DriveNets nabs $208M at a $1B+ valuation for its cloud-based alternative to network routers

People and businesses are relying on the internet to get things done more than ever before, an opportunity but also an infrastructure headache for service providers that need to scale quickly and reliably to meet that demand. Today, a startup that has built a clever, software-based way for them to expand their networks without buying […] Continue reading DriveNets nabs $208M at a $1B+ valuation for its cloud-based alternative to network routers

Cellwize raises $32M to help carriers and their partners adopt and run 5G services

As 5G slowly moves from being a theoretical to an active part of the coverage map for the mobile industry — if not for consumers themselves — companies that are helping carriers make the migration less painful and less costly are seeing a boost of attention. In the latest development, Cellwize, a startup that’s built […] Continue reading Cellwize raises $32M to help carriers and their partners adopt and run 5G services

Out of the Shadows, Into the Network

Network security is a priority for every carrier worldwide. Investments in human resources and technology solutions to combat attacks are a significant part of carriers’ network operating budgets. The goal is to protect their networks by staying… Continue reading Out of the Shadows, Into the Network

Here’s How Net Neutrality & Wearable Devices Can Impact 5G

AT&T and Verizon are committed to an aggressive, multi-city roll out plan in a race to be the first carrier to implement national 5G deployment. We see this competition play out almost daily in the news: AT&T’s “5G E” is slow… Continue reading Here’s How Net Neutrality & Wearable Devices Can Impact 5G

Here’s How Carriers Can Differentiate Their 5G Offerings

Much of the buzz surrounding this year’s Mobile World Congress has focused on “cool” tech innovations. There are self-driving cars, IoT-enhanced bee hives, smart textiles that monitor your health, realistic human chatbots, AI robots,… Continue reading Here’s How Carriers Can Differentiate Their 5G Offerings

Verizon’s Unlimited Data Plan Is Back. Here’s How It Compares to Other Carriers

Verizon’s Unlimited Data Plan Is Back. Here’s How It Compares to Other Carriers

Now that Verizon has brought back its unlimited data plan, it’s time to see how everyone’s all-you-can-eat plan stacks up. The post Verizon’s Unlimited Data Plan Is Back. Here’s How It Compares to Other Carriers appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading Verizon’s Unlimited Data Plan Is Back. Here’s How It Compares to Other Carriers