BROWSING: Spectrum

AT&T and Verizon: same core, different branches Many casual observers lump AT&T and Verizon Communications in the same category of “behemoth global telecommunications providers.” Without a doubt, their earnings show common roots, but their growth strategies are quickly diverging. Here’s a quick summary of five common...

UK regulator Ofcom plans spectrum auction in early 2016 to bolster LTE, lay groundwork for 5G U.K. telecom regulator Ofcom said it plans to conduct a spectrum auction early next year in a move to bolster domestic LTE operations as well as set the table...

CTIA VP said the move will be ‘critical’ to developing 5G, IoT WASHINGTON – Following its October open meeting, the Federal Communications Commission discussion on opening up new spectrum is being well-received by the telecom industry. The FCC issued of a Notice of Proposed Rule Making...

The Competitive Carriers Association’s 2015 Annual Convention featured comments from FCC Commissioners Mignon Clyburn and Michael O’Rielly, who acknowledged CCA and its members for their leadership on behalf of competitive policy issues. CCA’s Annual Convention took place Oct. 7-9 at the Fort Lauderdale Convention...

Verizon Wireless reported mixed results, remains cagey on 600 MHz auction plans Verizon Wireless posted third quarter financial and operating results showing relative financial stability and continued customer growth challenges. The carrier said it added 1.2 million direct net connections during the latest quarter, which was...

This week, we’ll touch on the Federal Communications Commission’s special access investigation announcement; comment on AT&T’s public relations blunder with a quadruple-play customer (and equally embarrassing confession to the Los Angeles Times); and look at the beginning of the 600 MHz auction activities. The FCC...

As expected, spectrum and the Federal Communications Commission’s upcoming 600 MHz incentive auction were hot topics at this year’s Competitive Carriers Association Annual Convention, with both a significant portion if not the leading topic of conversation for most keynote addresses and panel events. The CCA...

After much anticipation, the Federal Communications Commission announced opening bid prices for the upcoming 600 MHz incentive auction. The spectrum auction, currently set to begin March 29, will be different than past events in that it will include a forward auction where television broadcasters...

There has been lots of speculation about why Sprint opted out of the upcoming wireless spectrum auction. I have received loads of questions from reporters, investors, workers and customers. However, very few actually understand. Is this a sign of strength or weakness? Let me...

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, set the date for #TBT and enjoy the memories! T-Mobile US adds...

Deal intended to create larger, contiguous blocks of spectrum in select markets Carriers T-Mobile US and AT&T, in notifications to the Federal Communications Commission, swapped spectrum blocks in some markets in an effort to boost wireless capacity. Based on details of the exchange, both carriers come...

Predictions for the spectrum auction haul top $80B, though process could take 9 months FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Federal Communications Commission’s planned 600 MHz incentive auction may not have been the focus of all of the events at this week’s Competitive Carriers Association Annual...

T-Mobile US, CCA members expect little impact from Sprint’s decision to forgo 600 MHz incentive auction FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Sprint’s recent decision to sit out the upcoming 600 MHz incentive auction did not appear to surprise nor alter how many operators are preparing for...

CCA CEO Steve Berry discusses final challenges ahead of 600 MHz incentive auction FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The speaker and topic lineup for this week’s Competitive Carriers Association Annual Convention showed a strong leaning toward regulatory challenges facing the trade association and its members. CCA...

Two words are sure to dominate the upcoming Competitive Carriers Association Annual Convention: spectrum and auction. Several of the event’s scheduled keynote addresses and seminars are centered on topics related to spectrum challenges facing CCA’s members as well as the planned 600 MHz incentive...

Wheeler circulates NPRM looking at flexible use plans for bands above 24 GHz Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler circulated a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that looks to provide “flexible spectrum use rules for bands above 24 GHz, including for mobile broadband use.” Wheeler said that...

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 at RCRWireless.com to rant and rave about whatever rubs us the wrong way....

AT&T expects to post more than 2M net additions, nearly matching T-Mobile US forecast AT&T told the investment community this week that it expects to post more than 2 million net additions to its AT&T Mobility operations, which would match similar robust numbers posted by...

FCC commissioner Ajit Pai links Sprint decision to folly of FCC auction plans Sprint’s decision to sit out the Federal Communications Commission’s upcoming 600 MHz incentive auction proceedings drew the attention of Republican Commissioner Ajit Pai, who used the move to express his displeasure in...

Sprint dumps plans to participate in 600 MHz incentive auction citing robust holdings Sprint yanked its name from bidders in the Federal Communications Commission’s planned 600 MHz incentive auction. The carrier cited its current spectrum holdings, including its robust 2.5 GHz spectrum assets, as being sufficient...

UK telcos to pay almost £200 million per year to use 900 MHz, 1800 MHz bands U.K. telecom regulator Ofcom has published revised annual fees for mobile operators, which determine the amount of money they must pay to use certain parts of the mobile spectrum. In 2010, the...

The UK regulator said the transaction will not create asymmetries in the market UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has approved the transfer of Qualcomm's L-band spectrum to local mobile telephony operators Vodafone and 3UK. In August, Qualcomm’s subsidiary Qualcomm UK Spectrum (QUKS) agreed to sell the entirety...

3.5 GHz spectrum rules create opportunities for equipment makers and service providers The explosive growth in mobile broadband traffic and its concomitant strain on limited spectrum resources has required the Federal Communications Commission to engage in creative frequency allocation. To that end, the Commission...

With all the challenges facing mobile network operators around the world – increasing competition, diminishing average revenue per user, network management costs, demanding customers who want more bandwidth – it’s no surprise that mobile virtual network operators are taking flight. Indeed, even big names...