There is no deadline set for ending the suspension of three Brazilian carriers that have been prohibited from selling new mobile services since July 23. Both the minister of communication (Minicom), Paulo Bernardo, and the president of Brazilian telecom regulator agency Anatel, João Rezende,...
Clearwire reported second quarter financial results highlighted by drastic cost-cutting measures as the carrier continues to de-emphasize its current WiMAX operations in favor of its planned roll out of TD-LTE services expected next year.
These moves seemed to enthuse investors as Clearwire’s stock (CLWR)...
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The much-anticipated LTE spectrum auction in the United Kingdom is scheduled to begin this year, but there won't be any bidding until 2013. The United Kingdom's telecom regulating authority, Ofcom, announced the details of the plan today that aims to provide nearly the entire population...
Clearwire continued closing ties with the world’s largest wireless operator around the TD-LTE standard, announcing today the signing of an agreement with China Mobile to provide for international TD-LTE roaming between China and the United States.
The agreement, officially entitled a “non-binding memorandum of understanding,”...
Russian telecommunications giant Mobile TeleSystems said it was one of four companies to have been allocated spectrum licenses designed for the rollout of LTE services across the country.
MTS noted that The Federal Service for Supervision in the Sphere of Communications, Information Technologies and Mass...
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.”
According to Reuters, the deal is still dependent on the parties involved convincing the Department...
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 period in light of a new deal announced late last month with T-Mobile USA.
Verizon...
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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 Global Mobile Suppliers Association.
The GSA found that as of this month, 193 of...
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 as well as the rest of the country. The new auction date is July 24.
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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 fellow regional telecom operator.
According to a report released today by Wells Fargo Securities, U.S....
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 region. However,the technology potential also has its challenges, including the high costs associated with...
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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, especially in business model terms. The most recent report from Maravedis-Rethink estimates that there...
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 leader. Humm left the Deutsche Telekom umbrella for Vodafone, joining DT's rival as CEO...
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 hyping its LTE moves since last October, with the network deployment included as part...
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 acquisition of spectrum licenses from a handful of other parties as the Federal Communications...
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Anatel, the Brazilian regulator, concluded its spectrum auction on June 12, offering 4G services in the...
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The week of June 10 was one of the most eagerly awaited in the history of Latin America's telecommunications industry....
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 for T-Mobile USA to pick up spectrum in 15 of the top 25 markets covering...
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