FCC set to begin 600 MHz incentive auction forward bidding process, with Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile likely to be most aggressive
More than 60 entities are set to begin bidding on 600 MHz spectrum licenses as part of the Federal Communications Commission’s incentive auction proceedings,...
Ericsson’s Iconectiv division is set to take over LNPA authority from Neustar, promises ‘cost efficient and secure NPAC system’
The North American Portability Management signed a master services agreement with Ericsson’s Telcordia division to become the nation’s Local Number Portability Administrator for all seven of...
Learning from the TV white space debacle
Some wireless technologies, such as "4G" and Wi-Fi, have been so successful and have become so much a part of our lives that people might assume all wireless technologies must be similarly triumphant. However, history is littered with...
DEA-led investigation leads to $6.8M in refunds, nearly $1M in fines for AT&T tied to bill cramming by ‘unscrupulous’ third parties
AT&T said it will provide $6.8 million in refunds and pay nearly $1 million in fines tied to a Federal Communications Commission investigation into...
WOTW applauds Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile US and Sprint for using the vaunted Chewbacca defense in explaining network performance
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...
What impact will a now expected prolonged 600 MHz spectrum auction have on 5G deployment plans and will millimeter wave bands help bridge the gap?
On this week’s Carrier Wrap, we spoke with Dan Hays, principal at PwC’s Strategy& division to get his insight into...
WESTMINSTER, Colorado – The move toward more spectrum sharing instead of sole licensees is driving the need for additional, advanced spectrum monitoring, and the wireless industry is probably going to have to take a more active role in both monitoring and resolving interference disputes.
The International Symposium...
AT&T alleged to have overcharged two Florida school districts E-rate prices ‘magnitudes higher’ than other state customers
The Federal Communications Commission hit AT&T with a $106,425 fine tied to overcharging a pair of Florida school districts through the government’s E-rate Program. The telecom operator will...
The FCC recommendation calls for Iconectiv, which is part of Ericsson, to replace Neustar as number portability administrator
Ericsson’s Telcordia Technologies division has been recommended by the Federal Communications Commission to serve as the nation’s Local Number Portability Administrator for all seven of the U.S....
The FCC’s controversial Open Internet rules remain a judicial target, with CTIA and other trade groups seeking a rehearing on the case
A handful of telecom trade groups, including mobile specific representative CTIA, filed petitions with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of...
Carrier Wrap speaks with Recon Analytics to take a stab at dissecting the latest quarterly results from Verizon, Sprint and AT&T
In a somewhat rare occurrence, three of the nation’s four largest wireless carriers reported their latest quarterly results within days of one another. Those...
Will private networks allow wireless ISPs like AT&T and Verizon to skirt net neutrality regulations?
We’ve all heard a lot in the news about net neutrality – where all internet traffic is handled and treated in the same manner. The idea behind net neutrality is...
The FCC paused its 180-day review of the proposed $1.8B deal between Verizon and XO, which includes access to 28 GHz spectrum licenses
Verizon Communication’s planned $1.8 billion acquisition of XO Communications hit a roadblock as the Federal Communications Commission has stopped its 180-day review...
Story updated to clarify definition of payments
FCC tags Blue Jay Wireless with $2M in settlement fees tied to improper billing under Lifeline Tribal lands initiative in Hawaii
The Federal Communications Commission said it reached a $2 million settlement with Texas-based operator Blue Jay Wireless connected...
FCC releases list of eligible bidders, which includes Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T, with the forward-auction process set to kick off Aug. 16
The Federal Communications Commission said 62 companies have qualified to participate in the forward-auction portion of its 600 MHz incentive auction process, which...
Spectrum Frontiers approval sees nearly 11 gigahertz of spectrum freed up for licensed and unlicensed use in support of 5G services
In a move designed to bolster the development and deployment of so-called “5G” technologies, the Federal Communications Commission approved plans to open up nearly...
FCC 5G spectrum focus only part of high-band airwaves currently being tapped by domestic carriers for next-generation technology testing
The Federal Communications Commission’s move to free up nearly 11 gigahertz of spectrum above the 24 GHz band is being touted as a boost for the...
Spectrum Frontiers approval sees nearly 11 gigahertz of spectrum freed up for licensed and unlicensed use in support of 5G services
In a move designed to bolster the development and deployment of so-called “5G” technologies, the Federal Communications Commission approved plans to open up nearly...
T-Mobile took its beef with Verizon to the FCC, filing comments that its larger rival continues to fall short in terms of consumer benefits
Verizon Wireless’ recent adjustment to its rate plans continues to draw the ire of smaller rival T-Mobile US, which filed comments...
5G demo slated for 15 GHz range
Ericsson, in a recent filing with the Federal Communications Commission, is seeking special temporary authority to conduct a "5G" demo for T-Mobile US at the carrier's Bellevue, Washington, headquarters.
According to the document, Ericsson plans to use one base...
Sprint taps Google Apps to bolster enterprise service, while Broadcom announced plans to slash 2,500 jobs … 2 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 the past....
Rivada Networks looks to its dynamic spectrum market technology in boosting FirstNet deployment and operation plans
The federal government has for nearly 15 years attempted to put together the assets needed to build out a nationwide public safety network designed to serve the needs of...
Former chairman of the House Energy & Commerce and House Oversight & Government Reform Committees looks at net neutrality
Throughout my decades of service on the House Energy & Commerce Committee, I advocated for rules and laws that put consumers first and placed corporate competitors...
Alaska’s GCI joins Sprint, T-Mobile and others paying a fine to the FCC tied to 911 service outages
The Federal Communications Commission continues to ding telecom operators for 911 service issues, with the latest involving Alaska-based carrier General Communications.
The FCC levied a $2.4 million fine...
