MetroPCS Communications Inc. (PCS) said it has launched LTE services in the Tampa, Fla., area, expanding the offering now to all of its 14 markets. The carrier's service is also available in Atlanta; Boston; Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas; Detroit; Jacksonville, Miami and Orlando, Fla.; Las...
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 us the wrong way....
Almost half of all prepaid wireless customers in the United States are on recurring monthly service plans, according to a new survey from J.D. Power and Associates. The survey found that the pay-as-you-go option among prepaid providers continues to fall in popularity among customers.The...
The quick takeaways from analysts on AT&T Inc.'s plan to buy T-Mobile USA Inc. in a $39 billion deal are largely positive, albeit slightly reserved in a congratulatory tone as the transaction still awaits regulatory approval.Mark Lowenstein, managing director at consulting firm Mobile Ecosystem,...
Wondering what the topic of conversation will be at this week's CTIA event in Orlando, Fla.? Wonder no more.AT&T Inc. (T) announced plans over the weekend to acquire the domestic industry's No. 4 player T-Mobile USA Inc. in a $39 billion deal that if...
The Rural Cellular Association reported that Cincinnati Bell Inc.’s (CBB) mobile divison has joined the trade organization. Cincinnati Bell Wireless served 509,000 customers across parts of Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana at the end of 2010.“We are pleased to join RCA, and we look forward...
The lack of mandated data roaming remains a hot topic for just about every domestic operator outside of AT&T Mobility (T) and Verizon Wireless (VZ), highlighted by the continuous push by these operators and trade organizations in garnering government action behind their cause.This continued...
BARCELONA, Spain—The world's largest operators, handset makers, infrastructure providers and chip makers used the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona to show off their latest wares and discuss industry trends. This year, the 60,000 or so attendees seemed focused on cross platforms, the Internet of...
Following up in its limited fourth quarter performance announcement earlier this year, MetroPCS Communications Inc. (PCS) this morning reported financial details for the quarter and full year highlighting the impact of its smart phone and LTE plans.Despite previously announced customer growth that fell short...
The Rural Cellular Association gained its largest member today as regional operator MetroPCS Communications Inc. (PCS) has joined the trade association. The move provides RCA with the nation’s No. 5 operator and the largest carrier outside of the four nationwide operators. MetroPCS served more...
Mavenir Systems | February 15, 2011 | Press Release
Richardson, Texas – February 15, 2011 — Mavenir Systems, one of the world’s leading providers of innovative mobile convergence solutions, today announced that it will provide LTE-based MMS and SMS services for MetroPCS Communications, Inc.
MetroPCS will...
Editor's Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column. We've gathered a group of visionaries and veterans in the mobile industry to give their insights into the marketplace.Sprint Nextel Corp. reported earnings last week, and it looks like the four year winter of subscriber...
Verizon Wireless’ (VZ) push to bring voice services to its recently launched LTE network gained momentum as the carrier said it placed an “IMS-based VoLTE (Voice over LTE) call over its commercial network” yesterday morning. The carrier claims the call was the first over...
MetroPCS Communications Inc. (PCS) continued its pioneering work in the LTE space announcing today the imminent availability of Samsung Telecommunications America's LTE-equipped Galaxy Indulge smart phone. The device is the first LTE-enabled smart phone to hit the domestic market, just beating out scheduled deployments...
MetroPCS Communications Inc. (PCS) has kept its foot on the LTE throttle announcing today that it has launched services in Jacksonville, Miami and Orlando, Fla.; and Atlanta. The expansion builds on previous launches in 13 metro areas, including Boston; Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas; Detroit; Las...
Trying to figure out winners and losers in the LTE space is going to take a few years to figure out, as operators test networks and announce trials before going commercial, but a new report from the Global Mobile Suppliers Association on LTE attempts...
A handful of open Internet access proponents sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski expressing concern over MetroPCS Communications Inc.'s (PCS) recent rate plan changes that they contend curtails access to the Internet from mobile devices and goes against the commission's...
The fourth quarter is shaping up as being a tough one for prepaid focused operators as MetroPCS Communications Inc. (PCS) released preliminary customer results that showed a dip in growth. The drop followed a pattern set by Leap Wireless International Inc. (LEAP), which reported...
UPDATED: LAS VEGAS — It was only a matter of time before AT&T Mobility (T) jumped into the “4G” marketing game, and that time has come.The nation's second largest operator today unveiled “accelerated” LTE plans that call for the carrier to begin launching LTE...
MetroPCS Communications Inc. (PCS) has tweaked pricing plans for its recently launched LTE service, dropping the starting price from $55 per month to $40 per month. The carrier said the entry-level plan will include unlimited nationwide talk, text, Web browsing using LTE or CDMA...
Editor's Note: The mobile space witnessed a lot of news over the past 12 months that have and will alter the mobile landscape for years to come. With the end of 2010 just days away, RCR Wireless News takes a look back at the...
Editor's Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column. We've gathered a group of visionaries and veterans in the mobile industry to give their insights into the marketplace.Many publications are offering their “top 10 for 2010” assessments this week. We have had a bunch...
Regional wireless provider MetroPCS Communications Inc. (PCS) said it has closed on its acquisition of the remaining 15% and controlling “limited liability” interest in Royal Street Communications L.L.C.As a result of the acquisition, Royal has been renamed MetroPCS Networks L.L.C. and is now a...
