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Verizon Wireless could be on the verge of garnering government approval for a haul of spectrum acquisitions, according to a story from Reuters citing “people with knowledge of the situation.” …

The Federal Communications Commission is looking to keep its review of proposed spectrum deals by Verizon Wireless on track, announcing late last week that it would not extend the comment …

AT&T CMO Cathy Couglin says the company is looking at pricing changes and spectrum acquisitions in this exclusive interview with RCR Wireless News.

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The push by domestic operators to rollout LTE services in the 700 MHz spectrum band has vaulted its worldwide leadership in supporting devices, according to a new study by the …

Peru’s agency for the promotion of private investment, ProInversión, postponed the scheduled July 19 spectrum band auction for the provision of public telecommunication services for the Lima and Callao provinces …

Interference concerns surrounding lower 700 MHz spectrum licenses does not appear to be derailing U.S. Cellular, which according to a report picked up a handful of A-Block licenses from a …

In case you hadn’t heard, Verizon Wireless is crazy for spectrum. Crazy!

Throughout Latin America, telecom operators are conducting LTE trials and unveiling some commercial launches. With spectrum auctions on the rise, it is the beginning of the LTE era across the …

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Low ARPU, the prevalence of prepaid usage, high churn rate, and spectrum and device availability are some of the barriers facing Latin American operators in deploying and developing LTE networks, …

T-Mobile USA reported that CEO Philipp Humm resigned effectively immediately, with current COO Jim Alling assuming the CEO responsibilities on an interim basis as the carrier looks for a new …

Sprint Nextel’s LTE network is set to officially launch July 15, with initial coverage to include portions of Atlanta, Houston, Dallas, Kansas City and San Antonio. The carrier has been …

Verizon Wireless’ announcement earlier this week that it was looking to sell/swap spectrum assets in the 1.7/2.1 GHz band with T-Mobile USA rippled through the regulatory process of its planned …

Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly feature, Analyst Angle. We’ve collected a group of the industry’s leading analysts to give their outlook on the hot topics in the wireless industry. Anatel, …

Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column. We’ve gathered a group of visionaries and veterans in the mobile industry to give their insights into the marketplace. The week of June 10 …

Spectrum poker continued this morning as Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile USA announced a deal to exchange 1.7/2.1 GHz spectrum licenses covering 218 markets, with a catch. The proposed deal calls …

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AT&T Mobility’s desire to secure spectrum resources has turned to the 2.3 GHz band, which is currently dominated by satellite radio operator Sirius XM. In a joint filing with the …

Nokia Siemens Networks announced enhancements to its CDMA portfolio with the launch of EV-DO Advanced capabilities today. The company positions the new release as providing up to 40% more data …

In a move designed to free up additional spectrum resources for public safety, The Federal Communications Commission has issued proposed rules and asked for comments on encouraging greater use of …

The president of Brazil’s telecom regulatory agency Anatel, João Rezende, said investments for the deployment of next-generation telecommunications services could reach $1.93 billion (R$4 billion) over the coming years. In …

The United States and Mexico signed a pair of protocols for sharing spectrum in the 800 MHz and 1.9 GHz bands along the U.S.-Mexico border associated with rebanding efforts in …

A handful of lower 700 MHz spectrum holders released a report showing that concerns regarding interference across the spectrum bands A-Block are unfounded and that current proceedings designed to preclude …