on investment, a recent Forrester Research study shows... Tip
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Video content tops wireless services in consumer quadruple play study
A recent Stratecast study expected to find wireless services leading consumers' perception of quadruple play value, but found video content in the lead instead, which means wireless operators need to rethink their value assumptions. Tip
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Broadband infrastructure options require capacity planning analysis
Service providers have to balance myriad factors when doing a broadband infrastructure capacity planning analysis, ranging from four main technology options to keeping a close eye on the competition and regulatory changes that could affect profits an... Tip
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Virtual aggregation: Lifeline for exploding Internet routing tables
Virtual Aggregation offers carriers steps to reduce the impact of the Internet routing table explosion on their networks and extend the life span of routers for up to 10 years, especially with the IPv4 address shortage, IPv6 deployment and fast BGP a... Tip
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Making mobile command trailers part of telecom disaster recovery plans
Should mobile command trailers be involved in telecom disaster recovery plans? Expert panelist Mike Jude details the pros and cons of building a mobile command trailer. Answer
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Will cost cause telecom carriers to abandon fiber in their networks?
Fiber expert David Hashman allays fears that cost concerns will spur telecom carriers to abandon deploying fiber in their networks, due in large part to fiber's flexibility. Ask the Expert
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Seeking products compatible with 2G, 3G and 4G services, plus Wi-Fi and 802.11n
ACG Research principal analyst Bill Rubino discusses several vendor offerings that will enable 2G, 3G and 4G traffic handling and incorporate Wi-Fi capability and 802.11n support. Ask the Expert
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Making sure your FTTH GPON installation is ready for turn-up
Fiber expert David Hashman details what you must know when accepting the fiber installation for gigabit passive optical networks, from testing requirements to reference values. Ask the Expert
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What are the advantages of Ethernet in an access network?
Telecom networking expert Ivan Pepelnjak only sees one advantage to using Ethernet technology in access networks. Learn what it is, plus three tips for managing per-user bandwidth. Ask the Expert
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What are the advantages of DWDM over a virtual switching supervisor?
IP expert Ivan Pepelnjak explains how comparing dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) to virtual switching supervisors (VSS) would be like "comparing a car to a highway." Ask the Expert
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What are the specified launched power and receive sensitivity of GPON and PtP networks?
Fiber expert David Hashman details launched power and receive sensitivity specifications for gigabit packet optical networks and active Ethernet point-to-point networks. Ask the Expert
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When designing a FTTH GPON project, is it possible to use many cables in the same conduit, or must I
Fiber expert David Hashman lays out the options available for fiber to the home gigabit passive optical network project designers when it comes to placing cables in conduits. Ask the Expert
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How do multivendor MPLS core and edge networks compare to single-vendor?
Telecom networking expert Ivan Pepelnjak considers the benefits and drawbacks of deciding to build both single-vendor and multivendor Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) networks. Ask the Expert
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What are the similarities and differences between OSS and NMS?
What's the difference between operations support systems (OSS) and network management systems (NMS)? Telecom networking expert Ivan Pepelnjak has the answer. Ask the Expert
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IPTV (Internet Protocol television)
IPTV (Internet Protocol television) is a method of distributing television content over IP that enables a more customized and interactive user experience. Among other things, IPTV could allow people who were separated geographically to watch a movie ... Definition
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WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access)
WiMAX is a wireless industry coalition whose members organized to advance IEEE 802.16 standards for broadband wireless access (BWA) networks...(Continued) Definition
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100 Gigabit Ethernet (100GbE)
100 Gigabit Ethernet (100GbE) is a standard in development that will enable the transfer of Ethernet frames at 100 gigabits per second (gp/s). The 100GbE standard is for core switching. A 40GbE standard, in development simultaneously, is designed for... Definition
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femtocell
A femtocell is a wireless router that acts as an Internet access point for the wireless local area network (WLAN) of a home or business. (Continued...) Definition
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CDMA (Code-Division Multiple Access)
CDMA (Code-Division Multiple Access) refers to any of several protocols used in so-called second-generation (2G) and third-generation (3G) wireless communications...(Continued) Definition
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passive optical network (PON)
A passive optical network (PON) is a system that brings optical fiber cabling and signals all or most of the way to the end user. Definition
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Metro Ethernet
Metro Ethernet is the use of Carrier Ethernet technology in metropolitan area networks (MANs)... (Continued) Definition
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Class of Service (CoS)
Class of Service (CoS) is a way of managing traffic in a network by grouping similar types of traffic (for example, e-mail, streaming video, voice, large document file transfer) together and treating each type as a class with its own level of service... Definition
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traffic engineering
Traffic engineering is a method of optimizing the performance of a telecommunications network by dynamically analyzing, predicting and regulating the behavior of data transmitted over that network... (Continued) Definition
