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To the surprise of few mobile network managers, the recent proliferation of advanced mobile devices is putting an increased strain on carriers’ networks, according to a report from mobile network …

Rural telecom operator Ntelos Holdings Corp. (NTLS) said it plans to split up its current operations into separate wireline and wireless businesses in an attempt to maximize the value of …

The Rural Cellular Association is pushing Congress and the Federal Communications Commission to mandate automatic data roaming between wireless carriers and to regulate 700 MHz equipment so that it is …

AT&T Mobility took last place in Consumer Reports’ annual survey of wireless service providers. The carrier has worked extensively to try to better its networks amid claims that its traffic …

The Federal Communications Commission is seeking comment on whether to issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to consider how the agency could adopt rules to give people who have …

Verizon Wireless (VZ) is claiming that Cellular South’s recent announcement that it was working with Samsung Telecommunications America calls into question the rural operator’s claim that small operators will not …

The exact price and terms are still being worked out, but France is preparing to auction off a new round of wireless frequencies for fourth-generation wireless networks this summer.Industry Minister …

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.The pace at …

Nearly a year after launching network trials, and two years after announcing its intentions, Cox Communications commercially unveiled its wireless service. The offering’s initial launch will include its trial markets …

GreatCall Inc., which offers mobile service through its Jitterbug brand targeting customers looking for easy-to-use phones, launched a new unlimited rate plan that provides for unlimited calling, messaging, data services …

F5 Networks Inc. (FFIV) is introducing a new platform delivery system that it says allows wireless operators to use a unified IP-based platform to manage voice, data and video traffic. …

Editor’s Note: The list below is a wrap up of third-quarter 2010 results for the nation’s largest facilities-based and public wireless carriers. The results are from the carriers’ quarterly reports …

Chad is back. Alltel Wireless’ (ATNI) spokesman, who pokes fun at his wireless rivals, plans to introduce Alltel’s new Free Fridays calling plan with a new advertising campaign on Nov. …

Kentucky-based rural wireless operator Bluegrass Cellular said it has taken Verizon Wireless (VZ) up on its offer to partner with smaller operators in an attempt to broaden the deployment of …

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 …

Clearwire Corp. (CLWR) plans to cut 15% of its workforce as it attempts to shore up more funding, as well as significantly cut its contract workforce. The cuts were announced …

Editor’s Note: This is the first in a new series by RCR Wireless News that will seek to interview C-level executives from around the world to gain insight into their …

U.S. Cellular Corp. (USM) reported better earnings on basically flat revenue for the third quarter, and while average revenue per user increased, the carrier continued to lose customers. Total subscriber …

Building on to its Belief Project loyalty program, U.S. Cellular Corp. (USM) introduced a smart-phone service plan aimed at heavy data users who consume fewer voice minutes. The carrier’s $69.99 …

China Mobile Communications Corp. has joined the Linux Foundation, making it the first Chinese company to join the nonprofit organization.Having the world’s largest telecom provider join as gold member (second …

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.Demand for mobile …

T-Mobile USA Inc. is set to jump on the increasingly popular tiered data plan bandwagon saying it will launch an entry-level bucket of data megabytes in time for the holiday …

Verizon Wireless (VZ) said it has agreed to a “voluntary payment” of $25 million to the U.S. Treasury to settle an investigation into inaccurate billing of about 15 million customers. …

Not to be left out of the current tablet craze, U.S. Cellular Corp. (USM) said it will begin offering Samsung Telecommunication Americas’ Galaxy Tab device “in time for the holiday …

Wireless operators have a chance to differentiate their services –and make money – by becoming the trusted security resource for wireless subscribers, according to Juniper Networks Inc. (JNPR), which is …