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Fate of auction winners, which could include the likes of Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile, not expected to be announced for several weeks. One year after it began, the Federal Communications …

Sprint and T-Mobile US were engulfed in a size battle, while reports indicated Apple and Samsung were partnering on iPhone models … 2 years ago this week. Editor’s Note: RCR …

Congress applied pressure to Sprint and SoftBank to avoid Huawei, while T-Mobile USA launched its LTE network … 4 years ago this week. Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all …

Dish Network raised $1 billion through a debt offering just weeks after announcing plans to build a NB-IoT network with its spectrum stash. Dish Network is looking to generate $1 …

YouMail calls on newly appointed FCC Chairman Ajit Pai to take a strong stand on tackling what it calls a robocall epidemic. Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Reality Check …

The FCC is set to begin the final phase of its 600 MHz incentive auction process, with the assignment portion starting on March 6. Winning bidders that picked up spectrum …

Alphabet, which oversees the Google empire, claims testing success for its planned SAS platform designed to manage access to 3.5 GHz CBRS resources. The move to provide access to the …

Iconectiv, which recently gained oversight of the nation’s LNPA program, focused on fraud prevention, growing CTIA common short code program. On this week’s “Carrier Wrap” we speak with Scott Puopolo, …

Nextel deal to sell its tower portfolio to SpectraSite for $560M set a sales mark, while industry trade groups CTIA and PCIA fight over competition level … 18 years ago …

Straight Path secured new funds from investment group as it continues to work on strategic plans backed by portfolio of 5G spectrum assets. Straight Path Communications, which holds a significant …

LGS Innovations notes challenges remain in terms of meeting spectrum demand as 5G and IoT services look set to further stress the system. On this week’s “Carrier Wrap” we speak …

TDMA proponents countered rival CDMA in wooing analog converts, while the FCC scaled back 2.3 GHz spectrum auction plans … 20 years ago this week. Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News …

Newly installed FCC Chairman Ajit Pai said the government agency will drop its investigation into free data programs as industry ramps up 5G data efforts. Domestic wireless telecom operators dabbling …

Sprint awarded $3B in contracts to AT&T and Nortel for CDMA network build, while carriers targeted in-building services to bolster revenues … 21 years ago this week. Editor’s Note: RCR …

“Carrier Wrap” looks at the wind down of the FCC’s 600 MHz incentive auction, update on 5G deployment plans and previews what to expect from MWC. On this week’s “Carrier …

FCC regulatory progress needs worldwide continuation to ensure adoption and progress. Editor’s Note: In an attempt to broaden our interaction with our readers we have created this Reader Forum for …

AT&T was expected to announce up to 19,000 job cuts as part of larger restructuring, while Samsung banked on CDMA to raise profile … 19 years ago this week. Editor’s …

FCC views on Open Internet regulations expected to hit significant review under Pai, though 5G support could flourish. The Federal Communications Commissions looks to have found a new leader as …

Forward auction bidding hits key milestone in FCC 600 MHz incentive auction, leaving broadcasters with $10B in proceeds and telecom operators to maneuver. The Federal Communications Commission’s 600 MHz incentive …

Mimosa predicts that ISPs across the globe will recognize that new methods are required to deliver ubiquitous, fast broadband. Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has …

Qualcomm asks FCC for quick award of 700 MHz spectrum, while House telecom subcommittee Chairman Tauzin claims FCC corrupted by shakedowns … 17 years ago this week. Editor’s Note: RCR …

Forward bidding in FCC 600 MHz incentive auction stage four set to begin on Wednesday with target price seen as attainable to end proceedings. The Federal Communications Commission’s ongoing 600 …

Developments around millimeter wave spectrum in support of 5G services is expected to see considerable attention in 2017. Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered …

CTIA-commissioned report from Accenture targets local communities in touting workforce and economy boost from 5G deployments. Nothing boosts an argument for investing billions of dollars into a technology like throwing …

Unlimited data fans on Verizon and AT&T being strong-armed to comply or at least pay a bit more for the privilege, but at least the FCC has a sense of …