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Ericsson claims new equipment platform integrates support for expected “5G” technologies like NR and MIMO, with legacy support for LTE Ericsson is preparing for the roll out of “5G” technologies …

What is FirstNet? The First Responder Network Authority is an independent authority within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration created to provide emergency responders with a nationwide, high-speed, broadband network …

Want to put cellular coverage maps to the test? Take a trip out west Mobile operators are good at providing coverage maps with lots of bright colors that show extensive …

Increased software and services for the tablet market will drive long-term growth If you look at the last few of Apple’s quarterly reports, it consistently shows the sales of the …

3GPP IoT standards variants add to LPWAN confusion The 3GPP standardization group has introduced a number of LTE standards aimed at providing a network for the “internet of things”: Narrowband IoT, LTE …

Regional carrier U.S. Cellular mimed Verizon and AT&T with its latest rate plan changes, save for bypassing overage protection feature Similar to recent moves by industry heavyweights Verizon Wireless and …

ZTE plans to deploy hundreds of LTE base stations for Spanish operator, as well as fiber MADRID – The Spanish subsidiary of Chinese vendor ZTE expects to deploy between 400 …

3GPP IoT standards variants add to LPWAN confusion The 3GPP standardization group has introduced a number of LTE standards aimed at providing a network for IoT: Narrowband (NB) IoT, LTE Cat 1 …

With 5G technology expected to become a reality over the next few years, steps are still needed to ensure its success A diverse group of tech experts and thought leaders …

In conjunction with network and device partner Samsung, Sprint said it has deployed 3CCA LTE service across 500 cell sites in Chicago Sprint’s ongoing trials of three-channel carrier aggregation took …

T-Mobile One Plus option providing unlimited hot spot, HD video streaming, international data speed bump for $25 premium, set for Sept. 1 launch T-Mobile US is targeting some of the criticism …

Wireless carriers looking to deploy 5G technologies on top of their current 4G deployments might be wise to take into account a few considerations Despite the deployment of “5G” wireless …

Sprint rolled out a new premium option for its unlimited plans providing access to HD streaming $5 less expensive than T-Mobile Binge On option Sprint’s broader push into unlimited data …

T-Mobile and Verizon recently came out ahead of AT&T and Sprint in terms of network latency, which is important for consumers and the app community Mobile operators are constantly being …

An increased emphasis on unlimited high-speed cellular data by T-Mobile and Sprint places focus on Verizon in terms of a response Recent moves by T-Mobile US and Sprint to broaden …

Recent activity from Ericsson and Nokia shows a trough of 4G to 5G migration that is causing pain for all wireless technology providers These days it’s really tough being a …

Recent bolstering of leadership, vendor partnership agreements show Rivada aggressively positioning itself in FirstNet bid Few companies have been more public in expressing their intent regarding a partnership with the …

Verizon snared network performance wins across all 6 categories from AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile in RootMetrics 1H 2016 testing; T-Mobile improves in metros Verizon Wireless yet again topped nationwide operators …

Questions via message board Reddit continue to mount over the T-Mobile One unlimited data plan, though biz case looks sound T-Mobile US is garnering some backlash from its recent Un-carrier …

Fiber is expected to be a significant focus on planned 5G network deployments Bzzzzzzzzzzzzz. That sound you’re hearing is the marketplace buzz over mobile carriers’ plans to accelerate the rollout …

5G is coming, but not everyone is ready. Here are 5 keys CSPs should have in place when preparing to migrate their networks Over the next five to 10 years, …

WOTW looks at this week’s avalanche of ‘unlimited’ data offers from T-Mobile, Sprint and AT&T, and declares excess the real winner Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of …

On the heels of T-Mobile’s Un-carrier 12 announcement, Sprint is cutting prices on its unlimited plans and throwing in unlimited video streaming Sprint jumped all over T-Mobile US’ unlimited-based Un-carrier …

As part of its Un-carrier 12 initiative, T-Mobile is set to offer new “One” plans providing “unlimited” services at discounted rates Forgoing its usual pre-event hype, T-Mobile US today unveiled …

Sprint claims latest lab test used 60 megahertz in the 2.5 GHz band to support speeds up to 295 Mbps Sprint continues its quest for speed, noting its latest three-channel …