April 2016

T-Mobile EVS platform said to build on VoLTE service, but offers better reliability, clarity and availability, though still limited to a few devices T-Mobile US may focus most of its marketing efforts on cellular data services, but the carrier is …

The telco secured five megahertz of 700 MHz spectrum French telecom operator Bouygues Telecom installed its first 700 MHz antenna in Paris, according to a company statement. Mobile operators Orange, Bouygues, Numericable-SFR and Free Mobile secured 700 MHz spectrum in …

Chinese ops accounted for 53% of ZTE overall revenue ZTE generated RMB 100.19 billion ($15.45 billion) in full-year 2015 operating revenues, climbing 23% year-over-year. In the Chinese market, ZTE reported operating revenue of RMB 53.11 billion, accounting for 53% of the …

Six fleets of self-driving trucks arrived in the Netherlands today from locations in Sweden, Germany, Denmark and Belgium. The trucks used a system called “platooning” in which two or three trucks drive about 50 feet apart, connected by Wi-Fi. Sensors, …

Indoor digitalization driven by capacity demands, business models focused on owner ROI, value-added services Consumers are hungry for mobile data, particularly video content, and the demand for this type of service largely comes from users in transit hubs, offices or …

Essentially since the advent of health care, diagnosis has been dependent on a direct, face-to-face interaction between the patient and the doctor. But now, as robust, high-capacity mobile networks transmit insightful data generated by sensors and other remote monitors comprising …

Sprint was focused on the growing iPhone buzz, while Apple pushed off OS work to focus on iPhone development … 9 years ago this week Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives …

Sprint and parent company SoftBank set up a separate entity to purchase $2.2B in network equipment in move to lower funding concerns Sprint and parent company SoftBank moved on previously announced plans to set up a separate entity designed to …

On this week’s Carrier Wrap we speak with PwC Strategy& on what we should expect next from the FCC’s recently initiated 600 MHz incentive auction proceedings On this week’s Carrier Wrap, RCR Wireless News Editor-in-Chief Dan Meyer and Dan Hays, …

Verizon Communications plans to launch a new video service as part of its Go90 platform, and is jump starting its effort by buying a 24.5% stake in AwesomenessTV, a media company controlled by DreamWorks Animation. “AwesomenessTV has demonstrated an ability …

The global “Internet of Things” – projected to amount to more than 20 billion connections by 2020 – is taking shape with dedicated networks expanding across the globe. Sigfox is a major player in this space with dedicated IoT networks …

T-Mobile is replacing its unlimited data promotion with a capped data package, while rivals AT&T and Sprint continue to offer cheaper unlimited data plans T-Mobile US ditched its unlimited data promotion in favor of a capped data package priced at …

Wi-Fi interoperability, enterprise sales and costs could slow small cell adoption The market for the coverage and capacity benefits of a small cell deployment are there, but enterprise adoption is a key challenge facing mobile carriers, according to an opinion …

The smartphone market will grow at a 7% CAGR between 2015 and 2020, according to new study A total of 2.04 billion mobile phones will be shipped globally this year, according to a new study by U.K.-based research firm CCS …

Latest RootMetrics airport testing shows Verizon top provider ahead of T-Mobile, AT&T and Sprint; Southwest Florida best airport, Philly the worst If you are a Verizon Wireless customer and travel a lot through Southwest Florida International airport, consider yourself the …

Up to 15,000 Nokia employees could lose their jobs by 2018 A year after announcing plans to acquire Alcatel-Lucent, Nokia Networks is looking to save $1 billion in costs in part by cutting up to 14% of its approximately 104,000-strong global …

Compass Intelligence notes chat and messaging platforms are set to explode across the enterprise space The worldwide enterprise chat and messaging market will reach $1.9 billion by 2019, driven mainly by a changing structure of today’s workforce and the need …

IGR provides a refresher on the benefits and challenges of using 600 MHz spectrum, noting great coverage at the expense of greater capacity As the Federal Communications Commission’s 600 MHz auction gets underway, I thought it would be a good …

Ericsson claims gaining full control over NodePrime reduces sourcing risk and secures control of ‘roadmap direction and acceleration’ Ericsson continued its software push, announcing plans to acquire full interest in San Francisco-based NodePrime in a move to accelerate support for …

Wi-Fi is becoming almost as critical to business as power and telephony, and some young companies are even forgoing wired connections altogether in favor of “wireless-first” workplaces. Even in older, well-established companies, Wi-Fi is changing the workflow in important ways. …

With more vehicles supporting wireless connectivity, the opportunity for wireless services beyond basic smartphone integration and infotainment hold the potential for a new value proposition in the ecosystem of connected cars. “It’s a very interesting time in connected car,” said Scott …

Internet of Things adoption drivers, vertical markets, use cases and more highlighted in new Verizon report The “Internet of Things,” which promises to add connectivity and intelligence to billions of machines and objects, presents an enormous business opportunity for carriers as …

AT&T next month plans to offer unlimited U-verse data for DirecTV customers as part of a revamp in U-verse broadband pricing AT&T announced upcoming changes to its U-verse broadband service, including an unlimited data option and increased data allotments for …

ZTE USA has been busy promoting the Golden State Warriors (one of 5 NBA teams the company sponsors), but the company’s Chinese parent company has had other priorities recently. After securing a temporary reprieve from export sanctions that some say …

Telenor aims to expand investments in Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines Norwegian telecom operator Telenor is currently in talks with potential bidders to sell its stake in international mobile operator VimpelCom. “We are in contact with potential buyers,” Bloomberg quoted Telenor CEO Sigve Brekke …