The Sprint LTE network makes its commercial debut, while talk of new iPhone models sporting colors spreads … 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...
On this week’s Carrier Wrap, we speak with Sprint to discuss the carrier’s recent 5G technology testing and deployment plans
All four domestic nationwide wireless operators have announced some form of “5G” technology testing scheme, with the intent of eventually rolling out next-generation services.
Verizon Wireless...
Citing increased usages, Verizon is set to alter rate plans with more data at higher prices, though lower per-GB, in continued fight for customers against rivals
Verizon Wireless moved on recently rumored rate plan changes, offering customers more data across buckets at higher-priced tiers, though...
Huawei claims T-Mobile has failed to engage in FRAND licensing terms tied to 4G technology patents said to be core to network operations
T-Mobile US’ rollout of LTE services has hit a legal challenge as infrastructure vendor Huawei filed a lawsuit alleging the wireless carrier...
Chevrolet customers with LTE-enabled OnStar vehicles offered 50% discount on data buckets, new 4 GB plan
Citing the benefits of volume, General Motors cut pricing for customer accessing its OnStar telematics service on Chevrolet models. The cellular connectivity taps AT&T Mobility’s LTE network.
The new plans...
Reported changes set for Verizon data buckets include more data allotments for more money each month, with rollover and speed throttling still on the table
Details continue to seep out regarding Verizon Wireless’ reported plans to alter its current data packages.
The plans, which were first...
Commercial 5G could come sooner than expected. An exclusive interview with Volker Held, head of 5G Market Development at Nokia.
The search for commercial 5G use cases was some sort of a catchphrase at this week’s 5G World conference in London. 5G promises a sea...
Rumors suggest Verizon is set to launch data rollover, speed throttling targeting overages and more comprehensive North America roaming options
Rumors are running wild that Verizon Wireless is set to join some of its rivals in offering a data rollover feature and data overage protection...
T-Mobile stopped selling the iconic Sidekick device in a move that killed the brand, while Sprint talked LTE and smartphone 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...
The mobile telecom market’s race towards 5G and the internet of things requires players to rethink spectrum plans, availability and models
Wireless spectrum remains a hot topic in the commercial telecom space as government agencies continue to look for ways to free up new spectrum...
Nokia 5G demonstration plans include a claimed first ever network running on commercial platforms and cloud orchestration-based network slicing
Ahead of this week’s 5G World event, Nokia said it plans to demonstrate a “5G” network running on commercial platforms at the show in London. The...
Story updated with previously announced Sprint network plans
Verizon, T-Mobile note fiber, DAS, small cell and COW deployments in support of Democratic and Republican conventions in Philadelphia and Cleveland, respectively
The current political campaign season is set for a milestone in the coming weeks as both the...
Citing the summer travel season, T-Mobile is set to offer unlimited LTE data across most of Europe, add roaming in Belize and in-flight Gogo Wi-Fi for all
Coming off a rocky “Un-carrier 11” event, T-Mobile US today looked to regain some marketing momentum with a...
FCC set for 'Spectrum Frontiers' proceedings next month in move to bolster spectrum support for 5G, IoT and virtual reality
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler talked all the usual use cases for “5G” technology, including the “internet of things” and virtual reality, in announcing...
MegaFon said its 5G trial achieved internet speeds of more than 1 Gbps
Russian mobile operator MegaFon demonstrated mobile internet speeds of more than 1 Gbps during the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).
The test used Huawei network equipment and a prototype user device based on the Qualcomm...
The ExteNet distributed EPC platform to operate alongside Nokia RAN to bolster LTE coverage, serve as Inland Cellular migration path to 5G
Distributed network provider ExteNet Systems said it’s working with Washington-based rural operator Inland Cellular to bolster LTE services across parts of Washington and...
FCC set for 'Spectrum Frontiers' proceedings next month in move to bolster spectrum support for 5G, IoT and virtual reality
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler talked all the usual use cases for “5G” technology, including the “internet of things” and virtual reality, in announcing...
New report from SNS Research estimates wireless infrastructure market 'relatively flat through 2020'
As 5G takes shape, the telecommunications infrastructure and service provider landscape is changing rapidly. Macro deployments are giving way to small cells and other in-building wireless projects.
In a new report from telecom-focused...
1. Apple said Chinese authorities have not yet locked the iPhone 6 and 6s out of the Chinese market. The Chinese government moved to block sales of the two devices, saying their design infringed on a Chinese patent held by a company called Shenzhen...
1. Apple said Chinese authorities have not yet locked the iPhone 6 and 6s out of the Chinese market. The Chinese government moved to block sales of the two devices, saying their design infringed on a Chinese patent held by a company called Shenzhen...
A new report from TBR predicts a steady decline in North America infrastructure spending through 2021 as carriers turn to SDN and NFV
As telecom operators continue to migrate parts of their networks to software control using software-defined networking and network functions virtualization, the traditional...
Ericsson 5G plans now include “software-driven” Plug-ins designed to allow carriers to tap current LTE networks to support next-gen use cases
Ericsson continues to push both its software and “5G” technology agenda, with the latest move combining both passions in the form of what it...
Ericsson 5G plans now include “software-driven” Plug-ins designed to allow carriers to tap current LTE networks to support next-gen use cases
Ericsson continues to push both its software and “5G” technology agenda, with the latest move combining both passions in the form of what it...
US-based MVNO FreedomPop launched an OTT application in the UK providing access to its unique 'free' service to any customer
FreedomPop continued its push into the U.K. market, launching an over-the-top application designed to expand availability of its unique “free” service offering.
The mobile virtual network...
