Spectrum

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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,” …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

LightSquared spectrum issues continue to progress with GPS deals, though challenges remain Beleaguered spectrum holder LightSquared said it reached an agreement with Garmin on spectrum use parameters for terrestrial service …

Shaw to purchase Wind Mobile in a deal to take advantage of growing mobile market Canadian telecom provider Shaw Communications is set to re-enter the mobile space, announcing plans to …

Sprint service launch a hit, while LECs and wireless expected to clash … 20 years ago this week Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping …

In order to meet the ever-increasing needs for bandwidth in mobile networks, regulatory agencies often reallocate or “refarm” spectrum which had previously been used for other communications services. In many …

New York City, Seattle and Cincinnati latest T-Mobile LTE markets to swim in 700 MHz spectrum T-Mobile US continues to throw 700 MHz spectrum at its LTE network, announcing the …

Firm announces handful of leadership changes, gains 3GPP band plan in boost to Dish wireless plans Dish Network rearranged its leadership structure and garnered an important spectrum band plan that …

It is common wisdom these days to say that there is a “spectrum crunch.” That is, that we, the consuming public, are consuming more and more wireless data, and that …

Democrat FCC Commissioner Rosenworcel now awaits full Senate vote on new term Jessica Rosenworcel won unanimous approval from the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee for reappointment to the Federal …