The winners of Competitive Carriers Association (CCA) 2018 Achievement Awards were announced today during a ceremony at CCA’s Annual Convention taking place October 1-3. CCA’s Annual Achievement Awards honor individuals and companies for contributions to the industry and the community in the following categories: Outstanding Achievement, Outstanding Service, Industry Innovation, and the Neko Hamlett Associate Member of the Year.

By Sean Kinney, Editor in Chief of RCR Wireless News.

While 5G is and will remain the topic du jour in the telecom industry, it will be years before the next generation of cellular makes its way out of metropolitan areas to provide widespread access to new types of services.

Dear Operator,
Technology and the way we communicate through it are evolving, but it seems you’re just standing still. I’m not sure if you’ve noticed, but as a consumer I can tell you that when we’re given more, we expect more. 

The telecommunications industry has evolved drastically since the first mobile phone call was placed more than 45 years ago during an era where only the wealthiest of consumers owned a mobile phone. 

Is RCS really a richer experience than SMS? If so, what makes it “richer”? For starters, Rich Communication Services (RCS) is the functional foundation for a new messaging platform to be built upon, and this platform enhances just about every component of simple Short Message Services (SMS).