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Bring Your Own Coverage (BYOC) from Parallel Wireless creates instant easy to deploy coverage in areas where it is non-existent (tunnels, parking garage, etc.) or compromised With FirstNet and ESN initiatives, …

At the recent Enterprise IoT Summit, a panel of experts discuss what’s behind the initial use of fixed wireless deployments to test 5G technology. On this week’s “Carrier Wrap” we …

AT&T plans to connect more than 400,000 locations with fixed wireless this year AT&T said that it has kicked off fixed wireless Internet services for rural and underserved areas in …

The carrier may have come out of the recent 600 MHz incentive auction empty handed, but Verizon claims plenty of runway for current LTE and future 5G plans. Verizon Wireless …

LTE is the gold standard of connectivity, but many enterprises do not consider it an option when planning private networks to connect equipment to the internet. That’s a mistake, according …

Federated Wireless CEO Iyad Tarazi notes continued progress in developing SAS platform, benefits of 3.5 GHz band for planned 5G deployments. On this week’s “Carrier Wrap” we speak with Federated …

Spectrum positions coming out of the 600 MHz incentive auction show strong moves by T-Mobile and Dish, while Sprint and AT&T remain the market’s heavyweights. Aggressive bidding activity by T-Mobile …

Verizon said the three-year, $1.05 billion agreement includes up to 12.4 million miles of fiber per year to support One Fiber initiative behind LTE, 5G enhancements. Verizon Communications is set …

A published report citing a Straight Path regulatory filing suggests Verizon is set to top AT&T’s pending acquisition offer for the spectrum-rich company. Verizon Communications is reportedly eyeing a competing …

T-Mobile said it won 45% of all 600 MHz spectrum sold in recent incentive auction and plans to begin deployment later this year. T-Mobile US, which was the big spender …

Sprint and affiliate Shenandoah Telecommunications finalized an agreement that will see Shentel grow in size and move on further LTE expansion. Regional operator Shenandoah Telecommunications said it has closed on …

5G technology is set to revolutionize the mobile telecommunications space, though cooperation will be needed to extract the most benefit. Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Reality Check section is …

Mississippi-based C Spire said it expects to complete addition of 700 MHz and 850 MHz spectrum to current LTE network in July. Regional wireless operator C Spire said it was …

AT&T is set to pick up 868 spectrum licenses in the 28 GHz and 39 GHz bands it plans to use for upcoming 5G services in $1.6B deal. AT&T is …

The 5G ecosystem will require greater collaboration between providers and users and more flexibility on billing options. Editor’s Note: In an attempt to broaden our interaction with our readers we …

Sprint 5G moves are moving ahead with plans to integrate greater software control of network resources using NFV and SDN technologies. On this week’s “NFV/SDN Reality Check” we speak with …

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The Device Hub initiative, which was formed based on partnership efforts with Sprint, continues to attract CCA members looking for LTE device procurement. LAS VEGAS – The Competitive Carriers Association …

Sprint, Nokia, Huawei and Interop cite IoT, 5G, use cases and virtualization as ways rural carriers can overcome coverage challenges. LAS VEGAS – While the competitive environment for rural carriers …

On the heels of scoring a nationwide build out deal with AT&T, FirstNet CEO Michael Poth told CCA members the organization would have billions more to invest. LAS VEGAS – …

Learn how an innovative approach to vRAN delivers LTE-Advanced performance gains while putting the groundwork for software-intensive 5G networks RAN virtualization can help the operators maximize the value of what’s …

Sprint unveiled its spectrum-infused LTE Plus service in NYC and other markets, while Verizon wireline workers begin strike … 1 year ago this week. Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes …

LTE Broadcast technology looks set to take on the streaming video challenge of mobile networks ahead of expected 5G deployments. On this week’s “Carrier Wrap” we speak with Expway on …

Will the promise of 5G get bogged down in cost concerns over necessary test and measurement advances? Editor’s Note: In an attempt to broaden our interaction with our readers we …

Winning bidders in the FCC’s recently completed 600 MHz incentive auction can tap Ericsson for network equipment beginning later this year. Ericsson wasted little time in staking its claim of …