4G

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 – …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Carrier aggregation, 4×4 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 …

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 …

Nokia test included end-to-end LTE call, use of 20-megahertz spectrum block, 256 QAM, and four-way uplink diversity and 4×4 MIMO antenna technology. Nokia said it has completed prestandard testing of …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 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 …

MWC 2017 was big on 5G hype, but mobile operators are in need of solutions today that can help deal with growing video content. Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News …

China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom initially began launching LTE services in 2013. China’s three largest mobile telecommunication operators count more than 800 million LTE subscribers, according to the …

Reliance and Aircel initially signed a merger agreement in September 2016. Indian telecommunications firms Reliance Communications and Aircel obtained approval to merge their operations from the Securities and Exchange Board …

During a speech at Carnegie Mellon University, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai said he would move on opening up spectrum above 95 GHz as a test bed for 5G technology. Federal …

AT&T made a $39 billion play for T-Mobile, while Sprint countered the competitive threat with its Evo 4G device … 6 years ago this week. Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News …

The deal is said to build on a previous 3G and LTE network enhancement agreement between Nokia and TIM Brazil. Nokia said it extended an infrastructure deal with TIM in …