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Verizon data changes reported to include more for more

Reported changes set for Verizon data buckets include more data allotments for more money each month, with rollover and speed throttling still on the table Details continue to seep out regarding Verizon Wireless’ reported plans to alter its current data packages. The plans, which were first...

Worst of the Week: TV broadcaster 600 MHz spectrum plans show it never hurts to ask

Television broadcasters are taking the stance that it never hurts to ask when it comes to compensation for giving up their 600 MHz spectrum resources Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week. There’s a lot of nutty stuff that goes on...

Verizon to join T-Mobile, AT&T with data rollover?

Rumors suggest Verizon is set to launch data rollover, speed throttling targeting overages and more comprehensive North America roaming options Rumors are running wild that Verizon Wireless is set to join some of its rivals in offering a data rollover feature and data overage protection...

Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T may need to dig deep for 600 MHz licenses

TV broadcasters set an $86B price tag for 126 megahertz of spectrum in the 600 MHz band during the first stage of the reverse auction process Television broadcasters set a high bar in terms of what they want for their 600 MHz spectrum licenses the...

#TBT: T-Mobile kicks Sidekick; Sprint dishes on LTE … this week in 2010

T-Mobile stopped selling the iconic Sidekick device in a move that killed the brand, while Sprint talked LTE and smartphone plans … 6 years ago this week Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the...

Sprint prepaid leadership altered, Virgin Mobile revamp on deck

Sprint prepaid and wholesale business operations to be led by former Ntelos CEO Jim Hyde, with former head of prepaid set to focus on Virgin Mobile Management changes at Sprint continue, as the nation’s No. 4 carrier in terms of customer base announced a new...

Verizon dominates AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint in RootMetrics tests

With just a handful of markets still to test, Verizon dominates AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint in RootMetrics network performance testing through first half of the year Updated to clarify current results don't necessarily signify final rankings With just a few days of testing still to go,...

Verizon partners with Korea Telecom for 5G trials

Verizon 5G efforts could leverage KT's millimeter wave technology Verizon Wireless plans to work closely with Korea Telecom as part of its effort to lead the development of a "5G" standard. Korea Telecom announced the partnership this weekend, and said the two carriers will cooperate to expedite...

Verizon, T-Mobile tout network moves for Democratic and Republican conventions

Story updated with previously announced Sprint network plans Verizon, T-Mobile note fiber, DAS, small cell and COW deployments in support of Democratic and Republican conventions in Philadelphia and Cleveland, respectively The current political campaign season is set for a milestone in the coming weeks as both the...

Reader Forum: 7 tips for rural carriers in battling Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint

Rural carriers do not need to be at a disadvantage when competing against the likes of Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint, with Fortegra laying out 7 tips When you mention wireless carriers, most people think of the big four: Verizon Wireless, AT&T Mobility, Sprint and...

Worst of the Week: Verizon Auto-Tunes Sprint, AT&T attack

WOTW may not be a fan of Auto-Tuning, but is a fan of Verizon going after Sprint and AT&T, even if that attack is not in Verizon’s pure voice Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week. There’s a lot of nutty...

#TBT: Apple iPhone drives price war; Sprint bullish on M2M … this week in 2008

Apple iPhone subsidy adjustments leads to fears over smartphone pricing war, while Sprint sees unlimited M2M opportunities … 8 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...

Republic Wireless leans on Wi-Fi in battle against Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile and AT&T

On this week’s Carrier Wrap we speak with Republic Wireless on some of its latest service advances and use of Wi-Fi to compete against established wireless carriers The mobile virtual network operator business has been through numerous highs and lows over the past decade as...

Republic Wireless leans on Wi-Fi in battle against Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile and AT&T

On this week’s Carrier Wrap we speak with Republic Wireless on some of its latest service advances and use of Wi-Fi to compete against established wireless carriers The mobile virtual network operator business has been through numerous highs and lows over the past decade as...

Apple reportedly postpones major iPhone changes

The next iPhone may not inspire as many people to upgrade their smartphones as some previous generations have. According to The Wall Street Journal, the next iPhone will look very similar to the company's current flagship, the iPhone 6s. The biggest expected change is...

Verizon union workers ratify new 4-year contract

Verizon union workers represented by the CWA and IBEW 'overwhelmingly' ratified a new 4-year pact set to run through August 2019 Verizon Communications and tens of thousands of union employees officially ended a tense stand-off following the official ratification of a new labor contract agreed...

Ericsson 5G Plug-ins tap software for next-gen LTE agenda

Ericsson 5G plans now include “software-driven” Plug-ins designed to allow carriers to tap current LTE networks to support next-gen use cases Ericsson continues to push both its software and “5G” technology agenda, with the latest move combining both passions in the form of what it...

#TBT: Wal-Mart partners with Verizon; Cingular stumps Sprint … this week in 2006

Wal-Mart expanded its network agreement with Verizon to include postpaid plans and high-end devices, while Sprint lost NAD challenge of Cingular ads … 10 years ago this week Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate...

Sprint steals Verizon network game plan, spokesman

On this week’s Carrier Wrap we speak with Sprint about its latest marketing move, which includes stealing a page and spokesman from rival Verizon It’s safe to say Sprint has had a difficult couple of years, which began with service issues tied to its Network...

AT&T joins T-Mobile, Sprint and Verizon in supporting Android Wi-Fi calling

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...

T-Mobile tops Verizon in consumer survey; AT&T and Sprint trail

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...

Sprint 5G demo set for Philly as part of Copa América Centenario

The next stop on the Sprint 5G demonstration tour is Philadelphia, where the carrier plans to show technology advances connected with the soccer tournament Sprint’s “5G” roadshow is set to hit Philadelphia this week as part of the carrier’s marketing push around the ongoing Copa...

Verizon maintains network mastery over AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint

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...

New York sees opportunity in small cells

New York has been one of the most proactive cities in the United States when it comes to small cell deployments. It has a well-informed city government and a history of working with the wireless industry, but even with these advantages the process of...