Wireless carriers seem to be in an “eat or be eaten” state of mind as a wave of industry consolidation has again gripped the domestic market. The latest to fall …
Sprint
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Private equity firm Inverness Graham has taken a controlling interest in RACO Wireless, a leading M2M service provider that connects machines like parking meters and ice machines to mobile broadband.
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MobileCon 2012: Verizon Wireless LTE roll out ahead of schedule; VoLTE, AWS set for late 2013
by Dan Meyerby Dan MeyerConsidered by some – and self-proclaimed – worldwide leader in LTE, Verizon Wireless is looking to maintain the momentum that begun with its initial network rollout nearly two years ago. …
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Sprint Nextel announced plans to add four new LTE-equipped devices to its portfolio, including a tablet, a pair of smartphones and a wireless modem. Launch details and pricing of the …
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The prepaid wireless space continues to witness innovative offerings designed to provide a unique experience for consumers. The latest to take that approach is Prepayd Wireless that said it will …
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Sprint Nextel expanded its support of mobile virtual network operators with the launch of its Mobile Broadband on Demand service that will allow partners to rent devices compatible with the …
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This week’s crazed merger news witnessed T-Mobile USA announcing plans to acquire MetroPCS, putting together a pair of carriers that recently have found it difficult to compete in the market.
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Reports that Sprint Nextel CEO Dan Hesse called a special board meeting late last week have sparked speculation that Sprint’s board could launch a counterbid for MetroPCS.
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With Apple touting the sale of 5 million iPhone 5 devices over its opening weekend, the hype surrounding the iconic device takes on a broader appearance this weekend as a …
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Reality Check: Faster phones, faster networks – Who wins and loses this holiday season?
by Dan Meyerby Dan MeyerThis week, we focus on our twice-yearly handset lineup graph. In previous assessments, we had focused on the stock keeping unit (SKU) imbalance between Apple and Android, which led to what we called the “Android World.”
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The unofficial national holiday that is the launch of a new Apple iPhone is upon us, and as can be seen via most news outlets, the usual lines in front …
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T-Mobile USA received new leadership today as parent company Deutsche Telekom announced that John Legere will head up its U.S. operations effective Sept. 22. Legere is a veteran of the …
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I have just finished a second view (the total event was about two hours long), and quite frankly was both amazed and disappointed in the session. Amazed at what Apple has been able to accomplish in the past two years
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Researchers at UCLA say U.S. mobile operators are potentially charging customers for data those customers never receive.
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Time Trippin’: DT remains committed to T-Mobile USA; Sprint Nextel to trial WiBro … 7 years ago this week
by Dan Meyerby Dan MeyerEditor’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 …
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Apple’s unveiling of the iPhone 5 seemed to check the boxes on many features the media and consumers were clamoring for and what “leaks” seemed to be indicating for the …
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Updated to include Leap Wireless’ launch of device on Sept. 28 To the surprise of few and delight of many, Apple today unveiled its latest smartphone with the aptly named …
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Apple’s expected unveiling of its latest iPhone iteration tomorrow is set to not only throw a new, shiny weapon into the white-hot smartphone wars, but also impact how domestic wireless …
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Regional wireless operator C Spire launched LTE services in a handful of markets across Mississippi today, with plans to offer service in 37 markets by the end of the year. …
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Putting in ink what it has been touting for more than a year, the Rural Cellular Association today has altered its brand by ditching the long-used RCA name and now …
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T-Mobile USA said it will begin offering unlimited data options without speed throttling to consumers beginning Sept. 5, signaling a new pricing war among the nation’s “non-big-two” carriers that could …
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Time Trippin’: Contactless payment options reach consumers; Leap emerges from bankruptcy … 8 years ago this week
by Dan Meyerby Dan MeyerContactless payment options reach consumers through sports venues, McDonald’s Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology is being used to enable contactless payment solutions
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With the second quarter financial reporting finally complete, and the school year set to begin for many across the country, we figured this was a great time to hand out …
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Before we dig into four examples of those who had to work straight through the summer, let’s update a few of the trends we have been developing over the past few months.
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Retail, Sprint Nextel, Tracfone score victories in latest J.D. Power survey
by Dan Meyerby Dan MeyerWireless customers transacting business in retail locations have become increasingly satisfied with the experience, even more so if that business is with Sprint Nextel, according to a new report from …
