Expansion to increase competitive pressure on China Mobile
China Telecom and China Unicom are each set to expand their FDD-LTE/TDD-LTE hybrid network trials to 15 additional cities in a move that should add further competition to China’s “4G” market.
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology...
Rollover data basis for T-Mobile US latest Data Stash marketing move
T-Mobile US continued to roll out its “Un-carrier” message today, touting a new data offering that takes a cue from the past and enhancements to its LTE network.
The carrier’s “Un-carrier 8.0” announcement centered on...
China Unicom stock hits eight-month low
China Unicom witnessed its stock price hit an eight-month low following reports that a company official is being investigated for potential discipline violations.
According to Bloomberg, a deputy GM of China Unicom’s network division was being investigated by the Central...
Carrier claims VoLTE coverage across 17 states
AT&T Mobility re-invigorated its voice over LTE position, updating its deployment plans that should see the carrier attain equal footing with rivals in the VoLTE race.
The carrier said it’s supporting VoLTE calls across parts of 17 states and...
Carrier rolls out unlimited data-focused multi-line plans, brings back hit
Looking to keep pressure on its larger rivals, T-Mobile US rolled out new family plans offering up unlimited data options and brought back what it termed its most popular promotion over the last decade.
T-Mobile US...
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The regulatory and market dynamics affecting mobile services in the Asia-Pacific region make voice over LTE and other advanced technology...
Sprint’s continued operational struggles could require the carrier to seek out another $3 billion in funding over the next three years, according to a recent report from Evercore ISI telecom analyst Jonathan Schildkraut.
Tech Trader Daily noted in a story that Schildkraut’s forecast does not...
One of the toughest environments for cellular connectivity continues to be jam-packed sports venues where fans are increasingly looking to share their experience with those at the end of their social media channels.
Wefi recently released a report showing the fastest measured speeds across both...
Alaska’s mobile market is set for consolidation as General Communications Group announced plans to acquire Alaska Communications Group’s customer base and stake in their Alaska Wireless Network partnership for $300 million.
The deal calls for GCI to pick up ACG’s approximately 109,000 wireless customers, bolstering...
Verizon Wireless appears to be moving forward on its previously stated plans to begin refarming 1.9 GHz spectrum to support its LTE service. According to GigaOm, a network spotter sporting a spectrum analyzer in New York City recently found a portion of Verizon Wireless...
T-Mobile US potential template for Sprint turnaround
Over the past several months, few would argue the hectic pace of change coming out of Sprint’s marketing department. The carrier has seemingly launched a new rate plan every week, each promising greater value for consumers if they...
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It is amazing how we all get used to new technologies and capabilities. Case in point: LTE. I...
Cisco talks QoS issues, virtualization potential
The drive toward network simplicity continues to run up against the need for mobile operators to support two separate networks in order to handle voice traffic (2G/3G) and growing data demand (LTE).
The solution everyone is looking to move toward...
Sprint added a new mobile virtual network operator to its stable, announcing that mobile virtual network enabler partner Unified Signal is powering a new service under the ITalk brand. The service will target the “data device/hot spot” industry.
The ITalk service will tap into Sprint’s...
Indonesia's largest mobile operator Telkomsel is partnering for IOT/M2M Cloud services
Telkomsel is partnering with Jasper to bring "Internet of Things"/Machine-to-Machine services to businesses across Indonesia. The partnership will allow Telkomsel business customers to use the cloud-based Jasper IoT Service Platform to launch, manage and...
Carrier to provide consumer tools for speed monitoring
Following an agreement with the Federal Communications Commission, T-Mobile US has agreed to provide more transparency to consumers who have their mobile data speeds throttled.
The agreement calls for T-Mobile US to send text messages to customers that will...
Claims 50% increase in network speeds
T-Mobile US continued its push to increase network performance, announcing the expansion of its “wideband" LTE service into the Boston area. The carrier said the upgrade provides a 50% increase in network speeds, with claims that some subscribers witnessed...
AT&T is reportedly grounding plans for an LTE-based in-flight mobile broadband offering, citing plans to conserve cash related to its recent international expansion plans.
As first reported by Runway Girl Network, AT&T said it would no longer be pursuing its previously announced offering that would...
AT&T is looking to expand its empire south of the border, announcing late Friday that it plans to by Mexican mobile carrier Iusacell for $2.5 billion including the assumption of debt.
The deal is set to close following Grupo Salinas, which is the current owner...
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China’s No. 3 operator China Telecom witnessed its wireless subscriber growth slow during the first nine months of this year due to increased competition from rivals.
The operator said it lost more than 4 million wireless customers through the first nine months of this year, with...
The mobile industry still may be in the process of rolling out true 4G services, but that has not stopped those tasked with developing new technology from looking ahead.
While no official word is expected on what will constitute the so-called “5G” standard for at...
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a court complaint against AT&T Mobility over the mobile operator’s throttling of data speeds for “unlimited” data customers. The court action, which was coordinated with the Federal Communications Commission, alleges “unfair and deceptive” practices tied to the unlimited...
Even as LTE becomes more prevalent in the U.S. and Asia, LTE is far from the mainstream in the Middle East, Africa and Europe. Observers often cite cost as one of the primary reasons for its slow growth — both the cost of the...
