The merger of Sprint and T-Mobile US will reshape the competitive landscape in the U.S. mobile market. Last week, the merger cleared what was widely seen as the last major hurdle to a successful closing: U.S. District Court Judge Victor Marrero rejected …
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Greetings from Atlanta, GA (Dwarf House, a.k.a. the Original Chick-fil-A restaurant pictured), and Charlotte, NC. This week’s issue will be entirely devoted to the implications of Judge Marrero’s decision (here) on the telecommunications industry. Because of word constraints, we are …
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Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+ and S20 Ultra all support 5G, dynamic spectrum sharing SAN FRANCISCO–The coming convergence of 5G, artificial intelligence and the internet of things will reshape mobile consumer experiences and Samsung is leaning in with a full slate …
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Merger could close as soon as April 1 With a federal judge rejecting the claims of state attorneys-general that the merger of T-Mobile US and Sprint will reduce competition, T-Mobile US could be looking at closing the merger that will …
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Editor’s note: This is a developing story and will be updated. In an exclusive, the Wall Street Journal reports a federal judge will give Sprint and T-Mobile US the long-awaited approval to merge. Citing “people familiar with the matter,” a …
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Mid-winter greetings from tornado-ridden Lake Norman, NC, and snow-packed Fraser, CO, where we took in some excellent ski conditions following the Colorado Wireless Association Education Conference in Denver. It was terrific meeting and reacquainting with many of you. A PDF …
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T-Mo CTO Neville Ray talks about challenges with dynamic spectrum sharing T-Mobile US reported a fourth quarter that was full of superlatives: record service revenues, record total revenues, and continued strength in customer gains and profits. T-Mo had fourth quarter …
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Ookla Speedtest: Verizon’s cellular network was fastest during the Super Bowl
by Kelly Hillby Kelly HillThe Kansas City Chiefs may have won the Super Bowl, but which carrier was the winner in terms of network experience during last weekend’s game? According to analysis from Ookla Speedtest, if you’re talking download speeds, Verizon dominated. If you …
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T-Mobile US, Sprint deploy cross-network STIR/SHAKEN to combat call spoofing
by Kelly Hillby Kelly HillContinuing the fight against unwanted robocalls, carriers T-Mobile US and Sprint say they have implemented STIR/SHAKEN number verification across their networks. The two companies called the effort “an important step in the industry’s ongoing fight against unwanted scam and spam …
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RootMetrics: AT&T picks up speed, but Verizon is still the carrier to beat
by Kelly Hillby Kelly HillAll four of the national carriers will find something to like in RootMetrics’ most recent national, state and metro-level testing. AT&T was recognized for improved network speeds, Sprint for a respectable and consistent showing, and T-Mobile US for bolstering network …
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DAS, small cells, massive MIMO and 5G deployments spike ahead of big game All four Tier 1 U.S. carriers are touting 5G-focused investments in the Miami area ahead of Super Bowl LIV, set for Feb. 2 at Hard Rock Stadium. …
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Despite year-over-year revenue decrease, Sprint beat estimates Sprint spent $1.1 billion on its network in the third quarter of 2019, the seventh straight quarter the operator has invested 10-figures, according to President and CEO Michael Combes. And that will continue, …
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T-Mobile US has been granted permission to test 5G New Radio across a broader swath of 600 MHz spectrum than it has licenses for, in areas of Los Angeles, California; Dallas, Texas; Seattle, Washington; and Las Vegas, Nevada. The …
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#TBT: Trends for 2014; Curved screens, connected cars at CES; LTE gathers steam … this week in 2014
by Kelly Hillby Kelly HillEditor’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 …
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T-Mobile US released preliminary customer results for the fourth quarter this morning, reflecting continued strong growth including 1.9 million net customer additions, of which 1 million were postpaid phone customer net additions. The overall number was primarily made up of …
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Dish Network is in-play in the T-Mobile, Sprint merger trial. Dish said they will become the number four wireless competitor, so the deal should be approved. While I love their commitment, spunk and confidence, they have absolutely zero wireless history …
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It seems that T-Mobile US and Sprint have been trying to get their merger approved for years. They have been changing who they are and still nothing. Today, T-Mobile is showing growth, as is Sprint, but to a lesser degree. …
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T-Mobile US has revved up 5G New Radio on its 600 MHz spectrum and will officially begin offering customers access on Friday, with two 5G devices available for pre-sale this week and coverage that spreads deep into suburban and rural …
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Pre-Thanksgiving Greetings from Kansas City, Las Vegas (Bellagio flower display pictured), and Lake Norman. Please note that next week we vary from our traditional format and will have a short commentary on Tim Wu’s The Master Switch, one of the books …
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We knew this day would come. Mike Sievert will replace John Legere as CEO of T-Mobile US in March 2020. Legere has been perhaps the most colorful and outrageous CEO the wireless industry has ever seen. With his over-the-top style …
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#TBT: T-Mo upgrades to 3G; Holiday handsets include LG’s enV; muni Wi-Fi, MediaFLO and Fabiograms … this week in 2006
by Kelly Hillby Kelly HillEditor’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 …
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T-Mobile CTO Neville Ray to become president of technology; CFO Braxton Carter extends contract No, John Legere is not leaving T-Mobile US to take on the role of CEO at WeWork as was widely reported last week. But the flamboyant …
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Veterans Day greetings from Mooresville, NC, where the community came together to remember all who serve and run an obstacle-based 5K race. Pictured is the race logo. Great seeing such a large turnout! This week, we will look at earnings …
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U.S. carriers are continuing to enhance their LTE networks while also investing in their next-generation 5G networks. In recent weeks, the four national carriers have all announced their third quarter 2019 financial results, illustrating just how hot the state …
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The Federal Communications Commission has officially laid out the conditions which the New T-Mobile US must meet as part of its approval of the merger of Sprint and T-Mobile US, with the three commissioners who voted to support the merger …