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#TBT: AT&T expands Wi-Fi initiative; McCaw resigns from Clearwire … this week in 2010

AT&T announced plans to expand its public Wi-Fi service in NYC, while industry veteran Craig McCaw was set to resign from Clearwire … 6 years ago this week. Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our...

2017 Predictions: Behind the scenes with 5G – 2017 lays groundwork for telecom revolution

5G is set to be a revolution for the telecommunications space, with 2017 viewed as an important year in the development process. Editor’s Note: With 2017 virtually upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across the mobile telecommunications space on...

FreedomPop adds AT&T LTE connectivity to current Sprint access

MNVO FreedomPop is now offering AT&T LTE access to customers through either a SIM card or mobile hot spot device, which includes 2 GB of free data. Mobile virtual network operator FreedomPop struck a deal to offer its unique service offering via...

#TBT: T-Mobile joins 4G frenzy; Sprint snubs Chinese vendors … this week in 2010

T-Mobile joined rivals in touting 4G network capabilities, while Sprint was forced to snub Chinese vendors for network 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 top headlines...

#TBT: Sprint to partner with Cox on network; sued for $1B over ETF policy … this week in 2008

Cable television giant Cox said it would partner with Sprint on network plans, while $1B class-action lawsuit targets Sprint’s ETF policy … 8 years ago this week Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the...

FreedomPop partners with Dish Mexico for MVNO launch

MVNO FreedomPop said it will handle operations while Dish Mexico will deal with distribution and invest in the joint venture Mobile virtual network operator FreedomPop continues to bolster its international presence with its latest move, a partnership with Dish Mexico. The joint venture is set to...

#TBT: AT&T gobbled up by Cingular; Sprint first to offer Treo 650 … this week in 2004

The FCC approved Cingular’s $41B purchase of AT&T Wireless, while Sprint snagged initial Treo 650 launch … 12 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....

Worst of the Week: 5G hype – don’t believe it

5G hype is everywhere, but can’t we all just take a breath and let the engineering folks figure out what it means before the marketing folks take over? Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week. There’s a lot of nutty stuff...

Find and eliminate uplink interference quickly, safely

Learn how to pinpoint uplink interference while reducing tower climbs and saving money Interference can make or break a cell site commissioning. From the macro tower layer to indoor small cell deployments, interference costs time and money while creating the potential for customer churn based...

#TBT: Google buys Android; Sprint Nextel exec nets $1M … this week in 2005

Google acquired software developer Android, while the newly formed Sprint Nextel was set to pay its CEO $1M in base salary … 11 years ago this week Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the...

#TBT: Sprint pushing WiMAX, hikes text fees; MySpace bigger than Facebook … this week in 2007

Sprint laid out arguments as to why WiMAX is a new business model and raised text fees, while MySpace topped Facebook in social media … 9 years ago this week Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives...

FreedomPop free MVNO service migrates to Spain

International expansion continues for FreedomPop, which launched its free MVNO service in Spain to claims of strong demand U.S.-based mobile virtual network operator FreedomPop continued its international expansion, announcing the availability of service in Spain. The operator, which launched its MVNO service in 2012, said its...

#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...

FreedomPop launches OTT app, pre-owned smartphones in UK

US-based MVNO FreedomPop launched an OTT application in the UK providing access to its unique 'free' service to any customer FreedomPop continued its push into the U.K. market, launching an over-the-top application designed to expand availability of its unique “free” service offering. The mobile virtual network...

#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...

Worst of the Week: A bold look back at the Sprint WiMAX network

WOTW takes a look back at the Sprint WiMAX network, which this week gasped its last breath, but at least here will not be soon forgotten Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week. There’s a lot of nutty stuff that goes...

Today is the last day of Sprint WiMAX service

Sprint is set to complete the shutdown of its WiMAX network today, as service at sites in 10 states is discontinued. Sprint had originally planned on shutting down its WiMAX network last November, before a court ruled Sprint had to maintain the network for at least...

LTE faster than Wi-Fi; U.S. trumps Europe in speed

A new report from Twin Prime claims LTE is faster than Wi-Fi in most locations, while U.S. provides faster speeds across both Consumer demand for mobile data connectivity has placed an increased emphasis on the performance of cellular-based LTE and local area-based Wi-Fi networks, with...

#TBT: 4G growth impacts Sprint exec bonuses; Verizon hypes LTE … this week in 2010

Sprint exec bonuses impacted by 4G growth, while Verizon hypes impending LTE launch, 6 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. Fire up the time...

Sprint WiMAX network receives expiration date

Court provides tiered shutdown schedule for Sprint WiMAX network Sprint’s WiMAX network appears to finally have an expiration date as a Massachusetts state court handed down a phased shutdown schedule tied to the use of the network by nonprofit organizations. The decision came as a part...

Worst of the Week: Sprint network craziness and T-Mobile loves scotch

WOTW looks at this week's Sprint network news and T-Mobile encouraging early morning drinking Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week. There’s a lot of nutty stuff that goes on in this industry, so this column is a chance for us...

Analyst Angle: Nokia purchase of Alcatel-Lucent is a 6:1 reverse split

How did we end up here? A history lesson In the beginning, there were six global wireless radio access network equipment vendors: Alcatel, Ericsson, Lucent Technologies, Motorola, Nokia and Nortel Networks. Subsequently in the mid-2000s, the emergence of the Chinese vendors to support TD-SCDMA for...

Sprint unlimited LTE data remains an option

Unlimitedville offers Sprint unlimited LTE data, claims no overage or throttling Unlimited and unthrottled mobile data is increasingly being squeezed out by wireless carriers, although there is at least one option from Sprint remaining. Tennessee-based Unlimitedville continues to offer what it calls unlimited and unthrottled mobile...

Sprint WiMAX, Verizon rumors, Q3 wrap

Topics for this week's Carrier Wrap include Sprint fighting to shut down its WiMAX network, Verizon Enterprise rumors and Q3 results wrap On this week's Carrier Wrap, host Dan Meyer and RCR Wireless News Managing Editor Sean Kinney delve into some of the more interesting...