AT&T

Three of the top four wireless carriers – AT&T Mobility, Sprint and T-Mobile US – have promised gigabit wireless speeds will begin this year. That’s incredible. We know how gigabit …

Intel plans to sample its first 5G modem this year, and the world’s largest chipmaker is determined to win more business with developers of 5G equipment than it has with …

Citing an astronomical increase in mobile data traffic driven by video, AT&T highlighted upcoming LTE-A, 5G technology and fiber plans. Following up on network progress reports by T-Mobile US and …

AT&T, Ericsson and Qualcomm said they plan to test various 5G technologies using millimeter wave spectrum during second half of 2017. AT&T, Ericsson and Qualcomm announced plans to conduct interoperability …

Verizon was set to overtake AT&T as the nation’s largest wireless carrier, while China issued 3G licenses covering three technologies … 8 years ago this week. Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless …

Google Fiber plans in flux; 5G progress and standards challenges; and M&A activity highlight final round of RCR Wireless News top 100 stories of 2016. Editor’s Note: Before we turn …

Citing program fraud, the FCC fined Total Call $30M and banned company from participating in the government-subsidized Lifeline program. Total Call Mobile has again been slapped with a fine by …

5G specifications and spectrum support; 600 MHz auction stumbles; and executive shuffles at Verizon and Ericsson among top stories of 2016. Editor’s Note: Before we turn the page on 2016, …

Telecom operators are set to dive further into sponsored data, which will also drive mergers, including one between Verizon and Comcast. Editor’s Note: With 2017 virtually upon us, RCR Wireless …

Proposed union labor contract between AT&T and CWA covers thousands of DirecTV workers at five call centers. AT&T said it reached labor deals with the Communications Workers of America covering …

Huawei surges; FCC moves on USF and 5G leadership, while scoring open internet victory; and Sprint pockets cash. Editor’s Note: Before we turn the page on 2016, we thought we …

While huge progress has been made toward the development of NFV, a variety of challenges remain before widespread service roll out can commence. Editor’s Note: With 2017 virtually upon us, …

Top 100 stories of 2016 include Sprint network upheaval, 5G network trials, M&A activity and a growing focus on IoT. Editor’s Note: Before we turn the page on 2016, we …

AT&T announced plans to expand its public Wi-Fi service in NYC, while industry veteran Craig McCaw was set to resign from Clearwire … 6 years ago this week. Editor’s Note: …

SRG reports latest 3GPP meeting failed to reach a formal agreement on 5G standards timing, with AT&T and Verizon factions remaining at odds. The push to accelerate the “5G” standards …

As the connected car gains momentum, the telecom industry is responding by stepping up purchases of companies with technology and services in the arena. Here are some of the most …

Breaking down some of the reasons Google Fiber has yet to gain traction. Google is one of those company names that everyone recognizes. In fact, Google is the No. 2 …

AT&T ECOMP platform now counts Bell Canada and Orange as collaborators working towards carrier-grade SDN deployments, future 5G support. AT&T continues to garner carrier interest for its software-focused enhanced control, …

The pending Verizon purchase of Yahoo and possibility of a Sprint and T-Mobile tie-up show insane deals are what makes the telecom world go round. Hello! And welcome to our …

Driving adoption and ROI for the Internet of Things In the coming years, billions of cellular-connected devices ranging from learning thermostats and wireless security cameras to in-vehicle infotainment units and …

MNVO FreedomPop is now offering AT&T LTE access to customers through either a SIM card or mobile hot spot device, which includes 2 GB of free data. Mobile virtual network …

Year-end 4G expansion plans were touted by Verizon, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile … 4 years ago this week. Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping …

With sponsored data programs still in their infancy, Comptel describes how they can benefit mobile operators and digital service providers. Mobile operators are constantly looking at ways to monetize their …

Mobile operators need to look at reinventing their operations instead of content deals if they want to guarantee future success. AT&T wants to acquire Time Warner and Verizon Communications wants …

Stage four of the FCC 600 MHz incentive auction process begins today with high hopes, though leadership at the government agency is in flux. Television broadcasters are back on the …