Monthly Archives: September, 2014

CTIA 2014: Tower Family Foundation launched to aid injured climbers’ families

(An earlier version of this story contained an incorrect title for Eric Steinmann. He is development manager for Clear Talk.) LAS VEGAS — A new...

EMEA: Cyber attacks grow out of Ukrainian, Middle East conflicts

Cyber war is not the stuff of science fiction any more. More than disruptive hacks and information theft, cyber attacks are now a significant part...

T-Mobile US taps Wi-Fi features for latest ‘Un-carrier’ move; posts robust August

Reports strong August customer growth T-Mobile US called upon unlicensed spectrum to power its latest “Un-carrier” move, announcing full support for Wi-Fi calling and messaging,...

CTIA 2014: Wi-Fi makes waves

LAS VEGAS — Even before T-Mobile kicked off its Wi-Fi unleashed campaign yesterday, the meeting rooms at CTIA's Super Mobility Week were buzzing with...

Video: Uploading those Vegas selfies

Global Wireless Solutions brought its network testing capabilities to CTIA's Super Mobility Week — and if you're looking for the fastest places in Las...

CTIA 2014: Network testing companies hone VoLTE, simplify approaches

Network testing vendors are going all out this week, with a series of announcements focused on several of the hot network topics of the...

CTIA 2014: Sprint welcomes iPhone 6 with ‘iPhone for Life’ plan

LAS VEGAS — Like most people at CTIA's Super Mobility Week here, Sprint's team had one eye on the show floor and the other...

EMEA: Line between telco and banks blur in Kenyan fight

This week, the Kenyan parliament is hearing arguments about whether Equity Bank's “Thin Sim" card can be used with carrier Safaricom mobile phones. But as...

CCA: Monetization next step in LTE revolution

LAS VEGAS — Now that LTE deployments have become nearly ubiquitous among the nation’s larger operators, the next challenge for operators is how to drive...

CTIA 2014: FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler shares updates on net neutrality

LAS VEGAS — FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler addressed a standing-room-only crowd on day one of Super Mobility Week, discussing a range of topics including net...

Policy: T-Mobile US claims large broadcasters not necessary for successful auction

T-Mobile US this week filed comments and an analysis with the Federal Communications Commission that it claims shows that the 84 megahertz of spectrum...

iPhone 6, 6 Plus launch set to boost, burst carrier, technology fortunes

In announcing its latest iPhone iterations, Apple has yet again shown its unique influence over the competitive landscape for wireless carriers. Apple said the iPhone...

CCA: Incentive auction could set future precedent, fuel ‘5G’

LAS VEGAS — While it might not be the next spectrum auction on the schedule, the Federal Communications Commission’s planned 600 MHz incentive auction remains...

Infrastructure news: Crown Castle’s fiber buy, WesTower’s AT&T contract

Crown Castle buys fiber assets Crown Castle has acquired roughly 800 miles of fiber in Maryland, northern Virginia and Delaware through the purchase of 24/7...

Reality Check: Apple’s second big 2014 announcement

Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column where C-level executives and advisory firms from across the mobile industry share unique insights and...

Carrier Wrap: T-Mobile US promises highest trade-in value ahead of iPhone launch

Just ahead of Apple’s expected launch of new iPhone models on Tuesday, T-Mobile US said it would provide the highest trade-in value for used...

Reality Check: Are you virtually ready — or actually ready?

Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column where C-level executives and advisory firms from across the mobile industry share unique insights and...

CCA: Auction, roaming, USF reform remain priority for CCA

LAS VEGAS — Following up on a conversation he had earlier in the day with Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler, Competitive Carriers Association...

CCA: Wheeler, Berry debate spectrum auction, device requirements

LAS VEGAS — Like the pair of telecom policy veterans that they are, Competitive Carriers Association CEO and President Steve Berry and current Federal...

CTIA: AT&T and Telefonica partner for connected home in Europe

AT&T and Telefonica announced today they are working together to bring the success of AT&T’s Digital Life in the United States to Europe. In...

Carriers drive connected car momentum

The connected car promises to drive attention at Super Mobility Week, with the two largest wireless operators starting off the week by expanding their...

CTIA 2014: Ericsson enters small cell upgrade race with integrated solution

Ericsson joined Alcatel-Lucent and Nokia Networks in launching a new small cell solution at Super Mobility Week, describing its tablet-sized RBS6402 as a "plug-and-play"...

EMEA: Russian crisis threatens the E-Estonia experiment

When President Obama visited Estonia last week to deliver a warning to Russia, he also drew the spotlight to one of the most connected countries...

Radisys increases processor support for virtualization

Support continues to roll in for the mobile telecommunications industry’s move toward virtualization, with the latest coming from Radisys. The company said it will...

Super Mobility Week Preview: key themes and announcements

The wireless industry migrates to Las Vegas this week for CTIA's Super Mobility Week, featuring keynote sessions with industry heavyweights including FCC Chairman Tom...
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