AT&T received government approval to acquire DirecTV for $48.5B, while Sprint stock plunged on competitive concerns … 1 year ago this week
Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the past....
Global Wireless Solutions discusses wireless network testing methods core to Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint marketing efforts
In an attempt to gain an advantage over rivals, domestic wireless carriers have turned more aggressively to claims of superior network performance based on various testing methodologies performed...
AT&T, Cricket and MetroPCS all launched new prepaid-focused offers, highlighting the continued battle among no-contract services
Competition among prepaid services continues to ratchet up as AT&T Mobility, Cricket Wireless and MetroPCS all recently launched new promotions highlighting the aggressive playing field for noncontract services.
AT&T Mobility...
Verizon prepaid customers blowing through data buckets can now continue to access lower speed data services at no charge
At least one feature from Verizon Wireless’ recent overhaul of its postpaid rate plans has trickled down to its prepaid service.
The carrier today said customers selecting...
FCC releases list of eligible bidders, which includes Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T, with the forward-auction process set to kick off Aug. 16
The Federal Communications Commission said 62 companies have qualified to participate in the forward-auction portion of its 600 MHz incentive auction process, which...
Thank you to CTIA for inviting me once again to be a judge at the 2016 CTIA E-Tech Awards at the upcoming CTIA Super Mobility 2016 show in Las Vegas in early September. I love this time of year. It is exciting to see...
On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check we speak with Sprint to discuss the carrier’s 5G plans and the use of NFV and SDN to support the service
The telecom space continues to embrace network virtualization technologies, including those based on software-defined networking, network functions virtualization...
5 things to know today ...
1. An "over-the-top" messaging app has become 2016's biggest technology IPO. Japanese messaging app Line this week launched its initial public offering in New York and Tokyo and saw its value soar to $8.6 billion.
Line has 218 million global...
As part of a planned move of its headquarters to Kansas City and a service revamp, Sprint prepaid Virgin Mobile brand is looking to fill various positions
Sprint’s long-simmering plans to alter the direction of its Virgin Mobile USA prepaid brand took another step forward...
17 companies set to partner with the U.S. government for R&D
The Obama administration announced new funding and private-sector partnerships for wireless research to build on the Federal Communication Commission's approval of high-band spectrum for the development of "5G" services.
The $400 million initiative will be...
FCC 5G spectrum focus only part of high-band airwaves currently being tapped by domestic carriers for next-generation technology testing
The Federal Communications Commission’s move to free up nearly 11 gigahertz of spectrum above the 24 GHz band is being touted as a boost for the...
FCC 5G spectrum focus only part of high-band airwaves currently being tapped by domestic carriers for next-generation technology testing
The Federal Communications Commission’s move to free up nearly 11 gigahertz of spectrum above the 24 GHz band is being touted as a boost for the...
T-Mobile took its beef with Verizon to the FCC, filing comments that its larger rival continues to fall short in terms of consumer benefits
Verizon Wireless’ recent adjustment to its rate plans continues to draw the ire of smaller rival T-Mobile US, which filed comments...
Sprint taps Google Apps to bolster enterprise service, while Broadcom announced plans to slash 2,500 jobs … 2 years ago this week
Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the past....
Rivada Networks looks to its dynamic spectrum market technology in boosting FirstNet deployment and operation plans
The federal government has for nearly 15 years attempted to put together the assets needed to build out a nationwide public safety network designed to serve the needs of...
Verizon released a statement looking to clarify six incorrect perceptions about its recently altered My Verizon rate plans
Verizon Wireless is attempting to alter the message around its move earlier this week to alter pricing and data allotment on its My Verizon rate plans.
In a...
WOTW questions the thinking behind T-Mobile and Sprint CEOs taking to their social media channels to help hype Verizon rate plan changes
Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week. There’s a lot of nutty stuff that goes on in this industry,...
On this week’s Carrier Wrap, we speak with Sprint to discuss the carrier’s recent 5G technology testing and deployment plans
All four domestic nationwide wireless operators have announced some form of “5G” technology testing scheme, with the intent of eventually rolling out next-generation services.
Verizon Wireless...
The Sprint LTE network makes its commercial debut, while talk of new iPhone models sporting colors spreads … 4 years ago this week
Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the...
T-Mobile US and Sprint lost no time in reacting to the Verizon Wireless rate plan changes, announced yesterday.
Although the wireless carrier is set to charge less for each gigabyte of data it delivers to customers, it will also bundle that data into bigger "buckets" and...
On this week’s Carrier Wrap, we speak with Sprint to discuss the carrier’s recent 5G technology testing and deployment plans
All four domestic nationwide wireless operators have announced some form of “5G” technology testing scheme, with the intent of eventually rolling out next-generation services.
Verizon Wireless...
Citing increased usages, Verizon is set to alter rate plans with more data at higher prices, though lower per-GB, in continued fight for customers against rivals
Verizon Wireless moved on recently rumored rate plan changes, offering customers more data across buckets at higher-priced tiers, though...
ExteNet platform and Nokia radios enable shared infrastructure
Sprint plans to extend its service footprint in northern New England through a reseller agreement with Great Northwest Woods Wireless, which plans to offer seamless roaming service to Sprint customers in rural New Hampshire and to build...
Chevrolet customers with LTE-enabled OnStar vehicles offered 50% discount on data buckets, new 4 GB plan
Citing the benefits of volume, General Motors cut pricing for customer accessing its OnStar telematics service on Chevrolet models. The cellular connectivity taps AT&T Mobility’s LTE network.
The new plans...
