2015

Project Fi, a Wi-Fi-first mobile option, is supported by T-Mobile US and Sprint networks Early reviews are in and it looks like Google’s Project Fi, the tech giant’s entrance into …

Industry watchers warn that data should be taken with a grain of salt After selling out on its initial release, it looks like sales of the much-hyped Apple Watch have …

Sprint’s small cell rollout has been a hot topic all summer, and even though it has not been announced yet, recruiters and installers are getting ready to move fast. Sprint …

T-Mobile US announces no-cost North America roaming plan; counters AT&T’s Mexico venture T-Mobile US continues to update its “Un-carrier” promotions, with the latest move expanding services across North America. T-Mobile …

Soon to come: tweets from Mount Fuji The demand to stay connected has reached new heights. After an avalanche of requests from hikers, the highest point in Japan will soon …

T-Mobile US said it added 2.1M net adds during Q2, setting the bar for rivals and staking its claim for No. 3 ahead of Sprint T-Mobile US set the bar …

The next generation of “5G” mobile connectivity promises virtually no latency based on dynamic use of technology like LTE-Advanced, Wi-Fi and small cells comprising ultra-dense networks. And with limited commercialization …

IBM unveils 7-nanometer node chips A partnership with Samsung, GlobalFoundries and the state of New York has helped IBM achieve a major advance in semiconductor technology. Today the company said …

WASHINGTON – Amid labor negotiations with some 38,000 union employees, Verizon Communications is prepping for a potential work stoppage by training more than 15,000 nonunion employees to take over in …

With the New IP, the network and cloud converge Staggering increases in consumer demand for network capacity are creating a major transition in the telecom industry, which is working to …

VoLTE, VoWi-FI, 4G, CDMA, licensed vs. unlicensed spectrum and more on tap for 11th RINA Wireless Users Group Conference Aug. 10-12 in Salt Lake City There’s more to the domestic …

Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the past. Fire up the time machine, put on …

Virtualization technologies have become a hot topic among telecom operators. Eyeing the benefits of network functions virtualization, Telefónica signed a memorandum of understanding with Alcatel-Lucent to test NFV technologies as …

Zayo move includes private, public and hybrid infrastructure-as-a-service cloud services Zayo Group tapped its recent acquisition of Latisys to bolster its cloud portfolio with private, public and hybrid infrastructure-as-a-service cloud …

Airbiquity recently held a webinar to discuss findings from a Nielsen and SBD study that looked at the implications of infotainment solutions to auto buyers. In other words: Does infotainment actually …

Airline partners with ViaSat to harness satellite-based Wi-Fi rather than ground-based connectivity Airline Virgin America, owned by billionaire Richard Branson, this week announced a partnership with ViaSat that promises to …

Technology juggernaut Google changed the way we search with its proprietary algorithims. But the oft-secretive company is constantly working on technologically impressive, forward-leaning projects that have the promise to push …

Microsoft announced it will layoff 7,800 employees as it restructures its phone business to accommodate the $7.6 billion acquisition of Nokia Devices and Services. In an e-mail to employees, Microsoft …

AT&T offers low-cost broadband commitment to consumers AT&T is offering up low-cost broadband options as an incentive to government regulators currently debating the telecom giant’s year-long attempt to acquire DirecTV. …

While LTE and 3G adoption remains relatively low for Russia’s 249 million mobile subscribers, Wi-Fi is gaining traction among enterprise customers. In Russia, 3G and LTE adoption is at 5% …

WASHINGTON – Mobile phones are having a major impact across the Indian sub-continent. Socioeconomic and census data show that mobile phones massively outnumber landlines in rural India. All told, 68% …

The LTE-A service will initially be available in Copenhagen with peak data speeds of 300 Mbps Danish telecoms operator TDC has started to deploy LTE-Advanced carrier aggregation technology across its …

China Telecom expects its FDD-LTE technology to cover 95% of China’s population by year end Chinese mobile telephony operator China Telecom aims to provide LTE coverage to 95% of the …

FirstNet envisions a nationwide public safety network built on same LTE standards used by commercial carriers As Minnesota officials consider how to proceed with a statewide upgrade to the public …

It’s been less than a year since SAC Wireless became part of Nokia, and the company has already executed its plan to expand its network services footprint with Nokia behind …