Why has U.S. Cellular not participated in the rapid growth mode of the wireless industry over the last decade? AT&T Mobility and Verizon Wireless have led this parade for years. Then after several years, T-Mobile US started to grow as well. Now Sprint is...
Sprint and C Spire echo thoughts of many CCA members in taking a wait-and-see approach towards NFV and SDN deployments
NASHVILLE, Tennessee – The telecommunication market’s move towards virtualization platforms continues to gain steam amongst its largest players, though smaller carriers remain wary at this...
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 LTE network.
The carrier said it has begun adding 700 MHz and 850 MHz spectrum to...
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 choices and target larger rivals Verizon Wireless and AT&T Mobility.
The packages include seven preselected “combos”...
Bye set to assume C Spire CTO position Nov. 1
Former Sprint CTO Stephen Bye is set to turn up in the same position at regional telecom operator C Spire.
Bye, who left Sprint at the end of July as part of a major management shake...
When RF engineer David Ohanlon took a contract job working for C Spire Wireless through LCC, he thought he’d be installing small cells or a distributed antenna system. These are technologies Ohanlon knows well, but in his new job he has hasn’t spent time...
As cellular and wireless networks become more integrated indoors, network architects are designing systems that can work together, and recruiters are looking for engineers and installers who have skill sets in both areas.
American Tower is hiring distributed antenna system RF optimization engineers to maintain...
Like all mobile operators, regional carriers face a potential loss in revenue each time a user moves off the cellular network and onto Wi-Fi. But that is just part of the Wi-Fi picture, and a number of smaller carriers are learning to leverage unlicensed...
Largest private wireless company in the country deployed new revenue management platform
Mississippi-based communications service provider C Spire this week went live with a new billing platform designed by NetCracker Technology.
C Spire offers pre- and postpaid 2G, 3G and LTE service, along with 1 gigabit...
Continuing to show that smaller operators can be as innovative as their larger rivals, Mississippi-based C Spire plans to deploy a service assurance platform from Centina Systems that promises real-time, end-to-end network visibility designed to help with network troubleshooting and resolution.
C Spire will deploy...
C Spire looks towards CRM to remain competitive
Reducing churn is always a goal for mobile operators. This task has become more important as many mobile markets are seeing increased competition from both inside and outside the traditional telecom space.
In a recent RCR Wireless...
LAS VEGAS — While it might not be the next spectrum auction on the schedule, the Federal Communications Commission’s planned 600 MHz incentive auction remains on top of mind of wireless operators thanks to the superior propagation characteristics available from the low-band spectrum. This quality...
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 the world’s largest carriers in a weekly wrap-up. Enjoy!
--Verizon Communications threw its support behind...
Following up on plans announced earlier this year, Sprint today said it has signed LTE roaming agreements with a dozen rural operators. The deals provide Sprint with a stronger LTE footprint outside of the larger markets in which it has focused a majority of...
The Federal Communications Commission looks set to limit bidding participation on some carriers for its planned 600 MHz incentive auction currently scheduled for next year. The limitations are set to impact carriers with substantial sub-1 GHz holdings, and while no names were named, AT&T...
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 the world’s largest carriers in a weekly wrap-up. Enjoy!
--AT&T Mobility announced this week the...
The Competitive Carriers Association is set to host its spring event this week, with many of its members set to make the trek out to San Antonio for the festivities. Topics of discussion are expected to include the ever-increasingly competitive wireless market for smaller...
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 the world’s largest carriers in a weekly wrap-up. Enjoy!
--Sprint last week “retired” its four-month-old...
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 the world’s largest carriers in a weekly wrap-up. Enjoy!
--Sprint this week announced the expansion...
Wireless carriers and trade associations looking to limit the level of participation of Verizon Wireless and AT&T’s in the planned 600 MHz incentive auction have increased their consumer-facing efforts with the launch of a new website mobilebroadbandcompetition.com.
The site, which is backed by among others...
C Spire plans to build a $20 million data center in northeast Mississippi to support cloud services for enterprise customers.
The 22,400-square-foot center will be built on a 6.5 acre site in Starkville, Miss., at the Thad Cochran Research, Technology and Economic Development Park. in Starkville,...
A handful of regional carriers began selling Apple's new iPhones today, discounting both the flagship 5S as well as the colorful 5C. They are offering both models on contract for $50 less than AT&T Mobility and Verizon Wireless.
C Spire Wireless, which serves subscribers...
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 the world’s largest carriers in a weekly wrap-up. Enjoy!
--A handful of regional wireless carriers...
