BROWSING: midwest

Bluebird will deploy fiber to over 500 cell towers Regional operator Bluebird Network plans to extend fiber access to more than 500 towers in order to support the expansion of 5G networks in a number of markets in Oklahoma, Missouri, Illinois, Iowa and Kansas. “The...

Nex-Tech Wireless will also be implementing Ericsson Spectrum Sharing technology Kansas-based wireless carrier Nex-Tech Wireless will be deploying 5G using equipment from Ericsson. Specifically, the vendor will deliver its 5G Evolved Packet Core (EPC) and Radio Access Network (RAN) supporting 5G New Radio Non-standalone (NSA)...

US Cellular CTO: ‘For 5G, you really need all the spectrum bands available’ US Cellular began its 5G journey in two of its most vital markets, Iowa and Wisconsin, launching its first networks early this year. While the operator has already delivered next-gen services to...

The Wisconsin launch represents the first phase of a multi-year 5G network expansion In October, U.S. Cellular announced plans to rollout 5G technology for customers in Iowa and Wisconsin in the first quarter of 2020, and now, as Spring fast approaches, the operator has provided...

Those affected by the Sprint service outage across portions of the Midwest have had their service restored after the carrier's network went down for about three hours Wednesday night. The outage affected many major metropolitan areas including Indianapolis, Chicago and Cincinnati. Sprint spokeswoman Yui Namiki,...

Sprint network outages in heartland, restored but not without frustration Major Sprint network outages left large Midwestern cities such as Indianapolis, Chicago and Cincinnati without cell coverage. In a message to customers, Sprint said, “Customers are unable to access voice services or text messaging services in multiple...