T-Mobile said it won 45% of all 600 MHz spectrum sold in recent incentive auction and plans to begin deployment later this year.
T-Mobile US, which was the big spender in the Federal Communications Commission’s recently completed 600 MHz incentive auction, said it plans to...
5G technology is set to revolutionize the mobile telecommunications space, though cooperation will be needed to extract the most benefit.
Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Reality Check section is where C-level executives and advisory firms from across the mobile industry share unique...
Mississippi-based C Spire said it expects to complete addition of 700 MHz and 850 MHz spectrum to current LTE network in July.
Regional wireless operator C Spire said it was adding low-band spectrum to more than 900 cell sites in an attempt to...
In a new partnership with the University of Technology Sydney in Australia, Finnish network infrastructure vendor Nokia is looking to accelerate IoT solutions for both enterprises and operators.
Nokia will provide the institution with IP routing, optical, fixed, 4G and 5G wireless technologies, plus applications and...
The 5G ecosystem will require greater collaboration between providers and users and more flexibility on billing options.
Editor’s Note: In an attempt to broaden our interaction with our readers we have created this Reader Forum for those with something meaningful to say to...
The Chinese government looks to increase private investments in the telecom sector to improve competition.
China Unicom said its main shareholder China United Network Communications was reviewing the firm’s ownership structure as part of a government plan to boost private investments in the telecommunications sector,...
The Device Hub initiative, which was formed based on partnership efforts with Sprint, continues to attract CCA members looking for LTE device procurement.
LAS VEGAS – The Competitive Carriers Association announced six new members to its Device Hub initiative, which was formed with Sprint...
Sprint, Nokia, Huawei and Interop cite IoT, 5G, use cases and virtualization as ways rural carriers can overcome coverage challenges.
LAS VEGAS – While the competitive environment for rural carriers continues to escalate and steal already stressed resources, the long-time issue of serving a geographically...
On the heels of scoring a nationwide build out deal with AT&T, FirstNet CEO Michael Poth told CCA members the organization would have billions more to invest.
LAS VEGAS – Coming off a major milestone for the First Responder Network Authority, FirstNet CEO...
Sprint unveiled its spectrum-infused LTE Plus service in NYC and other markets, while Verizon wireline workers begin strike … 1 year ago this week.
Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate...
LTE Broadcast technology looks set to take on the streaming video challenge of mobile networks ahead of expected 5G deployments.
On this week’s “Carrier Wrap” we speak with Expway on the current state of LTE Broadcast technology and how it can help mobile operators...
The network is expected to be fully operational by March 2018.
Nokia and Huawei won deals to build a nationwide 4G wholesale network in Mexico, dubbed Red Compartida, which is expected to launch in March 2018.
Huawei was tapped to roll out network infrastructure...
Will the promise of 5G get bogged down in cost concerns over necessary test and measurement advances?
Editor’s Note: In an attempt to broaden our interaction with our readers we have created this Reader Forum for those with something meaningful to say to...
Winning bidders in the FCC’s recently completed 600 MHz incentive auction can tap Ericsson for network equipment beginning later this year.
Ericsson wasted little time in staking its claim of support for telecommunication operators that won 600 MHz spectrum licenses in the Federal...
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai moves to reverse part of last year’s reform efforts, which included plans for broadband support to include LTE and 5G.
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai said the government agency will look to move control over the federally subsidized...
Vestberg set to head Verizon Network and Technology division, with focus on carrier efforts on Wi-Fi, fiber, 4G and 5G technologies.
Verizon Communications announced an operations restructuring focused on a trio of business segments, with former Ericsson CEO Hans Vestberg tapped to head...
Carrier aggregation, 4x4 MIMO, 256 QAM, LTE-U, HPUE and 5G are just some of the support technologies claimed by T-Mobile, Sprint and AT&T.
Samsung’s launch of its latest Galaxy S8 and S8+ smartphone models is sure to have an impact on the device...
The Indian telco will own 30 megahertz in the 2.3 GHz band once the acquisition if fully completed.
Indian telecommunications company Bharti Airtel signed an agreement to acquire Tikona Digital Networks' 4G business for $244 million. The acquisition will allow Bharti Airtel to increase its...
Nokia test included end-to-end LTE call, use of 20-megahertz spectrum block, 256 QAM, and four-way uplink diversity and 4x4 MIMO antenna technology.
Nokia said it has completed prestandard testing of commercial hardware compatible with the 600 MHz spectrum band, which is...
Congress applied pressure to Sprint and SoftBank to avoid Huawei, while T-Mobile USA launched its LTE network … 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...
RootMetrics' latest performance report claims overall cellular improvements, though T-Mobile call blocking issues doomed last-place markets.
U.S. wireless carriers improved their performance game across the country’s 125 largest metropolitan markets during the second half of last year, according to the latest insight and...
Signaling-control delivered via software sets the stage for the explosion in IoT devices, as well as 5G, while accelerating innovation
Virtualizing telecommunications networks is a costly and expensive task. But, given the increasing complexity of existing networks, coupled with the continued and dramatic growth of...
Voice communication may not have the hype of high-speed data services, but VoLTE and digital assistants show the market has next-generation potential.
Editor’s Note: Welcome to Analyst Angle. We’ve collected a group of the industry’s leading analysts to give their outlook on...
A new report from SNS Research predicts larger operators in the U.S. and South Korea are set to drive prestandard 5G deployment spending.
With a “5G” technology standard now making more progress through the Third Generation Partnership Project, operators are set to increase...
