The Competitive Carriers Association Annual Convention was heavy on policy, 5G and IoT, though response to the latter two depended on carrier size As expected, the recently completed Competitive Carriers Association Annual Convention showed a heavy focus on policy, “5G” …
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Verizon thrashing AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint in sample of latest RootMetrics tests
by Dan Meyerby Dan MeyerVerizon was on the top step in 47 of 49 markets tested so far by RootMetrics through the second half of 2016, with AT&T a distant No. 2 This may sound like a broken record, but Verizon Wireless looks set …
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Verizon CFO Fran Shammo stayed the course in terms of the carrier’s view on unlimited data, warning it will catch up with rivals Verizon Wireless remains, for the time being, against running out an “unlimited” data plan, noting consumers that desire …
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Long-time industry exec John Stanton heaped praise on T-Mobile, but continues to show concern regarding market’s ability to support 4 nationwide operators SEATTLE – Following a five-year absence, wireless industry veteran John Stanton returned to the stage at the Competitive …
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T-Mobile said it has expanded 5G work with vendor partners Ericsson and Nokia, while telling CCA members it wants greater LTE roaming, offers VoLTE support SEATTLE – T-Mobile US continues to flesh out its “5G” network plans, with CTO Neville …
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T-Mobile claims rivals have “donated” approximately 950,000 customers in Q3, and that it has already surpassed Q2 growth results T-Mobile US said it has stolen approximately 950,000 customers from its nationwide rivals during the ongoing third quarter, setting the stage …
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CCA event set for strong carrier participation from T-Mobile, Sprint, focus on policy, 5G and the IoT The Competitive Carriers Association is taking its annual convention to Seattle this year, hosting a number of keynotes and educational sessions heavy on …
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Verizon again topped the latest RootMetrics airport-focused cellular network performance testing, while AT&T surged past T-Mobile and Sprint trailed Verizon Wireless extended its network leadership position across the nation’s 50 busiest airports in the latest testing conducted through the first …
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A Strategy Analytics report found near universal acclaim for the T-Mobile Binge On video platform, which has since been folded into the One rate plan T-Mobile US’ Binge On video-streaming platform is a winner with consumers, according to a new report …
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With AT&T’s plans to shutter its 2G network set for year-end, T-Mobile is offering free SIM cards and service in attempt to lure connections T-Mobile US is looking to exploit AT&T Mobility’s upcoming plans to shutter its 2G network in …
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Regional carrier joins TNS LTE Roaming Hub; gains access to CCA Data Services Hub, which also includes T-Mobile and Sprint Oklahoma-based regional wireless operator Pioneer Cellular is set to support LTE roaming for its customers through an agreement with Transaction …
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T-Mobile and Sprint each touted rousing success connected to pre-orders of Apple’s latest iPhone 7 devices, with the former also claiming higher Q3 port-ins T-Mobile US and Sprint are both touting success connected to pre-orders of Apple’s latest iPhone 7 devices. …
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Cricket matches MetroPCS at low end as AT&T and T-Mobile continue prepaid battle
by Dan Meyerby Dan MeyerCricket Wireless and MetroPCS, prepaid proxies of AT&T Mobility and T-Mobile US, respectively, both now offer $30 entry-level plans with “unlimited” services AT&T Mobility’s Cricket Wireless prepaid brand unveiled a new entry-level smartphone plan that includes “unlimited” domestic talk, text …
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In an expansion of its zero-rating program, Verizon is now allowing postpaid customers to stream NFL Mobile content without hitting data buckets Verizon Wireless is expanding its zero-rating of data to its NFL Mobile application, allowing customers to watch live …
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5G standards, spectrum and software all on top of mind for carrier network execs
by Dan Meyerby Dan MeyerPanel discussion involving carrier network execs from Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and U.S. Cellular digs into 5G standards, spectrum challenges and software LAS VEGAS – Few events at this week’s CTIA Super Mobility show allowed for greater insight into current …
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Tied – but not limited to – the recent launch of Apple iPhone 7 devices, T-Mobile US rolls out One rate plan promotion with “free” line of service T-Mobile US’ freshly launched – and updated – “One” rate plan is …
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AT&T joins Verizon, T-Mobile and Sprint in zero-rating streamed mobile video
by Dan Meyerby Dan MeyerThe new offer will not deduct from AT&T Mobility data allotments when mobile video content is streamed through the DirecTV app AT&T is moving to zero-rate streaming video content from its DirecTV and U-verse video platforms for its wireless customers. …
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New research by Ericsson on 5G impact in eight key industries shows a majority of decision-makers expect 5G to be a game changer. The most advanced use cases may have to wait though. 5G might yet have to be fully …
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Samsung is set to join T-Mobile 5G plans, tapping into the 28 GHz spectrum band and beamforming technology beginning later this year LAS VEGAS – T-Mobile US’ “5G” plans continue to gain momentum, with the carrier announcing plans to work …
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Analyst Angle: Why I am not rushing to one of the new unlimited plans
by Iain Gillottby Iain GillottRecent unlimited data moves from T-Mobile US and Sprint garnered headlines, but don’t expect them to impact churn The wireless industry in the U.S. recently got all excited – again – about a new range of unlimited plans from T-Mobile …
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Verizon steers clear of T-Mobile and Sprint ‘unlimited’ with new ‘tweener’ plan
by Dan Meyerby Dan MeyerNew Verizon promo plan slots in between ‘L’ and ‘XL’ options with 12 GB of shareable data, touts access to ‘LTE Advanced’ carrier aggregation update Verizon Wireless is looking to take advantage of the buzz surrounding its recently launched LTE-Advanced …
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Reader Forum: Stepping stones to 5G – small cells and fiber simplifying carrier densification efforts
by Reader Forumby Reader ForumThe path to 5G is not going to be easy, but there are technologies in place to help the effort The excitement is increasing around the future of “5G” networks, and with good reason. As Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom …
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Sprint and T-Mobile showed that when it comes to nonsensical rate plan moves, they are indeed leading the market … and we all benefit Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week. There’s a lot of nutty …
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A second stage for the FCC 600 MHz incentive auction proceedings will begin with reverse auction targeting to clear 90 megahertz for forward auction bidders The Federal Communications Commission looks set to regroup from the sudden end of the first …
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Forward bidding in the 600 MHz incentive auction process topped out at just $23B, well short of the $88B target; stage two on deck The first stage of the Federal Communications Commission’s 600 MHz incentive auction proceedings came to an …