Sprint posted strong Q1 results, but said it remains cautious on future growth, while job cuts across telecom space cause concern … 15 years ago this week
Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the...
Competitive Carriers Association Mobile Carriers Show highlights focus on 5G, IoT and spectrum challenges for carrier members
The Competitive Carriers Association managed to deftly pull off its rebranded Mobile Carriers Show, with a degree of additional difficulty in doing so in a new host city...
Wireless carriers don't start reporting earnings until Thursday, but researchers are already projecting that T-Mobile US will trounce its rivals when it comes to subscriber gains. Consumer Intelligence Research Partners estimates that the "un-carrier" gained many more subscribers than it lost during the first...
Jerry Gallegos joins Sprint amid major cost-cutting, network improvement plans
As part of ongoing decentralization, Sprint has hired longtime former Cox Communications sales executive Jerry Gallegos as the new president of the West Area based in Phoenix, Arizona.
According to the company, Gallegos will be responsible...
5 things to know today ...
1. Today is the deadline for potential buyers of Yahoo to submit preliminary bids, and Verizon is widely viewed as a frontrunner. AT&T, Alphabet, and Comcast have all decided not to bid, according to The Wall Street Journal....
In the ongoing machinations of a pending merger between Sprint affiliates Ntelos and Shentel, a new FCC filing sheds some light on the spectrum and network plans the three carriers are considerig.
The deal will combine a pair of Sprint network affiliates that has led to...
Sprint LTE Plus service aggregates the carrier’s 800 MHz, 1.9 GHz and 2.5 GHz bands, claims second 2.5 GHz carrier added in New York City
Sprint said its spectrum-infused “LTE Plus” service has expanded to 191 markets, including new availability in New York City.
The network,...
Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure posted a cryptic response on Twitter to reports of expected poor quarterly results that sent the carrier’s stock price surging
Sprint’s stock price made a late-day push Thursday following a Twitter post from CEO Marcelo Claure seeming to indicate the carrier...
Sprint created a bit of controversy this week when the company posted a video online, recorded during one of CEO Marcelo Claure's "listening tour" stops, in which a woman refers to chief Sprint competitor T-Mobile U.S. as "ghetto."
In the video, which Sprint has since...
Sprint and fellow CCA members remain bullish in the possibility of LTE-based networks in light of 5G trials, while spectrum is set to impact QoS, tower models
NASHVILLE, Tennessee – With all members on a “CTO” panel discussion at this week’s Competitive Carriers Association Mobile...
Sprint and C Spire echo thoughts of many CCA members in taking a wait-and-see approach towards NFV and SDN deployments
NASHVILLE, Tennessee – The telecommunication market’s move towards virtualization platforms continues to gain steam amongst its largest players, though smaller carriers remain wary at this...
On this week’s Carrier Wrap, we talk with RootMetrics so get some insight into the company’s network testing methodology for Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint
Few would argue the competitive nature of the domestic mobile space, especially among the nation’s four largest operators. Much of...
T-Mobile COO notes the carrier’s current challenge is getting out the word on its increased network coverage
ORLANDO, Florida – T-Mobile US results over the past couple of years has shown the carrier’s “Un-carrier” message is being well received by the market, with T-Mobile...
In the incredibly competitive mobile carrier market, it's important to stay on the cutting-edge of new technologies and consumer products. That means carriers have entire teams dedicated to what is essentially technology scouting.
RCR Wireless News Editor-in-Chief Dan Meyer discussed this role with Sprint Business...
Jim Patterson looks at AT&T in Mexico, Verizon eyeing Yahoo, Sprint’s financial position and Binge On impact at T-Mobile
At what point should AT&T be viewed as a global communications network provider and not as a traditional wireless service company?
It was reported this week...
In prepaid battle against T-Mobile and Sprint, AT&T expanded retail distribution for its Cricket Wireless brand, adds Dominican Republic calling option for GoPhone
AT&T Mobility continues to keep pressure on the prepaid market, announcing expanded availability of its Cricket Wireless “premium” brand and international capabilities...
WOTW looks at the latest creative financial move from Sprint, and wonders if there is maybe a Central American firm that can help
Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week. There’s a lot of nutty stuff that goes on in this...
Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure in February stopped in 12 cities to discuss the struggling carrier's brand perception with customers and customers of rivals. A new video published by Sprint highlights the mixed reactions Claure heard from people around the country.
"Pin drop is the only thing I...
American Tower investing $2B more in India
American Tower continues its investment in Indian telecom infrastructure, committing to invest an additional $2 billion. This news came from a meeting this week between American Tower CEO James Taiclet Jr. and India's minister Ravi Shankar Prasad. It...
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 to resuscitate the top headlines...
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 acquire Sprint network assets for...
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 a premium compared with previous...
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 captain of connectivity as both...
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 time to review some of...
