Spectrum

Verizon received a strong No. 2 rival in the form of Cingular, while DT’s $50B purchase of VoiceStream received labor, business support … 16 years ago this week Editor’s Note: …

CCA and carrier member T-Mobile talked 5G, IoT, VoLTE and policy, showing such topics are not the exclusive domain of large operators As expected, the recently completed Competitive Carriers Association …

Everyone is talking about it, but what will 5G be really like in a commercial environment? Getting beyond the technical specifications, what “5G” will be in practice is nearly as …

Spectrum sharing and small cell strategies need to adjust with the times in order to benefit carriers and consumers Hope is not a strategy, said someone wiser than me. Yet …

Sprint CFO Tarek Robbiati touts 2.5 GHz spectrum support for 4G and 5G plans, carrier still on track for Spectrum LeaseCo by year-end Much of Sprint’s operating future is dependent …

Sprint broke with the wireless industry in stating it did not need more spectrum for 3G services, while AT&T moved to acquire Vanguard Cellular … 18 years ago this week …

Bell is reportedly looking to boost chances of regulatory approval for pending MTS deal, said focused broadband deployment to include fixed gigabit and LTE-A access Following up on its planned …

The FCC has proposed spectrum sharing programs designed to boost capacity for 5G and IoT that could prove advantageous for all involved By now it’s clear that wireless connections are …

AT&T agrees to pay a settlement following an investigation by the FCC’s Enforcement Bureau into misuse of microwave spectrum at fixed wireless stations AT&T reached a $450,000 settlement with the …

On the cusp of its service launch, Sprint gains new brand, while Chicago sees rash of new prepaid entrants … 20 years ago this week Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News …

A CEO panel made up of CCA carrier members highlighted varying degrees of interest in 5G and unique diversification efforts SEATTLE – Regional and rural wireless carriers, which make up …

Attendees at this week’s CCA event heard a pledge from FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler to tackle several hot-button topics for rural and regional carriers SEATTLE – Just weeks after taking …

T-Mobile said it has expanded 5G work with vendor partners Ericsson and Nokia, while telling CCA members it wants greater LTE roaming, offers VoLTE support SEATTLE – T-Mobile US continues …

Mobile operators claim 20M users, adding 17,000 per day, while the connected car market begins to take shape … 22 years ago this week Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes …

Panel discussion involving carrier network execs from Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and U.S. Cellular digs into 5G standards, spectrum challenges and software LAS VEGAS – Few events at this week’s …

Congress moved to ensure planned PCS spectrum auction is held by year-end, while PCS spectrum holders mulled technology choices … 21 years ago this week Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News …

FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler took to the CTIA keynote stage to relive early days of the industry, talk about spectrum plans to bolster 5G technology LAS VEGAS – Federal Communications …

Samsung is set to join T-Mobile 5G plans, tapping into the 28 GHz spectrum band and beamforming technology beginning later this year LAS VEGAS – T-Mobile US’ “5G” plans continue …

AT&T Mobility CEO Glenn Lurie focused keynote speech on use cases, benefits of IoT and 5G for consumers LAS VEGAS – The “internet of things” and “5G” may still be …

In a move set to bolster network capacity and speed, Sprint has moved on network trials of three-channel carrier aggregation Sprint recently made an aggressive move to take advantage of …

New Verizon promo plan slots in between ‘L’ and ‘XL’ options with 12 GB of shareable data, touts access to ‘LTE Advanced’ carrier aggregation update Verizon Wireless is looking to …

A second stage for the FCC 600 MHz incentive auction proceedings will begin with reverse auction targeting to clear 90 megahertz for forward auction bidders The Federal Communications Commission looks …

With the FCC 600 MHz incentive auction stage one abruptly hitting the skids, Wireless 20/20 provides some insight into what comes next The Federal Communications Commission’s 600 MHz incentive auction …

Forward bidding in the 600 MHz incentive auction process topped out at just $23B, well short of the $88B target; stage two on deck The first stage of the Federal …

With 5G technology expected to become a reality over the next few years, steps are still needed to ensure its success A diverse group of tech experts and thought leaders …