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1. California cities have the right to block small cell permits based on aesthetic concerns, according to a state appeals court. Plaintiffs T-Mobile US, Crown Castle and ExteNet argued state …

A Strategy Analytics report found near universal acclaim for the T-Mobile Binge On video platform, which has since been folded into the One rate plan T-Mobile US’ Binge On video-streaming platform …

Huawei discusses ways in which rural and regional wireless operators can increase broadband access using hybrid network models Rural broadband connectivity remains a significant challenge for mobile operators faced with …

With AT&T’s plans to shutter its 2G network set for year-end, T-Mobile is offering free SIM cards and service in attempt to lure connections T-Mobile US is looking to exploit …

ONF was formed in 2011, focused on adoption of SDN platforms using OpenFlow and open technologies; counts DT, Google, Verizon as founding members The Open Networking Foundation lost its executive …

Regional carrier joins TNS LTE Roaming Hub; gains access to CCA Data Services Hub, which also includes T-Mobile and Sprint Oklahoma-based regional wireless operator Pioneer Cellular is set to support …

T-Mobile and Sprint each touted rousing success connected to pre-orders of Apple’s latest iPhone 7 devices, with the former also claiming higher Q3 port-ins T-Mobile US and Sprint are both …

Cricket Wireless and MetroPCS, prepaid proxies of AT&T Mobility and T-Mobile US, respectively, both now offer $30 entry-level plans with “unlimited” services AT&T Mobility’s Cricket Wireless prepaid brand unveiled a …

Japanese operator Softbank will deploy IoT networks using multiple LPWAN technologies, starting with LoRaWAN. Low power wide area network (LPWAN) technology LoRaWAN for IoT networks continues to gain ground as …

In an expansion of its zero-rating program, Verizon is now allowing postpaid customers to stream NFL Mobile content without hitting data buckets Verizon Wireless is expanding its zero-rating of data …

Verizon plans to integrate Sensity’s LED lighting work that includes embedded sensors and connectivity to boost ThingSpace IoT work in smart cities Verizon Communications said it plans to acquire privately …

Panel discussion involving carrier network execs from Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and U.S. Cellular digs into 5G standards, spectrum challenges and software LAS VEGAS – Few events at this week’s …

Verizon exec John Stratton laid out hurdles still facing the telecom market in cracking the IoT space, but noted benefit awaits LAS VEGAS – Verizon Communications is looking to expand …

The new offer will not deduct from AT&T Mobility data allotments when mobile video content is streamed through the DirecTV app AT&T is moving to zero-rate streaming video content from …

Connected health care You have probably used them before: the health care devices that look like bottomless cup holders you put your arm through to check blood pressure metrics at a …

Samsung is set to join T-Mobile 5G plans, tapping into the 28 GHz spectrum band and beamforming technology beginning later this year LAS VEGAS – T-Mobile US’ “5G” plans continue …

In a move set to bolster network capacity and speed, Sprint has moved on network trials of three-channel carrier aggregation Sprint recently made an aggressive move to take advantage of …

Connected healthcare You have probably used them before: the healthcare devices that look like bottomless cup holders you put your arm through to check blood pressure metrics at a pharmacy or …

New Verizon promo plan slots in between ‘L’ and ‘XL’ options with 12 GB of shareable data, touts access to ‘LTE Advanced’ carrier aggregation update Verizon Wireless is looking to …

New labor deal centered on health care benefits for approximately 42,000 CWA union workers at AT&T Mobility The Communications Workers of America said its members ratified a pending contract with …

Last week Verizon Wireless made a big deal about its activation of two- and three-channel carrier aggregation in more than 450 markets. In response, T-Mobile US CTO Neville Ray wrote …

The path to 5G is not going to be easy, but there are technologies in place to help the effort The excitement is increasing around the future of “5G” networks, …

It has been a big week for carrier aggregation. On Monday, Sprint discussed how three-channel carrier aggregation is active on 500 Chicago-area cell sites, followed by Verizon Wireless announcing that two- …

Telecom giant Verizon continues to overhaul executive lineup, with long-time CFO Fran Shammo to leave company by year-end, replaced by Matt Ellis Long-time Verizon Communications CFO Fran Shammo is set …

Sprint and T-Mobile showed that when it comes to nonsensical rate plan moves, they are indeed leading the market … and we all benefit Hello! And welcome to our Friday …