The latest LTE network testing numbers from OpenSignal showed South Korea remained world’s fastest, with the U.S. wallowing at one-third the speed.
South Korea again came out on top in terms of cellular network data speeds among 87 countries included in...
Reports indicate SoftBank and Sprint Chairman Masayoshi Son willing to sell stake to DT but maintain minority control in emboldened T-Mobile.
Published reports late last week indicated a long-simmering merger between T-Mobile US and Sprint could be back on the table, though this time with...
With both AT&T and Verizon Wireless expected to roll out LTE-M internet of things networks in the U.S. this year, makers of low-power connectivity chipsets are busy forging partnerships and launching trials.
Sequans Communications and STMicroelectronics announced the most recent partnership. The companies said they...
AT&T Mobility joined its rivals in offering "unlimited" LTE data to all postpaid wireless subscribers. The move follows a similar announcement earlier this week from Verizon Wireless.
A single line with unlimited data will cost $100 per month on AT&T Mobility, versus $80 on Verizon...
Verizon Wireless has launched an unlimited data plan starting Monday, February 13. New or existing customers can get unlimited LTE data for $80 per month per line, or for $45 per month if they activate the plan across four or more lines.
The move signals...
A flood of network performance information this week for Verizon, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile added more mud for consumers to wade through.
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Verizon Wireless is moving closer to connecting meters and asset trackers directly to its LTE network. Modem maker NimbeLink said it has demonstrated a live Category M1 connection on the Verizon Wireless LTE network. The company connected its device directly to Verizon's ThingSpace platform...
Labor union CWA said 93% of AT&T wireless retail employees, call center workers and technicians authorized a strike when current contract expires Feb. 11.
Update: Story updated with further comments from AT&T.
A majority of AT&T workers represented by the Communications Workers...
Verizon Wireless has asked its five distributed antenna system vendors to integrate their systems with small cells designed by SpiderCloud Wireless. Advanced RF Technologies, CommScope, Corning, JMA Wireless and Solid Technologies are all working with SpiderCloud, with Advanced RF Technologies already claiming successful deployments.
For...
Verizon and T-Mobile were in a statistical dead heat in terms of LTE speeds, with T-Mobile closing the gap on Verizon in terms of LTE coverage.
The battle for domestic wireless network supremacy continues to be waged between Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile US,...
Newly installed FCC Chairman Ajit Pai said the government agency will drop its investigation into free data programs as industry ramps up 5G data efforts.
Domestic wireless telecom operators dabbling with free data programs received good news from new Federal Communications Commission...
AT&T lays claim to being first domestic operator to support international VoLTE roaming services, though U.S. support remains spotty.
AT&T expanded voice-over-LTE roaming into Japan, signing a deal with NTT DoCoMo to support AT&T’s high-definition voice service for customers traveling in the Asian...
Sprint again slashes capital expense forecasts with confidence it can do more with less than rivals T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T.
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AT&T said it has agreed to purchase FiberTower and its millimeter wave spectrum rights for an undisclosed amount. FiberTower owns licenses in the 24 GHz and 39 GHz bands and provides wireless services to carriers, enterprises and government entities. Carriers typically use FiberTower's services...
Makers of wireless infrastructure are often careful about naming the semiconductor companies that supply their chipsets, creating a tension between chip vendors who want to promote their customer wins and manufacturers who want to maintain a competitive advantage by disclosing as little as possible....
Verizon and AT&T may have the numbers, but T-Mobile is really the market’s leader thanks to an inability for rivals to stay focused on operations.
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3GPP work on 5G standards continues to make progress as milestones come into view, while T-Mobile 4x4 MIMO deployment posted strong results.
On this week’s Carrier Wrap we speak with Michael Thelander, founder and president of Signals Research Group, to...
5G trial progress a highlight of Verizon Q4 results as the telecom giant suffered under competitive strain from T-Mobile, AT&T and Sprint.
Verizon Communications is looking to maintain its position near the head of “5G” network development, noting it’s currently moving on...
AT&T said the shut down of its 2G network on Jan. 1 will allow it to refarm spectrum in the coming months towards its LTE and 5G network plans.
AT&T said its recent move to turn down its legacy GSM-based 2G network...
Unlimited data fans on Verizon and AT&T being strong-armed to comply or at least pay a bit more for the privilege, but at least the FCC has a sense of humor.
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Verizon Wireless is teaming up with the chipmaker that calls itself the leader in advanced embedded system solutions for innovative devices.
Verizon and Cyrpress Semiconductor said their partnership will bring robust wireless connectivity with end-to-end security to "internet of things" developers by incorporating Verizon's ThingSpace...
Three of the top four wireless carriers – AT&T Mobility, Sprint and T-Mobile US – have promised gigabit wireless speeds will begin this year. That’s incredible.
We know how gigabit speeds on the wireline side has been astounding, but to deliver these speeds wirelessly...
Wireless industry heavyweights Cingular and Verizon battle for market’s No. 1 position, while Sprint named a leader for its cable JV … 11 years ago this week.
Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to...
Intel plans to sample its first 5G modem this year, and the world's largest chipmaker is determined to win more business with developers of 5G equipment than it has with LTE equipment makers. Qualcomm, which dominates the market for LTE modems, has already announced...
