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How does 4G fit into 5G deployments and ecosystems?

4G is not expected to just go away once 5G networks are deployed, but how will the two generational technologies exist together? With specifications for “5G” technology still being worked through, it should be obvious to wonder how the technology is expected to be different from...

What is 5G, really?

Everyone is talking about it, but what will 5G be really like in a commercial environment? Getting beyond the technical specifications, what “5G” will be in practice is nearly as confusing as digging into its planned technical specifications. In fact, some note the real purpose...

What is 5G, really?

Everyone is talking about it, but what will 5G be really like in a commercial environment? Getting beyond the technical specifications, what “5G” will be in practice is nearly as confusing as digging into its planned technical specifications. In fact, some note the real purpose...

Did T-Mobile dominate Verizon, Sprint and AT&T in Q2?

T-Mobile posted yet another robust quarter of operational and improving financial results, but how did it fare against rivals Verizon, Sprint and AT&T? On this week’s Carrier Wrap, we spoke with Bill Ho, principal at 556 Ventures, to take one final dive into the latest...

T-Mobile Binge On plans, Sprint reorganization dissected

Topics for this week's Carrier Wrap include dissecting T-Mobile Binge On, Sprint reorganization plans On this week's Carrier Wrap, RCR Wireless News Editor-in-Chief Dan Meyer and Managing Editor Sean Kinney dig into T-Mobile US' launch of its Binge On platform and Sprint's recent decision to...

Verizon Q3 results and Sprint unlimited moves

Verizon released Q3 results inline with expectations and Sprint altered unlimited data plans Verizon Communications this week kicked off third quarter earnings season reporting relative financial stability and continued customer growth challenges. The carrier said it added 1.2 million direct net connections during the latest quarter,...

Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile US, Sprint: What did we learn?

Domestic mobile operators were busy during the third quarter, as new rate plans seemed to have been launched on a daily basis and Apple’s latest iPhone device hit the market just as the three-month period came to a close. As has become a regular feature,...