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. 12. The regional operator is introducing a new calling plan that makes all...
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 LTE services using 700 MHz spectrum.Bluegrass said it has entered into an agreement with...
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....
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 despite the report of robust customer growth during its third fiscal quarter.The...
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 challenges and successes. To nominate someone for the series, please e-mail Tracy Ford attford@ardenmedia.com...
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 count dropped by 41,000 from June through September.The operator introduced service plans called ...
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 Primary Plus Plan includes 5 Gigabytes of data; unlimited messaging; and free GPS...
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 tier) will definitely boost the Linux Foundation's clout as the operator continues to invest...
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 data is surging. We all know it. You can’t open a trade pub anymore...
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 shopping season.The carrier said it will begin offering two data options for customers starting...
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. The payment is the results of an investigation by the Federal Communications Commission initiated...
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 shopping season.” The carrier said it would announce pricing and availability details soon, though...
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 hoping to leverage that opportunity with a new mobile security suite, a global threat...
Editor's Note: This article originally appeared in our September Special Edition, Behind the Scenes, a focus on integrated subscriber and network management systems. To download the complete Special Edition, click here.Wireless operators have customers, offer services, source from suppliers, engage with partners, develop products,...
Editor's Note: Welcome to our weekly Reader Forum section. In an attempt to broaden our interaction with our readers we have created this forum for those with something meaningful to say to the wireless industry. We want to keep this as open as possible,...
Verizon Wireless (VZ) continued to maintain its position as the nation’s largest wireless operator at the end of the third quarter, but its year-over-year customer growth took a substantial hit allowing its largest rival to inch ever closer.During the recently completed third quarter, Verizon...
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....
CHICAGO—Wireless operators have the opportunity with next-generation networks and services to partner with over-the-top providers in new ways to make “a heck of a lot of money,” Sanjay Beri, VP and GM at Juniper Networks, told the 4G World audience at today's keynote speech.Delivering...
CHICAGO – The final day of this year’s 4G World event included a roundtable discussion of representatives from a diverse selection of wireless operators, all of whom seemed to agree that mobile broadband is set to revolutionize the industry and hopefully the industry is...
CHICAGO—In a dual-presentation keynote this morning, Verizon Wireless and Alcatel-Lucent detailed how the LTE network, paired with new devices and applications will drive mobile enterprise adoption and present operators with new ways to make money. Both presenters said video conferencing could be a...
Optimism about 2011 remains high according to a panel of six independent wireless retailers representing both large and small businesses on the second day of IQMetrix's Wireless Retail Summit in Scottsdale Arizona.Moderated by Greg Krywulak, SVP with IQMetrix, the panel included representatives of carriers...
Verizon Wireless this morning stepped forward with its launch plans for Samsung Telecommunications America's recently unveiled Galaxy Tab device.The carrier said it plans to begin offering the Google Inc. Android 2.2-powered device beginning Nov. 11 for $600. The device will include support for both...
Regional, flat-rate cellular provider MetroPCS Communications Inc. (PCS) has joined the growing list of providers to offer traditional prepaid wireless service exclusively through mega-hyper-giant retailer Wal-Mart Stores Inc., according to a report from Current Analysis Inc.The carrier has rolled out its “By the Minute”...
Below is just some of the news announced during the first day at the 2010 4G World eventMotorola Inc.’s Motorola Solutions business introduced its FDD LTE USB-lte 7110 device, the first FDD LTE-enabled device from the company. In addition, the company unveiled the WiMAX...
