AT&T received government approval to acquire DirecTV for $48.5B, while Sprint stock plunged on competitive concerns … 1 year 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....
RIO DE JANEIRO--Two years after Brazil hosted the 2014 Fifa World Cup, the city of Rio de Janeiro will host the first Olympic and Paralympic Games to take place in South America. The Olympic Village will house around 17,000 participating athletes, and the Brazilian federal government...
Growing consumer demand for mobile video continues to drive traffic across mobile networks, with no slow down in sight
In the not so distant past, mobile video was a precious and expensive commodity. But by 2020, Cisco reports video will account for more than 75%...
Verizon prepaid customers blowing through data buckets can now continue to access lower speed data services at no charge
At least one feature from Verizon Wireless’ recent overhaul of its postpaid rate plans has trickled down to its prepaid service.
The carrier today said customers selecting...
On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check we speak with Sprint to discuss the carrier’s 5G plans and the use of NFV and SDN to support the service
The telecom space continues to embrace network virtualization technologies, including those based on software-defined networking, network functions virtualization...
Spectrum Frontiers approval sees nearly 11 gigahertz of spectrum freed up for licensed and unlicensed use in support of 5G services
In a move designed to bolster the development and deployment of so-called “5G” technologies, the Federal Communications Commission approved plans to open up nearly...
Spectrum Frontiers approval sees nearly 11 gigahertz of spectrum freed up for licensed and unlicensed use in support of 5G services
In a move designed to bolster the development and deployment of so-called “5G” technologies, the Federal Communications Commission approved plans to open up nearly...
T-Mobile took its beef with Verizon to the FCC, filing comments that its larger rival continues to fall short in terms of consumer benefits
Verizon Wireless’ recent adjustment to its rate plans continues to draw the ire of smaller rival T-Mobile US, which filed comments...
International expansion continues for FreedomPop, which launched its free MVNO service in Spain to claims of strong demand
U.S.-based mobile virtual network operator FreedomPop continued its international expansion, announcing the availability of service in Spain.
The operator, which launched its MVNO service in 2012, said its...
Mobile operators can reap billions of dollars in savings tied to the rollout of the latest technology in LTE modems
North American mobile operators have invested roughly $265 billion in total capital expense and $70 billion for spectrum since the 700 megahertz auction in 2008. While...
What is the connection between VoLTE and 5G networks? Spectrum and the ability for wireless carriers to refarm 2G and 3G spectrum for next-gen services
Operators around the world continue to make steady progress implementing voice-over-LTE services. According to the General Services Administration, as of...
Verizon released a statement looking to clarify six incorrect perceptions about its recently altered My Verizon rate plans
Verizon Wireless is attempting to alter the message around its move earlier this week to alter pricing and data allotment on its My Verizon rate plans.
In a...
On this week’s Carrier Wrap, we speak with Sprint to discuss the carrier’s recent 5G technology testing and deployment plans
All four domestic nationwide wireless operators have announced some form of “5G” technology testing scheme, with the intent of eventually rolling out next-generation services.
Verizon Wireless...
The Sprint LTE network makes its commercial debut, while talk of new iPhone models sporting colors spreads … 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...
Citing increased usages, Verizon is set to alter rate plans with more data at higher prices, though lower per-GB, in continued fight for customers against rivals
Verizon Wireless moved on recently rumored rate plan changes, offering customers more data across buckets at higher-priced tiers, though...
Huawei claims T-Mobile has failed to engage in FRAND licensing terms tied to 4G technology patents said to be core to network operations
T-Mobile US’ rollout of LTE services has hit a legal challenge as infrastructure vendor Huawei filed a lawsuit alleging the wireless carrier...
Chevrolet customers with LTE-enabled OnStar vehicles offered 50% discount on data buckets, new 4 GB plan
Citing the benefits of volume, General Motors cut pricing for customer accessing its OnStar telematics service on Chevrolet models. The cellular connectivity taps AT&T Mobility’s LTE network.
The new plans...
Reported changes set for Verizon data buckets include more data allotments for more money each month, with rollover and speed throttling still on the table
Details continue to seep out regarding Verizon Wireless’ reported plans to alter its current data packages.
The plans, which were first...
Rumors suggest Verizon is set to launch data rollover, speed throttling targeting overages and more comprehensive North America roaming options
Rumors are running wild that Verizon Wireless is set to join some of its rivals in offering a data rollover feature and data overage protection...
The mobile telecom market’s race towards 5G and the internet of things requires players to rethink spectrum plans, availability and models
Wireless spectrum remains a hot topic in the commercial telecom space as government agencies continue to look for ways to free up new spectrum...
Nokia 5G demonstration plans include a claimed first ever network running on commercial platforms and cloud orchestration-based network slicing
Ahead of this week’s 5G World event, Nokia said it plans to demonstrate a “5G” network running on commercial platforms at the show in London. The...
Story updated with previously announced Sprint network plans
Verizon, T-Mobile note fiber, DAS, small cell and COW deployments in support of Democratic and Republican conventions in Philadelphia and Cleveland, respectively
The current political campaign season is set for a milestone in the coming weeks as both the...
Citing the summer travel season, T-Mobile is set to offer unlimited LTE data across most of Europe, add roaming in Belize and in-flight Gogo Wi-Fi for all
Coming off a rocky “Un-carrier 11” event, T-Mobile US today looked to regain some marketing momentum with a...
FCC set for 'Spectrum Frontiers' proceedings next month in move to bolster spectrum support for 5G, IoT and virtual reality
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler talked all the usual use cases for “5G” technology, including the “internet of things” and virtual reality, in announcing...
