Nextel deal to sell its tower portfolio to SpectraSite for $560M set a sales mark, while industry trade groups CTIA and PCIA fight over competition level … 18 years ago this week.
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FCC Chairman Ajit Pai recently called a halt to what were termed midnight regulations passed by his predecessor.
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Straight Path secured new funds from investment group as it continues to work on strategic plans backed by portfolio of 5G spectrum assets.
Straight Path Communications, which holds a significant portfolio of millimeter wave spectrum licenses seen as crucial for “5G” technology...
LGS Innovations notes challenges remain in terms of meeting spectrum demand as 5G and IoT services look set to further stress the system.
On this week’s “Carrier Wrap” we speak with Kevin Kelly, CEO at LGS Innovations, to look at potential challenges...
TDMA proponents countered rival CDMA in wooing analog converts, while the FCC scaled back 2.3 GHz spectrum auction plans … 20 years ago this week.
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Sprint awarded $3B in contracts to AT&T and Nortel for CDMA network build, while carriers targeted in-building services to bolster revenues … 21 years ago this week.
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“Carrier Wrap” looks at the wind down of the FCC’s 600 MHz incentive auction, update on 5G deployment plans and previews what to expect from MWC.
On this week’s “Carrier Wrap” we speak with Dan Hays, partner at PwC’s...
AT&T was expected to announce up to 19,000 job cuts as part of larger restructuring, while Samsung banked on CDMA to raise profile … 19 years ago this week.
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Carriers see open source as a way to break vendor-lock model, but standards and compliance remain key challenges to deployments.
Telecommunication operators appear to be full on board in terms of the movement towards open source platforms, or at least those...
FCC views on Open Internet regulations expected to hit significant review under Pai, though 5G support could flourish.
The Federal Communications Commissions looks to have found a new leader as current commissioner Ajit Pai has been nominated to head up the powerful government...
Mimosa predicts that ISPs across the globe will recognize that new methods are required to deliver ubiquitous, fast broadband.
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Qualcomm asks FCC for quick award of 700 MHz spectrum, while House telecom subcommittee Chairman Tauzin claims FCC corrupted by shakedowns … 17 years ago this week.
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2017 is expected to see greater use of LTE for public safety, neutral host models powering in-building plans and more NB-IoT deployments.
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QoE regulations, IoT security challenges and the expansion of zero-rated data services set for 2017.
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Unlimited data fans on Verizon and AT&T being strong-armed to comply or at least pay a bit more for the privilege, but at least the FCC has a sense of humor.
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Potential impact of new administration on the telecom industry could see a green light for further M&A activity, changes to net neutrality legislation and expansion of zero-rated data.
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AT&T Wireless began sifting through multibillion dollar bids, while Sprint offered up third-party billing … 13 years ago this week.
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Wireless industry heavyweights Cingular and Verizon battle for market’s No. 1 position, while Sprint named a leader for its cable JV … 11 years ago this week.
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With continued nurturing and support, 5G can play a significant role in the next administration’s plans.
The 21st century has already witnessed some of the most powerful, influential innovations in history. From major investments in wired and wireless networks, to the...
Verizon was set to overtake AT&T as the nation’s largest wireless carrier, while China issued 3G licenses covering three technologies … 8 years ago this week.
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5G specifications and spectrum support; 600 MHz auction stumbles; and executive shuffles at Verizon and Ericsson among top stories of 2016.
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Top 100 stories of 2016 include Sprint network upheaval, 5G network trials, M&A activity and a growing focus on IoT.
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Sprint said its 2.5 GHz-powered LTE service hit 100M pops covered, while AT&T laid out its long-term NFV, SDN plans … 2 years ago this week.
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Rivada Networks confirmed it has filed a protest over its exclusion from the FirstNet bidding process, with reports indicating AT&T is likely selected bidder.
AT&T is reportedly in the driver’s seat in winning a network service contract with the federal government’s First Responder...
