Monthly Archives: November, 2015
AT&T follows Verizon, T-Mobile and Sprint in boosting unlimited data pricing
AT&T follows Verizon, T-Mobile and Sprint, set for a $5 per month price increase starting in February
AT&T Mobility is set to follow the lead...
In-depth: Top 10 Internet of Things companies to watch
Who is leading the way in the industrial and consumer Internet of Things markets?
"Internet of Things" technology – connecting every possible device, object or...
Verizon consolidates, FCC acts on pole attachments … 5 things to know today
1. Verizon Wireless has revised its organizational structure, following reports the company is moving from 20 regional offices to six. The carrier has named...
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...
AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon predicted to post $25B in auction bids
AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon expected to make up majority of auction’s $35B haul; wild cards include Google, Softbank
Analysts are still trying to parse out...
Comcast adding rate hikes to complement data caps
Comcast, dealing with customer fallout from an expanding data-cap policy, is moving to increase a number of fees associated with double- and triple-play bundles.
The...
Birch metro fiber investment connects 80,000 new buildings
As communication service providers continue to expand the reach of crucial fiber optic networks, player Birch Communications recently completed connection of 80,000 new buildings...
Sprint is counting down to a holiday promotion
Details of latest Sprint promotion aren't available, but questions will be answered on Dec. 7
Sprint is ratcheting up the heat against competitors – T-Mobile...
Mobilink, Warid Telecom announce merger in Pakistan
The combined business to provide service to 45M subscribers
Pakistan mobile network operators Mobilink and Warid Telecom announced they have reached an agreement to merge their...
Kagan: Sprint is the most improved carrier in 2015
Congratulations, Sprint. In 2015 you are the most-improved network provider in quality, speed and reach in a growing number of areas from coast to...
Reader Forum: What’s next in wireless charging?
This has turned out to be a banner year for wireless charging.
If you doubt that claim, peer into any one of 200 Starbucks coffee...
Reader Forum: Service assurance – keeping the (virtual) network running
The importance of service assurance for NFV deployments
So far, 2015 has been a big year for network functions virtualization. A recent report from IHS...
In-depth: State of 5G for the big four carriers
WASHINGTON – Next-generation "5G" mobile networks remain years away from standardization, but the lack of formal definitions and speculation hasn’t deterred major international interest...
Bouygues Telecom launches VoLTE trial in France
Voice-over-LTE trial to initially involve 5,000 subscribers
French operator Bouygues Telecom launched a pilot voice-over-LTE service, the company said in a statement; the move makes the...
Ericsson, KDDI partner on 5G research and development
The 5G R&D agreement will focus on radio and core technologies
Swedish vendor Ericsson signed a memorandum of understanding with Japanese telecom operator KDDI to...
4G Americas White Paper: 5G Technology Evolution Recommendations
This white paper expands the foundation of 4G Americas’ view of 5G recommendations that was published in the October 2014 white paper titled, 4G...
IEEE salary survey: communications technology engineers earn $150,000
IEEE salary survey: communications technology engineers top survey with $150,000 median income; salary gender and ethnic gaps close
The IEEE salary survey ranked communications technology engineers...
Test and Measurement: ITU harmonizes spectrum for global mobile broadband
ITU harmonizes 700 MHz for global mobile broadband
The International Telecommunications Union is wrapping up its month-long World Radiocommunications Conference  in Geneva this week and has...
FreedomPop discounts phones, bolsters free month of service
MVNO FreedomPop launched Black Friday promotions of cheaper devices, free month of service
Mobile virtual network operator FreedomPop is getting in on the Black Friday...
Report: Asia-Pacific to dominate small cells market
Deployment of small cells is seen as a key avenue of boosting cellular capacity and adding network density, but commissioning have fallen short of...
Fiber scores a triple play at A&M’s Kyle Field
Sports are top of mind for many Americans this weekend, and for those who leave behind the comfort of the couch to attend a...
Cell Tower News: Fatal collapse lawsuit reaches federal court
2014 tragedy reaches federal court
The story of the fatal West Virginia tower collapse in 2014 continues this week as the case reaches federal court....
T-Mobile targets Sprint with first rival-specific promotion
T-Mobile offering $200 extra to Sprint customers porting their number
T-Mobile US’ promised attack on its rivals kicks off this week, with the nation’s No....
In-depth: The rapid uptake of LTE in China
LTE in China is projected to reach 1.2 billion subscribers by 2021
Almost two years after the launch, China Mobile said it has approximately 267.3 million...
After Paris attacks, FCC talks wireless emergency alerts
FCC looks to change rules governing the Wireless Emergency Alert system
WASHINGTON – The Federal Communications Commission held its monthly open meeting on Nov. 19. The...