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EMEA: EE cuts administrative jobs amid IPO rumors

U.K. mobile operator EE plans to make some structural changes, including cutting 350 administrative jobs and adding other employees in sales and customer support. The company told Bloomberg that the structural changes are part of their strategy “to expand U.K.-based customer service teams.” The move comes...

Sprint to cut 452 jobs at Kansas City-area headquarters

Sprint is reportedly moving forward on plans to cut jobs at its Overland Park, Kan., headquarters, according to published reports. The Kansas City Star reported late last week that the nation’s No. 3 wireless carrier was set to cut 452 jobs this month, which would...

Teradata University Network and big data education

Interest in big data education programs is ramping up, according to representatives at big data company Teradata, and colleges and universities across the country are trying to figure out how best to meet the workforce needs for big data and analytics experts. However, the...

5 questions: choosing an enterprise MMS provider

With enterprises constantly looking for ways to manage operational expenses, costs related to ever-increasing dependence on mobile services have come under greater scrutiny. One model for enterprises to get a handle on these expenses is through the use of managed mobility services, which can...

Towercrews.net Featured Jobs for the Week of 10/16

RCR Wireless News’ featured jobs section is powered by Towercrews.net   Foremen / Superintendent Electric Tech Construction, Inc. has immediate opportunities for an experienced foreman or team leader and Tower Crew for Cell Site Construction in the California market for full time work. *Cell Site and Electrical Construction...

#TBT: Nokia cuts 1,800 jobs; T-Mobile USA gains new CEO … 4 years ago this week

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 the sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and enjoy the memories! Nokia slashes 1,800...

Top 5 best practices for enterprise mobility management

Enterprises continue to be a maddening market for the mobile space as corporations are often some of the more profitable wireless consumers while at the same time often seen as taxing mobile operators in terms of the support needed to broadly deploy wireless services...

Telecomcareers Featured Jobs Week of 10/13

RCR Wireless News’ featured jobs section is powered by Telecom Careers   Small Cell RF Engineer / PM Matrix Resources, one of the largest professional services companies in the US is seeking Small Cell RF Engineering with project management experience to oversee the optimization and commissioning of highly...

Workforce: 3 questions on Rohde & Schwarz careers

Test and measurement company Rohde & Schwarz is one of the largest test and measurement companies globally. It currently has openings in the U.S. as well as Germany, Singapore, the Czech Republic, and other countries for engineers, interns, instrument calibration work, marketing and more. Privately...

Towercrews.net Featured Jobs for the Week of 10/8

RCR Wireless News’ featured jobs section is powered by Towercrews.net   Foreman Read blueprints and layout jobs, perform sweep testing, PIM testing, fiber optic testing and down tilt procedures. Hackensack, NJ   Tower Foreman Supports tower crews and projects for LTE and Microwave installation projects. All Locations   Construction Manager Training of crew personnel on Tricom...

How to become a tower climber: resume building, job search tips

Welcome to the third and final installment of our ‘how to become a tower climber’ series. This final article offers tips on building a great resume and where to look for a tower climber job across the Web. To read information about the necessary...

Telecomcareers Featured Jobs Week of 10/6

RCR Wireless News’ featured jobs section is powered by Telecom Careers   Electrical Engineer We are looking for a highly energetic, results-oriented Electrical Engineer to join our Team. The Electrical Engineer will perform engineering assignments with clear and specified objectives. This entry level engineering position works closely...

Network test engineer jobs: who’s hiring?

As wireless technologies are developed, designed and eventually deployed, that process requires the expertise of network test engineers to troubleshoot and fix issues along the way. So what companies have open network test engineer jobs? With wireless products in use across many verticals, network test...

Sprint moves on new job cuts

Sprint has begun to move forward on planned job cuts, announcing in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing that the current process to cut an unannounced number of jobs will last through October. Sprint said the moves will be mostly completed by the end of...

Telecom posts mixed employment stats

The most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics numbers showed the country’s unemployment rate dropped below 6% in September, highlighting a continued trend of improving employment statistics. However, for the telecommunications space, the numbers remain mixed. According to BLS statistics, there was a drop of about...

Towercrews.net Featured Jobs for the Week of 10/1

RCR Wireless News’ featured jobs section is powered by Towercrews.net   Project Manager Responsible for management of project teams across multiple jobs providing contracted services to customers. Denver, CO   Modification Tower Foreman Must be certified with Comtrain Rescue Cert, have good communication skills and direct a crew of 3-4. Eutaw, NC   Tower Technician Construction...

Top 5 ‘success factors’ for a smooth enterprise mobile rollout

Enterprises continue to struggle with mobilizing their workforce, specifically with how to handle the distribution of mobile devices. The battle is typically between company-provided devices or allowing employees to bring their own device into the corporation through a “bring-your-own-device” model. A number of companies have...

How to become a tower climber: pay, benefits and schedule

The experience, training/certifications, and necessary equipment to become a tower climber have been covered in part one of this series, and now we turn our attention to a day in the life of a tower climber. What are the hours and pay? What are...

Top 9 telecom engineer skills in demand

RCR Wireless News surveyed job postings for telecom engineers across dozens of postings on Indeed.com and other job boards and compiled this list of the top 9 telecom engineer skills being sought by employers. This list includes skills across experience levels, from entry-level jobs to...

Job openings abound across telecom operators; Sprint layoffs expected

Job openings across the wireless space look to remain ample, with mobile operator appearing to be aggressively targeting new applicants across their operations. According to the Boston Business Journal, Verizon Wireless is looking to hire up to 150 new employees in the Boston area as...

How to become a tower climber: experience, training, equipment

The adrenaline of heights is something you relish. Hard, physical activity in a job is something you enjoy. You’ve seen the gravity-defying photos of a tower climber perched atop a 100-foot tower and asked yourself, “How do I become a tower climber?” It’s a question that...

Phones 4U job losses stand at 2,400; retailer, carriers to absorb more than 2,000 employees

U.K.-based retailer Phones 4U continued its slow demise this week, with published reports indicating that more than 2,400 employees were set to lose their jobs with the closing of 362 retail locations. The job losses are to include nearly 1,700 employees immediately, with another...

Towercrews.net Featured Jobs for the Week of 9/18

RCR Wireless News’ featured jobs section is powered by Towercrews.net   General Manager Provide leadership and vision to organization by assisting board and staff with development of plans. Totowa, NJ   Tower Crew Foreman Min. 1 year experience in tower construction industry, knowledge of sweep, PIM and fiber testing a plus. Murray, UT   Tower...

Microsoft on the move (RCR Mobile Minute)

In today's Mobile Minute, Microsoft makes changes, CWA supports AT&T's DirecTV bid, and reviewers praise the new iPhone 6. Mobile Minute Microsoft is making leadership changes, proceeding with its planned layoffs, and funneling cash back to shareholders. Today the software giant said that Visa CEO Charles...