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This week’s CCA Mobile Carriers Show comes on the heels of the FirstNet contract, end of the FCC 600 MHz incentive auction. The Competitive Carriers Association is set to host …

Bluegrass LTE-A plans with Verizon push the rural carrier deeper into 4G market with 5G plans for segment on the horizon. Networks advances may be common across the domestic market’s …

The FCC dropped plans to tackle a trio of controversial telecom topics at its November open meeting as transition begins, including USF, BDS and VoLTE roaming. In the wake of …

After voters have their say on November 8, a new Administration, new Members of Congress, and new policymakers will be appointed and will take office. Priorities in both the legislative …

TDM space set for continued price cap rule enforcement, while packet-based market to continue with light-touch regulation in new FCC BDS proposal Making good on a recent promise, Federal Communications …

CCA and carrier member T-Mobile talked 5G, IoT, VoLTE and policy, showing such topics are not the exclusive domain of large operators As expected, the recently completed Competitive Carriers Association …

The Competitive Carriers Association Annual Convention was heavy on policy, 5G and IoT, though response to the latter two depended on carrier size As expected, the recently completed Competitive Carriers …

Long-time industry exec John Stanton heaped praise on T-Mobile, but continues to show concern regarding market’s ability to support 4 nationwide operators SEATTLE – Following a five-year absence, wireless industry …

A CEO panel made up of CCA carrier members highlighted varying degrees of interest in 5G and unique diversification efforts SEATTLE – Regional and rural wireless carriers, which make up …

Attendees at this week’s CCA event heard a pledge from FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler to tackle several hot-button topics for rural and regional carriers SEATTLE – Just weeks after taking …

T-Mobile said it has expanded 5G work with vendor partners Ericsson and Nokia, while telling CCA members it wants greater LTE roaming, offers VoLTE support SEATTLE – T-Mobile US continues …

CCA event set for strong carrier participation from T-Mobile, Sprint, focus on policy, 5G and the IoT The Competitive Carriers Association is taking its annual convention to Seattle this year, …

Huawei discusses ways in which rural and regional wireless operators can increase broadband access using hybrid network models Rural broadband connectivity remains a significant challenge for mobile operators faced with …

Regional carrier joins TNS LTE Roaming Hub; gains access to CCA Data Services Hub, which also includes T-Mobile and Sprint Oklahoma-based regional wireless operator Pioneer Cellular is set to support …

GSMA and CTIA to be equal partners in 2017 Mobile World Congress Americas event, which is to replace CTIA Super Mobility on the trade show calendar Wireless industry trade association …

The ExteNet distributed EPC platform to operate alongside Nokia RAN to bolster LTE coverage, serve as Inland Cellular migration path to 5G Distributed network provider ExteNet Systems said it’s working …

Legal challenges are expected following a US District Appeals Court decision to back the FCC’s Open Internet Order A U.S. District Appeals Court decision backing the Federal Communications Commission’s Open …

On this week’s carrier wrap we wrap up coverage of the recent Competitive Carriers Association event with a look at a session dedicated to policy challenges of 5G For this …

Competitive Carriers Association Mobile Carriers Show highlights focus on 5G, IoT and spectrum challenges for carrier members The Competitive Carriers Association managed to deftly pull off its rebranded Mobile Carriers …

On this week’s carrier wrap we speak with CCA CEO Steve Berry on the trade organization’s MCS show and upcoming agenda, and with Ericsson on 5G, IoT and NFV This …

FirstNet said plans for a nationwide mobile broadband network serving public safety remain on track for $6.5B in vendor awards by year-end NASHVILLE, Tennessee – The First Responder Network Authority …

Sprint and fellow CCA members remain bullish in the possibility of LTE-based networks in light of 5G trials, while spectrum is set to impact QoS, tower models NASHVILLE, Tennessee – …

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 …

CCA Mobile Carrier Show revamp highlights expanded interest in IoT and 5G, though policy and spectrum expected to remain core to event The Competitive Carriers Association is looking to alter …

What can we expect to see next week from the Competitive Carriers Association, which will be holding their first Mobile Carriers Show in Nashville? I am sensing a more energized …