Verizon snared network performance wins across all 6 categories from AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile in RootMetrics 1H 2016 testing; T-Mobile improves in metros
Verizon Wireless yet again topped nationwide operators in RootMetrics’ latest network performance testing, with the carrier easily outpacing rivals AT&T Mobility, Sprint...
Questions via message board Reddit continue to mount over the T-Mobile One unlimited data plan, though biz case looks sound
T-Mobile US is garnering some backlash from its recent Un-carrier 12 event, which highlighted plans to roll out a new “unlimited” data plan, T-Mobile One,...
Bidding activity for larger markets continues to outstrip supply, as FCC 600 MHz incentive auction prepares for faster pace
The Federal Communications Commission’s 600 MHz incentive auction entered its eighth round of bidding having scored more than $11.5 billion in total auction proceeds connected to...
Samsung devices are set to be highlighted in 100-square-foot space using virtual and real hosts, beginning at U.S. Cellular store in Madison
Regional wireless operator U.S. Cellular tightened its relationship with consumer electronics giant Samsung, rolling out a “store-within-a-store concept” at a carrier retail location...
The FCC 600 MHz incentive auction hits 11 figures after 5 rounds, with bidders broadening their market targets
Bidding activity in the Federal Communications Commission’s 600 MHz incentive auction proceedings broadened a bit as companies looking to acquire highly sought after low-band spectrum began turning...
WOTW looks at this week’s avalanche of 'unlimited' data offers from T-Mobile, Sprint and AT&T, and declares excess the real winner
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...
On the heels of T-Mobile's Un-carrier 12 announcement, Sprint is cutting prices on its unlimited plans and throwing in unlimited video streaming
Sprint jumped all over T-Mobile US’ unlimited-based Un-carrier 12 announcement today, claiming widespread availability this week of its own Unlimited Freedom postpaid plans...
As part of its Un-carrier 12 initiative, T-Mobile is set to offer new "One" plans providing "unlimited" services at discounted rates
Forgoing its usual pre-event hype, T-Mobile US today unveiled its Un-carrier 12 initiative focused on the increasingly heated topic of unlimited data.
The latest deal...
The latest pair of 600 MHz incentive auction bidding rounds continued to show strong demand for spectrum licenses covering larger markets
The Federal Communications Commission attracted another $1.7 billion in “winning” bids for the 100 megahertz of 600 MHz spectrum assets up for grabs as...
In rolling out new plans, AT&T is set to join rivals Verizon, T-Mobile and Sprint by cutting network speeds instead of charging overage fees
AT&T Mobility is finally set to join the anti-overage movement, announcing planned changes to its Mobile Share plans that slice data...
What makes T-Mobile and Consumer Cellular the favorites of consumers in the latest customer survey conducted by Market Force Information?
The domestic telecom space is a highly competitive environment, with four nationwide operators battling tooth-and-nail to attract new customers. That battle includes both stealing customers from...
Bidding activity was top-heavy in the opening round of the FCC 600 MHz incentive auction, with demand outstripping supply in many markets
Despite some pessimism about the eventual outcome of the proceedings, the mobile telecommunications industry showed robust enthusiasm for the 600 MHz spectrum auction...
Compass Intelligence takes an in-depth look into the latest quarterly results from Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint, and calls for more IoT insight
Compass Intelligence just completed the final assessment of second-quarter subscribers and connections including comparisons to the first quarter of 2016, in terms of performance...
FCC set to begin 600 MHz incentive auction forward bidding process, with Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile likely to be most aggressive
More than 60 entities are set to begin bidding on 600 MHz spectrum licenses as part of the Federal Communications Commission’s incentive auction proceedings,...
Latest J.D. Power survey found AT&T just ahead of T-Mobile among postpaid, Consumer Cellular tops among prepaid providers
AT&T Mobility just edged out rival T-Mobile US among “full-service” mobile operators in “wireless purchasing experience performance,” according to the latest survey from J.D. Power.
The survey of...
Former Sprint customers can now pocket up to $850 if they are willing to move back to the carrier from rivals like Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile
Sprint is offering up an additional $200 in service discounts in an attempt to lure former customers away from...
GoPhone multiline discount falls short of sister-brand Cricket Wireless savings, looks to stack up against similar promo from T-Mobile's MetroPCS service
Prepaid remains an intensely competitive environment for domestic mobile operators, with AT&T Mobility set to bolster its GoPhone platform with a new multiline promotion.
The...
1. Google has asked the Federal Communications Commission for permission to test wireless technology in up to 24 U.S. locations. The company said the goal is to provide customers with internet access, suggesting that it is considering wireless alternatives to Google Fiber.
Google is targeting...
Nils Paellmann, T-Mobile VP of investor relations, details plans to open 400 more postpaid stores by the end of 2016.
T-Mobile US' VP of investor relations, Nils Paellmann, in a recent interview discussed the carrier's success, as well as plans to expand its marketing/distribution footprint as it...
T-Mobile posted yet another robust quarter of operational and improving financial results, but how did it fare against rivals Verizon, Sprint and AT&T?
On this week’s Carrier Wrap, we spoke with Bill Ho, principal at 556 Ventures, to take one final dive into the latest...
According to a Speedtest Market Report, domestic mobile internet speeds have improved by more than 30% since last year, with an average download speed of 19.27 megabits per second through the first six months of 2016. The four major U.S. mobile carriers – Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile...
According to a Speedtest Market Report, mobile internet has seen performance gains, improving by more than 30% since last year with an average download speed of 19.27 Mbps in the first six months of 2016. The four major U.S. mobile carriers—Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile U.S....
Story updated to include claimed geographic coverage from T-Mobile US
Verizon’s latest ad has spokesman Jamie Foxx using coverage maps to compare geographic reach of Verizon and Sprint LTE networks
Verizon Wireless is continuing to hammer away at near-network parity claims by rival Sprint, rolling out...
5 things to know today...
1. AT&T's IoT business has won a high profile healthcare customer. Biotricity, a publicly traded maker of wearable technology for medical diagnostics, has chosen AT&T as its network provider. The company is preparing to launch a product called bioflux, which...
