Wireless spectrum remains a major stumbling block for mobile operators in meeting consumer demand for mobile broadband services. RCR Wireless News spoke with long-time industry analyst Roger Entner, who in conjunction with wireless trade association CTIA, recently released a report, “Spectrum Fuels Speed and...
The Federal Communications Commission’s planned 600 MHz incentive auction has been tipped as the template for all future spectrum auctions, especially those that are to include spectrum already occupied by users. That template includes the promise of financial compensation for those entities that agree...
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The Federal Communications Commission this week was set to host an “Open Internet Roundtable” discussion focused on mobile broadband tied to a court decision earlier this year challenging the FCC’s ability to set open Internet rules.
The roundtable was set to include representatives from wireless...
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Having spent three days at the recent CTIA event, which was briefly overshadowed by Apple’s iPhone 6 and Watch announcement,...
Sprint said it will not participate in the upcoming AWS-3 spectrum, choosing instead to conserve cash for a potential run at next year’s planned 600 MHz incentive auction proceedings. The announcement came on the final day for bidders to announce their intentions.
“Sprint has decided...
T-Mobile US this week filed comments and an analysis with the Federal Communications Commission that it claims shows that the 84 megahertz of spectrum the carrier feels would be necessary to make for a successful 600 MHz incentive auction proceeding could be generated “without...
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...
LAS VEGAS — Following up on a conversation he had earlier in the day with Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler, Competitive Carriers Association CEO and President Steve Berry talked with RCR Wireless News about how he felt Wheeler’s comments addressed concerns from CCA...
LAS VEGAS — Like the pair of telecom policy veterans that they are, Competitive Carriers Association CEO and President Steve Berry and current Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler had a good-natured debate during a “fireside” chat that included a good amount of insider...
Verizon Communications and the Federal Communications Commission have reached a $7.4 million settlement following an investigation into the telecom giant’s use of personal consumer information for marketing purposes. The FCC said the fine is the largest ever levied in connection with an investigation related...
T-Mobile US continues to press its roaming case, again urging the Federal Communications Commission to move forward with clarifying the “commercially reasonable” standard in its 2011 data roaming rule.
“The FCC recognized the growing disparity in bargaining power in 2011, and ordered that data roaming...
Report: AT&T agrees to conditions; T-Mobile US garners roaming support
AT&T has reportedly agreed to government conditions that will allow the company to move forward with its attempt to acquire satellite television provider DirecTV.
According to the New York Post, AT&T has agreed to conditions set...
NAB files petition against FCC
The Federal Communications Commission’s plans to auction off spectrum in the 600 MHz spectrum band that is currently held by television broadcasters received a blow as a trade organization representing those interests has filed a motion challenging the FCC’s plans.
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