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On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check, we speak with Metaswitch on the importance of open source for telecom virtualization This week we spoke with Andy Randall, GM for the networking …

On this week’s Carrier Wrap, we dig into the growing push by wireless carriers into streaming video services Wireless carriers have had a tough relationship with streaming video services as …

An AT&T executive said this week the carrier plans to aggressively pursue the chance to build out a nationwide LTE network for public safety users as the FirstNet project takes shape, while …

AT&T software plans updated, highlighting open source targets, cloud milestones LAS VEGAS – AT&T continues to steadily march towards a virtualized future, which will see the carrier hit software control …

5 things to know today… 1. Sprint will no longer offer subsidized pricing or two-year contracts to new customers. The move comes less than a week after AT&T said it …

AT&T expects more cybersecurity threats for the new year Editor’s Note: With 2016 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from leading industry analysts and executives on what …

LAS VEGAS – Last year was the year sponsored data burst on the scene as Verizon Wireless, AT&T Mobility and T-Mobile US all announced plans to offer free data services. But, …

From thermostats to door locks, AT&T Digital Life brings the Internet of Things home Of the four major U.S. wireless carriers, AT&T Mobility stakes its claim as being the leader …

LAS VEGAS – Ericsson announced a partnership with AT&T on a sustainable city initiative designed to bring connectivity to the city of Atlanta’s water supply. The trials are said to …

AT&T cuts jobs, while AT&T Wireless adds; and CDMA set for expansion Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the …

Sprint price cut promo now set to run through Feb. 11 Citing strong consumer demand, Sprint said it was extending its offer to cut in half monthly rate plans for …

Verizon Communications hopes to raise more than $2.5 billion through the sale of 48 data centers, according to Reuters. The carrier got into the data center business in a big …

AT&T cites number of options in battle against rising mobile video demand LAS VEGAS – Video content remains a tough customer for mobile operators as they struggle to balance network …

C Spire LTE network to gain 700 MHz, 850 MHz support Regional telecom operator C Spire said it has started tapping its sub-1 GHz spectrum holdings in support of its …

AT&T to provide mobile access to Ford connected car platform LAS VEGAS – AT&T scored another significant automotive connectivity deal, announcing a multi-year agreement with Ford to power the company’s …

IoT was a clear theme in the announcements coming from major chipmakers ahead of this week’s CES 2016 event. Connected cars, connected home appliances and sensors to connect virtually everything …

UK telecom provider O2 taps AT&T Digital Life for home automation services LAS VEGAS – AT&T’s Digital Life home automation platform is set for an international expansion as U.K.-based O2 …

As most of you will agree, 2015 was a mixed year at best for the telecom industry. Wireless subscriber growth (especially for higher average revenue per user smartphones) slowed, but …

Published reports indicate AT&T is set to ditch 2-year contracts beginning Jan. 8 AT&T Mobility looks set to join rivals Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile US in doing away with device …

Nokia has almost completed its purchase of Alcatel-Lucent, AT&T is set to abandon contracts altogether, and Samsung has filed a patent for a foldable phone. 1. Nokia said its takeover …

While Latin American markets overall are showing slow regional economic growth, one bright spot is the Latin America telecom landscape, which is emerging as one of the world’s fastest-growing markets. …

AT&T reportedly plans to announce a major smart cities initiative at CES 2016. The company is expected to use the huge consumer electronics trade show to share the names of …

Verizon Wireless, AT&T Mobility, T-Mobile US and Sprint have worked together to bring LTE service to all of Chicago’s more than 400,000 daily subway passengers. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and …

AT&T VoLTE service available to 295M pops, supporting more than 27M AT&T Mobility claims its voice-over-LTE service was now available across nearly its entire LTE network, with the IP-based voice …

Jim Patterson looks at his top 10 events across the telecom space in 2015 Last week, we highlighted the following top five events (in no particular order): 1. FCC approves …