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FCC 600 MHz incentive auction now down to just forward bidding

Forward auction bidding hits key milestone in FCC 600 MHz incentive auction, leaving broadcasters with $10B in proceeds and telecom operators to maneuver. The Federal Communications Commission’s 600 MHz incentive auction passed a significant milestone towards completion following four rounds of back-and-forth bidding...

4×4 MIMO tests on T-Mobile network finds significant performance boost

Signals Research Group conducted 4x4 MIMO testing that showed a 55% speed boost on a live T-Mobile network using Samsung devices. Claimed performance advantages of complex multiple-input/multiple-output antenna technologies appear to have been validated by recent network performance testing conducted by Signals...

Analyst Angle: Phone makers use modems for differentiation

Now that nearly every new smartphone sold in the U.S., Japan, South Korea and much of Europe includes an LTE modem, one might think all modems are pretty much the same. After all, "5G" smartphones are still a few years away and LTE is...

AT&T reiterates 5G, LTE benefits from 2G shutdown

AT&T said the shut down of its 2G network on Jan. 1 will allow it to refarm spectrum in the coming months towards its LTE and 5G network plans. AT&T said its recent move to turn down its legacy GSM-based 2G network...

Carriers add network infrastructure in DC ahead of Inauguration Day

Hundreds of thousands of Americans are expected to descend on Washington, D.C., in the coming days to observe President-elect Donald Trump's swearing-in ceremony as well as the pomp and circumstance that comes along with Inauguration Day. Ahead of the Jan. 20 festivities, all four...

Worst of the Week: Verizon and AT&T have unlimited fun with unlimited data

Unlimited data fans on Verizon and AT&T being strong-armed to comply or at least pay a bit more for the privilege, but at least the FCC has a sense of humor. Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week....

2017 Predictions: New administration could trigger big changes for telecom industry

Potential impact of new administration on the telecom industry could see a green light for further M&A activity, changes to net neutrality legislation and expansion of zero-rated data. Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across...

5G spectrum at center of Straight Path settlement with FCC

Straight Path to pay up to $100M in penalties tied to falsifying build out claims for 28 GHz and 39 GHz millimeter wave spectrum core to 5G plans. Straight Path Communications is looking to restart its business as a holder of vast...

FCC leadership remains in flux ahead of crucial 600 MHz auction stage

Story corrected to clarify description of 600 MHz incentive auction "set aside" provision. President Obama renominated Rosenworcel to FCC with chairman Wheeler set to step aside and 600 MHz incentive auction scheduled for important milestone. Leadership at the Federal Communications Commission remains in flux...

Worst of the Week: T-Mobile aims for simplicity, cursed by complexity

T-Mobile honed in on simplicity for its latest “Un-carrier” event, but instead has found itself cursed by growing complexity. Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week. There’s a lot of nutty stuff that goes on in this industry,...

2017 Predictions: 5G, carrier mergers, IoT deployments and a fourth vendor

DragonWave notes 5 industry trends for 2017, including more 5G, mergers between mobile operators, initial IoT deployments and a fourth major vendor. Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across the mobile telecommunications space...

Kagan: Gigabit wireless from AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile

Three of the top four wireless carriers – AT&T Mobility, Sprint and T-Mobile US – have promised gigabit wireless speeds will begin this year. That’s incredible. We know how gigabit speeds on the wireline side has been astounding, but to deliver these speeds wirelessly...

AT&T: LTE-A and 5G work needed to fight 250,000% surge in mobile data traffic

Citing an astronomical increase in mobile data traffic driven by video, AT&T highlighted upcoming LTE-A, 5G technology and fiber plans. Following up on network progress reports by T-Mobile US and Sprint, AT&T highlighted its work with current LTE deployments, plans for “5G”...

T-Mobile IoT pricing plan targets device makers

Building on its movement into the internet of things (IoT) market, T-Mobile US on Monday announced a new IoT-specific pricing model as part of a promotion that includes a free Cat1 LTE module along with data services. The move came in the run-up to...

Sprint 2017 plans include more 3CCA, small cells and 5G prep

Sprint CTO John Saw touted 2017 network plans to include expansion of 3CCA, HPUE into devices, small cells, 5G preparation, 256 QAM and more MIMO. Sprint appeared to show some new spark in 2016, including a continued push of its network transformation...

T-Mobile boastful of LTE progress, remains cautious on 5G timing

T-Mobile expects 5G to be a game changer in time, but until then continues to tap technology and spectrum to expand reach and ability of its LTE network. T-Mobile US provided an end-of-year update on the scale and scope of its LTE...

RCR Wireless News Top 100 stories of 2016 (Pt. 3)

5G specifications and spectrum support; 600 MHz auction stumbles; and executive shuffles at Verizon and Ericsson among top stories of 2016. Editor’s Note: Before we turn the page on 2016, we thought we would take a look back at the past...

Top trends in the connected car market

BI Business Intelligence estimates more than 380 million connected cars will be on the road by 2021 – and the market is picking up speed faster than expected, even from a year ago. In the U.S., Parks Associates estimates the U.S. connected vehicle market...

RCR Wireless News Top 100 stories of 2016 (Pt. 2)

Huawei surges; FCC moves on USF and 5G leadership, while scoring open internet victory; and Sprint pockets cash. Editor’s Note: Before we turn the page on 2016, we thought we would take a look back at the past 12 months by highlighting...

Worst of the Week: Verizon, Yahoo, T-Mobile and Sprint – let’s make a deal!

The pending Verizon purchase of Yahoo and possibility of a Sprint and T-Mobile tie-up show insane deals are what makes the telecom world go round. Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week. There’s a lot of nutty stuff...

FCC Chairman Wheeler to step down Jan. 20

In a move following past protocol, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler said he would step down on the same day President-elect Donald Trump is to assume the White House. Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler announced plans to leave the agency on Jan....

#TBT: Verizon, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile tout 4G expansion … this week in 2012

Year-end 4G expansion plans were touted by Verizon, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile … 4 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...

How sponsored data can benefit mobile operators and digital service providers

With sponsored data programs still in their infancy, Comptel describes how they can benefit mobile operators and digital service providers. Mobile operators are constantly looking at ways to monetize their network resources and services in an attempt to bolster their bottom...

Analyst Angle: Mobile operators won’t find safety in content deals

Mobile operators need to look at reinventing their operations instead of content deals if they want to guarantee future success. AT&T wants to acquire Time Warner and Verizon Communications wants to buy Yahoo because they believe delivering news, sports...