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Report: Wireless spectrum is indispensable to economy

Licensed spectrum is worth $500 billion, according to CTIA WASHINGTON – In a new report, the lobbying group Cellular Telephone Industries Association found that licensed broadband spectrum is a foundational asset that supports the multifaceted economic machinations. Titled Mobile Broadband Spectrum a Vital Resource For the...

Report: FCC circulating rules for 2016 spectrum auction

Incentive spectrum auction is seen as key by smaller carriers WASHINGTON – The Federal Communications Commission is circulating a proposed draft order for the 2016 spectrum auction, a source familiar with the situation told Broadcasting and Cable Magazine. According to the report, the draft order is...

Canada to regulate roaming rates, plans additional spectrum auction

Roaming rate regulations target Bell Canada, Telus and Rogers Citing a lack of competition, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission said it plans to take steps in regulating roaming rates across the country. The move is part of an ongoing process by CRTC and government...

#TBT: Paging not threatened by PCS; FCC slaps states on wireless regulations … 20 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 time machine, put on the sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and enjoy the memories! Paging not...

Ntelos results impacted by realigned business focus

Ntelos reports steep customer defections, improved financials as it exits markets Ntelos’ recently refocused operating efforts showed in its recently released first-quarter results where a dramatic decrease in its customer base was offset by an improved bottom line. The regional carrier said it lost 34,200 customers...

U.S. Cellular boosted by lower churn, focused on improving financials

U.S. Cellular posted improved churn that offset lower gross additions U.S. Cellular continued to show its ability to grow its customers despite an increasingly competitive environment, results boosted by lower churn. The regional carrier said it added 21,000 net customers during the first quarter of the...

Safety officials want Mexico to reband 800 MHz spectrum

WASHINGTON – Numerous U.S. public safety organizations, including the Association of Public Safety Communication Officials-International, the International Association of Police Chiefs and the National Sheriffs Association, recently sent an open letter to the Federal Communications Commission and the Department of State asking that both...

AT&T bolsters Mexico operations with closing of Nextel Mexico deal

AT&T plans to combine Nextel Mexico with Iusacell to form large Mexico operator AT&T completed its $1.875 billion acquisition of Nextel Mexico, bolstering its presence in the Mexican market. The deal includes companies operating under the name Nextel Mexico and holding all of NII Holdings wireless...

#TBT: Merger-mania sweeps carriers; CDPD expands … 18 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 time machine, put on the sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and enjoy the memories! Department of...

T-Mobile US set to maintain competitive pressure on Verizon, AT&T and Sprint

T-Mobile US plans for 2015 show it’s not content to just be No. 3, looks at cable as partners T-Mobile US this week reported robust first-quarter results with customer growth numbers that are set to lead the industry as well as propel the carrier into...

Analyst Angle: 5G – on generations and legacy

In the world of wireless, generations of technology come and go in what seems like the blink of an eye. As much as this rate of progress is wonderful, there are certain aspects of how quickly we change technology that are worrying. Let’s quickly recap The...

Analyst Angle: Major takeaways from the 5G Forum

Last week I attended the inaugural 5G Forum event that was organized by Informa in sunny Palo Alto, Calif. The location for this new event was interesting, especially considering that most of the discussions centered around what “5G” will be and what it will...

FCC could revoke Dish Network’s $3B DE bidding credit

The Wall Street Journal reports FCC looking at DE abuse The Federal Communications Commission is reportedly looking into revoking the $3 billion bidding discount Dish Network pocketed during the recent AWS-3 spectrum auction. The Wall Street Journal reported that FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler had instructed his...

LIS2015: Keeping up with the evolution of LTE

DEL MAR, Calif. – The continued evolution of LTE is providing fertile ground for the testing industry, and features including carrier aggregation and Voice over LTE were the focus of the first day of this week's LTE Innovation Summit. Olga Shapiro, program director for the...

#TBT: Sprint posts strong Q1 growth, losses; FCC plans for 3G … 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 time machine, put on the sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and enjoy the memories! Sprint PCS posts...

Reality Check: Verizon and AT&T – 2 different approaches to value creation

Verizon and AT&T tackle video for value creation When I was a manager in the engineering and operations workforce in Sprint’s local division (later to become Embarq, and then CenturyLink), I remember a discussion with the VP on a process improvement project. “Jim, everything we...

FCC clears new spectrum for mobile broadband

Mobile operators are set to gain access to spectrum in the 3.5 GHz band. The Federal Communications Commission is making 150 megahertz of contiguous spectrum available for mobile broadband and other uses through a spectrum sharing policy. The agency says it is creating a three-tiered...

T-Mobile US closes on Ntelos spectrum deal

T-Mobile US bolsters 1.9 GHz license portfolio, as Ntelos moves to close eastern markets T-Mobile US closed on its $56 million acquisition of 1.9 GHz spectrum licenses covering around 55 million potential customers from regional operator Ntelos. The deal, which was initially announced last December, begins...

FCC Chairman Wheeler tempts broadcasters with simplified 600 MHz auction rules

Wheeler speech at NAB show touts 600 MHz auction benefits for broadcasters Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler took to the stage at this week’s National Association of Broadcasters event in an attempt to drum up support from television broadcasters to participate in the FCC’s...

#TBT: Ericsson, Nortel slash jobs; Sprint cautious on near term … 14 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 time machine, put on the sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and enjoy the memories! Ericsson, Nortel slash...

Telus expected to dominate Canada’s 2.5 GHz spectrum auction

Canada’s 2.5 GHz spectrum auction latest attempt to increase competition Canada’s quest for deeper mobile competition continues today as the country’s telecom regulator begins what is expected to be a short auction of spectrum licenses in the 2.5 GHz band. The auction is set to include...

Generation Wireless: CCA Global Expo in retrospect

As I think back over the recent Competitive Carriers Association 2015 Global Expo in Atlanta for this Generation Wireless column, I begin to see three major trends: leveraging big data to make smarter networks; capitalizing on existing spectrum assets; and preparing for changes in...

Sprint Apple devices to receive Wi-Fi calling option

Select Sprint Apple models inline for software update to support Wi-Fi calling Sprint said it plans to rollout Wi-Fi calling to select iPhone devices over the coming weeks through a software update. The move will allow customers to make calls from their current Sprint phone...

NYU Wireless gets partner in race to 5G

5G research could include millimeter wave spectrum As the feds consider how high-frequency spectrum could figure into future telecom networks, researchers at NYU Wireless have joined with SiBeam in an effort to develop 5G cellular technology. SiBeam, the Sunnyvale, Calif.-based research and development arm of Lattice Semiconducter, joins Huawei, Samsung,...