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The domestic wireless market was at this point expected to see a slowdown in customer growth as the overall market hit saturation. However, consumer appetite for mobile services has allowed …

Well, it looks like Microsoft finally found out what has been ailing Nokia’s handset business over the past several years, and this week took some action.

Voice over LTE has become the latest technology challenge for operators looking to garner more efficiency out of their networks by running voice services over their LTE data networks. Most …

Regional telecommunications provider Ntelos has moved forward with a limited commercial launch of fixed LTE services in partnership with Dish Network. The offering is now available to customers in parts …

With an official offer still lacking, rumors of a tie-up between Sprint and T-Mobile US continue to flourish, with the latest round suggesting a partnership between the two operators in …

This week we will forego commentary on the events of the week (although I was tempted to write about BlackBerry’s recent attempt to be relevant with their square phone) to focus on 10 events that have shaped the second quarter and will impact the rest of the year.

Recent persistent press reports indicate that Softbank, having already acquired a controlling interest in Sprint, wants to buy T-Mobile US. The potential purchase of T-Mobile US by Softbank is a bad idea from a consumer perspective.

Software is becoming an increasingly important part of telecommunication networks and deployments as both wired and wireless carriers look to add functionality to operations while increasing simplicity and reducing costs. …

Verizon Wireless looks set to put some pressure on its rivals in terms of second quarter performance, as the nation’s largest carrier said it added 1.4 million net customers, boosted …

Mobile Minute: The Mobile Minute is sponsored by SpiderCloud Wireless Sprint is shuttering its Zact service in favor of an in-house customizable prepaid plan. Zact was a Sprint MVNO that …

Rural telecommunications provider Vermont Telephone expanded its LTE-based wireless broadband services across portions of Vermont. The company said the expansion pushes its coverage to more than 20,000 homes and businesses …

Verizon Wireless and Ericsson both issued responses Tuesday to an earlier report that claimed Ericsson was in talks with the two largest U.S. carriers about managing their network infrastructure. The …

Verizon Communications and AT&T are reportedly in talks with Ericsson to manage their respective wireless networks, according to the infrastructure and managed services giant. Bloomberg reported that in an interview, …

T-Mobile US claims to have hit its previously forecast mid-2014 LTE coverage plans, saying its network now covered 230 million potential customers. The growth comes about 18 months after the …

Welcome to this week’s edition of cell tower industry news, created by Jarad Matula and brought to you by Towercrews.net. AT&T infrastructure investment slows, contractor layoffs It’s been a rough week …

In connection with a number of announcements earlier this week, Sprint took select analysts on a tour of one of its latest cell sites in the Chicago area, showing off …

Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Time Machine is a way to take advantage of our extensive history in covering the wireless space to fire up the DeLorean and take …

As the nation’s top four carriers work to offer nationwide, high-speed data service, more cell towers are now supporting multiple carriers. But co-location is not enough; operators and tower companies …

There are many drivers of change in the wireless industry, but four deserve special mention:

Sprint’s network challenges have been well known for some time as the carrier has struggled through its Network Vision upgrade program and resulting hit to its customer base and network …

Softbank’s recent acquisition of a controlling stake in distributor Brightstar caused some upheaval across the space and put a financial perpective on the importance of distributors to the mobile industry. …

Sprint’s rumored plans to put in an offer for T-Mobile US appear to be moving forward as published reports indicate Sprint parent company Softbank has lined up the necessary financing …

Virgin Mobile USA’s PayLo offering is set to expand its entry-level rate plans in connection with distribution partner Wal-Mart. The service, which runs across Sprint’s network, will offer customers a …