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#TBT: Sprint ditches Clearwire; Google unveils Android … this week in 2007

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! WiMAX marriage on...

Sprint joins T-Mobile in taking on overages

Sprint set to launch new ‘unlimited’ plan that throttles speeds once data limit reached Sprint is set to join T-Mobile US in alleviating overage concerns for customers with new data packages that rely on speed throttling rather than charging customers for exceeding their data buckets. Sprint...

Verizon IoT biz claims nearly $500M in revenues, more than 1,000 partners

Verizon IoT platform set for expansion with launch of ThingSpace, LTE connection focus Verizon Communications shined some light on its growing “Internet of Things” business, announcing nearly $500 million in revenues so far this year through its current operations and the launch of its ThingSpace...

#TBT: Sprint cuts jobs, expands WiMAX … this week in 2009

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 Nextel expands...

T-Mobile leads Verizon and AT&T in smartphone growth, though pace sags

T-Mobile US Q3 results paced larger rivals in some metrics, finances fail to impress T-Mobile US continues to be a significant attraction for mobile customers, though in the third quarter its dominance in growing its subscriber base cooled off a bit. The carrier said it added...

UK moves on spectrum auction plans to support LTE and 5G

UK regulator Ofcom plans spectrum auction in early 2016 to bolster LTE, lay groundwork for 5G U.K. telecom regulator Ofcom said it plans to conduct a spectrum auction early next year in a move to bolster domestic LTE operations as well as set the table...

Reader Forum: 5G – enabling the TV-anywhere world

The next step in the evolution of mobile broadband is "5G," and its arrival will be a watershed moment for the entire TV and media industry, delivering the flexibility and high reliability needed to deliver video to billions of users across the globe. Over...

The role of NFV and SDN in 5G

InterDigital digs into the role of NFV and SDN in 5G plans Virtualization technologies using software-defined networking and network functions virtualization are expected to play a significant role in the development of next-generation mobile technology standards expected to rollout under the "5G" banner. Some of...

#TBT: Sprint struggles with iPhone, debt; bullish on LTE … this week in 2011

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 Nextel scrambles...

Verizon unlimited data customers to remain high speed, at a price

Verizon said it has no plans to throttle unlimited data customers, will simply charge more Verizon Wireless plans to go its own way in terms of how it treats data throttling for its unlimited data customers, claiming it has no plans to curtail network speeds or...

CCA members focused on spectrum and auction; LTE-U, 5G, NFV, SDN and small cells on radar

As expected, spectrum and the Federal Communications Commission’s upcoming 600 MHz incentive auction were hot topics at this year’s Competitive Carriers Association Annual Convention, with both a significant portion if not the leading topic of conversation for most keynote addresses and panel events. The CCA...

Sprint unlimited data customers could see speeds limited

Sprint unlimited data plan will have 23 GB cap before deprioritization occurs Sprint said in some situations it will begin to deprioritize customers signed up for unlimited data plans that exceed 23 gigabytes of data usage per month. The move, announced by CTO John Saw, is...

Worst of the Week: Apple and Sprint play the tort game

Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week. There’s a lot of nutty stuff that goes on in this industry, so this column is a chance for us at RCRWireless.com to rant and rave about whatever rubs us the wrong way....

Verizon LTE partnership with rural carriers hits milestone

Verizon LTE in Rural America service launched by all 21 partners Verizon Wireless announced a deployment milestone in its LTE in Rural America program, noting all 21 rural telecom operators participating in the initiative have launched LTE services connected with the program. Those 21 participants...

AT&T launches LTE across 6 Mexican markets

AT&T said it remains on track to launch LTE covering 40M pops in Mexico by year-end AT&T moved on its plans to rollout LTE services across its new properties in Mexico, announcing the launch of service in six markets. The initial markets tapping into the LTE...

Nokia Networks signs framework agreement with Arab operator Ooredoo

Nokia to provide technology and services for Ooredoo’s 2G, 3G and LTE-A networks Nokia Networks signed a framework agreement with Qatar-based telecom operator Ooredoo Group to support the operator's long-term development strategy across its footprint in the Middle East, North Africa and Southeast Asia. Under...

Verizon updates prepaid data packages for connected devices

New prepaid data packages said to make choices easier for consumers Verizon Wireless updated its prepaid data plans for “connected” devices like mobile hot spots and tablets in a move the carrier said should make it simpler for customers to select the correct offer. The new...

Verizon unlimited data set for $20 price increase

Verizon move follows Sprint decision to increase unlimited data prices Verizon Wireless is reportedly set to turn the screws on current “unlimited” data customers with plans to increase the per-line charge for the bottomless bucket by $20 per month. Published reports indicate Verizon Wireless is set...

#TBT: Sprint, HP to cut jobs; Verizon pulls optimization plan … this week in 2014

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 moves on...

Sprint prepaid brand Virgin set to join T-Mobile with free music offer

Virgin Mobile to offer free music streaming service Oct. 9 on data plans T-Mobile US is set to be joined in the free streaming music space by Sprint prepaid brand Virgin Mobile USA, which announced that beginning Oct. 9 it will support free streaming of...

U.S. Cellular updates data plans, keeps focus on Verizon, AT&T

Regional carrier U.S. Cellular updates data plans with lower per-GB rates, higher per-device charges U.S. Cellular said it’s targeting larger rivals Verizon Wireless and AT&T Mobility with updated rate plans as part of its previously announced guarantee to “beat” data plans from those carriers. The Chicago-based...

Mobilink, Warid Telecom to merge in Pakistan

The two telcos are expected to complete the merger agreement by year-end Pakistani mobile operators Mobilink and Warid Telecom have agreed to merge their operations to create a mobile service provider with a presence in both the 3G and 4G segments, according to a report...

Reality Check: Why 5G isn’t all about fast wireless

The real reasons behind 5G Some people believe that faster is always better, particularly in regards to wireless networks. That's why it’s easy to get excited about “5G” wireless systems, which are the next major phase of mobile telecommunications standards beyond the 4G LTE technology...

$1.8B deal converts Indian telecom towers to clean energy

Intelligent Energy, a U.K.-based power technology company, signed a 1.2 billion pound ($1.8 billion) deal to convert 27,400 Indian telecom towers to use hydrogen fuel cell technology. The deal looks to strengthen the unreliable Indian power grid while at the same time reduce carbon emissions. Essential Energy, an Intelligent...