2014

Cyber war is not the stuff of science fiction any more. More than disruptive hacks and information theft, cyber attacks are now a significant part of the conflicts in Eastern Europe and …

Reports strong August customer growth T-Mobile US called upon unlicensed spectrum to power its latest “Un-carrier” move, announcing full support for Wi-Fi calling and messaging, an in-home picocell and a …

LAS VEGAS — Even before T-Mobile kicked off its Wi-Fi unleashed campaign yesterday, the meeting rooms at CTIA’s Super Mobility Week were buzzing with conversations about unlicensed spectrum. Wi-Fi equipment …

Global Wireless Solutions brought its network testing capabilities to CTIA’s Super Mobility Week — and if you’re looking for the fastest places in Las Vegas to upload selfies, the company …

Network testing vendors are going all out this week, with a series of announcements focused on several of the hot network topics of the moment — voice over LTE — …

LAS VEGAS — Like most people at CTIA’s Super Mobility Week here, Sprint’s team had one eye on the show floor and the other on a smartphone screen today as …

This week, the Kenyan parliament is hearing arguments about whether Equity Bank’s “Thin Sim” card can be used with carrier Safaricom mobile phones. But as is often true, the fight is …

LAS VEGAS — Now that LTE deployments have become nearly ubiquitous among the nation’s larger operators, the next challenge for operators is how to drive more revenues from those deployments. Having …

LAS VEGAS — FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler addressed a standing-room-only crowd on day one of Super Mobility Week, discussing a range of topics including net neutrality and the upcoming “broadcast incentive” …

T-Mobile US this week filed comments and an analysis with the Federal Communications Commission that it claims shows that the 84 megahertz of spectrum the carrier feels would be necessary …

In announcing its latest iPhone iterations, Apple has yet again shown its unique influence over the competitive landscape for wireless carriers. Apple said the iPhone 6 (4.7-inch screen) and 6 …

LAS VEGAS — While it might not be the next spectrum auction on the schedule, the Federal Communications Commission’s planned 600 MHz incentive auction remains on top of mind of wireless …

Crown Castle buys fiber assets Crown Castle has acquired roughly 800 miles of fiber in Maryland, northern Virginia and Delaware through the purchase of 24/7 Mid-Atlantic Network. Analyst Jennifer Fritzsche …

Just ahead of Apple’s expected launch of new iPhone models on Tuesday, T-Mobile US said it would provide the highest trade-in value for used devices among nationwide operators. Along with …

Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column where C-level executives and advisory firms from across the mobile industry share unique insights and experiences. Apple’s latest products announcement occurs …

Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column where C-level executives and advisory firms from across the mobile industry share unique insights and experiences. In most industries, every now …

LAS VEGAS — Following up on a conversation he had earlier in the day with Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler, Competitive Carriers Association CEO and President Steve Berry talked …

LAS VEGAS — Like the pair of telecom policy veterans that they are, Competitive Carriers Association CEO and President Steve Berry and current Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler had …

AT&T and Telefonica announced today they are working together to bring the success of AT&T’s Digital Life in the United States to Europe. In just one year AT&T has brought …

The connected car promises to drive attention at Super Mobility Week, with the two largest wireless operators starting off the week by expanding their programs for automotive-focused connectivity. Verizon Wireless’ …

Ericsson joined Alcatel-Lucent and Nokia Networks in launching a new small cell solution at Super Mobility Week, describing its tablet-sized RBS6402 as a “plug-and-play” solution that can be live on …

When President Obama visited Estonia last week to deliver a warning to Russia, he also drew the spotlight to one of the most connected countries in the world. Estonia was freed …

Support continues to roll in for the mobile telecommunications industry’s move toward virtualization, with the latest coming from Radisys. The company said it will begin offering support for Intel’s fourth-generation …

The wireless industry migrates to Las Vegas this week for CTIA’s Super Mobility Week, featuring keynote sessions with industry heavyweights including FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler, Verizon Wireless CEO Dan Mead …