Spectrum

FCC filing shows potential March 29 start date for complex auction proceedings The Federal Communications Commission appears committed to beginning its highly anticipated 600 MHz incentive auction during the first …

With the “Internet of Things” reaching into every aspect of modern life, analysts predict the number of connected devices to reach around 5 billion by the end of this year …

China Mobile claims 220 Mbps peak data transmission rates achieved during demo SHANGHAI – China Mobile said it has carried out a demonstration inter-band LTE-Advanced carrier aggregation using spectrum in …

Huawei unveiled 5G prototype during the MWC Shanghai 2015 event SHANGHAI – Chinese telecommunications equipment manufacturer Huawei estimates that each country will need to allocate between 300 megahertz and 500 …

The FCC adopted a Report and Order to reform its DE program following claims of fraud While the Federal Communications Commission pushed off specific rulemaking tied to the planned 600 …

Duplex gap concerns force FCC to postpone today’s vote on 600 MHz incentive auction rules The Federal Communications Commission has dropped plans to vote today on rules for the planned …

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CCA’s Steve Berry discusses competition in the wireless market, rules for the upcoming FCC auction and the duopolistiic nature of the space WASHINGTON – The Competitive Carriers Association, a Washington, …

Telecom regulator ARCEP expects to award the spectrum by year end France formally launched plans toward auctioning 700 MHz spectrum band licenses, according to local press. Economy Minister Emmanuel Macron …

I have a question for you: Are the accusations and colorful language from T-Mobile US CEO John Legere ultimately helping or hurting his company and the industry? We can see …

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 …

Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week. There’s a lot of nutty stuff that goes on in this industry, so this column is a chance for …

FCC circulates draft of 600 MHz auction rules counter to T-Mobile US push Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler today said he has circulated a draft Order on Reconsideration connected …

Mobilicity deal includes closing of Shaw spectrum acquisition, spectrum divestitures to Wind Mobile Rogers Communications won the bidding war for beleaguered Canadian mobile operator Mobilicity in a move that government …

Lobbying groups say, ‘feed the beast,’ as rules, reserve being set for spectrum auction WASHINGTON – As the wrangling over rules for the upcoming spectrum auction continues, most stakeholders agree …

AT&T, T-Mobile US argue over pending 700 MHz license deal AT&T and T-Mobile US continued to spar over spectrum licenses, with the latest match concerning AT&T’s pending plans to acquire …

IMT-2020 adopted as official name and date for global 5G process, but rumors of 20 Gbps baseline speeds are exaggerated The International Telecommunications Union always brings a dose of sobriety …

T-Mobile US taps cartoon medium as FCC nears 600 MHz auction decision T-Mobile US continues to tap the video medium in its attempt to garner support for its view that …

Reported deal for Mobilicity faces regulatory hurdles Canadian mobile operator Mobilicity reportedly has a pair of suitors ready to take over the beleaguered operator, though government regulators appear sour on …

Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week. There’s a lot of nutty stuff that goes on in this industry, so this column is a chance for …

Report suggests Wheeler against T-Mobile US request for 40 megahertz spectrum reserve The Federal Communications Commission is reportedly set to dismiss a request from T-Mobile US to increase the amount …

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 …

AT&T jumps on T-Mobile US and its argument about spectrum rules T-Mobile US CEO John Legere’s recent video rant against Verizon Wireless and AT&T drew a condescending response from the …

A shortage of wireless spectrum is a real and growing problem the industry faces. If the crisis is not averted, it has the very real potential to interfere with the …

Appeals court ruling paves way for 600 MHz incentive auction to proceed The Federal Communications Commission scored a significant victory in its attempt to conduct its controversial 600 MHz incentive …