Sprint prepaid brand Boost Mobile service linked exclusively to Sprint LTE network
Sprint continues to bolster the capabilities of its prepaid brands, which have been a significant part of the carrier’s recent growth.
The latest move sees its Boost Mobile brand launch its first mobile hot...
While presenting on the topic of “5G” recently, I was asked: “Why are we making everything so complicated?” In that moment, as I surveyed the audience of principally telecom industry types – of which I proudly count myself as a member for the last...
Brazil was chosen by Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi as the company’s first market outside Asia to hold operations and manufacturing locally, which will be handled by Foxconn. Xiaomi begins its operations betting on direct sales —at least for now, the privately held company will...
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Verizon updates...
Sprint eliminated video-streaming limitation, though states it will still ‘manage the network’
Connected with its recently launched “All-In” rate plans, Sprint this week also said it is removing its previous policy to limit video-streaming services to 600 kilobits per second, though it will still “manage...
Unlimited data rate plans have been officially off the market for some time, but the reality is that the biggest mobile operators still offer them to customers who insist. We have heard stories of existing customers demanding – and getting – a new smartphone while...
Latin American mobile network operators spending big on 4G LTE rollouts
In support of the expansion of 4G LTE in Latin America, U.S.-based Ceragon Networks is working with a tier one operator to upgrade 3G backhaul networks to support 4G LTE.
Ceragon did not name the...
The Indian telco currently offers 3G in almost 10,000 towns and cities; 4G LTE also expanding
Indian telecommunications operator Bharti Airtel plans to invest $1 billion during fiscal year 2015, ending March 2016, to expand its 3G network infrastructure and coverage across the country, according...
IMT-2020 adopted as official name and date for global 5G process, but rumors of 20 Gbps baseline speeds are exaggerated
The International Telecommunications Union always brings a dose of sobriety to a new standards party. Amid the escalating claims about when “5G” equipment will be...
In an effort to reallocate spectrum, many carriers are setting target dates to do away with GSM networks. It appears that 2017 will be the year that GSM will take its place in the mobile network afterlife, but it may surprise you how many devices still operate...
Facebook offers hosted platform in move to connect the unconnected
NICE, France – The TM Forum scored a significant membership win this week with social media giant Facebook joining the organization in a move to increase collaboration with telecom providers and expand its Internet.org initiative....
Sprint touts data rollover advantages, launches Boost TV service
Sprint has jumped on the rollover data bandwagon by kicking off the ability for prepaid customers to keep up to 30 gigabytes of unused data for an unlimited amount of time.
Sprint said that beginning this week, customers signing...
RF spectrum paramount for continued LTE expansion across Latin America
LTE has been fast to arrive in Latin America if compared to the time from the first launches of GSM and UMTS worldwide to their landing in the region. While it took 2G and 3G...
Verizon Wireless said CDMA to continue supporting IoT, connected devices
While LTE is the network of now and the future at Verizon Wireless, the carrier expects to continue supporting its legacy CDMA operations for the foreseeable future to handle connected devices as part of the...
Sprint changes exclusive to Wal-Mart distribution
Sprint over the weekend updated pricing for its Virgin Mobile USA brand, cutting prices and adding data exclusively for service activated through Wal-Mart locations.
The changed include the Data Done Right Single Line offer, which cuts prices by $5 per...
T-Mobile US plans for 2015 show it’s not content to just be No. 3, looks at cable as partners
T-Mobile US this week reported robust first-quarter results with customer growth numbers that are set to lead the industry as well as propel the carrier into...
In the world of wireless, generations of technology come and go in what seems like the blink of an eye. As much as this rate of progress is wonderful, there are certain aspects of how quickly we change technology that are worrying.
Let’s quickly recap
The...
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!
Sprint PCS posts...
MVNO FreedomPop unveils app to solve cellular/Wi-Fi handoff challenge
FreedomPop continues to enhance its mobile virtual network operator-based service, this week launching its Premium Voice technology that it claims solves the handoff challenge between cellular and Wi-Fi networks.
The MVNO said the software platform allows for...
South Korean authorities also investigating Qualcomm for antitrust issues
WASHINGTON – Qualcomm is looking to reestablish its importance in China following a $975 million fine imposed by China’s National Development and Reform Commission.
Qualcomm President Derek Aberle told the Financial Times during the Boao Economic Forum...
MTN Group looks to support growing demand driven by mobile banking
WASHINGTON – In an effort to support skyrocketing demand, South African telecom player MTN Group on March 20 announced plans to invest $123 million in upgrading and expanding its mobile data network in Ghana.
Subsidiary...
Mobile operators expanding their voice over LTE services in 2015 want to make sure it’s not a replay of the massive LTE data outages that plagued the industry from 2011 to 2014. One way they’re accomplishing that goal is by revamping their monitoring approach to...
Total Wireless prepaid exclusive to Wal-Mart, offers shared data
Prepaid mobile service provider TracFone Wireless is expanding its marketing presence with the recent launch of its Total Wireless brand exclusive to big-box retailer Wal-Mart.
According to the provided coverage map, the service looks to run on...
Exclusive contract includes LTE deployment, updates to 2G, 3G
Nokia Networks said it will head up an update of regional wireless operator IWireless’ network, including work on the carrier’s legacy GSM-based 2G and 3G services and installing LTE equipment. That network currently serves portions of...
