Carriers

Mobile telecommunication providers need to be prepared for the challenges that come with the move towards a new digital world. Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News …

Pitt named SVP at MEF, where he is set to expand the organization’s reach into SDN and NFV in support of MEF Third Network vision. Networking trade group MEF said …

Mobile, cloud, IT services, security, the “internet of things,” and mergers and acquisitions are set for potential change in 2017, with 5G playing an unknown role. Editor’s Note: With 2017 …

Story corrected to clarify description of 600 MHz incentive auction “set aside” provision. President Obama renominated Rosenworcel to FCC with chairman Wheeler set to step aside and 600 MHz incentive …

CommScope sees densification, virtualization, optimization and network convergence as major cellular network trends in 2017. Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across …

With 5G on the horizon, Nokia explains the benefits of cloud-based support and its Cloud Packet Core product. On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check, brought to you by Nokia, we …

T-Mobile honed in on simplicity for its latest “Un-carrier” event, but instead has found itself cursed by growing complexity. Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week. …

Wireless industry heavyweights Cingular and Verizon battle for market’s No. 1 position, while Sprint named a leader for its cable JV … 11 years ago this week. Editor’s Note: RCR …

The Small Cell Forum and 5G Americas look to accelerate small cell deployments. Small cells are seen as a key enabler of high-speed mobile broadband, particularly in crowded, urban areas …

With continued nurturing and support, 5G can play a significant role in the next administration’s plans. The 21st century has already witnessed some of the most powerful, influential innovations in …

Shorter mobile device life cycles, increasing volume of device trade-ins, iPhone trade-in volume to remain strong and Android trade-ins lag for 2017. Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR …

Baby boomers may not be as young as they once were, but their bandwidth demands match those of younger generations and service providers should be aware. Age-of-use is becoming an …

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 …

Sprint said its jobs plan is tied to a recent agreement between chairman Masayoshi Son and President-elect Donald Trump, with focus on customer care, sales. Sprint looks set to reverse …

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 …

Open source platforms are set to alter the telecommunications landscape. The convergence between the internet and telecommunications worlds is bringing to the forefront different approaches to deploying services. In the …

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 …

5G networks to boost cellular operations, IoT security and network challenges and driving the internet further to the edge. Editor’s Note: With 2017 virtually upon us, RCR Wireless News has …

Gigabit-based services will become the norm in 2017, with pressure and support coming from VR, 5G, cellular IoT, SDN and SON. Editor’s Note: With 2017 virtually upon us, RCR Wireless …

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, …

South Korea’s KT is targeting a 5G commercial service launch in 2019. South Korea’s second largest mobile operator KT said it expects to complete the construction of a trial “5G” …