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Internet metering
Internet metering is a service model in which an Internet service provider (ISP) tracks the customer's use of bandwidth and charges accordingly. Typically, the customer selects a service package with a flat rate up to a specified limit and pays, prob... Definition
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Telecom Timeout: Video investments
This week's video blog looks at vendor moves to invest in content-enabling technology, broadband stimulus grant distribution, service provider IPTV plans, and a host of additional telecom essentials. Video
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Telecom Timeout: Recession reactions
Telecom Timeout 's video news, trends and strategy review looks at Q4 telecom results, a 4G update on WiMAX and LTE from Verizon Wireless and offers a Carrier Ethernet progress report. Video
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Telecom Timeout: IPTV and Ethernet for the win
This week's Telecom Timeout features the latest information on Verizon's new CFO, Alcatel-Lucent's new Carrier Ethernet switch, and more on IPTV and Nortel. Video
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Telecom transformation requires new services architecture
As telecom networks converge on IP, the promise has been that new services will be easy and fast to configure. But reality needs to catch up with the promise. In this podcast, CIMI Corp. President Tom Nolle talks about ExperiaSphere, his open source ... Podcast
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Telecom Timeout: Trials and tribulations
Juniper Q4 2008 results, Alcatel-Lucent's end of year 2008 results, U.S. digital television conversion and AT&T out-sourcing suspension are a few topics covered on this week's Telecom Timeout video update. Video
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Telecom Timeout: Groundhog Day
Digital TV switch delay, Nortel and Q4 and end of year results for telecoms are just a few of the topics covered in this week's Telecom Timeout video update. Video
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Telecom Timeout weekly video update
SearchTelecom.com editors Michael Morisy and Kate Dostart weigh in with a 2009 preview of telecom industry trends, news and strategy updates. Video
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Carrier Ethernet Planning Essentials
This presentation sheds light on why Carrier Ethernet is on the fast-track in carrier networks. Video
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Next-gen networks: Why you need to get there
This 10 minute podcast addresses what communications service providers need to deliver to create higher margins and differentiate themselves from their competitors or face selling commodity bits per second. Podcast
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From NOCs to ROCs: Helping service providers monitor business operations
The introduction of more complex service offerings on multiple platforms, and the sheer volume of services rocketing across multiple carrier networks around the globe, means more complex revenue tracking, too. Studies show "revenue leakage" from tech... Podcast
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Making mobile command trailers part of telecom disaster recovery plans
Should mobile command trailers be involved in telecom disaster recovery plans? Expert panelist Mike Jude details the pros and cons of building a mobile command trailer. Answer
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IPTV (Internet Protocol television)
IPTV (Internet Protocol television) is a method of distributing television content over IP that enables a more customized and interactive user experience. Among other things, IPTV could allow people who were separated geographically to watch a movie ... Definition
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WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access)
WiMAX is a wireless industry coalition whose members organized to advance IEEE 802.16 standards for broadband wireless access (BWA) networks...(Continued) Definition
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Telecom VoIP CDR analytics improve service quality assurance, cut MTTR
An advanced analytics engine for VoIP call detail records (CDRs) enabled Momentum Telecom to improve service quality assurance, slash troubleshooting time and pursue new business opportunities. Article
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MPLS and MPLS Transport Profile (MPLS-TP): The technology differences
Carriers hope MPLS Transport Profile, or MPLS-TP, will reduce transport network complexity by providing a packet switching technology that works across different types of transport networks but offers unified network management and provisioning. MPLS... Tip
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Advanced wireless M2M services monetize machine-to-machine ecosystem
Many wireless M2M applications consume little bandwidth, translating to low ARPU. In response, carriers are launching concierge-style wireless M2M services to generate more revenue and widen partnerships within the larger M2M ecosystem. Article
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Application performance management as a service: What does it take?
Traditional network monitoring is fast morphing into application performance management, a growing market segment targeting enterprise users that has service possibilities for the telecom carrier, but only if the right vendor partnerships and service... Tip
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Will cost cause telecom carriers to abandon fiber in their networks?
Fiber expert David Hashman allays fears that cost concerns will spur telecom carriers to abandon deploying fiber in their networks, due in large part to fiber's flexibility. Ask the Expert
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Latin America poised for growth, challenged by lack of undersea cable
Poised for huge leaps in data consumption and subscriber growth, Latin America could be telecom's golden goose if carriers can overcome infrastructure challenges, including the lack of undersea cable systems. Article
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Deploying LTE network layers for peak performance and operations
LTE network layers, especially the radio access network and the Evolved Packet Core, must function independently but cooperate with each other, a complex task for network designers balancing LTE services, 3G migration and tower location issues, as we... Telecom Insights
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