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Kagan: Lenovo Phab 2 Pro AR review

Augmented reality has the potential to develop into an incredible technology. Google is spending lots of time and money on their Tango AR software and the new Lenovo Phab 2 Pro smartphone is all about AR. So, you would expect this would be an...

#TBT: Cingular, Verizon fight for No. 1; Sprint moves on cable JV … this week in 2006

Wireless industry heavyweights Cingular and Verizon battle for market’s No. 1 position, while Sprint named a leader for its cable JV … 11 years ago this week. Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to...

RCR Wireless News Top 100 stories of 2016 (Pt. 4)

Google Fiber plans in flux; 5G progress and standards challenges; and M&A activity highlight final round of RCR Wireless News top 100 stories of 2016. Editor’s Note: Before we turn the page on 2016, we thought we would take a look back...

Alphabet, Federated claim SAS interoperability for 3.5 GHz band destined for 5G

The SAS interoperability test between Alphabet’s Access team and Federated Wireless bolsters plans to free up the 3.5 GHz band for eventual 5G support. The telecommunication industry’s access to 3.5 GHz spectrum garnered momentum as Google parent company Alphabet and Federated...

2017 Predictions: Mobile security – 2016 and beyond

Mobile security does have a leg up on its desktop counterpart, though greater cooperation is needed. Editor’s Note: With 2017 virtually upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from leading industry analysts and executives on what they expect to see in...

Reader Forum: What went wrong with Google Fiber

Breaking down some of the reasons Google Fiber has yet to gain traction. Google is one of those company names that everyone recognizes. In fact, Google is the No. 2 most recognized brand in the world according to Interbrand. From Google Analytics and...

Google previews new Android Things OS for IoT

Google is giving developers a preview of a new "internet of things" operating system, Android Things, and plans to enable IoT updates directly from Google to improve security. Google launched the developer preview for the Android Things OS and said the solution already is supported by...

Kagan: Unlimited wireless data plans grow

Are you paying attention to the growing unlimited wireless data battle? Regional carrier C Spire Wireless is now joining the major national wireless carriers AT&T Mobility, Sprint and T-Mobile US in offering an unlimited data option. Funny thing, if you recall, this whole unlimited...

#TBT: Sprint touts LTE progress; AT&T puts numbers to NFV, SDN journey … this week in 2014

Sprint said its 2.5 GHz-powered LTE service hit 100M pops covered, while AT&T laid out its long-term NFV, SDN plans … 2 years ago this week. Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate...

Google sees CBRS spectrum band as key for 5G, new model for industry

Google predicts 5G technology deployments will receive a boost from the CBRS band, with spectrum sharing proposal set to reshape traditional spectrum ownership. DALLAS – Google’s quest to shake up the telecommunication industry’s long-held view on spectrum ownership appears set to...

#TBT: Sprint and SoftBank move on Clearwire; T-Mobile eyes MetroPCS … this week in 2012

Sprint and SoftBank filed moves to consolidate Clearwire 2.5 GHz spectrum, and T-Mobile moved on MetroPCS acquisition … 4 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...

Building the IoT: Samsung AI, device analytics, embedded Cat M1

Connecting everything: news bytes for 11/7/16 1. Samsung plans to add voice-activated artificial intelligence to wearables and home appliances. The world's largest smartphone maker is also a major manufacturer of TV sets, washing machines, dishwashers and vacuum cleaners, as well as of course its Gear...

Google teams with Sprint, Verizon tweaks prepaid … 5 things to know today

5 things to know today ... 1. Google said Sprint will be the first carrier to launch enhanced text messaging for Android phones. Sprint will use GSMA's universal rich communication services profile. For the past year, Google has been working with various mobile operators to...

#TBT: T-Mobile joins 4G frenzy; Sprint snubs Chinese vendors … this week in 2010

T-Mobile joined rivals in touting 4G network capabilities, while Sprint was forced to snub Chinese vendors for network plans … 6 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...

Analyst Angle: Google lays down an Apple strategy with Pixel

Google has declared the smartphone business is too important to leave to others with its move for tighter integration between hardware and software Google is getting serious about mobile. Of course, it has always been serious about mobile since it acquired Android and, along with...

Crown Castle acquisition, Verizon drones, IoT in action … 5 things to know today

5 things to know today ... 1. Crown Castle is making another fiber acquisition. The Houston company plans to pay $1.5 billion for FiberNet Holdings as well as certain other assets of NextEra Energy. Crown said FiberNet has access to 11,500 route miles of fiber...

Google Fiber pauses operations, loses CEO and cuts 9% of workforce

Google Fiber, a slowly sinking ship Google Fiber will be halting its operations in 10 "potential Fiber cities" while it refines its approaches, according to a blog post by Craig Barratt, SVP of Alphabet and CEO of Access. In yesterday's post, Barratt stated Google Fiber must...

Google Fiber pauses operations, loses CEO and cuts 9% of workforce

Google Fiber, a slowly sinking ship Google Fiber will be halting its operations in 10 "potential Fiber cities" while it refines its approaches, according to a blog post by Craig Barratt, SVP of Alphabet and CEO of Access. In yesterday's post, Barratt stated Google Fiber must...

Analyst Angle: AT&T and Time Warner – let it happen

AT&T plans to acquire media powerhouse Time Warner is causing a reaction by politicians that does not line up with current industry models I’ve seen a lot of handwringing recently over the AT&T and Time Warner merger. This deal has become a political football in...

AT&T, Ericsson, CableLabs boost 3.5 GHz ecosystem

AT&T, CableLabs, Ericsson and others join CBRS Alliance The Citizens Broadband Radio Service Alliance, which promotes the use of LTE-based technology in the CBRS unlicensed band at 3.5 GHz, got a boost in big-name members this week as a dozen companies joined. The new members...

Kagan: Money 20/20, next in payment industry

The world of money is changing. New leaders are emerging with new ideas and this transformation will continue going forward. Next week, the Money 20/20 conference is coming to Las Vegas. I expect this conference will be a very interesting event about the changing...

Worst of the Week: 3 thoughts – Samsung, Sprint and overages

WOTW tackles three different subjects this week – Samsung, Sprint and overages – all to varying degrees of success. You’ve been warned Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week. There’s a lot of nutty stuff that goes on in this industry,...

Consultant: Google Fiber is ‘dead business model walking’

Alphabet subsidiary Google Fiber, which has reduced staff and signaled a switch to a hybrid fiber/wireless network strategy, is a "dead business model walking," according to Scott Cleland, president of consultancy Precursor and former Deputy U.S. Coordinator for Communications and Information Policy for President...

Google Project Fi adds discounted family plan option

Customers of the Google Project Fi MVNO service can now add up to 4 additional lines each at a $5 per month discount Google continues to flesh out its Project Fi mobile telephone service, recently rolling out a discounted multiline “group” option. Customers interested in the...