Spectrum

Verizon expects faster speeds, lower latency, support for IoT in 5G plans Verizon Wireless is moving aggressively into the “5G” space, announcing plans for field trials of the still un-defined …

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Preferred Communication Systems, Inc. and North Sight Communications, Inc., have agreed to team up to optimize their spectrum deployment in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The two companies together …

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Verizon cited as potential candidate for Dish spectrum at the right price With T-Mobile US rumored to be in the sights of a potential acquisition by any number of deep-pocketed …

New report claims Comcast or Charter ripe for a T-Mobile US takeover T-Mobile US’ future remains a hot topic among the analyst community, with waves of predictions on what the …

FCC states plans to release additional rules for reverse, forward auction components this fall The Federal Communications Commission continues to work toward the planned March 29, 2016, start date for …

Northstar claims move was politically based and goes against tenants of DE program The Federal Communications Commission’s decision this week to revoke a $3 billion bidding credit tied to Dish …

FCC vote puts pressure on Dish to come up with funds or find alternatives The Federal Communications Commission voted in favor of denying Dish Network $3 billion in bidding credits …

FCC, Industry Canada agree on 600 MHz band plans in a move to reduce interference concerns The Federal Communications Commission continues to craft its 600 MHz spectrum plans, with the …

5G deployments set to require broad swath of spectrum support The race toward “5G” is propelling headlines and technology advances, but the need for sufficient spectrum to support the next …

Regional wireless provider to support parent company, target enterprises and local governments Regional wireless telecom provider SouthernLINC is set to offer what it’s calling “mission critical” LTE services to parent …

$640M deal includes Sprint reworking affiliate agreements, plans to bolster LTE The regional telecommunications market is set to lose one of its players as Shenandoah Telecommunications announced plans to acquire …

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FCC move could bolster Wi-Fi services The 600 MHz spectrum band is set to garner some unlicensed neighbors as the Federal Communications Commission adopted rules allowing unlicensed devices access to …

FCC sets aside 30 megahertz for auction set to begin March 29, 2016 The Federal Communications Commission released its highly anticipated bidding rules for the planned 600 MHz incentive auction, …

FCC plan to revoke $3B bidding credit has Dish Network looking at options Dish Network is leaving all options on the table in regard to its vast spectrum holdings in …

IoT, 5G, spectrum and Wi-Fi all covered by expert panel during NIWeek 2015 AUSTIN, Texas – Will 5G supplant Wi-Fi? Is full realization of the “Internet of Things” dependent on …

Sprint may be the market’s No. 4 carrier, but looks to regain competitive position with help of Softbank Sprint may no longer be the domestic market’s No. 3 carrier, and …

The FCC set to promote 5 blocks of high-band spectrum at upcoming WRC event The Federal Communications Commission is looking at both low-band and high-band spectrum resources in its attempt …

Just ahead of releasing its latest quarterly results, Sprint revamps its leadership In a strange move just hours ahead of its latest quarterly results, Sprint announced a major revamp of …

FCC set to revoke DE bidding credits from Dish Network controlled Northstar, SNR Dish Network looks set to lose a $3 billion bidding credit it received as part of its …

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 …

FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler circulates approval for AT&T acquisition of DirecTV AT&T long-simmering plans to acquire DirecTV took a significant step forward as Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler circulated …

Verizon video play expected by late summer; comfortable with current spectrum, technology options Verizon Communications is set to unveil its oft-discussed “over-the-top” video service in a move expected to jolt …