Customers using the Android-powered LG G4 device can now tap the AT&T Wi-Fi calling service, with expansion promised to other devices
AT&T Mobility expanded its Wi-Fi calling option outside the Apple iOS ecosystem, announcing its first supported device running Google’s Android OS.
The carrier said customers...
A new survey from Market Force found T-Mobile topped Verizon among full-service carriers, while Consumer Cellular outpaced Cricket among second tier
T-Mobile US has made hay in the wireless space as the self-proclaimed “un-carrier” catering to the pain points of consumers, with proof of those...
The T-Mobile Tuesdays program is set for its second week, with the carrier adding a free Lyft ride, contests and hopefully a more stable experience for subscribers
Week two of T-Mobile US’ “Tuesday” promotion is set to look very similar to week one, though hopefully...
T-Mobile adds a handful of new video content providers to its Binge On service, which now counts more than 500M hours of cellular viewing
T-Mobile US continued the expansion of its Binge On video platform, adding new content providers that the carrier said now number...
According to latest RootMetrics network testing, Verizon continues to outperform rivals AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint through first half of year
Verizon Wireless continues to dominate RootMetrics’ latest network performance ranking, scoring a top spot in 79 of the 104 markets tested so far this year.
RootMetrics...
WOTW takes apart this week’s divergent marketing moves from T-Mobile and Sprint, finding sometimes it’s better to listen than yell
Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week. There’s a lot of nutty stuff that goes on in this industry, so this...
Addition of U.S. Cellular network access to current partners Sprint and T-Mobile give Google Project Fi MVNO access to 3 of nation’s 5 largest networks
Google’s Project Fi mobile virtual network operator service added regional domestic carrier U.S. Cellular to its network, which now includes...
'T-Mobile Tuesdays' app couldn't keep up with demand; CEO told customers, 'we're making good'
At its "Un-carrier 11" marketing event Monday, T-Mobile US offered customers free weekly perks, and even a share of company stock among other benefits. But, heavy demand impacted the app's functionality...
KDDI customers set for access to Verizon VoLTE network this month, Verizon customers to be reciprocated capabilities later this year
Verizon Wireless customers may still lack formal nationwide voice-over-LTE roaming, but are expected to gain capabilities later this year when traveling to Japan.
Verizon Wireless and...
Rivada fleshed out its FirstNet plans, announcing a handful of vendor partners, claims of agreements with a nationwide LTE carrier and regional telecom operators
Fresh off plucking a former Sprint executive to help lead its cause, Rivada Mercury unveiled vendor partners lined up to help...
In his last column, Jim Patterson looks at the benefits of cash, the growing Android vs. iPhone pricing chasm and the T-Mobile Un-carrier 11 move
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T-Mobile did indeed turn to the stock market in its latest Un-carrier 11 event, though it also offered up free snacks and in-flight Wi-Fi
T-Mobile US leaned heavily on customer loyalty for its latest “Un-carrier 11” event, rolling out free weekly deals on snacks and...
Published reports indicate the planned T-Mobile Un-carrier event will include a stock giveaway component as part of a broader customer loyalty program
T-Mobile US is reportedly set to throw real equity at customers, with rumors insisting the carrier’s planned “Un-carrier 11” event will include some...
The BBB’s National Advertising Division backed a T-Mobile challenge of Sprint's 50% off promotion, hiding of activation fee
Sprint has been reprimanded by the Better Business Bureau’s National Advertising Division for false claims in its “cut your bill in half” advertisements and for hiding mandatory...
Sprint 5G showcased at kick off of Copa América event this week in California, using millimeter wave spectrum to support 2 Gbps speeds
Sprint used this week’s Copa América Centenario tournament in Santa Clara, California, to tout a demonstration of “5G” technology using the 73...
The telecom giant unveiled its AT&T Thanks program offering free gifts for select customers as it struggles with postpaid phone defections
AT&T is tapping into its cache of service offerings for a customer reward program targeting postpaid wireless customers.
The AT&T Thanks program is set to...
With T-Mobile set for Un-carrier 11, WOTW offers some advice on how the carrier can position the event as a great follow up to Binge On
Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week. There’s a lot of nutty stuff that goes...
Expect plenty of “This is Spinal Tap” references from the T-Mobile Un-carrier 11 event, though the carrier will have its work cut out in surpassing Binge On
T-Mobile US this morning announced plans to hold its latest “Un-carrier” event, which have become central to the...
An asset management firm predicts further consolidation among the four major U.S. carriers, and sees T-Mobile US as the most likely acquisition target. According to Gabelli & Co., potential acquirers of T-Mobile US could include Comcast, Charter Communications/Liberty Media and Dish Network. Longer term,...
Cricket Wireless services are now set to be offered at 3,400 GameStop locations, which will include ‘dedicated Cricket’ salesperson
AT&T Mobility’s Cricket Wireless prepaid brand is set to expand its presence at retailer GameStop in a move the carrier said will make the outlet its...
On this week’s Carrier Wrap we speak with Signals Research Group to break down the current pace of 5G technology development
With deployment of true “4G” networks still in their infancy, the mobile telecom space has turned its full attention to plans for the next...
The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal from Sprint in regards to a tax case brought by N.Y. claiming the carrier failed to pay taxes on consumer bills
Sprint reportedly lost its bid to have an appeal heard in a court case filed...
Tourists visiting the US can access T-Mobile services, including 2 GB of LTE data, for three weeks at $30
T-Mobile US is looking to attract short-term visitors to the U.S., announcing plans to launch its Tourist Plan beginning June 12.
The plan offers 1,000 domestic calling...
FutureMobile expects robust participation in the 600 MHz auction, forecasts up to $100 billion in total bids
The reverse-auction phase of the 600 megahertz auction (Auction 1001) begins on May 31, 2016. The Federal Communications Commission seeks to clear 126 megahertz of spectrum so that it...
