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YouMail calls on newly appointed FCC Chairman Ajit Pai to take a strong stand on tackling what it calls a robocall epidemic. Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Reality Check …

MVNO Sugar Mobile has been given 50 days to stop tapping into a 3G roaming agreement from its parent company accessing Rogers’ wireless network. Canadian regulators struck down a creative …

Verizon buys S.F. spectrum from MetroPCS, Sprint launches EV-DO modem and Qualcomm puts the brakes on EV-DV … 12 years ago this week. Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all …

On the heels of FCC device certification, T-Mobile US said it would use 20 megahertz of spectrum in the 5 GHz band for LTE-U deployment. T-Mobile US is getting a …

AT&T acknowledged it was eyeing Dobson, while Intel and Cisco announced job cuts and Qualcomm claimed 3G was ready … 16 years ago this week. Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News …

Iconectiv, which recently gained oversight of the nation’s LNPA program, focused on fraud prevention, growing CTIA common short code program. On this week’s “Carrier Wrap” we speak with Scott Puopolo, …

As telecom operators move to decommission legacy GSM and CDMA networks in favor of LTE technology, steps must be taken to ensure a smooth process. Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless …

Reports indicate SoftBank and Sprint Chairman Masayoshi Son willing to sell stake to DT but maintain minority control in emboldened T-Mobile. Published reports late last week indicated a long-simmering merger …

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 …

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai recently called a halt to what were termed midnight regulations passed by his predecessor. Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Reality Check section is where C-level …

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 …

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 …

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. Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News …

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. Editor’s Note: RCR …

“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 …

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. Editor’s …

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 …

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 …

Mimosa predicts that ISPs across the globe will recognize that new methods are required to deliver ubiquitous, fast broadband. Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has …

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. Editor’s Note: RCR …

2017 is expected to see greater use of LTE for public safety, neutral host models powering in-building plans and more NB-IoT deployments. Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR …

QoE regulations, IoT security challenges and the expansion of zero-rated data services set for 2017. Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across …

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 …

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. Editor’s Note: …

AT&T Wireless began sifting through multibillion dollar bids, while Sprint offered up third-party billing … 13 years ago this week. Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback …