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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 RF engineer plays in today’s wireless and mobile world.  Sponsors …

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 trends currently driving developments in the Wi-Fi ecosystem will be …

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 price will still undercut similar offerings from rivals. Sprint said …

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. Bye, who left Sprint at the end of July as …

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 essential that public safety professionals can coordinate the mission-critical processes crucial …

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. The Asia-Pacific region is clearly in the lead on all …

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 evolution; network infrastructure differences between LTE and 5G; and shared …

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 like the tires on an expensive automobile in that they …

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 move highlighting the continued competitiveness of the prepaid space. Virgin …

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 is the most powerful mobile processor we’ve ever made,” said …

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 countries where customers can access free text messaging, data and …

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 did its best to show its support for Apple, switching …

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 hacker can access data flows or take control of other …

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 capacity and coverage in Africa where geography and economics are …

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 first article, 5G is about supporting the Internet of everything …

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 executive charmed attendees during a keynote address at this week’s …

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 the continued evolution of wireless network technology under the “5G” …

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 Plan,” rolling out a new “extra, extra large” size bucket …

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 next year, 4G connections are expected to be reliable and …

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 us at RCRWireless.com to rant and rave about whatever rubs …

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 to what it calls “4G+” technology as part of its …

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 with numerous over-the-top applications offering similar capabilities. The T-Mobile US …

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 the pitch to now include additional data for an additional …

Idaho-based Syringa Wireless cites competition, Sprint set to lose LTE roaming partner Idaho-based Regional wireless operator Syringa Wireless is set to shutter services at the end of the year citing the market’s competitive environment. In a note on its website, …

NFL Mobile app now free for all customers as reports indicate imminent launch of video service Just ahead of the expected launch of a mobile-focused video platform, Verizon Wireless is expanding access to its exclusive agreement with the National Football …