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WASHINGTON – Next-generation “5G” mobile networks remain years away from standardization, but the lack of formal definitions and speculation hasn’t deterred major international interest and investment.   In the U.S., …

TBR report cites increased customer adoption of SDN indicates technology ‘here to stay’ The enterprise market and continued adoption of open standards is driving the maturation of the software-defined networking …

Wireless and telecom bills have historically been large and confusing. So much so that it created an entire cottage industry of bill auditors. However, over the last few years we …

Regional carrier claims new packages simpler, cheaper than larger rivals’ Regional telecom operator C Spire unveiled new package pricing for rate plans and devices in a move to simplify consumer …

Is Sprint device leasing arrangement a competitive advantage? Last Friday, Sprint announced a new leasing structure, which could provide the company with a global competitive advantage. Here’re the highlights of …

T-Mobile US to launch rival specific promos starting next week As part of a holiday promotion, T-Mobile US said it will provide current postpaid customers with smartphones on its Simple …

U.S. carriers serve hundreds of locations that could get better coverage or more capacity from a small cell, but the benefits of adding the technology do not always justify the …

AT&T VoLTE video calling, RCS messaging support limited to just a pair of Samsung devices UPDATED: Story updated to clarify billing for Advanced Messaging service. AT&T Mobility over the weekend …

A distributed antenna system is a go-to solution for bringing multicarrier cellular connectivity throughout a large venue like a stadium, but the same refined deployment also works for outdoor spaces. …

GEN15 show brings carriers and cable companies together; Cox announcement highlights cooperation AT&T and Verizon Communications shared the spotlight with the cable industry’s heaviest hitters at GEN15, the Metro Ethernet Forum’s …

Suicidal teen rescued from tower Earlier this week a deputy in Salem, Oregon, spotted what appeared to be young girl climbing a 150-foot monopole cell tower. As he began talking …

DALLAS—Finding a way to strike a balance between low cost, versatile unlicensed spectrum and the quality and predictability of licensed spectrum is a topic of interest at this year’s LTE North …

Verizon rolls out slight alterations to prepaid plans Verizon Wireless goosed its prepaid plans ahead of the holiday shopping season by adding a bit more data on the high end …

Verizon Wireless is set to join the other U.S. carriers in offering Wi-Fi calling. The company has secured a temporary Federal Communications Commission exemption from rules requiring voice over Wi-Fi to accommodate …

Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the past. Fire up the time machine, put on …

Legere cites lack of transparency in Sprint 50% discount offer T-Mobile US CEO John Legere didn’t let Sprint glow for long in the spotlight of its latest promotional effort, taking …

Police are investigating the destruction of an AT&T cell tower in Denison, Texas. According to reports, an unknown person cut the guy wires around the 250-foot tower, causing it to topple over …

Sprint to offer 50% discount for customer porting from rivals Sprint is bringing back a promotion from the past, announcing today that customers coming to the carrier from Verizon Wireless, …

This week, we are focusing on the state of wireline connectivity through the lens of one of the largest U.S. providers, CenturyLink. We’ll also provide some initial thoughts on T-Mobile …

Job cuts expected As part of a massive overhaul of the country’s No. 4carrier, Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure announced plans to restructure the company, which will see the company split …

Court rules AT&T will stand trial in tower case Last week, RCR Wireless News reported on a legal proceeding in Allentown, Pennsylvania, where AT&T and several other parties are the …

AT&T launched Mexico roaming options for US customers, countering recent moves by rivals AT&T’s multi-billion dollar investment in Mexico is now providing some benefit for U.S. customers traveling south of …

Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week. There’s a lot of nutty stuff that goes on in this industry, so this column is a chance for …

Sprint CFO Tarek Robbiati took no time to make his feelings known about competitor T-Mobile US.  Speaking for the first time in his new position at Sprint, Robbiati said T-Mobile …

A startup called Rama plans to bid in next year’s auction of broadcast frequency bands, and hopes to use the spectrum to launch a microcell network. Rama founder Chamath Palihapitiya …