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Regional carrier U.S. Cellular updates data plans with lower per-GB rates, higher per-device charges U.S. Cellular said it’s targeting larger rivals Verizon Wireless and AT&T Mobility with updated rate plans …

The real reasons behind 5G Some people believe that faster is always better, particularly in regards to wireless networks. That’s why it’s easy to get excited about “5G” wireless systems, …

RF Engineer demand driven by IoT and 5G.  In this episode of Telecom Careers Insider, Jeff Mucci from RCR Wireless News takes an insider’s view of the critical role an …

The future of Wi-Fi is tied in many ways to the future of “5G.” Although there is no clear definition of 5G, one thing is clear: Some of the key …

Sprint to increase unlimited rate plan Oct. 16 Sprint is set to increase the prices of its “Unlimited Plan” by $10 effective Oct. 16, though the carrier notes the new …

Bye set to assume C Spire CTO position Nov. 1 Former Sprint CTO Stephen Bye is set to turn up in the same position at regional telecom operator C Spire. …

Tecore’s’ Portable LTE network supports mission critical communications in the most challenging use cases. The aftermath of a disaster is a trying time for everyone involved. In these moments of uncertainty, it’s …

OpenSignal has released its State of LTE report tracking the changes over the last three months to not only global LTE deployments from a coverage perspective, but also speed performance. …

RCR Wireless News recently had the opportunity to discuss the transition from LTE to “5G” with Chris Cave, director of research and development for InterDigital. We discussed four topics: spectrum; ongoing LTE …

LTE antennas are emerging as a key differentiator for mobile operators as they look for ways to get the most out of their 4G networks. Antennas for LTE networks are …

Sprint prepaid brands receives up to four times more unthrottled data Sprint prepaid brand Virgin Mobile USA significantly increased the amount of unthrottled data for its “unlimited” plans in a …

Qualcomm debuted its latest mobile chip, the Snapdragon 820, which supports Cat 12 LTE downlink and Cat 13 LTE uplink, as well as somewhat controversial LTE-Unlicensed technology. “The Snapdragon 820 …

Latest T-Mobile expansion adds 20 countries to international roaming program T-Mobile US said it has added 20 countries to its Simple Global international roaming service, bringing the total to 145 …

The recently concluded CTIA Super Mobility event managed to include a number of significant news announcements while playing in the shadow of Apple’s annual unveiling of new iPhone devices. CTIA …

1. Hackers have taken control of Cisco System routers in locations around the world, according to security consultants at FireEye. Cisco said that by taking control of a router, a …

Power, radio access, TCO and strategic deployment all go into a successful small cell rollout Nokia Networks has suggested networks of small cells could be a cost-effective method for adding …

In this third of our “5G is coming!” series of articles, we look at the radio access network and its transformation projected in the “5G” era. As outlined in our …

Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure regales CTIA attendees with humor, tackles network concerns LAS VEGAS – Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure’s comfort level at industry trade events continues to grow as the …

LTE-based 4G networks expected to last through 2020, form basis of 5G LAS VEGAS – The telecom world gathered at this week’s CTIA Super Mobility 2015 event heard plenty about …

New Verizon Wireless data bucket packs 18 GB of shareable data for $100 per month Verizon Wireless expanded the amount of data available as part of its recently launched “The Verizon …

The Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games are less than one year away. While the 2014 World Cup was a trial by fire for Brazil’s fledgling “4G” networks, for the Olympics …

Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week. There’s a lot of nutty stuff that goes on in this industry, so this column is a chance for …

Telco upgraded 400 outdoor sites to “4G+” as part of the Supernet project Mobile operator Ooredoo Qatar added 21 new sites to its nationwide network and upgraded 400 outdoor sites …

T-Mobile video calling service set to battle OTT providers T-Mobile US launched its Video Calling service, tapping into its growing LTE network to offer a branded service set to battle …

Sprint now offers customers option to purchase 4 GB or 6 GB data plans One week after throwing out a free wireless service offer to DirecTV customers, Sprint has expanded …