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Sprint matches T-Mobile with unlimited data promo for tablets

Tablet customers can now tap in the Sprint unlimited data morass with the carrier offering $20 per month access, in line with rival T-Mobile Sprint is pushing a new tablet-related promotion tied to its recent unlimited data moves, allowing the big-screened devices to access services...

Sprint throws down results challenge to T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T

Sprint posts positive sequential customer growth, improved financials in teasing quarterly results; tickles investors The recently completed third quarter is shaping up to be dynamically interesting for the domestic wireless carrier space, made more so by the release of preliminary results from the nation’s No....

T-Mobile LTE network beats AT&T and Verizon with AWS-3 spectrum support

In connection with the presale of the LG V20 smartphone, the T-Mobile LTE network is getting a capacity infusion from its AWS-3 spectrum licenses As part of kicking off the presale of the LG V20 smartphone, T-Mobile US is touting itself as the first domestic...

Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile have new spectrum auction financial target

Telecom operators seeking 600 MHz spectrum licenses, like Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile, will have to generate north of $54B in total bids for 90 megahertz The value of wireless spectrum is often a difficult number to nail down but, at least for television broadcasters, 12...

Google Project Fi adds discounted family plan option

Customers of the Google Project Fi MVNO service can now add up to 4 additional lines each at a $5 per month discount Google continues to flesh out its Project Fi mobile telephone service, recently rolling out a discounted multiline “group” option. Customers interested in the...

5G use cases remain significant challenge for industry

Carriers and vendors are solidly behind advances in 5G technology, but the advanced business and use case to support the technology remains elusive Perhaps the most challenging issue surrounding “5G” today is in terms of use cases. Speaking with a number of carriers leading up to...

Spectrum support remains critical for industry’s 5G plans

With channel bands of several hundred megahertz expected to support 5G deployments, government regulators will need to be creative in providing resources Spectrum remains one of the more challenging aspects on the road to “5G” deployments. With expectations of channel widths of hundreds of megahertz,...

5G use cases remain significant challenge for industry

Carriers and vendors are solidly behind advances in 5G technology, but the advanced business and use case to support the technology remains elusive Perhaps the most challenging issue surrounding “5G” today is in terms of use cases. Speaking with a number of carriers leading up to...

CCA and T-Mobile talk 5G, IoT, VoLTE and policy

CCA and carrier member T-Mobile talked 5G, IoT, VoLTE and policy, showing such topics are not the exclusive domain of large operators As expected, the recently completed Competitive Carriers Association Annual Convention showed a heavy focus on policy, “5G” and the “internet of things,” with...

T-Mobile tops Verizon in network performance, boosted by LTE, 3G speeds

A new report from Twin Prime judged T-Mobile the best performing carrier thanks to LTE and 3G speeds, though Verizon had the broadest LTE reach. A new network performance report showed Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile US continue to duke it out over LTE performance, with...

Telus and Huawei partner on 5G trial in Vancouver

Canadian operator Telus said the 5G trial with Huawei produced network speeds of 29.3 Gbps, though details on spectrum and technology remain light. Canadian telecom operator Telus is the latest from north of the border to get in on the “5G” trial craze, announcing work...

Nokia demos wireless small cells installed by drones

Nokia said it has found a way to solve small cell backhaul and power challenges for operators by using drones. The technology comes out of the Bell Labs unit Nokia acquired when it bought Alcatel-Lucent. The solution will use drones to deposit solar-powered units called...

FCC policy moves draw applause, 5G and IoT remain size-specific for CCA members

The Competitive Carriers Association Annual Convention was heavy on policy, 5G and IoT, though response to the latter two depended on carrier size As expected, the recently completed Competitive Carriers Association Annual Convention showed a heavy focus on policy, "5G" and the “internet of things,”...

Verizon thrashing AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint in sample of latest RootMetrics tests

Verizon was on the top step in 47 of 49 markets tested so far by RootMetrics through the second half of 2016, with AT&T a distant No. 2 This may sound like a broken record, but Verizon Wireless looks set to continue leading its nationwide...

Verizon unlimited data plans remain on ice, ‘abusive’ users ‘wreak havoc’

Verizon CFO Fran Shammo stayed the course in terms of the carrier’s view on unlimited data, warning it will catch up with rivals Verizon Wireless remains, for the time being, against running out an “unlimited” data plan, noting consumers that desire such offers tend to be...

Stanton proud of T-Mobile, skeptical of Comcast, new IoT entrants

Long-time industry exec John Stanton heaped praise on T-Mobile, but continues to show concern regarding market’s ability to support 4 nationwide operators SEATTLE – Following a five-year absence, wireless industry veteran John Stanton returned to the stage at the Competitive Carriers Association’s Annual Convention to...

T-Mobile 5G plans gain color, speed; offers LTE roaming, VoLTE support

T-Mobile said it has expanded 5G work with vendor partners Ericsson and Nokia, while telling CCA members it wants greater LTE roaming, offers VoLTE support SEATTLE – T-Mobile US continues to flesh out its “5G” network plans, with CTO Neville Ray noting recent trials with...

T-Mobile taunts stealing customers from Sprint, Verizon and AT&T

T-Mobile claims rivals have “donated” approximately 950,000 customers in Q3, and that it has already surpassed Q2 growth results T-Mobile US said it has stolen approximately 950,000 customers from its nationwide rivals during the ongoing third quarter, setting the stage for what might be another...

CCA Annual Convention deep lineup focuses on policy, 5G and IoT

CCA event set for strong carrier participation from T-Mobile, Sprint, focus on policy, 5G and the IoT The Competitive Carriers Association is taking its annual convention to Seattle this year, hosting a number of keynotes and educational sessions heavy on policy issues and the growing...

Verizon soars over AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint in airport performance

Verizon again topped the latest RootMetrics airport-focused cellular network performance testing, while AT&T surged past T-Mobile and Sprint trailed Verizon Wireless extended its network leadership position across the nation’s 50 busiest airports in the latest testing conducted through the first half of this year by...

T-Mobile Binge On platform strong with wireless customers

A Strategy Analytics report found near universal acclaim for the T-Mobile Binge On video platform, which has since been folded into the One rate plan T-Mobile US’ Binge On video-streaming platform is a winner with consumers, according to a new report from Strategy Analytics. The research firm...

T-Mobile IoT plans target AT&T 2G shut down

With AT&T’s plans to shutter its 2G network set for year-end, T-Mobile is offering free SIM cards and service in attempt to lure connections T-Mobile US is looking to exploit AT&T Mobility’s upcoming plans to shutter its 2G network in an attempt to bolster its...

Pioneer Cellular gains LTE roaming access in TNS deal

Regional carrier joins TNS LTE Roaming Hub; gains access to CCA Data Services Hub, which also includes T-Mobile and Sprint Oklahoma-based regional wireless operator Pioneer Cellular is set to support LTE roaming for its customers through an agreement with Transaction Network Services. The deal sees Pioneer...

T-Mobile and Sprint duke it out for iPhone supremacy

T-Mobile and Sprint each touted rousing success connected to pre-orders of Apple’s latest iPhone 7 devices, with the former also claiming higher Q3 port-ins T-Mobile US and Sprint are both touting success connected to pre-orders of Apple’s latest iPhone 7 devices. T-Mobile US claims pre-order activity for...