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What is dual connectivity and why is it important for 5G?

Sprint and T-Mobile US both using dual connectivity to roll out 5G Carrier aggregation has allowed operators to tap into noncontiguous blocks of licensed spectrum, as well as unlicensed frequencies like the 5 GHz band, to create bigger data bites and significantly improve LTE coverage....

Ookla: Analyzing the New T-Mobile’s spectrum position

When it comes to spectrum, T-Mobile US could hardly have found a better fit than Sprint, according to analysis from Ookla on the spectrum position of the New T-Mobile. Milan Milanovic, Ookla's technologist evangelist, said that particularly when it comes to PCS spectrum in major...

#TBT: Sprint acquisition of T-Mo falls apart; Sprint CEO shake-up; throttling under scrutiny … this week in 2014

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 abandons a...

T-Mobile US claims first 5G SA data session in North America

T-Mobile US says it has conducted the first successful North American testing of a Standalone 5G New Radio data session, and that the test was also a world-first test of a 5G SA data session in a multi-vendor environment. The carrier plans to introduce Standalone...

American Tower sees long-term opportunities with T-Mo-Sprint merger

American Tower expects to see long-term benefits from the merger between T-Mobile U.S. and Sprint, the company’s CEO James Taiclet said during a conference call with investors. “American Tower continue to expect that these developments will likely result in net positive impacts on our U.S....

As it preps to enter wireless market, DISH reports subscriber, revenue losses

Divestiture of Sprint/T-Mobile US assets gives DISH market entrée The U.S. Department of Justice last week removed a major barrier to finalization of Sprint and T-Mobile US' plan for a $26 billion merger. Including in the consent decree are conditions that require Sprint to get...

Kagan: Congrats to Sprint and T-Mobile on merger. What’s next?

Congratulations to T-Mobile US and Sprint on finally getting DoJ merger approval. This has been one helluva ride, and it’s not over yet, but we are closer than ever. Now that the deal is done, what comes next? Let’s take a closer look at...

T-Mo/Sprint merger wins DoJ approval, amid continued strong T-Mo performance

The Department of Justice's Antitrust Division has given its blessing to T-Mobile US' merger with Sprint, saying that the merger conditions will support the entry of a new, viable facilities-based market player and that the merger will "facilitate expeditious deployment of multiple high-quality 5G...

#TBT: iPhone antenna-gate and the fall-out; HTC underestimates device demand; Droid X frenzy at Verizon … this week in 2010

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! HTC underestimates demand...

What is Verizon’s fastest market? Dayton, Ohio, according to RootMetrics

Verizon continues to reign supreme in RootMetrics' testing, with the mobile network operator winning or tying for first in all of the company's testing categories on a national basis with performance that the testing specialist called "outstanding across the board, with the strongest combination...

OpenSignal: Average 4G speeds continue to rise; AT&T sees big jump in download speeds

Speeds and other performance metrics on LTE networks are still rising, even as carriers begin to roll out their 5G networks, according to the latest analysis from OpenSignal. Verizon saw a big bump in its video quality, which AT&T's FirstNet-fueled network investments appear to...

Kagan: Who has the fastest 5G signal today?

Today, 5G wireless is getting so much attention in the media and the marketplace. It raises the question, which wireless carrier offers the best, fastest and most consistent 5G connection? So, let’s take a closer look at the current state of wireless technology and...

T-Mobile US marks a milestone in using 600 MHz for nationwide 5G

T-Mobile US partnered with Qualcomm, Ericsson on test Last month T-Mobile US tapped its millimeter wave spectrum holdings to turn up 5G services in parts of Atlanta, Cleveland, Dallas, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and New York to coincide with availability of the Samsung S10 5G....

Carriers detail their work on fighting robocalls

At an FCC summit on robocalls, major service providers discussed their progress on testing and implementation of the SHAKEN/STIR specifications aimed at combatting robocalls and illegal call spoofing. The STIR/SHAKEN specifications aim to authenticate and verify the identity of the party that is calling, including...

Sensoneo implements smart waste monitoring solution in the US

Cloud communications platform company Twilio said that it is powering its first commercial narrowband internet of things deployment in the United States by Sensoneo, a smart waste management solution provider. Sensoneo solutions use smart waste monitoring sensors which enable cities and businesses to optimize waste collection. Sensoneo’s...

Taking stock of commercial 5G deployments in the United States

All four Tier 1 U.S. carriers are offering a mobile 5G service AT&T With the June 27 addition of parts of Las Vegas, AT&T offers a millimeter wave-based mobile 5G service in  20 markets with observed speeds in excess of 2 Gbps. AT&T's 5G+ is available in...

T-Mo reaches deal with Dish on divesting assets, but DOJ sign-off needed, report says

T-Mobile US has reportedly reached a deal with Dish Network to divest assets that could be the thing that pushes the proposed merger with Sprint over the top -- but approval from the Department of Justice's Antitrust Division is still needed, according to published...

FCC chairman criticizes state AGs’ lawsuit to block Sprint/T-Mo merger

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai framed approval of the proposed merger of Sprint and T-Mobile US as a "critical" part of the agency's efforts to promote 5G deployment in mid-band spectrum and that he hopes a recently filed lawsuit fails to block the...

Four more states join lawsuit opposing Sprint/T-Mobile US merger

Four additional states have joined the ten attorney general which are suing in federal court to block the proposed merger of Sprint and T-Mobile US. A court date has been set for the trial -- and that start date is October 7, delaying the...

State AGs sue to block Sprint/T-Mo merger

A group of state attorneys general are suing to block the proposed merger of Sprint and T-Mobile US, taking the merger to the courts even before any decisions are handed down from the Department of Justice and the Federal Communications Commission. The 10 states joining...

Debating the fate of the C Band

WASHINGTON, D.C.--In the Federal Communications Commission's quest to free up more mid-band spectrum for 5G wireless services, the debate around the C Band is one of the most contentious and complicated. That complexity was reflected at a panel on Wednesday, with most of the...

Who were the top mmWave auction winners?

US Cellular was one a top bidder in both millimeter wave auctions AT&T dropped nearly a billion dollars on 24 GHz spectrum in the recent Federal Communications Commission auction, and T-Mobile US was close behind in spending more than $800 million on 24 GHz. Verizon...

Amazon reportedly interested in buying Boost Mobile

Sprint and T-Mobile US have indicated that they are prepared to put prepaid brand Boost Mobile up for sale if their proposed merger is approved. Reuters reports that there is an interested buyer: Amazon. Amazon is interested "mainly because the deal would allow it to...

T-Mobile/Sprint merger will benefit smaller carriers and consumers (Reality Check)

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai’s recent announcement that he supports the merger of Sprint and T-Mobile with their commitments is welcome news. The merger will create a better-resourced combined company with a renewed focus on disrupting wireless with competitive prices and new innovations, and I...