MWC Roundup: 5G, Indoor Wireless, Network Densification on Display

5G continues to be the buzz at wireless industry trade shows around the world, including at Mobile World Congress last week in Barcelona. While 5G prototype handsets and products captured the attention of many attendees, 5G capabilities were also on display throughout the exhibit floor as well as on stage. On Wednesday, a packed auditorium

IWCE Preview: The Importance of In-Building Connectivity for Public Safety

Fire codes have been a major driver behind in-building wireless deployments in new building construction for the past decade, as municipalities have endeavored to ensure that first responders have adequate and survivable radio communications inside structures when they are responding to emergencies. Some municipalities are now eyeing existing structures and requiring building owners to prove

Boingo for Multifamily Gives Property Owners a Competitive Edge

Internet connectivity is often described as the fourth utility, recently joining water, gas and electricity as a fundamental service that is expected to be available in every residential dwelling. In fact, the argument can be made that Internet connectivity should be regarded as the “First Utility” as more and more people – especially those in

AT&T Expands Wi-Fi Roaming Agreement with Boingo

DALLAS, Feb. 20, 2019 — AT&T* has expanded its roaming agreement with Boingo Wireless (NASDAQ: WIFI) to offer subscribers next generation Wi-Fi connectivity at more than 80 venues including major airports, military bases and other venues that feature Boingo’s Passpoint-certified networks. Passpoint is a standardized hotspot technology that automates secure roaming between AT&T cellular and Boingo

Phoenix Tower International enters agreement to purchase over 500 wireless communication tower sites located across Mexico, Colombia, and Nicaragua from Uniti Group

BOCA RATON, Fla., Feb. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Phoenix Tower International (“PTI”) announces that it has reached an agreement with Uniti Group to acquire the ownership rights relating to over 500 wireless communication tower sites located across Mexico, Colombia and Nicaragua. Terms of the transaction remain confidential between the parties. Speaking about the transaction, PTI CEO, Dagan Kasavana, stated; “We are pleased to