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AT&T dinged $450,000 for misuse of microwave backhaul spectrum

AT&T agrees to pay a settlement following an investigation by the FCC’s Enforcement Bureau into misuse of microwave spectrum at fixed wireless stations AT&T reached a $450,000 settlement with the Federal Communications Commission to resolve questions over the telecom operator’s misuse of spectrum assets at...

#TBT: Sprint gets new alias; Chicago hosts prepaid battle … this week in 1996

On the cusp of its service launch, Sprint gains new brand, while Chicago sees rash of new prepaid entrants … 20 years ago this week Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines...

FCC Chairman Wheeler pledges move on data roaming, BDS, Mobility Fund

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 the stage at the CTIA Super Mobility event in Las Vegas to speak, Federal Communications...

CCA Annual Convention deep lineup focuses on policy, 5G and IoT

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, hosting a number of keynotes and educational sessions heavy on policy issues and the growing...

FCC slams long-distance firm with $11M fine for slamming, cramming

Data Integration Systems and its subsidiaries hit with $11 million fine from the FCC tied to unauthorized charges, carrier switching, deceptive marketing The Federal Communications Commission continues to levy fines against telecom operators accused of unsavory business practices, with the latest an $11 million slap...

Sprint robocall fight sparks Cequint partnership

In a move to fight growing concern over robocalls, Sprint struck a deal with TNS’ Cequint subsidiary to develop enhanced caller ID solution Sprint is looking to tackle growing concerns over unwanted “robocalls” through a new agreement with Transaction Network Services subsidiary Cequint. The partnership calls...

#TBT: Cell industry hits 20M users; connected car market begins … this week in 1994

Mobile operators claim 20M users, adding 17,000 per day, while the connected car market begins to take shape … 22 years ago this week Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from...

Netflix wants the FCC to crack down on data caps

In addition to becoming a dominant force in streaming video content and production, Netflix has also emerged as a strong advocate for net neutrality and consumer access to unlimited data. While this clearly serves Netflix by removing any subscriber barrier to streaming, the company has...

Verizon zero-rates NFL Mobile content

In an expansion of its zero-rating program, Verizon is now allowing postpaid customers to stream NFL Mobile content without hitting data buckets Verizon Wireless is expanding its zero-rating of data to its NFL Mobile application, allowing customers to watch live local and prime-time games via...

FCC Chairman Wheeler looks back at industry early days, ahead to 5G spectrum support

FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler took to the CTIA keynote stage to relive early days of the industry, talk about spectrum plans to bolster 5G technology LAS VEGAS – Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler took to the CTIA show stage for an opening keynote address...

5G and internet of things in spotlight at CTIA

AT&T Mobility CEO Glenn Lurie focused keynote speech on use cases, benefits of IoT and 5G for consumers LAS VEGAS – The “internet of things” and “5G” may still be technology advances on the horizon, but at this week’s CTIA Super Mobility event you would...

FCC 600 MHz incentive auction stage 2 start set for Sept. 13

A second stage for the FCC 600 MHz incentive auction proceedings will begin with reverse auction targeting to clear 90 megahertz for forward auction bidders The Federal Communications Commission looks set to regroup from the sudden end of the first stage of its 600 MHz...

AT&T wins latest fight in data throttling battle against FTC

Appeals court sides with AT&T that FTC does not have jurisdiction in the case, though carrier remains open to fine from FCC AT&T won the latest battle in an ongoing dispute with the Federal Trade Commission regarding claims the carrier’s mobile business did not properly...

What now for FCC 600 MHz incentive auction?

With the FCC 600 MHz incentive auction stage one abruptly hitting the skids, Wireless 20/20 provides some insight into what comes next The Federal Communications Commission’s 600 MHz incentive auction proceedings came to an unexpected halt this week as forward bidding activity dropped below the...

FCC 600 MHz incentive auction first stage comes to abrupt end

Forward bidding in the 600 MHz incentive auction process topped out at just $23B, well short of the $88B target; stage two on deck The first stage of the Federal Communications Commission’s 600 MHz incentive auction proceedings came to an abrupt halt Tuesday afternoon as...

600 MHz licenses top $22B in total bids as auction continues to churn

Bidding activity slowed a bit this week for the 100 megahertz of spectrum in the 600 MHz band up for bid, though total easily surpasses 700 MHz proceedings The Federal Communications Commission’s 600 MHz incentive auction process is at least for the moment the second...

600 MHz spectrum licenses set for per-round price bump, auction tops $18.5B

The FCC’s ongoing 600 MHz incentive auction surged past $18.5B in total 'winning' bids through round 18, with larger markets still oversubscribed Having recently passed its “first component” milestone, the Federal Communications Commission’s 600 MHz incentive auction continues to rake in the dough, with bids...

FCC 600 MHz incentive auction passes ‘first component’ milestone

Total 'winning' bids in the ongoing FCC 600 MHz incentive auction surpassed a milestone, though most don’t expect first-stage success As expected, the Federal Communications Commission’s ongoing 600 MHz incentive auction hit its “first component” milestone in its latest bidding round as total auction proceeds...

Faster pace nets $1.8B in new 600 MHz incentive auction bids

600 MHz incentive auction proceeds top $14.4B, boosted by more and faster daily rounds; milestone likely to be hit today Bidding activity in the Federal Communications Commission’s 600 MHz incentive auction proceedings remains robust, with the past three rounds adding $1.8 billion in total and...

FCC 600 MHz incentive auction tacks on another $1B in bids

Total ‘winning’ bids top $12B through nine rounds of bidding in FCC 600 MHz incentive auction, with pace set to increase Another day, another billion dollars in the bank for the Federal Communications Commission as part of its ongoing 600 MHz incentive auction proceedings, which...

FCC 600 MHz incentive auction starts week with $11B-plus in the bag

Bidding activity for larger markets continues to outstrip supply, as FCC 600 MHz incentive auction prepares for faster pace The Federal Communications Commission’s 600 MHz incentive auction entered its eighth round of bidding having scored more than $11.5 billion in total auction proceeds connected to...

600 MHz incentive auction tops $10B as bids broaden

The FCC 600 MHz incentive auction hits 11 figures after 5 rounds, with bidders broadening their market targets Bidding activity in the Federal Communications Commission’s 600 MHz incentive auction proceedings broadened a bit as companies looking to acquire highly sought after low-band spectrum began turning...

600 MHz incentive auction tacks on $1.7B in bids, tops $9.7B

The latest pair of 600 MHz incentive auction bidding rounds continued to show strong demand for spectrum licenses covering larger markets The Federal Communications Commission attracted another $1.7 billion in “winning” bids for the 100 megahertz of 600 MHz spectrum assets up for grabs as...

FCC 600 MHz incentive auction draws $8B in opening round ‘winning’ bids

Bidding activity was top-heavy in the opening round of the FCC 600 MHz incentive auction, with demand outstripping supply in many markets Despite some pessimism about the eventual outcome of the proceedings, the mobile telecommunications industry showed robust enthusiasm for the 600 MHz spectrum auction...