2015

Samsung mobile payment service is supported by all four major U.S. carriers With the addition of Verizon Wireless, Samsung’s newly launched mobile payment application will be supported by all four …

AT&T NFV and SDN plans are set to power software-based security systems AT&T’s network transformation moves using software-defined networking and network functions virtualization is creeping into security applications. The telecom …

Could customers walking into a Sprint retail store someday be greeted by a robot, or look on as a robot demonstrates how to use a new product? It may sound …

The New Zealand government has set a lofty goal of connecting 99% of its population to 50 Mbps broadband or better by 2025 in order to ensure no one misses …

Former Rep. Rick Boucher of Virginia’s 9th and the Internet Innovation Alliance talks policy WASHINGTON – The federal government’s policy regarding the telecom industry is very much in flux. A …

Regional carrier U.S. Cellular updates data plans with lower per-GB rates, higher per-device charges U.S. Cellular said it’s targeting larger rivals Verizon Wireless and AT&T Mobility with updated rate plans …

This report reviews trends in network densification both indoors and outdoors. Key focus areas include cost control through new network architectures and intelligent optimization, small cells as a service, and …

Business will be divided into mobile networks, fixed networks, applications and analytics, and IP/optical networks Ahead of finalizing its planned merger with Alcatel-Lucent, Nokia on Oct. 7 announced its intended …

Digital DAS is a way to cut costs by eliminating headend equipment Many wireless deployments seek to minimize attenuation, or loss of signal strength, but for in-building systems operators actually …

As more and more wirelessly connected cars hit the market, a number of trends are becoming evident. RCR Wireless News will spend this month examining the connected car market, including these …

A former Google employee pulled a fast one on his former company. Sanjay Ved bought the world’s most visited website name for $12 after he searched for the term and …

The European Court of Justice, the E.U. equivalent of the U.S. Supreme Court, today ruled the Safe Harbor data transfer agreement void, presenting a challenge to tech companies like Amazon …

Edward Snowden says intelligence agencies in the U.S. and UK have the ability to hack into citizen’s phones and take control of their devices. The famous U.S. whistleblower says the …

In addition to startup pitch sessions, the 2015 TC3 conference focused on how telecom companies can maintain a competitive edge through innovation and business transformation. The annual confab in Mountain …

The two telcos are expected to complete the merger agreement by year-end Pakistani mobile operators Mobilink and Warid Telecom have agreed to merge their operations to create a mobile service …

WASHINGTON – New research from the Aite Group suggests that, despite lots of hype from service providers, adoption of mobile payment technology is off to a slow start. For instance, …

WASHINGTON – With more than a billion users in the developed world, Facebook is now setting its sights on the next billion users who, while currently unconnected, could now be …

Latest RootMetrics survey found T-Mobile and Sprint close No. 2 and No. 3 to Verizon Whether deserved or not, New York City is seen by many as the most important …

The real reasons behind 5G Some people believe that faster is always better, particularly in regards to wireless networks. That’s why it’s easy to get excited about “5G” wireless systems, …

Two words are sure to dominate the upcoming Competitive Carriers Association Annual Convention: spectrum and auction. Several of the event’s scheduled keynote addresses and seminars are centered on topics related …

The remaining top Q3 events Last week, we covered five events/trends that will impact third-quarter, total year and 2016 results (these are in no particular order): 1. The announcement and …

Microsoft is facing reality in the smartphone world even as it launches another high-end device. Priced at $549, the new 5.2-inch Lumia 950 is powered by Qualcomm’s top-of-the-line Snapdragon 808 …

Sirius XM is asking federal regulators to look into reception problems reported near T-Mobile US towers in major U.S. cities. The satellite radio company says the disturbance is “alarmingly severe, …

1. AT&T has signed a long-term content deal with Viacom. The new contract brings together AT&T’s U-Verse and DirecTV networks, which previously had separate contracts with Viacom. The company says …

The end goal of the connected car is autnomous driving as a way to reinvent the way people get around; but, it’s clear there’s a long runway before widespread consumer …