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Analyst Angle: Sprint, spectrum and secondary markets

Roger Entner dissects Sprint as a viable carrier, finds hope in need of focus Sprint had a good subscriber quarter with an extremely aggressive pricing plan offering 50% off competitor pricing plans, guaranteeing the low prices until 2018. Sprint is basically buying customers. Nothing wrong...

TIM tests Kumu’s full duplex relay technology in Italy

The full duplex relay trial was carried out in the city of Turin Italian mobile operator TIM carried out what it claims to be the world’s first test of the full duplex relay technology, which doubles the transmission capacity of the current LTE network and...

Reality Check: 5G – much ado about very little

What exactly are the business cases and use models for 5G? There has been a lot of talk about “5G” recently. Hardly a day passes without yet another reference to the technology evolution. AT&T executive Glenn Lurie recently was quoted (here) in RCR Wireless News...

Reality Check: Verizon – can the ‘startin’ tree grow in Brooklyn?

Jim Patterson this week peers into Verizon earnings and look at three of their emerging businesses There’s a lot to like about Verizon Communications’ earnings, and at the same time a lot to fear. Overall, things came in pretty much in line with...

Analyst Angle: Sprint network plan equals ‘Network Suicide’

Iain Gillott from iGR breaks down Sprint network plans and does not like what he sees Much has been written and speculated in the last week about Sprint’s network plans after the publication of a Re/Code article and the plan to significantly cut network expenses....

Sprint claims LTE superiority over Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile

Sprint touts LTE Plus expansion, Nielsen for proof of LTE superiority Just ahead of its planned quarterly results announcement, Sprint touted expansion of its “LTE Plus” network as well as network tests showing its LTE network topped rivals Verizon Wireless, AT&T Mobility and T-Mobile in...

#TBT: Nokia dominates; AT&T scores … this week in 2000

Nokia dominated the sales charts, and AT&T posts robust growth despite capacity issues ... 16 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...

Sprint network revamp and incentive auction preparations

This week’s Carrier Wrap digs into Sprint network rumors and looks ahead to the 600 MHz incentive auction The new year is still quite new and yet the wireless carrier space has seen a significant amount of activity through the first few weeks of January....

Reality Check: Sprint network overhaul, AT&T unlimited and FirstNet

A deep dive into Sprint network overhaul reports, AT&T’s unlimited data and the future of FirstNet Lots of news this week, and we will cover two pieces (AT&T Mobility’s unlimited pricing plans and Sprint’s rumored network architecture changes) prior to analyzing the opportunity presented by...

2016 Predictions: Small cells, Wi-Fi calling and 600 MHz spectrum auction talk of 2016

Vertix sees small cells, Wi-Fi calling and the 600 MHz spectrum auction shaping 2016 Editor’s Note: With 2016 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from leading industry analysts and executives on what they expect to see in the new year. 2015 is winding...

Spectrum demand driving unique solutions

On this week’s Carrier Wrap we dig into unique government solutions to meet spectrum demand Consumers’ insatiable demand for mobile data services has wireless carriers scrambling to bolster their networks. This includes the ongoing deployment of new network technologies like small cells as well as...

Analyst Angle: Preparing for the 600 MHz incentive auction

Wireless 20/20 digs into preparations for the upcoming FCC 600 MHz incentive auction proceedings It is time for bidders to start gearing up for the 600 MHz band incentive auction. This could be the last time a large block of valuable low-band spectrum will be...

600 MHz incentive auction set for ‘robust’ broadcaster participation

Incentive auction proceedings hit broadcaster milestone, with claimed ‘robust’ participation The Federal Communications Commission’s planned 600 MHz incentive auction process reached a milestone this week as the broadcaster application deadline passed, with apparently positive results. Television broadcasters interested in giving up some of their current...

2016 Predictions: Why 5G, demand for spectrum and increased capacity will drive operator strategies

Mobile data traffic to pressures market for 5G, spectrum and increased capacity Editor’s Note: With 2016 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from leading industry analysts and executives on what they expect to see in the new year. With the GSMA predicting North...

#TBT: AT&T cuts jobs, AT&T Wireless adds jobs; CDMA expands … this week in 1996

AT&T cuts jobs, while AT&T Wireless adds; and CDMA set for expansion 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 machine, put on the sepia-tinted shades,...

C Spire LTE network set for sub-1 GHz boost

C Spire LTE network to gain 700 MHz, 850 MHz support Regional telecom operator C Spire said it has started tapping its sub-1 GHz spectrum holdings in support of its LTE network. The carrier said it has begun adding 700 MHz and 850 MHz spectrum to...

RCR Wireless News Top 100 stories of 2015 (Pt. 4)

Before we turn the page on 2015, we thought we would take a look back at the past 12 months by highlighting what we felt were the top 100 stories of 2015 across the mobile space. Since it would be foolish to rank these...

RCR Wireless News Top 100 stories of 2015 (Pt. 2)

Before we turn the page on 2015, we thought we would take a look back at the past 12 months by highlighting what we felt were the top 100 stories of 2015 across the mobile space. Since it would be foolish to rank these...

RCR Wireless News Top 100 stories of 2015 (Pt. 1)

Before we turn the page on 2015, we thought we would take a look back at the past 12 months by highlighting what we felt were the top 100 stories of 2015 across the mobile space. Since it would be foolish to rank these...

LightSquared spectrum issues near resolution with GPS deals

LightSquared spectrum issues continue to progress with GPS deals, though challenges remain Beleaguered spectrum holder LightSquared said it reached an agreement with Garmin on spectrum use parameters for terrestrial service in the 1.6 GHz L-Band that could eventually lead to freeing up more than 50...

Shaw to purchase Wind Mobile for $1.1B, re-enter cellular space

Shaw to purchase Wind Mobile in a deal to take advantage of growing mobile market Canadian telecom provider Shaw Communications is set to re-enter the mobile space, announcing plans to acquire Wind Mobile as part of a larger purchase valued at $1.1 billion ($1.6 billion...

#TBT: Sprint service garners accolades; LECs, wireless to clash … this week in 1995

Sprint service launch a hit, while LECs and wireless expected to clash ... 20 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...

Rohde & Schwarz Webinar: Spectrum Clearing – Preparing for Future Services

In order to meet the ever-increasing needs for bandwidth in mobile networks, regulatory agencies often reallocate or "refarm" spectrum which had previously been used for other communications services. In many cases this refarmed spectrum must be cleared of both existing users and sources of...

T-Mobile LTE expansion continues on back of 700 MHz spectrum

New York City, Seattle and Cincinnati latest T-Mobile LTE markets to swim in 700 MHz spectrum T-Mobile US continues to throw 700 MHz spectrum at its LTE network, announcing the expansion of services in New York City, Seattle and Cincinnati. T-Mobile US said its LTE...