Recent announcements from Verizon and AT&T show a strong focus on 5G for U.S. operators
We have written extensively on “5G” in the past few months, including our report on how much 5G is likely to cost to implement in the U.S. We have more...
Carrier Wrap looks into 600 MHz auction strategies for Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile
The Federal Communications Commission’s highly anticipated 600 MHz incentive auction is soon set to start, with the non-traditional reverse auction proceedings set to begin on March 29, followed by the more traditional...
The new mobile spectrum licenses will be valid for 10 years
The Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS) expects to award a block of spectrum in the 1800 MHz band by the end of 2016.
The telecoms regulator said interested operators have time February 24 to...
Ceragon looks at challenges facing wireless backhaul as the mobile industry evolves towards 5G
The future of mobile technology is gaining steady momentum with “5G” targeted for early commercial deployment by 2020. This major infrastructure overhaul is yet to be fully realized with regards...
AT&T 5G plans laid out in FCC filing
Despite claims of skepticism regarding upcoming launch plans from rival Verizon Wireless, AT&T appears set to begin its own “5G” network trials in Austin, Texas.
According to a Twitter post from wireless consultant Steve Crowley, AT&T has filed...
The FCC WTB is set for new leadership with current chief Roger Sherman set to depart
Just ahead of the start of one of the most complicated wireless spectrum auctions ever attempted, the Federal Communications Commission announced the departure of current chief of the Wireless...
This week’s Carrier Wrap looks at Sprint network plans and financial results
Following a rough week on Wall Street, Sprint this week provided a bit of clarity on its network plans as part of the release of its third fiscal quarter results. Those details were...
Roger Entner dissects Sprint as a viable carrier, finds hope in need of focus
Sprint had a good subscriber quarter with an extremely aggressive pricing plan offering 50% off competitor pricing plans, guaranteeing the low prices until 2018. Sprint is basically buying customers. Nothing wrong...
The full duplex relay trial was carried out in the city of Turin
Italian mobile operator TIM carried out what it claims to be the world’s first test of the full duplex relay technology, which doubles the transmission capacity of the current LTE network and...
What exactly are the business cases and use models for 5G?
There has been a lot of talk about “5G” recently. Hardly a day passes without yet another reference to the technology evolution. AT&T executive Glenn Lurie recently was quoted (here) in RCR Wireless News...
Jim Patterson this week peers into Verizon earnings and look at three of their emerging businesses
There’s a lot to like about Verizon Communications’ earnings, and at the same time a lot to fear. Overall, things came in pretty much in line with...
Iain Gillott from iGR breaks down Sprint network plans and does not like what he sees
Much has been written and speculated in the last week about Sprint’s network plans after the publication of a Re/Code article and the plan to significantly cut network expenses....
Sprint touts LTE Plus expansion, Nielsen for proof of LTE superiority
Just ahead of its planned quarterly results announcement, Sprint touted expansion of its “LTE Plus” network as well as network tests showing its LTE network topped rivals Verizon Wireless, AT&T Mobility and T-Mobile in...
Nokia dominated the sales charts, and AT&T posts robust growth despite capacity issues ... 16 years ago this week
Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the past. Fire up the...
This week’s Carrier Wrap digs into Sprint network rumors and looks ahead to the 600 MHz incentive auction
The new year is still quite new and yet the wireless carrier space has seen a significant amount of activity through the first few weeks of January....
A deep dive into Sprint network overhaul reports, AT&T’s unlimited data and the future of FirstNet
Lots of news this week, and we will cover two pieces (AT&T Mobility’s unlimited pricing plans and Sprint’s rumored network architecture changes) prior to analyzing the opportunity presented by...
Vertix sees small cells, Wi-Fi calling and the 600 MHz spectrum auction shaping 2016
Editor’s Note: With 2016 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from leading industry analysts and executives on what they expect to see in the new year.
2015 is winding...
On this week’s Carrier Wrap we dig into unique government solutions to meet spectrum demand
Consumers’ insatiable demand for mobile data services has wireless carriers scrambling to bolster their networks. This includes the ongoing deployment of new network technologies like small cells as well as...
Wireless 20/20 digs into preparations for the upcoming FCC 600 MHz incentive auction proceedings
It is time for bidders to start gearing up for the 600 MHz band incentive auction. This could be the last time a large block of valuable low-band spectrum will be...
Incentive auction proceedings hit broadcaster milestone, with claimed ‘robust’ participation
The Federal Communications Commission’s planned 600 MHz incentive auction process reached a milestone this week as the broadcaster application deadline passed, with apparently positive results.
Television broadcasters interested in giving up some of their current...
Mobile data traffic to pressures market for 5G, spectrum and increased capacity
Editor’s Note: With 2016 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from leading industry analysts and executives on what they expect to see in the new year.
With the GSMA predicting North...
AT&T cuts jobs, while AT&T Wireless adds; and CDMA set for expansion
Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the past. Fire up the time machine, put on the sepia-tinted shades,...
C Spire LTE network to gain 700 MHz, 850 MHz support
Regional telecom operator C Spire said it has started tapping its sub-1 GHz spectrum holdings in support of its LTE network.
The carrier said it has begun adding 700 MHz and 850 MHz spectrum to...
Before we turn the page on 2015, we thought we would take a look back at the past 12 months by highlighting what we felt were the top 100 stories of 2015 across the mobile space. Since it would be foolish to rank these...
