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AT&T neutral host DAS at University of Kansas AT&T says its distributed antenna systems business is separate from its wireless service, and can offer solutions that will serve customers of …

Mobile Minute: The Mobile Minute is sponsored by SpiderCloud Wireless. AT&T wants to buy DirecTV for $48.5 billion, and the carrier is doing all it can to encourage regulators to …

Depending on which team you play for, you either laughed so hard milk came out of your nose, or you were left crying in your beer.

Mobile Minute: The Mobile Minute is sponsored by SpiderCloud Wireless. For now, mobile network operators are not subject to the same net neutrality rules that affect wireline operators, but the …

The Federal Communications Commission today laid out several decisions set to impact the upcoming 600 MHz spectrum incentive auction and how the government agency views participation in that event. Those …

The long-wait for commercial voice over LTE services could be coming to an end as a pair of substantial carriers announced plans to launch VoLTE services in the coming months. …

Editor’s Note: Wireless operators are a busy bunch, and as such RCR Wireless News will attempt to gather some of the important announcements that may slip through the cracks from …

AT&T’s quest for growth reportedly has the telecommunications giant eyeing a potential acquisition of DirecTV in a deal that could reach $50 billion. According to a report from The Wall …

Net neutrality and spectrum auctions continue to dominate telecom-related policy news as the Federal Communications Commission this week has both subjects on the docket. The FCC’s planned May 15 open …

There are few larger convergence points between broadcasters, wireless service providers, public safety providers and Internet businesses than the Federal Communications Commission.

First quarter operational results for domestic wireless carriers proved eventful, as T-Mobile US blew away its larger rivals in attracting new customers, though paid for it dearly on its bottom …

The Federal Communications Commission this week is expected to alter its stance on net neutrality, with FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler bowing to pressure in preventing Internet service providers from hobbling …

DAS contracts increase in size, outpacing market growth Typical distributed antenna system contracts for hardware only (hubs, nodes, remote radio heads, antennas, etc.) now range from $5 million to $10 …

Apple is reportedly making a move into mobile content that could impact AT&T’s foray into streaming music. The iPhone maker is expected to pay $3.2 billion for the Beats premium …

What is LTE-Advanced and how it is being implemented today?

Welcome to this week’s edition of cell tower industry news, created by Jarad Matula and brought to you by Towercrews.net. Tower companies and carriers are certainly getting their day in court …

Mobile operators have invested billions of dollars in 3G and 4G networks, and when users get access to them they don’t hesitate to download and upload video. When stalling and …

Mobile Minute: The Mobile Minute is sponsored by SpiderCloud Wireless. Mobile service providers are preparing to support text-to-911, for situations in which a victim cannot or will not speak. Texting …

Wireless carriers continue to position their points of view in front of the Federal Communications Commission ahead of expected rule making linked to the planned 600 MHz incentive auction. The …

Highlighting the increasingly competitive nature of the prepaid market, Sprint’s Boost Mobile division unveiled new rate plans dubbed “Monthly Unlimited Select” that do away with different pricing levels depending on …

While there were many other interesting events this week, the remainder of this column will be devoted to comparing Sprint and T-Mobile US’ earnings.

Verizon Communications late last week threw in its two-cents worth in terms of the Federal Communications Commission’s plans to craft rules for its highly anticipated 600 MHz incentive auction, which …

When AT&T executives talk about their network, they are more likely to discuss platforms and APIs than they are to mention servers and routers. Like other Tier I operators, AT&T …

Wireless carriers are a tricky bunch. Sure, they like to promote their transparency, but the small print and “mystery” taxes on every bill reveals their true, evil intentions.

Welcome to this week’s edition of cell tower industry news, created by Jarad Matula and brought to you by Towercrews.net. Police have used data culled from cell towers for a while …