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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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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) …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The UK operator also plans to launch VoLTE in the short term U.K. telecom operator EE plans to start offering 4G LTE services through spectrum in the 800 MHz band …

The Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games are less than one year away. While the 2014 World Cup was a trial by fire for Brazil’s fledgling “4G” networks, for the Olympics …

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 …

T-Mobile video calling service set to battle OTT providers T-Mobile US launched its Video Calling service, tapping into its growing LTE network to offer a branded service set to battle …

Sprint now offers customers option to purchase 4 GB or 6 GB data plans One week after throwing out a free wireless service offer to DirecTV customers, Sprint has expanded …

NFL Mobile app now free for all customers as reports indicate imminent launch of video service Just ahead of the expected launch of a mobile-focused video platform, Verizon Wireless is …

Sprint LTE-A launch still part of investment plan now targeted at $150M Sprint’s infatuation with Chicago has increased as the carrier announced plans to expand its workforce and investment in …

Iliad’s Free brand boosts LTE data bucket from 20 GB to 50 GB Having backed away from an attempted entry into the U.S. market through an acquisition of T-Mobile US, …

Wireless network complexity Wireless networks are becoming more complex. This raises a question: Are we nearing a point where network complexity is moving beyond the capability of humans to manage? …

You know the saying, “when the going gets tough, the tough get going.” That’s exactly what first responders need to do in emergencies or developing events. They need to be …