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Remember Ricky Gervais? You know, that guy from The Office? No, not The Office with Jim and Pam, the one that aired 15 years ago on BBC. Well, Verizon Wireless remembers him. So much so that the carrier enlisted Gervais …

On this week’s Carrier Wrap we will look at some of the top carrier news from the past week and talk with FreedomPop about its funding fueled expansion This week we have a featured interview with Stephen Stokols, CEO and …

Atlanta and Chicago repeat as top market performers in RootMetrics cellular network performance tests RootMetrics this week released a market-by-market comparison of cellular network performance across 125 markets, taking measurements from the company’s testing during the second half of last …

Verizon scored overall win in 3 of 6 markets tested so far, AT&T tops in a pair and Sprint No. 1 in 1 Less than two months into the new year, and already network performance testing company RootMetrics has already …

Network testing company Global Wireless Solutions is challenging RootMetrics‘ popular crowd-sourced ratings of wireless carriers with a new OneScore rating system for wireless carriers, which takes into consideration both how users want to utilize their devices as well as actual network …

WOTW loves what Sprint is doing, but for its own good thinks maybe it’s time to sit out a few plays Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week. There’s a lot of nutty stuff that goes …

Verizon topped all categories in latest RootMetrics tests; rivals differ on reactions RootMetrics released its latest nationwide report on wireless carrier network performance, drawing various reactions from the country’s largest operators depending on how they fared. The results, which included …

With some markets still to report, Verizon heads RootMetrics 2H 2015 metro rankings Verizon Wireless again looks to be the darling of network performance tests conducted by RootMetrics, with the carrier scoring a top ranking in nearly twice the number …

Verizon bested rivals at MLB venues with Fenway Park tops among stadium peersM With the Major League Baseball playoffs quickly reaching their final matchup, RootMetrics released stats on how cellular carrier data networks performed at 29 MLB venues. Among mobile …

Latest RootMetrics survey found T-Mobile and Sprint close No. 2 and No. 3 to Verizon Whether deserved or not, New York City is seen by many as the most important urban market in the country, and from a mobile carrier …

Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure made it clear that the carrier isn’t currently discussing a potential merger with a cable company in an interview with Reuters, but said such a business decision could make Sprint “formidable.” The questioning was framed around …

Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure regales CTIA attendees with humor, tackles network concerns LAS VEGAS – Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure’s comfort level at industry trade events continues to grow as the executive charmed attendees during a keynote address at this week’s …

Sprint’s stadium coverage in its Kauffman Stadium is a home run, according to a report by RootMetrics outlining carrier coverage in the home of the Kansas City Royals. The Overland Park, Kan.,-based company scored a 94.8 out of 100 in …

Sprint LTE-A launch still part of investment plan now targeted at $150M Sprint’s infatuation with Chicago has increased as the carrier announced plans to expand its workforce and investment in the city. Building on its previously announced Sprint for Chicago …

The most recent studies were just released by both J.D. Power and RootMetrics, and they both say the entire wireless community looks better and stronger than ever before. Users say AT&T Mobility and Sprint are the best, according to J.D. …

Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week. There’s a lot of nutty stuff that goes on in this industry, so this column is a chance for us at RCRWireless.com to rant and rave about whatever rubs …

Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure boastful, while T-Mobile US CEO John Legere defensive The latest network test rankings from RootMetrics drew pointed commentary from Sprint and T-Mobile US CEOs, both of whom took to their favorite medium – Twitter – to …

AT&T Mobility a strong No. 2; Sprint improving; T-Mobile US robust in urban markets, according to RootMetrics Verizon Wireless was yet again tops in RootMetrics ranking of carrier performance across the U.S., scoring first-place results in five of the six …

Latest RootMetrics survey shows Sprint, T-Mobile US improvements seen across Tennessee Live in Atlanta; Chicago; Knoxville, Tenn.; Nashville, Tenn.; or Jacksonville, Fla.? Then count yourself among the select millions enjoying the nation’s best commercial wireless communication services. Live in Hudson …

Verizon Wireless deemed best performing data network, Sprint a distant No. 4 Verizon Wireless continues to be the darling of network performance tests conducted by RootMetrics, with the latest accolades tied to cellular data performance at the nation’s 50 busiest …

Initial testbeds in Chicago, Atlanta, Houston and Detroit; carrier aggregation expanded to almost 40 more markets A photo of Sprint promotional material, leaked onto Reddit by an apparent Sprint employee, details the carrier’s U.S. trial of 2×20 megahertz 2.5 GHz carrier …

RootMetrics deal bolsters IHS’ telecom focus Analytics firm IHS announced plans to acquire privately held network performance measurement company RootMetrics for an undisclosed amount. Network performance measurements have become an increasingly important component of marketing efforts by mobile operators looking …

Verizon Wireless scored most victories in RootMetrics’ latest airport rankings The nation’s airports have become a significant testbed for evaluating the strength of mobile networks due to the high concentration of people using their wireless devices while traversing such locations. …

Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the past. Fire up the time machine, put on the sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and enjoy …

Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week. There’s a lot of nutty stuff that goes on in this industry, so this column is a chance for us at RCRWireless.com to rant and rave about whatever rubs …