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 …
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Worst of the Week: Verizon, Yahoo, T-Mobile and Sprint – let’s make a deal!
by Dan Meyerby Dan MeyerThe 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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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How sponsored data can benefit mobile operators and digital service providers
by Dan Meyerby Dan MeyerWith 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 …
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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 …
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FCC begins 600 MHz incentive auction stage four under leadership uncertainty
by Dan Meyerby Dan MeyerStage four of the FCC 600 MHz incentive auction process begins today with high hopes, though leadership at the government agency is in flux. Television broadcasters are back on the …
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The launch of 5G services will be highly reliant on spectrum, but has poor planning by the FCC undercut crucial low-band support? Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst …
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Ericsson said it was on track to slash a portion of total jobs cuts as part of massive reorganization, with associated costs pulled into 2016 results. Ericsson has moved on …
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Services beyond connectivity are expected to play a large role in how operators derive value from adding millions of connected vehicles to their networks, from billing and analytics to software …
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Sprint and T-Mobile both saw their stock prices surge following commitment from Sprint and SoftBank Chairman Son for $50B, 50,000 job investment. SoftBank Chairman Masayoshi Son, who also holds the …
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In a touted industry first, AT&T said it has begun a 5G technology trial using millimeter wave spectrum at Intel offices in Austin, Texas. AT&T’s “5G” technology push took a …
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FCC 600 MHz incentive auction stage 3 collapses after one forward bidding round
by Dan Meyerby Dan MeyerTelecom operators again failed to meet television broadcaster demand for 600 MHz spectrum licenses, with the FCC set to begin crucial next stage Dec. 13. The Federal Communications Commission’s attempt …
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AT&T encountered some issues during the launch of its DirecTV Now platform this week, while Sprint kicked some sand in the face of 600 MHz spectrum. Hello! And welcome to …
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Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and other telecom operators have a new target with stage three of the FCC’s 600 MHz incentive auction set for its forward round. Telecommunication operators are set …
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How the used and trade-in smartphone market is impacting carriers and OEMs
by Dan Meyerby Dan MeyerPwC’s Strategy& division looks at the impact the removal of smartphone subsidies and new era of used devices and trade-ins is having on carriers and OEMs. The domestic cellular market …
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Telefónica and Nokia claim symmetrical 10 Gbps speeds from latest PON FTTH platform with expected support for 5G mobile backhaul and traffic aggregation. Telefónica said it completed a successful trial …
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Next phase of forward bidding in FCC 600 MHz incentive auction set for Dec. 5
by Dan Meyerby Dan MeyerThe FCC said it expects to wrap up phase three reverse bidding in 600 MHz incentive auction by Dec. 1, with forward auction bids set to begin next week. The …
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DirecTV Now platform to include various channel bundles, with streamed video content not counted against select cellular data plans. AT&T’s long-simmering plans to expand its DirecTV video empire to mobile …
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CtW Investment Group filed a complaint with the SEC asking for an investigation into T-Mobile and parent company DT accounting practices. An investment group claiming to represent union pension funds …
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Ongoing 5G network trials by the likes of Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint has North America set to lead the world in initial adoption. As one of the world’s largest …
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Bluegrass LTE-A plans with Verizon push the rural carrier deeper into 4G market with 5G plans for segment on the horizon. Networks advances may be common across the domestic market’s …
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DT management said it was not in the “mood” to alter its current ownership stake in T-Mobile US as the unit continues to show strength. T-Mobile US parent company Deutsche …
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AT&T was slapped with a $23.8M fine tied to illegal disposal of hazardous waste, while T-Mobile expanded “wideband” LTE reach … 2 years ago this week. Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless …
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The clock is ticking for wireless carriers as they race to secure urban locations for small cells. Carriers need to add outdoor small cells to handle the exponential growth in …