Iain Gillott from iGR breaks down Sprint network plans and does not like what he sees
Much has been written and speculated in the last week about Sprint’s network plans after the publication of a Re/Code article and the plan to significantly cut network expenses....
Sprint network set for another round of upgrades, impacting tower and backhaul providers
Sprint is reportedly set to again take on a major network overhaul strategy that is expected to result in a new round of service interruptions.
According to a report from Re/Code, Sprint...
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 up the time machine, put on the sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and enjoy the memories!
Sprint encouraged...
United Arab Emirates carrier Du partners with Nokia to analyze network components using telco drones
Carrier Du, along with partner Nokia Networks, has used drones carrying smartphone-based test equipment to analyze its network covering Dubai International Stadium.
The proof of concept demonstrates how drones can be...
AT&T is reportedly talking with Telesites to lease Mexico towers
AT&T’s push into Mexico is reportedly set to include a tower agreement with rival America Móvil’s recently spun off Telesites business.
Bloomberg recently reported that the two companies were in talks over a leasing agreement that...
Some tower crews are idle now, but the FCC is looking ahead
The timing of the next spectrum auction may partially depend on the availability of tower crews, according to the Federal Communication Commission's Michael O'Rielly. The commissioner said he wants carriers and tower companies...
Freestanding cell towers now need to withstand an earthquake and keep working
Los Angeles city leaders last week took steps to ensure that area cell towers are prepared to not only stand in the event of a major earthquake but also continue working after a...
PCIA Wireless Infrastructure Show preview
As the wireless infrastructure industry converges in Florida for The Wireless Infrastructure Show, vendors are consolidating, tower companies are growing and carriers are reevaluating.
Consolidation changes the landscape
At least three trends are driving consolidation among vendors in this space: supply chain...
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Ericsson, Nortel slash...
Wireless operators in today’s market face increasing pressure on the top line as price competition continues to ramp up. At the same time, network performance expectations among consumers remain high as usage continues to grow, leaving operators looking for more cost-efficient network solutions. Over...
SBA Communications said today that a solid fourth quarter capped off a strong 2014, and the tower giant expects continued strong carrier spending in the year ahead. The company said that the top four U.S. carriers delivered 75% of its incremental site leasing revenue,...
When it comes to wireless infrastructure, even the sleekest new technology may never get off the ground if it is difficult to deploy. No one knows this better than Ericsson, the world's largest maker of mobile communications equipment. The company says its new radio...
Tower companies are adding capacity to cellular networks by co-locating more than one carrier per tower, and many towers are feeling the strain. In addition, LTE architectures place electronics at the tops of towers instead of on the ground, further adding to the weight at...
Deals could pocket Verizon $15B per reports
Verizon Communications is reportedly moving closer to an asset sale that could include both tower and wireline properties, netting the telecom giant close to $15 billion.
According to The Wall Street Journal, the proposed deals would include several partners...
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 up the time machine, put on the sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and enjoy the memories!
Wheeler got $500,000...
Ntelos to sell towers to Grain Management for $41 million
Regional telecommunications operator Ntelos announced it has reached an agreement to sell up to 103 of its towers to an affiliate of private-equity firm Grain Management for approximately $41 million. As part of that deal,...
Editor’s Note: With 2015 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from leading industry analysts and executives on what they expect to see in the new year.
Prefabricated data centers – a solution fit for all
Prefabricated modular data centers were all the rage...
Before we turn the page on 2014, we thought we would take a look back at the past 12 months by highlighting what we felt were the top 100 stories of 2014 across the mobile space. Since it would be foolish to rank these...
Tech research firm Ovum is forecasting telecom capital expenditures over the next five years will top $2 trillion.
In the United States, Ovum tallied some $364 billion in capex this year with mobile operators accounting for 59% of that spending and fixed-communications service providers making...
Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly feature, Analyst Angle. We’ve collected a group of the industry’s leading analysts to give their outlook on the hot topics in the wireless industry.
This week marks the continuation of the advanced wireless services 3 spectrum auction, also known...
American Tower is reportedly preparing to spend up to $1 billion to buy 51% of India's Viom, a tower company controlled by Tata Teleservices. According to reports, American Tower wants to merge Viom's estimated 42,000 towers with the 12,000 towers it already owns in...
AT&T turf vendor Velocitel has named a new CEO effective immediately. Former CEO James Estes, who will continue with Velocitel as chairman of the board, told employees late last week that Kevin Hostetler will take on the CEO role and will be charged with...
The tower industry continues to offer excellent returns to companies that own and operate cell towers, but the tower construction business may be under some pressure.
Crown Castle merges into REIT
Tower giant Crown Castle is moving forward with its plan to merge the entire company...
Some providers of wireless infrastructure services could see higher costs in 2015 due to new regulations. The National Association of Tower Erectors (NATE) is reminding members that as of Jan. 1, many companies will have to start reporting work-related injuries and illnesses to the...
