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Kagan: The Sprint comeback

Sprint is on a comeback. But what exactly does that mean? I have followed them over the last few decades as a wireless analyst and I would say Sprint is better and faster than ever before. I also sense there is more to come....

Analyst Angle: Smartphone innovation will increase in the run-up to 5G introduction

Innovation in cellular and other supporting technologies as well as in applications will sustain the rate of smartphone improvements Press and industry analyst response to the recent announcement of the iPhone 7 has been lukewarm. For example, The Economist notes the “main novelty” is it...

T-Mobile and Sprint duke it out for iPhone supremacy

T-Mobile and Sprint each touted rousing success connected to pre-orders of Apple’s latest iPhone 7 devices, with the former also claiming higher Q3 port-ins T-Mobile US and Sprint are both touting success connected to pre-orders of Apple’s latest iPhone 7 devices. T-Mobile US claims pre-order activity for...

T-Mobile One free line promotion ratchets pricing pressure against rivals

Tied – but not limited to – the recent launch of Apple iPhone 7 devices, T-Mobile US rolls out One rate plan promotion with “free” line of service T-Mobile US’ freshly launched – and updated – “One” rate plan is receiving an early price cut...

T-Mobile One unlimited data plan draws concern, could prop ARPU

Questions via message board Reddit continue to mount over the T-Mobile One unlimited data plan, though biz case looks sound T-Mobile US is garnering some backlash from its recent Un-carrier 12 event, which highlighted plans to roll out a new “unlimited” data plan, T-Mobile One,...

#TBT: Sprint pushing WiMAX, hikes text fees; MySpace bigger than Facebook … this week in 2007

Sprint laid out arguments as to why WiMAX is a new business model and raised text fees, while MySpace topped Facebook in social media … 9 years ago this week Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives...

#TBT: Sprint lull continues; Dish targeting T-Mobile? … this week in 2013

Sprint continued to see operations impacted by ownership uncertainty, while Dish looked to be eyeing a T-Mobile acquisition … 3 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...

Apple iPhone sales slide as CEO talks augmented reality, AI

Apple beat third-quarter earnings estimates despite a continued decline in iPhone sales. In his commentary, CEO Tim Cook looked to future projects around augmented reality and artificial intelligence. The latest quarter, which ended June 25, brought $42.4 billion in revenue and $7.8 billion in net...

Sprint eyes rate plan changes tied to iPhone as stock soars

Sprint stock hits 20-month high, as management talks potential rate plan changes tied to the next iPhone launch, tests lower-priced unlimited data Sprint has had its fair share of ups and downs over the past several years, but reaction to the carrier’s latest quarterly results...

Kagan: About the Apple iPhone 7

With next Apple iPhone, 'I expect the headphone jack to disappear' Just like every other year, Apple has absolutely nothing to say about the next iPhone. However, there is plenty we already know if we look back at the last several years. And more if...

#TBT: Sprint LTE launch; iPhone to come in colors? … this week in 2012

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...

MetroPCS set to join rivals Cricket, Boost and Virgin in offering iPhone

T-Mobile’s MetroPCS brand is set to officially offer select iPhone models, initially limited to Florida before a nationwide roll out T-Mobile US prepaid brand MetroPCS is set to begin offering Apple iPhone devices this week to customers through select retailers in Florida, with nationwide availability...

#TBT: T-Mobile kicks Sidekick; Sprint dishes on LTE … this week in 2010

T-Mobile stopped selling the iconic Sidekick device in a move that killed the brand, while Sprint talked LTE and smartphone plans … 6 years ago this week Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the...

#TBT: Apple iPhone drives price war; Sprint bullish on M2M … this week in 2008

Apple iPhone subsidy adjustments leads to fears over smartphone pricing war, while Sprint sees unlimited M2M opportunities … 8 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...

Analyst Angle: The future of the Apple iPhone

Cries that the Apple iPhone market is saturated are overblown, with opportunities in new markets, new technologies and new software set to spur growth It has been reported in the press that Apple has reached its peak of market adoption since the sales of the...

AT&T joins T-Mobile, Sprint and Verizon in supporting Android Wi-Fi calling

Customers using the Android-powered LG G4 device can now tap the AT&T Wi-Fi calling service, with expansion promised to other devices AT&T Mobility expanded its Wi-Fi calling option outside the Apple iOS ecosystem, announcing its first supported device running Google’s Android OS. The carrier said customers...

Reality Check: The Android world – May 2016 edition

Google’s Android platform is a powerhouse around the world, which Jim Patterson said could be set for even more growth at the expense of Apple Back when we wrote the first “Android World” column a few years ago, the thesis was that Google’s commitment to...

Sprint plucks Apple again for latest device promo

Sprint is dangling the promise of a free iPhone 6s and discounted iPads for customers willing to add a new line of service Sprint is again tapping the allure of Apple devices in trying to garner attention from consumers. The carrier said beginning today it’s...

Dish Network launches smartphone repair program

While continuing to sit on dozens of megahertz of wireless spectrum, Dish Network launched a smartphone repair program targeting cracked screens, battery replacement Dish Network, which continues to have an arms-length relationship with the mobile telecom space despite owning dozens of megahertz in unused wireless...

#TBT: Sprint focused on iPhone buzz; Apple delays OS for iPhone … this week in 2007

Sprint was focused on the growing iPhone buzz, while Apple pushed off OS work to focus on iPhone development … 9 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...

T-Mobile ditches unlimited data promo; AT&T and Sprint maintain option

T-Mobile is replacing its unlimited data promotion with a capped data package, while rivals AT&T and Sprint continue to offer cheaper unlimited data plans T-Mobile US ditched its unlimited data promotion in favor of a capped data package priced at a premium compared with previous...

AT&T and Verizon hit with Q1 growth concerns

Analysts cite lack of new handset excitement to expected lower device-related revenues and overall postpaid device-related growth AT&T and Verizon Communications were both dinged within the past week over concerns about first quarter performance. Wells Fargo Securities Senior Analyst Jennifer Fritzsche early last week cautioned investors...

Sprint defectors to be reminded of leasing obligations

Sprint said it will start sending text message reminders to consumers looking to leave the carrier of their device leasing obligations Device leasing programs have become a popular option from Sprint and T-Mobile US, though consumers still seem a bit perplexed on just how those...

Verizon device upgrade programs set for price hike

A report from Phonearena.com suggests Verizon is set to increase upgrade fees nearly across the board, including annual upgrades and full payments Verizon Wireless is reportedly set to increase or initiate upgrade fees for customers switching devices, regardless of how they acquire a new device. According...