AT&T dominated download speeds, T-Mobile US has fastest average uploads
Overall network speeds are on the rise and the four national networks are mostly running neck-and-neck in different testing categories, but AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile US each shine in different ways, according to the latest...
T-Mobile US has asked the California Public Utilities Board to modify some of its conditions on approval of T-Mo's acquisition of Sprint, zeroing in on the 5G deployment timeline, jobs within the state, and how the combined carriers' network will be tested.
The CPUC issued...
Making good on Chairman Ajit Pai's vow to investigate a major recent outage on T-Mobile US' network, the Federal Communications Commission is asking for information from individuals, businesses and first responder agencies who were impacted by the outage to try to determine the extent...
With RootMetrics resuming its regular on-the-ground testing in cities across the United States, the benchmarking and analysis company's testing teams saw the major T-Mobile US outage on Monday play out in real time, as it was happening.
RootMetrics had teams doing outdoor testing in 10...
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!
T-Mo grow, grow,...
A year ago at Connect(X), T-Mobile US executives were celebrating the fact that the Federal Communications Commission was on a path to approve the carrier's merger with Sprint. CTO Neville Ray gave a keynote address at the event in Orlando, Florida.
A year later, after...
T-Mobile US is currently under enormous pressure caused by massive changes at the company and the industry. Not only do they have a new CEO. Not only did they also just acquire Sprint and have to integrate it all. But the 5G wireless industry...
T-Mobile US added more than 450,000 branded postpaid subscribers during the first quarter, reported record-low churn and progress toward network integration and 5G deployment, and believes it is well-positioned to scoop up customers who may turn away from AT&T and Verizon in the coming...
T-Mobile President of Technology provides post-merger update on network integration
The $26.5 billion merger of T-Mobile US and Sprint closed April 1 and this week President of Technology of New T-Mobile, Neville Ray, provided a video update on network integration efforts as he oversees the...
5G Fund for Rural America targeting 2021-2023 timeframe
At its upcoming open meeting on April 23, the U.S. Federal Communications will consider whether and how to fund a long-term deployment of 5G in rural and underserved parts of the country. Providing rural 5G service has...
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, T-Mobile US...
Mike Sievert replaces John Legere as CEO of the combined T-Mobile
It's official: Sprint is no more, and the New T-Mobile is here. T-Mobile US CEO John Legere has formally passed the torch to Mike Sievert, a month earlier than expected.
Legere will continue to serve...
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!
T-Mobile US kills...
When this COVID-19 or coronavirus crisis first started, I was asked by CNN and others in the media how home internet would hold up with all the home usage. At that time, I said if your service was good on nights and weekends when...
Greetings from Lake Norman and Charlotte, North Carolina where temperatures are above average and sunrises are magnificent. Social distancing with a lake breeze – one of the many advantages of being a Tar Heel state resident.
This has been a tough week in the markets...
Carriers close stores, pledge to not cut off service during COVID-19 pandemic
Mobile network operator retail operations are being hit hard, as carriers close down in efforts to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.
T-Mobile US has closed 80% of its retail-branded stores through...
CEO John Legere ties T-Mobile US, Sprint merger to COVID-19
In a press release issued Thursday morning, T-Mobile US CEO John Legere, who is set to exist the company in a few months, said the operator has "broad support support from the banks" to close...
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!
Infra spending spree...
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!
Infra spending spree...
The Federal Communications Commission has temporarily granted T-Mobile US special access to more of the 600 MHz band, to help meet increased demand for mobile broadband by consumers and first responders during the ongoing outbreak of the novel coronavirus.
T-Mobile US said that it wanted...
Greetings from Davidson and Charlotte. Contrary to the cacophony of conjectures regarding the market impact of the convergence of cartels and contagion, we choose to place the inspiring “young guns” from Lucid Drone Technologies front and center this week. Andrew Ashur, their CEO, is...
What's 5G like? It depends a lot on a carrier's spectrum strategy.
As U.S. carriers expand their 5G networks' reach, is 5G living up to the promise that it will be a game-changer for end users' mobile experience?
Well ... kind of. In some cases, in...
All four national carriers face fines over selling unauthorized access to customer location data
The Federal Communications Commission is planning to fine the four national carriers up to $200 million over the unauthorized release and sale of wireless customers' location data, around two years after...
Part 5: Dish's ambitions and how they played into the merger approval
The merger of T-Mobile US and Sprint recently cleared what was widely seen as the last major hurdle to a successful closing: U.S. District Court Judge Victor Marrero rejected the claims of a...
