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...
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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 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 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...
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 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...
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Sprint moves on...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Sprint to increase unlimited rate plan Oct. 16
Sprint is set to increase the prices of its “Unlimited Plan” by $10 effective Oct. 16, though the carrier notes the new price will still undercut similar offerings from rivals.
Sprint said the price increase will see the...
Bye set to assume C Spire CTO position Nov. 1
Former Sprint CTO Stephen Bye is set to turn up in the same position at regional telecom operator C Spire.
Bye, who left Sprint at the end of July as part of a major management shake...
Tecore’s’ Portable LTE network supports mission critical communications in the most challenging use cases.
The aftermath of a disaster is a trying time for everyone involved. In these moments of uncertainty, it’s essential that public safety professionals can coordinate the mission-critical processes crucial to response and recovery regardless...
Small cells deployment would be key part of potential new mobile network
Singapore-based Internet service provider MyRepublic has completed a funding round for a total of SG$23 million ($16.1 million) in a move to finance the launch of mobile services and become the country’s fourth...
Sprint prepaid brands receives up to four times more unthrottled data
Sprint prepaid brand Virgin Mobile USA significantly increased the amount of unthrottled data for its “unlimited” plans in a move highlighting the continued competitiveness of the prepaid space.
Virgin Mobile’s $35 per month plan had...
Latest T-Mobile expansion adds 20 countries to international roaming program
T-Mobile US said it has added 20 countries to its Simple Global international roaming service, bringing the total to 145 countries where customers can access free text messaging, data and low-cost calling from their mobile...
The recently concluded CTIA Super Mobility event managed to include a number of significant news announcements while playing in the shadow of Apple’s annual unveiling of new iPhone devices. CTIA did its best to show its support for Apple, switching to coverage of the...
In this third of our “5G is coming!” series of articles, we look at the radio access network and its transformation projected in the “5G” era. As outlined in our first article, 5G is about supporting the Internet of everything and has therefore the...
Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure regales CTIA attendees with humor, tackles network concerns
LAS VEGAS – Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure’s comfort level at industry trade events continues to grow as the executive charmed attendees during a keynote address at this week’s CTIA Super Mobility event...
LTE-based 4G networks expected to last through 2020, form basis of 5G
LAS VEGAS – The telecom world gathered at this week’s CTIA Super Mobility 2015 event heard plenty about the continued evolution of wireless network technology under the “5G” banner, but those at carriers...
New Verizon Wireless data bucket packs 18 GB of shareable data for $100 per month
Verizon Wireless expanded the amount of data available as part of its recently launched “The Verizon Plan,” rolling out a new “extra, extra large” size bucket of 18 gigabytes of shareable...
